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The Art and Science of Coaching is a practical resource for those entering the field that offers the foundational skills and tools specific to coaching educators, as well as an overview of the knowledge base behind the practice. Established coaches will also find numerous ways to deepen and refine their practice. The coaching approach offered within these pages will be relevant for coaching teachers, principals, district leaders, teams of teachers or principals, or other administrators. Elements of this work could also be a resource for those wishing to effectively use coaching strategies; principals, for example, often employ coaching techniques with teachers. Finally, district leaders or teams of coaches could use this book to align their coaching practices and facilitate their own professional development. The book is organized and presented in such a way that coaches, principals, teacher leaders, and other administrators could read one chapter and find many immediately actionable ideas. The explicit, user-friendly structure of the book enhances the readers ability to access the information. The book is structured in three parts: Section 1: Coaching: The Essential Nuggets Section 2: The Coaching Cycle: What a Coach Must be Able to do to be Effective Section 3: Supporting Coaches: Common Coaching Challenges and Professional Development

The Art of Coaching: Effective Strategies for School Transformation