Coaching with Powerful Interactions Second Edition

Judy Jablon is the founder and executivedirector of Leading for Children, a national nonprofit with the mission ofproviding the best possible early learning experiences for young children whilecreating environments where educators thrive. Through her writing, videoproduction, and professional development experiences, Judy encourages earlychildhood educators to draw on their own wisdom to have more meaningfulinteractions and opportunities for learning. AmyLaura Dombro  is an earlychildhood educator and documentarian who captures stories of change initiativeswith the goal of supporting people who do their best work on behalf of childrenand families. Amy’s work serves as a mirror for busy educators andorganizations, providing them with the opportunity to see and build upon whatworks, think creatively to overcome challenges, track progress, and plan nextsteps on their path forward. Shaun Johnsenis a television professional with more than 25 years of experiencein the field of education. He is a co-owner of Murray Hill Studios, a New YorkCity-based video production studio, and uses his unique experiences as aproducer, photographer, videographer, editor, and musician to create rich,meaningful content. Shaun has collaborated with Judy, Amy, and others to createvideos that invite educators to view their own practice, identify moments ofeffectiveness, analyze and reinforce these moments, and strategize about how toapply these practices more extensively with greater intention.

Coaching with Powerful Interactions, Second Edition, is a deeply thoughtful, foundational book for coaches. It’s an invaluable guide that clearly takes you through the process of self-reflection to create authentic, meaningful, and equitable partnerships with the educators you work with. The abundant personal narratives are really effective because coaching is so focused on human relationships. It’s just a gem for coaches!    —Juliette Lahey, Early Childhood Coach, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo      Post-COVID burnout, staffing issues, and compensation are negatively affecting the early childhood workforce. This book walks you, step-by-step, through how to engage in strengths-based coaching. By following the steps, I am able to notice what my staff is doing well and empower them to engage in reflection and shared decision making.    —Jennifer Metzger, Training and Curriculum Specialist      Coaching, like teaching, is a skill that is refined over time and requires ongoing effort to improve practice. Coaching with Powerful Interactions is a valuable tool for both new and seasoned coaches in support of their ever-evolving work and relationships with teachers.   —Angela Zilch, Assistant Director of Professional Development and Training, Southwest Human Development

• <b>List of Video Clips Aboutthe AuthorsAcknowledgments   Preface   Welcome   What Is Coaching?    What Is Coaching with PowerfulInteractions?     Your Coaching Stance  It’s All About the Children    It’s Simple and Affordable, and Appliesto All of Us     Coaching Is About Relationships    Thoughts About Coaching with PowerfulInteractions    Chapter 1: AnIntroduction to Powerful Interactions Between Coach and Teacher      What Is a Powerful InteractionBetween a Coach and Teacher?         Step One: Be Present to Coach         Being Present Leads to MoreEffective Coaching         Step Two: Connecting as a Coach         Connecting and BuildingTrusting Relationships Lead to More Effective Coaching          Step Three: Coaching to ExtendLearning          Extending Learning andContinuing to Learn Lead to More Effective Coaching         The Three Steps: A CumulativeEffect         Chapter 2: The FivePrinciples for Coaching with Powerful Interactions      Principle One: A Strengths-BasedPerspective Searches for and Highlights Competence         A Strengths-Based PerspectiveMakes You a More Effective Coach         A Strengths-Based Perspectivein Practice         Principle Two: ArticulationEncourages Repetition of an Action with Greater Intentionality      Using Articulation to PromoteIntentionality Makes You a More Effective Coach  Articulation in Practice        Principle Three:Individualizing Supports the Development of Respectful, Trusting RelationshipsNeeded for Learning        Individualizing Makes You a MoreEffective Coach      Individualizing in Practice         Principle Four: A MutualLearning Partnership Promotes Shared Responsibility and Accountability        Building a Mutual LearningPartnership Makes You a More Effective Coach A Mutual Learning Partnership in Practice         Principle Five: ModelingMatters—What You Say and Do Influences All Outcomes        Modeling Makes You a More Effectiveas a Coach        Modeling in Practice        Chapter 3: The ThreeSteps of Coaching with Powerful Interactions       Step One: Be Present to Coach        Do a Quick Me Check       Step Two: Connecting as a Coach         Connect Strategy One: BeTrustworthy        Connect Strategy Two: Listen toLearn        Connect Strategy Three:Communicate to Form Partnerships       Step Three: Coaching to ExtendLearning        Extend Learning Strategy One:Focus on Goals You Set Together        Extend Learning Strategy Two:Notice Moments of Effectiveness        Extend Learning StrategyThree: Use Prompts and Questions to Think Together      Extend Learning Strategy Four:Document Plans and Progress Together        Closing Thoughts      Appendix A: Coaching withPowerful Interactions Steps and Strategies at a Glance      Appendix B: A PowerfulInteractions Classroom Observation and Feedback Conversation       Appendix C: Rehearsing aCoaching Conversation       Appendix D: Planning for theFeedback Conversation      References      Index