Diane Sweeney – författare

Ensure that instructional coaching impacts teacher AND student learning.

The impact of the first edition of Student-Centered Coaching: The Moves is clear. With over 55,000 copies sold, thousands of coaches and leaders have used this resource to learn what it looks like to implement Student-Centered Coaching as their framework for instructional coaching. In this new edition, Sweeney and Harris expand on the strategies that were shared in the first edition to ensure that K-12 instructional coaches are prepared to thrive.

Student-Centered Coaching is a robust and evidence-based coaching model. It moves away from coaching centered around what teachers are or are not doing and instead focuses on partnering with teachers to design instruction that targets student outcomes. Whether you are new to Student-Centered Coaching or are looking to sharpen your existing skills, you'll be supported by the fresh ideas that are shared in this book.

Readers will find:

An expansive look into each of the core practices for Student-Centered CoachingFive brand new chapters focusing on using partnership agreements to launch coaching cycles, moves for co-planning and co-teaching, tips for building partnerships with the principal, and how to take an asset-based stance to coaching13 new videos plus original clips that capture the work in actionUser friendly “moves” that are tailored for elementary, middle, and high school coachesCoaching tools such as logs and planners that can be used to stay on track with coaching conversations

Building confidence in coaching begins with having a clear vision for what it looks like in practice. Student-Centered Coaching: The Moves paints that picture for anyone who is interested in ensuring that coaching reaches the desired impact on both student and teacher learning.

The essential coaching moves that every coach needs to know

Student-centered coaching is a highly-effective, evidence-based coaching model that shifts the focus from “fixing” teachers to collaborating with them to design instruction that targets student outcomes. But what does this look like in practice?

Student-Centered Coaching: The Moves shows you the day-to-day coaching moves that build powerful coaching relationships. This innovative book is the perfect companion to Diane Sweeney’s Student-Centered Coaching: A Guide for K-8 Coaches and Principals and Student-Centered Coaching at the Secondary Level. Readers will find:

Coaching moves that can be used before, during, and after lessons An abundance of field-tested tools and practices that can be put to immediate use Original video clips that depict and unpack key moves Richly detailed anecdotes from practicing coaches that provide multiple access points and strategies

Written for coaches who work with teachers in all K-12 content areas, Student-Centered Coaching: The Moves will help coaches support teacher development, foster a culture of learning, and improve student achievement. 

"This book contains many hands-on techniques that can serve coaches well in working with teachers (and students). It addresses a lot of the common pitfalls that occur when learning to be a coach. The book serves as a great tool for experienced coaches as well as those just entering into the position." —Ann M. Lorey, Common Core Coach and Science Department Instructional Supervisor Palo Alto Unified School District, CA

Essential leadership moves for supporting instructional coaching in your school Strong leadership is essential in any successful instructional coaching effort. Leading Student-Centered Coaching provides principals and district leaders with the background, practices, and tools required for leading coaching efforts that have a profound and positive impact on student and teacher learning. Filled with practical ideas that school leaders can easily apply to their own school settings, this book includes: 

Tools and techniques for preparing a school for coaching, launching a coaching culture, and supporting coaches Leadership Moves sections that provide strategies for building principal and coach partnerships  Richly detailed Lessons from the Field, based on the authors’ real-life experiences, that illustrate principal and coach collaboration Recommendations for coaches to use as they strive to increase their impact 

With a focus on the critical role of school leadership, this action-oriented guide provides the key ingredients for ensuring the success of school-based coaching initiatives. 

“Sweeney and Mausbach explore the necessary ingredients to a successful instructional coach partnership between the principal and the coaches. This is a must-read for building leadership teams implementing an instructional coach program” —Timothy S. Grieves, Chief Administrator Northwest Area Education Agency, IA  “This book synthesized the work necessary of school leaders when working with the coach. As a principal who was a student-centered coach, this book has shown me how I can tweak the skills I learned and apply them with a leadership lens.” —Kelly Neylon, Principal Meadowview School, Woodridge IL