Author Nicole S. Turner opens up about the trials and joys of being an instructional coach. Drawing from the latest research and her years of experience, she provides the honest and direct answers you need to be your best in this essential role. Get foundational advice, quick tips, a practical coaching framework, and opportunities for reflection to help you level up your coaching career.This book will help K 12 instructional coaches:Gain a deeper understanding of their role in schoolsUnderstand the best ways to support teachers and guide their professional developmentImprove relationships among teachers and administratorsExplore a three-part model for initiating a coaching programUtilize targeted reflections and tools to engage with their own role as a coachContents:IntroductionPart 1: The Foundations of Instructional CoachingChapter 1: The Hype Around Instructional CoachingChapter 2: Transitioning to the Instructional Coaching RoleChapter 3: Supporting Your TeachersChapter 4: Building Relationships and Trust With TeachersPart 2: The Framework: The Tier, Coach, Grow ModelChapter 5: Tiering Teachers for SupportChapter 6: Coaching Teachers Using Coaching CyclesChapter 7: Growing Teachers Through Professional DevelopmentReferences and ResourcesIndex