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Planning for Effective Coaching (cont.)
Planning for Effective Coaching (cont.)
Now let's focus back on your program. Ask yourself:
- In regard to coaching your staff, are you where you want to be?
- What coaching strategies do you currently use in your program?
- Which strategies would you like to add?
- What is one strategy that you can implement in your program this
week?
This month? To help you be an effective coach for your staff, you can develop an action plan like the one below. As you complete the action(s) you’ve identified, add another. You're on your way to developing an effective coaching process with your staff.
Action |
Person Responsible |
Resources/Materials Needed: |
Completed By: |
Below are some additional resources for your use on the topic of coaching.
Barkley, S.G. (2005). Quality teaching in a culture of coaching. Scarecrow Press.
Hanft, B.E., Dathan, D.R., & Shelden, M.L. (2003). Coaching families and colleagues in early childhood. Brookes Publishing.
Hillman, C. (2000). Mentoring early childhood educators. Heinemann.
