“When schools lack a clearly articulated coaching model, confusion reigns and a precious resource is wasted. By focusing coaching on goals for student learning, rather than on fixing teachers, an instructional coach can directly impact instructional practice and student achievement.”
In this area, you will dig deep on the work of Diane Sweeney. She has published several books focused on her Results-Based Coaching model. Her results-based coaching tools, discussion of coaching cycle enjoy the support of many educators.
Time may not allow you to watch the entire video. Consider splitting it up into segments among your team, then having a quick discussion about key takeaways.
2- Quotes, Images, and Articles
Diane Sweeney has a rich collection of resources and tools you can use to assess for usability. Take a moment to look through her website.
Below, you will find several articles of interest for those getting started with coaching.