Literacy Coaching Clearinghouse has compiled briefs about topics of interest to literacy coaches. Find them here:
http://www.literacycoachingonline.org/briefs.html
These articles are a good read:
Do's and Don'ts for Literacy Coaches:
http://www.literacycoachingonline.org/briefs/DosandDontsFinal.pdf
Do work first to create a relationship of trust, recognize and appreciate differences, recognize your own beliefs and attitudes about teaching and learning, let the data lead, be a learner...
Don't take it personally, act like the "expert," avoid the tough issues....
and many more!
and
Considering Coaching Responsibilities in Terms of Teacher Change
http://www.literacycoachingonline.org/briefs/coaching_trajectory_a_smith.pdf
This brief explains that coaching falls into two areas: mentoring and advocacy.
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