Research / Articles / Periodicals / Books

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The resources listed are here to support you in your journey of bringing Coaching and/or Mindfulness into the classroom.  Browse through and view the websites you feel are best suited to your mission.

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RESEARCH:

Coaching/Mentoring Currently in the Education System

Coaching, A Strategy For Developing Instructional Capacity
The Annenburg Institute for School Reform and the Aspen Institute Program on Education created this report.  While it does not describe Coaching in the way that Educated Visions does, this is a foundation to be built on.  It's a possible way to introduce Coaching to the Education system. 

Middle School Journal article about Professional Development Schools Study
This article discribes a study of seasoned Middle School Teachers.  It looks at a group that is part of a Professional Development School and a group that is not.  Below is a description of what the study about:

Job dissatisfaction is a major predictor of teacher retention (Woods & Weasmer, 2002). This dissatisfaction is typically related to a lack of materials and resources, lack of parental support, lack of administrative support, student misbehavior, time pressures, limited input into decisions, and low salaries. (Abel & Sewell, 1999; Gonzalez, 1995; Jensen, Meyers & Mortorff, 1994; Shann, 1998). Beyond this focus on basic survival issues, what are other sources of job dissatisfaction that veteran teachers may be experiencing, especially in light of the current teacher shortage and the accompanying reductionist approach to defining quality teaching? How has the accountability and high stakes testing push of current school "reform" affected teachers and teacher retention? Do affiliations with teacher preparation programs such as collaborative partnerships make any difference related to teacher job satisfaction, retention, and how teachers view the challenges they face in the field?

ARTICLES:

Carnegie Reporter Magazine, Literacy, An Evolving Role
Fall 2004
A description of Literacy Coaches and their role across America. 

Phi Delta Kappan, Coaching Isn't Just For Athlete's:  The Role Of Teacher Leaders
June 2001
In schools all over Boston, change coaches and content coaches are offering principals and teachers the kind of professional development that research says is most effective: ongoing, in school, high quality, focused on instruction. Ms. Guiney provides the details.

PERIODICALS:

BOOKS:

Creating Dynamic Schools Through Mentoring, Coaching, And Collaboration
How can you create a school environment where everyone--staff and students alike--will become an active, engaged learner? How can you develop a collegial school culture that will improve morale, expand professional opportunities, and raise student achievement? How can you make a difference in your school?