The Coach ADVenture

<p><strong>Your Adventure Begins Now!</strong></p><p> </p><p>Whether you are new to instructional coaching you’re a teacher who wants to improve your own practice and share your learning or you’re a building or district leader who wants to better support your teachers let this book be your guide. </p><p> </p><p>The Coach ADVenture by Amy Illingworth EdD explains and equips you with essential instructional leadership coaching skills that impact teacher and student learning. Each chapter ends with a coaching adventure that follows the leadership journeys of two educators who apply these essential skills to their contexts. </p><p> </p><p>The ADVenture begins with showing Appreciation for each individual’s strengths learning to Design a plan that empowers educators to transform their practice and adding Value to each teacher’s repertoire. Throughout this book you will find . . .</p><p>• A road map for your journey as an instructional coach</p><p>• Examples from the field where Illingworth shares her successes and failures in her own learning leading and coaching journey</p><p>• Practical examples of instructional coaching action</p><p> </p><p><strong>Let The Coach ADVenture begin! </strong></p><p> </p><p>“Designed to meet you where you are as a coach whether you are just starting out in the coaching role as either a teacher or administrator you’re  frustrated that your coaching isn’t producing the desired results or you’re a seasoned coach looking for some inspiration The Coach ADVenture is for you.”</p><p>—Shelley Burgess co-author of Lead Like a PIRATE</p><p> </p><p>“This will definitely be in my go-to books in working with new leaders and in furthering my own coaching effectiveness.”</p><p>—Amy Glenn teacher and former coach Vista Unified School District</p><p> </p><p>“Whether you’re a novice or veteran educator looking to improve student learning and achievement this book is a must-read.”</p><p>—Dianna Carberry EdD retired assistant superintendent of leadership development and systems innovation Sweetwater Union High School District</p>