Instructional Leadership in Student-Focused Coaching

Aligned with Implementation Science and developed by two internationally known consultants, this is the practical guidebook educational leaders need to build their knowledge of coaching and master their critical role in the coaching system as instructional leaders. Administrators, supervisors, and other leaders will gain expert guidance, actionable strategies, purposeful exercises, and engaging activities for supporting the transformative work of coaches. As more states mandate coaching as part of their reform efforts, this thought-provoking book will help a wide variety of educational leaders grow sustainable coaching programs that bridge the research-to-practice gap and cultivate student success.

Learn How To:

• Create the conditions and culture to implement and sustain a coaching model
• Establish clear and open communication about roles and responsibilities
• Prioritize de-implementation of outdated or ineffective practices before introducing new initiatives
• Plan and execute professional development and learning to ensure the successful transfer of research- and evidence-based skills to the classroom
• Lead complex change—not just manage it—by modeling expectations through shared leadership, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Use a structured Collaborative Problem-Solving Process to strengthen teamwork and prioritize foci

Practical Features: Instructional leaders will strengthen their skills and take confident next steps with the reflection prompts, application exercises, and action items in each chapter.

Dawn Brookhart, M.Ed., M.A.T., is an educational leader, consultant, coach, and national speaker with nearly 30 years of experience working alongside educators to foster positive change in education. Driven by a deep sense of service, Dawn’s career has been focused on helping schools, districts, and state agencies bridge the gap between research, policy, and classroom practice. Her work aims to create sustainable, evidence-based improvements that prioritize the success of every student. As co-founder of Ed Cap Consulting, LLC, Dawn works alongside her husband to help educators build capacity, foster systemic change, and continue growing in their ability to serve students. She also serves as the Vice President and co-founder of The Reading League Pennsylvania, where she works to advocate for evidence-based literacy practices and to support all learners.