Science of Reading Solutions: Coaching

Improve student outcomes in K–12 by bringing the widely used, highly effective Student-Focused Coaching (SFC) approach to your school! In these two must-have books, instructional coaches and teachers will learn to work collaboratively to implement evidence-based practices, and educational leaders will learn how to develop and lead a sustainable coaching model and support the transformative work of coaches.
Coaches Will:
- Work effectively with teachers to set and achieve goals
- Help teachers support struggling students with evidence-based interventions
- Collect data and give helpful feedback to teachers
- Design professional learning opportunities that meet individual teacher needs
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Instructional Leaders Will:
- 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- Prioritize de-implementation of outdated practices before introducing new ones
- Plan and execute professional development and learning
All-Star Authors
Jan Hasbrouck, Ph.D., is a renowned researcher, widely published author, and in-demand educational consultant on reading assessment and intervention.
- Lead developer of the Student-Focused Coaching Model
- 15 years of experience as a reading specialist and coach
- Works with schools in the U.S. and internationally
Daryl Michel, Ph.D., is an internationally known consultant on instructional coaching, teacher education, curriculum design, and more.
- Founder of Be A Change, LLC, a TEA-approved professional education provider
- Lifelong educator, passionate about engaging with others to learn, teach, and inspire
- Experience ranging from classroom teaching to international consulting
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.
- Co-founder of Ed Cap Consulting
- Vice President and co-founder of The Reading League Pennsylvania
- Advocate for evidence-based literacy practices and systemic change
What Teachers Are Saying
“Practical, reflective, and with razor-sharp focus on student outcomes, Hasbrouck and Michel weave just the right amount of research and theory into this easy-to-access, indispensable coaching resource. A must-read.”—Carol Tolman, coauthor of LETRS, Third Edition (praise for Student-Focused Coaching)
“An incredibly practical and interactive resource for any instructional coach, whether they are new in their role, a seasoned veteran, or anywhere in between. The focus on maximizing teacher effectiveness to increase student success is critical, and this book is an invaluable resource that coaches will reach for again and again!”—Molly Alcantar, Instructional Coach, Washington Elementary School, Vancouver Public Schools (praise for Student-Focused Coaching)
“This book is particularly valuable because it does TWO things exceedingly well. It details the multiple aspects of how leaders can support coaches, and it also serves as a superb book on leadership itself! In every chapter, filled with examples from these authors’ vast personal experiences, the rationale and the process for providing the necessary leadership is outlined for you.”—praise for Instructional Leadership in Student-Focused Coaching, from the Foreword by Jan Hasbrouck and Sharon Vaughn
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