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The Coach's Compass model, from authors Tesha Ferriby Thomas and Jennifer Parker, presents instructional coaching as a collaborative journey toward a shared destination. The unique MTSS-C framework adapts MTSS student intervention principles to support teachers through tiered coaching interactions. Founded on four quadrants--trust, goals, modeling, and resources--the Coach's Compass provides a framework that fuels professional growth and drives continuous improvement. This guidebook equips K-12 instructional coaches and leaders to: Align coaching efforts with PLC priorities and instructional improvement goals Adapt coaching strategies based on readiness, context, and need Identify who to support using the MTSS-C framework to differentiate coaching for teams and individuals Define what to focus on through four coaching quadrants--trust, goals, modeling, and resources Determine how to shift from isolated interventions to purposeful, tiered interactions Contents: Introduction: The Importance of Coaching in Education Chapter 1: PLC Approach to Coaching Chapter 2: The Coach's Compass Chapter 3: Quadrant 1--Trust and Relationships Chapter 4: Quadrant 1 Scenarios and Debriefing Chapter 5: Quadrant 2--Goals and Outcomes Chapter 6: Quadrant 2 Scenarios and Debriefing Chapter 7: Quadrant 3--Teaching and Modeling Chapter 8: Quadrant 3 Scenarios and Debriefing Chapter 9: Quadrant 4--Support and Resources Chapter 10: Quadrant 4 Scenarios and Debriefing Chapter 11: Navigating the Tiers and Quadrants With the Coaching Log Epilogue Appendix A: Coaching Interactions Log Appendix B: Personal Interest Survey Appendix C: Free Personality Assessments Appendix D: Protocols for Creating Norms and Collective Commitments Appendix E: Conflict Resolution Tool Kit Appendix F: Chalk Talk Appendix G: Structured Dialogue Protocols for Teacher Teams Appendix H: Accountable Talk Frames Appendix I: Celebrate Small Wins Tool Kit Appendix J: Ladder of Inference Appendix K: Courageous Conversations Compass Appendix L: Protocols for Constructive Conflict Appendix M: SCARF Protocol Appendix N: Reciprocal Peer Observation Walkthrough Protocol Appendix O: SMART Goal Template Appendix P: Root-Cause Analysis Protocols Appendix Q: Data Analysis Protocols Appendix R: Last Word Protocol Appendix S: Retrieval Practice Planning Guide Appendix T: Graphic Organizer Planning Template Appendix U: Learning Labs Appendix V: Instructional Rounds Appendix W: Stop and Jot Protocol Appendix X: Four Hats Protocol Appendix Y: Shifting Mindset From Fixed to Growth Appendix Z: Coach Goal-Setting Worksheet--Coach, Team, Teacher, Standards, Students References and Resources Index

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