Too Many Hats

In my comment to the first chapter, I mentioned the issue of wearing many, many hats, and that the role of instructional coach as defined by Knight is only a small one (a beret perhaps). There are so many things at a school that need doing with no one to do them. How do we choose what to do? And what about those things that if we don't do them, no one will?

Amy H.

Chapter One, Why Coaching?

Jim Knight pinpoints several obstacles to effective Professional Development. He discusses staff resistance to change, blame, and "resentment." What obstacles have you faced in your first month as an Instructional Coach and how do you anticipate overcoming these challenges?

In addition, what is the most important accomplishment you would like to achieve this year as a first year Instructional Coach? OK Gerard..... as a "third" year Instructional Coach!

Responses due Sunday, October 19, 2008.