Coaching and Consultation Practices in Early Childhood

About the Downloads
About the Authors
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction to Models of Professional Collaboration
 Learning Objectives
 New Roles and Responsibilities for Early Childhood Professionals
 Models of Professional Collaboration: Promising Practices to Support Professional Learning
 Models of Coaching and Consultation in Early Care and Education
 Models of Consultation
 Overview of Origin and Scope of Consultation in Early Childhood Intervention
 Research on the Efficacy of Behavioral Consultation and Coaching
 Consultation/Coaching in Early Childhood: A Professional Collaboration Model
 Determining the Goals and Purpose of Consultation/Coaching
 Who Provides Consultation/Coaching in Early Childhood Settings?
 Research on How Consultation or Coaching is Used in Early Education and Intervention
 Summary
 Discussion Questions
 Case Study Activities
Chapter 2: Agreements for Coaching Services: Establishing Ground Rules for Coaching
 Learning Objectives
 Introduction: Establishing the Ground Rules for Coaching
 Why Are Requests for Coaching Services Initiated
 Establishing Objectives Before Initiating Coaching Services
 Creating an Agreement for Coaching Services
 Key Elements in an Agreement for Coaching Services
 What Details Should Be Addressed in an Agreement for Coaching Services?
 Benefits of a Formal Agreement for Coaching Services
 Caveats Related to On‐Line and E‐Communications
 Summary
 Discussion Questions
 Case Study Activities
Chapter 3: Building Rapport in a Coaching Relationship
 Learning Objectives
 Introduction: The Nature of a Coaching Partnership
 Initiating a Coaching Partnership
 The Role of Rapport in Building a Coaching Partnership
 Building and Sustaining Rapport: Recommendations for Coaches
 Use of Interpersonal Communication Skills in Establishing and Building Rapport
 Non‐Verbal Communication Skills Linked to Building Rapport
 Verbal Communication Skills Linked to Building Rapport
 Use of Different Forms of Questioning in Communicating with a Partner
 Common Mistakes in Interpersonal Communication
 The Role of Social Power and Influence in Coaching Partnerships
 Perspectives and Interests of the Coach and Partner in a Coaching Relationship
 Factors that May Contribute to the Success or Failure of a Coaching Partnership
 Summary
 Discussion Questions
 Case Study Activities
Chapter 4: Observation and Information Gathering
 Learning Objectives
 Introduction: Observation and Information Gathering
 Getting to Know the Learning Enviornment
 Assessing the Teaching Skills of Early Childhood Educators
 Assessing the Program's Climate or Culture
 Teddy, Alexis, Brittany, and Shelly
 Summary
 Discussion Questions
 Case Study Activities
Chapter 5: Implementing the Plan
 Learning Objectives
 Setting a Goal
 Reviewing Assessment Information
 Triaging or Prioritizing Targets for Intervention
 Reaching Consensus and Moving Forward: Planning for Action
 Selecting Strategies to Address the Issue
 Choosing Child‐Focused Intervention Strategies
 Choosing Evidence‐Based Strategies that Promote Adult Learning
 Creating an Action Plan
 Supports for Implementation
 Curriculum Planning Matrices
 Observation and Data Collection
 Performance Feedback
 Ways to Share Performance Feedback
 Challenges to Implemtnation
 Summary
 Discussion Questions
 Case Study Activities
Chapter 6: Evaluating the Success of the Coaching Plan and the Partnership
 Learning Objectives
 Introduction: Evaluation of Coaching Partnerships
 The Relationship Between Coaching Context and Evaluation
 Use of Common Coaching Tools in Evaluating a Coaching Partnership
 Evaluating the Process and Outcome of a Coaching Partnership
 Expectations of Stakeholders: Implications for Evaluating a Coaching Partnership
 Summary
 Discussion Questions
 Case Study Activities
Chapter 7: Behind the Scenes in the Coaching Model
 Learning Objectives
 Introduction
 The Role of Logistics in Supporting Effective Coaching: An Overview
 Key Elements in a Coaching Partnership
 Considerations in Assigning Coaching Personnel
 The Expertise Model of Caseload Allocation
 Cultural Competence in Assigning Caseloads
 Enrollment of Children with Special Needs in Selected Programs
 Assigning Caseloads: Striking a Balance
 Supporting Coaching Services: Creating Office Space at Host Sites
 Professional Preperation and Learning for Coaches: Building Capactiy
 Key Elements in a Coaching Partnership: Personal and Professional Organization
 Challenges in Adopting or Expanding Coaching Services
 Summary
 Discussion Questions
 Case Study Activities
Chapter 8: Coaching and Consultation in a Virtual World
 Learning Objectives
 Introduction
 Building Effective Professional Relationships Virtually
 Sharing Information Virtually
 Creating Virtual Repositories of Resources
 Capitalizing on the Benefits of Could‐Based Systems
 Silver Linings
 Virtual Coaching
 Lessons Learned from Early Intervention Tele‐Intervention
 Summary
 Discussion Questions
 Case Study Activities
Index