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Chien, Chin-Wen – Current Issues in Education, 2013
Coaches can provide teachers with quality professional development experiences by mentoring, providing workshops, modeling, or encouraging professional growth (York-Barr & Duke, 2004). This study focuses on the instructional coach's role in the professional development of teachers of English language learners (ELLs). The study has the following…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), English Language Learners, Coaching (Performance), Teacher Role
Kissane-Long, Akida Lesli – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The current student achievement gap can be attributed, in part, to the perceived and actual shortage of highly qualified principals prepared to be effective instructional leaders (Kearney, 2010). Most school districts within do not offer consistent targeted professional development programs for mid-career principals that will develop…
Descriptors: Beginning Principals, Coaching (Performance), Mentors, Skill Development