Coaching MUST-Reads!!

April 2021

I’m a reader. I always have been. Now, though, in a super-busy, fast-paced environment, time is limited. I’m pretty selective when it comes to what I spend my time on. I would LOVE to be able to read all the things!! Reality is, I don’t have time to read as much as I would like.

And, hopefully by now, you also know how much I believe in growing ourselves to grow others. Just because we’re busy does not mean we should not spend time reading and growing. Our own professional learning must be a top priority!

So, how do we make sure we are spending time on the right things to gain valuable coaching skills and continue to learn? Recommendations play a huge part in how I select professional learning books to read.

Listed below are books that have played a valuable part in my professional growth as a coach and leader. They are definitely coaching MUST-reads. There are so many great books out there about education and instruction; this is my pared-down, hyper-focused list for coaches. There are many reasons other books didn’t make the list, mainly because other books are to hone other areas of your job/responsibilities (instructional strategies, assessment, tech-integration, etc.). The list I have below are to hone your skills as a coach. (More will be added as needed!)

One More Tip - Connect to a book study. Not only will that connection help make sure you prioritize time to read, that group will help you grow through deeper discussion and sharing of experiences, tips, and resources.

- Ginny