Mathematics Specialist, Coaching, and Teacher Leader Books

The Adaptive School: A Sourcebook for Developing Collaborative Groups (2nd Ed.), by Robert J. Garmston and Bruce M. Wellman (2009)
For a wealth of specific tools you can use immediately to develop collective understanding, make decisions, respond to conflict, and develop high performance groups, turn to this authoritative guide.

Content-Focused Coaching: Transforming Mathematics Lessons,
by Lucy West and Fritz C. Staub (2003)
Content-Focused Coaching (CFC) is a long-range professional development practice in which coaches work individually or with groups of classroom teachers to design, implement, and reflect on rigorous, standards-based lessons that promote student learning. Authored by two educators closely involved with the design of CFC, this book is for K-8 staff developers, teacher leaders, administrators, and others interested in improving mathematics education.

Cultivating a Math Coaching Practice: A Guide for K-8 Math Educators, by Amy Morse (2009)
Given the current demands of a math teaching practice, this case-based resource helps math coaches, prospective coaches, and administrators develop their knowledge of math content, hone their coaching skills, and enhance their ability to provide professional development for teachers in Grades K-8.

A Guide to Mathematics Coaching: Processes for Increasing Student Achievement, by Ted H. Hull (2009)

Math coaches play a vital role in strengthening math instruction and learning in schools. However, without a collegial relationship with the teachers they are trying to help, it is difficult to foster productive collaborations that lead to better teaching practice and increased student achievement. This resource helps coaches confidently clarify, define, and fulfill their role as influential mathematics leaders.

A Guide to Mathematics Leadership, by Don S. Balka, Ted H. Hull, & Ruth Harbin Miles (2009)

A guide to Mathematics Leadership presents a process-based approach to improving mathematics instruction based on five principles identified by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics--equity, curriculum teaching, learning, and assessment--and four leadership principles from the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics--equity leadership, teaching and learning leadership, curriculum leadership, and assessment leadership.

Learning to Lead Mathematics Professional Development, by Catherine Carroll and Judith Mumme (2007)

Help mathematics leaders learn to lead professional development to achieve specific goals, increase their knowledge of mathematics, and build a repertoire of professional development strategies. Designed expressly for mathematics professional development leaders, this set of case-based leadership materials helps build the facilitation skills, content knowledge, and pedagogy to design and implement effective staff development.

The Math Coach Field Guide: Charting Your Course
, edited by Carolyn Felux and Paula Snowdy (2006)

The role of a math coach is demanding and often undefined. In this collection of essays, veteran math coaches share their expertise, providing glimpses into the unique trials, false starts, and successes they have faced in their positions. The authors ask and answer such questions as: What makes an effective math coach? What are helpful strategies for supporting both eager and reluctant teachers? and What pitfalls do math coaches encounter and what can they do about them? Written by coaches for coaches, this book is also an invaluable resource for teacher leaders, school administrators, and mathematics supervisors.

Mathematics Coaching Handbook: Working with Teachers to Improve Instruction, by Pia M. Hansen (2009)
Help prepare and support effective math content coaches with this guide. It provides insight into the leadership skills necessary to mentor other teachers, establish collaborative teacher teams, and influence school culture positively.


Moments in Mathematics Coaching: Improving K-5 Instruction, by Kristine Reed Woleck (2010)
Kristine Reed Woleck reflects on specific cases or "moments" from her years as a mathematics coach, unpacking and examining for readers the critical elements of mathematics teaching, learning, and coaching. This accessible, practical resource discusses what effective coaching looks like and how beginning and veteran mathematics coaches in Grades K-5 can bring about meaningful improvements in mathematics instruction.


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