Coaching with Powerful Interactions Second Edition

From the authors of the bestselling book Powerful Interactions comes a guide crafted especially for coaches and all professionals supporting the work of early childhood teachers. When the quality of interactions improves, relationships become deeper and stronger, which in turn leads to more effective learning and growth. Taking the three-step Powerful Interactions framework--originally created to enhance the interactions between children and their teachers--this resource applies it to the interactions between teachers and coaches. This new edition offers Coaching principles, strategies, and stories to inspire and motivate your practice Insights about developing a strengths-based coaching stance Information and ideas for building respectful, trusting relationships that evolve into mutual learning partnerships You can set in motion ripples of positive change that extend to teachers and, ultimately, to young children and their families.

About the Author :
Judy Jablon is the founder and executive director of Leading for Children, a national nonprofit with the mission of providing the best possible early learning experiences for young children while creating environments where educators thrive. Through her writing, video production, and professional development experiences, Judy encourages early childhood educators to draw on their own wisdom to have more meaningful interactions and opportunities for learning. Amy Laura Dombro is an early childhood educator and documentarian who captures stories of change initiatives with the goal of supporting people who do their best work on behalf of children and families. Amy's work serves as a mirror for busy educators and organizations, providing them with the opportunity to see and build upon what works, think creatively to overcome challenges, track progress, and plan next steps on their path forward. Shaun Johnsen is a television professional with more than 25 years of experience in the field of education. He is a co-owner of Murray Hill Studios, a New York City-based video production studio, and uses his unique experiences as a producer, photographer, videographer, editor, and musician to create rich, meaningful content. Shaun has collaborated with Judy, Amy, and others to create videos that invite educators to view their own practice, identify moments of effectiveness, analyze and reinforce these moments, and strategize about how to apply these practices more extensively with greater intention.

Review :
Coaching with Powerful Interactions, Second Edition, is a deeply thoughtful, foundational book for coaches. It's an invaluable guide that clearly takes you through the process of self-reflection to create authentic, meaningful, and equitable partnerships with the educators you work with. The abundant personal narratives are really effective because coaching is so focused on human relationships. It's just a gem for coaches! --Juliette Lahey, Early Childhood Coach, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo Post-COVID burnout, staffing issues, and compensation are negatively affecting the early childhood workforce. This book walks you, step-by-step, through how to engage in strengths-based coaching. By following the steps, I am able to notice what my staff is doing well and empower them to engage in reflection and shared decision making. --Jennifer Metzger, Training and Curriculum Specialist Coaching, like teaching, is a skill that is refined over time and requires ongoing effort to improve practice. Coaching with Powerful Interactions is a valuable tool for both new and seasoned coaches in support of their ever-evolving work and relationships with teachers. --Angela Zilch, Assistant Director of Professional Development and Training, Southwest Human Development