EDU Coach Network Book Club
Join the next Book Club:
Switch, How to Change Things When Change is Hard
Chip and Dan Heath
October 3rd- November 29th, 2022
How do you change an entire school system?
Coaches have the monumental task of transforming instruction and learning on a massive scale. We support educators in shifting instructional practices that they have been using for YEARS. We advocate for change and support from school leadership. We examine data from thousands of students and a myriad of sources to provide sound counsel.
But how do we change an entire system? This book provides a roadmap for achieving systemic change with minimal growing pains. It is especially applicable to our work as instructional coaches. Technology integration, data-informed decision making, behavior, literacy, math - whatever your coaching game is, you NEED this roadmap.
Take a Peek at the Book!
How does Book Club work?
Each book club lasts a total of 8-12 weeks, depending on the length of the book. All all-access members are welcome to participate in any book club (or all book clubs!) that they like!
We understand that schedules fluctuate throughout the year and certain months may be more conducive to reading than others. Most of our selections have an audio book companion so that you can do double duty and "read" on your commutes or while you get groceries.
Reading schedules are flexible. We provide a start and end date and a suggested reading timeline for coaches who like deadlines, but you are welcome to read at any pace that fits. Read it all in the first two weeks, all in the last two weeks, or in even intervals throughout- totally up to you!
We provide reflective activities to guide your reading experience. These are meant to help you consider the content you read and reflect on it's application to your work as a coach. We recommend working through them as you read for maximum benefit, but we won't be collecting them, grading them, or sending any reports to your boss. 😉
End book club with a virtual book club meet-up. We'll set a time to hop on a virtual meeting and discuss our take-aways, ah-has, questions, and general thoughts. This is a great time to connect with other like-minded coaches who are going through the same challenges as you! (And who are absolutely crushing it.)
Here's the short & sweet:
We:
- Set the title
- Provide a suggested reading timeline
- Provide activities to guide your reading
- Organize a virtual book club meet up.
You:
- Grab a copy (or download) of the book
- Read at your own pace
- Dig deeper with our reflection activities
- Connect with other game-changing coaches at the virtual meet-up
Together we change the course of instruction and student learning for the better. (And read cool books.)
Book Club Starts Soon!
Changing the landscape of education is tough. But not impossible. Whether you are supporting teachers in integrating technology, shifting their approach to classroom management, helping them adopt new instructional strategies, etc., Coaches are critical change agents. This book provides a roadmap for achieving change.
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Ready to uncover a roadmap for achieving change? Enter your information below to join the Switch Book Club.
Start: October 3rd, 2022
End: November 29th, 2022
Flexible reading schedule, guided reading activities, virtual meet-up at the finish.
