DVD Video Contents vii

DVD Additional Materials xix

Foreword xxi

Acknowledgments xxv

About the Author xxvii

About Uncommon Schools xxix

Get Better Faster Scope and Sequence xxxi

Introduction 1

Changing the Game 3

Why Focus on New Teachers? 8

Myths and Realities of Coaching New Teachers 11

What Is "Better," and How Fast Is "Faster"? 13

How This Book Is Structured 14

How to Use This Book 19

Dive In--Meet Your Teachers Where They Are 22

Ready to Dive In! 23

Principles of Coaching 25

Principle 1: Go Granular 27

Principle 2: Plan, Practice, Follow Up, Repeat 45

Principle 3: Make Feedback More Frequent 59

Start Here Quick Reference Guide 76

Phase 1 (Pre-Teaching): Dress Rehearsal 77

Phase 1 Coaching Blueprint: Leading PD 80

Phase 1 Management--Develop Essential Routines and Procedures 86

Phase 1 Rigor--Write Lesson Plans 107

Conclusion 127

Phase 2: Instant Immersion 129

Phase 2 Coaching Blueprint: Make Time for Feedback 132

Phase 2 Management--Roll Out and Monitor Routines 145

Phase 2 Rigor--Independent Practice 181

Conclusion 221

Phase 3: Getting into Gear 223

Phase 3 Coaching Blueprint: Looking at Student Work 225

Phase 3 Management--Engage Every Student 236

Phase 3 Rigor--Respond to Student Learning Needs 275

Conclusion 299

Phase 4: The Power of Discourse 301

Phase 4 Coaching Blueprint: Respond to In-the-Moment Data 303

Phase 4 Management--Set Routines for Discourse 308

Phase 4 Rigor--Lead Student Discourse 101 317

Conclusion 345

Stretch It: Ready to Paint 347

Stretch It Coaching Blueprint 349

Stretch It Rigor--Lead Student Discourse 201 354

Conclusion 385

Appendix: Get Better Faster Coach's Guide 389

Phase 1 (Pre-Teaching) 390

Phase 2: Days 1-30 396

Phase 3: Days 31-60 407

Phase 4: Days 61-90 417

Stretch It: The Next Steps 424

Notes 429

How to Use the DVD 435

Access the Contents Online 436

Index 437