Teachers are often asked to become reading coaches with little or no training and without any real understanding of what they should be doing. The Reading Coach clarifies and maps the increasingly important classroom role of the reading coach and is a must for all coaches, peer colleagues, and school administrators. By using this straightforward guide, coaches will be able to dramatically improve the reading outcomes of their students. Includes numerous activites for individuals, partners, and small groups.

• Identifies and teaches essential skills that coaches need to be effective
• Explains how coaches can communicate effectively, manage time, problem solve, and facilitate change
• Contains product references, Web sites, and related publication information