Schools That Coach

Leading Schools Through the Power of Coaching
Christian van Nieuwerburgh - Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Jim Knight - University of Kansas, USA
John Campbell - Growth Coaching International
Schools That Coach
August 2026 | 216 pages | Corwin
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Embed coaching at the heart of your school to unlock the potential of every educator and student

Real, lasting school improvement requires more than just new strategies—it takes a culture where people feel supported, trusted, and empowered to grow. Schools That Coach: Leading Schools Through the Power of Coaching provides school leaders with the research-backed knowledge, frameworks, and practical inspiration to integrate coaching into their daily community.

Drawing on more than 70 years of collective experience, Christian van Nieuwerburgh, Jim Knight, and John Campbell combine their expertise to provide an accessible and practical guide to leading schools through the power of coaching. Inside, you’ll find:

  • The GROWTH Model and Impact Cycle: Two proven frameworks for supporting meaningful professional development.
  • Advanced communication skills: Techniques for active listening, powerful questioning, and appreciative approaches rooted in positive psychology.
  • Practical strategies: Step-by-step guidance on building coaching cultures that engage leaders, teachers, students, and families.
  • Global perspectives: Insights from North America, Australia, and the U.K., adaptable to any school environment.

This book equips educational leaders with the mindset and tools to build schools where every adult grows and every student thrives.

Contents

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

About the Authors

Introduction

Introduction

Chapter 1: Toward Ideal Environments for Learning

Chapter 1: Toward Ideal Environments for Learning

Chapter 2: Telling Versus Partnering

Chapter 2: Telling Versus Partnering

Chapter 3: The GROWTH Model

Chapter 3: The GROWTH Model

Chapter 4: Ensuring the Success of Instructional Coaching

Chapter 4: Ensuring the Success of Instructional Coaching

Chapter 5: The Partnership Principles

Chapter 5: The Partnership Principles

Chapter 6: Next-Level Communication Skills

Chapter 6: Next-Level Communication Skills

Chapter 7: Positive Approaches to Coaching

Chapter 7: Positive Approaches to Coaching

Chapter 8: How Leaders Create Schools That Coach

Chapter 8: How Leaders Create Schools That Coach

Chapter 9: Leading With a Coaching Approach

Chapter 9: Leading With a Coaching Approach

Chapter 10: Putting It All Together

Chapter 10: Putting It All Together

References

References

Index

Index

Description

Embed coaching at the heart of your school to unlock the potential of every educator and student

Real, lasting school improvement requires more than just new strategies—it takes a culture where people feel supported, trusted, and empowered to grow. Schools That Coach: Leading Schools Through the Power of Coaching provides school leaders with the research-backed knowledge, frameworks, and practical inspiration to integrate coaching into their daily community.

Drawing on more than 70 years of collective experience, Christian van Nieuwerburgh, Jim Knight, and John Campbell combine their expertise to provide an accessible and practical guide to leading schools through the power of coaching. Inside, you’ll find:

  • The GROWTH Model and Impact Cycle: Two proven frameworks for supporting meaningful professional development.
  • Advanced communication skills: Techniques for active listening, powerful questioning, and appreciative approaches rooted in positive psychology.
  • Practical strategies: Step-by-step guidance on building coaching cultures that engage leaders, teachers, students, and families.
  • Global perspectives: Insights from North America, Australia, and the U.K., adaptable to any school environment.

This book equips educational leaders with the mindset and tools to build schools where every adult grows and every student thrives.

Contents

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

About the Authors

Introduction

Introduction

Chapter 1: Toward Ideal Environments for Learning

Chapter 1: Toward Ideal Environments for Learning

Chapter 2: Telling Versus Partnering

Chapter 2: Telling Versus Partnering

Chapter 3: The GROWTH Model

Chapter 3: The GROWTH Model

Chapter 4: Ensuring the Success of Instructional Coaching

Chapter 4: Ensuring the Success of Instructional Coaching

Chapter 5: The Partnership Principles

Chapter 5: The Partnership Principles

Chapter 6: Next-Level Communication Skills

Chapter 6: Next-Level Communication Skills

Chapter 7: Positive Approaches to Coaching

Chapter 7: Positive Approaches to Coaching

Chapter 8: How Leaders Create Schools That Coach

Chapter 8: How Leaders Create Schools That Coach

Chapter 9: Leading With a Coaching Approach

Chapter 9: Leading With a Coaching Approach

Chapter 10: Putting It All Together

Chapter 10: Putting It All Together

References

References

Index

Index

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Schools That Coach

Leading Schools Through the Power of Coaching


August 2026 | 216 pages | Corwin

Format Published Date ISBN Price
Paperback 21/05/2026 9798348856908 $40.95
180 Day Ebook 02/09/2026 9798348856922 $26.00
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Embed coaching at the heart of your school to unlock the potential of every educator and student

Real, lasting school improvement requires more than just new strategies—it takes a culture where people feel supported, trusted, and empowered to grow. Schools That Coach: Leading Schools Through the Power of Coaching provides school leaders with the research-backed knowledge, frameworks, and practical inspiration to integrate coaching into their daily community.

Drawing on more than 70 years of collective experience, Christian van Nieuwerburgh, Jim Knight, and John Campbell combine their expertise to provide an accessible and practical guide to leading schools through the power of coaching. Inside, you’ll find:

  • The GROWTH Model and Impact Cycle: Two proven frameworks for supporting meaningful professional development.
  • Advanced communication skills: Techniques for active listening, powerful questioning, and appreciative approaches rooted in positive psychology.
  • Practical strategies: Step-by-step guidance on building coaching cultures that engage leaders, teachers, students, and families.
  • Global perspectives: Insights from North America, Australia, and the U.K., adaptable to any school environment.

This book equips educational leaders with the mindset and tools to build schools where every adult grows and every student thrives.


Table Of Contents:

  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Authors
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1: Toward Ideal Environments for Learning
  • Chapter 2: Telling Versus Partnering
  • Chapter 3: The GROWTH Model
  • Chapter 4: Ensuring the Success of Instructional Coaching
  • Chapter 5: The Partnership Principles
  • Chapter 6: Next-Level Communication Skills
  • Chapter 7: Positive Approaches to Coaching
  • Chapter 8: How Leaders Create Schools That Coach
  • Chapter 9: Leading With a Coaching Approach
  • Chapter 10: Putting It All Together
  • References
  • Index

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