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Title: DISTRICT LEADERS IN SUPPORT OF COACHES EXAMINING DISTRICT MATHEMATICS LEADERS’ SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL-BASED MATHEMATICS COACHES
Mathematics coaching differs significantly from mathematics teaching, and many coaches transi- tion to the role directly from teaching with limited opportunities to learn to work effectively with teachers. Although coach professional develop- ment can provide one source of support for coach- es’ learning, coaches might also benefit from close work with other accomplished facilitators of teach- ers’ learning, such as district mathematics leaders. This study analyzed interviews with 15 district mathematics leaders to understand whether and how they supported school-based mathematics coaches. We found 13 of 15 leaders worked closely with coaches to support them, and we identified seven ways they did so (e.g., classroom visits with coaches). Our findings have significance for re- search on district leadership and district leaders’ support for coaches.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2100833
PAR ID:
10609786
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
National Council of Supervisors in Mathematics
Date Published:
Journal Name:
NCSM journal of mathematics education leadership
ISSN:
2995-3804
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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