Game Plan. Hector Garcia
Our Current Reality
Coaching Point 1.3: Selecting the Right Team Members
The How
Coaching Point 1.4: Building Shared Ownership and Purpose
The What
The How
Coaching Point 1.5: Ensuring Effective Communication Throughout the Organization
The What
The How
Conclusion
Collaborating to Turn Good Teams Into Championship Teams
Coaching Point 2.1: Understanding and Supporting the Five Levels of Collaboration
The What
The How
Coaching Point 2.2: Setting Aside the Time to Develop Effective Collaboration
The What
The How
Coaching Point 2.3: Developing and Supporting a Strong Team Foundation
The What
The How
Coaching Point 2.4: Using Common Assessments to Drive the Collaborative Process
The What
The How
Coaching Point 2.5: Creating Opportunities for Singletons to Collaborate
The What
The How
Coaching Point 2.6: Embracing and Fostering Healthy Conflict
The What
The How
Conclusion
Coaching Point 3.1: Focusing on the Right Curriculum Work
The What
The How
Coaching Point 3.2: Developing Common Assessments That Guide Instruction, Interventions, and Enrichment
The What
The How
Coaching Point 3.3: Analyzing Assessment Data to Effectively Impact Student Achievement and Teacher Practice
The What
The How
Coaching Point 3.4: Ensuring a Systemic Process in Academic Tier 1 Intervention
The What
The How
Coaching Point 3.5: Supporting the Development and Implementation of Progress-Monitoring Tools
The What
The How
Conclusion
Focusing on Results and Purposeful Involvement
Coaching Point 4.1: Reflecting and Adjusting Through Effective SMART Goals
The What
The How
Coaching Point 4.2: Advancing Results Through the Formative Assessment Process
The What
The How
Coaching Point 4.3: Using Powerful Data Discussions to Support Student Learning
The What
The How
Coaching Point 4.4: Examining the Team’s Process to Promote a Continuous Improvement Mindset
The What
The How
Coaching Point 4.5: Validating Progress and Celebrating Success
The What
The How
Conclusion
Avoiding Pitfalls and Promoting Winning Throughout the Organization
Coaching Point 5.1: Establishing Trust—The Cornerstone of Every Successful Team
The What
The How
Coaching Point 5.2: Moving Struggling Teams Toward Better Performance
The What
The How
Coaching Point 5.3: Developing Talent in a Team Member
The What
The How
Coaching Point 5.4: Building and Leading a Collaborative Culture Through Leadership Forums
The What
The How
Coaching Point 5.5: Ensuring Long-Term Success Through Powerful Feedback and Support
The What
The How
Conclusion
About the Authors
Héctor García, PhD, is currently a superintendent for a suburban unit school district in Illinois. He has been an educator for more than twenty years, with a background as a teacher, high school principal, and district administrator in a variety of school settings. Héctor’s educational experiences range from working in a predominantly low-income school to working in some of the most affluent and high-performing schools, including Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois.
Héctor’s strong belief