{"product_id":"coaching-for-equity-isbn-9781119592273","title":"Coaching for Equity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Guide to Creating Equitable Schools\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf we hope to interrupt educational inequities and create schools in which every child thrives, we must open our hearts to purposeful conversation and hone our skills to make those conversations effective. With characteristic honesty and wisdom, Elena Aguilar inspires us to commit to transforming our classrooms, lays bare the hidden obstacles to equity, and helps us see how to overcome these obstacles, one conversation at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCoaching for Equity \u003c\/i\u003eis packed with the resources necessary to implement Transformational Coaching in any organization. In addition to an updated coaching framework and corresponding rubrics, a comprehensive set of coaching tools puts success in every coach’s hands. Extensive personal narratives demonstrate what coaching for equity looks like and help us see how we can make every conversation count towards building a more just and equitable world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCoaching for Equity \u003c\/i\u003ecovers critical topics in the larger conversation about racial equity, and helps readers develop the knowledge, dispositions and skills to be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTalk productively about race,\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild trust to support vulnerability,\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnpack mental models and change someone’s mind,\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eObserve classrooms and collect data to support equitable outcomes,\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInspire others and deepen commitment,\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate and celebrate growth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for teachers, teacher leaders, coaches and administrators, \u003ci\u003eCoaching for Equity \u003c\/i\u003eoffers extensive strategies for talking about race, power, and systems of oppression. In framing the rationale for transformational conversations, \u003ci\u003eCoaching for Equity\u003c\/i\u003e gives us the context we need to enter into this work. In laying out the strategies, tools and models for critical conversations, it gives us the way forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComprehensive, concrete, and deeply human, \u003ci\u003eCoaching for Equity\u003c\/i\u003e is the guide for those who choose to accept responsibility for interrupting inequities in schools. It is for all educators who know there is a better way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Couple of Notes 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn Bridge-Building 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Equity 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is in This Book 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho You Are—The Readers 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho I Am—The Author 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Get the Most from this Book 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Go . . . 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterlude: Compassion 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Transformational Coaching: A Model for Change 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructures to Span Chasms 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssumptions behind Transformational Coaching 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransformational Coaching 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Three Components of Transformational Coaching 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Four Phases of Transformational Coaching 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Five Principles of Transformational Coaching 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Go . . . 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterlude: Curiosity 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Jumping into Coaching for Equity 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Relationships and Surfacing Strengths 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLow Expectations and a Deficit Mindset 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Undulating Landscape of Emotions 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning Inward 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Conversation about Crying 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Do You Think I’m Racist?” 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Go . . . 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterlude: Connection 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 How to Understand Race, Racism, and White Supremacy 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is White Supremacy? 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Racism? 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Racism Manifests in Schools 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Words and the Language of Oppression 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s Time to Take Action 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Go . . . 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterlude: Courage 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 How to Talk About Race 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing What Is and What Could Be 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending to Myself 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Time of Growth 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Path to Racial Healing 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Calling People Out Doesn’t Work 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen Ways to Respond to the Question, “Am I Racist?” 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Go . . . 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterlude: Purpose 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 What You Need to Know about Adult Learners 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gaps between Current Ability and Desired Ability 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Sequence Adult Learning 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Coach as Learner 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Go . . . 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterlude: Compassion 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 How to Change Someone’s Mind 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Beliefs and Behavior at the Same Time 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSix Conditions in Which Beliefs Change 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Build Trust 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Say When You Hear Racist Comments 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor People of Color Doing this Work 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Go . . . 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterlude: Curiosity 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 What You Need to Know about Emotions 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToward an Appreciation of Emotions 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring and Embracing Our Needs 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding to Resistance 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Connection between Emotions and Justice 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Emotions through an Identity Lens 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Go . . . 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterlude: Connection 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 What You Need to Know about Identity 199\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Social Construction of Identity 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Facilitate Reflection 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Racial Differences 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Go . . . 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterlude: Courage 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Surfacing Current Reality 211\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Prequel 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning a Coaching Relationship 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning a Coaching Conversation 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA First Classroom Visit 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Go . . . 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterlude: Purpose 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Recognizing Impact 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebriefing an Observation 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Pause to Look Inward 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFostering Patience 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing and Interpreting Data 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoaching a Way of Being: The Legacy Question 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Next Steps 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to Talk about Race 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Go . . . 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterlude: Compassion 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Exploring Emotions 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Anger and Doubt Arise 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGathering Student Experience Data 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDebriefing the Data 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfronting Bias 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Go . . . 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterlude: Courage 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Creating New Practices 275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping New Behaviors 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScaffolding Learning for Adults 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData That Reveals Beliefs and Ways of Being 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice, Practice, Practice 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRole-Play Practice 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvidence of Deepening Will and Commitment 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Ups and Downs of Learning 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflection 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCelebrating Growth 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore You Go . . . 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterlude: Purpose 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion: Towards Liberty and Justice for All \u003c\/b\u003e301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompassionate 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurious 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnected 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCourageous 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurposeful 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: The Phases of Transformational Coaching 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: The Equity Rubric 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Transformational Coaching Rubric (TCR) 2.0 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D: Advocating for Systems Change 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix E: The Core Emotions 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix F: Resources for Further Learning 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 377\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 383\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eELENA AGUILAR\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder and president of Bright Morning Consulting, an international education, coaching, and consulting firm that brings new learning practices to organizations. Elena has extensive experience working in diverse school environments as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and leadership coach. She is the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Coaching\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Coaching Teams\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOnward\u003c\/i\u003e.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Guide to Creating Equitable Schools\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf we are going to interrupt educational inequities and create schools in which every child thrives, we must refine our conversation skills. \u003ci\u003eCoaching for Equity\u003c\/i\u003e offers extensive strategies for talking about race, power, and systems of oppression, strategies which lead to changes in a teacher's practice. This book is for teachers, leaders, and coaches who accept responsibility for interrupting inequities in schools and who want to build the knowledge and skills to coach for equity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCoaching for Equity\u003c\/i\u003e contains an updated Transformational Coaching framework and the tools and rubrics that are necessary to implement this model of coaching. In addition, personal narratives demonstrate what coaching for equity looks like and help us see how we can make every conversation count towards building a more just and equitable world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is for every teacher, leader, coach, and educational practitioner who seeks to interrupt educational inequities. Elena shares her vulnerability and insights, embraces the power of emotions, and deepens our understanding so we can expand our skillsets—helping us to put relationship before task and keep equity at the core.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eTamisha Williams, Dean of Adult Equity \u0026amp; Inclusion, Lick-Wilmerding High School\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Finally! Elena Aguilar's \u003ci\u003eCoaching for Equity\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible guidebook that pushes us beyond platitudes of equity to the essential ground of creating complex learning environments that demonstrate—every day—what it takes for all children to receive the educational experiences they deserve. \u003ci\u003eCoaching for Equity\u003c\/i\u003e is for all of us who have been hungry for guidance about how to gather our people, get past our fragility, and 'journey towards justice and liberation' as we work in service to all children.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKimberly N. Parker, PhD, Shady Hill School and co-founder of #DisruptTexts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"All coaching should be about equity, but coaches need tools and maps to guide them through emotionally complex conversations about race and justice. This book provides coaches with those tools and maps. Any coach who is concerned about equity, which should be every coach, will greatly benefit from reading this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eJim Knight, Senior Partner, Instructional Coaching Group\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book is for every teacher leader, coach, and educational practitioner who seeks to interrupt educational inequities. Elena shares her vulnerability and insights, embraces the power of emotions, and deepens our understanding so we can expand our skillsets—helping us to put relationship before task and keep equity at the core.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Tamisha Williams, Dean of Adult Equity \u0026amp; Inclusion, Lick-Wilmerding High School\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Coaching for Equity is an extremely accessible and terrifically useful book for educators at all levels. Elena's authentic and caring voice comes through as she combines personal narrative seamlessly with concrete strategy to help all readers develop their conversational skills around issues of inequity. I recommend her books again and again.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jennifer Abrams, Communications Consultant and author of Having Hard Conversations and Swimming in the Deep End\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Finally! – a unique and deeply needed guide to creating equity and shifting hearts, minds, and classrooms using tools of compassion and curiosity instead of tools of force, superiority, and judgment.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Laura Brewer, How To Make Love\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Elena insightfully offers leaders the essential mindsets, practice frameworks, and explicit tools to create equitable school conditions for every student, every day. This book should be essential reading for all school leaders committed to ensuring students reach their full potential and schools deliver on their promise to disrupt barriers that disproportionately and negatively impact the academic and socio-emotional experiences of black and brown students.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Alexandrea Creer Kahn, former Chief Academic Officer at Leadership Public Schools and co-author of Identity Safe Classrooms: Pathways to Belonging and Learning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Coaching for Equity: Conversations That Change Practice takes the courageous step of explicitly naming and addressing the social, political, and historical nature of white supremacy and colonialism in American schooling. I’ve had the privilege of learning from Elena over the last eight years and her brilliance in coaching radiates in person and on the pages. Read and study this text to develop your praxis and your commitment to justice and liberatory education.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Javier Cabra Walteros, Chief Academic Officer at Envision Education\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Finally! Elena Aguilar’s Coaching for Equity is an accessible guidebook that pushes us beyond platitudes of equity to the essential ground of creating complex learning environments that demonstrate—every day—what it takes for all children to receive the educational experiences they deserve. Coaching for Equity is for all of us who have been hungry for guidance about how to gather our people, get past our fragility, and “journey towards justice and liberation” as we work in service to all children.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Kimberly N. Parker, Ph.D., Shady Hill School and co-founder of #DisruptTexts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Elena Aguilar, once again, delivers an illuminating resource for educators. Through personal experiences, a historical perspective, proven educational methods, and clear direction—teacher leaders will gain tools and strategies necessary for doing the challenging yet essential work of transforming their schools into welcoming, inclusive and equitable environments for learning. I certainly did.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Ellen Shulman, Principal, Minneapolis Public Schools\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Elena Aguilar writes, leads and coaches from compassion, curiosity and a deep commitment to honest conversations about systemic inequities. In this book, Aguilar provides clear, actionable and compassionate tools and resources to ensure that every single child has access to an equitable education.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Kendra Lee, Director of Diversity and Inclusion Learning for Comcast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Elena Aguilar writes with a humility and power that pulls you in like a warm, engrossing fire. She has a way of unapologetically telling the truth while also meeting you where you are with profound respect for your journey as an educator at any point in your career and as a complete human being. Coaching for Equity: Conversations That Change Practice is a book of wisdom that can only be birthed after decades of firsthand experience and deep reflections on making the unconscious conscious in order to have educational equity for every child, every day.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e—Daisy Han, CEO of Embracing Equity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I believe a majority of people want to create and contribute to a more equitable society, and we are too often frozen in our good intentions because we cannot address inequities we do not see, we don’t know how to address the inequities we do see, we fear the pain of the process, and we fear the potential to do more harm. Elena Aguilar offers us a road map to activate our agency and begin the work of dismantling the systems of oppression that hurt us all. She offers a set of tools to begin building the healing human connections we crave.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Grace Losada, EdD, leadership coach and former vice president of Fusion Education\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Elena has a brilliant approach to providing practical tools, methods, and strategies to examine the behaviors of educators that contribute to creating and sustaining an equitable educational experience that every student, regardless of identity and lifestyle, deserves. As teachers and educational leaders look to refine our practices to best meet the needs of all our students, we will benefit from Coaching for Equity by thinking about things in ways that we should have all along.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Dr. Trina Moore-Southall, Director of Equity and Inclusion, Brentwood School, Los Angeles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Elena Aguilar has built a compelling equity-coaching model. Her transformational approach evolves from her core values and 30 years of coaching and experience with diverse cultures. Through story telling she presents strategies that support systemic change; she offers implementation guidelines, and tools. 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