{"product_id":"get-better-faster-2-0-isbn-9781394300167","title":"Get Better Faster 2.0","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoaching strategies and resources that will give new teachers a head start toward a successful first year—and a great teaching career\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the past 20 years, more new teachers than ever have entered the teaching profession. These educators are eager to do the best they can with the students they have and the resources they have been given, but most will struggle to find their footing. And with the average new teacher receiving only 1 or 2 observations a year, many early career teachers exit the profession without reaching their full potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster 2.0: A 90-Day Coaching for Coaching Teachers,\u003c\/i\u003e Paul Bambrick-Santoyo shares a practical guide to new teacher development inspired by over two decades of working alongside highly effective school leaders. These instructional leaders are skilled at developing new educators, and Bambrick-Santoyo has organized their best practices into a comprehensive, actionable guide to coaching that keeps teacher growth—and student learning—top of mind. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e is divided into a 90-day plan and can be used to coach any teacher at any stage of their career. Teaching skills are broken down by priority into concrete, practice-able actions that principals and instructional coaches can layer as teachers reach mastery. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book contains a wealth of resources to streamline and empower a school leader's work. Here are just a few: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinciples of Coaching: Learn from fellow principals how to do the following: use bite-sized feedback, facilitate in-meeting practice, and give frequent feedback to supercharge teacher development.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoaching Blueprints: Leverage existing tools to cultivate continuous teacher growth. Reshape your Professional Development plan, observations and feedback meetings, and weekly data meetings to build strong teachers.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet Better Faster Sequence of Action Steps: Pinpoint what is most important for teacher development with this sequential, four-phase guide to rigorous instruction and strong class culture.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese tools, along with coaching videos, the \u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e Coaching Guide, insights from school leaders, and a suite of print-ready materials, prepare school leaders to take new and experienced teachers to the next level. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnline Content ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xxx\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Better Faster Scope and Sequence xxxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging the Game 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Focus on New Teachers? 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyths and Realities of Coaching New Teachers 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is “Better,” and What Is “Faster”? 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Structured 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Use This Book 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDive in—Meet Your Teachers Where They Are 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReady to Dive in! 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciples of Coaching 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciple 1: Make It Bite- Sized 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciple 2: Practice What You Value 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrinciple 3: Give Feedback Frequently 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart Here Quick Reference Guide 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Pre-teaching (Summer PD) 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 1 Coaching Blueprint: Lead PD 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 1 Management—Develop Essential Routines and Procedures 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 1 Rigor—Develop Content Expertise and Lesson Plans 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Instant Immersion 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 2 Coaching Blueprint: Make Time For Feedback 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 2 Management—Roll Out and Monitor Routines\/Build Trust and Rapport 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 2 Rigor—Roll Out Academic Routines 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Cleared For Takeoff 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 3 Coaching Blueprint: Look at Student Work 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 3 Management— Engage Every Student 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 3 Rigor— Activate Knowledge and Model 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Go Deeper 309\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 4 Coaching Blueprint: Respond to In- the- Moment Data 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 4 Management— Increase Classroom Energy 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 4 Rigor— Deepen Discourse 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClosing: The Pursuit of Excellence 359\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Get Better Faster Coach’s Guide 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 1: Pre-Teaching 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 2: Day 1– 30 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 3: Day 31– 60 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhase 4: Day 61–90 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 431\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Bambrick-Santoyo\u003c\/b\u003e is the Chief Schools Officer for Uncommon Schools and the Founder and Dean of the Leverage Leadership Institute. He is author of multiple books, including \u003ci\u003eLeverage Leadership 2.0, Driven by Data 2.0, Love\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLiteracy,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMake History.\u003c\/i\u003e Bambrick-Santoyo has trained over 40,000 school leaders worldwide in instructional leadership.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential tool for any instructional leader looking to improve teaching and learning outcomes. Its focus on clear, actionable steps and real-world application has dramatically improved teacher practice in our schools.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—TOMMY USHER,\u003c\/b\u003e Chief Schools Officer, Atlanta Public Schools, Georgia \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive program for guiding new teachers to success\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe need new teachers now more than ever, and how we coach them will be key to keeping them in the profession. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on the actionable — the practiceable — to support a teacher’s development more efficiently and effectively. By following a trajectory of concrete actions and micro-skills, leaders can be more effective coaches, and teachers can get the boost they need to keep growing for years to come. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e is a toolbox you’ll reach for again and again, with coaching tips and resources to build up the success of your teachers. More than just theory, the book is built on the expertise of school leaders from across the globe who are achieving extraordinary outcomes for their teachers and students. They share their best practices here for you. Join them as we build communities of skilled, effective teachers (both new and experienced) for students everywhere.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for\u003ci\u003e Get Better Faster 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential tool for any instructional leader looking to improve teaching and learning outcomes. Its focus on clear, actionable steps and real-world application has dramatically improved teacher practice in our schools.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Tommy Usher\u003c\/b\u003e, Chief Schools Officer, Atlanta Public Schools, Georgia\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster \u003c\/i\u003ehas been a game-changer in shaping my practice as an instructional leader. It has allowed me to focus my observations when visiting multiple classrooms across multiple schools and to formulate specific action steps to enhance teachers' practice. One of its most significant impacts has been in norming instruction among a cluster of schools, leading to a noticeable improvement in teachers' practice and student achievement as a direct result.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Tenia Pritchard,\u003c\/b\u003e Instructional Superintendent, District of Columbia Public Schools\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e provides a powerful, actionable roadmap for improving instruction, grounded in Paul Bambrick-Santoyo's proven expertise in leadership practices that improve engagement and drive student achievement. His deep insights, built from years of coaching and studying effective leaders across the globe, offer instructional leaders clear step-by-step guidance that will transform teaching and learning.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeth Grabois, \u003c\/b\u003eDirector, Mathematics and Science, Jefferson County Public Schools, Colorado\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Having had the privilege of working closely with Paul, I’ve seen how his approach transforms not just classrooms but entire schools. \u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e captures the precision, clarity, and heart of his leadership style, making it an invaluable resource for anyone serious about improving teacher performance and student outcomes.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Brandon Clay, \u003c\/b\u003ePrincipal, George Washington Carver Elementary School, St. Louis Public Schools, Missouri\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential guide for every education leader tasked with developing teachers in the post-COVID era. Never before has the urgency to “get better faster” been so critical, nor the challenges for educators so steep. Fortunately, Paul Bambrick-Santoyo offers clear, proven, and easily replicable strategies to lead the way. With teacher turnover at an all-time high and a younger, less experienced workforce, school leaders and coaches need this resource now more than ever. Our children’s success depends on how quickly we can support and grow our teachers, and \u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e provides the roadmap to do just that.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathryn Anstaett, \u003c\/b\u003ePresident and Chief Schools Officer, United Schools, Columbus, Ohio\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster\u003c\/i\u003e has been an anchor to our work, securing so much of how we think about instruction in the classrooms we support around the world. For many of those classrooms—and the schools and systems in which they're situated—its also been a springboard to greatness, focusing attention and action on what is most important: student learning. This updated edition embodies Paul's belief that there's always more to learn and that our best can be better yet; we're grateful to have a stronger anchor and a springboard that will take us ever higher.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Mark Gregory and Colin Smith, \u003c\/b\u003eRegional Directors, One World Network of Schools, England\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Paul Bambrick-Santoyo's \u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e stands out as an indispensable guide for educators, offering a concrete, data-driven approach to rapidly improving instruction that has been proven effective in schools across the country. Drawing from his extensive experience as a successful school leader, Bambrick-Santoyo provides actionable strategies and scaffolded steps that empower teachers and administrators to create measurable, transformative change in their classrooms and schools.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Windy Dorsey Carr, \u003c\/b\u003eAssistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Accountability, Robeson County Public Schools, North Carolina and \u003cb\u003eAmanda Graham\u003c\/b\u003e, Relay-Leverage Leadership Coach, Robeson County Public Schools, North Carolina\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e gives leaders and teachers the specific observable actions that move teachers at exponential speed. Leaders will learn the language and skills that will take a new teacher from good to great within one year, and progress will be seen in a matter of days. The key skills are broken down into bite-sized actionable moves that anyone can master if followed well.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLindsey Robinson, \u003c\/b\u003eSuperintendent, Chicago International Charter School, Illinois\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Paul Bambrick-Santoyo’s work has revolutionized my approach to coaching teachers, replacing overwhelming and ineffective feedback with manageable action steps that teachers can realistically implement. \u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e distills Paul’s decades of experience into the EXACT book every instructional leader should have within arm’s reach.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Janet Thorton\u003c\/b\u003e, Instructional Leadership Coach, Texas\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster\u003c\/i\u003e has been an invaluable resource in our work with schools in Chile. Paul Bambrick-Santoyo offers a practical vision and an actionable blueprint for supporting school leaders and teachers to develop the key practices that enhance student learning.”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Maria Luis Valdes, \u003c\/b\u003eHead of Teacher and Leadership Development, Aptus Chile\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Once again, Paul has lit a fire within educators! Whether turnaround, overcoming a plateau, or maintaining strong student outcomes, \u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e and its resources are the gold standard for impact and innovation within schools. Run (don't walk!) to read \u003ci\u003eGet Better Faster 2.0\u003c\/i\u003e! 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