The Principal-Coach Partnership

The principal-coach partnership is one of the school's most powerful leadership teams. In this essential guide, authors Michelle Marrillia, Brittany Mozingo, and Rebecca Nicolas provide a proven framework with four phases for building professional trust, aligning on goals, and sustaining practices for continued growth. Learn how to create a strong, interdependent relationship that models true collaboration for lasting student impact.

K 12 principals and instructional coaches can use this book to:

• Identify core tasks and functions of responsible principals and instructional coaches
• Establish expectations and practices to foster rapport, support, and professional trust
• Delineate high-priority goals and the actionable steps necessary to achieve those goals
• Monitor progress and adapt strategies based on student performance data
• Develop effective, sustainable plans for future improvement based on available resources

Contents

Introduction

Phase 1: Setting the Stage for Collaboration

Phase 2: Establishing Goals and Actions

Phase 3: Monitoring and Adjusting

Phase 4: Looking Ahead

Epilogue

Appendix A: The Partnership Framework Alignment Guide

Appendix B: The Partnership Calendar

References and Resources

Index