Chapter 11 Accelerating Leadership Excellence: NYC Leadership Academy’s School Leadership Coaching Model

Abstract

As states and districts increasingly focus on school leadership training programs, one less discussed yet vital component is the support mechanisms that can accelerate school leadership performance. This chapter highlights the unique school coaching model developed by NYC Leadership Academy (Leadership Academy), a national organization focused on improving student outcomes through effective leadership practice. Using a standards-based, facilitative approach to coaching early-career leaders in high-need schools, the Leadership Academy has developed a rigorous process for training and developing a cadre of coaches to provide intensive coaching support to school leaders that focuses on strengthening their leadership performance. The chapter discusses the methods and results of the Leadership Academy’s coaching model for the 139 principals leading high-need schools as part of the U.S. Department of Education’s School Leadership Program (SLP) and offers insights into school leadership coaching as a distinct professional practice in education.

Citation

Temple Fairchild, T. (2012), "Chapter 11 Accelerating Leadership Excellence: NYC Leadership Academy’s School Leadership Coaching Model", Sanzo, K., Myran, S. and Normore, A.H. (Ed.) Successful School Leadership Preparation and Development (Advances in Educational Administration, Vol. 17), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 209-235. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1479-3660(2012)0000017014