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Feb 1, 2012
"Significant Research and Readings on Comprehensive Induction"
Harry and Rosemary Wong (2012)
This is a frequently updated compendium of research and readings on comprehensive induction, coaching, and mentoring with emphasis on the difference between the three processes.  The summaries are divided into three sections:  1) mentoring, 2) sustained professional development, and 3) coaching.

Jan 2012
"Coaching Teachers to Be Effective Teachers"
www.teachers.net, Harry and Rosemary Wong (September 2011)
The role of an instructional coach is to improve the effectiveness of teacher instruction.  Look at “instruction”—the act, process, or art of imparting knowledge and skill.  Look at “coach”—to teach.  The focus of instructional coaches is to teach teachers how to be effective instructors.