Description
I. Theoretical and Research Background 1. The Development of Executive Skills in the Brain: Biology and Experience 2. Theoretical Underpinnings for Coaching II. Our Coaching Model 3. Introduction 4. Coaching Secondary Students 5. Coaching Elementary Students 6. Case Examples III. Coaching Techniques 7. Motivational Interviewing 8. Communication Techniques for Elementary Coaches 9. Self-Assessment as a Tool for Honing Coaching Skills 10. Goal-Setting and Action Planning 11. Progress Monitoring IV. Strategies and Special Applications 12. Strategies to Support Executive Skills Coaching 13. Adaptations for Coaching Students with Disabilities 14. Other Forms of Coaching 15. Parting Thoughts Appendix 1. Getting to Know You Survey Appendix 2. Executive Skills Questionnaire–Student Version Appendix 3. Executive Skills Questionnaire–Adult Version Appendix 4. Executive Skills Problem Checklist Appendix 5. Executive Skills Semistructured Interview–Student Version Appendix 6. Parent Handout Appendix 7. School-Based Model Coaching Contract Appendix 8. Model Independent Coaching Contract Appendix 9. Goal Planning Template Appendix 10. Daily Coaching Form Appendix 11. Coach Feedback Form–Student Version Appendix 12. Coach Feedback Form–Coach Version Appendix 13. Executive Skills Questionnaire for Children–Preschool/Kindergarten Version Appendix 14. Executive Skills Questionnaire for Children–Lower Elementary Version Appendix 15. Executive Skills Questionnaire for Children/Adolescents Appendix 16. Executive Skills Problem Checklist–Elementary Version for Teachers Appendix 17. Executive Skills Problem Checklist–Elementary Version for Parents Appendix 18. Basic Motivational Interviewing Self-Assessment Appendix 19. Advanced Motivational Interviewing Self-Assessment Form Appendix 20. Motivational Interviewing Resources Appendix 21. Environmental Modifications Menu Appendix 22. Example of Elaborate Incentive System Appendix 23. Strategies for Specific Executive Skills Appendix 24. How to Write an Essay Appendix 25. How to Plan and Complete Long-Term Projects Appendix 26. Studying for Tests Appendix 27. How to Organize Notebooks/Homework Appendix 28. How to Take Notes Appendix 29. Learning to Solve Problems References Index
