Resources

Articles 

• List of Coaching Resources compiled by the Professional Development Committee

• Coaching Practices Rating Scale for Assessing Adherence to Evidence-Based Early Childhood Intervention Practices by Dathan D. Rush and M'Lisa L. Shelden from Casetools

• Evidence-Based Definition of Coaching Practices by Dathen D. Rush and M'Lisa L. Shelden from CaseinPoint

• Supervising or Coaching - What's the Difference? by Margie Carter

Organizations 

• From the MN SMART - New online interactive modules convey a practical understanding of Relationship Based Professional Development (RBPD).  Insight into best practices and specific strategies for coaching, mentoring, consultation and technical assistance are reviewed.  http://mnsmart.metrostate.edu/orientation.html

• Early Childhood Community - Sponsored by CONNECT & NPDCI at the FPG Child Development Institute provides a list of resources and discussions on professional development, including coaching, in early childhood. http://community.fpg.unc.edu/discussions/wiki-pd-approaches/discuss-coaching.

Blogs

• International Coaching Federation - The largest worldwide resource for professional coaches. http://icfheadquarters.blogspot.com/?CFID=8872206&CFTOKEN=69387355