pt. 1. Making the case for instructional expertise. The leader's role in developing teacher expertise: It takes expertise to make expertise

Building shared understanding

pt. 2. Developing an expert instructional eye. The five dimensions of teaching and learning: Purpose

Student engagement

Curriculum and pedagogy

Assessment for student learning

Classroom environment and culture. Applying the five dimensions of teaching and learning: Analysis. pt. 3. Leading for instructional improvement. Observing classroom practice: Leadership begins with purpose

The learning walkthrough

The goal-setting and implementation walkthrough

The supervisory walkthrough

Responding to observations: Observations, interpretations, and feedback

Classroom observations and honest conversations

The development of shared vision: a district case

Organizing thinking: a middle school case

Orchestrating professional learning: Leaders as conductors

Orchestrating professional learning

Coaching to improve practice: What is coaching?

Why does coaching matter?

Modes of coaching

Peer coaching and mentoring

Cognitive coaching

Instructional coaching and content coaching

Expertise in content coaching

Research-decide-coach. pt. 4. Embracing new opportunities for leading and learning. The leader's role in improving teacher practice: Reciprocal accountability

Leading with an inquiry stance

A new vision for improving learning for all

Appendices: A. 5D framework

B. Types of classroom observations.