A Leader’s Guide to the Coaching Approach for Family Services Professionals

This guide helps Head Start program leaders plan and implement the Coaching Approach in their programs. It offers practical tools and clear steps to enhance family services staff skills and build stronger relationships with families.

Overview of the Coaching Approach

This section explains what the Coaching Approach is, why it matters, and how the coaching cycle helps staff strengthen their practice.

Implementing the Coaching Approach

This section explains the four stages of implementation and what programs do at each stage to plan, start, and improve the Coaching Approach.

Coaching Approach for Family Services Professionals Toolkit

This section offers tools to support each step of the Coaching Approach, from preparing your program to setting goals and reflecting on progress.

Coaching Approach Reference List

This section lists the sources that informed the guide and points to other helpful resources.