“It Kind of Takes over the Life of the Building:” The Influence of Standardized Testing on Coaches’ Daily Work

Abstract

Through this retrospective interview study, we explored the ways in which coaches described how their daily work with teachers was impacted by a pervasive culture of pressure surrounding standardized assessment and achievement in one school district. Ultimately, we identified five ways in which coaches’ work with teachers was impacted as a result of the assessment culture. Implications for administrators and coaches in school districts, as well as researchers are provided.

Keywords:

• Assessment
• coaching
• professional development
• school leadership
• standardized testing