Background
My work in coaching involves the use of Practice-Based Coaching (PBC), which is a professional development approach that involves developing a collaborative partnership, creating shared goals and action planning, conducting focused observations, and encouraging reflection and providing feedback.
Publications
McLeod, R. H., Hardy, J. K., & Carden, K. C.* (2023). A review of the literature: Distance coaching in early childhood settings. Journal of Early Intervention, 46(1), 3-18. https://doi.org/10.1177/10538151231159639 https://doi.org/10.1177/10538151231159639
Hardy, J. K., McLeod, R. H., & Hemmeter, M. L. (2022). Focused observation. In P. S. Snyder, M. L. Hemmeter, & L. Fox (Eds.), Essentials of practice-based coaching (pp. 111-126). Brookes.
Hemmeter, M. L., Snyder, P., Fox, L., Algina, J., Hardy, J. K., Bishop, C., & Veguilla, M. (2020). Corollary child outcomes from the Pyramid Model professional development intervention efficacy trial. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 54(1), 204-218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecresq.2020.08.004
Hardy, J. K., Basler, S., & Hemmeter, M. L. (2019, July). Coaching conversations: Using constructive and supportive feedback to build practitioners’ confidence and competence. Webinar for the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations: Unpacking Coaching Webinar Series.
McLeod, R., Hardy, J. K., & Grifenhagen, J. (2019). Coaching quality in pre-kindergarten classrooms: Perspectives from a statewide study. Early Childhood Education Journal, 47(2), 175-186. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-018-0899-5 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-018-0899-5
McLeod, R., Artman-Meeker, K., & Hardy, J. K. (2017). Preparing yourself for coaching: Partnering for success. Young Children, 72(3), 75-81.
Hemmeter, M. L., Hardy, J. K., Schnitz, A. G., Adams, J. M., & Kinder, K. A. (2015). Effects of training and coaching with performance feedback on teachers' use of Pyramid Model practices. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 35(3), 144-156. https://doi.org/10.1177/0271121415594924
Schnitz, A. G., Hardy, J. K., Artman, K. M., & Hemmeter,
M. L. (2013). Helping teachers implement the Pyramid Model using Practice-Based
Coaching [Monograph]. Young Exceptional
Children, 15, 95-110.