'22-23 Coaching: Embodying a Mindset to Support Educators

***This is part of a year long, multi-session training***

Structured coaching conversations increase the sense of professional support, efficacy, and independence in education. Make professional conversations count! As educators, coaching practices support collaboration with paraprofessionals, team members, and families. Learn to use coaching to support educators as they implement best educational practices. Learn, practice, and return to your educational community ready to foster reflection and build capacity.

You will also explore and discuss coaching in education that includes virtual and in-person observations, feedback, and modeling. Learn effective ways to use virtual platforms as well as in person strategies in these practice-filled sessions.

During this professional development opportunity for the 22-23 school year, participants are required to participate in all of the following virtual monthly sessions: 

• Tuesday, Sept 27, 2022 9:00-12:00
• Monday, Oct 17, 2022 9:00-11:00
• Thursday, Dec 1, 2022 9:00-12:00
• Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023 9:00-11:00
• Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023 9:00-12:00
• Tuesday, Mar 28, 2023 9:00-11:00
• Thursday, Apr 27, 2023 9:00-12:00

Participants will -- 

• Define coaching and the characteristics that make it different than other relationships between professional colleagues
• Demonstrate an understanding of research that supports coaching as an agent of change and professional growth
• Recognize behaviors and strategies that build professional rapport
• Identify and demonstrate committed listening and powerful speaking skills
• Practice a structured model for coaching conversations that will build district capacity and is designed for use in multiple contexts 
• Discuss and explore the use of video technology to support coaching
• Use self-reflection to create a personalized implementation plan
• Explore and review online resources for continued growth in coaching skills