Coaching 101 - Virtual Training

Course description

Structured coaching conversations increase the sense of professional support, efficacy, and independence in education. Make professional conversations count! As teachers, coaching practices support collaboration with paraprofessional staff and team members. Administrators and instructional coaches will 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. Each participant will engage in a virtual coaching conversation and self-reflection after completion of this in-person session; appointments will be scheduled during this training. 

• This training is approved for 6.0 continuing education clock hours for Kansas licensed Speech/Language Pathologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. 

Learning Objectives

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
• 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

Refund Policy

Registration may be cancelled up to 14 days prior to the event for a full refund. Cancellations received within 14 days of the event will not be refunded. No-show registrations will also not be refunded.

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