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What You'll Learn
Step into the role of an impactful leader and gain actionable strategies to inspire and support others.
Key takeaways
- Core principles of adult learning theory and their application in instructional coaching
- Effective facilitation practices for guiding educators through challenging conversations
- Strategies for offering feedback that fosters growth and collaboration
- Strengths-based coaching techniques that support both personal and professional development
- Actionable methods to inspire and empower others within your educational community
Dive into adult learningThe process of coaching educators requires a complex and critical set of skills, and it differs greatly from educating and supporting students. Facilitating challenging conversations, offering feedback, and increasing community and collaboration can be daunting, especially if you have not previously practiced instructional coaching.
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Cultivate coaching skillsBy mastering adult learning theory and facilitation practices, you'll strengthen your ability to coach with confidence and empathy. This will not only enhance your own professional growth, but inspire growth in others, creating a more collaborative and supportive educational environment.
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Lead with confidenceThis course equips you with practical strategies that can be immediately applied in your coaching practice. As we delve into the core values that inform our coaching philosophy, we'll blend theory and core facilitation techniques in preparation for implementing strengths-based coaching approaches.
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Schedule and Topics
This course is open for participation from February 24 to May 5, 2025, with new topics opening at regular intervals. While you can move through the course at your own pace, we find that 2 hours per topic works best for most participants.
Course begins
Participants who are registered prior to the course start date will receive course login details by February 24, when participation begins. For more information on access and participation, please visit our FAQ page.
Preview an introductory video from the course:
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Topic 1
Classroom Visits
Guiding principle: Cultivating strengths |
Topic 2
Classroom Debriefs
Guiding principle: Critical reflection |
Topic 3
Meaningful Meetings
Guiding principle: Cycles of inquiry |
Topic 4
Effective Workshop Planning
Guiding principle: Communities of practice |
Topic 5
Action Planning for Productive Projects
Guiding principle: Contextualized design |
Topic 6
Leadership Coaching
Guiding principle: Culturally relevant and sustaining pedagogy |
Course ends
Course participation ends and assignments close on April 21. During the two weeks after this date, final grades and certificates will be processed.
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Meet Your Facilitator
Courtney BrownCourtney's work is informed by her range of experiences as a high school and middle school teacher of English and the humanities. Grounded in the philosophies of project-based learning and literacy across the disciplines, Courtney supports school leaders and teachers to develop culturally relevant curriculum and practices in order to enable students and schools to thrive and achieve their potential. Currently, her work includes a focus on developing PLC's and school-wide practices to support struggling schools to leverage mandates and build on their strengths.
"Teachers are each learning and developing their practice at their own pace. It takes time." |
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Take Your Next Steps
This opportunity is designed for K-12 educators to grow independently, or as part of a team. Still have questions? Check out our FAQ page, or contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to working alongside you!