PA Reading First -- Coaching Series

Coaching Series

Coaching, Part I (K-12)

Continuing Education Hours: 90

Available Versions:

Expert-facilitated, Study Group, Self-study, Graduate Credit

Overview

While understanding “what is coaching,” the online learner will explore the effective qualities of instructional coaches that will improve student achievement through a variety of activities and analyses.

Objectives

At the completion of this course, you will be able to:

Define coaching
Explain why coaching is an effective initiative for improving student achievement
Describe the characteristics associated with coaches
Articulate the various activities in which coaches engage
Assess how coaches’ use of time impacts student achievement
Analyze how a teacher successfully moves into a coaching position
Determine how coaching is integral to school culture and school improvement processes
Apply coaching strategies with teachers in your school

Coaching, Part II (K-12)

Continuing Education Hours:90

Available Versions:

Expert-facilitated, Study Group, Self-study, Graduate Credit

Overview

This course provides the answer to the question “How do I implement coaching successfully?” By understanding the environment of learning, course participants will be provided with coaching tools to expand student achievement.

Objectives

At the completion of this course, you will be able to:

Describe the key components of the coaching model
Describe how to build trust in a coach’s relationship with teachers
Explain how coaching success is measured
Analy ze the role of data in the work of a coach
Describe the significance of cultivating a culture of continuous learning in your work environment
Articulate the characteristics of adult learners
Evaluate the needs of adult learners in terms of their general
characteristics and individual learning styles
Demonstrate classroom observation/visitation skills and strategies
Develop presentation skills and strategies
Identify local, state and national resources to support coaching efforts
Determine the criteria for establishing coaching priorities
Cope with obstacles to coaching
Determine how coaching is integral to school culture and school improvement processes
Apply coaching strategies with teachers in your school

Problem-based Approach to K-3 Literacy Coaching

Continuing Education Hours: 90

Available Versions:

Expert-facilitated, Study Group, Self-study, Graduate Credit

Overview

Through a process of problem identification and problem analysis, the learner will find out how to execute coaching strategies and literacy approaches to encourage the implementation of best practices in early literacy.

Objectives

At the completion of this course, you will be able to:

Identify and prioritize problems encountered in K-3 literacy coaching
Recognize diverse degrees of teacher receptiveness towards K-3 literacy coaching
Empower teachers to implement best practices in K-3 literacy classrooms
Support teachers to engage in reflective practices
Demonstrate an understanding of effective components of the comprehensive literacy framework
Collaborate and analyze classroom management issues and solutions in K-3 literacy classrooms
Determine how coaching is integral to school culture and school improvement processes
Apply coaching strategies with teachers in your school