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Educators, like the best athletes, need coaches. We expect our educators to be nimble, creative, problem-solvers who can think on their feet and respond with humor, empathy, calm, concern, and strength--whatever the situation calls for. But simply being an educator doesn’t guarantee those qualities. In fact, no one person could meet all of the demands of today’s educators single-handedly. Let CESA 7 coaches provide an environment in which educators; veteran and novices alike, feel safe being learners themselves.
What is the goal of Coaching?
Coaching offers educators the opportunity to learn with someone from outside their typical circle of influence. In the best cases, the relationship becomes a confidential partnership in which two people (Coach and Educator) work together around an agreed upon set of competencies (skills, knowledge, and behaviors). The coaching process provides focus, perspective, and an environment in which the educator engages in critical and targeted reflection on his/her practice as it relates to their goal(s). Further, by going through the coaching process, educators are better equipped to then coach others in your organization
What are the benefits of Coaching?
Coaches nurture great performance…
The best coach is the person who can help get you from where you are now to where you want to be, based on your own goals, insight, and knowledge.
Empowers individuals and encourages them to take responsibility
Increases employee and staff engagement
Improves individual performance
Helps identify and develop high potential employees
Helps identify both organizational and individual strengths and development opportunities
Helps to motivate and empower individuals to excel
Demonstrates organizational commitment to human resource development
Who Should Be Coached?
The answer is anyone. We can take a cue from top-performing professional athletes who all have coaches who assist them in achieving their professional goals. You will want to consider coaching for:
New Teachers and Administrators
Emergency or Alternatively Certified Teachers and Administrators
Improving Teachers and Administrators
Team of Teachers and Teams of Administrators