Purpose of the Course
The Instructional Coaching Academy is a course for new instructional coaches to explore the foundations of effective instructional coaching. Coaches will learn what effective coaches do and practice implementing the critical coaching moves within a coaching cycle. They will learn effective communication practices including active listening, paraphrasing, noticing and questioning. Throughout the course coaches will be developing habits of reflective practice and collaboration with colleagues.
You’ll walk away with a concrete understanding of:
The 3 coaching stances and approaches
The 3 foundational elements of coaching: Way of Being, Coaching Skills & a Coaching Process
What a coaching cycle is & how it works
Different coaching models & how they might work in your context
Class Dates
This class will be held at our Johnston location. Additional activities online will also be required.
Registration information coming soon!
Questions? Contact Michelle Vaughan (mvaughan@heartlandaea.org)