Course 1

 Sep 2024 to Jan 2025

Foundations of Instructional Coaching

Required Texts: Jim Knights, The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching: Seven Factors for Success

A Quality Instructional Coach

• Utilizes the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) coaching model which includes, Pre-partnership, Collaborative Planning, Implementation, Reflection, and Follow-up

• Professionally supports teachers in creating and accomplishing goals aligned with the vision and expectations of the school and district through high-quality coaching practices

• Effectively improves student outcomes through building the capacity of the educators to use best practices, to meet student needs

• Builds trusting relationships through clear communication that is non-threatening and objective

• Effectively listens and communicates through asking probing and reflective questions

• Can help teachers to analyze and utilize data to shift instructional decision-making and practices

• Understands the differences between elementary and secondary student development and elementary and secondary pedagogy