Module One: Defining Coaching and PD in EC

Learning Objectives:

• Define coaching and the role of a coach.

• Compare and contrast education, training, and technical assistance as outlined in the NAEYC Training and Technical Assistance Glossary.

• Describe the Technical Assistance Continuum from mentoring, through coaching, to consulting as outlined in the NAEYC Training and Technical Assistance Glossary. 

• Describe ways in which healthy, effective relationships are formed as defined in Colorado’s Competencies for Early Childhood Coaches

Module Resources:

These resources are needed before or used for the Module 1 session.

• NAEYC Early Childhood Education Professional Development: Training and Technical Assistance Glossary

• Top Ten Coaching Myths from Rush and Shelden (start at minute 15:49 to 19:30) 

Additional Module Resources:

• NAEYC Recommendations for Those Facilitating Educator Preparation and Professional Development 

• PDIS: Learn about Credential Offerings 

• The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook 2nd ed. (2020) by Dathan Rush and M’Lisa Shelden 

Competencies

• Competencies for Early Childhood Educators and Professionals

• Colorado Competencies for Early Childhood Coaches