Course Overview
The Art & Science of Instructional Coaching: School Year 2024-2025
The Art & Science of Instructional Coaching
A Coaching Collaborative for Transformational Change
Are you an instructional coach, aspiring coach, or veteran in the field? This course isn’t just about “what” you coach, but how you coach for transformative impact.
In this course, you will reflect and reconnect with your purpose and passion for supporting teachers. You’ll build your toolbox and master powerful coaching moves grounded in research. You’ll explore a framework for effective coaching across contexts and how you can confidently navigate coaching cycles with diverse teachers. You’ll learn how to understand and build teacher agency to drive student learning through responsive support targeting instructional improvement. This course will empower you to become a catalyst for growth in your school community.
Who is this course for?
This course is for Instructional Coaches, Literacy Coaches, Curriculum Directors, Principals, Administrators, and Higher Ed administrators.
Course description
Are you looking to amplify your impact as a coach? This engaging virtual course will help you learn and reflect on your coaching skills and abilities in order to ignite student learning through the power of effective coaching.
Throughout ten interactive sessions that focus on content, application, and professional practice, you will deeply immerse yourself in learning about coaching and how to put that learning into practice. You’ll also have access to one-on-one coaching opportunities that will allow you to focus on your personal coaching needs, goals, and growth.
Throughout the course, you will experience:
- Interactive workshops: Dive deep into crucial coaching topics like data-driven planning, fostering growth mindsets, and providing impactful feedback.
- Actionable resources: Practical strategies, templates, and research will empower you to navigate real-world coaching challenges.
- Thriving community: Connect, share, and grow with a vibrant network of coaches in this exclusive online course.
- Personalized coaching: Elevate your practice with one-on-one coaching sessions for tailored guidance and feedback. The number of one-on-one coaching sessions you sign up for will be determined collaboratively with the instructor based on your needs and goals.
By the end of this course, you’ll learn how to:
- Distinguish student-centered versus teacher-centered goals.
- Utilize various coaching stances in your practice.
- Confidently design and implement coaching cycles that spark teacher growth and student success.
- Leverage adult learning theory and teacher agency as drivers of change.
- Provide feedback and nurture self-reflection.
- Navigate diverse coaching scenarios with a toolkit of strategies.
- Create and implement a coaching cycle.
Ready to transform your coaching practice and more effectively impact teachers and students? Join now to be part of a thriving community of coaches who support, inspire, and learn from each other.
Course expectations for all participants:
- Attend all synchronous online meetings for their entire duration.
- If unable to attend a live online session reach out to your instructor to notify them and request a recording.
- Purchase the required course materials (see list below).
- Complete 1-2 hours worth of asynchronous assignments prior to the course start date.
- Complete assignments between classes.
- Arrange one-on-one coaching sessions with the instructor throughout the year to support your whole-group learning.
Required course materials:
The Art of Coaching 2.0: The Definitive Guide to the Art of Coaching: How to Thrive as a Transformational Coach by Elena Aguilar (coming out July 23rd, 2024)
Student-focused Coaching: The Instructional Coach’s Guide to Supporting Student Success Through Teacher Collaboration by Jan Hasbrouck and Daryl Michel
The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching: Seven Factors for Success by Jim Knight
Individualized coaching sessions to be determined based on individual scheduling needs.
Asynchronous course work will need to be completed between synchronous sessions.
30 professional development hours are available through attending the live sessions with an additional 10 hours available based on the number of coaching sessions chosen.
Dates
2024:
SEP 10 | OCT 8 | NOV 5 | DEC 3
2025:
JAN 14 | FEB 11 | MAR 11 | APR 8 | MAY 6 | JUN 3
Time
12:00-3:00 PM EST for all synchronous online sessions.
Course Number(s)
1458
Location and Format
Cost
$1,200
When you register for the course, apply for grant funding—which can reduce tuition by 20%.
Grade Level
Audience
Graduate Credit
Leigh Buettler, M.S.Ed.
Director of Professional Learning
What Teachers Have to Say
Frequently Asked Questions
What terms and conditions are there for professional learning registrations?
Please read the terms and conditions for our courses and workshops and contact us if you have any questions.
How do I register?
- If the course or workshop you’re interested in is on our website, please visit the course or workshop’s page and follow the link to access our online registration form. Complete the form by doing the following:
- Indicate whether you will pay with a credit card or a Purchase Order (PO).
- Fill out the participant information and workshop information sections.
- Read the Terms and Conditions and check the box to confirm your agreement.
- Click “Next”
- If you are paying with a PO:
- Please verify that your PO is complete.
- Upload the signed PO when prompted through the registration process. If you have questions please email: proflearning@sterncenter.org.
- Click “Next.”
- Your information will be sent to us to review. In 1–2 business days, we will confirm your registration by sending you an email with “Registration Confirmation” in the subject line.
- If you are paying with a credit card:
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- Enter your credit card information and click “Pay now” to complete your credit card transaction.
- Your information will be sent to us to review. In 1–2 business days, we will confirm your registration by sending you an email with “Registration Confirmation” in the subject line.
- If the course or workshop you’re interested in is not listed on our website, please contact us to learn more.
I want to apply for tuition funding. When and how do I do this?
The Stern Center’s Cynthia K. Hoehl Institute for Excellence (CKHIE) provides grants to reduce the cost of our programs for educators, helping to make vital professional learning more readily accessible. When you register for a course or workshop, we’ll ask if you want to apply for grant funding. Select “Yes,” and we’ll ask how the grant will help your work as an educator. You will be required to submit a paragraph or two about your professional learning goals.
After you apply for funding, we’ll calculate the amount of your grant and subtract it from the cost of the course or workshop. Most grants provide 20% off of tuition.
You can read more about applying for grant funding here.
I’m considering taking a course for graduate credit. How long do I have to decide?
Graduate Credit Policy
Vermont State University (VtSU): If you are registering for a course that offers graduate credit from VTSU, you may add graduate credit up to and including the first day of class.
Graduate Credit Withdrawal Policy: For classes running consecutive days, participants who withdraw must decide by the end of the first day whether to request a graduate credit refund. To request a refund, email the Professional Learning Intake Coordinator at proflearning@sterncenter.org or by phone at 802-276-8684.
My school said they would register me. Do I need to do anything else?
Please confirm with your school that they have completed all the necessary steps to register you. Please do not plan to attend the class without verifying that you are registered, as we may be unable to accommodate you due to limited seating. If you are officially registered, you will receive a Registration Confirmation email. If you do not receive a Registration Confirmation email, please check with your school.
What can tuition funding be used for?
Tuition funding through the Cynthia K. Hoehl Institute may be used for a percentage of the following professional learning costs:
- Tuition
Funding cannot be applied to the following:
- Graduate credits
- MindPlay Comprehensive Reading Course
- Travel costs
- Materials costs
What is a purchase order or PO?
- A purchase order (PO) is a document from your school or district stating that they will pay a certain amount for you to attend a course or workshop. A PO allows us to invoice your school or district for your attendance.
- A PO might look something like this.
- A PO is not a number. Please supply the complete document to register, not just the PO number.
How do I register with a purchase order?
You’ll need to complete a purchase order (PO) before you register. Make sure your PO fulfills the following:
- The PO is issued to “Stern Center for Language and Learning.”
- The unit price is for the total cost (if your school or district pays for only part of the total cost, please email us at proflearning@sterncenter.org.
- The PO is signed by an authorized party at your school or district.
- Upload your PO as part of the registration process.
Can you invoice my school or district so they can make a PO?
Unfortunately no. We cannot submit invoices without first receiving a PO.
My school/district/I sent you a PO. Why am I not registered?
Ensure you have also completed and submitted a registration form and your PO. Without both documents, we cannot register you.
Make sure you sent us a copy of the PO itself and not just a PO number or a letter of intent from your school or district. We cannot invoice either of these items without the PO document itself.
Please get in touch with us if you haven’t received confirmation of your registration 1–2 business days after you submitted a completed PO and the registration information form. We may have missed one of these documents and would appreciate your letting us know to look for them.
My School or district won’t cover the total cost of a course or workshop. How can I complete my registration?
If your school or district is paying for only part of the total cost, please get in touch with us by calling 802-276-8684 or emailing proflearning@sterncenter.org. To complete your registration, you must send the remaining balance by check or credit card payment.
How do I pay for graduate credit?
Please make all payments to the Stern Center for Language and Learning. We’ll handle the rest!
If you are worried about the course or workshop filling up, you can pay with a credit card or check while you wait for your PO to be completed. Please check with your school or district before doing this to make sure you can be reimbursed when the PO is completed.
If paying for the course out-of-pocket isn’t an option for you, please get in touch with us.
My school or district is still working on my PO. Can I still register?
We’re sorry, but we cannot accept registrations without proof or payment or proof of intent to pay (such as a completed PO).
Can I still take a course if I need to miss one or more days?
All participants must be prepared for and attend every class and be ready to participate as required by the instructor.
If that is not possible for you, please get in touch with us before registering. You may still be able to take the course in some instances, but such decisions are at the course instructor’s discretion. Please refer to our Attendance & Participation Policy.
Can I audit a course or workshop?
Auditing our public offerings is not available. All attendees must register, pay tuition, and follow the attendance and participation policy.
Do I need to register with Wilson® after I enroll in the course or workshop with the Stern Center?
If you wish to receive a certificate of attendance, access additional resources, and register for graduate credit (when available), you will need to pre-register with Wilson. These resources and materials are only available through Wilson.
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