The Essential Guide for Student-Centered Coaching: What Every K-12 Coach and School Leader Needs to Know

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Using the text, The Essential Guide for Student-Centered Coaching: What Every K-12 Coach and School Leader Needs to Know, this course will frame how Student-Centered Coaching serves as an evidence-based model of professional learning that focuses on student outcomes. Shifting the focus from “fixing” teachers to partnering with them to reach goals for student learning takes coaching to the heart of what matters most in schools. This text includes materials that are grounded in the latest research and the authors’ extensive experience in the field of coaching. Readers will find:

  • An emphasis on how coaching can be asset-based and focused on equity.
  • Current research in adult learning and professional development.
  • Examples of how to integrate curriculum into coaching cycles.
  • Anecdotes that illustrate what Student-Centered Coaching looks like across grade levels and content areas.

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for DoDEA Educators.

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What You Will Learn

  • Observe techniques in action with teachers and students
  • Analyze classroom instruction to learn how to execute techniques
  • Practice the techniques to gain confidence
  • Record, review, and share with others for feedback
  • Continue to build and enhance skills for developing strong instructional techniques in the schools

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

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