CCSD Professional Learning Department

 Coaching Endorsement Program
"The Key to Success"
      

Nancy L. Larimer, Program Coordinator
Email
Phone: 770-514-3884
FAX: 678-594-8564

The Coaching Endorsement Program is designed to provide experienced educators with the special knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors needed to support both experienced and novice educators in the continued enhancement of high performance teaching, learning, and leading.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must successfully complete the following two courses to earn the Coaching Endorsement:

Ø   Course #1, A Foundation for Performance-Based Coaching:  A five-day class held in the summer at the Martha J. Moore Center provides the foundation curriculum.  (4 PLUs)
     Class A:  June 18-22, or
     Class B:  June 25-29

Ø   Course #2, Performance-Based Coaching in Action:  A year-long  practicum, that provides a field experience from August through May, includes site-based one-on-one coaching and facilitation of group collaboration. Participants attend class meetings one evening a month at the Martha J. Moore Center, and participate in online learning activities. (6 PLUs)

CANDIDATES MUST:
Be a current Cobb County employee
Hold a clear, renewable certificate
Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in education
Have no other current commitments to graduate school, endorsement programs, or academies
Possess basic competencies in oral and written communication and technology skills

       NOTE:  Upon successful completion of the program, the Coaching Endorsement is added to the candidate's certificate, however the endorsement does not guarantee consideration for other employment opportunities.

 

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Ø    Demonstrates outstanding instructional and classroom management skills

Ø   Effectively plans and implements best practice strategies to produce desired results

Ø   Conveys verbally/non-verbally an enthusiasm for teaching and learning

Ø   Models professional and ethical attitudes and behaviors

Ø   Shows genuine interest in helping others and a willingness to spend the time required

Ø   Is willing to be open to the diverse perspectives and ideas of others

Ø   Has the ability to be confident, decisive, sensitive, and flexible while working with others

Ø   Is energetic, enthusiastic, and positive toward him/herself and others

Ø   Is able to clearly and effectively communicate thoughts and knowledge about educational practices to others

Ø   Understands the role of coaching to advance teacher effectiveness and improve student learning

Seeks and accepts a leadership role and other responsibilities in the school and/or district

  

TO APPLY
CLICK HERE
(Application window OPEN until May 21st)   

 

   

 

 

 

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