EL 530 Instructional Coaching

Registration Restriction: Participants must be current holders of a valid Alabama teaching certificate, and otherwise meet state eligibility requirements for a mathematics coaching position. This program requires field experience in a real-world teaching environment and at least three years of experience as an Elementary teacher. Note: this is not an initial certification program. This course is based on the Alabama Coaching Framework (ALSDE, 2020) and is designed to present a comprehensive overview of coaching requirements to improve teacher practice and student achievement.  An emphasis is placed on the following areas: Collecting and discussing data, sharing objective feedback and dialogue, identification of teacher and student needs, modeling, co-teaching and/or leading, sharing instructional practices, observations, debriefing, reflection, and professional learning practices. Topics will also include traditional, blended, and virtual aspects of coaching.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the Mathematics Coaching Endorsement Certificate Program