ASCD PD Online courses are self-paced, web-based, media-rich learning experiences that help users deepen their understanding of today's most important education topics. Each course includes video content, readings, auto-graded assessments, downloadable applications, and reflections. You must register for your class through Puget Sound ESD in order to request PSESD clock hours or Seattle University college credit. Instructions for requesting clock hours or SU credit will be included in your registration confirmation email. Register anytime between now and August 15, 2019, but your course MUST be completed by August 31, 2019.

Whether your role is an instructional coach, department chair, team leader, curriculum specialist, teacher-mentor, or any other role designed to support classroom teachers’ growth and development, this course is for you. It has been carefully constructed to highlight the most salient elements of effective instructional coaching techniques, enabling you to become a stronger, more successful instructional leader.

Instructional coaching, as you likely know already, is an innovative approach to providing job-embedded professional development for teachers. As you may also know all too well, the job descriptions of instructional coaches are often incomplete or nonexistent. In this course, you will receive clarity on the coach’s role; a plethora of strategies; and a compelling, strengths-based focus to guide your work with the many unique teachers in your domain.

Through consistent, intentional application of the approaches you will learn and practice in this course, you will empower yourself to build your teachers’ capacity for success.

Prerequisites: Minimum computer hardware requirements with internet access.

Cancellation Policy: To receive a refund for this class, EMAIL your cancellation request to registration@psesd.org within two weeks of your registration confirmation. Refunds are valid ONLY if the participant has not started the course.

Available: 20 PSESD clock hours ($60) or 2 Seattle University credits ($100).

Syllabi for the ASCD online classes may be found here: https://bit.ly/ASCDsyllabi