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 beginning your class and requesting clock hours or SU credit will be included in your registration confirmation email. Check your Junk/Spam folder if you do not see it!

You can register anytime between September 1, 2025 and August 25, 2026, but your course MUST be completed by August 31, 2026.

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.