Why Should I Enroll in this 10 Day E-Course?
This E-course provides attendees with unlimited access to this PD for 10 days. This takes sustained professional development to the highest level.
Research
The research outlining the effectiveness of instructional coaching is ubiquitous. Studies have shown a correlation between instructional coaching, teacher instruction, and student engagement. According to Charner and Medrich (2017), "In the 2015 Charner and Mean study of teachers who had been coached, fully 99 percent of these teachers said that changes in their practice had an impact on student engagement" (p. 6).
How is the course structured?
With 10 days of unlimited access to this presentation, attendees will have more than enough time to dive deep into the research on instructional coaching. Through a series of (15) self-paced lectures, averaging less than five minutes per lecture, attendees will review the latest research on instructional coaching and its benefits.
How will learning be assessed?
Attendees will have an opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned via formative assessments embedded into the course. Each quiz assesses the attendees' comprehension of the concepts discussed in the lectures. At the conclusion of this course, attendees will also have an opportunity to complete a brief survey to indicate the effectiveness of this course.
What can attendees expect to gain from this course?
· You will gain a more complete and comprehensive definition of instructional coaching.
· You will learn how instructional coaching serves as meaningful professional development.
· You will understand what quality instructional coaching looks like.
· You will be exposed to some of the latest research on the benefits of instructional coaching for teachers, assistant principals, and principals.
How do I enroll large groups?
There are several packages available for group enrollment including:
1. Small Group Package - Up to 10 educators
2. Medium Group Package - Up to 25 educators
3. Large Group Package - Up to 60 educators
For schools or districts desiring to enroll groups larger than 60 educators, please email [email protected].
Contact Us
For inquiries related to Purpose Pushers Academy, pricing, and/or content, please email [email protected].
Course Curriculum
"Build Capacity. Inspire Purpose."
Jahkari “JT” Taylor is an award-winning educator, researcher, instructionauthor, entrepreneur, and highly-sought after speaker. He has presented across the state of Virginia and Maryland at K-12 schools, colleges/universities, and professional conferences. Throughout his career, he has won numerous awards including the Iota Phi Lambda Emerald Educator Award, Teacher of the Year for Oscar Smith High School, and Overall City-Wide Teacher of the Year for Chesapeake Public Schools. In 2019, JT was selected as an ASCD Emerging Leader for the 2019 cohort.
Improved Instruction
Teachers have reported that instructional coaching has improved the quality of their instruction (Charner & Medrich, 2017).
Additional Instructional Tools
Teachers have also self-reported that their knowledge of research-based strategies increased as a result of receiving instructional coaching (Charner & Medrich, 2017)
Improved Collective Efficacy
Additionally, teachers have expressed a new interest in professional learning to improve their craft as a result of instructional coaching (Charner & Medrich, 2017).