Professional Learning for Mentors and Coaches

Research tells us that providing support to teachers is one of the strongest determiners for retaining teachers in the profession. In this course, participants examine the conditions necessary to provide support to teachers by building self-awareness and confidence as a mentor or coach, expanding their understanding of the role of the instructional mentor/coach; and reflecting on personal mentoring/coaching practices. Participants will be required to read assigned texts, answer reflection questions, and actively participate in monthly class meetings and discussions. This year-long course runs from October through May and is intended for new mentors and coaches. Participants are eligible to earn 1 CPD credit upon successful completion of this course. 

For additional information, please contact Jen Wojcik at jennifer.wojcik@maryland.gov.

Can small coaching successes influence a school’s culture? In this course, participants will begin by analyzing the current reality of their school’s culture of feedback. As the course progresses, participants will explore the research behind the brain’s response to feedback, reflect on their coaching beliefs, and implement innovative feedback strategies that promote autonomy and self-reflection. In the final session, participants will reflect on the shifts made in their practices and evaluate their impact on the school’s feedback culture. Participants will be required to read assigned texts, answer reflection questions, actively participate in bimonthly Community of Practice meetings (CoP) and implement application activities relevant to topics discussed in the course. This year-long course runs from September/October through June and is open to all mentors and coaches. Participants are eligible to earn 1 CPD credit upon successful completion of this course.

For additional information, please contact Jen Wojcik at jennifer.wojcik@maryland.gov.