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Academy > 21st Century > News > CFF Coaches Eligible for Free CPE Credits
PDE is again offering free facilitated CPE credit professional development courses for CFF coaches. The courses are the recommended, but not required, professional development for any CFF coach and provide a framework for instructional coaching. The course titles include: Teacher Leadership, Instructional Coaching, Part I, and Instructional Coaching, Part II.
The courses will all run in a 9 week facilitated format with one full week provided at the end of the course to complete the final plan.
Interested coaches will need to register no later than Monday, March 9, 2009.
Courses are set to begin Monday, March 16, 2009 and run for 9 weeks until Monday, May 18, 2009.
All learners participating in the facilitated CPE version of a course will receive 3 CPEs per course and must have an 80% to pass.
If you have questions regarding the courses please contact 877-574-1638 or email us.
Course Descriptions:
Teacher Leadership
This course begins with a review of the core beliefs and guiding principles about teacher leadership. You will explore how schools are rapidly changing and the complexity of the change. You will also explore the impact of school culture on learning, and will understand the behaviors and attitudes of teacher leaders. It will become a valuable resource for you and other educators.
(Also available in graduate credit, 888-235-6555)
Instructional Coaching, Part I
This course provides the answer to the question "What is coaching?" The content identifies qualities associated with effective instructional coaches and explains why coaching is an effective initiative for improving student achievement. The online learner will participate in a variety of activities and analyze his or her success. Tools for how a teacher successfully moves into a coaching position are provided. An understanding of adult learners will be explored, allowing you to apply coaching strategies with teachers in your school.
(Also available in graduate credit, 888-235-6555)
Instructional Coaching, Part II
This course provides the answer to the question, "How do I become a more effective instructional coach?" After a review of essential elements of coaching, you will learn how to use data in a coaching model. You will also learn how to implement a culture of continuous learning and receive insight on maximizing your coaching potential.
(Also available in graduate credit, 888-235-6555)
If you are taking the courses for graduate credit one more course is needed to earn the Letter of Endorsement in Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching. For more information regarding the Letter of Endorsement please contact us.
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