This course is designed to support educators in developing effective instructional coaching practices through participation in the Instructional Coaching Toolkit Series offered by FIRST Educational Resources. Grounded in research-based coaching models and practical instructional strategies, participants will explore the role of instructional coaching in improving teaching practice, strengthening professional collaboration, and enhancing student learning outcomes.

Through engagement with workshop sessions, coaching frameworks, and applied reflection activities, participants will examine key components of effective coaching relationships, including communication strategies, feedback practices, goal setting, and instructional support. The course emphasizes the application of coaching principles within real educational contexts, allowing participants to connect learning directly to their professional roles.

Following the completion of this course, the student should be able to:

• Analyze the purpose and impact of instructional coaching in supporting teacher growth and improving student learning outcomes. InTASC 3,9,10
• Apply evidence-based coaching strategies, including observation, feedback, and reflective questioning, to support instructional improvement. InTASC 3,7,8
• Demonstrate effective communication techniques to build trust, foster collaboration, and support professional growth in coaching relationships. InTASC 3,6,10
• Design instructional coaching approaches that address specific instructional needs within a classroom, school, or district setting. InTASC 7,8,10
• Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional coaching models and reflect on their impact on instructional improvement and student learning. InTASC 6,9,10