Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement
Overview
The Northwest Georgia RESA Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement program is based on Georgia Professional Standards Commission Rule 505-3-.105. This endorsement will prepare educators to supervise individuals completing clinical practice as part of a preparation program or to mentor/coach proteges in the Induction and Professional phases of their careers. The standards included in Rule 505-3-.85 Coaching Endorsement are embedded in this rule. Therefore, completion of the TSC program will result in two endorsements: Teacher Support and Coaching (TSC) and the Coaching Endorsement. Courses in the Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement are delivered in a combination of face-to-face and online sessions.
Courses
The Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement is designed to include three courses. Courses must be taken in the following sequence:
Foundations of Coaching (40 hours)
Processes of Effective Coaching (40 hours)
Assessing Practice of Effective Coaching (40 hours)
Technical Requirements
A computer running Windows 10 or higher, MacOS 10.14 or higher, or the most current version of Chrome OS
Internet connection of at least 3.0 Mbps (You can check your speed here)
Working microphone and webcam
Purpose
All courses have several purposes for candidates:
To deconstruct the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement program standards for understanding of coaching requirements and expectations
To understand a variety of coaching models applicable to education
To identify and apply the traits and characteristics of an effective coach
To explore the roles and responsibilities of an educational coach
To assess personal and professional readiness as a coach using a rubric for reflection
To develop an understanding of the coaching process and coaching cycle
To create a customized coaching work plan for implementation with a coachee
To gain a deeper understanding of instructional and content coaching
To understand effective techniques for coaching small groups or a team
To practice skills relative to various coaching approaches
To re-assess personal and professional readiness as a coach using a rubric for reflection
To conduct multiple coaching cycles with a coachee or small group using the work plan
To adjust the coaching plan and cycle content based on the needs and progress of the coachee or small group
To broaden coaching perspective through observation and field experiences involving other coaches
To reflect on feedback from leaders about coaching others in order to improve and strengthen coaching skills
To create a culminating portfolio based on program content and deliver a capstone presentation with peer evaluation
Application Criteria
Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply for entry into a Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement cohort:
Currently employed by a school system
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with a minimum of 2.5 GPA
A valid Level 4 or higher Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional teaching certificate in any field
Two or more years of successful teaching experience (Verification is included in Endorsement Candidate Application Form)
Advisement Sheet