Cognitive Coaching
Developing Self-Directed Leaders and Learners
Part I and Part II are required to become certified. Cognitive Coaching Foundations Seminar will provide a foundation to the communication skills needed by educators and those occupying positions of leadership. It will present the Foundations of Cognitive Coaching, an approach to professional relationships which focuses on mediating the thinking of colleagues in the areas of planning, reflecting, and problem resolving. The specific skills and strategies included in this course lend themselves to developing a positive school culture. As a result of course activities, learners will:
• Understand the mission of Cognitive Coaching, how it differs from consulting and evaluation.
• Increase consciousness and craftsmanship in applying interpersonal communication skills to develop trust and rapport.
• Understand the power of a structured professional conversation.
• Learn specific reflective listening strategies.
• Rehearse coaching skills in planning, reflecting and problem resolving conversations.
• Increase awareness of and skills in asking meditative questions.
•Gain a greater understanding of the use of data in mediating thinking.
Cost: The total cost of the program for non-GCSD employees is $1,000. Payable via a purchase order and includes the cost of the manual. No cost for GCSD employees.
This program is sponsored by the Greece Professional Learning Center and is made possible with funding from the Greece Teacher Center grant.
**Completing Part I (Days 1-4) is a prerequisite** for this course, which is Part II in the Cognitive Coaching Foundation Seminar series (Days 5-8). Cognitive Coaching Foundations Seminar will provide a foundation to the communication skills needed by teachers and those occupying positions of leadership. It will present the Foundations of Cognitive Coaching, an approach to professional relationships which focuses on mediating the thinking of colleagues in the areas of planning, reflecting, and problem resolving. The specific skills and strategies included in this course lend themselves to developing a positive school culture. As a result of course activities, learners will: -Understand the mission of Cognitive Coaching, how it differs from consulting and evaluation. -Increase consciousness and craftsmanship in applying interpersonal communication skills to develop trust and rapport. -Understand the power of a structured professional conversation. -Learn specific reflective listening strategies. -Rehearse coaching skills in planning, reflecting and an emphasis on problem resolving conversations. -Increase awareness of and skills in asking meditative questions. -Gain a greater understanding of the use of data in mediating thinking.
Cost: The total cost of the program for non-GCSD employees is $1,000. Payable via a purchase order for the first class and includes the cost of the manual. No cost for GCSD employees.
This program is sponsored by the Greece Professional Learning Center and is made possible with funding from the Greece Teacher Center grant.
Liz Simons - Cognitive Coach Agency Trainer
Liz is a literacy specialist and ISTE Certified Educator with over 20 years of experience at all grade levels, including post-secondary. Serving as an Instructional Mentor in the Greece Central School District, Liz focuses on equity in education and as the District's Lead Instructional Coach.