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:

  1. Foundations of Coaching (40 hours)

  2. Processes of Effective Coaching (40 hours)

  3. 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

Advisement Sheet