Pennsylvania Instructional Coaching Letter of Endorsement

Dr. Vicki Jones, Program Coordinator

This PDE-approved program provides the skills required for instructional coaches to create a culture of mentorship, data-driven pedagogy, reflective practice, and continuous improvement in the in the traditional classroom or online environment. The Instructional Coaching Letter of Endorsement program is offered online with 30 hours of embedded field experiences required. Satisfactory completion of the 12-credit letter of endorsement program, including all course and field experience requirements, will enable candidates to apply to the PDE for an endorsement on their existing Pennsylvania certificates.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of adult learning theory and sound professional development practices as identified by the National Staff Development Council.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of key elements of variouscoaching approaches, their strengths and underlyingconceptual frameworks.
3. Analyze instructional practice and provide meaningful and timely feedback to educators.
4. Plan collaboratively with educators for the continuation, modification or addition of specific skills and strategies in response to feedback and data.
5. Model in the classroom as a means of providing specific demonstration of specific instructional techniques, assessment strategies, and technology integration.
6. Reflect on their own work and use that reflection to modify instruction and improve coaching.
7. Work collaboratively with colleagues in setting goals and establishing directions for school improvement and reform.