Maximizing Impact: A Course for Instructional Coaches, Coltey, Spring 2025

Course Number:	EDX 5710 S30
Instructor:	Jenny Coltey, M.Ed.
Location:	Online
Dates and Times:	February 24- May 03, 2025. This course includes synchronous Google Meet sessions on the following dates from 9 am to 12 pm: March 1, March 29, April 26. Work continues in an asynchronous format between synchronous sessions. The final project is due by May 3, 2025.
Credits:	3 Graduate Credits
Tuition:	$1,195

Course Description

Jim Knight’s Impact Cycle is a three-stage process designed to help instructional coaches collaborate with teachers to set development goals that align with classroom needs. The ultimate aim is to enhance instructional practices and improve student outcomes. The Impact Cycle emphasizes strong partnerships between coaches and teachers, supporting the setting of clear coaching goals, planning effective strategies, and monitoring progress to achieve measurable impact. Instructional coaches utilize tools such as video analysis and case studies to foster clarity and proactive problem-solving.

The process includes systematic data collection and deep listening practices to ensure comprehensive teacher development. By combining technology, such as video analysis, with coach-teacher interactions, the approach ensures well-rounded support for teachers, ultimately enhancing educational outcomes.

Audience:

Instructional Coaches and Building Leaders with a Bachelor's Degree

Course Goals & Objectives

This course will familiarize educators with the following:

"The Impact Cycle"
The Comprehensive Coaching Model: a structured approach to coaching, covering all stages from identifying areas for improvement to implementing changes and measuring impact.
A Teacher-Centered Approach: emphasizes collaboration with teachers, allowing them to actively participate in identifying their goals and selecting strategies to achieve them.
Practical Guidance: provides concrete tools and strategies that coaches can readily apply in their coaching sessions, including checklists and templates.
Focus on Student Outcomes: The primary goal of the Impact Cycle is to improve student learning, making it central to the coaching process.

Course Objectives:

Develop understanding of the Impact Cycle framework.
Collaborate effectively with teachers to set and achieve professional development goals.
Utilize tools such as video analysis and case studies for coaching practices.
Measure and reflect on the impact of coaching on student outcomes.

Required Texts

Knight, Jim. The Impact Cycle: What Instructional Coaches Should Do To Foster Powerful Improvements in Teaching. Thousand Oaks, California, 2018.

Jim Knight Explains the Impact Cycle & PEERS Goals, Edthena, 2024, https://www.edthena.com/jim-knight-impact-cycle-peers-goals/

More readings will be accessed through the instructional coaching website.

For additional course information

Jenny Coltey, (802) 345-1142

For additional registration information

Center for Schools Team (802) 468-1325