Optional Coach PDs

Optional PD for Coaches

CTI offers online synchronous professional development for coaches designed to enhance a variety of coaching skills.

Series Flyers

January 2026

Headphones, microphone, and notebook representing a coaching podcast club
Winter #1-The Podcast Place: A Listening, Learning, Coaching Club for Coach Educators
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Deirdre Edwards
Dr. Jorge Alvarez
Session 1: How to Coach Behaviors

We’ll kick off the series by laying a foundation for coaching behaviors. First, Elena Aguilar shares seven key factors to consider after an observation in order to create an effective coaching plan. Then, we’ll move into Planning for the Conversation, focusing on how to prepare for meaningful, targeted coaching dialogue.

How to Coach Behaviors (Ep. 206, ~8:00)
Planning for the Conversation (Ep. 207, ~13:47)
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Let's Explore Coaching Qualities and Dispositions That Create Lasting Impact
Thursday, January 29, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Christine Matthew
Coming soon.
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February 2026

Teachers engaged in a coaching and reflection conversation
The Coaching Cycle in Action: Planning, Observing, Reflecting with Purpose
Thursday, February 12, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ken Carson
Reserve your spot for this interactive session where coaches will explore CTI’s resources and deepen their understanding of the Coaching Cycle for Candidate Observation. With the support of AI, you’ll practice planning, interpreting classroom data, and facilitating reflective conversations. You’ll sharpen your focus-setting skills, analyze objective classroom evidence, recognize key moments for offering feedback, and guide candidates toward meaningful self-reflection that drives growth.

In this session, you will:
• Explore observation tools and practice analyzing objective evidence.
• Apply the phases of the Coaching Cycle — Planning → Observation & Data Collection → Reflective Conversation.
• Translate candidate data (strengths, growth areas, goals) into a clear observation focus.
• Enhance your coaching skills and prepare for coach–candidate conversations by incorporating AI supports.
• Identify strategic opportunities to offer feedback that prompts candidate reflection.

You’ll leave with:
• Multiple customized observation tools with clear evidence-collection methods.
• Ready-to-use planning and reflective conversation prompts.
• A practical feedback framework (Strengths → Growth Area → Next Step) you can implement immediately.
Register Here
Teachers engaged in a coaching and reflection conversation
The Coaching Cycle in Action: Planning, Observing, Reflecting with Purpose
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ken Carson
Reserve your spot for this interactive session where coaches will explore CTI’s resources and deepen their understanding of the Coaching Cycle for Candidate Observation. With the support of AI, you’ll practice planning, interpreting classroom data, and facilitating reflective conversations. You’ll sharpen your focus-setting skills, analyze objective classroom evidence, recognize key moments for offering feedback, and guide candidates toward meaningful self-reflection that drives growth.

In this session, you will:
• Explore observation tools and practice analyzing objective evidence.
• Apply the phases of the Coaching Cycle — Planning → Observation & Data Collection → Reflective Conversation.
• Translate candidate data (strengths, growth areas, goals) into a clear observation focus.
• Enhance your coaching skills and prepare for coach–candidate conversations by incorporating AI supports.
• Identify strategic opportunities to offer feedback that prompts candidate reflection.

You’ll leave with:
• Multiple customized observation tools with clear evidence-collection methods.
• Ready-to-use planning and reflective conversation prompts.
• A practical feedback framework (Strengths → Growth Area → Next Step) you can implement immediately.
Register Here
Headphones, microphone, and notebook representing a coaching podcast club
Winter #2-The Podcast Place: A Listening, Learning, Coaching Club for Coach Educators
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Deirdre Edwards
Dr. Jorge Alvarez
Session 2: Coaching Tools for Change

This session focuses on practical tools for coaching conversations. We’ll unpack The Gaps Framework to better identify a client’s needs and avoid the “fix-it” trap, then explore the Teacher-to-Student Interaction Tool to support more intentional classroom practice.

The Gaps Framework (Ep. 208, ~16:28)
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Teacher-to-Student Interaction Tool (Ep. 209, ~18:20)
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Coaches' Leadership Network collaboration
Coaches’ Leadership Network (CLN)
Thursday, February 26, 2026
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Jorge Alvarez
Deirdre Edwards
Join us for an Instructional Coaches' Leadership Network meeting, where coaching leaders come together to sharpen their skills, share resources, and stay on the cutting edge of best practices. This gathering offers a unique chance to dive into real-world case studies, discuss current challenges, and brainstorm innovative solutions that elevate coaching impact.

Through lively discussions and collaborative workshops, you'll gain actionable insights, explore new tools, and build strong connections with fellow coaches who are equally passionate about driving positive change. Let’s lead, learn, and grow together!
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March 2026

Headphones, microphone, and notebook representing a coaching podcast club
Winter #3- The Podcast Place:
A Listening, Learning, Coaching Club for Coach Educators
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Deirdre Edwards
Dr. Jorge Alvarez
Session 3: Coaching Demonstration

In our final winter session, Elena Aguilar demonstrates a full coaching conversation focused on teacher behavior and classroom culture. This powerful example shows how strategies and tools come together in practice.

Coaching Conversations (Ep. 210, ~44:47)
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April 2026

Coaches' Leadership Network collaboration
Coaches' Leadership Network (CLN)
Thursday, April 30, 2026
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Dr. Jorge Alvarez
Deirdre Edwards
Join us for an Instructional Coaches' Leadership Network meeting, where coaching leaders come together to sharpen their skills, share resources, and stay on the cutting edge of best practices. This gathering offers a unique chance to dive into real-world case studies, discuss current challenges, and brainstorm innovative solutions that elevate coaching impact. Through lively discussions and collaborative workshops, you'll gain actionable insights, explore new tools, and build strong connections with fellow coaches who are equally passionate about driving positive change. Let’s lead, learn, and grow together!
Register Here