Admission Requirements Candidates for the Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement must meet the following requirements to apply for the endorsement. • A valid, level 4 or higher Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional Teaching Certificate, Leadership Certificate, Life Certificate, or Service Certificate • Recommendation for participation by their employing principal or school level leadership Principles of Instructional Coaching I This course explores the basics of instructional knowledge needed to be an effective instructional leader. The focus is on approaches to supervisory practices and strategies to bring about improvement in the capacity of schools to improve student achievement by improved teaching and learning processes. The emphasis of this course will be on school leaders as instructional leaders. Principles of Instructional Coaching II This course explores various approaches to instructional coaching, which include instructional/academic coaching, mentoring student teachers or GaTAPP candidates, and coaching beginning teachers or identified veteran teachers. In addition, candidates will refine skills in differentiated coaching and culturally proficient coaching. Candidates will study, observe and practice coaching skills through the authentic residency.
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