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Practice-Based Coaching

Coach assisting a teacher in a classroom. Explore these resources to learn about Practice-Based Coaching (PBC), a professional development strategy by which coaches use a cyclical process to support teachers and home visitors in the use of effective teaching and home visiting practices. PBC occurs in the context of collaborative partnerships.

The article Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) presents the basics of this process.

Coaching to Support Social and Emotional Practices

Mon, 08/23/2021 - 11:05

This Coaching Companion webinar describes specific resources that support high-quality social and emotional teaching practices. Learn how the materials can be used to support coachees to implement these practices.

The Practice-Based Coach Competencies

Thu, 08/26/2021 - 08:33

Coaches need specific knowledge and skills to effectively implement Practice-Based Coaching (PBC). The PBC Coach Competencies outline these professional skills and practices.

Focused Observations: A Component of the Practice-Based Coaching Cycle

Tue, 11/09/2021 - 11:33

This Coaching Companion webinar explores best practices that promote effective focused observations. Learn how coaches can conduct focused observations virtually or in person. Discover coaching strategies to support coachees across all program options.

Head Start Coaching Companion

Wed, 12/29/2021 - 14:20

Explore and use this video-sharing and coaching-feedback application. It helps coaches and coachees and peer-coaching teams work together, even between coach visits or from a distance.