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The Coaching Institute empowers teacher educators and leaders through an immersive, hands-on experience. Participants work together to unpack the complexities of teaching and practice coaching real teacher candidates.
Today’s educators face complex challenges in preparing beginning teachers to meet the diverse needs of students. The Coaching Institute offers a unique, practice-based approach that turns theory into action, equipping educators with the skills to coach with confidence and purpose.
Held on January 6–7, 2025, in Ann Arbor, the Coaching Institute brings together passionate teacher educators and leaders from K–12 and higher education settings to unpack the nuances of coaching, explore real-world teaching complexities, and build a shared language of high-leverage practices. You’ll engage with fellow educators to collaboratively define what excellence in K–12 teaching looks like and learn how to convey that vision to teacher candidates through effective coaching. Participants will dive into one of two specialized strands—English Language Arts and Social Studies or Mathematics and Science—ensuring that the experience is accessible and valuable regardless of teaching background.
The Coaching Institute is tailored for educators who prepare teachers across a range of settings. From mid-career professionals looking to refine their practice to new teacher educators eager to explore research-backed coaching techniques, these events offer the skills, strategies, and support needed to drive meaningful change in teacher education.
Work with research-grounded coaching techniques in simulated settings to refine your feedback and guidance skills.
Explore rehearsal-based pedagogies that prepare teacher candidates to navigate real classroom challenges with confidence and equity in mind.
Connect with educators nationwide who are committed to raising the bar for teacher preparation and fostering equitable learning environments.
-Coaching Institute participant
A Shared Language and Coaching Tools: Gain a unified language and set of tools designed to support effective, equity-centered coaching that empowers teacher candidates.
Proven Instructional Strategies: Acquire strategies for enabling teacher candidates to develop and strengthen their instructional skills for impactful teaching.
A Network of Committed Educators: Join a supportive community of like-minded professionals dedicated to transforming teaching and learning through shared knowledge and collaboration.
A Certificate: We’ll provide you with a digital, printable document that certifies you as a graduate of the Coaching Institute and identifies the dates during which you participated.
– Coaching Institute participant
University of Michigan School of Education, 610 E. University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
Parking is available and in walking distance to the School of Education at 650 S. Forest Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. The rate is $1.20/hr or $28.80 for 24 hrs or lost parking ticket. Rates are subject to change.
For questions about the sessions: Francesca Forzani, TeachingWorks Deputy Director, fforzani@umich.edu
For questions about registration, travel assistance, and policies: regsupport.tw@umich.edu
If an emergency arises while you are traveling, please call us at 734.255.3115.
View a tentative schedule for the event here. Please note that this is a sample schedule. A final schedule will be provided to all registered participants prior to the event.
Heather Beasley Jason Brasel
beasley@umich.edu jtbrasel@umich.edu
Francesca Forzani Martha Curren-Preis
fforzani@umich.edu marthacp@umich.edu
Monique Cherry-McDaniel
cherrymc@umich.edu
The fee for the 2025 Winter Coaching Institute is $650 per person + a processing fee of $9.95, and includes all programming and materials as well as breakfast, snacks, and lunch both days of the in-person event. Participants are responsible for travel and housing costs. Click below to register and to see full event details.
The deadline to register is December 13, 2024.
TeachingWorks reserves the right to cancel in-person, virtual, or hybrid training or workshops before the start. TeachingWorks staff will notify participants of cancellation via e-mail. Participants will be eligible for a full refund of their registration fee. TeachingWorks will not be held responsible for any expenses incurred due to the cancellation of an event, training, or workshop.
To receive a full refund (100%) a request to cancel or withdraw must be completed 30 days prior to the first day of the event using the registration platform. For events that begin with a virtual opening session, the date of this session is the first day on record. Fifty percent (50%) will be refunded for requests received 15 days prior. No refunds will be issued for requests received within seven (7) business days of the first day of the event or failure to submit the required documentation required for participation. Registration processing fees are non-refundable.
Anyone who teaches teachers is welcome to participate in the Coaching Institute, including methods course instructors, education foundations instructors, education psychology instructors, and mentor and cooperating teachers in K-12 schools.
A laptop or tablet is required for access to digital resources. No other supplies are required.
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Your health and safety are important to us. We will evaluate appropriate COVID-19 precautions closer to the time of the event and communicate any requirements to attendees prior to the event
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