COACHING IN CHILD WELFARE MARCH 21, 2012

DEFINITION OF COACHING

A process by which one individual, the coach, creates structured, focused interaction and uses appropriate strategies, tools, and techniques to promote desirable & sustainable change for the benefit of the learner & organization Coaching is a process, not an event, just as learning is a process that requires “repetition, time, application and reflection.” Mink, 1993

TENETS OF COACHING 1)Most successful when voluntary 2)Enrollment 3)Flourishes when it is separated from supervision/performance evaluation 4)It is an ongoing process 5)It is based on collaborative relationship 6)Requires atmosphere of trust and experimentation

7) It is based on evidence: Based on adult learning principles Promote learners ability to reflect on action Determine effectiveness of action or practice Develop a plan for refinement and use of the action in immediate and future situations 8) Increases success in the organization.

VALUE OF COACHING 1.Coaching is a key tool to improving systemic implementation of a practice 2.Coaching involves a change in behavior 3.Coaching is a vehicle for embedded professional development

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES (JOYCE AND SHOWERS, 2002) Professional Development Elements Knowledge Level (Estimated percentage of participants understanding contents) Skill Level (Estimated percentage of participants demonstrating proficiency in the instructional practices) Transfer to Practice (Estimated percentage of participants regularly implementing instructional practices in the classroom) Theory (e.g., presenter explains content - what it is, why it is important, and how to teach it) 10%5%0% Demonstration (e.g., presenter models instructional practices) 30% 0% Practice (e.g., participants implement instructional practices during the session) 60% 5% Coaching (e.g., participants receive ongoing support and guidance when the return to the classroom) 95%

COACHING IS LIKE HOME VISITING

STAGES OF COACHING Skills Coaching

COACHING MODEL Initial InterestJoint PlanningObservation & Demonstration

Self Reflection/Analysis Facilitated Feedback & Reflection Evaluation

Closing

STAGES OF COACHING Performance and Development Coaching

CLEAR MODEL Contracting Listening Exploring Action Review

COACHING ON THE GROUND

Peer to Peer Supervisor Outside coach Expert coach Group coaching Coaching and technology

COACHING TOOLKIT AND TRAINING

DISCUSSION AND SHARING