Discover what it takes to become certified in practice based coaching
A Certificate in Practice-Based Coaching is not required to work as a coach, but it can be a valuable way to build and strengthen your coaching skills. Cultivate Learning offers a free, nine-month online, competency-based program that helps educators and coaches learn to implement Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) with fidelity.
Through the program, you’ll learn how to support educators in strengthening effective teaching practices, use the key elements of the PBC cycle, and build skills in responsive and trauma-informed coaching. You’ll also have opportunities to develop your coaching identity and philosophy through reflection and self-assessment.
Thanks to support from the Ballmer Group, scholarships are available for almost all participants who live in Washington state. Coaches in other states or systems may have other scholarship opportunities available.
Learn more about upcoming registration dates, how to apply, and scholarship opportunities by clicking the link below.
Coaches and consultants support teachers and care providers by offering guidance, feedback and resources. Coaches are often employed by regional partners and work with teachers at multiple early learning sites.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Education, Human/Social Services or Human/Community Development; OR an Associate's degree in any of the above and two years of experience working in early learning; OR a High School diploma or GED and four years of experience working in early learning.
Experience working in a child care/Early Learning setting.
Experience providing instruction and training.
Experience in Microsoft Office and database entry and/or management.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual and/or Bicultural
Experience working with child care licensing regulations.
Experience in the rules and regulations governing Early Achievers.
Experience in data collection and evaluation processes.
An understanding of infant and early childhood mental health and the child mental health services system.
License, Certificate, Credential or Endorsement in Infant Mental Health OR completion of the credential no later than the end of the current contract cycle.
Child Care Aware works with regional partners across the state to provide coaching services to early learning programs. Find your region to learn more...
