Coaching Institute

We offer two subject matter strands at the Coaching Institute: (1) English language arts (ELA) and social studies, and (2) mathematics and science. All participants may choose one of these strands, regardless of what courses or subject matter they teach. We design the sessions to be accessible to all participants, even if they are not deeply familiar with the subject matter. Teacher educators who do not teach subject matter methods courses should simply choose the strand with which they feel most comfortable.

Throughout our work together, we will focus on coaching teacher candidates on the high-leverage teaching practice leading group discussions. Learn more about this practice on the TeachingWorks Resource Library.  

We will use teaching contexts and prompts from open-source K-12 curriculum materials in common use across the United States. Situating our practice in detailed lesson plans and units increases the authenticity of our interactions, and helps familiarize teacher candidates with the work of analyzing and modifying curriculum materials.

We will be working with teacher candidates from teacher preparation programs local to the Ann Arbor area. Teacher candidates are chosen from a lottery and are compensated for their time with a small stipend. All participating teacher candidates receive instruction from TeachingWorks staff before the Institute. We take care to ensure a positive learning experience for teacher candidates and teacher educators alike.

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.

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