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by Bob Tschannen-Moran, August 5, 2011
We
hope you have noticed our announcements about the upcoming training
program in evocative coaching that launches in early September. This
program is an excellent way for anyone charged with instructional
leadership in schools to enhance their effectiveness and build their
credentials, especially for those who choose to become either a
"Certified Teacher Development Coach" or a "Certified School Leader
Coach."Based on the book, Evocative Coaching: Transforming Schools One Conversation at a Time, this course is taught entirely on the telephone, using an advanced conference system that gives participants the opportunity to practice the various components of the evocative coaching model. By the end of the training, you will be better able to call forth motivation and movement in the people you work with and lead. How does this happen? Through story listening, expressing empathy, appreciative inquiries, and design thinking.
To master those four steps in the evocative coaching model takes more than just reading the book. It takes the active engagement and consistent practice that come through the training program. As one participant said, "The training program makes the book come alive and the method more available."
Although the most economical option for participating in the training program continues to be the early-bird discounted price of $795 USD (available through Wednesday, August 10, 2011), the Center for School Transformation is now offering a payment plan option that may be helpful for many people. Three monthly payments of $310 each, automatically charged to your credit or debit card and spread out over the course of the training program, will get you started in September.
In addition to the 20 hours of training, those who participate in the program will receive four complimentary behavioral style and emotional intelligence assessments through Target Training International. Two assessments are taken before the training and two are taken after the training as part of an ongoing research project into how emotional intelligence may be enhanced through training in evocative coaching. This $300 value is yours free for participating in our 2011 training programs.
The training program also gives you access to our members-only Groupsite and makes you eligible for coach certification through the Center for School Transformation. As a "Certified Teacher Development Coach" or a "Certified School Leader Coach," you will be better positioned to meet the leadership and coaching needs of challenging school environments.
The thirteen classes are spread out across fifteen weeks, starting in early September. You can select the class time that is most convenient to you: either Wednesday evenings at 8 PM Eastern Daylight Time (5 PM Pacific), beginning September 6, 201, or Thursday evenings at 7 PM Eastern Daylight Time (4 PM Pacific), beginning September 7, 2011. If registration warrants, additional sections will be offered so that people around the globe can find convenient days and times to participate. People can participate from anywhere as long as you can make a telephone call to a phone number in California. Cell phones and VOIP solutions such as Skype Out or Google Talk work just fine.
Here, then, are the payment options: Full payment during the early-bird registration period: $795 USD. Full payment after the early-bird registration period: $895 USD. Payment plan at any time: three monthly payments of $310 each (or $930 total). We encourage school districts, divisions, and buildings to contact us directly for group registration options.
To learn more about the program, visit the Training Tab on our website. If you have any questions, call the phone number listed below or use the Contact Form on our website.
We look forward to hearing from you and to learning together better ways to transform schools – one conversation at a time.
May you be filled with goodness, peace, and joy.
Bob Tschannen-Moran, CEO & Co-Founder
Center for School Transformation • www.SchoolTransformation.com