Foundations of Coaching Bootcamp for Howard County K12 Educators & Leaders

Kokomo and Howard County public AND private K-12 teachers and leaders are invited to join us for the second round of a transformative 15-hour training to empower our educators to grow and lead through a coaching mindset and will lead to youth mental health resilience!

Through this FREE immersive training, K12 professionals will earn 15 PGPs while they gain new skills to foster student success, enhance classroom engagement, and cultivate a supportive, team-oriented school culture, leading to improved academic outcomes and well-being for all.

There are SIX different dates for educators and K12 staff to choose from and registration is FREE for ALL Howard County K12 professionals through the Howard County Health Department sponsorship of the program!

The curriculum has been developed by Indiana Wesleyan University in line with the International Coaching Federation's standards/core competencies and contextualized for professionals in K-12 education.

How does the program work? In Howard County, the health department is sponsoring the bootcamps, making them FREE for any K12 professional to attend, to address youth mental health resiliency by equipping attendees with insights and strategies to:

• Foster meaningful student-teacher connections.
• Enhance classroom engagement and motivation.
• Cultivate a supportive, resilient school culture.
• Recognize signs of distress and provide effective support.
• Navigate conversations about mental health with empathy and confidence

Upon completion of the 15-hour training, participants will earn:

1. Certificate of completion in "Foundations of Coaching for K12 Educators and Leaders"
2. 15 PGP points (hours) towards their Indiana educator license recertification
3. 3 credits from Indiana Wesleyan University (bootcamp has been assessed for 3 credits of prior learning for LCT 431: Foundations of Life Coaching from Indiana Wesleyan University National & Global)

Multiple dates to choose from*:

1. **FULL** Bootcamp #1: Friday, May 3 (6 - 9 p.m.), Saturday, May 4 (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), and Sunday, May 5 (1 - 5 p.m.)
2. **FULL** Bootcamp #2: Monday, June 3 (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and Tuesday, June 4 (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
3. **FULL** Bootcamp #3: Wednesday, June 5 (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and Thursday, June 6 (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
4. **SEATS LIMITED** Bootcamp #4: Monday, June 10 (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and Tuesday, June 11 (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
5. **NEWLY ADDED CLASS** Bootcamp #5: Wednesday, June 12 (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and Thursday, June 13 (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
6. **SEATS LIMITED** Bootcamp #6: Monday, July 29 (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and Tuesday, July 30 (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

*Additional dates maybe added based on program interest and demand.

Sample schedule for a two-day bootcamp class:

Day 1:

• 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.: Registration and check-in with coffee available
• 8:00 a.m. (sharp): Bootcamp begins
• 12:30 p.m.: Lunch (30 minutes catered lunch)
• 1:00 p.m.: Class resumes
• 4:30 p.m.: End of day 1

Day 2:

• 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.: Registration and check-in with coffee available
• 8:00 a.m. (sharp): Bootcamp begins
• 12:30 p.m.: Lunch (30 minutes catered lunch)
• 1:00 p.m.: Class resumes
• 4:20 p.m.: Program "graduation" with certificates presented
• 4:30 p.m.: End of day 2 and the program

Do you know the impact of a coaching mindset for K12 educators?

Students who have experienced coaching in school show evidence of improved:

• Cognitive functioning such as flexible thinking styles and the ability to see alternate solutions
• Academic success, including GPA and test scores
• Ability to manage stress and develop action steps for success
• Overall well-being and positive outlook

Effects of Coaching on School Corporations/Districts and School Staff:

• Coaching encourages collaborative and reflective practice in teachers, which reflects in their work with both students and fellow educators.
• Effective and instilled professional learning promotes a positive cultural change in a school or system.
• Coaching promotes accountability between colleagues and the implementation of improved learning methods.
• Coaching supports collective leadership and the exchange of ideas across a school system.

Testimonials from past participants about the Foundations of Coaching Bootcamp for K12 Teachers and Educators:

• “What an amazing two days of learning and growing from a dynamic, engaging facilitator! [She] brought the heat to our sessions and I’m ready for more! Excited to bring these concepts to my school family.”
• "I attended the Teacher Bootcamp in August [2023]. It was invigorating and truly an unforgettable workshop. The level of engagement and excitement from the teacher was better than any other training facilitator I’ve ever experienced. They had a passion for education and a natural talent for empowering people to open up and become vulnerable. The connections I made with others in the room would have never happened if it weren’t for our teacher and the overall program creating a space for us to flourish. I learned so much about what it means to be a coach and how to ask people strength finding questions, and to really be a vehicle for change by creating partnerships – which is relevant in every aspect of my life."
• “Everyone can benefit from the information taught in this class. I can’t wait to use this in my classroom and in my personal life.”
• “Very useful skills and tools for personal and professional application. Thank you!”
• “You cannot understand what this training will give to you. Not only did I feel like my own life was coached, I feel much more qualified to help students find their own answers to their own questions.”
• “Really enjoyed this training. I needed this not only professionally but personally. Thank you!!”
• “Great resources that will last a lifetime for my career.”
• “Energetic, but comfortable environment allowing me to grow in my journey of coaching.”
• “Life changing information for sure. I love this course.”
• “I feel like I've learned many things that will be useful in my classroom.”
• “Glad to have had the opportunity to attend the workshop.”
• “I thoroughly enjoyed this course! … I am craving to learn more and continue my education!”
• "Course and instructor had great energy and information.”

Additional thoughts from past participants about IWU's bootcamp instructor:

• The instructor “was amazing. She knows what she is doing and knows how to impact lives!
• The instructor “was great and engaging. I really enjoyed her spirit and energy. Thank you for your encouraging spirit!!”
• The instructor “is amazing [and] utilizes a high energy approach to hook others into the field of coaching. I would highly recommend any course or training with her.”
• “Our instructor is FUN, energetic, and so knowledgeable!”
• Out instructor was “awesome, motivating and very knowledgeable.”
• Instructor was “talented, amazing, & [an] authentic person.”