NYSUT Alignments: I.4, VI.1, VI.3
Danielson Aligned: 4C

An instructional coach is chiefly responsible for bringing evidence-based practices into classrooms by working with teachers and other school leaders. This course focuses on the coach's role in classroom management, content enhancement, instruction, and assessment for learning. The fundamentals for sustaining a successful coaching program include: representing the coach's role to staff, building trusting relationships, participating in ongoing training, garnering support from administrators, and providing confidential, nonevaluative job-embedded professional development for teachers.

Participants have a maximum of 45 days from the day they begin their seminar to complete. Seminar information including log in and enrollment link will be sent directly from PLS 3rd Learning.

Members are eligible for a 40% discount off non-member pricing.
Click Get Promocode below to apply for the discount. Discounts must be applied at the time of registration and are not valid for prior purchases.

These are online seminars. Participants will work at their own pace, receive feedback and coaching from an experienced instructor and receive a pass or fail grade upon completion.

Online Requirement:
Requires, reliable/stable high speed internet connection.

*Please Note that these seminars are rolling admission. They will begin every Monday.
You will receive your info via email by 5pm*
There is no refund once the access information has been sent to the participant.

NYSUT Alignments: I.4, VI.1, VI.3
Danielson Aligned: 4C

Embracing a culture of coaching can serve as a catalyst for change. In this course, participants will examine how adept coaches encourage the active involvement of teachers in improving their practice. Asking open-ended questions, listening actively, and making follow-up inquiries help teachers explore their choices and consider solutions. This course focuses on coaching from basic roles and responsibilities to communicating effectively, asking the right questions, and examining the types of coaching.

Participants have a maximum of 45 days from the day they begin their seminar to complete. Seminar information including log in and enrollment link will be sent directly from PLS 3rd Learning.

Members are eligible for a 40% discount off non-member pricing.
Click Get Promocode below to apply for the discount. Discounts must be applied at the time of registration and are not valid for prior purchases.

These are online seminars. Participants will work at their own pace, receive feedback and coaching from an experienced instructor and receive a pass or fail grade upon completion.

Online Requirement:
Requires, reliable/stable high speed internet connection.

*Please Note that these seminars are rolling admission. They will begin every Monday.
You will receive your info via email by 5pm*
There is no refund once the access information has been sent to the participant.

NYSUT Alignments: I.4, VI.1, VI.3
Danielson Aligned: 4C

Communication can make or break any relationship. Participants will examine and implement effective verbal and nonverbal communication designed to improve expertise in leadership, communication and listening, positive thinking, and support. This course focuses on the conferencing and facilitation skills competent coaches require as well as confidentiality agreements among coaches, teachers, and principals.

Participants have a maximum of 45 days from the day they begin their seminar to complete. Seminar information including log in and enrollment link will be sent directly from PLS 3rd Learning.

Members are eligible for a 40% discount off non-member pricing.
Click Get Promocode below to apply for the discount. Discounts must be applied at the time of registration and are not valid for prior purchases.

These are online seminars. Participants will work at their own pace, receive feedback and coaching from an experienced instructor and receive a pass or fail grade upon completion.

Online Requirement:
Requires, reliable/stable high speed internet connection.

*Please Note that these seminars are rolling admission. They will begin every Monday.
You will receive your info via email by 5pm*
There is no refund once the access information has been sent to the participant.

NYSUT Alignments: I.4, VI.1, VI.3
Danielson Aligned: 4C

The four types of coaching (technical, challenge, collegial, and cognitive) coupled with clear components enable coaches to respond to unique situations inherent in changing practice. This course focuses on how these four types of coaching and associated components are fundamental to an effective coaching process.

Participants have a maximum of 45 days from the day they begin their seminar to complete. Seminar information including log in and enrollment link will be sent directly from PLS 3rd Learning.

Members are eligible for a 40% discount off non-member pricing.
Click Get Promocode below to apply for the discount. Discounts must be applied at the time of registration and are not valid for prior purchases.

These are online seminars. Participants will work at their own pace, receive feedback and coaching from an experienced instructor and receive a pass or fail grade upon completion.

Online Requirement:
Requires, reliable/stable high speed internet connection.

*Please Note that these seminars are rolling admission. They will begin every Monday.
You will receive your info via email by 5pm*
There is no refund once the access information has been sent to the participant.

NYSUT Alignments: I.2, I.3, I.4, 1.5, III.3, III.4, III.6, IV.4, V.2, V.3
Danielson Aligned: 3E

Deepening Knowledge: Advanced Level
Previously titled: Advanced Strategies for Flexible and Responsive Teaching

Participants will examine when to make major or minor adjustments to a lesson/unit, opportunities for teachable moments that build on student interests, and persistent approaches for students who need help. More responsibility is passed along to students who can offer feedback about what is and isn't working. Participants will become advocates for students, educating families, and forming effective partnerships with students, teachers, and other stakeholders.

Participants have a maximum of 45 days from the start date listed in MLP to complete all assignments. Seminar information including log in and enrollment link will be sent directly from PLS 3rd Learning.

Members are eligible for a 40% discount off non-member pricing.
Click Get Promocode below to apply for the discount. Discounts must be applied at the time of registration and are not valid for prior purchases.

These are online seminars. Participants will work at their own pace, receive feedback and coaching from an experienced instructor and receive a pass or fail grade upon completion.

Online Requirement:
Requires, reliable/stable high speed internet connection.

*Please Note that these seminars are rolling admission. They will begin every Monday.
You will receive your info via email by 5pm*
There is no refund once the access information has been sent to the participant.

Danielson Aligned: 3E, 4A, 4E

Seminar 1 of 2

Participants must take these seminars in order, as they are building blocks where each seminar relies on knowledge and application of the previous seminar.

Participants will explore their implicit biases and the effect these biases have on teachers, students, school leaders, parents, and other stakeholders. Socialization filters, how biases are formed, the impact of making assumptions about individuals, and exploring definitions of equity are among the topics in this seminar.

Participants have a maximum of 30 days from the start date listed in Frontline to complete all assignments. Seminar information including log in and enrollment link will be sent directly from PLS 3rd Learning.

Members are eligible for a 40% discount off non-member pricing.
Click Get Promocode below to apply for the discount. Discounts must be applied at the time of registration and are not valid for prior purchases.

These are online seminars. Participants will work at their own pace, receive feedback and coaching from an experienced instructor and receive a pass or fail grade upon completion.

Online Requirement:
Requires, reliable/stable high speed internet connection.

*Please Note that these seminars are rolling admission. They will begin every Monday.
You will receive your info via email by 5pm*
There is no refund once the access information has been sent to the participant.

Danielson Aligned: 1B, 3C, 3E

Prerequisite: EQ1 Self-Awareness and Reflective Practices for Equitable (WKS PLS51)

Seminar 2 of 2

Participants must take these seminars in order, as they are building blocks where each seminar relies on knowledge and application of the previous seminar.

Participants will explore how they may create a culturally responsive classroom through equitable teaching practices. The effects of implicit bias and vulnerable decision points are explored. Participants will create an action plan designed to help them implement culturally responsive teaching and support colleagues to do the same.

Participants have a maximum of 30 days from the start date listed in Frontline to complete all assignments. Seminar information including log in and enrollment link will be sent directly from PLS 3rd Learning.

Members are eligible for a 40% discount off non-member pricing.
Click Get Promocode below to apply for the discount. Discounts must be applied at the time of registration and are not valid for prior purchases.

These are online seminars. Participants will work at their own pace, receive feedback and coaching from an experienced instructor and receive a pass or fail grade upon completion.

Online Requirement:
Requires, reliable/stable high speed internet connection.

*Please Note that these seminars are rolling admission. They will begin every Monday.
You will receive your info via email by 5pm*
There is no refund once the access information has been sent to the participant.