Coaching Within Early Education: Lessons Learned Across Three States

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

The objective of this session is to describe implementation results and lessons learned from researchers building new state-level coaching systems for ECE educators. This session includes three papers from three states that highlight innovative strategies, systems, and supports to advance evidenced-based coaching at scale. The first paper examines a targeted statewide coaching initiative as part of one state’s new quality measurement and improvement system. The second paper focuses on lessons learned from the first four years of implementing a state-system of supports and resources for coaches. And, the final paper examines a new tiered coaching model that provides an individualized approach to coaching. Following the presentations, a panel discussion with presenters and questions from the audience will be discussed.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Early Education and Child Development

Chairs

• Bridget E Hatfield, Oregon State University

• Ann Partee, University of Virginia

Papers

• Statewide Coaching in Virginia’s Unified Early Childhood Education System: Initial Findings and Lessons Learned - Ann Partee, University of Virginia; Jason Downer, University of Virginia; Amanda Paige Williford, University of Virginia

• Reflections on Building a New State-Wide System to Support ECE Coaches: Lessons Learned - Bridget E Hatfield, Oregon State University; Hillary R. Lewis, Oregon State University; Maya Johnson, Oregon State University; Rebekah Benkart, Oregon State University

• Building Coaching Capacity Using A Tiered Approach: Lessons Learned in State-Wide Scale-Up - Kathleen Artman Meeker, University of Washington; Angel Fettig, University of Washington; Carol Ann Davis, University of Washington; Scott Spaulding, University of Washington

Session Organizer

• Ann Partee, University of Virginia

Discussant

• Hillary R. Lewis, Oregon State University