Increasing educator self-efficacy increases educator effectiveness and supports student learning. This microcredential focuses on the ability of the instructional coach to support and build educator self-efficacy. Note that earning this Microcredential requires prerequisites as aligned with the USBE Instructional Coaching Endorsement and is intended as a competency path for an experienced instructional coach.

This page includes the competencies a quality Instructional Coach should possess in order to support teachers in delivering high-quality instruction to meet the learning needs of all students. These competencies can also be used to identify an educator’s readiness for instructional coaching.

This website was created by the Utah State Board of Education and includes information regarding development of instructional coaches.

Educators’ development and growth is foundational in directly impacting student learning and success. This microcreditional focuses on educator stages of development and differentiating instructional coaching practices when working with educators. Also, considering adult learning theory practices when working with educators is essential for honoring educator experience and meeting educator development needs.

Use this checklist to evaluate your plans before you submit them as evidence.

The Knoster Model was created by Tim P. Knoster, Ed.D., professor at the McDowell Institute for Teacher Excellence in Positive Behavior Support in the College of Education at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. The model is the result of years of rigorous behavioral science research and testing. The Knoster Model defines six elements that must be addressed to affect desired change. This model can be used as a resource and guide for applying theories of change at a systemic level.

Download this Observation Checklist to complete the requirements for Evidence of Implementation. Your observers will use this checklist to collect data on the professional learning opportunity you lead.

This website was created by Utah State Board of Education and includes information on the Professional Learning Standards for Utah. These standards are known to be effective practice for all learners and can be used by instructional coaches to build educator self-efficacy and support educator development.

This microcredential focuses on applying theories of change and creating change in the educational structure at an LEA, school-wide, collaborative team, and individual level. Note that earning this Microcredential requires prerequisites as aligned with the USBE Instructional Coaching Endorsement and is intended as a competency path for an experienced instructional coach.

This microcredential focuses on the effective implementation of the USBE Professional Learning Standards for instructional coaching and professional learning experiences. These standards demand that professional learning designs be created and delivered with intention so that the investment in job-embedded coaching and formal professional learning experiences have the power to impact student outcomes. Note that earning this Microcredential requires prerequisites as aligned with the USBE Instructional Coaching Endorsement and is intended as a competency path for an experienced instructional coach.

The Utah Effective Teaching Standards articulate what effective teaching and learning look like in the Utah public education system. These standards can be used by instructional coaches to build educator self-efficacy and support educator development.

The Utah Professional Learning Standards Toolkit was created by USBE in order to support implementation of these research-based effective professional learning standards. These standards can be used by instructional coaches to build educator self-efficacy and support educator development.