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What do we mean by coach or coaching?
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THE GOAL: To gather more data to create an informational resource for the State of Illinois.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU: We need your input on what shapes and defines the four approaches and how they differ.



PLEASE NOTE: Your individual responses will be kept in confidence.
 
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To what extent does a COACH need depth of knowledge in the content they are addressing to be effective? (Choose up to 5 descriptors you agree with)
Experience with content, applied or practical addressing knowledge
Knowledge of a variety of strategies
Knowledge of standards and establishing common ground
Formal or informal education and/or training
Doesn't have to be expert on everything
Expertise in content area
Knowledge of how to be a coach
Interpersonal intelligence
Other  
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What knowledge and skills does an effective COACH need to prepare for and design professional development experiences for adult learners? (Choose up to 5 descriptors you agree with)
Knowledge of adult learning style
Understanding of audience
People/human relationship skills
Knowledge of environment
Effective communicator/active listener
Celebrates successes
Participates in training for the coach
Knows how to intentionally plan for practice
Involves relevant partners
Has realistic and consistent expectations
Open-minded
Shared goal setting
Responsible
Accountability: responsible; measurable work; evaluation
Professional development specialist
Credential - (core knowledge)- some kind of specializations
Other  
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What knowledge and skills related to instructional approaches does a COACH need to be effective? (Choose up to 5 descriptors you agree with)
Works effectively with coachee and relevant partners
Active listening and direct questioning
Knowledge of adult learning theory
Knowledge of child learning styles
Professional
Knowledge of environment
Knowledge of effective time management
Provides strengths-based feedback
Provides ongoing evaluation and feedback loop
Interactive communication and learning
Knows a variety of positive conflict management approaches
Empower coachee for lifelong learning
Employs a variety of strategies
Diversity/Culturally relevant
Flexible
Measuring long term outcomes/results
Other  
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What values are essential to providing effective and culturally responsive COACHING practices? (Choose up to 5 descriptors you agree with)
Open-minded
Respectful
Empathetic
Honest
Maintains confidentiality
Trusting
Integrity
Ethical
Culturally responsive
Respectful of diversity
Builds mutual consensus on time management
Non-judgmental
Confidence in client's abilities
Strengths-based approach
Commitment to continued personal growth
Other  
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5.

Where do you work?
Child care (full workday--classroom based)
Part-day sessions (preschool or nursery)
Family child care home
School age/Out-of-school time
Other  
6.

Funding or Sponsor:
Faith-based program
Not-for-profit agency
Public school-based
Corporate or employer-sponsored
Self-employed
Head Start
For-profit (proprietary)
College/University
Other  
7.

With which group(s) do you work?
Infant/Toddler (birth to 3)
Pre-school/Head Start (3-5)
Kindergarten/Primary in a school (5-8)
School age/Out-of-school time
English Language Learners
College students
Children with special needs
Other  
8.

What position do you hold?
Teacher
Assistant
Family child care provider
Parent/Grandparent
Director/Admin.
College Educator/Trainer
Licenser
Student
Retired
Other