Upcoming Coaching Events and Professional Seminars

POWERful Coaching for Powerful Results: Level 1

OPTION 1: January 28-30, 2008, Brighton, Colorado (cost and details below)
OPTION 2: March 31 – April 3, Estes Park, Colorado (cost and details below)
OPTION 3: May 28-30, Brighton, Colorado (cost and details below)
OPTION 4: June 30 – July 3, Estes Park, Colorado (cost and details below)

POWERful Coaching for Powerful Results is a fast-track professional coaching skills training program for school leaders who want to learn a coaching approach to achieving change and reaching extraordinary goals for individuals, schools and districts. Coaching is a highly effective strategy and compelling vehicle for creating lasting change. Based on International Coach Federation’s Professional Coaching Core Competencies, participants will learn and practice the essential skills, techniques and processes used by professional coaches. They will learn how to empower the people they lead, how to bring out the best in staff and students and how to establish successful coaching relationships and programs.

This program has two parts:

Part 1—3 Full Days of onsite training
Part 2—Optional, Recommended 3-month Coaching Practicum—for those who want to deepen their learning with practical experiences.

Program Components:

Developing a Coaching Philosophy
A Coaching Approach to Leadership
How Coaching Differs from Mentoring & Other Roles
How to Develop a Coaching Mindset
Atributes of a Great Coach
The Top Twelve Essential Coaching Skills
POWERful Coaching Framework
Coaching as a Strategy for Breaking Through Resistance
The Language of Coaching
Lots of small group coaching dialogue & practice using your workplace or professional challenges.

Part 2 - Optional, Recommended, 90-day coaching practicum
Coaching is best learned with real people experiencing real challenges. Part 1 participants have the option to extend their coach training, enhance their skills and receive feedback and ongoing support.

Participants will:

Engage in weekly coaching practice with class peers and an external coachee of your choice, weekly for three months.
Participate in group telephone sessions, twice a month for one hour with a professional coach, to continue learning and discuss your coaching challenges.
Participate in an online coaching community.
Receive feedback to improve coaching skills from a certified professional coach.
Read pertinent coaching literature.
Maintain a weekly log.
Engage in a case-study.

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OPTION 1: January 28-30, 2008
OPTION 3: May 28-30, 2008
8am - 4 pm each day
School District Administration Building
Brighton, Colorado

REGISTRATION:
Register through Front Range BOCES.
For registration packet and more information, contact:

Marleen McCormick
Front Range BOCES for Teacher Leadership
CU-Denver School of Education
Campus Box 193 ; PO Box 173364 , Denver , CO 80217-3364
(ph) 303-352-3518
(fax) 303-556-6635
marleen.mccormick@cudenver.edu
www.frontrangeboces.org

COST INCLUDES :

training by ICF-credentialed professional coaches
a binder of materials, including coaching tools and templates and a copy of Leadership Coaching for Educators; Bringing Out the Best in School Administrators
continental breakfast and snacks
small groups for increased and enhanced learning opportunities

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OPTION 2: March 31 – April 3, 2008
OPTION 4: June 30 – July 3, 2008
See hours below
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Eagle Rock School
Estes Park, Colorado

COST:
Part One: Early Bird Discount available - $675 six weeks prior to start date: $725 late registration
Part Two: Coaching Practicum – Early Bird Discount - $425: $450 late registration
Both: Early Bird $1,100 six weeks prior to start date: $1,200 late registration
Lodging: Available at Eagle Rock School for $7.50 for three nights.
Or you can stay at a nearby hotel and taxi to Eagle Rock.

SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, October 2 Begins 3:30pm
Wednesday & Thursday, October 3 & 4, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Friday, October 5, 8:30—11:30am

(There will be some evening and early-morning programs.)

FLIGHT & GROUND TRANSPORATION INFORMATION:

October 2—Plan to arrive at Denver International Airport by 10:45am.
Take the 12:00pm Estes Park Shuttle to Eagle Rock School (or local hotel) arriving 2pm.

October 5—12:30 pm Shuttle departure for Denver.

Plan return flight no earlier than 4pm.
Reserve Estes Park Shuttle online in advance: www.estesparkshuttle.com $85 round trip.
Car rentals are also available.
Or stay and enjoy the Rocky Mountains over Columbus Day weekend!

PROGRAM FEE INCLUDES:

Training by certified, professional coaches
Books and materials
Activities and 3 organic meals daily

Not included: air fare, ground transportation, off-site lodging,
taxi to Eagle Rock School (from off-site lodging)

REGISTRATION:
Call 303-530-9699 or email changemaven@thechangeplace.com to register.

Send check or purchase order to:
The Change Place
4963 Sundance Square
Boulder, Colorado 80301

POWERful Coaching for Powerful Results: Level 1 teleclass series

Classes are held via group telephone sessions, once a week, for 75 minutes, for 6 weeks. Classes are limited to 10 participants to enable lots of coaching practice. Register early!

Check back soon for Fall 2007 Dates

Cost: $300 per person. (Note: Additional costs for long-distance group telephone sessions may apply. Selected books will be $25-50.) 2 college credits from available for an additional $120.
Note: This 24-hour course can be scheduled onsite in your district or organization.

Course Summary: This course will enable you to learn and integrate critical coaching skills from the classroom to the boardroom. You will learn the essential skills and techniques necessary for effective coaching. It includes 15 hours of supervised coaching practice, coaching tools and support. Dates below are for telephone and email training sessions. You will learn:

Dozens of coaching skills
4 critical skills to break resistance
How to conduct a coaching session
Establishing a coaching relationship
How to coach anyone to reach any goal
Tools of the trade
Goals and Action planning
Core Coaching Competencies

Who should enroll?

Principals
Central Office Administrators
Teacher leaders
Instructional Coaches
Department Chairpersons
Corporate Coaches

** This course can be arranged in your district or organization from 1 to 60 hours in length!

Say Yes to Change!: A Coaching Approach to Overcoming Resistance

Dates:
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Session Description:
One of the greatest challenges school leaders face is effectively dealing with resistance to school change efforts. In this hands-on, interactive session, participants will learn and practice a framework and specific skills that will help leaders overcome obstacles and resistance to change. Attendees will engage in interactive role-play using your school-based situations.

** This session can be arranged in your district or organization.

Peak Performance Is Not Just for Athletes

Dates:
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Session Description:
Learn the strategies for achieving extraordinary performance used by Olympic athletes, to become an extraordinary leader!

** This session can be arranged in your district or organization.

Coaching Your Team To Success

A "not-so-extreme" makeover retreat for leadership teams. Join Karla Reiss for a 2-1/2 day intensive team makeover retreat at the location of your choice. Your team will:

develop trust
improve communication & committment
assess their strengths & areas for development
leave with a plan for becoming a high-performance team
receive personalized coaching to break through obstacles

For more details or to arrange dates, contact Karla Reiss, changemaven@thechangeplace.com.

Business Success Coaching Circles

This group meets in person, in Boulder, Colorado. Specifically designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs, you will focus on achieving your business goals. Bi-weekly sessions with a maximum of ten participants. Call 303-530-9699 for dates and times.

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