Virtual Coaching Academy
The Virtual Coaching Academy
Advance your career. Elevate your coaching. Empower new teachers.
The Virtual Coaching Academy is a new initiative of the ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ College of Education designed to strengthen support for early career teachers while advancing the professional growth of experienced educators.
Participants serve as mentor teachers for early career educators²ÝÝ®´«Ã½”with priority given to those mentoring conditionally licensed teachers enrolled in UMD licensure programs. Through collaborative learning, guided practice, and reflective coaching, mentors will earn 2 MSDE Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits while building advanced coaching skills that create real impact in schools.
A distinctive feature of the Academy is the integration of video-based observations. Participants will supplement their onsite mentoring with video reflections and learn how to leverage technology to provide timely, data-driven coaching that empowers new teachers to thrive.
Who Should Participate?
Experienced PK²ÝÝ®´«Ã½“12 educators who are currently mentoring an early career teacher (between 1- 5 years)
Educators seeking to grow their professional expertise and advance their careers through effective coaching
Priority consideration for mentors of students in UMD licensure programs (both pre-service and in-service)