Tuesday, September 29, 2026
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $2525
The Novice Coaches Academy is for 1st- and 2nd-year Literacy and Instructional Coaches who are new to coaching. We will explore topics to help you smoothly transition with clarity and confidence into your new role. Coaches will explore the essential mindset, tools and strategies that make the transition into coaching more successful. Novice coaches will receive personalized support through virtual 1-on-1 mentoring sessions, where you can ask questions, problem-solve, and get tailored support for your unique coaching context. You will build a strong professional network with other new coaches in the whole-group learning sessions through shared learning and collaboration.
OBJECTIVES
- Create clarity and focus around launching the school year (30-, 60-, 90-day plans)
- Build your personal coaching philosophy
- Get initial grounding around working with adult learners
- Explore coaching strategies including questioning and feedback
- Learn to build momentum and collaborative partnerships in your building
- Build your toolkit of coaching strategies and data collection in order to maximize your coaching
- Participate in personalized 1-on-1 mentoring sessions
DETAILS
- Dates: September 29 and November 3, 2026; January 11 and March 1, 2027
- Plus, four, one-hour virtual mentoring sessions per participant (dates TBD)
- Times: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Location: CESA 6, Oshkosh
- Cost: $2,525 per participant
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- 1st- and 2nd-year Literacy and Instructional Coaches
QUESTIONS?
Please contact events@cesa6.org if you have any questions regarding this event.
CESA 6 Payment Policy for Event Registrations
CESA 6 accepts credit card payments for all event registrations. If you are unable to complete your registration using a credit card, please contact events@cesa6.org for assistance with alternative arrangements.
Please note if an alternative payment is needed, a purchase order must be received before your registration can be confirmed. All registrations must be finalized before the event date.
Alternative payment methods may be approved under the following circumstances:
- Registration fees exceed $1,000
- A specific funding source is being used (e.g., Title funds)
- Your school district requires use of an internal payment process
Cancellations for Events
Participant Cancellations: Cancellations must be submitted in writing by emailing events@cesa6.org. Registrants who cancel at least 14 calendar days prior to the event start date are eligible for a full refund, minus any non-refundable service or material fees. Cancellations received 7 to 13 calendar days before the event will be eligible for a 50% refund. No refunds will be provided for cancellations made within 7 calendar days of the event. Participants who do not attend without prior notice ("no call, no show") will be charged the full event fee.
Event Changes or Cancellations by CESA 6: CESA 6 reserves the right to change or cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to low enrollment, presenter availability, or other factors beyond our control. Participants will be notified promptly via email and offered either a full refund or a credit toward a future event.
Registration Transfers: Registrations may be transferred to another individual from the same organization at no additional cost. Please contact us at least 48 hours before the event start date to request a transfer.
Read more CESA 6 Terms of Service here.