Virtual Teacher Leadership &  Instructional Coaching Certification

Cohort I Begins August 2025

Our Coaching Approach

 

Is Your School Ready to Build Internal Coaching Capacity?

Northshore Learning’s Instructional Coaching Certification for Teacher Leaders equips experienced educators with the tools, strategies, and confidence to lead instructional improvement and peer collaboration within their schools.

Program Foundations

Grounded in research-based coaching models and instructional leadership, the certification program integrates elements from:

  • Cognitive Coaching

  • Instruction-Centered Coaching

  • Frameworks for Effective Teaching

Program Includes:

  • (8) Monthly Live Virtual Sessions
    60-90 minutes interactive Zoom trainings with expert facilitators
  • (2) Private 1:1 Coaching Sessions
     Personalized 1-hour sessions with a Northshore Learning trainer
  • Asynchronous Support Assignments
     Reinforcement activities between sessions for deeper application
  • On-Demand Coaching Support
     Ongoing access to feedback and individualized guidance
  • Coaching Practicum (15+ Hours)
    Participants apply skills by coaching colleagues in their building and submitting 1–2 recorded videos of their coaching conversations

This Program is Designed for Educators Who:

  • Have at least 3 years of full-time teaching experience
  • Demonstrate leadership and a strong instructional knowledge
  • Are currently serving or aspiring to serve as instructional coaches, department/grade leads, or administrative leaders
  • Are committed to reflective practice and peer development

Time Commitment

  • Live Sessions & Coaching: ~16 hours
  • Asynchronous Learning: ~20–25 hours
  • Practicum & Debriefing: ~18 hours

Certification & Curriculum

  • Earn Instructional Coach certification from Northshore Learning, a trusted provider of educator professional development
  • Access our comprehensive, practitioner-focused coaching curriculum

Outcomes for Educators & Schools

What Participants Will Gain

  • Confidence and skills to lead coaching and drive instructional improvement
  • Practical tools to foster collaboration and a growth-oriented school culture
  • Strategies for classroom observation, data use, and reflective feedback
  • A supportive network of peers committed to instructional leadership

What Schools Will Gain

  • Increased internal capacity for instructional coaching and peer development
  • Empowered teacher leaders who drive continuous improvement from within
  • A culture of shared ownership, collaboration, and professional excellence
  • Long-term, sustainable structures for instructional growth and educator support

Additional Details

  • Maximum Cohort Size: 15 participants
  • CEUs: Participants will earn Continuing Education Units
  • Sessions will be held Tuesday afternoons/evenings in Central time
     
     

    Investment: $3,500 

    *may be eligible for Title funding

Testimonials of Our Coaching:

Chloe, MN

As a first-year teacher, the challenges of balancing planning, instruction, and classroom management were overwhelming. My coach provided clear, actionable feedback that helped me refine my teaching strategies and grow more confident in my abilities.

Briana, TX

My coach was a warm and welcoming individual who gave me the space to discuss honestly my experience and offered wonderful ideas to try in the classroom.

Catherine, CA

My coach provided great insights and suggestions after observing serval of my ELA lessons. Her positivity and helpful ideas helped me "tweak" my lessons to reach students at a variety of levels in my very large class.

Register Now!

Join us for this transformational coach training program!