About this Program

Top-quality instruction and caregiving from an early age can make a major difference in children’s subsequent educational achievement and well-being. Highly trained early childhood coaches are a crucial part of this effort. 

In this certificate program, we’ll examine the guiding principles and key skills of Practice-Based Coaching in early learning environments. You’ll deepen your understanding of foundational coaching practices that promote engaging interactions and positive behavior support, development of shared goals, focused observation, reflection and feedback. You'll also learn more about coaching instructional leaders with a focus on the whole program.

Designed For

Early childhood coaches and those involved in early learning who incorporate coaching into their work.

Learn More

This program is offered by the UW College of Education. For more information, visit the Certificate in Practice-Based Coaching page on UW’s Cultivate Learning website.