A coach is someone who guides another person to develop a new skill or build competence and expertise. Coaching is a partnership that occurs because both parties are willing and agree to work together.
Coaching is…
- A collaborative and iterative process
- Focused on building skills and competencies
- Reliant on observation and feedback
- Goal-directed
- Outcomes driven
There are two types of coaches guiding Pyramid Model implementation: Program Implementation Coaches and Practitioner Coaches.
Program Implementation Coaches vs Practitioner Coaches
| Program Implementation Coach | Practitioner Coach |
| Program/Community Level | Classroom Level |
| Provides coaching and guidance to the Program Leadership Team and practitioner coach. | Uses Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) to support practitioners in their implementation of Pyramid Model practices. |
| Supports program-wide implementation. | Collaborates with practitioners to identify needs and set practice implementation goals. |
| Provides updates to the State Leadership Team about programs and their implementation needs and progress. | |
| Learn more about Program Implementation Coaches | Learn more about Practitioner Coaches |
