Learning Coaches

Learning coaches:  

• use research to support their work
• meet local needs and support diversity in classrooms
• encourage classroom teachers in building new practices and creative solutions
• are better able to meet the diverse needs of students by assisting teachers
• advocate for students and teachers

Did you know that learning coaches are teachers who are knowledgeable about inclusive practice and the Programs of Study?

They are skilled at:

• collaboration
• building relationships
• sharing of promising practices
• facilitating job-embedded and ongoing professional development for teachers

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Additional Information and resources:

• Learning Coach Literature Review – Executive Summary 2010
• Exploring Learning Coaches in Alberta (2010)
• Alberta Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC) website, Inclusive Education Support for Implementation and specifically, Learning Coaches

For further information, please contact Leah Dushenski, Inclusive Learning Supports Branch at Leah.Dushenski@gov.ab.ca.