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Professional Development Template

Brandie Garcia

Colorado State University Global

OTL515-1: Teacher as Instructional Change Agent

Jacqueline Cournoyer

March 26, 2023

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Overview of the Work Plan

The Art of Coaching written by Elena Aguilar (2013) states that there are ten steps to developing
a work plan; these steps are listed as follows:

1. What areas of coaching can be improved? for our program, we need to have clear and
concise standards for each level. More uniform teamwork.
2. List the Standards and identify the criteria.

3. What are your SMART goals?

4. List high-leverage activities

5. Break down the skills. Are they listed somewhere and easily accessible?

6. How can you assess for progression?

7. What coaching theories are you implementing, if any?

8. As a coach, what are your goals?

9. List your resources and share!

10. Put your plan into action!

Coach’s Work Plan

Your Name:
Your Schools name:

List your areas that need the most improvement:

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What are your standards you are trying to meet? (you can also list any goals that are
important for your school):
Tip: Aguilar (2013) points out that this area should be a leadership practice. For example:
lesson planning, classroom management, routines, communication, assessments, how can you
help to inspire and motivate your teammates/staff/class.

This school is a community college, so I will be aligning my standards with their vision: ______
College will be known for inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, engagement, and exceptional
student success.
Specific Client Goals (SMART Goals)

Tips: List these as specific goals. Work together coach/student to identify the direction you are
working towards.

SMART Goals are listed below as a reminder, should you need it:

 Specific (simple). This goal should be specific to the client’s area of development.

 Measurable (meaningful, motivating). How Much? How many?

 Achievable (realistic)

 Relevant. These goals should be impactful.

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 Time bound (timely). What is your timeframe for these goals?

Activities to Achieve these Goals: (client part)

Tip: To be completed with the client. What ideas do you have to help you achieve these goal?

Coaching Actions (Break it Down):

Tip: Aguilar (2013) states that based on the activities and how the client performed, the coach
should analyze the abilities of the client. How can we guide them to achieve success? List those
ideas and coach’s comments should go here:

Progress Reports (How will you assess progression?): Passports!

Tip: How will you communicate feedback?

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Coach’s Eyes Only

What Theories of Action can you use or will work best with your clients?

Tip: What is your end goal as a coach, and how will you communicate that with your student?
Coach’s Goals:

Tip: Present your rubric, show your students what is expected of them.

THE NEXT TWO SECTIONS WILL BE SHARED WITH THE CLIENT

Hyperdocs/Resources/Helpful Links/TIPS share those in this section:
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What is the Plan (write it out):

Tip: A final plan should be written and presented to the client (Aguilar, 2013). All parties
involved should have access to this plan, sharing your knowledge helps everyone involved.

References

Aguilar, E. (2013). The art of coaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Mind Tools. (n.d.). How to make your goals achievable. Retrieved from

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.html

Von Frank, Valerie (2008) High Leverage Activities. Leaning Forward.

https://learningforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/high-leverage-ideas.pdf