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August 9, 2023

PA Keys Offering Virtual Coach Approach to Adaptive Leadership Trainings

The Pennsylvania Key is offering virtual Coach Approach to Adaptive Leadership training sessions.

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Based on the ICF Core Competencies of Leadership Coaching for the PA Early Childhood System, this course will focus on the adaptive skills of aligning actions to values, and will build the critical thinking skills needed to support change and innovation in systems of care.

Training Dates

September 26-28, 2023 | Register

  • 9/26/2023 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.

  • 9/27/2023 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • 9/28/2023 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

November 1 – 9, 2023 | Register

  • 11/01/2023 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.

  • 11/02/2023 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • 11/09/2023 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

January 23-31, 2024 | Register

  • 01/23/2024 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.

  • 01/24/2024 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • 01/31/2024 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

March 12-14, 2024 | Register

  • 03/12/2024 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.

  • 03/13/2024 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • 03/14/2024 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The training is open to early learning program administration and staff, OCDEL, Pennsylvania Key, ELRC, Certification, and EITA staff. All participants will earn 15.5 PD hours.

Topics include:

  • Becoming and staying present, even in the midst of chaos and conflict.
  • Identifying an engaged listener and how to become one.
  • Asking powerful questions that unlock deeper responses to leadership challenges.
  • Using communication and feedback to support adaptive work.
  • Building personal and collaborative accountability within teams.
  • Using leadership coaching skills in daily interactions.
  • Creating ongoing opportunities for internal and cross-system collaborations. Increasing effectiveness with the Coach Approach.

More Information

For more information, view the course flyer or contact Barb Willier at barwil@pakeys.org or Rasheeda Coston at rascos@pakeys.org.

Image: A small group of early learning professionals walk together on a sidewalk during a Trying Together UnConference.