The Cognitive Coaching Seminar^® Foundation is an eight-day training generally conducted over an 18-24 month period of time. It can be delivered in flexible formats depending on the needs of the agency. Agendas for Days 1-4 include the Planning Conversation Map and the Reflecting Conversation Map as well as the tools of Cognitive Coaching^SM. Days 5-8 provide for skill refinement and understanding of the Problem-Resolving Map.

Some configurations for scheduling suggested by the Center and our Training Associates include:

Configuration 1:
• Days 1 and 2 consecutively, Days 3 and 4 consecutively spaced over one school year
• Days 5 and 6 consecutively, Days 7 and 8 consecutively spaced over a second school year

Configuration 2:
• Days 1 and 2 consecutively, Days 3 and 4 consecutively spaced over one school year
• Day 5
• Days 6-8 consecutively spaced over a second school year

Configuration 3:
• Days 1-4 consecutively in a Summer Institute
• Days 5 and 6 and Days 7 and 8 consecutively the following year

Other configurations are possible. The Training Associate will tailor scheduling to the needs of the agency. Cost of materials per participant is approximately $50.00 and includes a handbook and hardback book, Cognitive Coaching: A Foundation for Renaissance Schools. To view upcoming training dates, click the "Foundation Seminar Dates" button above to visit the Foundation Seminar Training Dates page.