Academic Coach Community of Practice (8 Day Event) 09/01/2026 - 04/13/2027 Event Dates: 09/01/2026 | 10/06/2026 | 11/03/2026 | 12/01/2026 | 01/05/2027 | 02/02/2027 | 03/02/2027 | 04/13/2027
9:00 am - 11:00 am
An academic coach community of practice is a collaborative network of educators dedicated to continuous growth and impactful leadership. This group engages in learning centered around understanding and utilizing data to drive instruction and student success. Through courageous leadership conversations, members tackle difficult topics with empathy and honesty. Together, they explore systemic change, aiming to create equitable and sustainable improvement across schools. Coaches support one another in inspiring reluctant teachers, sharing strategies to build and foster motivation. Grounded in Brene Brown’s “Dare to Lead”, the community emphasizes vulnerability, resilience, and bold actions as foundations for transformative educational leadership.
LACOE does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of age, actual or perceived race, actual or perceived gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. LACOE complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a disability. If you are disabled and require assistance in accessing this event, please contact the 21CSLA Secretary, Brandy Pandolini, at Pandolini_Brandy@lacoe.edu or the LACOE Title II Coordinator, Hugo Aceves, at Aceves_Hugo@lacoe.edu.
Event Details
Audience
Participants must be an academic or instructional coach working in one of our partner counties (Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, or Ventura).
Facilitator(s)
Rebecca Summers
Location
Canyon Early Learning Center 1000 South Canyon Blvd. Monrovia, CA 91016-3535 Map | Driving Directions Note: Early Learning Canyon Center 1000 S. Canyon Blvd. Monrovia, CA 91016