Practice Based Coaching (PBC)
February 12—13, 2019
Location: Springfield, Illinois
IHSA Member Registration Fee: $175.00 per person
5 or more Registrations from the same Agency (must be IHSA members): $150.00 per person
Non-Member Registration fee: $325.00 per person
Registration fee includes lite continental breakfast & lunch both days
If you need a sleeping room, the following hotels that are close to the IHSA Training Facility:
Courtyard by Marriott / 3462 Freedom Drive / 217-793-5300
Fairfield Inn / 3446 Freedom Drive / 217-793-9277
Staybridge Suites / 4231 Schooner Dr / 217-793-6700
Hampton Inn and Suites / 2300 Chuckwagon Dr. / 217-793-7670
Two-Day Coach Training
The Practice-Based Coaching Training Institute (PBCTI) is an intensive 2-day event intended for coaches implementing the Practice Based Coaching model. During the PBCTI, coaches will learn how to use Practice-Based Coaching to support staff’s use of high-quality teaching and home-visiting practices.
Coaches will be able to:
The training content has been expanded to include coaching in center-based, home-based and family child care program options. Discussion will include coaching to fidelity with a emphasis on using research-based teaching practices.
The PBCTI is designed for staff who provide direct coaching to Head Start staff. These coaches may be supporting classroom teachers, home visitors, family child care providers, or others who work directly with children or families.
Jan Brown, Early Childhood Specialist
Jan Brown has been in the field of Early Childhood for 35+ years with 25 of those in a Head Start program and most recently working in the Region V T/TA Network. I have held several positions in Head Start program from the classroom level to management level while wearing many hats throughout the years. I have also designed and implemented coaching systems to support classroom teachers. I graduated with a BS and MS in Early Childhood Education from SIU Carbondale. As a life-long learner, I am committed to growth both personally and professionally.
Verlinda Sims, Early Childhood Specialist
Verlinda has worked in the early childhood field for 30 years 24 of them have been with Head Start. Her experience in Head Start includes being a teacher, director and Education manager. She has been part of Region V TTA system for 7 years. She holds a Master of Education in Early Childhood Administration from National Louis University.