Cognitive Coaching | Starts September 14, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Cognitive Coaching is a model for supporting thinking that allows educators to explore the thinking behind their practices. This model is especially powerful to use with students and colleagues to empower them to THINK. The ultimate goal is for individuals to self-monitor, self-analyze and self-evaluate. This model is for you if you are looking for an alternative to external evaluation.
In Cognitive Coaching, participants learn to:
• develop trust and rapport
• utilize conversation structures for planning, reflecting and problem-solving
• develop teacher (and student) autonomy and sense of community
• develop higher levels of efficacy, consciousness, craftsmanship, flexibility and interdependence
• utilize the coaching tools of pausing, paraphrasing and posing questions
• use data to mediate thinking
Attendance is required at all eight sessions:
Monday, September 14, 2026
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
February 10, 2027
Janet Crews is an educator committed to supporting people to be their best selves. She spent 34 years in public education settings in a wide variety of roles. Her experiences include time in early childhood, elementary, middle and high school buildings in roles as teacher, mentor, coach and leader.
In addition to serving as Coordinator of Professional Learning for the School District of Clayton, Janet has been an active leader in regional professional learning. Janet also has been an Adjunct Instructor for several universities including Missouri State, Fontbonne, St. Louis University and currently at Webster University. She also has served as a Professional Learning Specialist for EducationPlus.
Janet is a Training Associate for Cognitive Coaching and an Agency Trainer for Adaptive Schools. She also provides training, coaching and facilitation in a variety of areas with her Educational Consulting business, Think.Connect.Grow. She believes that everyone benefits from a caring thinking partner to process the diverse challenges of professional life.
For additional information about this event, please contact Brian Lankheitblankheit@edplus.org.
Cancellations made more than 10 business days before the event start date will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made 10 business days or less are not eligible for a refund.
If an event is cancelled due to inclement weather or low enrollment, a full refund will be issued.
No-shows will be billed in full.
The cancellation policy applies to all forms of payment including Learning Service Credits.