About Cognitive Coaching
Cognitive Coaching is a structured approach to professional conversations that helps individuals reflect on their thinking, make informed decisions, and take ownership of their professional growth.
Through an eight-day seminar, participants learn practical listening, questioning, and conversation skills they can use when coaching colleagues, mentoring teachers, leading teams, or supporting professional learning.
INSIDE THE EIGHT-DAY SEMINAR
Learning Through Practice
This seminar combines guided learning, conversation practice, and opportunities to apply coaching strategies in professional settings.
DAYS 1-4
Building the Foundation
Participants explore the Planning and Reflecting Conversation Maps, develop trust and rapport, and practice foundational coaching skills.
DAYS 5-8
Deepening Your Practice
Participants refine their coaching skills, explore the Problem-Resolving Map, and continue practicing conversations that support independent thinking.
Who Should Attend?
Cognitive Coaching is designed for educators and leaders who support the growth of others, including instructional coaches, principals, district leaders, mentor teachers, teacher leaders, and professional learning facilitators.
2027 COGNITIVE COACHING COHORT
Seminar Dates
Eight Days Across Four Sessions
| Days 1–2 | April 15–16, 2027 |
| Days 3–4 | May 5–6, 2027 |
| Days 5–6 | June 17–18, 2027 |
| Days 7–8 | August 18–19, 2027 |
Join the 2027 Cohort
Registration is open for our eight-day Cognitive Coaching Foundations Seminar.
$1,200 per participant
East Lansing, Michigan
SCECHS will be awarded for participation in this seminar at no additional cost to you (pending MDE approval).
Questions About the Seminar?
For questions about the Cognitive Coaching Foundations Seminar, contact Megan Papoi at mpapoi@msu.edu