Early Childhood Coaching

Early Childhood Literacy & Learning Specialists work with educators face-to-face or virtually to develop skills in instructional practices, teacher-child interactions, and data collection.
Through working with our specialists, educators develop the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure that children enter kindergarten ready.
Upcoming Webinar: Early Childhood Strategies for Supporting Literacy
Tuesday, July 15 at 10:00 AM CST
This session will highlight:
  • Key insights from the science of reading
  • Research-based early literacy best practices
  • New support opportunities from The Center for Literacy & Learning
Register here. Can't make it? All registered participants will receive a recording of the webinar.

Foundations of Learning: The Transformative Early Years

Unlocking Potential and Paving the Way for Lifelong Learning

The first five years of a child’s life create the foundation for children to accomplish critical developmental growth that sets the stage for later school success. From the first day of life to the first day of kindergarten, children will learn, change, and grow at a rapid rate. It is during these first years that the brain undergoes its most dramatic growth.

The Center’s Coaching Model

We implement the Practice Based Coaching Model in our coaching interactions. This model supports teachers and leaders use of effective teaching practices that ultimately lead to positive outcomes for children.

Three main coaching components are:

  • Setting goals and action steps

  • Engaging in focused observations

  • Reflecting and sharing feedback about teaching practices

Early Childhood Services

ON-SITE & VIRTUAL

Available in childcare and school site settings

  • Practice-Based Coaching
  • Coach the Coach Model
  • Walkthroughs
  • Informal CLASS® Observations
  • Communities of Practice
  • Tier 1 Curriculum Support
  • Customized Professional Developments
  • Science of Reading and Early Literacy Training and Support

Our Early Childhood Team:

  • ADVANCED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • LOUISIANA PATHWAYS CERTIFIED TRAINERS
  • CDA INSTRUCTORS
  • CDA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS
  • TRAIN THE TRAINER CLASS SPECIALIST
  • CERTIFIED CLASS RELIABLE OBSERVERS (INFANT, TODDLER, PRE-K, K-3)
  • TS GOLD RELIABLE
  • ADVOCATES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Testimonials

“On behalf of Classroom 4 at Charlie Thomas Head start, Miss Julie Brandt is an exceptional Literacy and Learning Specialist. She gave us great advice that will help us focus on the areas of Quality of Feedback and Language Modeling. At one point, I did find myself struggling with Center Time talk and conversation with children, but once Miss Julie coached us and she gave us such great tips, I was able to improve myself in those areas. Thanks Miss Julie for your help.”
- Dana F. Penegar, Teacher Advanced
“The one on one feedback and coaching session with Mrs. Julie are informative and very helpful. She coaches with passion to help educators focus on the areas for improvement to increase our class scores. Mrs. Julie gave an example of how to include real life questions within our lesson. As an educator, I look what Mrs. Julie coached us on and used those tools when I was observed. The end result was increased scores.”
- Ms. Ronnell Stewart
My experiences with The Center have been awesome. I am learning a lot but still have some struggles, they follow up with me on my progress. I greatly appreciate The Center. Mrs. Brandt has helped me to improve my teaching techniques. Plus how to deal with the kids!
- Donna, 2023 Teacher
The Center has been extremely helpful in understanding and clarifying the scores I have been receiving for my observations. They have given me such confidence and relief in order for me to grow and be a better teacher. they have been so amazing for me this year and I hope to work with them again next year.
- Lindsay, 2023 Teacher