Cognitive Coaching^SM is a supervisory/peer coaching model that capitalizes upon and enhances cognitive processes. The founders of Cognitive Coaching^SM, define it as a set of strategies, a way of thinking and a way of working that invites self and others to shape and reshape their thinking and problem solving capacities. In other words, Cognitive Coaching^SM enables people to modify their capacity to modify themselves. The metaphor of a stagecoach is one used to understand what a coach does—convey a valued person from where s/he is to where s/he wants to be.

With support from the NCEE, Dr. Maggie McGatha has become an agency trainer for Cognitive Coaching^SM, a time-intensive and rigorous process. She is the first university faculty member in the country to hold that distinction. With Dr. McGatha's guidance, faculty will be able to integrate Cognitive Coaching^SM into teacher preparation programs. In addition, this important training can then be offered for schools in our area that have already indicated an interest.

For more information about Cognitive Coaching^SM, contact the Nystrand Center at 502-852-6471.

Contact Maggie McGatha for information about Cognitive Coaching^SM training.
maggie.mcgatha @ louisville.edu, 502-852-0584