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2026-2027 Communities of Practice
Tuesday October 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Coaches & Education Managers/Specialists

Join this community to develop coaching skills, collaborate on educational strategies and management practices, and support teachers to improve classroom practices, learning environments, and child outcomes.

The Coaches & Education Managers/Specialists Community of Practice is a collaborative space dedicated to supporting and developing coaching skills and management practices among Head Start staff. This community provides a forum for discussing coaching techniques, educational strategies, and management approaches,
addressing common challenges, sharing best practices, and staying informed about relevant theories and research. By fostering a supportive environment for professional development, this community can help coaches and education managers/specialists enhance their effectiveness in supporting teachers, improving classroom practices and learning environments, and ultimately, promoting positive outcomes for children.

Communities of practice are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and who interact regularly to learn how to do it better (Wenger, 2006). These communities are intended to provide safe and supportive spaces for participants to share resources and ideas, explore and question their understandings, solve challenges, and form common commitments for action and improvement.
Speakers
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Darlene Grant

Executive Director, Destiny Helper Services, LLC
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Cynthia Wahlen

ECE Coach Mentor, CESA #11 Head Start
Hi, my name is Thia Rutledge and I am an Education Coach and Mentor with CESA #11 Head Start. In my role, I support teachers and assistants through coaching, classroom modeling, and CLASS observations. I’m especially passionate about Conscious Discipline, staff wellness, Trauma... Read More →
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Jennie Mauer

Executive Director, Wisconsin Head Start Association

Tuesday October 13, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Virtual via Zoom

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