Course
PLS & Instructional Coach Essentials Day July 30, 2026
Jul 1, 2026 - Aug 8, 2026
Instructor: Ryan Gudmundson
Full course description
Course Description
- New Professional Learning Specialists (PLS) will participate in a required PLS Essentials Day on July 30, with newer PLS and other instructional coaches (AP, Deans, etc.) encouraged and welcome to attend. The session focuses on role clarity, building trust with staff, supporting new teachers, facilitating PLC work, and using curriculum and standards through a partnership approach. PLS will also align their support to school and district priorities while maintaining a non-evaluative role.
- Following this, PLS will engage in monthly cohort meetings with mentors embedded to support ongoing development through real-time problem solving, practice, and application.
Principals are encouraged to connect early with their PLS to align on priorities and establish clear working agreements. - Lead Learner (Facilitator): Ryan Gudmundson
- Credit(s) and Type: 7 Hours Relicensure
Target Audience
- New Professional Learning Specialists (PLS) and Instructional Coaches
Meeting Information
- Date: July 30, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Location: Legacy Campus Rooms 245 and 247 | 10035 S Peoria St, Lone Tree, 80134
Course Outcomes
Here are the outcomes for the course:
- Build clear role identity and establish trust quickly with teachers and teams
- Support instruction through partnership using standards, curriculum, and PLC conversations
- Translate school and district priorities into practical classroom actions while maintaining a non-evaluative role