Applications are Now Open for the VSTE Certified Coach Program!
Join the fastest-growing network of certified coaches in Virginia! The VSTE Certified Coach program (#VCC) is now accepting registrations for our upcoming Spring 2027 cohort, as well as pre-registrations for the 2027–2028 school year.
Created by VSTE, this program provides a custom professional learning experience that allows instructional leaders and educators to collaborate in cohorts while learning the art of coaching. The VCC curriculum is aligned with the ISTE standards for coaching and has been developed in partnership with Forward Edge, an Ohio-based company specializing in instructional coaching. The VCC program is open to all instructional technology coaches, instructional coaches, aspiring coaches, and educators across Virginia.
All coaches who complete the VCC program will:
- Have a clear understanding of their role as an educational technology coach.
- Think systematically about the role their coaching program plays in larger district goals and initiatives.
- Be prepared to incorporate formal coaching cycles into their coaching program.
- Create and market professional learning experiences founded in andragogical best practices that are personalized, memorable, and lead to classroom implementation.
- Possess a strong skill set for building relationships and deepening coaching conversations with educators.
- Utilize data to make informed decisions about their work as a coach and the needs of educators they support.
- Approach technology integration from a learning objective first mindset.
Cohort Pathways and Scheduling:
Registration & Key Details
- Registration Link: Visit https://vste.org/vcc/ and click “Apply Now!”
- Registration Deadline: The registration window will officially close on Friday, December 18.
Interested participants will need to fully understand the expectations of the VCC program and obtain approval from a direct supervisor. Participating educators are expected to commit to all scheduled meeting times and actively engage during sessions.
To support candidates, supervisors must be aware of and approve the required program cost of $350.00 per participant.
Divisions interested in hosting a custom division-wide cohort should contact the VSTE Certified Coaching Coordinator at VCC@vste.org.
