--- title: Instructional Coach date: 2022-04-06T16:30:00-05:00 author: Click Rain Inc canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/academics/programs/master-of-education/instructional-coach" section: Pages --- [ Back to Programs](/academics/programs)# Instructional Coach The Instructional Coach specialization consists of 12 courses in a 30 credit hour program that prepares the teacher or administrator to be a competent educational leader in the role of instructional coach. Courses and an internship provide experience in implementing school-wide initiatives in curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and faculty development. [Request Info ](#request) ![Male professor teaching](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2022-09-08_000804.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=43&f=webp&c=dd836edb&v=d0a4f8943a07eabb319b8d8321be65c2cf75d8a720b0db4af108c57587772df8) ![]() ![]()## On This Page - [Program Overview](#toc94982) - [Program Details](#toc94985) - [Faculty](#toc94990) - [Staff](#toc799730) ## Program Overview The program provides practical, hands-on learning experiences in teaching and leading in a distinctively Christian manner. Coursework focuses on specific strategies for helping to shape the instructional culture of a school and promote staff professional development. ![Female student holds pencil in her hand](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2022-09-08_000817.jpg?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=64&h=37&c=99c4ded0&v=0bf82153a7ce9f9b8c065e5a4be1fdd59abaaa773cfbe418ab703684b1a042cf) ## Program Details ### Duration & Schedule Courses offered in 15-week semesters and 8-week summer terms. Students may start the program during any term. Most M.Ed. students choose a two or three year plan of study during which they continue to work as a full-time educator. Contact us at [m\_ed@dordt.edu](mailto:m_ed@dordt.edu?subject=M.Ed.%20Question) for a plan that fits your pace and starting point! ### Courses ##### M.ED. COURSES IN INSTRUCTIONAL COACH (30 CREDITS) - EDUC 501 - Issues in Education (3 credits, summer, fall, spring) - EDUC 502 - Learner Development and Principles of Learning (3 credits, summer, spring) - EDUC 503a - Interpreting and Applying Educational Research (1.5 credits, summer, fall) - EDUC 504 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation (3 credits, summer, fall) - EDUC 505 - Foundations of Special Education (3 credits, summer, fall, spring) - EDUC 506 - Best Practices in Instructional Strategies (3 credits, summer odd) - EDUC 507 - Classroom Assessment Strategies (3 credits, fall) - EDUC 522 - Advanced Pedagogies for Teaching Literacy (1.5 credits, spring odd) - EDUC 523 - Advanced Pedagogies for Teaching Math (1.5 credits, summer odd) - EDUC 551 - High Impact Coaching (3 credits, summer) - EDUC 559 - Internship in Instructional Coaching (1.5 credits, fall, spring) - EDUC 561- Instructional Leadership (3 credits, fall, spring) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b476995b643eb.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=ec1f190b&v=30d5521e3aa27c9d7eb3944377807ae0ad552c4c9000c22e5c7562b01692cd1d) ### Dave Mulder Professor of EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/david-mulder) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815aeb8551684202.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=e4248ec6&v=78525fdce44030fddc146d02b03599523e7b6aee82644f3e597fa45b9f39ee39) ### Pat Kornelis Teaching for Transformation School Designer & CoachMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/pat-kornelis) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a8158bf38ae0055cf.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=91395f92&v=f53200d7f60ef81d23db3fc2baff376bbebe330e38417fab2cb9dbbab7085908) ### Josh Bowar Director of CACE School RelationsMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/josh-bowar) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/DJI_0618-5.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=e81ed593&v=7412807ea643f5ec3881fc8f5ed64990e500f496177ba19977348bb37021c206) ### Shawna Hudson Assistant AdjunctMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/shawna-hudson) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b834c15b6457b.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=8006949c&v=195256435bf26b2e4cfbd7937afe8544e5a2671930ba1f5fc621f681de2bf884) ### Mary Beth Pollema Professor of EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/mary-beth-pollema) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b14eabac9f04f.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=eb48309c&v=9eb2b80a1b4f585ff1dcc8b0504007e8b37b272b3f73401f3ee3dcca67de2630) ### Gwen Marra Professor of EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/gwen-marra) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815c3a02ced0c1fd.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=91c6b898&v=b3ee7966b1e8717e1c1b3b98b056324c059cc07be99c7a017fe860bc12ed6f50) ### Thomas Van Soelen Assistant AdjunctMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/thomas-van-soelen) [ ![Photo of young man smiling outside](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/20250822-_DSC6189.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=9c578929&v=9e8c753dea1b8398a3b5b5dcb60ec89a0a979d4b266ef6f360d79964662efc10) ### Evin Dickerson Director of Graduate AdmissionsMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/evin-dickerson) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b329842a05c69.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=5482944e&v=e0475984b91bd5eb026bf82f5de7f1c27e0dff482b0eaf803b1e4a6cef577bad) ### Ashley Mingo Graduate Studies Academic AdvisorMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/ashley-mingo) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/6a72df80a228239e732.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=52ccc577&v=f89788e47b09c00851c44ffcb247de649d3b0e0107797a290e277d2d7859e2f5) ### Taylor Droog Grants Management SpecialistMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/taylor-anema) ## Connect with us Submit your information to request more information about Dordt and this program. 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