Individual Leadership Coaching
Individual Leadership Coaching is a FREE program offered to educators who are committed to growing a culture of deep reflection with a focus on equitable outcomes for students. Participants will be matched with a leadership coach who will support the development of professional and organizational goals.

Goals & Outcomes
Our coaches will partner with you to:
  • Plan and implement programs, practices, and procedures to create more equitable outcomes and meet the needs of all students
  • Build capacity to achieve personal, professional and organizational goals
  • Enhance your ability to cultivate a culture of reflection and continuous improvement
  • Deepen collaboration and problem-solving skills
  • Meet challenges and opportunities efficiently and effectively

Session Structure
Coaching sessions offered:
  • Up to 25 hours of coaching per academic year
  • 1-on-1 conversations with an experienced coach
  • Online meeting format with opportunities for in-person activies
  • Flexible meeting times based on coach and coachee availability

Our Coaches
Coaches are hand selected by 21CSLA staff to provide the best quality professional development for eager teachers and administrators. Coaches are either active or retired educators from the Mid-State region and are trained on issues of equity, diversity and inclusion. Coaches approach their work not to prescribe solutions; instead, they will guide you on developing your own plans of action based on your individual needs and interests.

Eligibility
Participants must be a K-12 teacher or administrator working in Stanislaus, Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Tulare, Kings, Mono, Inyo, Monterey, San Benito, or Santa Cruz County. Teachers must be 100% fully released and administrators must have a clear Administrative Service Credential

25-26 Coaching Institute Dates for Coaches
Institutes open only for 21CSLA Mid-State Coaches
New 21CSLA Coach
Coaching Institute I
Virtual Dates
9 AM-10:30 AM
  • September 19th, 2025
  • October 3rd, 2025
  • November 7th, 2025
  • December 5th, 2025
  • January 16th, 2026
  • February 13th, 2026
  • March 6th, 2026
  • April 3rd, 2026
Returning 21CSLA Coach
Coaching Institute II
Virtual Dates
9 AM-10:30 AM
  • September 12th, 2025
  • October 10th, 2025
  • November 14th, 2025
  • January 23rd, 2026
  • February 27th, 2026
  • March 20th, 2026
  • April 17th, 2026
  • May 8th, 2026
Interested in being a coachee?
Interested in being a coach?