Coaching STARTs Here- Team Viewing
Date: January 15, 2026, February 12, 2026, March 5, 2026
This training series also includes asynchronous prework and tasks between modules.
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Format and Platform: Virtual via Zoom
Registration Fee: $30 for the full training series (3 sessions)
Registration Deadline: January 5, 2026
Intended Audience: START Coach Leaders (those who
train and support building coaches) and/or individuals who are part of
the START Coaching Community of Practice and their administrators
Team Viewing Instructions:
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Identify and register 1-2 Team Leaders (preferably
a coach within your district/ISD) who will be responsible for
facilitating the virtual training experience.
- Team Leaders are responsible for the following:
- Organizing and coordinating the training in a physical viewing location.
- Communicating with START about the training and questions that arise.
- Collecting team attendance and reporting this attendance to START.
- Facilitating the team experience.
- Team Leaders are responsible for the following:
- After registering, START will send the Team Leaders a Facilitator Guide with information about facilitating a high-quality virtual training experience in a large group.
Presenters:
Lead Presenter:
- Shalyn Furton, MAT, Consultant with the START Project, [email protected]
Co-Presenters:
- Amy Matthews, Ph.D., BCBA, Grand Valley State University, Psychology Department & Autism Education Center, [email protected]
- Stephanie Dyer, Ed.S, BCBA, Autism Education & Intervention Specialist, The START Project, [email protected]
This three-part training series supports ISD and district teams in developing or reimagining a coaching structure to promote inclusive education and evidence-based supports for all students. Participants will complete pre-learning activities to explore the START Project, coaching foundations, and ways districts can get involved. During the sessions, teams will plan for implementation using START’s Coaching Structure Checklist, engage in collaborative activities, and begin building a three-year coaching plan with support between modules.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): START is offering State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs), pending approval, and Certificates of Attendance. Participants must complete the Attendance Form provided at the training within 3 days of the training date to receive SCECHs and/or a Certificate of Attendance.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be submitted in writing to [email protected] by January 14, 2026. We are unable to accept phone cancellations.
START only accepts credit cards for payment.
By registering for this training, you agree to receive email updates from START (articles, updates, new tools and resources, and training and events information) and acknowledge and consent to the recording of the session(s). The recording may capture audio, video, and any shared content during the meeting.
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