1. Student-Centered Coaching
with Diane Sweeney
September 8-9, 2012
EARCOS Weekend Workshop
hosted by International School Bangkok
Thailand
Workshop Description:
Are you wondering how coaching can be designed to make a measurable impact on student
achievement? Discover a model for coaching that does just that. Student-centered coaching
moves students towards mastery of the standards because it occupies the space between
where the students are and where they need to be. It employs the use of data—such as
student work and assessments—to help teachers make informed decisions about their
instruction. It is driven by a standards-based goal for student learning, and the coach is
viewed as a partner in moving student learning forward. As a result, both student learning
and the quality of classroom instruction are impacted.
Who should attend?
This session will address the needs of K-12 learning coaches from across subject areas,
administrators, and teacher or learning leaders who are interested in taking on a coaching
role to improve student learning.
Outcomes:
Participants will:
1- Gain an understanding of the theoretical framework for student-centered coaching
2- Learn how schools have implemented student-centered coaching across various subject
areas and grade levels
3- Gain knowledge of the techniques that are necessary for leading a coaching effort
4- Leave the session with specific tools and practices to ensure that coaching directly impacts
your students and teachers

2. Student-Centered Coaching with Diane Sweeney
Presenter Bio:
Diane Sweeney is an internationally known author, educational
consultant, and literacy coach. She has written Student-Centered
Coaching (Corwin Press, 2010), Student-Centered Coaching at the
Secondary Level (Corwin Press, forthcoming), and Learning Along
the Way (Stenhouse, 2003), and holds a longstanding interest in how
adult learning translates to learning in the classroom.
Diane is the founder of the educational consulting firm Spark Innovation
(www.sparkinnovate.com), and her current work focuses on the methods, practices, and
structures for building student-centered learning communities in schools. In the past, she has
served as a classroom teacher, literacy coach, a trainer for literacy coaches, and a university
professor. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Denver and a Master’s in
Bilingual and Multicultural Education from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Workshop Information: Workshop Fee: USD 55
(inclusive of lunches, snacks and refreshments)
Dates: 8 - 9 September 2012
Time: 08:00am – 03:00pm * If payment will be paid by check, kindly make your
check payable to "International School Association",
please add USD 7.00 for bank service fee.
Registration: Registration deadline: August 24, 2012
Complete the online registration form at: Online Form
* If you have a problem filling registration online, please contact Ms. Didi at
supasrin@isb.ac.th
Material to Bring:
Diane Sweeney’s book, “Student-Centered Coaching: A Guide for
K-6 Coaches and Principals”, will be available for purchase if needed.
* Order can be made when doing online registration. Please note that the book will be
delivered to the venue only.

3. School Location and Address:
International School Bangkok (ISB)
39/7 Soi Nichada Thani, Samakee Road
Pakkret, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand
Phone: (+662) 963 5800 www.isb.ac.th
Accommodations:
Participants are responsible for booking their own accommodations. We recommend the
Landmark Hotel. (See attached reservation form).
Transportation from Hotel to ISB & Vice Versa
Transportation will be provided between the Landmark Hotel and school. The exact van
schedule will be provided to the registered participants at a later date.
* Please note that transportation for participants is only available for those who booked their room with the
recommended hotel.