Next Step for Success - Parent coaching and help for troubled or struggling teens and young adults

COURSE OVERVIEW

Increasingly it is being recognized that the coaching profession has a credentialing and certifying process. Parents and consultants are becoming more aware of this professional industry standard of ethics and practices, and are inquiring as to the certification of staff. Training in this coaching model will enhance a program's credibility and marketability while demonstrating a commitment to staff development and excellence.

As a way to support and empower parents, struggling teens and young adults, many program staff and professionals are seeking alternatives to the therapeutic model and coaching has become a viable option. Specialty schools and programs have recognized this trend over the past few years as the coaching profession has had increased visibility. The NEXT STEP Coach Training offers a professional, in-depth coaching model.

Coaching is a non-therapeutic model that develops a collaborative relationship with clients. This course provides preparation and guidance leading to certification in coach specific training hours as approved by the International Coach Federation. Our curriculum was developed to meet or exceed all ICF approved standards. This is a stand-alone certification or NEXT STEP will provide the documentation needed to pursue further accreditation with ICF.

NEXT STEP offers four different Training Options with each providing a format to suit individual or organization requirements. Three of these courses meet the requirements for certification. The fourth is a one-day training in five critical coaching skills. See registration and attendance requirements in Policies and Procedures section below.

A complete curriculum manual is included in the course fee. Additional recommended reading and reference books are "Co-Active Coaching" by Laura Whitworth, Henry Kimsey-House and Phil Sandahl and "Parent As Coach" by Diana Haskins. Both books may be purchased directly from Amazon by clicking on the image below.

Sample Topics:
     • Recognizing the Human Condition in Every Client /

       Parent
     • Engaging Client through Powerful Questioning
     • Revealing the Barriers to 'What Is'
     • Holding Up the Mirror

     • Inspiring Client to be a 'Great' Parent
     • Clean, Clear, Concise Communication
     • Celebrating the Process

Deliverables For Participants:
     • Course emphasis on coaching parents of struggling

       teens and young adults using 13 basic coaching skills.
     • Course emphasis on coaching struggling teens and

       young adults using 11 basic coaching skills

     • Critiquing and assessment of coach trainee
     • Enhanced professional competency

     • Coach / client role-playing

     • Immediate and direct application for the workplace

Benefits to Programs and Schools:
     • Professional, skills-based communication with clients /

       parents

     • Value-added for staff
     • Skills can be implemented immediately
     • Continuing education and development for key staff

     • An assessment tool for gauging staff skill level
     • Marketability of certified parent coaches
     • Demonstrated commitment to parent and family

       support
     • Greater retention of clients

Facilitators:

The Coach Training is conducted by the founders of NEXT STEP and their Associates who have over 90 years of combined experience in the field of specialty schools and programs. Our About Us page will give you full biographical information on the facilitators.

For more information, please contact us by email or by phone at 541-504-5224 in Redmond, Oregon.

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TRAINING OPTIONS

NEXT STEP Coach Training offers the coach training course in four different formats to suit the needs and requirements of individual and organization participants. Instruction is presented either by teleconference phone calls or on-site visits by Certified Coach trainers.

Successful completion of the STANDARD, EXTENDED and INTENSIVE course will result in certification

by the International Coach Federation for coach specific training hours.

Option #1 - STANDARD course: 20-week curriculum providing 30 hours of instruction.

Training by teleconference phone calls.

For individual participants, or for organizations with a minimum

of 4 participants

Option #2 - EXTENDED course: Approximate 13-week curriculum provides 36 hours of instruction.

Training by on-site visits and teleconference phone calls.

For an organization or organizations in the same geographical area with

minimum of 4 participants.

Option #3 - INTENSIVE course: Approximate 7-week curriculum provides 36 hours of instruction.

Training by on-site visit and teleconferencing phone calls.

For an organization or organizations in the same geographical area with

minimum of 4 participants.

NOTE: Additional support via teleconferencing calls can be contracted

at the conclusion of training.

Fees will be based on services provided.

Option #4 - BASIC course: One-day on-site training focuses on "The Five Critical Coaching Skills".

For organizations not seeking certification.

For more information, please contact us by email or by phone at 541-504-5224 in Redmond, Oregon.

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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The coach training course “COACHING PARENTS of STRUGGLING TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS” is based on a study guide of 13 Coaching Skills.

The coach training course "COACHING STRUGGLING TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS" is based on a study guide of 11 Coaching Skills.

Both courses consist of the following components:

Self study and homework assignments
Suggested additional reading: “Co-Active Coaching” by Laura Whitworth, Henry Kimsey-House and Phil Sandahl
Class participants engage in the following roles during the class: as coach, as client and as observer
Coach mentoring calls with class participants
Observation and critiquing for feedback and recommendations from the Trainer Coach and class participants

Course Length: Course is offered in four Training Options.

Recruitment and Admissions: This training is for any professional currently working with parents of a struggling teen or young adult, or those wishing to enter the field, irrespective of age, gender or race. Recruitment is conducted through direct mail, website, industry contacts, direct marketing to administrators of programs for struggling teens and young adults, and referrals.

Registration: Registration can be made by emailing pvalentine@everhigher.com

Course Fee: For the STANDARD, EXTENDED and INTENSIVE courses the fee is $1900 per participant. The BASIC course fee is $1500 per day. Full payment is due at the time of course registration and confirmation.

Cancellations and Refunds: For cancellations prior to the start of the class, there is a refund of any fees received less a cancellation fee of $250. No refunds are made after class begins.

Class Size: See individual course information. Classes have a minimum of 4 participants. We have a maximum of 10 participants to allow for observation and critiquing of each class participant.

Attendance: Role call will be taken and permanently documented. For the STANDARD course no more than 3 absences of live sessions are permitted during the 20-week course. For the EXTENDED and INTENSIVE courses no absences are permitted. Any participants missing more than the allowable will be suspended from completing the course. Suspended students will be eligible to complete a subsequent course for a registration fee of $250.

Course Materials: A student manual with course study guides, handouts, class schedule and teleconferencing dial-in instruction is sent upon receipt of full or first payment. Participants are encouraged to purchase “Co-Active Coaching” by Laura Whitworth, Henry Kimsey-House and Phil Sandahl as an additional reference textbook. In addition, a suggested reading is "Parent As Coach" by Diana Haskins. Both books may be purchased directly from Amazon by clicking on the image above.

Code of Conduct: To maintain the integrity of the training participants are expected to:

Be fully engaged in the process
Be on time and participate for entire training
Maintain a respectful attitude towards fellow participants and Trainer Coaches
Maintain confidentiality of any personal disclosures
Notify Trainer Coach at least 24 hours in advance of anticipated absence

Instruction and Evaluation: The Study Guides for each of the 13 Coaching Skills are used as the basis for self-study and class discussion. Class participants are encouraged to participate in open discussion and processing of the skill training. Participants are paired for coaching practica using the skill training. Trainer Coaches offer feedback and critiquing. Other class participants observe and have the opportunity to give feedback.

Ongoing evaluations are provided to each class participant. These evaluations provide documentation and assessment of areas of growth and strength, and identify areas for attention.

Final Exam and Evaluation: Participants will be taking a comprehensive Final Written Exam to determine their knowledge of coaching terminology, skills, code of ethics and business practices. In addition, each participant will demonstrate the usage of select skills in a live role playing Practicum Exam. A final evaluation will be sent to each class participant.

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