CONSTRUCT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTION™
High-Quality Teaching and Caregiver Practices
Construct is an evidence-based coaching model and software platform that supports and sustains high-quality teaching practices in early education programs.
This innovative tool embeds seamlessly into day-to-day activities, tailoring learning to individual needs and focusing on the skills that matter most to deliver real-time coaching and results.
Created by Southwest Human Development and supported by several years of independent evaluation, Construct has been adopted by more than 1600 users in diverse early learning settings nationwide.
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Unlock Your Team’s Potential Today
Construct unlocks the full potential of teaching staff and family engagement professionals by fostering meaningful change and cultivating high-quality practices.
With these supports, coaches can inspire growth, collaboration, and innovation, enabling their teams to implement the Construct program successfully and achieve their highest potential.
This innovative tool embeds seamlessly into day-to-day activities, tailoring learning to individual needs and focusing on the skills that matter most to deliver real-time coaching and results.
Research-Backed Results
Research shows that when educators receive regular, targeted coaching, they are more likely to adopt and sustain high-quality instructional practices.
Construct™ provides continuous support and feedback, which reinforces learning and helps staff refine their techniques over time. This makes Construct™ not only beneficial for staff but also for the children and families.
Flexible
Construct™ is highly adaptable and can be integrated with any curriculum while also promoting family engagement.
It is focused on developing high-quality teaching and caregiving practices that allow coaches to support educators in aligning their instructional techniques with the specific goals of any curriculum.
Additionally, the model emphasizes building strong partnerships with families, ensuring they are actively involved in the learning process.
Multi-Dimensional Support for Your Team
Construct™ provides extensive support through ongoing professional development, personalized coaching, and technical assistance.
Coaches receive the tools and guidance they need to effectively implement the model, including resources for troubleshooting challenges and adapting strategies to meet the unique needs of their teams.
Construct™ is supported by several years of independent evaluation and has been adopted by more than 1600 users in diverse early learning settings nationwide.
Resources Beyond the Classroom
Construct coaches have access to valuable resources such as the Quarterly Coaches’ Connections, which provide opportunities for peer collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous professional growth. These sessions help coaches stay updated on best practices and challenges in the field.
Coaches also benefit from a comprehensive Coaching Manual, offering structured guidance on implementing of Construct.
Rigorous Testing
The Construct model was rigorously evaluated by the Brazelton Touchpoints Center to assess its effectiveness in promoting high-quality practices among early education teachers, caregivers and Family Engagement professionals.
The team gathered qualitative and quantitative data on the outcomes of the coaching program, identifying key areas of success and opportunities for refinement. Those findings have helped shape and optimize the Construct model to ensure it meets the needs of both coaches and participants.
How it Works
The Construct model is delivered over 12 months. During the 12-month implementation period, Construct is adapted based on data-informed decisions through periodic, individual assessments. The Construct software serves to inform the coaching implementation dose, duration and the coaching strategies utilized. The Construct adaptive and evidence-based design promotes, maximizes and sustains high-quality teacher and caregiver practices for individualized success.
The Construct model begins with the Construct Professional Learning Community delivered for all project teachers and caregivers. Immediately following, teachers and caregivers begin to receive two to four coaching visits each month. Teacher and caregiver data is collected and reviewed at regular intervals and adjustments to coaching interventions are implemented.
Construct Coaching Institute
Location:
Educare Arizona
1300 N. 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
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Program Methodology
Construct is a 12-month professional development intervention model. The Construct delivery model includes three teacher and caregiver Professional Learning Communities that are combined with on-site, monthly coaching visits aimed at targeting high-quality teacher and caregiver practices.
The Construct professional development intervention includes an annual license to Construct software. The Construct software supports real-time, data-informed professional development implementation that maximizes the delivery of on-site coaching, feedback and reflection opportunities, and teacher and caregiver practice planning.
The Construct model is built upon an evidence-based approach that includes modeling, observation, reflection and planning as core coaching practices. Each on-site coaching visit consists of the Construct model components and are implemented in an adaptive design process.
Modeling/Observation
Construct coaches utilize multiple modeling strategies inside and outside of the classroom to support high-quality teacher and caregiver practices. Observations may be videotaped or in real-time with teachers and caregivers in birth to 5 early care and education settings.
Feedback
Construct coaches provide feedback throughout the visit, during the implementation of a teacher and caregiver activity and/or immediately following the on-site coaching visit.
Reflection
Construct coaches reflect with teachers and caregivers about their planned targeted high-quality practice. These reflective opportunities are provided with each on-site coaching visit and can be supported through videotaping.
Planning
Construct coaches jointly participate with teachers and caregivers in planning for the next on-site coaching visit. This joint planning targets high-quality practices by integrating the next planned targeted practice into the daily routine and curriculum learning experiences.
Coaching for Coaches
To be a coach is to be a change agent.
The Construct Coaching™ model supports teacher and caregiver change and the development of high-quality practices. Construct coaches receive technical assistance and professional supports to successfully facilitate and implement the Construct program.
Annual | Construct Software License
Construct coaches and participant Construct coaching sites will have access to the Construct software. The Construct software supports the implementation of high-quality teacher, caregiver and coach practices by providing a mobile platform that communicates and reports growth in professional development.
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