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Moving from Assistants to Learning Coaches: Transforming Education Support (In-person)

🗓️ May 25 - 26, 2025

🧭 Marriott Sukhumvit Park, Bangkok Thailand

🕣 Day 1: 8.30 am - 3.30 pm

🕣 Day 2: 9.00 am - 2.00 pm

🗓️ Register by May 2, 2025

This is a PD Alliance Workshop - two participants can attend for the price of one.

The Professional Development (PD) Alliance is a network that connects educators with valuable training opportunities.

Traditional support roles are being re-imagined to meet the complex needs of modern learning environments.

This workshop addresses the crucial transition from conventional classroom assistance to a more dynamic, coaching-centered approach that empowers both educators and students alike.

Why this transformation matters

This educational shift enhances support mechanisms and personalizes learning for students, improving their educational and wellbeing journeys.

It fosters an empowered work environment, elevating overall education quality and creating equity in classrooms.

By recognizing the talents of education support professionals, it transforms their roles beyond traditional views, resulting in a more dynamic and effective learning atmosphere.

Target Audience

◦ Education Assistants

◦ Paraeducators

Workshop Coverage

Core Reflection & Professional Identity

Deep dive into Korthagen's Onion Model, specifically adapted for educators to:

• Align personal values with professional goals

• Develop authentic teaching presence

• Transform educational practice

Systems Thinking & Team Dynamics

Explore powerful frameworks including:

• Ladder of Beliefs for decision-making

• Johari Window for self-awareness

• Iceberg Model for systems analysis

• Five Whys Model for root cause analysis

• Control Drama Awareness techniques

Mentoring & Coaching Excellence

Master proven methodologies:

• Scaffolding Framework for guided support

• Inquiry-Action Matrix for effective intervention

• Linda Phillips-Jones Mentoring Skills Model

Methodology

Group Transformational Coaching Model featuring:

• Interactive case studies

• Group discussions

• Guided individual and group reflection

• Recognized frameworks and matrices

Workshop Facilitator

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Sonthaya Chutisacha (MSc. Counseling Psychology)

My background in counseling psychology, coupled with hands-on experience as a school counselor, learning coach, and institute leader, has given me a deep understanding of what unlocks student potential.

Education assistants are crucial members of the educational team, and I believe in equipping them with the tools they need to thrive both professionally and personally.

In this workshop, I'll share practical strategies I've developed across these diverse roles to help educators, particularly those working alongside students, unlock student success and achieve professional excellence.

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Reflections from past workshops

📝"It was excellent, the journey of reflection was a great experience. I have gained a lot of ideas from the workshop, also from my peers. I totally agree that it's a starting and jumping point to go further for a life-long journey. Thank you very much."

📝"I have gained lots of new ideas on improving my professional skills. The presenter was really informative, friendly and supportive during the workshop. "

📝"I love how Sandy creates a sense of courage and curiosity in each of us. "

📝"Thank you for a empowering workshop and giving us strategies to be a better mentor to student's learning. I am coming back to school with more love for my job and deeper understanding of my role in students journey to learning. "

Participating Schools