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Moving from Assistants to Learning Coaches: Transforming Education Support

🗓️ September 15 - 19, 2025
🧭 Online
⏱️ 90 minutes per session
🌎 Time
☀ Morning: 6am - 7.30am Thailand (your time)
or
⛅︎ Evening: 3pm - 4.30pm Thailand (your time)
📌 Register by August 29, 2025

In today’s fast-changing learning environments, traditional support roles are getting a fresh makeover.

This workshop dives into how we can shift from conventional classroom assistance to a more dynamic, coaching-centered approach—one that empowers not just teachers, but students too.

Why this shift from support to coaching matters?

Today’s classrooms are more dynamic and demanding than ever—shaped by diverse learning needs, rising emotional challenges, and the constant presence of technology.
While digital tools can lead to distraction, they also open powerful opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and personalized learning.
In this evolving landscape, students need more than general support—they need coaching that helps them navigate complexity, stay focused, and use technology with intention.
Coaching builds strong relationships, fosters self-direction, and encourages deeper engagement. It also elevates the role of support staff, recognizing their ability to guide, empower, and co-create meaningful learning experiences.

How this shift will impact schools?

When support roles evolve into coaching roles, the ripple effect transforms the whole school ecosystem. Students become more engaged, confident, and self-directed—leading to stronger academic outcomes and improved wellbeing.

Support staff feel more valued and empowered, which boosts morale, retention, and a sense of purpose. Teachers benefit from having skilled collaborators who can share responsibility for guiding students, allowing for deeper, more differentiated teaching.

Schools that embrace this shift cultivate inclusive, responsive learning environments where every adult contributes as a mentor—and every student feels seen, supported, and inspired to grow.

Target Audience

◦ Education Assistants
◦ Para-educators
◦ Individual support assistants (Shadow teachers)

Workshop Coverage

Core Reflection & Professional Identity

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

→ Align what matters to you personally with your goals at work
→ Show up with confidence and authenticity
→ Reimagine your daily role as a meaningful practice
Systems Thinking & Team Dynamics
You’ll explore practical frameworks that help you better understand people, teams, and school systems:
→ Ladder of Beliefs (for making grounded decisions)
→ Johari Window (for growing self-awareness)
→ Iceberg Model (to look beneath the surface)
→ Five Whys (to get to the root of a problem)
→ Control Drama techniques (to navigate tricky dynamics
Mentoring & Coaching Excellence
Learn how to support students with clarity and compassion using:
→ The Scaffolding Framework (to offer just-right support)
→ The Inquiry-Action Matrix (to take the right next step)
→ Linda Phillips-Jones’ model (to build real mentoring skill)

Methodology

This workshop will employ a Group Transformational Coaching Model featuring:
💡 Interactive case studies that bring real-life scenarios to life
🗣️ Group discussions that invite every voice to the table
🪞 Guided reflection—both individually and as a team
🧭 Recognised frameworks and matrices

Meet Your Facilitator


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.
I created this workshop because I’ve seen firsthand just how vital education assistants are to the heartbeat of a classroom.
You do far more than “help”—you guide, nurture, and make space for students to shine.
My goal is to equip you with the frameworks, insights, and inner tools to thrive—not just in your role, but in your growth as a professional and a person.
This isn’t just about strategy.
It’s about remembering why you chose this path—and helping you walk it with clarity, purpose, and heart.
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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

Workshop Fee

Individual: USD 450 per participant
Group of 4: USD 1500 per group
Group of 8: USD 3000 per group

FAQ

Will I get a certificate of participation?
Yes.
If I cannot attend the workshop. Will you offer me a refund?
If you are unable to attend the workshop, you can transfer your registration to another colleague.  The fee will not be refunded.  
What if the workshop is cancelled by the organiser (KSIPD)?
If the workshop is canceled by the organizer (KSIPD) due to lack of participants or any other unforeseen reason, the workshop fee will be refunded.

Contact

For further queries:
Email: [email protected]