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Process to Become Certified as an Incredible Years Coach

Certified/accredited Group Leaders are eligible to be invited to receive additional training to become an Incredible Years Certified Coach or Certified Mentor of group leaders.

Steps to Become Certified as an Incredible Years Coach or Mentor (PDF)

Coaching Pyramid
Incredible Years Coaching Pyramid (PDF)

About Coaching

Research regarding the training of mental health workers and teachers has indicated that their ability to deliver evidence-based programs with proficiency requires comprehensive workshops that are collaborative, goal directed, active, reflective and use modeling and rehearsal methods. While this initial training is necessary it is not sufficient. Studies have shown that utilizing ongoing consultation and coaching methods help support and enhance the quality or fidelity of program delivery. Given the complexity of behavior challenges in children and the factors that contribute to therapists and teachers need for support when working with parents and children with emotional and behavioral problems, this coaching is needed to promote and sustain new practices. Research has shown that without this coaching and consultation support, professionals stop using the newly learned skills.

Key coaching components include direct observation, collaborative meetings and a focus on self-reflection, goal setting, goal review, modeling, performance feedback, instruction on skills, and ongoing planning for specific problems. Accredited group leaders who have experienced delivering the program themselves are selected for training as IY Peer Coaches for Parent program, Teacher Classroom Management program, and both versions of Dina Dinosaur Child program.

Peer Coaching of Parent Group Leaders

Individual Video Review Process (PDF) (Overview)
Video reviews may be conducted by trainers, mentors or peer coaches and can be offered at three different levels.

Peer Coach Certification Checklist (PDF)
The training requirement of an experienced Incredible Years Peer Coach involves a process similar to that for Group Leader Accreditation/Certification. The difference is that Peer Coach training embraces a broader experience in supervision principles and components of providing videotape review and support to new group leaders.

Video Review Checklist for Peer Coach (PDF) (for Coach)
This checklist is designed for peer coaches to complete following a peer coaching session with the group leader who has delivered an Incredible Years (IY-Parent) group.

Parent Group Leader Checklist (PDF) (for Group Leaders)
This checklist is designed for group leaders to complete together following a group session, or for a group leader to complete for him/herself when reviewing a video of a session.

Peer and Self-Evaluation Form for Parent Group Leader (Editable PDF)

Evaluation of Quality of Peer Coaching (PDF) (for Group Leader)
Complete this questionnaire about the quality of peer coaching you are receiving from your peer coach.

Coach Self-Evaluation of Video Supervision (PDF) (for Coach)
Complete this self-evaluation about the quality of peer coaching you are giving group leaders in training. This information will help you to reflect on the way you provide coaching.

Peer Coaching of Dina Classroom or Small Group Therapy

Individual Video Review Process (PDF) (Overview)
Video reviews may be conducted by trainers, mentors or peer coaches and can be offered at three different levels.

Checklist of Training Steps for Accreditation/Certification of an Incredible Years Dina Peer Coach (PDF)
The training requirement of an experienced Incredible Years Dina Peer Coach involves a process similar to that for Group Leader Certification. The difference is that Peer Coach training embraces a broader experience in supervision principles and components of providing video review and support to new group leaders.

Preparing for a Video Consultation (PDF) (for Dina Group Leader)
The opportunity to obtain video review of your IY teacher training workshops from peers, coaches and mentors.

Coach Video Review Checklist for Dina Small Group Therapy or Dina Classroom (PDF) (for Coach)
This checklist is designed for peer coaches to complete following a peer coaching session of an Incredible Years DINA small group intervention or teacher classroom delivery, or when reviewing a video of themselves providing a peer coach session.

Evaluation of Quality of Peer Coaching (PDF) (for Dina Group Leaders)
Complete this questionnaire about the quality of peer coaching you are receiving from your peer coach. This information helps coaches to continually improve the way they provide support.

Coach Self-Evaluation of Video Supervision (PDF) (for Coach)
Complete this self-evaluation about the quality of peer coaching you are giving group leaders in training. This information will help you to reflect on the way you provide coaching.

Peer Coaching of Teacher Group Leaders

Preparing for Video Consultation of Teacher Training (PDF)
The opportunity to obtain video review of your IY teacher training workshops from peers, coaches and mentors. (for Teacher)

Peer Coach Evaluation by Teacher Group Leader of TCM Program (PDF)
Complete this questionnaire about the quality of peer coaching you are receiving from your peer coach. (for Teacher)

Peer Coach Video Review Checklist for Teacher Classroom Management (PDF) (for Coach)
This checklist is designed for peer coaches to complete following a peer coaching session with a group leader who has delivered an Incredible Years (IY-TCM) teacher classroom management workshop.  Also for reviewing and self-reflecting on a DVD of themselves providing a peer coach session to a group leader.

Checklist of Training Steps Required for Accreditation/Certification of an IY Teacher Group Leader Peer Coach (PDF)
The training requirement of an experienced Incredible Years Teacher Peer Coach involves a process similar to that for Teacher Workshop Group Leader Certification. The difference is that Teacher Peer Coach training embraces a broader experience in supervision principles.

Certification Process & Preparation

It is understood that as a candidate applying for certification as a Coach of group leaders, you will be heavily evaluated and reviewed.

Additional Information

Training Progression (PDF) for a certification process profile.

Using Coaching to Support Generalization to Real World Classroom Settings - This article focuses on the Incredible Years Teacher Classroom Management Training (IY TCM) intervention as an example of an evidence-based program that embeds coaching within its design.
 

Coach Certification Checklists

Certification - Checklist for Parent Coach (PDF)

Certification - Checklist for Small Group Dina Coach (PDF)

Certification - Checklist for Teacher Coach (PDF)

Certification - Checklist for Teacher Classroom Coach (PDF)
 

Tips for a Successful Videotape Review

Review tape yourself to make sure all aspects are covered.

Send entire group session (with opening and closing session).

Be sure videotape shows you being group leader (and not just the group or coleader).

Identify you as the group leader to be reviewed and label the tape accordingly.

If you have a co-leader on your certification tape, you must take responsibility for entire session so we can see you "in action".

Do not send more than one tape or send bits of different sessions.

VHS or DVD only (NTSC or PAL format). No mini DV or other small formats accepted (please call about converting).
 
 


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