Coaching Toolkit for Child Welfare

Chapter 1: Introduction 11

Putting Together the Pieces

This toolkit is designed with four audiences in mind: agency
leadership, learners, coaches , and supervisors.

This toolkit provides CWS agency leadership with...

 Background and research on coaching (Chapter 2: Value of
Coaching).

 Methods to assess where an agency exists on the learning culture
continuum (Chapter 8: Readiness).

 Tools and strategies to implement a comprehensive learning
environment (Chapter 7: Implementation and Chapter 8:
Readiness).

 Planning tools and strategies for implementing coaching
(Chapter 7: Implementation).

This toolkit provides learners with...

 Strategies for getting the most out of a coaching experience
(Chapter 4: Capacity Building).

 Understanding of how coaching serves as a vehicle for career
enhancement (Chapter 2: Value of Coaching).

 Information about the organizational learning environment
(Chapter 8: Readiness).