The Early Childhood Leadership Institute (ECLI), through Rowan University’s College ofEducation, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Education, will begin offering thePreschool Instructional Coach (PIC) Seminar starting with the 2025-2026 school year.
The Preschool Instructional Coach (PIC) Seminar is a six-month intensive fellowship designed fornew Preschool Instructional Coaches, in the New Jersey State-Funded Preschool Program. Itsprimary purpose is to provide professional development training grounded in research and bestpractices, enabling preschool instructional coaches to enhance the quality of teaching andlearning by supporting early childhood practitioners.
The seminar covers essential topics related to instructional coaching, emphasizing reflectivepractice, professional development, curriculum and assessment implementation, andcollaboration with preschool intervention staff, administration, and families.Participants attendingand submitting all course requirements of this seminar are eligible for the Early ChildhoodProfessional Development Fellow.
Rowan University, through the Early Childhood Leadership Institute, will provide the PreschoolInstructional Coach seminar to state funded Preschool Education Aid (PEA) districts throughoutthe State. The Department of Education (DOE), Office of Preschool Education (OPE) will providesupport and resources to Rowan University, to ensure content continuity throughout the seminar.OPE retains the rights to all material related to the Preschool Professional Development Fellow(Fellow), approval process and records.
PIC Seminar Contact Information:
Email: picseminar@rowan.edu
