Summer 2026 -
Transformational Coaching for Early Childhood
The course, delivered in 11 live virtual sessions through Sibme and Zoom, offers coaches ‘principles to practice’ on how to effectively facilitate change and to use intentional coaching strategies to support sustainable change. This course is based on Constant Hine’s book Transformational Coaching for Early Childhood Educators.
To finish your registration process, YOU MUST COMPLETE BOTH THE REGISTRATION FORM, IN ADDITION TO PAYING.
Course Tuition
Regular Price: $1570
Early Bird Special Rate $1470 Use Coupon Code: EARLYBIRDSUMMER26, expires on 4/30/2026. Enter your discount code in the bottom right corner of the payment page.
If paying for another person, please use the participant's email when paying for the course and use the participant's name when creating an account, so they will receive the emails with important information. You will also have to create a password, which you will then have to share with the participant so they can access the course. If you have questions contact: [email protected].
As part of the course tuition, you will receive an e-version of the training manual that you can download. If you prefer, you may also request a printed spiral-bound version of the manual for a fee of $60, which includes shipping.
Click here to learn about the Colorado ‘EC Coach Credential Scholarship Program’ from ECCLA that can help pay your tuition for this course if you live in the state of Colorado.
Registration Closes: May 22nd, 2026
A $100 non-refundable fee will be charged to anyone who withdraws from or transfers to a future course after the registration closes. (This is applicable to scholarship applicants as well.)
Space is limited to 20 people. Act Now!
After you have paid you MUST complete the Course Registration Form to finish your registration process and to be considered enrolled in this course. If you pay and do not complete the Registration Form you are not registered in the course.
Once you have paid you will get the option to 'View Course'. Select that to find the Registration Form and Welcome Letter, which will have all the logistical information for how to join and prepare for the course,and the Redleaf discount code to purchase the Transformational Coaching for Early Childhood Educators book.
After paying for the course, you can access the Course Modules anytime on this site, which include the Registration Form and the Welcome Letter, by logging into constanthine.podia.com, using your ID and Password, and selecting the Course.
Course Overview & Dates
There are 11 Sessions
Summer 2026 Course Dates:
June 24-26 (Wed-Fri)
July 1-2 ( Wed-Thurs)
July 8-9 (Tues-Wed)
Aug 12-13 (Wed-Thurs)
Aug 19-20 (Wed- Thurs)
Each session is 3.5 hours. All Sessions are from 9:30am-1pm Mountain Time
(8:30am-12pm Pacific Time; 10:30am-2pm Central Time; 11:30am -3pm Eastern Time)
The dates and sessions are as follows:
SESSION ONE – Introductions, Coach as Change Agent· - Wed, 6/24/26
SESSION TWO - Know Thyself & Role of the Coach -Thurs, 6/25/26
SESSION THREE – Culture, Bias & Equity - Fri, 6/26/26
SESSION FOUR - Expanding Your Intentional PD Facilitation Toolbox, Sliding the Continuum & Practice Coaching - Wed, 7/01/26
SESSION FIVE - Universal Facilitation Tools Part 1 - Thurs, 7/02/26
SESSION SIX - More Universal Facilitation Tools Part 2 -Tues 7/8/26
SESSION SEVEN -The GROOMER Framework for Change™ Model - Wed, 7/09/26
SESSION EIGHT - Data/Documentation & Targeted Tools - Wed, 8/12/26
SESSION NINE – Practice Coaching & Implementation Integration - Thurs, 8/13/25
SESSION TEN – Busting AAMESS Barriers Overview, Adult Learning & Ethics - Wed, 8/19/26
SESSION ELEVEN – Busting Stress Barriers, Coaching Competencies, & Integration Summary - Thurs, 8/20/26
Course Requirements & Participation Information
This is a Colorado State approved training which meets the requirements for coaches to receive and renew the Colorado Coaching Credential. This is an approved alternative to the Relationship Based Professional Development (RBPD) training provided by the state. This course is also open to non-Colorado residents.
REQUIRED: This course requires the attendance of all 11 sessions from 9:30am -1pm MT. If you anticipate missing any dates contact the instructor BEFORE paying for the course to verify if it is possible to complete makeup homework for the course session. This is NOT possible for certain specific sessions. This course requires the attendance of all 11 Sessions. For Colorado residents, this is a state-approved training that meets the requirements for coaches to receive and renew the Colorado Coaching Credential.
If you anticipate missing any dates please contact the instructor BEFORE you pay for the course to verify if it is possible to complete makeup homework for the course session you will miss. This is NOT possible for certain specific sessions. (Contact Constant Hine at [email protected] or (303) 253-4161)
All Colorado participants must also register for the course in the Colorado PDIS site in addition to completing the registration here in Podia. Select Transformational Coaching, and then select the date of the course you are attending. The course certificate will be generated from the PDIS system. Must register in PDIS by the registration closing date. (See registration deadline below in the Cost/Pricing section)
It is NOT required of out of state participants to additionally register in PDIS. Horizons In Learning will provide the Certificate of Completion for out of state participants.
“From the Transformational Coaching Course, I’ve gained insight that coaching is rooted in curiosity, not in having the right answers. I’ve become much more aware of how important it is to stay away from quick fixes and instead help others explore their own thinking. This shift, from solution-giving to curiosity-driven questioning, is one of the most transformative parts of the work for me.”
My coaching style has changed (from taking this course) from results-focused to reflective, relationship, and co-constructed development. I've evolved from solver to reflective partner with deep listening, reflective questioning, and a safe holding space for more aware conversation. I've become more intentional and attuned to each coachee's individual needs through my use of coaching competencies, so it guides lasting development. In so doing, I've become more adept at facilitating transformational learning and a more balanced, collaborative partnership of coaching.
Transformational Coaching moves beyond limitations, negative patterns, and obstacles. The focus on positive change provides hope and motivation for individuals striving to overcome challenges.