#TEACH — Training Educators And Creating Hope
Three-Year Coaching & Support Record
Complete record of coaching, observation, intervention, and certification support provided throughout the interim-certificate period. Generated Nov 3, 2026 · trainingeducators.app
Candidate
Jacob Thomas (TCH-20529)
State
Michigan
Program
#TEACH Elementary
Certification Area
Middle Grades 4-8
Current Stage
Completion Review
Current Tier
Tier 2 – Active Teaching and Full Coaching
Enrolled
Apr 4, 2024
Coursework Completed
Jan 11, 2026
Teaching Year
3
1. Certificate Period
- Interim Teaching Certificate — Middle Grades 4-8. Issued Jun 15, 2026, expires Jun 14, 2029 (Active).
2. Coach Assignment Continuity
- Primary Coach: Elaine Fontenot, Apr 11, 2024 – present (Initial assignment)
- Transition & Compliance Coordinator: Robert Jones, Jan 11, 2026 – present (Coursework complete — compliance coordination begins)
Coaching tier progression: Tier 1 – Coursework Support (from Apr 4, 2024 — Initial enrollment) → Tier 2 – Active Teaching and Full Coaching (from Sep 25, 2026 — Tier transition per trigger (ITC obtained / coursework completed))
3. Teaching Employment
- Teacher, Polk High School (Full-Time), from Feb 11, 2026 (current) — verification pending.
Verified teaching time: 0 of 510 days required under Michigan rules.
4. Coaching Interactions (4 qualifying contacts)
| Date | Coach | Method | Focus / Need | Feedback & Next Steps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Elaine Fontenot | Group Coaching | Assessment — Formative assessment design | Candidate is implementing prior recommendations with growing consistency. Next session per cadence; observe transition routine. |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Elaine Fontenot | Telephone | Lesson Planning — Behavior support strategies | Candidate is implementing prior recommendations with growing consistency. Next session per cadence; observe transition routine. |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Elaine Fontenot | Group Coaching | Classroom Management — Engagement in whole-group instruction | Candidate is implementing prior recommendations with growing consistency. Next session per cadence; observe transition routine. |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Elaine Fontenot | Telephone | Student Engagement — Pacing and transitions | Candidate is implementing prior recommendations with growing consistency. Next session per cadence; observe transition routine. |
* Does not count toward required coaching cadence (automated or non-individualized channel).
5. Observations (0 completed)
No completed observations.
6. Interventions (0)
No interventions were required.