Resources for Portfolio Coaches
Find resources for new and returning Portfolio Coaches.
All coaches should:
Complete the Portfolio Coach Orientation Module
Updated for the 2026/27 academic year! Click to learn important information about Portfolio.
Attend a Portfolio Coach Orientation
This is a great opportunity to ask any questions that remain after reviewing the module and handbook.
Connect with Portfolio throughout the Year
Stay connected to Portfolio peers and participate in site-specific faculty development throughout the year.
Where to find Portfolio Coach Information
This Webpage
This webpage is regularly updated to provide resources to Portfolio Coaches.
Elentra - Coaches Corner
Click to find year-specific and all-years resources organized by the Portfolio team.
Through Email
Check your inbox for coach/student handbooks, orientation slides, recordings, and the calendar of events.
Live Faculty Development Sessions
Potrfolio tutors are invited to participate in the following live faculty development sessions this schoolyear.
For all faculty development events, check out our full offerings on the Events page.
Faculty Development Workshops for Small Group Teachers
Session Title: When to Jump In and When to Sit and Wait
Date & Time: Monday, October 5, 2026 – 5:30-7:00pm
Location: Zoom
Facilitators: Dr. Andrea Gingerich & Dr. Clarissa Wallace
AI in Teaching - Faculty Development sessions
Workshops
AI in Teaching 101 (beginner-level): Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | 5:30-6:30pm | Zoom
Beyond the Basics: AI for Clinical Teaching (intermediate level): Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | 5:30-7:00pm | Zoom
AI Community of Practice (all-levels)
Join the Community of Practice (CoP) on AI in Teaching and Learning to share current insights, discuss relevant research, and learn about the latest tools.
2026 Dates & Times: September 23 & November 19| 12:00-1:00pm | Zoom
2027 Dates & Times: February 3, April 27 & June 14 | 12:00-1:00pm | Zoom
Teaching Resources
Student Assessments – How to Grade in Elentra
Learn the Portfolio grading process with handy images explaining every step.
Virtual Teaching Resources for Portfolio Coaches
Review these resources on virtual delivery of Portfolio if a program need arises:
Past Faculty Development Sessions for Portfolio Coaches
Slides and/or key takeaways from past informational sessions are provided below:
Office of Faculty Development Teaching Resources
This page contains resources developed and compiled by the Office of Faculty Development. It is a searchable catalogue that gives faculty access to curated resource collections, role-based modules, workshop and Academic Half Day slide decks, session recordings and other supports.
You can search by program, teaching context, popular topics or by key word.