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Graphic Design & Coaching: Small Changes to Level Up Your Impact coaching role instructional design professional development Nov 18, 2024

by Grace Brown

I have a confession. 

For most of my teaching career, I suffered from major teacher envy. 

Searching through TPT, scrolling through Instagram, or even sitting in faculty meetings, I saw presentations, worksheets, and activities that were vibrant, engaging, and consistently...

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Keeping Up With the Techies best practices empowering teachers professional development technology integration Oct 21, 2024

Written by Katie Maciulewicz

As Bob Dylan sings, “Times, they are a-changing.” And in the world of edtech, they’re a-changing rapidly. 

This past summer, Flip (formerly Flipgrid) announced that it had been acquired by Microsoft and was only going to be available to schools...

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12 Ideas to Make Back to School PD Meaningful culture new to coaching professional development relationships Aug 09, 2024

Written by Brooke Conklin

The back-to-school season can be a whirlwind for teachers, filled with excitement and a touch of overwhelm. As instructional and technology coaches, we understand the importance of providing meaningful professional development (PD) experiences that support teachers...

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A Look at Bite-Sized Learning for Teachers empowering teachers professional development restart recharge podcast Feb 09, 2024

Written by Brooke Conklin

Mark was frustrated. As an instructional coach at Roosevelt High School, he had been working hard to provide quality PD for teachers. But attendance at their traditional after-school workshops was dwindling. Teachers claimed they were too burned out to engage in more...

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