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Written by Torie MollettÂ
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We've had our first Summer Reading meetup, and it was so much fun welcoming everyone to dive into Priya Parker's The Art of Gathering with me! We're going to dig into how we can make our gatherings more intentional and how that applies to everything we do as coaches.
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Written by Torie Mollett & Jordan Petri
So, you've received the news that your coaching contract isn't being renewed. Now what?
We’ve been through this, and it can certainly stir some emotions, ranging from excitement for a new chapter to anxiety and sadness about closing the old chapter. Either ...
Written by Brooke Conklin
Let's face it: the world of instructional and technology coaching can be a bit of a rollercoaster. There's the thrill of seeing teachers grow and students thrive, but also the challenges of navigating complex dynamics and fostering meaningful change. Amidst all the strateg...
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 durin...
Written by Lisa Kuhn-Oldiges with inspiration from Dr. Katie Ritter and the Forward Edge Curriculum & Integration Team
Many factors play a role in a successful coaching program and one that can launch a coach’s impact into the stratosphere is the admin/coach relationship. The importance of this rel...
Written by Brooke Conklin (@brookeconklin19)
 “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This question is a rite of passage for children everywhere. It seems like as soon as a child enters the doors of pre-school we are asking them this question. In pre-school, the stakes are pretty low. We expect ...
Written by Michael Roush
Find more great content from Michael on his blog, www.michaeldroush.org
Garry Marshall has directed popular TV sit-coms like “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley,” and blockbuster movies like “Pretty Woman” and “A League of Their Own.” But he struck gold in 1978 when he cast...
Written by Torie Mollett (@TorieTeaches)
Supporting teacher reflection and growth is an essential part of the coaching process. Reflection helps teachers to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth. In this article, we will discuss the importance of reflection in the coach...
Written by Maggie Harris (@05Maggie_Harris)
As the school year comes to a close, it’s a natural time to reflect back on the year. For me, I’m closing out my second year as an instructional technology coach in a K-12 district with almost 4,000 students and over 350 educators. Here are three pieces o...
