Now is the time to think about the school community you want to work in this fall. Carol Howard shares some great ideas to begin implementing this summer.
Teacher Retention
As the end of the school year approaches, an Instructional Coaches’ role will naturally shift. Tim Daugherty shares strategies for ending well to begin well next year.
Social media provides a great space in which to build a virtual PLC! #VirtuallyDifferent Digital Learning Coach Nicole Nelson share advantages of using social media in this way & tips for cultivating your community.
The emotional highs and lows can happen within minutes of each other in any given classroom. Ashley Johnson takes a moment to reflect on a few and gives some advice for finding stability.
Bridgett Nelson pauses to reflect and make wishes for her favorite people – educators.
While most admit there is always room for improvement, actually making the needed changes isn’t always met with positivity. Tim Daugherty shares some thoughts on how to shift the thinking from obstacles to opportunities.
Sessions with an Instructional Coach can be profoundly impactful, or they can be a waste of time. #VirtuallyDifferent Digital Learning Coach Jonathan Winslow has 10 tips to help ensure everyone’s time is well spent!
Every fall, a mighty army of new teachers marches into classrooms across the state. We are thankful for their presence, but are we supporting them well? Nikia Garland looks at the benefits of a teacher mentoring program.
Instructional coaches invest in other educators all day long. Karen Smith asks a great question – “but who is coaching the coaches?”
Educator Ashley Johnson spent a portion of her summer in Italy. She brough home more than simple souvenirs – she retuned home with mental shifts which will impact her classroom. They might change yours too!