The Core of Coaching Framework
This blog was originally posted to the Forward Edge blog, and written by my colleague Katie Maciulewicz. As instructional coaches, our main goal is to make a difference in the lives of teachers and students […]
Stop Reinventing the Wheel: Use AI to Supercharge Your Professional Development Planning
Are you exhausted from spending hours planning professional development (PD) sessions, only to feel like they could be more effective? Let’s face it, with competing demands, a wide range of educator skills, and limited time, […]
Addressing Digital Divides in Education: The 2024 NETP Breakdown
This was originally published on the Forward Edge blog here. The US Office of Educational Technology has released the latest version of the National Education Technology Plan (NETP), which highlights the latest research, classroom realities, national trends, […]
Retain Teachers with More Choice and Ongoing Professional Learning
A recent survey of nearly 1,000 educators from all 50 states shows that teachers WANT more online, on-demand opportunities for professional learning that cater toward their individual needs, yet they still largely aren’t being provided […]
5 Tips to Help School Leaders Support Impactful Technology Use
Last week, I wrote about the importance of including technology in basics of instruction, and the importance for our leaders to understand how to support educators with impactful technology use. In reality, if you have […]
‘Back to Basics’ in K12 Education Shouldn’t Mean We Ditch the Tech
Over the past six months, I have heard first, second, and third hand from many district leaders across the country who have expressed the need to help teachers get back to basics… That COVID-19 highlighted […]
Find & Be the Joy
Season 2, episode 8 of the Restart Recharge Podcast looks at how to reach for the small spaces in your day where you can add a smile, create a positive moment, or impart joy to […]
8 Things Schitt’s Creek Taught Me About Instructional Coaching
Let me start by saying that I think Schitt’s Creek might be the greatest show of all time. I laughed, I cried, and I’ve rewatched the entire season more times than I’d care to admit. […]
Coaching Across Generations
Growing up, so many things influence our thoughts, behaviors, beliefs, and shape us into who we become as adults. While every person has their own unique journey, we also collectively share experiences as major global […]
Top 10 Tips for Instructional Coaches on 10 Minute Teacher Podcast
I had the pleasure of being on Cool Cat Teacher Vicki Davis‘ renowned 10 Minute Teacher Podcast. If you’ve never listened to the show before, Vicki interviews educators and provides practical tips, ideas, motivation, and […]