EDU Coach Collective

Send us Fan Mail Listeners will walk away from this episode prepared to initiate some buzz for their coaching program. Our guests, Tyler & Emily, will share their tried and true strategies for designing a coaching cycle program, from the pitch and marketing, to setting up systemic structures for success. Links mentioned in the show: Google's Certified Coach Curriculum Follow Tyler on Twit...

Send us Fan Mail Today on Restart Recharge, we will be talking to the founder of ConnectHub, a data collection platform for instructional coaches- Suzana Somers! We are going to talk with Suzana about what led her to create this powerful data-centric platform, how instructional coaches can collect data to inform their work, and how data can be used to make informed and transformative coaching deci...

Send us Fan Mail Listeners will have all of their questions answered about the process for becoming a Google for Education Certified Coach. Amanda Del Balso, Senior Program Manager for the Certified Coach program joins us today as well as Certified Coach Emily Cowan who will share more about the journey to becoming a certified coach and offer some advice for listeners who are considering submittin...

Send us Fan Mail Planning a good, authentic, PD can be difficult. Adding on layers of differentiation, personal choice, assessment, and alignment with district initiatives makes this coaching skill even tougher to master. This episode will divulge  our top secrets for making a PD that “sticks” all year long. Adding strategic themes, activities, and creating an environment of engagement and fun can...

Send us Fan Mail Planning a good, authentic, PD can be difficult. Adding on layers of differentiation, personal choice, assessment, and alignment with district initiatives makes this coaching skill even tougher to master. This episode will explore the complicated art of differentiation for adult learning. Join us in exchanging ideas on differentiation in regard to pacing, mastery speeds, entry lev...

Send us Fan Mail Planning a good, authentic, PD can be difficult. Adding on layers of differentiation, personal choice, assessment, and alignment with district initiatives makes this coaching skill even tougher to master. This episode will kick off a short series focused on designing quality professional development that creates sustainable teacher growth. On today’s episode, listeners will dive d...

Send us Fan Mail Listeners will gain an understanding of how to transition to a coaching role with confidence. They will hear from two first year coaches on their experience transitioning from out of the classroom, and out of an administration role, into a coaching role. Veteran coaches will enjoy relatable “flashbacks from the past” as Mallory and Mark relay their experiences and new transitionin...

Send us Fan Mail Listeners will walk away with suggestions for making time to read and what to read for professional growth during unstructured “down time” this summer or anytime. Links mentioned in the show:  Follow Tracee on Twitter Follow Michael on Twitter Forward Edge Coaches Camp Podcast Team Hosts- Katie  Ritter & Justin Thomas Editing Team- Megan Whitacre, Mallory Kessen, Michael Roush...

Send us Fan Mail Listeners will walk away with ideas for making the most of their downtime as a coach during the summer.  Links mentioned in the show:  Follow Megan on Twitter Follow Lisa on Twitter Forward Edge Coaches Camp Podcast Team Hosts- Katie  Ritter & Justin Thomas Editing Team- Megan Whitacre, Mallory Kessen, Michael Roush Social Media/ Promo Team- Annamarie Rinehart, Lisa Kuhn, Moll...

Send us Fan Mail Listeners of this episode will join us in reflecting on what has worked well last school year as a tech coach, discuss the importance of reflection for a coach, and share tips on how they plan to build on the skills learned this year for a successful transition back into a more “normal” school year next fall.  Links mentioned in the show:  Follow Tyler on Twitter Follow Molly on T...

Send us Fan Mail Listeners will develop a better understanding of how to navigate the expansive space of Social Media and build a larger coach PLN- ultimately, equipping them with a virtual “social circle” to recharge their coaching batteries and get inspired from like-minded people. This episode will cover ideas and tips for coaches new to social media, and those who even have a blue check mark! ...

Send us Fan Mail Testing season is here, and it can often leave tech coaches with open calendars and doors closed in faces. In this episode, Brooke Conklin and Michael Roush discuss how they tackle testing season- from supporting stressed out teachers to preparing for end of year transitions.  Links mentioned in the show:  Follow Brooke on Twitter Follow Michael on Twitter Forward Edge Coaches Cam...

Send us Fan Mail We're all tired of looking at screens and joining another virtual meeting right now. As a tech coach, how do you balance this virtual PD burnout with needing to provide ongoing PD to teachers? We dive into this timely topic in our third episode. Links mentioned in the show:  Follow Annamarie on Twitter Follow Emily on Twitter Miss. Bensko's blog about her playlists Miss...

Send us Fan Mail In second episode we will Talk to Tracee Keough and Lisa Kuhn, tech coaches at Forward Edge, about how they have juggled coaching and supporting educators through the past year in multiple learning environments.    Links mentioned in the show:  Follow Tracee on Twitter Follow Lisa on Twitter Forward Edge Coaches Camp Podcast Team Hosts- Katie  Ritter & Justin Thomas Editing Te...

Send us Fan Mail In our very first episode we will attempt to define the role of a tech coach! This is a great episode for aspiring coaches to understand the role, current coaches to make sure you're on the right track, and for building and district leaders to understand how this critical role can support all of your educators!    Links mentioned in the show:  Tweet containing responses to co...

Send us Fan Mail We’re tech coaches at Forward Edge, a K-12 technology company in Ohio. We’re part of a team of former educators who now work as instructional coaches across the region. In our podcast, we'll share stories, tips, and lessons we've learned along the way from our network of coaches and special guests. We’re right there with you - on the ground and in schools every day.  Hea...