Valentine’s Day may have just passed, but we pulled together some professional development resources for instructional coaches and teachers that you can (maybe?) love. Focusing research questions allows teachers to design their own learning experiences Action research is a model for PD that can empower teachers to set and carry out research questions in their…
Start off the new year with these recommended reads for teachers and instructional coaches. Professional learning communities increase innovation, student outcomes PLC’s help teachers to determine a common language for learning and assessments. They also provide a conducive space for innovation as teachers in PLC’s will try out new strategies. Ultimately, effective PLC’s will embrace…
Instructional coaching is a constructive form of professional development for K-12 schools, and the key to its success is embedding it into the culture of the school, according to Edutopia’s school leadership blog. Instructional coaching has the ability to enact change in a school or an entire district by creating a mindset on constant improvement.…
SmartBrief asked educators about their favorite edtech apps and resources. Edthena was mentioned as a favorite tool for instructional coaching. Read more at: 15 edtech apps educators love
Gobble up these recommended reads for teachers and instructional coaches during this holiday break. Here are a few articles for educators about professional development. Stuffed full of knowledge? Don’t consume more, consume better Your Curiosity Quotient is your ability and motivation to learn and make sense of the world around you in a new and…