Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists.

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan talk with Kathy Perret and Kenny McKee about their new book, Compassionate Coaching, and how to overcome barriers, which in turn, will help you to become a more effective coach to your teachers.

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Weekly Topic
New book, Compassionate Coaching: How to Help Educators Navigate Barriers to Professional Growth

(https://www.teachercast.net/compassionatecoaching)

Twitter chat on Wednesday #educoach 8 pm

Digital Coaching Menu –

Lays out what coach can do for teacher and how they can work with them and assist
https://achievethecore.org/peersandpedagogy/digital-coaching-menu-four-reasons-need-one/

How do we start the process of leading teachers, PLCs?

Build things together with teachers buy-in; have teachers come up with ways of how they can be supported

Coach / Admin relationship –

Meet together early to get a handle on vision of the school. Set up regular meeting times to keep up with on-going goals.

Coaching Through Isolation – What is it like to be on your own?

Twitter Chats for connecting with other coaches globally
Regional agency in your area to support coaches

Gathering Feedback from Teachers

Google Form

Conferences & Support Groups

Compassionate Coaching for Educators FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/906233233270375

Coaching Success

Coaching feedback survey from a teacher’s work with you and share with - Example supervisors/coordinators to discuss results

Impact on student learning
Collaboration efforts


Set goals with the teachers and keep track / reflect on where you are with the teacher within the cycle.

How do you “train” / introduce administrators and later new administrators to what your job is?

District training principals
Beginning of year meeting – Ask “Have you ever worked with a coach before?” “What did that