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

In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Instructional Technology Coordinator, Jonathan Skaris onto the podcast to discuss the importance of building systems and structure for your Instructional Coaching department.

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Question of the Week
Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.

This week’s question is:

How do you create a structure to support your Instructional Coaching Program?
Weekly Topic

How do you grow your Instructional Coaching program in your district
Getting started as a Coach at the beginning of the school year

Introducing yourself as an Instructional Coach

Having a canned speech for your department to share


Creating Structure and Systems for your Coaching Program

Building a Handbook for Coaching
Defining yourself
Promoting yourself
Scheduling yourself
Communicating with others
Taking Notes
Collecting Data

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Professional Networks for Coaches

Google Coach Certification
Apple Coaching Program


Newsletters

SMORE


Websites
Training Videos

YouTube Channel


Creating a Dynamic Professional Development program to support both Coaches and Staff Members
Tips for Hiring new Coaches and building a department
Building a Long-term Vision of your Coaching Program





Links of Interest

Google Doc: Building Capacty One Piece at a Time with Instructional Coaches

About our Guest: Johnathan Skaris
A native of Bethel Park, PA, Johnathan Skaris (@skarisj) was a...