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 Coach Allison Peterson on the podcast to talk about the importance of finding your “One Word” for your coaching program this year.

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Weekly Topic

Tips for creating a Successful Instructional Coaching Program

Build Relationships!
Get to know as many teachers as you can in as many natural ways as possible
Get to know the non-classroom teachers and the people in your administrative offices

“Work from the Middle”




Finding your “One Word” as an Instructional Coach

Find your Personal and Professional way of thinking

Create a visual that you can put in front of you
Create an anker point each month




Kickstart Your Coaching Cycles

10-Day Challenge newtocoaching.info/kickstart


Building Systems for your Coaching Programs

Jeff

Coaching Websites
Coaching Newsletters
How to Organize your Coaching Sessions


Allison

Coaching Planner
Weekly & Daily Goals
Google Keep (Conversations with Teachers)
Google Drive




What should Coaches be focusing on in 2023?

Create a Conversation and Coaching Tracker
Build your Systems for Success
Get teachers into 1:1 conversations and Coaching Cycles


The importance of being in an Instructional Coaching PLN

Having a strong PLN is what will transform you from being a teacher into being a coach
Find your EdTech Coaches … Connect at Conferences!
Join a group coaching program to gather supporters for your coaching program



Resource Mentioned in this Episode

The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization - John Maxwell

About our Guest: Allison Peterson
Allison is the founder of the #NewtoCoaching Community where new Instructional Coaches can learn, connect, and be encouraged as they transition from the classroom to coaching. In addition to training and supporting new coaches, Allison consults with independent schools to help design and start their instructional coaching programs. She’s starting her 9th year out of the classroom as a coach. She is currently launching a new coaching program as a K-8 Instructional Coach at a school in North Georgia.
Links of Interest

Website: http://newtocoaching.info/
Facebook: http://facebook.com/faithfulcoaching116
Twitter: http://twitter.com/@alcp
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@newtocoaching
Check out her Coaching Network today!

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