The Coaches Corner
IMESD & OTREN Regional Coaches Huddle - 4/10/23
February 2024
Upcoming Huddle Details: (Virtual Only)
Our February huddle will once again feature Katie Smith from Core Collaborative. Much of the Core Collaborative's work is rooted in John Hattie's research which looks to leverage the highest visible learning effect strategies, with the ultimate goal of creating self-empowered learners. Katie will review some of the key points from our October Huddle around teacher and student clarity while diving deeper into how we can coach teachers in the formative assessment process.
We look forward to connecting with all of you next week!
Warmest Regards,
Ayla, Jennifer, and Beth
February Huddle:
- February 14th
- 1:00-2:30 pm
- IMPORTANT REMINDER: This meeting will be entirely VIRTUAL.
- Huddle Link: https://thecorecollaborative.zoom.us/j/84545222156
Here is some additional information regarding The Core Collaborative and John Hattie's Research:
March 20: 9:00-10:30 am
It's still not too late to participate! We are happy for any coach or specialist to join the book study. You can also listen to the audiobook on the IMESD Sora app. An email with the Zoom link will be shared out the week of the meeting for those that have registered. If you have questions, please contact us.
Teaching and Coaching Resource: Angela Watson from The 40 Hour Work Week
Angela Watson is an experienced educator with a passion for helping other teachers. She started a website in 2003 to share practical classroom ideas and support educators in building a positive mindset. Over the years, the website has evolved and is now known as Truth for Teachers, impacting millions of educators each year. Angela's ideas have been featured in numerous publications and she has authored several books and resources. She also hosts a popular podcast that provides encouragement for teachers. Through her 40 Hour Workweek program, Angela helps educators become more intentional with their time and prevent burnout. Her mission is to support teachers in living purposeful and fulfilling lives in the education profession.
Here is a link to some of her free professional development:
https://truthforteachers.com/finding-flow-training/
Here is a link to a recent podcast about student engagement:
Teacher Resource: Diffit AI for Teachers
WHAT DOES IT DO?
- Reading differentiation tool
- create content
- differentiate content by grade level
- provide vocabulary and questions
- translates into multiple languages
- download as a pdf or copy & paste to Google Doc
Click on the link to check it out: https://web.diffit.me/
The instructional coaches (Jennifer, Ayla, and Beth) are part of the Instructional Services Department at the InterMountain Education Service District. Our three focus areas this year are:
- School-level Impact Teams
- Educator Huddles (Content-Specific, GROW- Beginning Teachers, EdTech, Regional Coaches)
- One-on-one or small group coaching cycles
Please contact us for more information about the Coaching Huddle or how we can support you and your school.
Email: instructionalcoaches@imesd.k12.or.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/imesdapps.org/instructional-coaching/home