Posts Tagged ‘K-12 Education’
Forward Edge Partners with the Georgia Department of Education to Offer the Georgia Instructional Coaching Cohort!
This October we launched the Georgia Instructional Coaching Cohort in partnership with Georgia’s Department of Rural Education & Innovation office with the Georgia Department of Education.
Read MoreEdge•U Badges: Tech & Learning’s “Best Tools for Back to School” Winner for Primary and Secondary Education!
In a technology-focused society, there are numerous online programs and products dedicated to providing educators and students with the best possible learning experiences to help them reach their full potential. As the 2023-2024 school year has begun, Tech & Learning has announced its Awards of Excellence Program, ‘The Best Tools for Back to School,’ designed…
Read MoreEdge•U Badges: Tech & Learning’s Best of Show Award at ISTELive 2023!
Now that we’re back from ISTE, we have some incredible news to share! Forward Edge has been honored with the prestigious Tech & Learning’s Best of Show Award for the Edge•U Badges booth at ISTELive 2023! As judges review nominated products at ISTE, they are judging based on “ease of use, value, uniqueness in the…
Read More70 Newly Certified Coaches Set To Impact Instruction This Fall
This time last year, we (myself and Dr. Katie Ritter) were just beginning to discuss what a Coach Certification program might look like with Rod Carnill (Executive Director) and Emily Heller (Board of Directors) through VSTE, Virginia Society of Technology in Education. One year later, this small passion project has turned into a multi-state program…
Read MoreForward Edge Nominated as a Featured Google for Education PD Partner
Forward Edge is excited to announce that we have been nominated by the Google for Education teams as one of three featured Professional Development (PD) Partners for the quarter. This is a prestigious designation that recognizes our expertise in providing high-quality PD to educators on Google for Education products and services.
Read MoreFourth-Camera Coaching
Garry Marshall has directed popular TV sit-coms like “Happy Days,” “Laverne and Shirley,” and blockbuster movies like “Pretty Woman” and “A League of Their Own.” But he struck gold in 1978 when he cast Robin Williams in a new series, “Mork & Mindy”. The show was a vehicle for Mr. Williams to do his thing…
Read MoreMaking Waves in Summer Learning
As the school year comes to an end and summer break approaches, educators around the world eagerly await a well-deserved rest. However, while the warm sun and sandy beaches beckon, it’s also an opportune time for educators to invest in their own professional development. With the rapidly evolving landscape of education, it’s essential to stay…
Read MoreThe Importance of Reflection in the Coaching Process
Supporting teacher reflection and growth is an essential part of the coaching process. Reflection helps teachers to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans for growth. In this article, we will discuss the importance of reflection in the coaching process and provide strategies for supporting teacher reflection and growth. We will also share examples…
Read MoreAdvice That Would Have Helped Me in My First Year of Coaching
As the school year comes to a close, it’s a natural time to reflect back on the year. For me, I’m closing out my second year as an instructional technology coach in a K-12 district with almost 4,000 students and over 350 educators. Here are three pieces of advice for any new coaches looking ahead…
Read MoreWhy Classroom Management Should Be a Top Coaching Priority
“As a coach, I can help a teacher design an awesome and engaging lesson, but if the structures aren’t in place for good classroom management, that lesson can flop quickly.” Classroom management is not a new topic- in fact, you probably had at least a unit dedicated to it in your teacher prep classes, however;…
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