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Do You Feel Like a Superhero in Your Classroom? Dec 19, 2022

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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 Daniel Bergman onto the podcast to discuss why teachers (and coaches) truly are Superhero’s in the classroom! If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

About our Guest: Daniel Bergman

Daniel J. Bergman, Ph.D., is a Professor and Program Chair of Science Education at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. Like Superman, Dr. Bergman considers the Sunflower State his adoptive home. Unlike Superman, Dr. Bergman cannot leap tall buildings in a single bound. Dr. Bergman taught middle and high school science in Nebraska and Iowa, and currently works with students and teachers from kindergarten to graduate school and every grade in between. He has given nearly a hundred educational presentations at teacher conventions, school workshops, and research conferences across the continental United States. Dr. Bergman has published in various scholarly and professional avenues such as Edutopia, Phi Delta Kappan, New Teacher Advocate, The Clearing House, Teacher Educator, Teaching and Teacher Education, Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, Science & Children, Science Scope, The Science Teacher, and Journal of College Science Teaching. As a fan of science, teaching, and superheroes, Dr. Bergman is the ultimate SuperNerd. He writes about these passions at www.teachlikeasuperhero.blog and elsewhere, including the book Teaching is for Superheroes! (Jossey-Bass/Wiley) – coming May 2023!

Links of Interest

Website: https://teachlikeasuperhero.blog
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShockerSciEd
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Can Instructional Coaches Save the Teaching Profession? Dec 12, 2022

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff sits down with Donna Gerard to discuss some of the reasons why teachers are leaving the profession. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

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: Question Topic: Why are so many teachers leaving the classroom?

Weekly Topic

Why did you want to become a teacher?
What do you want to tell prospective and new teachers?
Why do you think so many teachers are leaving the profession?
How do you think teaching and education in general can be restored?
You make many references to The Powers That Be. What would you like to tell The Powers That Be?

About our Guest: Donna Gerard

Donna Gerard is a retired teacher turned writer and part-time substitute teacher. She had 34 years of teaching experience, mostly in middle school, and she has taught all subjects. She has experience with general program students, special education, ELL, gifted and talented, and struggling learners. Gerard was a practitioner of basal readers, formal spelling programs, phonics, whole language, call and response, book learning, hands-on learning, multiple intelligences, computer-based learning, individualized instruction, and cooperative learning, to name a few. She drew the conclusion that every trend in education has merit and should be used, but none are the "answer" to how to teach all students or should be used exclusively. Aside from teaching, Gerard loves every kind of water sport, from swimming laps to parasailing and kayaking. She is an avid game player, a die-hard Star Trek fan, and an aspiring world traveler. She lives with her husband and her part-time dog in New Jersey.

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4 Success Stories (and One Non-Success Story) From a Brand-New Instructional Coach (Featuring Jud Hartman) Dec 05, 2022

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff speaks with first year Instructional Coach, Jud Hartman to learn about how he is successfully bringing Project Based Learning and UDL into his brand new coaching program. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

Question of the Week

Weekly Topic

How did Jud become a Tech Coach?

Starting the year in a new position as a Tech Coach
- Meeting with the principal
- Having the freedom to “do your thing”
Coaching Resources
- Dr. Ashley McBride - The EdTech Coaching Primer
- Dr. Monica Burns
- Katie Novak
- Catlin Tucker
- George Couros
Being introduced as a Coach by all building principals
How to create your 30-60-90 day plan
Asking the principal “what do you want for your staff”
Getting past Imposter Syndrome as a new Coach
Bringing Project Based Learning into the PD Room and Classroom
Building the perfect Coaching website www.DevelopwithJud.com
Facing the adjustment of being a one-man-band
Playing the role of the EDUTherapist

About our Guest: Jud Hartman

Jud Hartman is in his first year as an Instructional Technology Specialist and coaches approximately 130 teachers in his district. Before that, he taught 8th grade Science for 14 years, where he did Project Based Learning and Universal Design for Learning. Jud has a B.A. in Middle Childhood Education and an M.A. in Educational Leadership. He is an Apple Learning Coach, a Google Certified Educator, and currently working on his ISTE Certification. He will also be a lead presenter at FETC in New Orleans this January. Jud became an educator because he used to be the kid in class that sat there, bored, and thought, “There has to be a better way to do this?” Throughout his career, he has made it his mission to answer this question!

Links of Interest

Website: https://www.developwithjud.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DevelopWithJud
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0msvk4UMmbh2kLPPTYlZg
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrHartmanScience

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How can Instructional Coaches Support Our Districts in Times of Crisis and Emergency? Nov 28, 2022

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff sits down with Melissa Jackson, Susan Shapiro, and Jon Miller to discuss the importance of safety and school safety training to ensure that our teachers, students, and community are well informed in case of an emergency. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

Weekly Topic

Are our schools prepared for unknown crisis?
“Always being prepared for the last emergency” Helping school leaders get into a new mindset for the next crisis
How to prepare people for the unexpected
Getting the education out to the faculty. It’s more than having the information on paper in a binder on the shelf
How do we take the plans that we do have in writing and make them accessible for the teacher
How can we empower our teachers to make the right decisions during a time of crisis
Training adults to take care of young children during an emergency
How to begin to create an emergency preparedness plan for a building, school district, and community.
How can we educate our community on our district safety plans and emergency procedures
How to help our community trust in those who are assigned to serve and protect our staff and students
How can Instructional Coaches support Law Enforcement, School Resource Officers, Administration, Staff, & students before, during, or after a time of crisis?

About our Guests

Susan Shapiro

Susan H. Shapiro is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood and Special Education at Touro Graduate School of Education is also Co-Director of the New DEEL (Democratic Ethical Educational Leadership) Community Network. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in child psychology from the New School, Eugene Lang College; a Master's degree from Bank Street College of Education; and her Doctorate from the Steinhardt School at New York University in Educational Leadership. She has led early childhood programs and inclusion programs for the past 25 years. She has also been an advocate for early childhood education policy and has authored articles on crisis, ethical leadership and compassion. She is the author of a new book Interpreting COVID-19 Through Turbulence Theory Perspectives and Cases from Early Childhood and Special Education.

Links of Interest

Website: https://newdeel.org/leadership-team
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SusanHShapiro1

Melissa Jackson

Dr. Melissa Jackson, is the Director of Faculty Development and Outreach at a private special education school and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Early Childhood Development and Learning: Diverse Children and Families Graduate program in the Special Education Department at Hunter College, in New York City. She holds a doctorate in Instructional leadership, graduate degree in Early Childhood Special Education, and an Advanced Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis. Melissa is passionate about working with young children with special needs, their families, and the professionals that work with them. Her research interests include the relationship between practitioners' self-efficacy and the implementation of evidence-based supports provided to children with special needs, building evidence to teach essential emergency response skills to children with ASD, collaboration with families, social validity, and professional development for pre-service and in-service teachers.

Jon Miller

Jonathan D. Miller is a School Security Specialist certified by the New Jersey Department of Education. He is a retired New Jersey Police Captain with thirty years of experience in public safety, emergency management, school security, and is considered a subject-matter expert regarding school safety. He is a New Jersey certified Safe School Resource Officer and an A.L.I.C.E. certified train-the-trainer. In addition to his vast law enforcement and school security credentials, Mr. Miller has many years of experience as a certified police instructor, school security presenter, EMT/CPR instructor and volunteer ambulance technician. His experience and training also includes K-12 school security, behavioral threat analysis and school climate initiatives. He currently serves as the Safety and Security Specialist for a Regional School District in Northern New Jersey. Mr. Miller is an active participant in his county Prosecutor’s Safe Schools Task Force. Mr. Miller holds a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice / Public Administration and is a current member of the ASIS International School Safety and Security Council. Mr. Miller founded the Bergen County Association of School Security Professionals (BCASSP) in 2017 and currently serves as its president. This organization is the first of its kind in the State of New Jersey and is supported by the County Prosecutor’s Office and recognized by the New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning.

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How to Stay Connected with Teachers … When You Can’t Physically Meet with Them Nov 21, 2022

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff sits down with Instructional Coach Michael Thomas to discuss his passion for supporting teachers, podcasting, and his advice to Instructional Coaches during the cold days of winter! If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

Question of the Week

Weekly Topic

Transitioning from Teacher to Instructional Coach
First presentations as an Instructional Coach
Covering a 62 School / 25,000 student school district as an Instructional Coach with a 3 Coach Team
A Typical Day as an Instructional Coach
Supporting Teachers
Creating Training Videos
Supporting/Promoting Computer Science Lessons
Creating Digital Learning Newsletters in SWAY and pushing through the LMS
22 Tools for 2022 (District Badging System)
Communicating with district coaches through Teams Chat
Favorite Applications for Instructional Coaching
- Microsoft Presenter Coach
- Microsoft SWAY
Why it's important to spotlight teachers
How to connect teachers despite not being able to visit their classrooms

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About our Guest: Michael Thomas (Senior Learning Digital Analysist)

Michael was born in Burlington, VT and lived there most of his life. Having the opportunity for authentic learning experiences throughout his formative education years he wanted to deliver that to his future students. After completing his education through Johnson State College with a degree in Education he began his work in education as a paraprofessional and sports coach. After a few years of teaching, coaching soccer & basketball, he moved to Massachusetts and began a new phase as a head teacher in fifth grade. He spent time at two different schools in Springfield, one with a charter model and one with a more traditional model. During those seven years he learned and honed his technology skills such as utilizing a learning management system, using technology to create authentic learning opportunities and learning how to use technology to create actionable steps for student learning after assessments. Eventually, Michael was promoted within the district to his current position. Mike is a huge proponent of using technology in education and a firm believer in the flipped classroom and blended learning models of teaching. His time teaching led him to discover his real passion in education, helping teachers understand the benefits of technology in the classroom. During his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, watching movies, brewing beer, playing bass and creating things with his hands.

Links of Interest

Website: https://www.beardedtechedguy.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beardedteched
Check out his podcast on Spotify
Check out his podcast on Apple Podcasts
YouTube

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Are You a Minimalist Instructional Coach? Nov 14, 2022

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff sits down with Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman, co-author of the new ASCD book "The Minimalist Teacher" to discuss how Instructional Coaches can create a more focused atmosphere for themselves and the world around them. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

Question of the Week

Weekly Topic

What is a “Minimalist Classroom?”
- Do Less … Better
How to declutter your:
- Physical environment
- Curriculum
- World around you?
How can Instructional Coaches support teachers during a those of the year when there are SO MANY district and building initiatives to keep track of?
How can we help our classrooms stay focused on the important aspects of day to day activities?
What is the Triple P Cycle?
Advice for Instructional Coaches supporting teachers in multiple buildings when they also have an extremely cluttered life

The importance of bringing principles of lifestyles that create calm and applicability to schools. Sharing ideas about how we began this work is helpful for educators to know and how we try to live these ideas in our lives as educators.

About our Guests

Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman

Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman has been in the field of education for over 20 years, working primarily with elementary school students and teachers. She currently works at Kokua Academy in Kona, Hawai’i as the school’s Head of Teaching & Learning. She is the founder of Plan Z Professional Learning Services and an ASCD author. Over the years, Tammy has also taught and led inHawai'i, Singapore, New York City, and Edmonton, Canada. She is the Executive Director of the Emerging Leader Alumni Affiliate and has co-authored the ASCD book, The Minimalist Teacher. She has also written several guest blogs for ASCD Inservice, Express, and EdWeek Teacher blog on topics such as minimalism in teaching, creating cultures of learning, student engagement, inclusivity, and student agency. Follow her on Twitter @TMus_Ed.

About Planzplservices

Tammy Musiowsky-Borneman and Christine Arnold have developed a way to bring a minimalist mindset to the classroom and shed the burden of too many initiatives, strategies, and "things" in general. Their Triple P process helps teachers declutter in three steps: identify something's purpose, prioritize what is important, and pare down to essentials. Because the Triple P process emphasizes structured and candid self-reflection to determine what is essential, meaningful, and useful—and then discard what is extraneous—The Minimalist Teacher can be adapted to the physical classroom environment, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and more. Each chapter provides sample reflection questions and brainstorming activities to help teachers

Reduce mental and physical waste.
Manage burnout and stress.
Advocate for minimalism in the school.
Prioritize resources that best support student learning.

Teachers face countless decisions every day, few of which are easy, but they don’t have to be overwhelming. No matter the classroom, you can take control of your daily decisions in a way that reduces educator stress and builds a better learning environment for students.

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Instructional Coaching Conversation Starters … that Actually Work! Nov 07, 2022

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff sits down with Instructional Coach Renee Dawson to discuss the various ways that Coaches can start meaningful and authentic conversations that result in positive interactions in the classroom. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

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: Question Topic What are great ways of connecting with teachers that are effective in helping coaches enter classrooms and have meaningful interactions with teachers?

Weekly Topic

Instructional Coaching Conversation Starters that Actually Work! Sample Conversation Starters

What can I take off your plate?
Which of these ways could I be the most helpful to you?
co-planning, curating resources, providing time for collaboration with another teacher, etc, other
What is on your mind?
What can I do to help your process?
What is going well?
How can I support you?
What are you struggling with?
What information do you need?
How can I be a partner to you this week, quarter, semester, etc
What is currently keeping you up at night?
What part can I play in this process?
Are there any ways I can support you?
What problems can I help you solve?
What are a few things that I can help you organize to be more efficient and feel less stressed?
What is something I can try to take off your plate to help you out?
Tell me what is working in your classroom.
Where are your victories happening?
What are your goals this week?
Do you want me to listen or would you like me to give you constructive feedback?
What task takes up a lot of time?
Can I cover your class while you use the restroom and grab some coffee?

Tips for Second-Year Instructional Coaches

Create a schedule and stick to it
Put everything on your calendar
Use a Booking Calendar
Microsoft Bookings
Calendry
Create a Wakelet with your Coaching Menu and Feedback Forms (NEED A LINK)
Create a communication system with your teachers
Calendar Booking App
GroupMe
Personal Organization
Wakelet

About our Guest: Renee Dawson

Renee Dawson has been in the education field for 16 years. As a Special Education teacher, she taught in elementary, middle, and high school settings in self-contained, co-taught, and resource environments; as well as working with students in hospital and home environments. She has worked with students with a variety of disabilities and assistive technology needs. She has certifications in working with students with physical/health disabilities and dyslexia, specifically and has focused most of her teaching years serving those populations. Currently, she is an Educational Technology Specialist in Atlanta Public Schools. She manages the Verizon Innovative Learning Initiative at Crawford W. Long Middle School which provides Chromebooks and Verizon hotspots for every student, a STEM initiative, and professional development for teachers. She was an Ed Farm Innovation Fellow last school year and is currently an HP Teaching Fellow.

Links of Interest

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TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)
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Why are Faculty Meetings the Key to Setting Up Meaningful Coaching Cycles? Oct 31, 2022

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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 discuss how important it is to create a funnel system from your faculty meetings that help you land meaningful collaborations in the classroom. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

Question of the Week

Weekly Topic

What is the purpose of the Faculty meeting?
Creating a Funnel System out of your Faculty Meetings
- What is a Funnel System?
- How does a Funnel work?
Understanding the three types of building-based Professional Development
- Large Group
  - Faculty Meetings
- Medium Group
  - Department / Grade Level Meetings
- Small Group
  - 1:1 Planning Sessions
- Bonus Round
  - In-Class Support
How does the funnel work?
- Principal Role (Before the PD)
  - Set the stage and provide a direction
    - I am asking the coach the share this topic because it is a goal of our school
- Coaches Role (During the PD)
  - Create a dynamic learning experience that involves everyone in the school
- Generals Role (During the PD)
  - Pick up the ball and run with it to inspire others
- Principal Role (After the PD)
  - “I am asking the Coach to meet with each of you as a department/grade level to make sure you are comfortable planning for this new skill.
- Follow up Communication (After the PD)
  - Email to Teachers with Follow up links / booking form
- Next Steps - Department/Grade Level meetings - 1:1 Meetings - In-Classroom Pop-ins
How do you create a funnel of your own?
- Work with your principal and share the vision for getting into classrooms by first meeting with all teachers.
- Have your meeting dates set up with the principal before the PD session
- Have your follow up email and resources ready to go
- End the PD session by telling the teachers that they will be seeing you in their classrooms to support on this new skill that is being requested by the principal.

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TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp)
Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today)
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Developing, Setting, and Achieving Instructional Coaching SMART Goals Oct 24, 2022

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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 discuss the importance of setting SMART Goals for Instructional Coaches. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

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Setting Goals as an Instructional Coach

What is a SMART Goal?
Should coaches have professional growth goals just like teachers?
How to align coaching goals with the district/school goals/vision
Thoughts on Creating Coaching SMART Goals
- Goals should provide clarity
- Goals should provide motivation
- Goals should provide an objective standard for improvement
If you are given a goal by someone else rather than creating it yourself, it may not resonate as strongly.
When working with a group of coaches, how should your goals be setup?
- All coaches have the same goals
- All coaches have similar goals
- All coaches have individual goals

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Are You Controlling the Chaos in Your Classroom? Oct 17, 2022

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Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff sits down with Instructional Coaches and authors Stephanie Howell and Tara Ruckman to discuss their new book “Control the Chaos.” If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast. We would love to have you join the show.

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Weekly Topic

Should Coaches be Controlling the Chaos in Classrooms?
What should or shouldn’t Chaos look like?
What should a “great classroom experience” look like?
- In K-5
  - Flexible Grouping
  - Fluid Rotation
  - Increased Attention
  - Engaged Students
  - Students having an increased level of confidence and motivation for learning
  - NOT Lecturing
  - NOT just putting learning intentions on the board
- Middle School
  - Faster transition between classroom activities
  - Less “broken down” of instructions
- High School
  - Conversations are geared towards student motivations and interests
How do we teach executive functioning skills in a digital classroom?
Keeping Blended Learning in the Student-Centered Classroom
Why should Teachers & Coaches be worried about Time Management?
- How do we control the clock?
- Strategies for Success
  - Flexible Paced Learning
  - Progressive Tasks
  - Digital Resources
  - Check-ins
  - Ongoing Assessments
  - Collaborative Learning
Let's talk about executive functioning and blended learning and how you need to have the to for a great classroom experience.
Executive Functioning Skills The impact on the classroom

About the Book: Control the Chaos

Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/3yrEmf2
Website: https://controlthechaos.goldedu.org/home
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Stephanie Howell

Stephanie is the CEO of Gold EDU, a founder of Global GEG, and the EdTech Lead for Pickerington Local Schools. She is key to the embedding and implementation of EdTech tools across her schools and organizations. She has a masters in Curriculum and Instruction and is an adjunct professor for Ashland University. She enjoys creating resources to support the needs of teachers and students that increases engagement and levels up tier 1 instruction. She builds relationships with co-planning and co-teaching. She loves sharing her resources and connecting with educators across the world via social media and professional learning. When she is not busy sharing her resources and connecting with other professionals, she is spending time with her husband and son. Links of Interest

Website: goldedu.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrshowell24
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Tara Ruckman

Tara Ruckman is currently Certified Crisis Prevention Intervention Instructor, Youth, Teen, and Trauma Informed Yoga Educator, Resident Educator Program Coordinator and a Behavior Coach for fourteen schools. In addition to her roles in the public school system she is also an adjunct Professor for Ashland University and Best Selling Co-Author of Control the Chaos: Creating Order in the Classroom and Teaching Executive Functioning Skills. Tara is key to embedding and implementation of Tier 1, 2, and 3 behavior interventions. ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) and a Master's in Special Education is her education. She enjoys dissecting intense behaviors through functional behavior assessments and turning them into comprehensive behavioral intervention plans to support student progress. She also loves the pro-active teaching of desired behaviors for students that need that support! When she is not busy talking about behavior analysis and supporting teachers around many schools, you will find her trying to show the people she loves how they are her #1! Links of Interest

Website: https://controlthechaos.goldedu.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrs_truckman

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