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Tailored Growth: Personalized Professional Development for Every Teacher

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Colorado Convention Center, 709/11

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Presenters

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gabriela barry
Digital learning Specialist
ECISD
Gabriela Barry, a seasoned educator with 13 years of experience, is passionate about creating transformative learning experiences. Her impactful career includes contributions to student academic development and fellow educators' professional growth. As a Digital Learning Specialist, Gabriela supports around 150 teachers across five elementary campuses in Odessa. Her commitment to staying ahead in educational technology and adeptly translating complex concepts into practical applications empowers teachers to confidently integrate digital tools into their classrooms, showcasing Gabriela as a dedicated leader in advancing education.
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Raquel Galvan
Digital Learning Specialist
Ector County ISD
@DLS_Galvan
Certainly! Rachel Galvan is a seasoned educator with 14 years of experience in upper elementary teaching in Odessa, Texas. Specializing in reading and science, she has transitioned into the role of a Digital Learning Specialist, embarking on the second year in this dynamic position. Rachel is deeply passionate about integrating technology into the classroom to enhance student learning experiences. She is dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional teaching methods and modern technology, ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges of the future. Rachel stands as a beacon of progress, shaping the future of learning one digital innovation at a time.
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Viktoria Henderson
Digital Learning Specialist
Ector County ISD
@MrsHendReads
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Marissa Lopez
Digital Learning Specialist
ECISD
@MarissaLopez
Meet Marissa Lopez, a dedicated digital learning specialist at Ector County ISD in Odessa, Texas, with an impressive 15 years of classroom experience. Passionate about education, Marissa thrives on assisting educators in leveraging technology to elevate and captivate students in their learning journey. Her commitment extends beyond the conventional, aiming to create dynamic and enriching educational environments where technology seamlessly integrates with pedagogy, fostering an innovative and engaging learning experience for both teachers and students.
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Michelle (Shelly) Madrid
Digital Learning Specialist
ECISD
@mmadridenator
Shelly, originally from New Mexico and now based in Odessa, Texas, brings 25 years of dedicated teaching experience to her role as an educator. Specializing in first and second-grade instruction, she holds a Master's degree in Instructional Technology and is one of our pioneering #TechyTribe Ambassadors for Ector County ISD. Joining the team in 2020, she serves as a Digital Learning Specialist, passionately supporting teachers and students in embracing technology within their classrooms. Shelly's unwavering dedication to educational innovation shines through in her work, making a profound impact on teaching and learning.

Session description

Join the ECISD Techy Tribe to explore our strategies for empowering students and teachers, equipping them to excel in a rapidly changing world. Our expertise in digital tools, professional development, and strategic planning fosters a dynamic, inclusive educational environment.

Purpose & objective

Our objective is to emphasize the importance of catering to the diverse needs of teachers and how this positively impacts professional development. The goal is to ensure coaches leave with a comprehensive toolkit of strategies. We will focus on:

Highlighting the Value of Tailored Coaching: One-size-fits-all approaches often fall short in addressing the unique needs of teachers, leading to inefficiencies in professional growth.

Diverse Teacher Needs: Teachers, like students, have varying levels of proficiency. We will address how we meet the needs of our teachers to ensure that everyone is given the opportunity to grow in their chosen area.

Google Coaching: We will discuss how we use the Google Coaching model to work in cycles with our teachers who have chosen to be coached.

Strategies for Widespread Digital Tool Adoption: We will provide practical strategies for coaches to engage the entire district in embracing digital tools. This may include conducting district-wide training sessions, creating digital tool resource libraries, fostering a culture of digital experimentation, and showcasing success stories. We will also discuss how these district initiatives lead to more coaching opportunities.

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Outline

1. Introduction: Who is the Techy Tribe, where are we from, & how do we work as a team We will also discuss marketing our team and what we do. (7 mins)
2. Strategies for Widespread Digital Tool Adoption: We will provide practical strategies for coaches to engage the entire district in embracing digital tools. We will also discuss how these district initiatives lead to more coaching opportunities (15 mins)
3. Diverse Teacher Needs: Teachers, like students, have varying levels of proficiency. We will address how we meet the needs of our teachers to ensure that everyone is given the opportunity to grow in their chosen area. (5 mins)
4. Google Coaching: We will discuss how we use the Google Coaching model to work in cycles with our teachers who have chosen to be coached. (5 mins)
5. Highlighting the Value of Tailored Coaching: One-size-fits-all approaches often fall short in addressing the unique needs of teachers, leading to inefficiencies in professional growth. (5 mins)
6. Wrap up/Q & A (5 mins)

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Supporting research

Google Coaching
Educational Duck Tape: Your Guide to Selecting the Right Tools for Your Classroom by Jake Miller
The EdTech Coaching Primer: Supporting Teachers in the Digital Age Classrooms by Ashley McBride

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Session specifications

Topic:
Coaching & mentoring
Grade level:
PK-12
Skill level:
Beginner
Audience:
Coaches, Curriculum/district specialists, Technology coordinators/facilitators
Attendee devices:
Devices useful
Attendee device specification:
Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows
ISTE Standards:
For Coaches:
Collaborator
  • Establish trusting and respectful coaching relationships that encourage educators to explore new instructional strategies.
  • Personalize support for educators by planning and modeling the effective use of technology to improve student learning.
Professional Learning Facilitator
  • Evaluate the impact of professional learning and continually make improvements in order to meet the schoolwide vision for using technology for high-impact teaching and learning.

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