8 Ways to Support Technology Coaches

Over the past two years our school district has successfully integrated technology coaches. It has been a game-changer in the way our staff have moved from good to great in the digital world. Often supporting technology coaches is overlooked due to the fact that they are always supporting others. Here are eight ways we can support technology coaches...

1. Provide opportunities for site visits to other schools so that they brush up on tricks of the trade
2. Approve membership applications to professional organizations
3. Expose to professional resources that will push thinking and drive change
4. Allow for time ito explore new technologies on daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
5. Encourage fellow colleagues to utilize their services
6. Conduct monthly meet ups to streamline services, talk through issues, and collaborate on projects
7. Encourage presenting at local, state, and national conferences
8. Celebrate the many benefits they provide on a consistent basis at faculty and board meetings

The fact remains is that most school districts are spending more money on technology than ever before. Which is why it's imperative that technology coaches are hired, trained, and supported so they can help teachers and impact student learning.

Brad is the Dean of Students and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, NJ. He is also the Founding Partner and Chief Information Officer for Evolving Educators LLC. Brad began his career in 2001 as a Middle School Social Studies and Computer Education Teacher for the Hanover Township School District in Whippany, New Jersey. He is a 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader, Google Certified Educator, Google Education Trainer, author of All Hands on Deck: Tools for Connecting Parents, Educators, and Communities, Personalized PD: Flipping Your Professional Development, and the newly released 140 Twitter Tips for Educators.