the Keystone Coach
A monthly newsletter dedicated to instructional coaching
Purpose Statement
Instructional Coaches are always looking for new information and resources to better their practice and hone their craft. This newsletter is meant to serve that purpose with monthly articles, coaching tools, networking opportunities, and information about upcoming professional development for our coaches of Keystone.
Welcome Back, Keystone Coaches! Have a great year!
September Monthly Musings
"The Many Roles of an Instructional Coach"
Getting the Cycle Started - Observation Tools & Resources
K20 Strategies: A Strategies Toolbox
Teacher Leader Facebook Group
Based on the feedback from our last networking day, we are launching a closed Facebook group for Keystone AEA Teacher Leaders. We hope to share resources, answer lingering questions from the networking days, as well as engage in professional dialogue. This is meant to be a fun way for you to connect with other teacher leaders.
To get started, go to Keystone Area Education Agency's Facebook > groups (left side) > Teacher Leaders - Keystone AEA > join group.
We look forward to connecting with you!
Donna, Holly, Kelli, Megan, and Sarah
TLC Networking Dates:
To register, please click on the days that you would like to attend - the link will take you directly to our registration system. Once you have logged in, it will take you directly to the section page.
Two recertification credits are available for those that are interested. For credit, you must attend all four days.
We look forward to collaborating with you again this year!
Thinking Prompt of the Month: "What is a Hero?"
What is a hero? Who is a hero? Who is your hero?
This video demonstrates how everyday acts can be heroic acts, and how each of us has the potential to be impact and inspire others.
How could this thinking prompt be used with staff? Students?
All Things ESSA!
Check out the ESSA Support Site for all things ESSA - including access to digital versions of the Universal Tier Tools, the SAMI (Self-Assessment of MTSS), and a variety of online modules to help support your work.
To learn more about the ESSA designations for the buildings that you serve, access the Iowa Performance Profiles.
Meet Our Keystone TLC Consultant Team!
Donna Heying
Holly Fish
Kelli Olson
Megan Elsinger
Sarah Lehmann
Pat Lehmann
Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities at Keystone AEA:
Contact Us!
Email: melsinger@aea1.k12.ia.us
Website: https://www.aea1.k12.ia.us
Location: 1400 North 2nd Street, Elkader, IA, United States
Phone: (563) 245-1480
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeystoneAEA1/
Twitter: @keystoneaea