7 Things Instructional Coaches Should Avoid During the Long School Year
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In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff welcomes Alyssa Zajack, Tiffaney Washington, and Ashley Somer from the Creative Solution Squad on the podcast to discuss important things that Coaches should be thinking about as they begin to plan for a new school year.

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7 Things to Avoid as an Instructional Coach

	- Unclear roles and boundaries

	- Not prioritizing relationships

	- Inactive coaching

	- Talking too much

	- Trying to do it all

	- Not being prepared

	- Treating adults like kids

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