Collectively Connecting, Learning, and Continuously Improving TA/Coaching Practices and Systems
This session was presented during the BUILD 2021 National Conference.
Come learn about a grassroots transformational Community of Practice started by TA leaders from across the country to grapple with how to meaningfully improve technical assistance, coaching, and meet the adaptive challenges of COVID Learn how the group engaged and the lessons explored that apply directly to the field, and how these leaders are redefining equitable TA and coaching supports in their states. Topics to be addressed include: intentional use of technology to support TA, coaching for equity, and evaluating the effectiveness of TA and coaching.
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