Coach+Attributes

Teachers say a successful peer coach:
 * Attributes of a Successful Peer Coach**
 * Is able to build trust with peers.
 * Builds on what a teacher needs.
 * Is a team player.
 * Communicates well and listens to teachers.
 * Knows what teachers are doing in their classrooms.
 * Can show teachers how to replace what they are doing with something better, not just present technology as an add-on.
 * Is highly organized and plans well in advance with teachers.
 * Provides a safe, risk-taking environment and is non-threatening, non-judgmental, and accepting.
 * Is flexible.
 * Has enough depth and breadth of knowledge to help teachers who are at various stages of technology integration, including knowledge of appropriate instructional strategies.
 * Knows how to organize and structure a technology-rich classroom.
 * Is recognized by staff as a strong/outstanding teacher.