Ali Hearn

 Ali Hearn is a national speaker, trainer, and coach focussed on PBIS and MTSS. Special guest host Kelly Morrissey joined Ken and Jill to talk with Ali about the challenges of implementing multi-tiered systems of support in schools, the benefits they can provide students, and their interface with coaching.

<a href="https://twitter.com/heyalihearn?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Ali Hearn</a> is a national speaker, trainer, and coach focussed on PBIS and MTSS. Special guest host <a href="https://twitter.com/drkmorrissey" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly Morrissey</a> joined <a href="https://twitter.com/kenwallace207?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ken</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/JillGeocaris?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jill</a> to talk with Ali about the challenges of implementing multi-tiered systems of support in schools, the benefits they can provide students, and their interface with coaching.

Jenni Donohoo

 Jenni Donohoo is the Director of the Collective Efficacy Institute and the author of Quality Implementation, Collective Efficacy, and The Transformative Power of Collaborative Inquiry. Ken and Jill speak with her about the concept of collective efficacy and how it can help power change within schools. But first, Greg and Jill talk through the origin and mission of the CCC and where it's headed next. 

<a href="https://twitter.com/jenni_donohoo?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Jenni Donohoo</a> is the Director of the <a href="https://twitter.com/jenni_donohoo?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Collective Efficacy Institute</a> and the author of Quality Implementation, Collective Efficacy, and The Transformative Power of Collaborative Inquiry. <a href="https://twitter.com/kenwallace207?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ken</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/jillgeocaris?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jill</a> speak with her about the concept of collective efficacy and how it can help power change within schools. But first, <a href="https://twitter.com/mrreuhs?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Greg</a> and Jill talk through the origin and mission of the CCC and where it's headed next.

Joellen Killion

 Joellen Killion is a Senior Advisor with Learning Forward and the author of many essential texts in the Instructional Coaching world, including The Feedback Process, Coaching Matters, and Taking the Lead among others. Ken and Jill talk with her about the development of instructional coaching, how to assess the impact of coaching and the vital role the coach plays in today's schools.

<a href="https://consulting.learningforward.org/team/joellen-killion/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Joellen Killion</a> is a Senior Advisor with <a href="https://learningforward.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Learning Forward</a> and the author of many essential texts in the Instructional Coaching world, including The Feedback Process, Coaching Matters, and Taking the Lead among others. <a href="https://twitter.com/kenwallace207?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ken</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/JillGeocaris?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jill</a> talk with her about the development of instructional coaching, how to assess the impact of coaching and the vital role the coach plays in today's schools.

Tom Guskey

 Tom Guskey is Professor Emeritus in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky and the author/editor of over 25 books and countless chapter, articles and professional papers on educational measurement, evaluation, assessment, grading, and professional learning. Ken and Jill talk with him about the role of assessment and grading in our practice and how it intersects with professional learning and coaching.

<a href="https://twitter.com/tguskey?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Tom Guskey</a> is Professor Emeritus in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky and the author/editor of over 25 books and countless chapter, articles and professional papers on educational measurement, evaluation, assessment, grading, and professional learning. <a href="https://twitter.com/kenwallace207?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ken</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/JillGeocaris?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jill</a> talk with him about the role of assessment and grading in our practice and how it intersects with professional learning and coaching.

Yong Zhao

 Yong Zhao is a Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of Kansas, as well as the author of numerous books and scholarly articles in the field of education.  Ken and  Jill talk with him about overcoming obstacles and innovating in the world of learning and school.

<a href="http://zhaolearning.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Yong Zhao</a> is a Foundation Distinguished Professor in the School of Education at the University of Kansas, as well as the author of numerous books and scholarly articles in the field of education. <a href="https://twitter.com/kenwallace207?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Ken</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/JillGeocaris?lang=en" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Jill</a> talk with him about overcoming obstacles and innovating in the world of learning and school.

Jane Kise

 Jane Kise is the author of  Differentiated Coaching, a key text in our Level Two Coaching Certification.  Jill talked with her about how differences and polarities can help drive our coaching conversations and produce the best outcomes for students.

<a href="https://www.janekise.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Jane Kise</a> is the author of <a href="https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/differentiated-coaching/book248937" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Differentiated Coaching</a>, a key text in our Level Two Coaching Certification. <a href="https://twitter.com/jillgeocaris" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Jill</a> talked with her about how differences and polarities can help drive our coaching conversations and produce the best outcomes for students.

Jane Kise & Differentiated Coaching

Back from their hiatus, Ken and Jill discuss the Chicago Coaching Center's plans for 2019. Although there have been some changes, you can count on great guests for the podcast and new professional development offerings in the new year.

Back from their hiatus, Ken and Jill discuss the Chicago Coaching Center's plans for 2019. Although there have been some changes, you can count on great guests for the podcast and new professional development offerings in the new year.

Plans for 2019

In the season finale, Ken &amp; Adam reflect on the first year of the Chicago Coaching Center, look to the future, and make some announcements! We will be on summer break for the next few months, but don't worry...we'll be back in the fall!

In the season finale, <a href="https://twitter.com/KenWallace207" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ken</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ajroub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam</a> reflect on the first year of the <a href="http://www.chicagocoachingcenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicago Coaching Center</a>, look to the future, and make some announcements! We will be on summer break for the next few months, but don't worry...we'll be back in the fall!

Reflections on 2017-2018

Jennifer Abrams

Jennifer Abrams is the expert at Having Hard Conversations! She and Adam talk about how to plan for them, how to maintain a strong relationships with those that you work, how teachers of different generations need different support, and more! 

<a href="https://twitter.com/jenniferabrams" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Abrams</a> is the expert at <a href="http://jenniferabrams.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Having Hard Conversations</a>! She and <a href="https://twitter.com/ajroub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam</a> talk about how to plan for them, how to maintain a strong relationships with those that you work, how teachers of different generations need different support, and more!

Jennifer Abrams & Having Hard Conversations

Jill Geocaris

Jill Geocaris wears many hats! She is the Innovative Adult Learning Coordinator in Maine 207. She runs the Chicago Coaching Center. She is the Director of the Illinois Council of Instructional Coaching. Ken Wallace &amp; Adam Roubitchek discuss how these groups work together, what makes for a successful adult learning program, and more!   Don't forget to register for summer Professional Development at: http://www.chicagocoachingcenter.org/summer-2018-professional-development.html

<a href="https://twitter.com/JillGeocaris" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jill Geocaris</a> wears many hats! She is the <a href="http://www.mainetwpadultlearning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Innovative Adult Learning Coordinator</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/Maine_207" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maine 207</a>. She runs the <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiCoachCenter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicago Coaching Center.</a> She is the Director of the <a href="https://twitter.com/IllinoisCIC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Illinois Council of Instructional Coaching</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/KenWallace207" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ken Wallace</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/ajroub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Roubitchek</a> discuss how these groups work together, what makes for a successful adult learning program, and more! Don't forget to register for summer Professional Development at: <a href="http://www.chicagocoachingcenter.org/summer-2018-professional-development.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.chicagocoachingcenter.org/summer-2018-professional-development.html</a>

Jill Geocaris & Adult Learning

The Chicago Coaching Center is a progressive collection of instructional coaches interested in targeting specific coaching skills, dispositions, and attributes in the world of coaching.​​We design learning experiences that grow coaching skills to their highest possible capacity. Our summer workshops are targeted to future coaches and to coaches with experience and they provide collaborative learning environments for all who attend.In each episode we will speak with leaders in instructional coaching from around the Chicagoland area, and experts from all over the world.

This is a great podcast for not just teachers but administrators as well. The discussions help rethink why and how we do things inside of schools and is full of different and new ideas for all people involved in education to consider.

Great for anyone willing to stretch themselves

The Chicago Coaching Center is a progressive collection of instructional coaches interested in targeting specific coaching skills, dispositions, and attributes in the world of coaching. ​​ We design learning experiences that grow coaching skills to their highest possible capacity. Our summer workshops are targeted to future coaches and to coaches with experience and they provide collaborative learning environments for all who attend. In each episode we will speak with leaders in instructional coaching from around the Chicagoland area, and experts from all over the world.

Chicago Coaching Center Podcast

Jim Knight

Dr. Jim Knight of the Instructional Coaching Group took the time to sit down with Ken and Adam to share his insights into the origins of his work with coaching, the latest in coaching research, and what the future holds. Aside from adding to our ever-growing reading list, Dr. Knight provided the depth of analysis that has made him one of the leaders of Instructional Coaching!

<a href="https://twitter.com/jimknight99" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Jim Knight</a> of the <a href="https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instructional Coaching Group</a> took the time to sit down with <a href="https://twitter.com/KenWallace207" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ken</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ajroub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam</a> to share his insights into the origins of his work with coaching, the latest in coaching research, and what the future holds. Aside from adding to our ever-growing reading list, Dr. Knight provided the depth of analysis that has made him one of the leaders of Instructional Coaching!

Jim Knight & Instructional Coaching

Diane Sweeney

Adam Roubitchek talks with Diane Sweeney about Student-Centered Coaching and using evidence to guide teachers through change. Adam and Diane spoke just before she gave the keynote at the 2017 Illinois Council of Instructional Coaching Annual Conference.

<a href="https://www.Twitter.com/ajroub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Roubitchek</a> talks with <a href="https://www.Twitter.com/sweeneydiane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diane Sweeney</a> about Student-Centered Coaching and using evidence to guide teachers through change. Adam and Diane spoke just before she gave the keynote at the 2017 <a href="http://www.ilcouncilofinstructionalcoaching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Illinois Council of Instructional Coaching</a> Annual Conference.

Diane Sweeney & Student-Centered Coaching

Hank Thiele

Dr. Hank Thiele is the Superintendent of Community High School District 99 (Downers Grove, IL). He has been an educational technology leader for decades, and as Assistant Superintendent, led Maine Township to be among the first to adopt Google Apps for Education. As Superintendent of District 99, he has inherited a strong tradition of coaching, and has been providing leadership and support to one of the top districts in the state. Adam &amp; Ken relive old times, and find out what Hank's been up to!

<a href="https://twitter.com/henrythiele" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Hank Thiele</a> is the Superintendent of <a href="http://www.csd99.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Community High School District 99 (Downers Grove, IL)</a>. He has been an educational technology leader for decades, and as Assistant Superintendent, led Maine Township to be among the first to adopt Google Apps for Education. As Superintendent of District 99, he has inherited a strong tradition of coaching, and has been providing leadership and support to one of the top districts in the state. <a href="https://twitter.com/ajroub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/KenWallace207" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ken</a> relive old times, and find out what Hank's been up to!

Hank Thiele & Leading a Coaching District

Adam had the opportunity to pick the brains of the Maine 207 literacy specialists. Jenny Gustavson, Mecca Sadler, and Juliana Cucci describe their work in building a 21st century literacy support program. They describe their use of data and how it informs the specific strategies that are used with each student, as well as how to provide teachers with the resources that they need to be most successful!   Don't forget to check out the Chicago Coaching Center's summer professional development offerings!    http://www.chicagocoachingcenter.org/summer-2018-professional-development.html

<a href="https://twitter.com/ajroub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam</a> had the opportunity to pick the brains of the <a href="https://twitter.com/Maine_207" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maine 207</a> literacy specialists. <a href="https://twitter.com/jennygustavson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenny Gustavson</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/meccasadler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mecca Sadler</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/julianna_cucci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Juliana Cucci</a> describe their work in building a 21st century literacy support program. They describe their use of data and how it informs the specific strategies that are used with each student, as well as how to provide teachers with the resources that they need to be most successful! Don't forget to check out the <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiCoachCenter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicago Coaching Center's</a> summer professional development offerings! <a href="http://www.chicagocoachingcenter.org/summer-2018-professional-development.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.chicagocoachingcenter.org/summer-2018-professional-development.html</a>

Maine 207 Literacy Specialists

Krist Ryken

Ken and Adam sit down with Instructional Coach Kristi Ryken. Kristi talks about the open door policy in her classroom; she observes teachers and they observe her. She also talks about how the coaching cycle works in the real world.   -- https://twitter.com/ChiCoachCenter

<a href="https://twitter.com/KenWallace207" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ken</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ajroub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam</a> sit down with Instructional Coach <a href="https://twitter.com/rykenapes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kristi Ryken</a>. Kristi talks about the open door policy in her classroom; she observes teachers and they observe her. She also talks about how the coaching cycle works in the real world. -- <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiCoachCenter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ChiCoachCenter</a>

Krist Ryken & The Power of Observation

Judy Tyler

Ken Wallace and Adam Roubitchek sit down with veteran coach Judy Tyler to discuss how personality type plays into the coaching process. Judy references colorcode.com and Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott

<a href="https://twitter.com/KenWallace207" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ken Wallace</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ajroub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Roubitchek</a> sit down with veteran coach Judy Tyler to discuss how personality type plays into the coaching process. Judy references <a href="http://www.colorcode.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">colorcode.com</a> and <a href="https://www.fierceinc.com/resources/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott</a>

Judy Tyler & The Emotional Side of Coaching

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