Voices in Tech: How edtech coaches aid classroom instruction

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We are excited to share an article from District Administration featuring our very own Nichole Allmann.  See the excerpt below and be sure to head to the full article to read about all of Nikki's experiences and wisdom. 

"A well-trained team of coaches helps teachers manage the potentially overwhelming integration of new technology"
By: Emily Ann Brown | August 8, 2019

...Technology never takes center stage In the coach-teacher partnership. Instead, coaches help teachers examine standards and curriculum, and identify learning goals. They then recommend tools that will facilitate desired outcomes, says Nichole Allmann, a technology integration specialist who oversees coaches at 10 schools...

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