315 - Coaching with Accessibility in Mind - with Chrystal Trapani & Katie Fielding

Send us Fan MailJoin us as we welcome special guests Katie Fielding and Crystal Trapani to discuss accessibility and how coaches can integrate it into their work. Katie and Crystal share their personal journeys to accessibility advocacy. They offer tips for making materials more accessible through simple changes like font selection, alt text for images, and leveraging closed captions. Other highlights include modeling inclusive practices, starting small when working with teachers, empowering others, and vulnerability. Katie and Crystal emphasize that accessibility benefits everyone. They encourage coaches to survey their staff on accessibility needs, focus on andragogy for adult learners, and make sure their own materials are accessible. Tune in for an insightful discussion on becoming an accessibility advocate as a coach.Podcast TeamHosts- Katie  Ritter & Justin ThomasEditing Team- Michael Roush, Justin Thomas Social Media/ Promo Team- Annamarie Rinehart, Jordan Petri, Alyssa FaubionCreative/Content Team- Justin Thomas, Brooke ConklinProducer- Justin ThomasForward Edge Coaches CampAn event that assists instructional coaches learn new tips and strategies for implementing their rolEDU Coach NetworkWe're former teachers turned instructional coaches. Coaches can change student learning for better