How can You Become a Google Certified Coach this year?

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Johanna Wilson and Sarah Boyle from MASSCUE on the podcast to discuss the Google Certified Coaching Certification. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, please contact the podcast.  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network, is a dynamic Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. Click Here to Join! Question of the Week Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This week’s question is: How do you become a Google Certified Coach? Weekly Topic Should Instructional Coaches become Certified Coaches? What types of Certifications are available for Instructional Coaches? Google Level 1,2, Trainer Microsoft Innovative Educator, Trainer Apple Learning Coach Instructional Coaching Group: 8 Week Introduction 16 Week Institute (Jim Knight) Various credentials from online platforms What is the Google Certified Coaching Program? How does it work? Participants work through the Google Certified Coaching Curriculum, complete the skills assessment, and submit their application along with a portfolio. Rolling applications - notification within 4-6 weeks. What are the requirements? Level 1 and Level 2 Google Certified Educator How long does the program take to complete? The program is self-paced, but is designed to be completed throughout the school year. The curriculum takes ~ 20 hours to complete. Once completed participants take an assessment and then assemble their portfolio to submit along  with their application. Financial Requirements What do you learn from the program? The program is centered on the 5-Step Coaching Model, and provides a structured, research-proven set of strategies to drive impactful coaching interactions and technology use. The focus, however, is not on the technology rather on building the relationships, making this program useful for all educators in a coaching role (not just for Tech Integrators). Google highlights their Workspace tools as a means to assist coaches in their work. What is required to maintain your Certification? Once a Google Certified Coach, you need to report 100 hours of 1:1       coaching per year to maintain certification on the EDU Activity App as well as maintain your Google Level 1 & 2 educator status. How do you get help becoming a Google Certified Coach? MassCUE offers a cohort program...