How Instructional Coaches Prove Impact (Without Living in Test Scores) — Chrissy Beltran

Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury sits down with instructional coach and creator Chrissy Beltran (Buzzing with Ms. B) to explore the systems that shape the future of education, including instructional coaching, AI in schools, professional learning, and the latest educational technology trends. Together, Jeff and Chrissy share practical coaching strategies, ways to turn professional learning into real classroom change, and what educators should keep in mind as AI tools become part of everyday teaching and learning. Become a High-Impact Leader: This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards." Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage. Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Instructional Coaching00:27 Simply Coaching Summit Overview00:56 Resources for Instructional Coaches01:14 Introduction to Instructional Coaching04:13 Creating Effective Action Plans06:59 The Journey of Buzzing with Mrs. B10:21 Building Relationships with Teachers13:15 Defining the Role of an Instructional Coach16:16 Effective Communication Strategies19:11 Data Collection and Its Importance Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Simply Coaching Summit -https://simplycoaching.co About our Guest Chrissy Beltran: Chrissy Beltran is an instructional coach and consultant who specializes in empowering instructional coaches to thrive in the role. Chrissy’s work centers on making coaching practical, sustainable, and realistic. Driven by a belief that every teacher deserves a coach, and every coach does too, her mission is to help coaches feel supported, skilled, and ready to lead change in their school. Through her blog at buzzingwithmsb.com, Instructional Coaching Club, and her podcast Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, she provides actionable guidance that bridges the gap between research and real-world coaching. Links of Interest 🐝 Visit Buzzing with Ms. B: the shop🛒 Shop Buzzing with Ms. B on TpT👓 Check out Buzzing with Ms. B: the blog🎙️ Listen to Instructional Coaching with Ms. B, the podcast🖥️ Join Instructional Coaching with Ms. B: The Facebook group Let’s Work Together Contact Me Today:https://www.teachercast.net/contact Follow on Social Media LinkedIn:https://www.teachercast.net/linkedinTwitter/X:https://www.teachercast.net/twitterBlueSky:https://bsky.app/profile/jeffreybradbury.bsky.socialYouTube:http://teachercast.net/youtube Subscribe to This Podcast Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-learning-today/id546631310Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0n6S0WcyzQ1rpKWJ8iZPLJ?si=a1227a7c5e0b48e4 Check Out Additional TeacherCast Programming Digital Learning Today:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-learning-today/id546631310Ask the Tech Coach:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-tech-coach/id1067586243The Jeff Bradbury Showhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-bradbury-show/id519685828 Book Jeff for your Next Event Jeff Bradbury (ISTE “20 to Watch” Award Winner and ISTE Certified Educator) is available for keynote speaking, workshop facilitation, and live event broadcasting. With expertise in educational technology and professional development, Jeff brings engaging content and practical strategies to conferences and professional learning events. Visit Jeff’s Website:https://jeffreybradbury.comContact Jeff Directly:https://jeffreybradbury.com/contact/ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ [gravityform id="2" title="true"]