Issue 5 of the VCC Update (Winter 2025)

Greetings VCC Friends!

It's hard to believe that the VSTE conference was more than 2 months ago. I am so appreciative to everyone who was able to join us for lunch on the final day. It filled my bucket to see everyone together, networking, and having fun. Below, please find a picture of (some of) your professional learning network! In all, we are currently 348 VCCs strong, with several more anticipated members as the Fall 2024 portfolios wrap 🎉.

To keep our collaborative momentum going, this newsletter has some new ideas for your consideration. If you have any additional thoughts, keep in touch!

Sincerely,

Katie Breaud

Bluesky for VCCs
VCC Resource Share
It's almost time to recruit more VCCs!
Update: The Core of Coaching Framework
VCC Renewal Opportunities

Bluesky for VCCs

With the support of VSTE's social media team, I'm hoping to spin up a Bluesky Starter Pack!

Please fill out this form to be added - more information coming soon 😎.

Want to get involved but not sure where to start? Check out this article for more info!

VCC Resource Share

One of my favorite parts about the VSTE Certified Coach program was the opportunity to share resources. Now that we're all certified, I'd love to sustain that ability. Please consider adding a shortcut to the "🔹 VSTE Certified Coach" Google Folder in your Drive and making a contribution!

2025-2026 Registration Window

Opening Soon

Know someone who would make a terrific VSTE Certified Coach? Registration for 2025-2026 opens Monday, February 24th!

Update: The Core of Coaching Framework

If you read the Fall 2024 newsletter, you learned about Forward Edge's Core of Coaching Framework, which is our new guide to portfolio development within the VCC certification program. As of February 3rd, our beloved Dr. Katie Ritter and Brooke Conklin have officially published their white pages on the entire framework (!!).

To learn more, visit forward-edge.net/coreofcoaching.

VCC Renewal Opportunities

Reminder: VCC certification lasts for 3 years, and to maintain it, VCCs need to earn 30 credits across 6 domains. We recommend aiming for 10 credits annually. You can find the complete renewal program and the renewal tracker linked on the VCC webpage.

Join the VCC PLN on Canvas!
Join the VA Educational Coaches Network. Bonus: attend your region's meetings

Read the Core of Coaching Framework with your team. Reflect on how it could impact your practice. Make an action plan.

Participate in the VSTE Education Committee
Submit a resource to the VCC Certified Coaches folder!

Mentor a novice EdTech coach at your school or through a PLN
Facilitate a technology team meeting with stakeholders at your school

Make sure you are a member of VSTE, and if you aren't - JOIN
Participate in or present at the Digital Learning Day Demo Slam on February 13th!

Reflect on data accrued from your Coaching Cycles so far this year
Create PL that highlights changes to the ISTE Standards for Students 2024

Questions?

Katie Breaud

VCC Coordinator

vcc@vste.org