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**Resources** that would contribute to a successful coaching program can be found on the Partners In Learning website. Located within the coaching sessions tab ( Session 1 Activity 4) is the Frequentlly Asked Questions Reference Guide under [|http://us.partnersinlearningnetwork.com]


 * ** Microsoft Education: Virtual Classroom Tours [] ** This site offers the resources to lead students through creative, constructivist, technology-rich projects for all grade levels and subject areas.
 * **Learning Projects: Discover Great Teaching Ideas** [|**http://www97.intel.com/odyssey/index.aspx?i=**1] This Intel site features an "Innovation Odyssey" page brimming with technology-rich project ideas for teachers of every subject, teaching style, and grade level. It shows how teachers around the world use technology in exciting ways to support student learning--from navigating the Idaho outdoors to inventing toys in Israel.
 * Partnership f or 21st Century Skills [|**http://21stcenturyskills.org/**] Advocating for 21st century readiness for every student the partnership offers various tools and resources to assist educators in integrating 21st century skills into the classroom. **Two ideas for application in your schools might include.**
 * Appoint an on site director for the peer-coaching program. This should be someone that has previously or is currently attending "coaching school". This person also provides mini-workshops and on-going support for coaches and collaborating teachers.

The team of professional educators participating at the Peer Coach Facilitator Training held January 2010 in Mesa Arizona stated three critical elements required for successful coaching programs.
 * Start small and let your program develop and be defined through collaboration among your staff. You could start with specific grade levels or departments.
 * "Buy In" from all school levels...district, principals and staff.”
 * “Building a trusting relationship”
 * “principal buy-in and leadership.”