Dallas ISD’s Personalized Learning Department and BetterLesson have partnered to offer one-on-one virtual coaching to participating schools within our PL cohort. This coaching is personalized and non-evaluative, and the support is driven by you and your students' needs. BetterLesson coaches have experience supporting teachers to implement centers-based learning environments across all grade levels and content areas.
As you work to meet the needs of each of your students and grow in your practice, your professional development should be personalized to your needs. Complete the application below if you are interested in working with a personal coach during the 2018-19 school year.
As you work to meet the needs of each of your students and grow in your practice, your professional development should be personalized to your needs. Complete the application below if you are interested in working with a personal coach during the 2018-19 school year.
Unlimited access to your coach
Your coach will also be on call in between your bi-weekly meetings as you implement new strategies and systems in your classroom. Call, text, or email your coach any time. She or he will help you capture evidence of your progress over time in the online BetterLesson Lab. |
What Other Dallas ISD Teachers are Saying About BetterLesson
- “[My coach] has come up with attainable goals and ideas that can easily be executed in the classroom.”
- “I think this is so far the best professional development available for teachers. It is personalized for what you need and are interested on learning.
- “Because you have someone to coach you and is not going to rate you, just helping you to get better.”
- “This type of teaching is new for me, and [my coach] is excellent at putting things in perspective. She always reminds me that, I’m where I need to be for how long I’ve been implementing PL in the classroom. We have short term goals and long term goals.”
Meet Some of the BetterLesson Coaches
JESSI ANDERSON
Montana's 2016 Teacher of the Year is known for her self-paced, gamified approach to instruction. Jessi's investment in personalized learning has earned her a slew of additional accolades including: PBS Lead Digital Innovator (top 30 in the nation), NEA Teaching Excellence Award, and the 7-12 Montana Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching. Strategies for her classroom are shared in BetterLesson's Blended Master Teacher Project. |
DANIEL GUERRERO
Daniel started his career as an elementary educator in Miami, Florida. During his tenure, he was both a Rookie Teacher of the Year and a finalist for the TFA Alumni Teaching Award. His work using blended learning to personalize instruction for his 4th and 5th graders is featured in BetterLesson's Master Teacher Project. |
MONICA WASHINGTON
2014’s Texas Teacher of the Year brings almost 20 years of classroom and coaching expertise to the BetterLesson team. She has served as a department chair, team lead, and mentor for new teachers. Monica expanded her influence beyond her own district through public speaking engagements and blogging, including posts she’s written for Education Week and Education Post. She is currently a doctoral candidate researching ways that teachers can lead and grow within the profession. |
ROMAIN BERTRAND
One of Romain's greatest passions is supporting educators to build sustainable coaching models in their schools. In his 15+ years as an educator, Romain served as a math facilitator, Multi-Classroom Leader, and instructional coach. In addition to building capacity as a high impact coach, Romain created an innovative self-paced curriculum and was a key leader in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' nationally heralded shift to blended instruction. |
Interested in Learning More?
Contact Jason Broussard at [email protected].
Contact Jason Broussard at [email protected].