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  • 1.  myTeachstone

    Posted 01-20-2021 14:34

    We're focused on building and improving resources that will help you reopen and rebuild while setting your staff up for success. I'm curious, who is a myTeachstone user? How has the platform supported you, your work, or your team's growth and development? Any specific features or resources you've found most helpful? We'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback. 



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    Liz Savage
    Community Manager
    Teachstone
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  • 2.  RE: myTeachstone

    Posted 01-21-2021 10:28
    Hi Liz,
    I love that there are resources in Spanish. It would be helpful for the Spanish resources to have an English translation or a link to the English version. Sometimes an English speaking coach may want to send a resource to a Spanish speaking teacher.

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    Kellie Alarcon
    Quinton VA
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  • 3.  RE: myTeachstone

    Posted 01-21-2021 17:19
    Hi @Kellie Alarcon, thanks! That's helpful to know. Do you mean Spanish languages resource specifically found in the myTeachstone Learning Resources? Or here in the CLC? Or on the blog? Or everywhere?  ​

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    Liz Savage
    Community Manager
    Teachstone
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  • 4.  RE: myTeachstone

    Posted 01-22-2021 09:05
    Hi Liz,
    I was thinking specifically the Spanish resources in myTeachstone Learning Resources. That way an English speaking coach could recommend Spanish language resources to a teacher.

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    Kellie Alarcon
    Quinton VA
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  • 5.  RE: myTeachstone

    Posted 01-26-2021 13:38
    What days do you all have free in-service hours and what time how do i sign up and u i receive and certificate for the in- service hour after completion



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  • 6.  RE: myTeachstone

    Posted 01-27-2021 11:14
    Hi @Tyletha Wright, Can you tell me a bit more about what it is you're looking for? Do you mean free courses or webinars that offer a certificate of attendance? ​You can find on-demand webinars that offer certificates of attendance here: https://teachstone.com/coronavirus-resources-educators-and-parents/

    Within the myTeachstone Learning Resources, you're also able to use the Professional Development section to see and track what courses and videos you've taken.

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    Liz Savage
    Community Manager
    Teachstone
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  • 7.  RE: myTeachstone

    Posted 01-21-2021 13:57
    Liz,
    As a Coach and Mentor of a Head Start program, I rely on Teachstone a great deal for professional development of our staff.  I have especially used the resources of the blog posts and printable resources to use in training.  I also gain a lot from the community blogs. The short videos in the library also help give short examples of CLASS when we are teaching about particular indicators.

    We are focusing on CLASS this year in PD, goal setting and training and are really trying to change staff mindset and become very intentional in all that we do in the classroom. 

    Keep the webinars and resources coming.  We appreciate that you are current and following the trends and responding so quickly to them. I have previously requested that CLASS produce a good needs assessment for staff to complete to help identify areas where they can improve in CLASS.

    I love the CLASS tool and feel like it is the best observation tool out there. I fully embrace the tool and share that enthusiasm with my staff.

    My only challenge with Teachstone has been with customer support. I have found it difficult to get through to talk with someone at times (extremely long wait time on the phone and once, no one ever did come on the line and I was hung up on 3 times and also once, a 45 wait time for the online chat).  

    I think you are doing great overall and we look forward to continuing to improve our interactions in CLASS. 

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    Kelli Allen
    Classroom Quality Monitor and Mentor (CQMM)
    Mountainland Head Start, Inc.
    (801) 995-6293





  • 8.  RE: myTeachstone

    Posted 01-22-2021 14:34
    @Kelli Allen, Thank you for the time you took for such a thoughtful response! I'm so glad you've enjoyed the blogs, resources, and webinars.

    I've shared the comment about a needs assessment. It seems to be a common one.  ​And thank you for sharing about struggles getting through to Customer Support. I'll pass that feedback along as well. I'm sorry that's been the case. 

    If you haven't explored the free myTeachstone Learning Resources we've recently made available, I highly recommend it! You can add them to your dashboard by selecting the "Activate Product Key" button, and entering 5LMQ6ZQV23FNM56S.  Teachers can see exemplar videos of real classroom footage featuring high-quality interactions from each CLASS domain. Coaches will find tools to support distance coaching and digital learning.

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    Liz Savage
    Community Manager
    Teachstone
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