The Road to L&D Conference
Last week I had the privilege of speaking at the TLDC Conference “The Road to L&D.” This is an annual free digital event created by Luis Malbas for transitioning teachers.
My session was called “Preparing for a Smooth Transition (While Still in the Classroom).” I discussed how to leverage the resources available to you in your day job while trying to pivot careers.
I dedicated a portion of my session to the mindset shift that needs to occur during this period. Healthy boundaries are not always a part of the culture in K12 education, because teaching can be a whole identity. Protecting your privacy, finding allies, and taking advantage of your benefits will all be helpful.
Some quick takeaways for a sneak peek:
Download gradebooks, survey results, or any other data or measurement you could translate in your resume.
Create opportunities to build skills for your new career by creating learning experiences for adults like faculty PD, workshops or parent sessions.
Take advantage of teacher discounts or school subscriptions for edTech and authoring tools.
To watch a replay, check out the YouTube video here. And here is the slide deck.
And as a final reminder for transitioning teachers, I offer a couple free Teacher -> ID chats a week if you want to chat about your career pivot. Sign up on the ‘Contact’ page on my website.
