3 Ways to Build Your PLN as a New IC

Violet Christensen & Courtney Groskin

Violet Christensen & Courtney Groskin

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Being a new instructional coach can feel like you're on an island with few resources, which is why it's crucial to build a learning network on your own. 🏝️ Violet Christensen and Courtney Groskin eagerly share three tactics for making connections—both in-person and online—and even suggestions of whom to follow online.

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