# Impact Standards: The Instructional Coaching Framework That Connects Vision to Culture

- Link: https://teachercast.net/instructional-coaching/impact-standards-book-relaunch-2026/
- Published: 2026-02-28T11:00:00-05:00
- Author: Jeff Bradbury

_You’ve built the vision. You’ve mapped the curriculum. You’ve coached the teachers.
But how do you tie it all together into a system that actually moves the needle?_

That’s the question I set out to answer when I wrote **[Impact Standards](https://teachercast.net/instructional-coaching/impact-standards-presentation/):
A Guide for Digital Learning Leaders and Instructional Coaches** — and today, the
updated edition is officially available.

Whether you’re picking it up for the first time or revisiting it with fresh eyes,
this relaunch is designed to help you build a district-wide digital learning system
that works — from vision to curriculum to coaching to culture.

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## 🔥 Get Your Copy Now

The updated edition of **Impact Standards** is available in three formats:

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 * 📱 [**Apple Books — $9.99**](https://teachercast.net/impactstandardsapplebooks)
 * 📖 [**Paperback — $19.99**](https://teachercast.net/standards)

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## Why I Wrote This Book

After years of working as an instructional coach and digital learning leader, I 
kept running into the same pattern: talented educators with great ideas but no framework
to connect those ideas to district goals, standards, or sustainable systems.

Initiatives that start strong but lose momentum. Coaching programs that react instead
of lead. Technology that gets adopted — but never truly integrated.

**Impact Standards** is my answer to that gap. It’s a practical roadmap — not theory—
for:

 * **Creating a district-wide vision** for digital learning that actually gets buy-
   in
 * **Designing curriculum** that weaves technology into instruction (not bolted 
   on top)
 * **Building and supporting an instructional coaching team** that focuses on people,
   not just tools
 * **Measuring and showcasing the impact** of your digital learning initiatives

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## What’s Inside the Book

The book is organized into four parts that build on each other — the way real implementation
works:

### Part 1: Creating a Vision for Classroom Instruction

What is digital learning, really? How do you create a shared vision across an entire
district? How do the ISTE Standards fit in? And how do you build a strategic plan
that doesn’t collect dust on a shelf? Chapters 1–4 walk you through it.

### Part 2: Designing a Curriculum to Support Digital Learning

Vision without curriculum is just a wish. Chapters 5–8 cover what a digital learning
curriculum looks like, how to build it into what you’re already doing, how to create
vertical alignment from K–12, and how to map it all out.

### Part 3: Supporting Digital Learning through Instructional Coaching

This is the heart of the book. Chapters 9–15 cover everything from _what an instructional
coach actually does_ to building relationships, coaching people (not technology),
scaling your team, supporting your community, and defining the role for long-term
success.

### Part 4: Making an Impact in the Classroom and Community

What does a successful digital learning culture look like? Chapter 16 defines it.
Chapter 17 shares real stories from instructional coaches and digital learning leaders
in the field.

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## Who Is This Book For?

If any of these describe you, this book was written with you in mind:

 * [**Instructional coaches** looking for a framework](https://teachercast.net/instructional-coaching/impact-standards-presentation/)
   to guide your work
 * **EdTech coaches** trying to move beyond tool training into systems thinking
 * **Digital learning leaders** building or scaling a program
 * **Curriculum directors** integrating technology into standards-aligned instruction
 * **Administrators** who want to support coaches and measure impact
 * **Aspiring leaders** preparing for a coaching or digital learning role

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## What Educators Are Saying

> _“This book is a must-have for every Instructional Coach and EdTech Coach! It 
> provides the tools and guidance to shape a clear vision for your coaching program
> and bring it to life.”_

> — **Allison Petersen**, Instructional Coach & Founder of #NewtoCoaching

> _“Impact Standards is an invaluable resource for anyone leading the charge in 
> digital learning. This book provides practical strategies and real-world insights
> to transform teaching and learning in the digital age.”_

> — **Eric Sheninger**, Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Award-Winning Educator

> _“Jeff Bradbury lives the processes he teaches in his text, helping teachers and
> instructional coaches navigate each step of implementing digital learning into
> their classrooms.”_

> — **Diane E. Manser**, Teacher and Author

> _“This comprehensive guide is a must-read for administrators at all levels who
> are navigating the complex landscape of educational leadership.”_

> — **Suzanne K. Becking PhD**, Professor, Fort Hays State University

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## See the Framework Live This Spring + Summer

The book isn’t the only thing launching this season. I’m bringing the _Impact Standards_
framework to two major conferences — and I’d love to see you there.

### 🎤 METAA Conference — March 20, 2026

I’ll be presenting at the **METAA Conference** on March 20 in Marlborough, MA. Come
see the Impact Standards framework in action.

_Want to come prepared? Grab the book before the conference so you can follow along
and ask deeper questions._

### ⭐ ISTE+ASCD Conference — Featured Speaker

I’m proud and excited to share that I’ve been selected as a **Featured Speaker**
at this year’s **ISTE+ASCD Conference**. This is a huge honor, and I can’t wait 
to bring the ideas from Impact Standards to the ISTE stage.

Stay tuned for session titles, times, and registration details. If you’re planning
to attend ISTE+ASCD this year, make sure to add my sessions to your schedule.

[**→ Learn more about ISTE+ASCD and register**](https://conference.iste.org/2026)

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## Get Your Copy Today

**Impact Standards** is available now on Amazon, Apple Books, and in paperback.

 * 📱 [**Kindle — $9.99**](https://teachercast.net/impactstandardsamazonkindle)
 * 📱 [**Apple Books — $9.99**](https://teachercast.net/impactstandardsapplebooks)
 * 📖 [**Paperback — $19.99**](https://teachercast.net/standards)

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