Google for Education recently launched a new certification program to help instructional coaches better support K–12 educators using technology.

The Certified Coach program features a free structured curriculum and research-based, five-step coaching model focused on driving meaningful technology use in schools.

The curriculum allows coaches to develop skills such as how to align their coaching techniques with school and district goals and build stronger relationships with educators, writes Amanda Del Balso, senior program manager at Google for Education, in a blog post.

The curriculum also covers specific strategies for coaches helping educators teach virtually, such as implementing classroom management strategies online and creating collaborative learning experiences with digital tools.