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Dr. Byron McClure and Dr. Kelsie Reed: Hacking Deficit Thinking

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Today, Nationally Certified School Psychologists, Dr. Byron McClure, D.Ed. and Dr. Kelsie Reed, Ph.D. remotely visit the studio to talk with Jen about:

  • Reframing your view of students from what’s wrong to what’s strong!
  • Supporting students' social-emotional skills
  • Having difficult conversations with your kids about racism and tragedies in the news
  • Positively guiding and building the future story for youth in need

    • Dr. Reed and Dr. McClure are co-authors of Hacking Deficit Thinking: 8 Reframes That Will Change The Way You Think About Strength-Based Practices and Equity In School

    According to the authors, in Hacking Deficit Thinking, you’ll learn how to:

    • Build on student strengths
    • Think about student empathy
    • Humanize your data
    • Recognize the value of differences
    • Think about teacher empathy
    • Talk about equity in schools
    • Tap into school-wide strengths
    • Flourish as an educator

      • To learn more about today's guests:

      https://www.strengthbasedcollective.com/who-we-are

      On Instagram: @bmcclure6 @dr.kelsiereed @bestrengthbased

      To purchase their wonderful book, Hacking Deficit Thinking: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1956512241?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_DYJT3QA10JMQC4R3KEZ2

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      Ask Jen PsychBy Jennifer Hunt Roden, School Psychologist