Elim Thriving

By Elim Learning

Elim Thriving is a disability-focused podcast produced by Elim Christian Service's Learning program! We’re here to connect you with information & resources that promote thriving. Our goal is to se... more

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How many episodes does Elim Thriving have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.

Elim Thriving episodes:

December 02, 2021 Listen to how I communicate with Emily Paluch

Nick sits down with Elim teacher Emily Paluch to dive deep into the strategies she uses in her classroom to connect and communicate with students. They discuss picking up non-verbal cues, AAC devices, and the power of families. If you have a person in your life who utilizes augmentative and alternative communication, this episode is worth a listen!Nick sits down with Elim teacher Emily Paluch to dive deep into the strategies she uses in her classroom to connect and communicate with students. They discuss picking up non-verbal cues, AAC devices, and the power of families. If you have a person in your life who utilizes augmentative and alternative communication, this episode is worth a listen!Nick sits down with Elim teacher Emily Paluch to dive deep into the strategies she uses in her classroom to connect and communicate with students. They discuss picking up non-verbal cues, AAC devices, and the power of families. If you have a person in your life who utilizes augmentative and alternative communication, this episode is worth a listen!Nick sits down with Elim teacher Emily Paluch to dive deep into the strategies she uses in her classroom to connect and communicate with students. They discuss picking up non-verbal cues, AAC devices, and the power of families. If you have a person in your life who utilizes augmentative and alternative communication, this episode is worth a listen!
Questions? Comments? Email [email protected] to connect with Nick and Emily!
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24min
November 04, 2021 Why Our Students Need SEL with Noelle Hirsch
What is SEL and why is it so important for students at Elim? Nick sits down with Elim Social Worker Noelle Hirsch to discuss why students need social-emotional learning, and how educators in the Crossroads and Bridges programs help students understand this vitally important life skill.

Questions? Comments? Email [email protected] to connect with Nick and Noelle!
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35min
September 24, 2021 Looking Deeper into the WHY with Ashley Barlow
Why do you do what do you? It's important for educators, parents, and advocates of individuals with disabilities to have a strong link to their why. In this special collaboration episode, Nick sits down with Special Education Lawyer, advocate, parent, and former teacher Ashley Barlow to look deeper into our motivations and driving force behind the work that we do.
Links to Ashley's website and podcast can be found here:
Ashley Barlow Co Website
Ashley Barlow Co Podcast
Questions? Comments? Email [email protected] to connect with Nick and Ashley!
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44min
September 03, 2021 Why Do They Do That? with Author Sandy Sotzen
Ever wonder why people may act different, perhaps even funny, out in public? Author and Special Educator Sandy Sotzen wrote a book to answer that specific question! She sat down with Nick to discuss Why Do They Do That? and all that went into creating a book that is informative to both children and adults. If you've ever wondered "Why do they do that?" this is the episode for you!
Links to Sandy's books can be found here:
Amazon
Storybook Genius Publishing
Questions? Comments? Email [email protected] to connect with Nick and Sandy!
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37min
August 20, 2021 All About the Brain part 2 with Dr. Bradley Heit
Nick and Bradley finish their conversation on how the brain works and it's implications for students with special needs.
Listen to All About the Brain part 1 here
Questions? Comments? Email [email protected]

#sped #educhat #neuroscience #brain #neuroplasticity #teaching
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22min
August 06, 2021All About the Brain with Dr. Bradley Heit
Nick sits down with Neuroscientist Dr. Bradley Heit to talk all about the brain and how it works in relation to students with special needs. Topics discussed include:
Bradley’s background

The different parts of the brain

Interconnectedness in the brain

Neuroscience’s Executive Functioning

How the brain sends signals to our body

The frontal cortex’s processing

The reptilian brain/limbic system

What disabilities physically look like in the brain

How the connections within the brain impact students with disabilities

The brain is like a computer

Neurogenesis and the creation of new neurons
Questions? Comments? Email [email protected] to connect!

#sped #educhat #neuroscience #brain #neuroplasticity #teaching
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22min
July 16, 2021Including Teachers, Parents, Students in the Curriculum Process (Curriulum Instruction Part 2) with Dr. David Russo
Nick and Dr. David Russo finish their conversation on Curriculum and Instruction.
Listen to part one of the conversation here
Questions? Comments? Email [email protected] to connect!
Discussion Topics include:
How are teachers actually involved in curriculum design?

Curriculum cycles and review

Communication within a school about curriculum

Inviting and Involving and parents

Explaining curriculum standards to parents

Special Education versus General Education development

Life Skills standards

Assessing a curriculum's effectiveness

What if students aren't getting the curriculum?

Vertical alignment explained
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39min
July 02, 2021Curriculum and Instruction for Students with Special Needs with Dr. David Russo
Nick sits down with Asst. Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. David Russo to discuss all things Curriculum and how it impacts teachers, parents, and students.
Questions? Comments? Email [email protected] to connect!
Topics Covered include:
David's background

Definition of curriculum

Identifying what groups of students need academically

Working flexibility into curiculum

Adapting to student needs

Incorporating student voice into curriculum

Curriculum & Special Needs

Engaging students and misbehavior

Making curriculum relevant

How do we teach 'soft skills'

Making curricular decisions to include specific skills

If education were a body, what would curriculum be?
#education #curriculum #sped #teaching #educhat
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36min
June 18, 2021How do Special Education and English Learning Intersect? Part 2 with Alex Bernstein
Nick sits down with English Language Learner teacher and administrator Alex Bernstein to finish their conversation about EL and Special Education. Topics covered include:
How EL and SPED intersect

Long term English Learners

Identifying deficits

Using and interpreting data

Importance of teachers

Thriving at work
Questions or Comments? Email [email protected]
Listen to part one of the conversation here
#education #teaching #sped #thrive #ESLSPED #ESL #ELL #EL #TEFL #TESOL #biliteracy
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27min
June 04, 2021Understanding ESL/ELL/EL with Alex Bernstein
Nick sits down with English Language Learner teacher and administrator Alex Bernstein in part one of a two-part discussion. Topics covered include:
Alex’s Background

Definition of ESL/EL/ELL

EL in the classroom

Goals of EL

Global political impact in the classroom

Biliteracy

Bridging skills from native language to English

Teacher perception of ELs and Educating families

Engaging students culture

Cultural Connections
#education #teaching #sped #thrive #ESLSPED #ESL #ELL #EL #TEFL #TESOL #biliteracy #edchat
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30min

FAQs about Elim Thriving:

How many episodes does Elim Thriving have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.