In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric engages in an insightful conversation with Ryan Estrellado, an experienced educator, author, and former school psychologist. Ryan discusses his career journey, emphasizing the importance of data in educational settings and the misconceptions surrounding it. He shares his approach to humanizing data by integrating storytelling, making it more engaging and effective. Ryan also delves into project management techniques, the significance of understanding job duties, and prioritizing tasks to avoid burnout. Listeners will learn practical strategies for effective communication in IEP meetings, the balance between data and intuition, and the importance of being honest about time management. This episode is a must-listen for new and seasoned school psychologists looking to improve their practice and impact.

Resources:

Ryan's Book: The K-12 Educator's Data Guidebook - https://amzn.to/3X4dgXE

Website: https://ryanestrellado.com/

Video from Summer Boot Camp: https://ryanestrellado.com/resources/how-to-present-data-without-putting-people-to-sleep

Guest Blog Post: https://jennyponzuric.com/category/guest-blogs/

Overlapping Eligibilities: https://jennyponzuric.com/prepared-school-psychologist/

Join Ryan's Newsletter: https://ryanestrellado.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=73077686b83111832870cd89e&id=ceb68cb072

Listen to Ryan's Podcast "Donuts in the Lounge": https://ryanestrellado.com/podcast

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:16 Discussing Favorite TV Shows

01:57 The Role of TV in Personal and Professional Life

05:04 Describing Professional Traits

05:43 Reflections on School Psychology

08:50 Career Evolution and Systemic Challenges

14:53 Humanizing Data in Education

22:48 The Importance of Storytelling with Data

37:34 Practical Strategies for Storytelling

37:52 Creating a Storytelling Template

38:28 Main Conclusions and Data Points

39:51 Empowering Through Templates

42:01 Feedback and Improvement

47:56 Connecting Data and Creativity

57:45 Advice for New School Psychologists

58:18 Project Management in School Psychology

01:03:41 The Role of Leadership

01:06:36 Feeling Prepared: Practical Tips

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