Today Teresa flips the script and interviews Brett for April Fool’s Day

Our reading specialist, Heidi Newlon, discusses five ways that go beyond packets and reading books to build our children’s reading skills.

Dr. Mary McConnell gives parents some tips to help students self-monitor their learning so they get the most out of their in-line instruction.

A follow up to our conversation with Teresa Tulipana on working from home. Join the conversation next week by contacting [email protected] to chat with us.

Julie Stevenson takes teachers and parents through the importance of intentional learning by using learning targets. Get the most out of your teaching by using these important instructional strategies.

Dr. McConnell gives us seven tips to create a positive and healthy atmosphere at home for your children during the Coronavirus.

Teresa Tulipana gives us tips on working from home, including: setting up your space, setting your routine, knowing the expectations, setting your intentions for the day, and socializing. You can add ideas to the conversation at www.tinyurl.com/KCEDList

Renee and Kathy will be hosting a Trauma Sensitive Classroom workshop on November 14th from 8:30 - 3:30 at the KCRPDC in Union Station. To register for the training go to http://education.umkc.edu/kcrpdc/events.

We were so grateful to have Jo Ann Freiberg and Patricia Ciccone come to the center and work with area teachers and administrators on Restorative Practices. Today, Stacy King, the Director of Family and Student Services for the Center 58 School District gives us her insight and takeaways from the Restorative Practices Workshop. We think you will find this conversation enlightening and uplifting. The nature of Mrs. King's work allows her to put into practice the nurturing and relationship building tenants of the Restorative Practices philosophy.

Dr. Tiffany Anderson is the Superintendent of Topeka Public Schools. We spoke with to get a preview of her symposium on Culturally Responsive Practices and the Brain that will be held on November 13, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Kauffman Conference Center in Kansas City, Mo. To register go to: http://education.umkc.edu/kcrpdc/events