Host Diane Vielee discusses the value of a strong EL program with Goshen Community Schools Executive Director of Talent Development and Management, Lori Line.

Host Scott Jaworski and special co-host Erica Sponberg chat with Perry Township’s Director of EL Lisa Netsch and Director of Professional Development Whitney Wilkowski about the district’s award winning program for EL students. We discuss the resources, support, and personnel offered to a school community with over 70 spoken languages. Learn what it takes to build a program from the ground up and into a model for schools across the State.

Guest Email:

Lisa Netsch – [email protected]

Whitney Wilkowski – [email protected]

Resources:

Indiana English Learner PD Opportunities Calendar. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UrDuiao0CUTAqxK0b51LgAcPm3l2O-GhqGeQ6f5bQTc/edit#gid=0

On this week’s episode of the Leading and Learning podcast, hosts Scott Jaworski and Matt Walsh chat with guests Sarah Henry and Carrie Rosebrock about their new book Arrows and how to achieve sustainable success through a systems-based approach to school improvement.

Guest Email:

Sarah Henry - [email protected]

Carrie Rosebrock - [email protected]

Matt Walsh - [email protected]

Resources:

www.SarahDHenry.com

www.carrierosebrock.com

www.Alignyourarrows.com

www.Keepindianalearning.org

On this week’s episode of the Leading and Learning podcast, hosts Scott Jaworski and Sarah Parks-Reese speak with the Melissa Drier, Director of Early Learning at the Wanamaker Early Learning Center of Franklin Township Community Schools, about the importance of early learning programs, the challenges of building them from scratch, and what resources are available for districts to grow their capacity for Pre-school classes.

Guest Email:

Melissa Direr - [email protected]

Sarah Parks-Reese - [email protected]

Resources:

Early Learning Guidebook

https://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/earlylearning/early-learning-guidebook-indiana-schools-revised-6-4-2020.pdf

High Quality Pre-K Moodle Course

https://moodle.doe.in.gov/course/view.php?id=329

Early Childhood Center’s Inclusion Directory

https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/ecc/resources/inclusion-directory/index.html

Host Sarah Rush discusses the value of after-school programs with Perry Central Community Schools Superintendent Tara Bishop and After-School Program Director, Michelle Duncan.

On this week’s episode of the Leading and Learning podcast, hosts Scott Jaworski and Christy Berger chat with Erin Busk and Christen Peterson, 21st CCLC Grant Specialists at the IDOE, to discuss out of school programs to support students not only academically, but SEL work and exploratory activities. Learn more about these programs and how students and educators can take advantages of these opportunities.

Guest Email:

Erin Busk - [email protected]

Christen Peterson - [email protected]

Resources:

https://www.doe.in.gov/21stcclc

Link to our open Cohort 11 Request for Proposal applications are due by August 1st, 2021, 11:59pm EST: https://www.doe.in.gov/21stcclc/cohort-11

Link to ESSER II Guidance on Afterschool & Summer Learning: https://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/21stcclc/21st-cclc-52354642.pdf

Link to where they can access our Summer Learning Webinar Series, kicking off April 6th: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gjHDA9hDrrlylvYEBxRxBUo6uAhI3i9r?usp=sharing

Host Sarah Rush discusses the importance of instructional leadership with Jim Fox, Principal of Montpelier Elementary School.

On this week’s episode of the Leading and Learning podcast, hosts Scott Jaworski and Rebecca Estes sit down with the Executive Director of the Indiana Principal Leadership Institute, Dr. Kelly Andrews, to discuss the learning opportunities and resources IPLI offers for school principals.

Guest Email: Dr. Kelly Andrews – [email protected]

Resources: https://indianapli.org/

Host Sarah Rush discusses Wabash City Schools opportunities for high school students through an early college program and the Wabash Learning Center with Kyle Wieland and Josh Blossom.

On this week’s episode of the Leading and Learning podcast, hosts Scott Jaworski and Tarrell Berry sit down with Dr. Shawn Smith, Mrs. Shelley Bethel, Mr. Reginald McGregor, and Mr. Lennon Brown to discuss how to turn words into actions when it comes to the work necessary to bring equitable education to the students of Indiana. We share stories and opinions about what needs to be done at a district level, how do we engage our community, and how to be more intentional about hiring quality candidates who meet the needs and culture of our school communities.

Guest Emails: Dr. Shawn Smith - [email protected]; Mr. Reginald McGregor – [email protected]; Mr. Lennon Brown – [email protected]; Mrs. Shelley Bethel – [email protected]