🎙️ Welcome back to Episode 8, Season 2 of The Learning Curve Podcast with Edmonton Catholic Schools! 🍎 Excited to have you back or welcome you for the first time today! 🌟

🔦 Spotlight: In this episode, we shine a light on Dr. Tim Cusack, the Dean of Concordia University, co-author of "Leader Ready." 📚 Today's interview delves into leadership in education, teacher efficacy, and the vital role of assessment literate schools.

🙏 Moment of Reflection: 🌈 Pause for a moment of wisdom and guidance. May our words inspire empathy in classrooms. Bless us with patience and resilience as we create positive learning environments. 🙏 Amen.

🌍 Land Acknowledgment: 🌲 Recognizing the traditional land of Treaty 6, paying tribute to the Métis Nation of Alberta. 🤝 Honoring the wisdom and resilience of Indigenous communities. Let's engage positively, celebrating Indigenous cultures and working towards reconciliation. 🌺

📋 Agenda:

🧠 Jennifer's Learning Lab: Explore Mental Rehearsal and Visualization to enhance student performance.

🎓 Main Guest - Dr. Tim Cusack: Dive deep into leadership principles, teacher efficacy, and assessment literate schools.

📖 Alyson's Lit Literature: Featuring "Grading for Equity" by Joe Feldman, offering insights into equitable grading practices. Let's dive in!

🙌 Gratitude: A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Tim Cusack for sharing expertise and to our dedicated listeners! 🎧 Stay connected on Instagram @ecsdlearning and subscribe for future updates.

🌟 Closing: May today's episode inspire meaningful connections and a thoughtful approach to assessment practices in education. As you continue growing, may you find fulfillment and impactful connections. Thank you for tuning in to The Learning Curve ECSD Podcast! 🎉

Guest

Dr. Tim Cusack, Dean of Education for Concordia University & Author of “Leader Ready” for Corwin

Links Corwin Press https://us.corwin.com/books/leader-ready-281684

Segments by

Jennifer Espejo Harasimiuk, High School Biology Consultant 

Alyson Gabucci, Assessment & Reporting Consultant

Producer 

Julia McLeod, Assessment & Reporting Consultant 

Music by Conor McLeod 

Produced with Canva, Riverside, Spotify for Podcasters, Veed, & Clipchamp