In this episode, host Keri Beach chats with 3rd grade teacher Lynette Vargo from Westminster Elementary School in Oconee County about her teaching journey and the shifts she’s making to make learning more personal for her students. Hear more about her approach to small group instruction, assessments, and data tracking to help her students own their learning!

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In this episode, host Keri Beach chats with Griggs Road Elementary School principal Nicole Thompson and innovation coach Joy Dillon about their school's journey towards personalizing learning for students. Hear more about how they got started, what support looks like for teachers as they implementing personalized practices at varied paces, how they are helping parents understand the PCBL shifts happening in classrooms, and how students overall are take more ownership of their learning journeys!

Follow Griggs Road's journey on Twitter (@GriggsRoad) and register for their upcoming Inquiry Lab on February 22, 2023 here!

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In this episode, host Keri Beach chats with principal Margaret Guerin and instructional coach Laura Falls from Bethany Elementary School about how they are supporting teachers' PCBL learning journeys with resources like the Office of Personalized Learning Framework Foundations Series. Listen in as they share strategies and keys for helping teachers grow their practice for the benefit of the students they serve.

Follow Bethany Elementary School on Facebook and Twitter (@BethanyElem)!

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In this episode, host Keri Beach chats with Sarah Gams, the SCDE Student Learning and Development Program Manager and the 2021 SC Teacher of the Year. Hear more about what it looks like to attend to the needs of learners at various levels and tips for establishing a culture of collaboration at the start of the year. 

Contact Sarah Gams ([email protected]) for additional supports.

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As the new school year gets underway, gain insightful tips and strategies from SCDE Office of Personalized Learning Coaches Kristen Logan and Dr. Sarah Bowie on how to lead the work of PCBL well! In this episode, hear more about how to get buy-in and empower teacher leaders, how to ensure that other initiatives align with PCBL practices, how to structure learner-centered professional development to meet the diverse needs of teachers, and much more!

Contact Dr. Sarah Bowie ([email protected]) and Kristen Logan ([email protected]) via email for additional supports.

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In this episode, host Keri Fersner chats with Elizabeth Edwards, a resource teacher at Devon Forest Elementary School in Berkley County.  Hear how she got her personalized learning implementation journey started and how the small shifts she's making are impacting the students she serves!

Connect with Elizabeth via email: [email protected]

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In this episode, host Keri Fersner chats with Dr. John Spencer, educator and author of the books Empower, Vintage Innovation, and more. Hear his take on student-centered learning, what an empowered learner looks like, and getting buy in from parents, subtle shifts that make a big difference in giving both students and teachers more ownership in their learning journeys!

Connect with Dr. Spenser at www.spencerauthor.com and access his Assessment Toolkit here.

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Ever wonder what makes personalized learning different from differentiation? Or if it's possible to personalize learning for students with a strict district curriculum? Get your questions answered and more in this episode as host Keri Fersner chats with fellow Office of Personalized Learning Coaches Kristen Logan and Dr. Sarah Bowie on a few myths and truths surrounding the work of Personalized Competency-Based Learning (PCBL)!

Contact Dr. Sarah Bowie ([email protected]) and Kristen Logan ([email protected]) via email for additional supports.

Learn more about the PSCG Competencies here!

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Ever wonder what flexibilities exist for SC schools and districts who are interested in innovative approaches to student-centered learning? In this episode, host Keri Fersner chats with Stephanie DiStasio, Director of the SCDE Office of Personalized Learning and Dr. Sarah Longshore, Director of the SCDE Office of Accountability about the recently released SC Education Flexibility Guide. Hear more about the creation of the guide and how the resource helps save educators time by making existing state level flexibilities more transparent and readily accessible!

To view the SC Education Flexibility Guide, click here!

Contact Stephanie DiStasio ([email protected]) and Dr. Sarah Longshore ([email protected]) via email for additional supports.

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Need an inspiring example of a SC school who is making strides and reimagining the learning experience for students? In this episode, host Keri Fersner chats with the North Charleston High School of Innovation staff about how they are leveraging state waived requirements, including seat time to allow for more flexibility and creativity in their approaches to meet the needs of the students they serve. Hear more about their story, teamwork, and collective drive to truly think outside of the box! There are so many gems in this episode that will inspire you in your work!

Learn more about PODS at North Charleston High here and reach out to the team through Coach Hannah Studemeyer via email ([email protected])!

To learn more about existing state flexibilities and waivers, check out the SC Education Flexibility Guide, click here!

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