Episode #13 has officially dropped!  Have a listen!

“Sometimes our emotions get the best of us. We are advocates for students, we are advocates for our community, and sometimes the ways in which we advocate clash with one another.”

In Episode 13, Allison and Leonard discuss ways in which leaders can successfully navigate disagreements with staff members in a supportive way that prevents damage to the school community and continues to ensure positive learning outcomes for all students.  

In Episode 12, Allison and Leonard discuss the top 7 mental puddles to avoid if you want to be a successful leader. Put on those rainboots if you want to traverse the path to student achievement!

HOT TOPIC ALERT! Listen to Episode #11

“The science of reading has changed from decade to decade…when you look at the history of it, we have vacillated between the two camps - phonics vs whole language instruction- I think this new bill is trying to bring it all together.”

In Episode 11, Allison and Leonard discuss the recently approved AB 1454 that focuses on student literacy and how it will affect instruction throughout the state of California.

HOT TOPIC ALERT! Have a listen to Episode #10!

“Every single class is different. I don’t know how they are going to be able to make such a statement….. it really depends on who is in that classroom , what the level of needs are, whether or not health and nursing is needed, whether or not there is behavioral support needed.”

In Episode 10, Allison and Leonard discuss the recently approved AB 560 and how it will affect Special Education classrooms as well as its potential fiscal impact.

HOT TOPIC ALERT!

Episode 9 is now available.

“If there is no oversight at the federal level, then we have to self monitor, we have to self regulate. With the potential lack of federal monitoring, it is a founded fear that districts are going to try to reduce costs by reducing services.”

In Episode 9, Allison and Leonard discuss the latest blow to education as the Office of Special Education Programs has been all but eliminated.

Episode 8 is now available and ready for you to have a listen! 

“Let’s be thoughtful. Let's be intentional. Let's make sure that we are putting systems in place that everyone is going to be involved in, and let’s implement this together”

In Episode 8, Allison and Leonard continue the discussion on how best to support student social emotional learning through an intentional three pronged structured support system focused on prevention, intervention and postvention strategies.

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The affective domain can either severely impact or positively impact the learning process for our students in schools.

In episode 7, Allison and Leonard discuss the ways in which student emotions can impact student learning and achievement. They examine some of the causes and how teachers can transform student experiences into student gains to build community.

Tune in for Episode 6!

“This is what we’re here for right? Teaching, instruction. This is the primary purpose for our existence as educators. We’re here to teach content to a variety of learners with a variety of experiences and backgrounds.”

In episode 6, Allison and Leonard discuss the basics for creating lesson plans that engage all students.

Tune in for Episode 5!

“Funding for special education has never been what it should be.”

In episode 5, Allison and Leonard discuss the biggest challenges facing special education including rising costs related to higher rates of incidence to staffing shortages and everything in between.

“We want that new teacher to feel a part of the community because if they feel a sense of belonging, much like we talk about with our students, they will be more apt to return that next day, that next week, that next year”

In episode 4, Allison and Leonard talk about the struggles of a first year special education teacher and how leadership can provide critical support for teacher retention.