School Talk

Join Greg and Jenny as they dive into the concept around the word meraki. This concept changes the way we approach the teams we are on and the things we do. Enjoy or latest episode in the Greek word suite :).

Join Jenny and Greg as they sit down with the whole Western Dubuque Instructional Coach team and talk through quotes, advice, and reflections leading into 2020. There are a lot of great insights in this one. Enjoy!

Join Greg and Jenny as they sit down with Dr. Jan Richardson to discuss the power of word work in guided reading. We reference Jan's new word work book which can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Next-Step-Forward-Study-Phonics/dp/1338562592/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=H99G78GDA5IA&keywords=jan+richardson+word+study+and+phonics&qid=1579609641&sprefix=jan+richar%2Caps%2C254&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE3MTBLSzYzMFFEV0wmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2MjcyNTIxTTM4MVEzODI1Q0tZJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2Mzg5NjYyOTFXRjJHVzA5WUVIJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

Join Greg and Jenny as they sit down with guided reading specialist Jan Richardson to discuss what intervention is, why it often doesn't work, and how the RISE intervention model works. The RISE book is referenced often in this episode. Feel free to check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Next-Step-Forward-Reading-Intervention/dp/1338298267/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23ZKNI4O9VTM4&keywords=the+next+step+forward+in+reading+intervention+the+rise+framework&qid=1578400449&sprefix=rise+next+step%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-1

Grab the hot chocolate, turn on the fire, sit next to Christmas tree, and snuggle in as we bring you another Christmas special. A lot of fun in this episode!

Love is a tricky word right? You can love a spouse and you can love bacon... Love is a huge motivator as well, maybe the biggest of all motivators. Join Jenny and Greg as they dive into the word Love.

Spelling...a word that brings shivers and controversy to many educators these days. Well, Jenny and Greg dive into the issue of spelling as it comes to sight words and words that have been taught. Enjoy this quick episode for their thoughts on this subject.

Join Greg and Jenny for this literacy tip that follows up on our 'How Guided Reading Works' series. Ever wonder what to do with kids when they are beyond grade level or maxed out on text levels? Listen to hear a couple of quick ideas and pointers.

Grab a blanket, get comfortable, and dim the lights for our annual Halloween special. Join Jenny and Greg as they read a classic short horror story. Enjoy!

What do you do when you hear someone make a comment or act in away that goes against one of your core beliefs or your school's core beliefs? Jenny and Greg try to answer that question in this the final episode of our Happiness Phase 2 series. Enjoy!