This episode is a roundtable discussion on Race in education: A historical perspective. Our panel includes SST 11 consultants Ugochi Akoi and Kimberly Brown as well as their special guest, Dr. Kenyona Walker. Dr. Walker has a background as a licensed school psychologist. She is currently a lecturer on Urban Issues in Education at The Ohio State University, a Translational Research Specialist at the Center on Education and Training for Employment and co-chair of the Center’s initiative on Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Let’s join the discussion.

Host Eric Neal is joined by Shawna Benson of the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI).

Host Eric Neal is joined by Dr. Antoinette Miranda to discuss cultural competency. Dr. Miranda is the Interim Chair of Teaching and Learning at the Ohio State University. She is also a member of the Ohio Board of Education (District 6).

Host Eric Neal is joined by Jo Salazar, author of the new book "Better Together" to discuss the importance of Adult Social-Emotional Learning.

Host Eric Neal is joined by Barbara Boone, Ph.D., principal investigator and director of the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center at The Ohio State University's Center on Education and Training for Employment. They discuss what the center is, the work it is focused on, and more.

Kimberly Brown discusses the importance of utilizing a tool such as the RTFI to self-assess, plan, implement, and progress monitor a system for literacy improvement. During this session Kimberly focuses on the secondary level tool designed for educators serving adolescent learners.

Join Eric Neal and Tara Finton as they discuss HB318 and its implications for districts and schools. Requirements, timelines and implementing positive behavioral interventions and supports are highlighted.

Host Eric Neal is joined by SST 11 Adolescent Literacy Specialist Rachel Lang-Daniels to discuss what disciplinary literacy is and what it means for Ohio's educators.

This week Eric Neal interviews SST consultant Steve Moran. They discuss secondary transition, the implications under the law, what it means for students and families and how the State Support Team supports this work in Central Ohio.

In this episode, Eric is speaking with SST 11 Early Literacy Specialist and ICoach Adrian Stevens about INFOhio—Ohio’s PreK-12 Digital Library. Hear more about this robust digital resource including how teachers and parents can access it, ways to use it in and out of the classroom and why it’s a professional development resource teachers won’t want to overlook.