Teaching Channel Talks

Lavinia Group has helped schools across the country transform student learning and improve outcomes with their RISE summer program. This week on Teaching Channel Talks, we're breaking down what makes this curriculum so successful, and hearing from special guest and consultant, Julia Pockros, on how these proven instructional methods are positively impacting engagement year-round. 

Learn more about the RISE Summer Program

Videos

• Combating Summer Learning Loss Evidence-based Program: Real Results, Real Impact
• Differentiation to Combat Learning Loss and Accelerate Learning

Blogs & Related Articles

• Indy Summer Learning Labs Drive Significant Growth in Student Learning
• 5 Ways to Encourage Summer Reading and Writing
• 10 Things Great School Leaders Do Over the Summer
• 7 Ways to Keep Students Engaged Over the Summer

Professional Learning

• 3-credit continuing education course:

Shifting Your Focus to the Science of Reading

• 3-credit continuing education course:

Bringing Students from Unfinished Learning to Soaring Achievement

• 3-credit continuing education course:

Focus on Phonics for Effective Reading, Writing, and Spelling Instruction

This week on Teaching Channel Talks, our host Dr. Wendy Amato is joined by The Science Lady, Kathy Renfrew, to discuss how science learning provides experience for reading and writing, as well as the importance of shifting the instructional focus away from test results. As a renowned science educator, Kathy offers exceptional insight on how administrators and other teachers can support science teachers and reminds us all that it is a right for students to be taught science—not a privilege!

Academic Research

• The Integration of Literacy, Science, and Engineering in Prekindergarten Through Fifth Grade

STEM Teaching Tools

• Practice Brief 21: What school building administrators should know about the new vision for K-12 science education
• Practice Brief 43: Why do we need to teach science in elementary school
• Practice Brief 58: How can science instruction leverage and develop student interests? Short answer: In so many different ways!
• Practice Brief 62: What does subject matter integration look like in elementary school? Including science is the key!
• Practice Brief 72: How can arguing from evidence support sensemaking in elementary science?

Videos

• Nell Duke: Relationships Between Literacy and Science: Implications for Policy
• Teaching Channel Presents: STEM in Action

Blogs & Related Articles

• Science Is Too Important to Sacrifice for Test Prep
• Growth Mindset in STEM: EDP and the Writing Process
• STEM, Middle School, and Girl Power: An Interview with Ms. Lauren Wester
• Making “Science Talk” a Natural Part of Learning

Professional Learning

• 3-credit continuing education course:

STEM is the Future for All Students

• 3-credit continuing education course:

Fantastic Phenomena-based Learning with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

• 3-credit continuing education course:

3 Dimensional Learning with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

"Every student deserves great teachers."

In the last episode of our 3-part series with special guest, Dr. Michael Moody, we're taking a look at the two organizations he founded: Insight Education Group and Insight ADVANCE. From individual video coaching for teachers to helping school leaders strengthen their decision-making processes, Dr. Moody shares how Insight's focus on listening and supporting educators is making an impact.

Videos

• Video Coaching Best Practices
• Visibly Better: Kathryn Procope, Head of School

Blogs & Related Articles

• Why Video Is Essential for All Educators in the Teacher-Feedback Process
• The Power of Feedback in the Form of Questions
• Videotaping for Teacher Self Reflection and Instructional Coaching
• Compassionate Coaching: Support and Encouragement Go a Long Way

Professional Learning

• 3-credit continuing education course:

Impactful Instructional Coaching: Reflection, Support, Growth

• 3-credit continuing education course:

Teaching with Video to Support Digital Classroom Success

• 3-credit continuing education course:

Creating a Vision for Equity in Education

In the second episode of our special 3-part series, Dr. Michael Moody and our host, Dr. Wendy Amato, are tackling some of the paradoxes existing in education today. From people to programs to what we promote as educators, join us in reflecting on the state of education and how teaching has changed in recent years.

Videos

• Video Coaching Best Practices
• Remote Learning Webinar Series: Leadership Strategies for Remote Learning

Blogs & Related Articles

• Takeaways From Distance Learning
• Bridging What We Learned From Remote Teaching To Our Classroom Today
• 7 Must-Have Instructional Strategies for Innovation

Professional Learning

• 3-credit continuing education course:

Connection and Calming Strategies for Today’s Teachers

• 3-credit continuing education course:

Impactful Instructional Coaching: Reflection, Support, Growth

High-quality educators are the key to student success.

Join us for the first episode in a special three-part series with Dr. Michael Moody as he shares his background as an authentic educator, examines the contradictions happening in education today, and discusses how video can transform the way we support teachers.

Videos

• Video Coaching Best Practices
• How Video is Being Used to Improve and Scale Instructional Coaching

Blogs & Related Articles

• How to Give Teachers the Feedback They Need
• 5 Ways to Improve Teacher Evaluation Systems
• 5 Ways Educators Can Support Each Other

Professional Learning

• 3-credit continuing education course:

Teachers Matter

• 3-credit continuing education course:

What Great Teachers Do

Although more teachers than ever are turning away from the profession, the non-profit organization Man Up Teacher Fellowship is encouraging men of color to fill these vacant roles, especially in high-poverty communities. This week on Teaching Channel Talks, our host Wendy Amato is sitting down with Dr. Patrick Washington, founder and CEO of Man Up, to talk about the importance of diversity in the classroom, the critical impact it has on the students of today, and how we can use our own voice to support change in the classroom. 

References

• Dr. Washington references an article from EdWeek: Teachers of Color Are Linked to Social-Emotional, Academic Gains for All Students — Madeline Will

Professional Learning

• 3-credit continuing education course: Creating an Anti-Racist Classroom
• 3-credit continuing education course: An Educator’s Guide to Global Thinking and Cultural Competence

Videos

• Man Up | Transforming the World Through the Classroom
• Leading & Evaluation for Equity

Blogs

• Critical Race Theory (CRT): What It Is, What It Isn't, and What We Should Teach
• We Need Black History Month More Than Ever

Courage is action in the face of fear. 

Being an Educator right now takes courage. While the rest of the world is divided and children’s success is still being measured by standardized test scores, it takes courage to focus on love and own our roles in education. Sit down with Principal Mauri Melander Friestleben, from the documentary, Love Them First: Lessons From Lucy Laney Elementary, and our host, Wendy Amato, as they reflect on the state of education, the burnout many teachers are facing, and how we can stay resilient and courageous even during the hardest times. 

References

• Principal Friestleben mentions the Little Rock 9

Professional Learning

• 3-credit continuing education course: Teachers Matter
• 3-credit continuing education course: Social and Emotional Learning Starts With You

Videos

• Featured Documentary: Love Them First: Lessons From Lucy Laney Elementary
• Intellectual Engagement: Mind, Heart, Hands-On Learning

Reading

• Educating the Heart through Social-Emotional Skills
• We Need Black History Month More Than Ever

Education is filled with new challenges and today's teachers are faced with the question: How do we help our students and ourselves thrive during this time? Join Michelle Trujillo and Wendy Amato as they discuss the lessons in Michelle's new book, how to ignite hope in the moment, and how to move forward with intention. 

Michelle is also offering a special promotion for our audience! Teaching Channel Talks listeners can save on her new book, Thriving Through Adversity: Powerful Strategies for Educators to Ignite Hope, Inspire Students, and Transform Schools, discussed in this episode! 

Professional Learning

• 3-credit continuing education course: Social and Emotional Learning Starts with You
• 3-credit continuing education course: Empowering Educators and Students to Thrive Through Adversity

Videos

• Learn from Michelle and Wendy in the recorded webinar series: SEL as a Way of Being
• Building Emotional Literacy

Reading

• Thriving Through Adversity: Powerful Strategies for Educators to Ignite Hope, Inspire Students, and Transform Schools by Michelle Trujillo
• Read "5 Ways to Ignite Hope with Adult SEL" by Michelle Trujillo 

By empowering our authenticity, we can become better mentors for others. Set your intentions and get ready to take a self-discovery journey as we interpret the language of Soul Wisdom in this episode of Teaching Channel Talks. Join Regyna Curtis and Wendy Amato as they discuss how understanding our own way of knowing can bring clarity and confidence into the classroom.

Regyna is also offering a special promotion for our audience! Teaching Channel Talks listeners can use promo code TCTPODCAST to save 40% on the Soul Wisdom Compasses mentioned in this episode! 

Professional Learning

• 3-credit continuing education course: Living Your Best Life, Inside & Outside the Classroom

Videos

• Watch a webinar with tools and strategies you can use to set the emotional climate of your classroom.
• Building Relationships: Share Passion with Students
• Mindfulness in the Classroom

Reading

• Strategies for Prioritizing Self-Care This Year by Lillie Marshall
• 3 Steps Teachers Can Take to Prioritize Their Mental Health by American College of Education

Too often, the focus on behavior is negative. Instead of working against misbehavior, we should start by identifying and teaching desirable behaviors and forming strong classroom relationships to support them. Join Shannon Rice and Wendy Amato this week on the podcast, as they redefine the context around behavior and give recommendations for successfully managing it in your classroom.

Professional Learning

• 3-credit continuing education course: Priceless, Proactive Classroom Management Practices

Videos

• Watch a webinar with tips and tricks for building a responsive learning environment
• Setting Expectations on the First Day of School
• Building Relationships: Share Passion with Students

Reading

• Read Shannon Rice's contributions in The New Teacher's Guide to Overcoming Common Challenges, edited by Anna Quinzio-Zafran and Elizabeth A. Wilkins
• Using Success Criteria to Spark Motivation in Your Students by Lily Jones