Transformative Principal

By: Jethro Jones
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  • Jethro Jones interviews instructional leaders from around the nation to learn and teach what it takes to become a transformative principal. Episodes address topics like Response to Intervention (RTI), Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), the latest advances in educational research, standards-based grading, and interviews with industry leaders like Bill Daggett, Rick Wormeli, Todd Whitaker and even people outside the education like Seth Godin, JeVon McCormick, Liz Wiseman, and more.
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  • Making the Science of Reading Stick with Dr. Jocelyn Washburn Transformative Principal 627

    Making the Science of Reading Stick with Dr. Jocelyn Washburn Transformative Principal 627
    Sep 15 2024
    Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF).Dr. Jocelyn Washburn, an associate director of the Center for Research on Learning at the University of Kansas, discusses the Strategic Instruction Model (SIM), an approach to instruction that focuses on teaching students learning strategies. SIM has shown a significant impact on students' learning outcomes, particularly in adolescent literacy. Dr. Washburn also shares concerns about the current Science of Reading movement, emphasizing the importance of considering research-based evidence and practice-based evidence in curriculum decision-making. She highlights the need for principals to focus on supporting teachers and facilitating productive collaboration to create effective learning environments.SIM is an approach to instruction that focuses on teaching students strategies for learning. In short, SIM emphasizes HOW to learn.Learning strategies (explicit instruction) and content enhancement (teacher guided learning) strategies, Cue, Do, ReviewSIM is designed for teachers in middle and high schoolSIM Paraphrasing activityCenter for Research on LearningPretest and make commitments to learn. Success formula = If you figure out what works for you, what strategies will help you perform it, that will make it effective for life. Strategic is about having strategiesWhy hasn’t anyone taught me “like this” beforeLearning strategies vs. Cue, do, reviewResearch-based informationConcerns about science of reading approachesReview process - reviewed against a long list of components (do those specific components have research showing they work.)Teacher not being able to teach something even though they have experience showing that it works. Adapting evidence-based practices based on student data. iSTAR Adaptive intervention based on SIM writing strategies. Learn how write complete sentences and effective purposeful paragraphs. Many different types of gaps and writing that has happened. Human-delivered instruction but with dashboards for families, teachers, students, and administrators with AI to supportInterest-inventoryAuthentic Audience - writing with purpose routine, built into iStar. How to be a transformative principal? Learn alongside your teachers. About Dr. Jocelyn WashburnJocelyn Washburn, Ph.D., is an associate director of the Center for Research on Learning at the University of Kansas and the Director of Professional Development for their international network of Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) professional developers. She has been a special education teacher, instructional coach, district literacy coordinator, and regional technical assistance coordinator. Her career has been dedicated to the use of evidence-based, inclusive practices to support students with and without disabilities with an emphasis on adolescent literacy. In addition to adolescent literacy, her research focuses professional learning models, educator collaboration, and systems change. Through federally funded research, she is iteratively designing, testing, and scaling an Adaptive Professional Learning Model for coaches and teachers implementing evidence-based writing instruction and assessment practices. She also has a new federally funded project starting soon called iSTAR to re-design the SIM sentence and paragraph writing strategies into an adaptive intervention using artificial intelligence. We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.
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    43 mins
  • A Project-Based Aligned Literacy Curriculum with Tanya Sheckley and Brittany Botta Transformative Principal 625

    A Project-Based Aligned Literacy Curriculum with Tanya Sheckley and Brittany Botta Transformative Principal 625
    Sep 8 2024

    Welcome to our National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF).

    In this interview, Tanya Sheckley and Brittany Botta from Up Academy discussed their Rebel Project Literacy Curriculum. They explained that project-based learning often didn't align well with literacy, so they developed this curriculum that focuses on a particular aspect of writing in

    each module. They have seen positive results, with students not showing resistance to reading and writing. The curriculum divides the literacy block into community, agency, SELf-check, empowerment, and wrap-up. They emphasized the importance of creating time

    for learning what really matters and providing space and time for students to read to increase literacy in schools.

    • Up Academy - love of learning, inclusive educational space.
    • Project based learning didn’t always align well to literacy.
    • Rebel Project Literacy Curriculum
    • Each module is focused on a particular aspect of writing.
    • Don’t see the resistance to reading and writing with this curriculum.
    • Not teaching the same stuff all the time, but getting to the same goals.
    • Literacy block divided into community, agency, SELf-check, empowerment, wrap-up
    • Restaurant project - partnered with a local restaurant
    • School Shirt opinion - leading to opinion writing.
    • Science of reading incorporation.
    • How to increase literacy in your school: Create time for learning what really matters. Space and time for students to read.
    • Increase reading time, talk to students about the books they’re reading.

    About Tanya Sheckley and Brittany Botta


    Tanya Sheckley is Founder and President of UP Academy, an elementary lab school which values innovation, empathy and strength. Tanya’s vision and mission show it’s possible to celebrate differences, challenge what’s broken in the American education system, and that all children can receive a rigorous, well rounded education. She is an Edupreneur, Author of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Imagination and Impact Meet and host of the Rebel Educator podcast. She speaks frequently on the future of education and entrepreneurship. She is a rebel educator who works with new and existing schools and small school leaders to question the status quo and develop innovative student experiences through inclusion and project based learning.


    Brittany Botta Director of Teaching and Learning at Up Academy and the author of the Rebel Project Literacy Curriculum.


    We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.


    IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:

    • Simplify and streamline technology
    • Save teachers’ time
    • Reliably meet Tier 1 standards
    • Improve student performance on state assessments

    🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.
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    31 mins
  • Plan, Study, Do & Act with Missy Emler & Mia Chmiel #udlcon

    Plan, Study, Do & Act with Missy Emler & Mia Chmiel #udlcon
    Sep 3 2024

    This episode is a special episode from UDL-Con, powered by CAST. CAST just released the Guidelines for (Universal Design for Learning) UDL 3.0, which you can find here. If you don't know what UDL is, it's a way to make learning accessible for everyone! You can check out more about the webinars here.


    Enjoy this special episode.

    Jethro Jones interviews Missy Emler and Mia Chmiel, who host the UDLForward Community. Missy shares her experiences and insights as a statewide systems coach for UDL in Wisconsin, diving deep into the implementation science framework and the trials process. Mia Chmiel also joins the conversation to discuss practical examples of UDL trials and their impact on student engagement and learning outcomes.

    00:00 Introduction

    00:50 Meet Missy Emler

    01:18 Reasons for Attending UDL Con

    01:52 Implementation Science and UDL in Wisconsin

    04:15 Plan, Study, Do, Act Cycles

    05:57 Practical Outcomes of UDL Trials

    14:50 Mia Chmiel's Role and Insights

    26:46 Joining the Wisconsin UDL Community


    For more information about UDL, visit cast.org
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    28 mins

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