Educating All Learners Alliance

Telling Your Story: 5 Minutes with The RILEY Project

In this episode of "5 Minutes With...", EALA is joined by Riley Mulcahy, the founder of The RILEY Project. Listen in to hear how The RILEY Project is working to support the 1 in 5 students who learn differently through creative storytelling, and by connecting them to the resources needed to succeed in the 21st century.

 

To learn more about The RILEY Project, and to share your story, visit https://www.therileyproject.org/

Reading Opens the World: 5 Minutes with AFT

Today we're joined by Heidi Goger, a Special Education Policy Analyst with the American Federation of Teachers. In this episode, Heidi speaks with EALA about her role in supporting educators as they navigate the evolving school landscape, and the impact of mental health on all members of the school community.

To learn more about AFT and their new reading initiative, visit https://www.aft.org/read

Learners as their Best Selves: 5 Minutes with Learner-Centered Collaborative

Today we’re joined by Dr. Devin Vodicka, the CEO of Learner-Centered Collaborative, an educator-run nonprofit that partners with schools, districts and states to define, design, and support inclusive and equitable learner-centered education. In this episode, Devin talks to EALA about the new partnerships, resources, and innovations being developed LCC, and touches on why it's so helpful to get outside of our own environments.

 

Learn more about Learner-Centered Collaborative, and their mission to help all learners learn and thrive as their best selves at www.learnercentered.org.

Access the full transcript at bit.ly/5MinWithLCC.

Staying Connected through Social Studies: 5 Minutes with NCSS

Today we're joined by Dr. Lawrence Paska, the Executive Director of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), the largest professional association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of navigating the political landscape, and how NCSS is working to support the educator career pipeline.

 

Learn more about NCSS and what they are doing to support high-quality social studies education by visiting socialstudies.org.

 

Access the full transcript at bit.ly/5MinWithNCSS.

Shifting Mindsets for Student Success: 5 Minutes with AVID

Today we are joined by Sara Peters, the Business Development Manager on the Special Projects team at AVID. AVID is a non-profit organization whose mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global society. In this episode, Sara talks with EALA about unlocking the potential of every student by developing new mindsets and skills.

 

Learn more about AVID, and the work they're doing to prepare educators, teachers, and leaders to support students by visiting their website at: www.avid.org/ or avidopenaccess.org/

 

Listen to AVID's podcasts "Unpacking Education" and "Tech Talk for Teachers" at  avidopenaccess.org/type/podcasts/

 

Access the full transcript at bit.ly/5MinWithAVID

 

Inclusive Technology for All: 5 Minutes with CITES

Today we were joined by Christine Fox who is the project director of the Center for Inclusive Technology Education Systems (CITES). CITES is a project at CAST, with the goal of empowering school districts to create and sustain inclusive technology systems. In this episode, Christine shares some insight on how CITES is supporting all learners by helping to create accessible infrastructures.

 

Learn more about CITES and how their framework of evidence-based practices can enhance the use of technology in your school or district. Go to cites.cast.org.

 

CITES was developed under a grant from the US Department of Education. However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

 

Access the full transcript at bit.ly/5MinWithCITES.

Bridging the Connection Gap: 5 Minutes with Along

Today we were joined by Jared B. Fries from Along. Along is a teacher-student connection builder, provided at no cost by the non-profit organization Gradient Learning. In this episode, Jared explains how Along helps builds meaningful connections between teachers and their students so that every student feels seen and known.

 

Learn more about Along, and how they are bridging the connection gap and making relationships in the classroom a priority at along.org. School leaders interested in bringing a pilot program to their schools can learn more about Along for School Leaders.

 

Access the full transcript at bit.ly/5MinWithAlong.

Self-Advocacy and Empowerment: 5 Minutes with IEP&ME

Today we are joined by Bridgette Leslie, who is the CEO of IEP&Me. IEP&ME provides software and learning resources that support students, families, and educators manage their IEP and 504s. Bridgette explains how IEP&Me is reimagining specialized education by encouraging collaboration and providing resources that promote self-advocacy and transparency.

 

Learn more about how IEP&ME can help students, educators, and families understand and manage Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) at https://iepandme.com/

 

Access the full transcript at bit.ly/5MinWithIEPMe

A Trusted Space for All Students: 5 Minutes with All It Takes

Today we were joined by Lori Woodley-Langendorff who is the CEO and Founder of All It Takes. All It Takes is a non profit organization that equips youth and those who serve them with essential emotional intelligence skills to navigate their lives and support their communities. In this episode, Lori talks about the important, and sometimes overlooked, intersection of SEL and support for students with disabilities and learning differences.

• Access the full transcript at bit.ly/5MinWithAll
• Learn more about All It Takes and how they are creating safe, loving, spaces where all students can thrive at allittakes.org
• Find Resources from All It Takes and more at www.educatingalllearners.org/resource-library

Teach Together & Reach Every Learner: 5 Minutes with Blue Engine

Today we are joined by Jessi Brunken who is the CEO of Blue Engine. Blue Engine is a non-profit organization that supports schools and districts to implement effective co-teaching models, currently working with Title I schools in NY, DC, Louisiana, and growing. In this episode, Jessi talks about the ways Blue Engine is supporting educators, and addressing the barriers to equitable access that many students encounter.

• Access the full transcript at bit.ly/5MinWithBlueEngine
• Learn more about Blue Engine and how they are helping to create more inclusive classroom that teach together to reach every learner. www.blueengine.org
• Find Resources from Blue Engine and more at www.educatingalllearners.org/resource-library