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Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) is an uncommon coalition of organizations committed to resource sharing and community-building that supports the efforts of the education community to meet the needs of students with disabilities. This podcast will feature people, resources, and useful information to provide you with content that highlights best practices for schools and educators. We hope you enjoy this podcast, find useful resources from our community, and use it for the betterment of all learners. Check out our website at educatingalllearners.org, follow us on Twitter @educateall_org, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel Educating All Learners for more information!
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Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
In this clip, hear one history teacher's strategy for getting to know how each student learns best and how she makes sure each student has access to what they need all year long.
By starting each year with a survey this history teacher lets students tell her how they learn. Honoring those requests throughout the year is what works best for everyone.
#ItWorkedForMeEALA
Access the full podcast transcript at bit.ly/IWFMSurveySays
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
In this clip, hear how one teacher started making 'Focus Bottles' in response to a noticeable rise in anxiety and focus issues in her classroom.
These lava lamp like creations are filled with liquid and glitter and offer learners a combination of visual stimulation and comfort during stressful times. #ItWorkedForMeEALA
Access the full podcast transcript at bit.ly/MathAndGlitter
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
In this clip, hear from a middle school English teacher about her classroom filled with students who read at a variety of levels.
What works best for her when she is trying to spark that love of reading in each of them, is making sure that they have access to a wide variety of sometimes non-traditional books and graphic novels.
#ItWorkedForMeEALA
Access the full podcast transcript at bit.ly/ItWorkedForMeVariety
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
In this episode, EALA is joined by Sarah K. Blodgett, the CEO and Founder of Noah Text. Listen in as we discuss how Noah Text provides text accessibility while helping individuals build overall reading skill. Noah Text is an evidence-based tool, highly effective for struggling and striving readers, those with dyslexia, and English language learners.
To learn more about Noah Text, they’re free tools, products, and partnership opportunities, please visit their website at www.noahtext.com or email Sarah directly at sblodgett@noahtext.com.
Access the full podcast transcript at bit.ly/DeepDiveWithNoahText.
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Meet the 2023 New Champion! In this episode, EALA is joined by Kim Riley of the Transition Academy to talk about how she's helping to support youth with disabilities in the college and career-planning process. Listen in to hear about the transformative work Kim is doing, and to hear what's next for EALA's New Champion.
To learn more about The Transition Academy and their mission to make economic inclusion a reality for youth with disabilities in the Kansas City area visit their website at https://thetransitionacademy.org/.
Access the full podcast transcript at bit.ly/5MinsWithTTA.
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
Tuesday Aug 22, 2023
In this clip, hear a Special Education Director stress the importance of communication and collaboration between teachers and parents when the education of a student with learning differences is at task.
#ItWorkedForMeEALA
Find the full transcript at https://bit.ly/ParentCollaboration
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
In this episode, EALA is joined by Jill Moses, the founding CEO of the Inspired Community Project. TICP is an innovative applied research organization focused on bringing best practices in early intervention and workforce development to the Bronx, NY. Listen in as we discuss the three core focuses of her work: Equity, Advocacy, and Empowerment.
To learn more about how TICP is supporting the special education communities around New York City through, visit their website at ticp.org.
Access the full podcast transcript at bit.ly/5MinsWithTICP.
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
In this clip, hear how a Co-Taught AP Computer Science class transformed the learning experience for a student with severe dyslexia and her teacher. #ItWorkedForMeEALA
Access the full podcast transcript at bit.ly/ItWorkedForMeComputerScience
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
In this podcast episode, join Tyler Behnke as he engages in an enlightening conversation with Devin Vodicka, CEO of Learner Centered Collaborative. Discover the transformative power of learner-centered education and the importance of listening to students to create meaningful learning experiences that cater to individual strengths, leading to higher levels of engagement and achievement for all learners.
To learn more about Learner Centered Collaborative, visit their website at learnercentered.org.
Access the full podcast transcript at bit.ly/HoningTheTeachingCraft.
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Today we are joined by Jenny Chien, and Elizabeth Weiser from Casita Elementary School in Vista, California. In this episode, Casita’s administrative team sheds light on one of the School Study Tour participants’ favorite takeaways by discussing how to leverage strengths to develop systems of high quality teaching and learning with a positive spin.
To learn more about the EALA School Study Tours, visit educatingalllearners.org/school-study-tours.
Access the full podcast transcript at bit.ly/SystemsForPositiveLearningCulture.