Educating All Learners Alliance

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

Creating a Thriving Inclusive Classroom Space Webinar Podcast

Classrooms are more than just the physical space that makes them up. They are built from both mental and physical components meant to benefit all learners involved (students, teachers, support staff, you name it!). 

 

In this episode, we speak with educators from across the country about real ways teachers are making their classrooms more inclusive–without breaking the money or time bank. Listen in as they share stories of success, considerations for challenges, future ideas, and the first steps to get you started. 

 

*This episode's audio was originally recorded as a webinar titled "Creating a Thriving Inclusive Classroom Space" on edWeb. If you would like to receive a CE certificate through edWeb by viewing the recording of this original webinar, visit the Creating a Thriving Inclusive Classroom Space event page.

 

• Keep up with @MrsHouston203, @Mrs_DeeBuck, and @educateall_org on Twitter.
• For resources like those mentioned in this episode, go to www.educatingalllearners.org.
• Access the Full Transcript at bit.ly/InclusiveClassroomPodcast

Inclusive School Spotlight Series: Episode 10 “Once you see them learning and thriving, it’s an amazing feeling”

Season 2 of the Inclusive School Spotlight Series, brought to you by the Educating All Learners Alliance and the Center for Learner Equity, highlights schools that are using innovative and promising practices for students with disabilities and the mindset shifts schools have undergone to implement those practices. Tune in as hosts Caché Owens and Laura Stelitano speak with school leaders from charter and traditional public schools across the country. Each conversation highlights the practices that make these schools excellent places to learn for all students- including students with disabilities– and the journeys schools are undergoing as they shift mindsets. 

 

In this episode, Caché Owens and Laura Stelitano speak with Tiffany Willis, the Director of Special Education for Firstline Schools about the school’s commitment to anti-racism and inclusivity as well as the Discovery program for students with significant cognitive disabilities. 

 

Full Transcript: bit.ly/FirstlinePodcast

 

Inclusive School Spotlight Series: Episode 09 ”We need to recognize that each student is already whole and brilliant”

Season 2 of the Inclusive School Spotlight Series, brought to you by the Educating All Learners Alliance and the Center for Learner Equity, highlights schools that are using innovative and promising practices for students with disabilities and the mindset shifts schools have undergone to implement those practices. Tune in as hosts Caché Owens and Laura Stelitano speak with school leaders from charter and traditional public schools across the country. Each conversation highlights the practices that make these schools excellent places to learn for all students- including students with disabilities– and the journeys schools are undergoing as they shift mindsets. 

 

In this episode, Caché Owens speaks with Cathi Davis, the principal of Ruby Bridges Elementary School, to discuss the school's work of disrupting ableism and promoting inclusivity and its practices and among its staff.

 

Full Transcript: bit.ly/RubyBridgesPodcast