Building Educator Capacity with CESA 2

On this episode, CESA 2 Consultant Dr. Elizabeth Freeman and RSN Director Ted Noll discuss the current needs in school mental health and where districts should focus. Listen for tips on taking care of everyone involved in your district and some free resources!ResourcesSubscribe for updates related to Behavior & Mental Health: ⁠https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/qrSOXcV/bmh⁠CESA 2 Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework Deck.pdfSchool Mental Health | Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionWisconsin School Mental Health FrameworkWisconsin's School Mental Health Framework Presentation ResourcesSHAPE SystemRoadmap for School Mental Health ImprovementNational Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH)DPI SEL Competencies What is Compassion Resilience? - WISE Initiative for Stigma EliminationSubscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: ⁠https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast⁠Check out all our episodes at ⁠cesa2.org/podcast

Join CESA 2 Consultant Dr. Elizabeth Freeman and WISH Regional Coordinator Jenny Holle as they discuss compassion resilience and educator burnout. They'll present strategies with how to take care of yourself in a taxing educational environment.The work discussed in this podcast is part of a partnership with the Wisconsin Deparment of Public Instruction: https://dpi.wi.gov/sspwToolkit: https://eliminatestigma.org/compassion-resilience-toolkit/Toolkit & other Trainings:CESA 2: https://www.cesa2.org/events-learning/ Subscribe for updates related to Behavior & Mental Health: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/qrSOXcV/bmhWISH Center https://www.wishschools.org/resources/compassion-resilience.cfmWellness Compass: https://www.wellnesscompass.org/Prevalence datahttps://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/make-educator-well-being-priority-nowWisconsin Educator workforce analysis https://news.gallup.com/poll/393500/workers-highest-burnout-rate.aspxSubscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcastCheck out all our resources at cesa2.org/podcast

We want to provide the brightest path possible for our students. CESA 2 Consultant Scott Carr is talking with representatives from Wisconsin DPI and Indiana DOE to learn more about statewide efforts for career, community, and life readiness! View all our CCLR webcast episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_KhyGAjFfiTb9A2PN8TKi1TCd05t2iK4&si=vAc__Bv0LEalHxTd Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: ⁠https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast⁠ Check out all our resources at ⁠cesa2.org/podcast⁠.

Effective literacy instruction looks to support all students through intentional learning. CESA 2 Consultant Kris Statz chats with Lindsay Kemeny, author of the book "7 Mighty Moves," around the world of teaching literacy to teach students not just to memorize patterns, but to follow structured literacy practices. Register for an upcoming book study (register by Nov. 3rd, 2023): https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=34505 Learn more about Lindsay and her Literacy Talks Podcast at lindsaykemeny.com Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Check out all our resources at cesa2.org/podcast. .

Innovative education needs innovative ways to learn. Join us today as CESA 2 Consultant Frank Devereaux chats with Deidre Roemer, Superintendent of the School District of South Milwaukee, and Brian Delgado from Blue Dot Education, about how they've seen students succeed when their schools implement Deeper Learning practices. Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Check out all our resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th! Join Language & Culture Senior Director Audrey Lesondak and Heather Robertson-Devine from Books del Sur as they discuss the joys of reading and how important Hispanic authors are to readers across the world. Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Check out all our resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

With teachers leaving the profession at high rates, schools and districts need to keep their educators and get more college students to enter the education field. CESA 2's Dr. Valerie Schmitz chats with Associate Dean for Teacher Education, Dr. Tom Owenby, to see what the University is doing to help their students get into teaching and stay there, particularly with the UW-Madison Teacher Pledge. Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Resources: UW-Madison Teacher Pledge - https://tec.education.wisc.edu/teacher-pledge/ Become a Teacher at UW-Madison - https://tec.education.wisc.edu/become-a-teacher-at-uw-madison/ Early Career Teaching Institute (for recent UW-Madison teacher education graduates) - https://place.education.wisc.edu/k12-programs/early-career-teaching-institute/ Check out all our resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

Is ChatGPT the end of writing papers as we know it? Will it make school easier or harder? CESA 2 Digital Learning consultant Frank Devereaux talks with the Director of Technology of Beloit Turner and the Superintendent in Norway Jt. 7 on how it's changing the school landscape and what they do in their school districts. Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Check out our resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

High school mathematics is failing our students. How do we change our teaching practices to empower students? CESA 2 Math consultant Steven Mijajlovic chats with Steve Leinwand, principal research analyst at the American Institutes for Research, on the challenges current high school math faces and what we can do to bring change for the better. Visit Steve Leinwand's website: http://steveleinwand.com/ Check out the book Invigorating High School Math: https://www.heinemann.com/products/e13416.aspx Read Ch. 3 for free and view other free resources: http://steveleinwand.com/publications/ Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Check out our resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

How have games and VR impacted the classroom so far? Digital Learning consultant Frank Devereaux continues his talk with three experts on specific stories regarding these technologies in the classroom and considerations as we continue implementing new methods of learning. Just us for this 2nd part of the discussion! Check out part 1: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/uoadhhED2tb GamestormEDU: https://gamestormedu.com/ Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Check out our resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

Do games and VR have any place in the classroom? Digital Learning consultant Frank Devereaux discusses with three experts on the current state of educational games and technology in the classroom and where schools can go from here. Join us for part one of this two part series. Part 2 coming soon! GamestormEDU: https://gamestormedu.com/ Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Check out our resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

How can we have students "think" instead of "mimic" in the classroom? Steven Mijajlovic, CESA 2's Mathematics Consultant, interviews Dr. Peter Lilijedahl, Professor of Mathematics Education at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada, on his research for the best learning environment. This podcast flip your thinking on the ideal classroom and help your students actively think and solve math problems! Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Purchase Dr. Lilijedahl's book, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K–12: https://buildingthinkingclassrooms.com/publications/ Other podcast episodes you might be interested in: Changing Learning through Illustrative Mathematics: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/9iwDQGD7htb Retaining High Quality Teachers in Our Schools: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/NfQub9G7htb Check out our resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

How can we make learning math fun and engaging! Steven Mijajlovic, CESA 2's Mathematics Consultant and Certified Illustrative Math Facilitator, goes over what makes Illustrative Math the best way to learn ways to apply math in every day settings through problem solving and collaboration. You'll also hear why Steven wanted to become a facilitator and how he hopes Illustrative Math gets implemented in classrooms all around the country. Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Register for Steven's workshops later this year: Illustrative Mathematics Grades 6-12: Virtual Teach & Learn Academy: https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=31174 Illustrative Mathematics Virtual Unit Overview Academy 6-8: https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=31171 Resources: Illustrative tasks and other resources by grade level - https://tasks.illustrativemathematics.org/ IM Kendall Hunt Information - https://im.kendallhunt.com/ List of IM Facilitators - https://illustrativemathematics.org/facilitators/ EdReports: K5 - https://www.edreports.org/reports/overview/kendall-hunts-illustrative-mathematics-2021 MS - https://www.edreports.org/reports/overview/kendall-hunts-illustrative-mathematics-6-8-math-2019 HS - https://www.edreports.org/reports/overview/kendall-hunts-illustrative-mathematics-traditional-2019 Check out additional resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

Retaining high quality and culturally responsive teachers is difficult in today's educational system. Why is that? CESA 2 Communications Coordinator Phil Anderson interviews Dr. Curtis Jones from the Socially Responsible Evaluation in Education (SREed) program and Dr. Denis​e Ross-Page from the UW-System Institute for Urban Education (IUE) on the problems hindering teacher retention and what we can do to improve. You'll hear how the Wisconsin Educator Development Support and Retention (WEDSR) Survey is helping leaders know what their district's staff is feeling and the work the IUE is achieving to help high quality educators teaching in urban schools. Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Take the WEDSR Survey for your district: https://uwm.edu/sreed/wedsr/ Reports & Studies from the SREed program: https://uwm.edu/sreed/reports/ Learn more about the IUE: https://uwm.edu/education/institute-urban-edu/ Check out additional resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

Is your school trauma sensitive? To become more inclusive and welcoming for all students, the Trauma Sensitive School is an essential lens for schools to create an optimal learning environment. CESA 2 consultant Elizabeth Freeman and JEDI virtual school director Jamie Syvrud chat about their experience with Trauma Sensitivity and what you need to know to begin to break down learning barriers. Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Learn more about Trauma Sensitive Schools: https://traumasensitiveschools.org/ Trauma Sensitive Schools information from DPI: https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/mental-health/trauma Check out additional resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

As hands-on learning becomes more essential in our schools, Makerspaces are changing the way students learn and grow, especially in the STEM fields. CESA 2 consultant Frank Devereaux chats with Makerspace experts Dr. Bob Dillon, Don Sidlowski, and Nicholas Provenzano about the best considerations and practices to include Makerspace practices in your classrooms. In part two of this two part series, we look at how Makerspaces address equity and change lives for a variety of students. Check out part 1: https://anchor.fm/cesa2/episodes/24---Designing-Innovative-Educational-Spaces-that-Exemplify-Student-Engagement--Inclusivity--and-Design-Thinking-with-Makerspace-Experts-Part-1-e1h24o5! Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Check out our Makerspace workshop this June: https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=31586 Dr. Bob Dillon's website: https://drrobertdillon.com/ Don Sidlowski's website - Fabrication Laboratory Program: https://fablabprogram.com/ Nicholas Provenzano's website - The Nerdy Teacher: http://www.thenerdyteacher.com/p/consulting.html Check out additional resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

As hands-on learning becomes more essential in our schools, Makerspaces are changing the way students learn and grow, especially in the STEM fields. CESA 2 consultant Frank Devereaux chats with Makerspace experts Dr. Bob Dillon, Don Sidlowski, and Nicholas Provenzano about the best considerations and practices to include Makerspace practices in your classrooms. In part one of this two part series, we focus on how the classroom environment affects learning and engagement and how to improve it on a limited budget. Check out part 2: https://anchor.fm/cesa2/episodes/25---Designing-Innovative-Educational-Spaces-that-Exemplify-Student-Engagement--Inclusivity--and-Design-Thinking-with-Makerspace-Experts-Part-2-e1hbcvb Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Check out a CESA 2 Makerspace workshop this June: https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=31586 Dr. Bob Dillon's website: https://drrobertdillon.com/ Don Sidlowski's website - Fabrication Laboratory Program: https://fablabprogram.com/ Nicholas Provenzano's website - The Nerdy Teacher: http://www.thenerdyteacher.com/p/consulting.html Check out additional resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

How can teacher mentoring change student achievement and teaching practices? This episode examines how the training from the New Teacher Center (NTC) and CESA 2 transformed experiences for educators across southern Wisconsin. Beth Clarke and Lynee Tourdot from CESA 2 talk with NTC Program Consultant Kenya Nelson and various mentors about the impact the training has had on them and those around them. Come hear these unique mentoring stories! Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Learn more about CESA 2's New Teacher Mentoring and upcoming trainings: https://www.cesa2.org/services/new-teacher-mentor/ Learn more about the New Teacher Center and its accomplishments: https://newteachercenter.org/ Check out additional resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

Today's conversation examines the new WIDA Standards introduced in 2020, made as a resource to help implement language curriculum, instruction and assessment for multilingual learners. Listen to Ruslana Westerlund, Elizabeth Folberg, and Emily Adah, experts in WIDA Standards and English language acquisition, as they introduce the WIDA Standards. Hear how you can use the standards in your classroom! Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Download the 2020 WIDA Standards: https://wida.wisc.edu/teach/standards/eld/2020 Multilingual Learners as Scientists - Learn more about the WIDA Standards through CESA 2's White Paper/Research Paper: https://www.cesa2.org/whitepapers/Multilingual-Learners-as-Scientists.pdf Check out additional resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

Join us for a conversation to better prepare for a new virtual world! CESA 2 Consultant Valerie Schmitz talks with Susan Kennedy from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about what parents and educators need to consider as children navigate the digital landscape. With new apps and social networks changing day by day, we'll hear how to best respond to situations that your children may experience. Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Resources: NetSmartz Homepage: https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz Classroom Resources: https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/resources#classroomactivities Into the Cloud resources for elementary school students: https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/intothecloud Young Minds Inspired microsite with Into the Cloud resources specifically for teachers (including curricular standards alignment): https://ymiclassroom.com/lesson-plans/intothecloud/ Check out additional resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

Join us in the Redefining Ready initiative! Transition Specialist Stacy Duffy at CESA 2 asks Christ Trottier, Director of School to Work Opportunities for the Elkhorn Area School District, about their implementation of the Redefining Ready dashboard. They discuss how this drive to improve ACP and help students earn credentials, certifications, and more to jump-start their careers. Register for our series starting January 11, 2022: https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=30626 Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Check out additional resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

Today's episode covers the impactful "First Five Initiative" where Jennifer Skibba, Early Learning Coordinator for the Verona School District, talks about implementing equitable practices to support kids in their first five years of learning. CESA 2 consultant Karen Russell asks about the implementation of the program through supportive community members and experiences along the way. See what Verona is doing with EC: https://www.verona.k12.wi.us/domain/249 Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Check out additional resources at cesa2.org/podcast.

Families are essential for a fully-involved educational experience for students. Join CESA 2 consultants Mary Jo Ziegler, Latricia Johnson, and Carlene Chavez as they talk with Natural Circles of Support, an organization dedicated to building sustaining supportive relationships to eliminate racial disparities and ensure the success of African American students in schools. Executive Director Jeffrey Lewis and Site Coordinator Marian Slaughter discuss what students need to do well in school and beyond. Check out Natural Circles: https://www.naturalcircles.org/ Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast

Every learner has a different pathway to success! Join CESA 2's Beth Clarke for a conversation with the staff from Royal Oaks Elementary in Sun Prairie, WI as they considered learner variability in their curriculum. Learn how they address any learning gaps to transform students into being involved in their education. Check out Royal Oaks: https://www.sunprairieschools.org/royal-oaks-elementary-home Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast

How do we best serve the blind and visually impaired in our schools? CESA 2's very own Kristi Kimberlin and Chelsea Dallin talk about their experiences at the Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and in daily life. Come celebrate White Cane Day as they describe what the visually impaired need for the best education experience. Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast

Join us for a lively discussion on what our school districts are doing with technology! CESA 2 Digital Learning & Leadership consultants Beth Clarke and Frank Devereaux chat with Dr. TJ McCray, the Executive Director of Library and Technical Services for the Madison Metropolitan School District, Dr. Robert Smiley, the Chief Information Officer and International Program Director for the Janesville School District, and Sarah Straka, the Director of Instruction for the Mount Horeb Area School District. See how each school district is transforming learning to prepare kids for the working world! Check out additional resources at https://cesa2.org/podcast Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast

We're rethinking the way we teach literacy in the classroom! Join CESA 2 consultant Mary Jo Ziegler as she chats with Jan Burkins and Kari Yates, authors of the book, Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom. We go into great detail on the latest in brain development in terms of language and literacy acquisition. What are the best ways to support young readers in reading and learning? Learn more about Jan and Kari and order their new book: https://thesixshifts.com/ Check out additional resources at https://cesa2.org/podcast Subscribe to our CESA 2 podcast email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast

With our first episode of the season, CESA 2 Consultant Elizabeth Freeman meets with Wisconsin Heights Superintendent Jordan Sinz to discuss leadership tactics and how to best lead school staff through systemic change. When challenges come your way, how do you overcome them? Subscribe to our email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast

Dr. Valerie Schmitz has a conversation with Dr. Patricia Hernandez from the Janesville School District regarding Academic and Career Planning. Dr. Hernandez goes into detail on her research on employability after schooling, examining what employers are looking for in new recruits and how to be successful in this global marketplace! Dr. Hernandez's research: https://www.proquest.com/openview/846d3e8acb6b29fd2657dd5517941a02/1.pdf?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y Subscribe to our email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast

Join Beth Clarke from CESA 2 as she engages in a roundtable discussion with members from the Arts and Technology Professional Learning Network. Hear from experts from multiple backgrounds as they share why we need more creative practices in the classroom! Participants in this discussion: Cathy Houchin Rita Mortenson, Educational Technology Coach - Verona Area High School, Verona, WI Brendan McCann, Digital Media Art Teacher - Canyon High - Los Angeles, CA Tim Needles, Smithtown HS East - St. James, NY Jeanne Bjork, Art Teacher - Pewaukee High School - Pewaukee, WI Jessie Erickson, District Assessment Coordinator - Grand Forks Public Schools, Grand Forks, ND Kerry Parrish Casita Lynn Learn more about CESA 2: www.cesa2.org About the Arts and Technology PLN: https://connect.iste.org/communities/community-home?CommunityKey=f11f263e-a0b0-4e6b-8346-c48254f57398 Subscribe to our email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast

Make your audience the hero! Join Mitchell Lilly from CESA 2 as he discusses the storyboard framework with Dr. J.J. Peterson. Follow the easy step-by-step process to make your target audience embrace your messaging! Learn more about CESA 2: www.cesa2.org Learn about StoryBrand: https://storybrand.com/ Subscribe to our email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast

Elizabeth Freeman and Ed O'Connor join us once again as they host a discussion with Liz Dostal at Wisconsin Heights. Hear exactly how she works with teachers and school boards to develop improved school systems! Learn more about CESA 2: www.cesa2.org Subscribe to our email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast

Join Elizabeth Freeman and Ed O'Connor as they discuss CESA 2's new Building Capacity Framework. Hear exactly how they're implementing this into trainings and your professional development, and learn the basis of our podcast! Learn more about CESA 2: www.cesa2.org Subscribe to our email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast

Donna Hutson from CESA 2 describes how important the ATLC is, especially with it's trial services of expensive equipment! She and Kellie Bews talk about the importance of trying before buying. If you're in Wisconsin, hear how you can use the ATLC today! Learn more about CESA 2: www.cesa2.org Access the PRC and ATLC: https://www.cesa2.org/services/professional-resources/ https://www.cesa2.org/services/atlc.cfm Contact Donna: donna.hutson@cesa2.org Subscribe to our email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Tobii Dynavox: https://us.tobiidynavox.com/

Dr. Moore talks with Gretchen Lettau and Kim Stieber-White from CESA 2 and guides us through understanding white privilege. Dr. Moore answers questions such as "What is the equity situation in Wisconsin school districts?" and "How should administrators and teachers be thinking about equity?" Listeners will be able to walk away with clear action steps for equity. Learn more about CESA 2: www.cesa2.org Subscribe to our email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast American & MOORE: https://www.eddiemoorejr.com/ Sign up for the White Privilege Conference (April 7 – 10): https://www.theprivilegeinstitute.com/white-privilege-conference-22-virtu Resources Recommended by Dr. Moore: Love, Bettina L., (2019). We want to do more than survive: Abolitionist teaching and the pursuit of educational freedom. Boston, Massachusetts: Beacon Press. Muhammad, Gholdy (2020). Cultivating Genius: An equity framework for culturally and historically responsive literacy. New York: Scholastic. Emdin, Christopher (2016). For white folks who teach in the hood ... and the rest of y'all too: Reality pedagogy and urban education. Boston: Beacon Press. Ladson-Billings, Gloria, (2013). The dreamkeepers : Successful teachers of African American children. San Francisco, CA: Wiley. Dr. Moore's Book: Eddie Moore, Jr., Ali Michael, Marguerite W. Penick-Parks (editors); forewords by Glenn E. Singleton and Hackman. (2018). The guide for White women who teach Black boys : Understanding, connecting, respecting. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin. Coming soon: The guide for White women who teach Black girls (Corwin) 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge: https://21daychallenge.prohabits.com/start White Privilege Institute 2021: https://www.theprivilegeinstitute.com/white-privilege-conference-22-virtu White Privilege Conference 2021: https://www.theprivilegeinstitute.com/copy-of-projects-resources

Mental health is more important than ever during these times of isolation and lack of social interactions. Dr. Valerie Schmitz from CESA 2 and Katie Curran, MAPP, the founder of Proof Positive (www.proofpositive.org), discuss best practices to maintain positivity and happiness at both school and home. Hear about the guiding method of PERMA for changing you mindset to remember gratitude, engagement, and happiness! This is part 2 of this podcast series. Check out part 1 if you haven't already! Learn more about CESA 2: www.cesa2.org Subscribe to our email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Links and books referenced in this podcast series: Character Strength Survey: www.viacharacter.org Barbara Fredrickson Books - Positivity and Love 2.0: http://www.positivityratio.com/ Martin Seligman books - Authentic Happiness, Learned Optimism, and Flourish: https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/ Robert Emmons book - Thanks: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/profile/robert_emmons

Mental health is more important than ever during these times of isolation and lack of social interactions. Dr. Valerie Schmitz from CESA 2 and Katie Curran, MAPP, the founder of Proof Positive (www.proofpositive.org), discuss best practices to maintain positivity and happiness at both school and home. Hear about the guiding method of PERMA for changing you mindset to remember gratitude, engagement, and happiness! Learn more about CESA 2: www.cesa2.org Subscribe to our email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Links and books referenced in this podcast series: Character Strength Survey: www.viacharacter.org Barbara Fredrickson Books - Positivity and Love 2.0: http://www.positivityratio.com/​ Martin Seligman books - Authentic Happiness, Learned Optimism, and Flourish: https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/ ​ Robert Emmons book - Thanks: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/profile/robert_emmons

Equity in our schools is one of our top priorities. It starts with examining conscious and unconscious biases we may have and what we can do to change for the better. Join consultants Steven Mijajlovic and Mary Jo Ziegler from CESA 2 and David M. Quinn, an assistant professor of education at the Rossier School of Education, as they discuss his research and his top findings and recommendations to reduce racial bias in our grading. Learn more about CESA 2: www.cesa2.org Subscribe to our email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Links referenced in this podcast series: Research article written by Dr. David Quinn: https://www.educationnext.org/how-to-reduce-racial-bias-in-grading-research/ Original full grading bias article: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3102/0162373720932188 County-level teacher bias and student outcomes: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3102/0013189X20937240 Effect of achievement gap news stories: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3102/0013189X20932469 Achievement gap language: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3102/0013189X19863765

How can we avoid online enticement and keep our students safe? Join Dr. Valerie Schmitz from CESA 2 and Belinda Swan from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children as they converse about the dangers to be vigilant of as students engage in online learning. Join us for the second part of this 2-part series! Learn more about CESA 2: www.cesa2.org Subscribe to our email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Links referenced in this podcast series: Learn more about NCMEC: www.missingkids.org/HOME Gaming safely info: https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2019/post-update/gaming-safely Gaming safely tip sheet: https://www.missingkids.org/content/dam/netsmartz/downloadable/tipsheets/gaming-safely.pdf COVID Stats: https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2020/covid-19-and-missing-and-exploited-children NCMEC Connect (training opportunities): https://ncmec.elevate.commpartners.com/ National Slavery and HT Prevention Month Social Media Toolkit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lnZvCz4PyTXIN07BuLj-OGPjq_KlWv3c/view?usp=sharing

How can we avoid online enticement and keep our students safe? Join Dr. Valerie Schmitz from CESA 2 and Belinda Swan from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children as they converse about the dangers to be vigilant of as students engage in online learning. Join us for the first part of this 2-part series! Learn more about CESA 2: www.cesa2.org Subscribe to our email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Links referenced in this podcast series: Learn more about NCMEC: www.missingkids.org/HOME Gaming safely info: https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2019/post-update/gaming-safely Gaming safely tip sheet: https://www.missingkids.org/content/dam/netsmartz/downloadable/tipsheets/gaming-safely.pdf COVID Stats: https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2020/covid-19-and-missing-and-exploited-children NCMEC Connect (training opportunities): https://ncmec.elevate.commpartners.com/

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