SVVSD ELAcast

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This regular podcast from around the St. Vrain Valley Schools asks educators a single question each episode and then digs deeper from there. With a focus on putting research and philosophy into practice, the ELAcast is meant for teachers of all levels.

SVVSD ELAcast

  • Sep 22, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 12 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from SVVSD ELAcast

Ep 012 – Helping your child figure out the answer to “What am I supposed to be doing?”

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020


In this episode, we discuss some quick, easy strategies for helping your child listen actively during online learning. And if that doesn’t work, we offer some approaches to self-advocacy that can lower stress at home. [ENG Transcript]

Ep 011 – Supporting Online ELA at Home

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020


SVVSD ELA Curriculum Coordinators Karen Smith (k-5) and Zac Chase (6-12). Discuss some strategies for families and parents to support online ELA learning at home. Download transcripts (ENG) (SPAN coming soon).

Ep 010 – Inquiry in Increments

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2017


Executive Director of Inquiry Schools Diana Laufenberg talks about how teachers can engage students in inquiry and make learning more student-centered without completely overhauling all that’s already working in their classrooms.

Ep 009 – Libraries at the Heart of the School

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2017


Sunset Middle School Instructional Librarian CeCe Balman talks about the road to transforming her school’s library and her continuing efforts to make the space the heart of the school.

Ep 008 – Greg George & Writing in Math

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2017


Math Curriculum Coordinator Greg George helps think through how authentic writing can work in a math classroom. Hint, it’s not “explain how you got your answer.”

Episode 007 – Amanda White & Special Education

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2017


Mead Middle School Special Education Teacher Amanda White outlines how she approaches helping all students access complex, grade-level texts.

Episode 006 – Aug Elementary Literacy Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2017


In August, the Elementary Literacy Show sat down with a tremendous panel of teachers from Timberline PK-8 to talk small group learning and purposeful collaboration. We also met with Jessica Evans at Thunder Valley k-8 to hear how she approaches … Continue reading →

Episode 005 – Jenny Pettit & Primary Sources

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2017


I sit down with Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator Jenny Pettit and talk about how primary sources can be much more than a document behind glass.

Episode 004 – Diane Lauer & Reciprocal Teaching

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2017


I talk with Assistant Superintendent Diane Lauer about how reciprocal teaching can deepen student understanding and shift cognitive load to our students.

Episode 003 – Patrick Kilcullen & Student Goals

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2017


Priority Programs Coordinator Patrick Kilkullen talks about helping students from all backgrounds imagine their future and chart a path forward.

Episode 002 – Kim Wiggins & Planning Student Reflection

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2017


In this episode, I talk with District Assessment Coordinator Kim Wiggins about how to help students reflect on independent work, think about their learning, and plan for what they want to know.

Episode 001 – Oakley Schilling & Scaffolding for Student Inquiry

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2017


In this episode, I sat down with District ELL Coordinator Oakley Schilling to answer the question, “How do we better open the doors to student inquiry?” with a specific eye on supporting students who are English language learners.

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