Podcasts about Douglas County School District

In today's polarized society, the role of education leaders has never been more critical. As the landscape of communities becomes increasingly divided, the challenge of fostering unity within schools and districts grows more complex. Education leaders are not just administrators; they are role models, guiding students, staff, and families toward a shared vision of collaboration and respect. Schools are microcosms of society, reflecting the diversity and challenges of the larger world. Education leaders play a pivotal role in creating environments where students feel valued, staff feel supported, and communities feel heard. This responsibility goes beyond managing resources or enforcing policies—it's about inspiring trust, building bridges, and fostering a culture of inclusion. Leading in a polarized society is no small task, but the rewards are profound. By prioritizing unity and modeling inclusive leadership, education leaders can create a ripple effect that extends far beyond the walls of their schools. Together, we can transform division into understanding and build communities where every individual feels empowered to contribute. Are you ready to take the next step in fostering unity within your educational community?   Takeaways: Promoting Active Listening: Encourage open dialogue where all voices are heard, ensuring that diverse perspectives are respected and valued. Leading by Example: Demonstrate behaviors that reflect empathy, respect, and a commitment to unity, setting a tone for others to follow. Building Collaborative Relationships: Strengthen partnerships with families, community members, and local organizations to foster a sense of shared responsibility and purpose. Focusing on Shared Goals: Highlight common aspirations, such as student success and well-being, to bring stakeholders together despite differing viewpoints.     About Erin Kane: Prior to serving as Superintendent, guest speaker Erin Kane was serving as the Executive Director of Schools for American Academy, a charter public school in the Douglas County School District that serves almost 3,000 students across three campuses in preschool through eighth grade. Ms. Kane led the effort to found American Academy back in 2004. Under her leadership, American Academy expanded to include additional campuses and a preschool program. In 2016, she led the Douglas County School District as the Interim Superintendent.  Ms. Kane returned to the leadership role at American Academy in the fall of 2018. Under her leadership, the district's academic scores increased, employee morale improved, turnover decreased and the annual spending deficit was eliminated.  Prior to joining American Academy, Ms. Kane spent nearly a decade in the high technology industry in project development, project management, education, consulting and practice management. She holds a Master's degree in Public Administration, along with an engineering degree in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, from the University of Colorado. Ms. Kane is a Colorado native who has resided in Douglas County with her family for more than two decades.       Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Find out more about Kevin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/.   Episode 212 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website  

It's Friday, and we're rounding up the biggest stories of the week. First, CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy Chris Wright — also known as the guy who drank fracking fluid on camera to “prove” it was safe — is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Energy. Who is Wright, and what would his appointment mean for the climate crisis? Then, the city has proposed building pickleball courts to fill the vacant lot at Colfax and Broadway. Will pickleball players go for it? Host Bree Davies is joined by stand-up comedian Joshua Emerson and Denver Post environmental reporter Noelle Phillips to talk climate change, local recreation, Westernaires' problematic Native American reenactments, a new pizza spot coming to Cap Hill, and more wins and fails of the week. Bree mentioned the proposed pedestrian bridges to the Capitol and the Evans School going from an artist studio space to a beer garden. Joshua discussed the Douglas County School District and their decision to postpone an AP African American studies course. What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418‬ For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/Denver Learn more about the sponsors of this November 22nd episode: Meow Wolf PineMelon - Use promo code CITYCASTDENVER for $35 off your first delivery Denver Health Unit E Records - Use promo code CITYCAST for a free vinyl record with your subscription Warren Village Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we have a special group with us from the Sturm Collaboration Campus in Castle Rock, Colorado: Jill Garber, the Director of the CSU Collaboration Campuses; Dr. Stephanie Fuji, the President of Arapahoe Community College; and Danny Winsor, the Assistant Superintendent of Douglas County Schools. We explore the Big Blur and how they have brought individuals, partners, and education institutions together to do what's best for students.Some Questions I Ask:How did the collaborative come together in Castle Rock? (01:19)What problems would you like to solve through this partnership — and have you been involved in K-12 public-private partnerships in the past? (03:02)Tell us more about the Big Blur. (06:39)For Danny: How can K-12 school districts reimagine their collaborations to ensure they provide relevant experiences to students? (11:07)For Jill: How do you see the rise of work-based programs at Sturm and what is your advice for higher education institutions implementing them? (16:44)What's next for Sturm? (20:45)How do you share your ventures with the community? (28:09)What are you most hopeful about for the future of work for our students? (35:15)In This Episode, You Will Learn:From Jill about the Sturm Collaboration Campus (01:31)Danny's point of view regarding public-private partnerships (03:19)Stephanie's take on the Big Blur (06:54)How to ensure school district partnerships provide relevant experiences(11:41)Jill's take on the rise of work-based programs (17:11)The future of Sturm (21:30)Strategies for sharing their ventures with the community (28:52, 30:41, 32:54)Their hopes for the future of work (35:27, 36:07, 38:54)Quotes:“If you truly, truly want to blur the lines between K through 12, post-secondary education, and the world of work, you have to have partnerships in which folks are willing to do work that's messy.”“It's important to seek the input of industry, involve them in the process, and have relationships with them … and to also have wraparound services for students — things like advising, career counseling, and especially transfer admissions. Our internal minutiae can make it weird for students sometimes and impact their success.”Stay in touch with:D. Winsor:Douglas County School DistrictDr. Fujii:Arapahoe Community CollegeJ. Garber:Colorado State UniversityEmailResources Mentioned:The 74 Million SurveyStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideSWPR GROUP WebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Chad Bolser:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

Today's episode is Part 2 of our conversation with Jack Robinson, a partner and co-founder of the law firm Spies, Powers, and Robinson, in Denver, CO. In last week's episode, he highlighted his landmark case, Endrew F v. Douglas County School District, and we discussed its impact for students with disabilities across the nation. Our focus today is Jack's perspective on the state of special education today and how things can differ from one jurisdiction to another. As we usually do, we are taking a summer break from podcast episodes, but we wrap up on a high note with today's continuing conversation with Jack. As we put this school year behind us, we look forward to a fun and relaxing summer as we gear up for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. We wish you all a wonderful summer, and please keep up with us on social media and connect with us there until we return with new episodes. Join us now for more with Jack Robinson!Show Highlights:Jack's initial reaction to the Supreme Court ruling in the Endrew F. case What he was trying to accomplish in taking the case to the Supreme CourtWhat Jack has seen since the Court's decision was handed down AND the pandemic occurred regarding actual systemic change in education in the USKey takeaways from Jack: The value of communication and collaboration when it comes to the best interests of all childrenLinks/Resources:Connect with Jack: WebsiteContact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org Thank you for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show.Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:FacebookInstagram–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us there and send us your questions!TwitterIEP websiteEmail us

We are so honored to have today's guest with us for an inside look at a groundbreaking case in the field of special education litigation. Jack Robinson is a partner and co-founder of Spies, Powers, and Robinson, a law firm located in Denver, Colorado. He took one of the biggest cases in special education all the way to the US Supreme Court in 2017. In Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, Jack represented a family that sued their school district, claiming it did not provide their autistic son with an adequate education as required by federal law. The monumental Supreme Court ruling in the case raised the standard that schools must meet in educating students with disabilities, potentially impacting millions of students across the country. Show Highlights:How the background on the Endrew F. case actually began with the Supreme Court ruling on the Thompson School District v. Luke P. case in 2008Why the Endrew F. case originated because the child was making no progress or advancement on IEP goals or objectives, along with regressing behaviorWhy it's disheartening when the concept of what's “right for the child” is completely ignoredWhere the state of our education system is right now, with no spirit of collaboration with parents and a predominant “Us vs. Them” mentalityThe basic timeline of the Endrew F. caseHow due process and appeals in special education cases can take years, years, and more yearsLinks/Resources:Contact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org Thank you for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show.Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:FacebookInstagram–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us there and send us your questions!TwitterIEP websiteEmail us: admin@iepcalifornia.org

How do you balance taxes with support for schools?  Geroge talks to Erin Kane Superintendent for the Douglas County School District about how they are addressing teacher shortages and the achievement gap since COVID.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sandy Miarecki, former USAF pilot and instructor of Physics and Chemistry at the United States Air Force Academy, explains that she was fired for refusing COVID jabs and testing. Policy analyst Ross Izzard discusses why Douglas County School District's Mill Levy Override (MLO) and new bond indebtedness proposals are bad ideas.

DougCo Schools Superintendent Erin Kane joins us in-studio to discuss the state of her school district, its lack of competitiveness and new schools (since 2010), and the impact the proposed Bond and Mill Levy Override would have in financing more teacher pay and new school construction. Kane was previously the executive director of schools for American Academy, a charter public school in the Douglas County School District.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DougCo Schools Superintendent Erin Kane joins us in-studio to discuss the state of her school district, its lack of competitiveness and new schools (since 2010), and the impact the proposed Bond and Mill Levy Override would have in financing more teacher pay and new school construction. Kane was previously the executive director of schools for American Academy, a charter public school in the Douglas County School District.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Sengenberger joins us to discuss the DPS South High School video and his new column out today. On a 7-0 vote, Douglas County School District board members agree to place a mill levy increase and bond measure to voters in November. DCSD Board President Mike Petersen joins the discussion and outlines the $510M needed. We wrap the hour with the trailer of our film this week, "The Red Violin" from 1998. We'll review about 640p Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 95, Phil Boyte and guest Aaron Ragon, Lead Counselor for Douglas County School District in Colorado, share ways to support staff and student well-being. Listen in to hear how Aaron builds community and trust with his team of counselors. He also reminds us to find moments of humor in our day. 

Douglas County School District has determined that it will not be releasing names of teachers absent Feb. 3 after the CORA request was pulled. We hear thoughts and opinions from listeners. The Ukraine is still in the news. We discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One day in 1925, Kate Slaughterback and her adopted son Ernie were riding horses near Hudson, Colorado, when they were beset by rattlesnakes. Being no ordinary frontierswoman, Kate shot and clubbed 140 of them to death, earning her the nickname Rattlesnake Kate. Nearly 100 years later, another extraordinary Colorado woman stumbled across a dress made entirely out of rattlesnake skins and found herself beset by inspiration. A former member of The Lumineers, Neyla Pekarek wrote and recorded her first solo album based on Kate's story a few years ago, and now, with help from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, she's adapted it into a full-blown musical. Host Bree Davies sits down with Pekarek to talk about what she saw in the little-known story of Rattlesnake Kate and why she deserves her place in the history of the Old West.  “Rattlesnake Kate” is in previews this week ahead of the big opening this Friday. You can learn more about it and find tickets here: https://www.denvercenter.org/tickets-events/rattlesnake-kate/ Plus, after hearing about the upheaval in the Douglas County School District yesterday, we checked in with parents Nara Altmann and Ishmeet Kalra. They helped create DougCo Schools' equity policy in 2020, which the new conservative board majority has been dismantling alongside their efforts to oust former superintendent Corey Wise and cancel mask mandates. Catch our episode with Altmann and Kalra from last August about the equity policy here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ksJbnJksbUQdvIyVBjcK1 At the end of last week, Mayor Michael Hancock announced a series of new public safety programs and policies. Peyton's got a full rundown in today's newsletter, which you can read and subscribe to right here: https://denver.citycast.fm/newsletter/ Are you excited to see Rattlesnake Kate: The Musical? Let us know on Twitter: @citycastdenver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1: Michael was voted ‘Most Popular' in high school. A restraining order stops Douglas County School District stops masks exemptions; this creates an issue for parents with special needs kids. FDA approves the Pfizer vaccine for children in emergency situations. Time for change is during the school board elections.

Today - to mask or not to mask? The Douglas County School District south of Denver has been at the center of debate over whether students should wear masks in schools. The county recently formed its own health department after withdrawing from a regional department over issues of local control. The board of health's first decision? To override a mask mandate in the school district by allowing exemptions with a parent's note. Reporter Jessica Gibbs from Colorado Community Media, the Colorado Sun's sister organization, spoke with David Gilbert about the decision. Also, today we're going back to October 18th, 1988 when the Wynkoop Brewing Company opened its doors.  Learn more about these stories at coloradosun.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Mike Peterson is welcomed in-studio. Peterson is a respected veteran and is running for a position in the Douglas County School District, and wants to bring a "kids first" policy to the board. More on Joe Biden and his teaser interview with George Stephanopoulos. Biden doesn't think the withdrawal in Afghanistan could've been handled any differently, whatsoever, and is patiently waiting for "hindsight." Did he forget the strategic, albeit longer term, plan that Trump had in place which was promptly thrown in the trash 7 months ago? There's some hindsight, Joe. God help us all.  Pray for those affected in Afghanistan. Pray for our government leaders. Pray for our veterans. Pray for the world.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the Douglas County School District announced a new equity policy earlier this year, many parents in the predominantly white, affluent district cried foul, accusing the district of inserting “critical race theory” into the curriculum and fueling the major conservative media narrative of the summer. So with classes in DougCo schools starting up again this week, City Cast Denver host Bree Davies speaks with two of the parents who helped craft the equity policy, Nara Altmann and Ishmeet Kalra, about the need for such a thing in the first place and what they hope lingers after the national spotlight moves on.  Looking for even more City Cast Denver in your mornings? Subscribe to our weekday morning newsletter: https://denver.citycast.fm/newsletter/ Tweets @citycastdenver

DCSD school board candidates Christy Williams and Kaylee Wineager join me to discuss Covid restrictions, Critical Race Theory, and other issues facing the parents of Douglas County School District students. Christy and Kaylee and the other two candidates

Jen and Julie dive into the United States Supreme Court case of Endrew F. v Douglas County School District. This was a court case from 2017 that discussed the level of educational benefits school districts should provide students with disabilities as defined by Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Special Ed Files is directed by David DesRoches, and the podcast is produced by Bryan Murphy and is a production of the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of the LEGAL ONE Podcast includes a review of the test for determining whether a school district has offered a student with disabilities a free, appropriate public education, or FAPE, in light of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District 137 S. Ct. 988. In this case, Endrew's parents sought reimbursement for private school tuition payments based on their unilateral placement of the student.  The Supreme Court ultimately held that to meet its substantive obligation under the IDEA, a school must offer an IEP reasonably calculated to enable a child to make progress appropriate in light of the child's circumstances. The court went on to state that School authorities are expected to offer a cogent and responsive explanation for their decisions that shows the IEP is “appropriately ambitious” and reasonably calculated to enable the child to make sufficient progress. Finally, the podcast includes a discussion about how schools and parents can effectively work together to ensure a free appropriate public education is provided. https://bit.ly/3xi84AZ (View resources discussed during this episode, including available online courses.)

Oral argument argued before the Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on or about 03/18/2021

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In this episode, CASE Director of Communications and Strategic Partners Melissa Gibson chats with retired superintendent, Karen Brofft, Director  of Advanced Academics and Gifted Programming for Douglas County School District, Natasha Straayer, and Joy Warner, the principal of the Alternative High School in Center Consolidated School District. The team explores Brené Brown's, Dare To Lead, and talk vulnerability, women in leadership, and more.

Our guest this week is Stephen Barkley. Stephen is Executive Vice President of PLS 3rd Learning. Stephen is a master teacher of teachers and internationally known to work with School districts to facilitate change. You can watch the vidcast of this show, here: https://youtu.be/rvow8dLTRdk QUESTIONS: Q: How do we best support teachers and each other during this pandemic? Q: How can teachers help students be resilient? Q: How do we encourage Reflection amongst our Teachers and Staff?Q: How does a personalized approach to Learning take place in the virtual classroom? Q: Teachers are trying a lot of different strategies to engage students, what advice do you have for engagement and student ownership of learning? Q: What is the top piece of advice you would offer teachers (or leaders) this year? Hosted by Erica Mason Director / Curriculum Instruction & Professional Growth, Douglas County School District

Attorney Jack RobinsonOn March 22, 2017 the United States Supreme Court in the case of Endrew F. v Douglas County School District ruled that a school district's IEP must provide a child with a disability more than just a de minimis, or minimal, educational benefit. In a 16-page decision, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, wrote for a unanimous court ruling that School Districts must offer individualized education programs that are “reasonably calculated to enable a child to make progress appropriate in light of the child's circumstances.” In this episode, we sit down and talk with the attorney that represented the parents of Endrew F ("Drew") and argued the case before the U.S. Supreme Court and won -- Attorney Jack Robinson!http://www.sprlaw.net/team/jack-d-robinson/

During this stressful time of covid and politics, Laurie and Aaron keep it light and each tell one of their favorite life stories. Hosts: Lauren LaComb, Coordinator - Healthy Schools / Health, Wellness & Prevention Aaron Ragon, Lead Counselor / Personalized Learning Department You can also watch the vidcast of this show here: https://youtu.be/1E_ToPgyQHg Produced by The Curriculum Instruction & Professional Growth Department, The Douglas County School District

Inspiring students to read is always a priority in education.  How can we maintain our commitment to supporting reading while teaching online? Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork  @jenorr @MrsSaid17 Sarah Said has spent years overseeing ELL programming in schools in Illinois.  In addition to her current role as a Director of Language and Equity programs, she is also a contributor for ELL Confianza. She is also a course writer for English Learner portal.  Sarah Kirby-Gonzalez is a National Board Certified fifth-grade teacher in the Folsom Cordova School District. She was a participant in the Teaching American History Grant, Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Summer Institute, and a recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities grant. Jennifer Orr is a kindergarten teacher in a Title 1 school in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Previously she has taught 5th, 4th, and 1st graders, as well as her own two daughters. Margo Gottlieb, Ph.D., is co-founder and lead developer for WIDA at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, University of Wisconsin- Madison. She has devoted her professional career to the education of multilingual learners, having published extensively and presented worldwide; her latest books include Assessing English language learners: Bridges to equity, Assessing multilingual learners: A month-by-month guide (2017, ASCD), and Language power: Key uses for accessing content. Kristin Spears is an ESOL coach and teacher in Spartanburg, South Carolina District 6 where she helps plan and conduct ESOL professional development and collaborates with elementary teachers on how to best serve ELs in their classrooms.  In her teaching career, she has worked in various upstate SC schools with students in grades K-8. Becky Corr is an English Language Development Team Lead for Douglas County School District in Colorado.  In her role with DCSD as well as the owner of EdSpark Consulting, she provides coaching, professional development, and family engagement opportunities.

Many of us struggle to grade the performance of ELLs in a mainstream classroom. How can we separate content knowledge from language skills and assess ELLs in ways that are fair, appropriate, and relevant? Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @BeckyCorrCO Margo Gottlieb, Ph.D., is co-founder and lead developer for WIDA at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research, University of Wisconsin- Madison. She has devoted her professional career to the education of multilingual learners, having published extensively and presented worldwide; her latest books include Assessing English language learners: Bridges to equity, Assessing multilingual learners: A month-by-month guide (2017, ASCD), and Language power: Key uses for accessing content. Kristin Spears is an ESOL coach and teacher in Spartanburg, South Carolina District 6 where she helps plan and conduct ESOL professional development and collaborates with elementary teachers on how to best serve ELs in their classrooms.  In her teaching career, she has worked in various upstate SC schools with students in grades K-8. Becky Corr is an English Language Development Team Lead for Douglas County School District in Colorado.  In her role with DCSD as well as the owner of EdSpark Consulting, she provides coaching, professional development, and family engagement opportunities.

Erica Mason talks with Joy Griffin, our CPE and CE Coordinator at DCSD about remote learning and student support. QUESTIONS: 1) As we rollout and implement our Strategic Plan, what are you most excited about? How does this support the work that you are doing? 2) Can you tell our listeners about what CTE and CE is? Why is it important for our Douglas County School District’s students? What opportunities are available to students across the district? 3) What do you wish every student, parent or family knew about CTE/CE? 4) What are the benefits to students, families that participate in CTE/CE courses? What challenges do they face and what advice do you have for overcoming these challenges? 5) How does remote learning impact students that are in CE courses? 6) What advice or strategies do you have for students and parents as they navigate this new environment? 7) How are you continuing to grow and develop the programs? What new developments might people see in the upcoming years? 8) What is the biggest challenge that educators today face? And how do we (leaders, community, etc.) support them? How do you think that the development and implementation of our strategic plan helps move our district forward related to CTE/CE? 9) What is the most rewarding experience and/or what brings you the most joy in your work with CTE/CE in Douglas County? 10) What is the most important lesson that you learned either as a teacher or leader in all your years in education? RESOURCES: March 27, 2019 Press Release Paula Hans, Public Information Officer 303-387-0031 | pmhans@dcsdk12.org DCSD Uses 3D Printing to Supply Protective Face Shields to Healthcare Providers Douglas County School District is stepping in to help remedy a shortage of protective face shields used by healthcare providers treating those with COVID-19. Career and Technical Education (CTE) engineering teachers at Castle View, Legend, Mountain Vista, and Rock Canyon high schools have joined forces to supply face shields to healthcare providers at Sky Ridge Medical Center. By using 3D printers, these CTE teachers are able to print face shields that provide facial protection for healthcare workers. “I think in these uncertain times, we need to join together to do as much as we are capable of for the betterment and sustainability of our communities and world,” said Mountain Vista High School Engineering Teacher Kent Allison. “If that means I check on shut-in neighbors to see if they need help, or 3D print face shields for doctors on the front lines, we all can find that thing to do to help out. I am honored to help in any way I can and will continue to do so until we get through this.” DCSD CTE teachers are collaborating with local healthcare partners to engage students in authentic learning while the District has transitioned to remote learning following the governor’s executive order suspending in-person learning in public and private schools across the state. “We are deeply humbled by the outpouring of love and support from our community,” said Sky Ridge Medical Center’s Linda Watson, Vice President of Marketing. “Thank you to the Douglas County School District for their creative engineering of these face shields. We are so proud to partner with you and grateful for this gift.” ### About DCSD Douglas County School District is Colorado’s third largest school district and serves 68,000 students. Learn more at www.dcsdk12.org.

Rachel Brown is a Curriculum, Instruction, & Professional Growth Strategist for Douglas County School District. Power in the missed opportunities You have the power of leading culture in your building. Even the opportunity of saying hello to a kid is really powerful. Each teacher had to own making a positive interaction with each child. When things were going unsaid, they festered Confronting with Kindness the things you don’t say could have a big impact on the climate and culture. Emotional intelligence - Elena Aguilar work on the art of coaching teams. Have to get rid of your ego, go in in a way that you open yourself up like a book. Buy the Communication Cards We didn’t do our best work. Kids couldn’t tell who was the principal New principal was very communicative and it changed the culture. How to be a transformative principal? This is a rough time for some kids and you can take the time to be an impactful person and not miss the opportunity to make a little adjustment to make your school feel like the safest home for those kids. Turmoil with change in leadership because of lack of communication and emotional intelligence. * Talking with team about how to make things better. * People coming to say Lost sight of standards - using the standards as our base. student centered coaching - to try to come http://calendly.com/jethro-jones/transformative-principal-interview https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/10/03/personal-best http://www.jethrojones.com/presentations  

In this episode we visit with two students (Jay Chohan and Zoey Zizzo) from Rock Canyon High School to hear about their Douglas County School District learning experience. QUESTIONS: What is your hope for the future of students in Douglas County School District? What is the hardest part about being a student in 2019, or more importantly what is the hardest part about being a young adult in 2019? What advice would you give our teachers in leaders in supporting your learning and growth? In what ways do you feel prepared to graduate and continue on to additional schooling, service or entering the workforce? This is your chance to talk to teachers, parents and other students. What do each of us need to do to hear from you as representatives of DCSD I always ask guests what they think is the biggest challenge that teachers today face? What do you think it is and how do we overcome that challenge? As a student in 2019, what do you and the wider student body most want teachers to consider as they plan for their daily interactions with students and instruction? What is the most important lesson that you’ve learned as a student in DCSD? We know that the social emotional and mental health pressures that students today face are large and prevalent in our community. What is the best way to help each other?

Co-teaching can be an extraordinarily effective instructional model when all of the elements align. Join us for a discussion about what works and what doesn't. @larryferlazzo @ElizabethLStein @JennyVo15 @Bamradionetwork Elizabeth Stein is a special education and Universal Design for Learning instructional coach and consultant. She is the author of Two Teachers in the Room: Strategies for Co-Teaching Success (Routledge). Jenny Vo earned her BA in English from Rice University and her M.Ed in Educational Leadership from Lamar University. She has spent all her 23 years in education working with English Learners and currently serves as an ESL ISST in Katy ISD in Katy, Texas. Becky Corr is an English Language Development Team Lead for Douglas County School District in Colorado. In her role with DCSD as well as the owner of EdSpark Consulting, she provides coaching, professional development, and family engagement opportunities.

On March 22, 2017, the Supreme Court decided Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, a dispute involving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which in exchange for federal funding requires that states provide a “free appropriate public education” (FAPE) to disabled children by means of a tailored “individualized education program” (IEP). In its 1982 decision Board of Ed. of Hendrick Hudson Central School Dist., Westchester County. v. Rowley (Rowley), the Supreme Court indicated that the FAPE requirement is satisfied when an IEP is “reasonably calculated to enable the [disabled] child to receive educational benefits.” Endrew F. is a student with autism who received annual IEPs from the Douglas County School District from preschool through the fourth grade. At that point, however, his parents felt his progress to be stagnating, and when the school district proposed a similar IEP for the fifth grade, Endrew’s parents moved him to a specialized private school where he made significant progress. School district officials thereafter presented Endrew’s parents with a revised IEP, but the parents considered it little better than the previous version. The parents sought reimbursement of private school tuition costs by filing an IDEA complaint with the Colorado Department of Education. Their claim was denied, however, and the denial was affirmed by both a federal district court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. The Tenth Circuit concluded that under Rowley, the FAPE requirement was satisfied so long as the IEP conferred more than a minimal educational benefit. By a vote of 8-0, the Supreme Court vacated the judgment of the Tenth Circuit and remanded the case. Writing for a unanimous Court, Chief Justice Roberts indicated that to meet its substantive obligation under the IDEA, a school must offer an IEP “reasonably calculated to enable a child to make progress appropriate in light of the child’s circumstances,” a more demanding standard than the Tenth Circuit’s de minimis one. The Court then remanded the case for further proceedings under the corrected standard. To discuss the case, we have Daniel Woodring, principal at Woodring Law Firm.

On March 22, 2017, the Supreme Court decided Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, a dispute involving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which in exchange for federal funding requires that states provide a “free appropriate public education” (FAPE) to disabled children by means of a tailored “individualized education program” (IEP). In its 1982 decision Board of Ed. of Hendrick Hudson Central School Dist., Westchester County. v. Rowley (Rowley), the Supreme Court indicated that the FAPE requirement is satisfied when an IEP is “reasonably calculated to enable the [disabled] child to receive educational benefits.” Endrew F. is a student with autism who received annual IEPs from the Douglas County School District from preschool through the fourth grade. At that point, however, his parents felt his progress to be stagnating, and when the school district proposed a similar IEP for the fifth grade, Endrew’s parents moved him to a specialized private school where he made significant progress. School district officials thereafter presented Endrew’s parents with a revised IEP, but the parents considered it little better than the previous version. The parents sought reimbursement of private school tuition costs by filing an IDEA complaint with the Colorado Department of Education. Their claim was denied, however, and the denial was affirmed by both a federal district court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. The Tenth Circuit concluded that under Rowley, the FAPE requirement was satisfied so long as the IEP conferred more than a minimal educational benefit. By a vote of 8-0, the Supreme Court vacated the judgment of the Tenth Circuit and remanded the case. Writing for a unanimous Court, Chief Justice Roberts indicated that to meet its substantive obligation under the IDEA, a school must offer an IEP “reasonably calculated to enable a child to make progress appropriate in light of the child’s circumstances,” a more demanding standard than the Tenth Circuit’s de minimis one. The Court then remanded the case for further proceedings under the corrected standard. To discuss the case, we have Daniel Woodring, principal at Woodring Law Firm.

Today's episode continues our look at appellate jurisprudence, Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch, and the philosophy of originalism that Andrew continues to insist is so extreme ast o be disqualifying. First, our much-beloved segment "Are You A Cop?" returns in triumphant fashion with an examination of a claim being raised by many Trump supporters; namely, that the 9th Circuit is "the most reversed appellate court in the country" with a "90% reversal rate."  Is this claim true?  (No.) In the main segment, we take a look at the Supreme Court's just-released opinion in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District.  Is this a "unanimous reversal" of Gorsuch on appeal while Gorsuch's nomination remains pending??  As usual, we correct the news sources that got this story wrong and explain its significance to you. Next, we answer a question/comment from Ed Brayton, author of the "Dispatches From The Culture Wars" blog, who has a different take on originalism. Finally, we end with the answer to Thomas Takes the Bar Exam question #16 about apparent authority.   Remember that TTTBE issues a new question every Friday, followed by the answer on next Tuesday's show.  Don't forget to play along by following our Twitter feed (@Openargs) and/or our Facebook Page and quoting the Tweet or Facebook Post that announces this episode along with your guess and reason(s)! Recent Appearances: Andrew and Thomas were guests on Eiynah's podcast, Polite Conversations, Panel Discussion #6 talking about liberals vs. conservatives on free speech.  Give it a listen! Show Notes & Links This Politifact Article debunks the claim that the 9th Circuit is the "most reversed" appellate court. This is the text of the Endrew F v. Douglas County School Dist. opinion just issued by the Supreme Court. And here is the Endrew F opinion from the 10th Circuit (not authored by Gorsuch) that was reversed. Finally, this is the Luke P decision that was by Gorsuch discussed in the episode. And by contrast, this is Urban v. Jefferson County School Dist., 89 F.3d 720 (1996), which you can read for yourself and see that Gorsuch deliberately misconstrued. You can read Ed Brayton's excellent blog, Dispatches From The Culture Wars, by clicking here. Support us on Patreon at:  patreon.com/law Follow us on Twitter:  @Openargs Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/openargs/ And email us at openarguments@gmail.com  

On January 11, 2017 the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the most important special education case in thirty-five years, Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District. At issue was the level of services federal law requires school districts to provide students with disabilities. On this week's episode of the podcast, Marty West talks with Josh Dunn about the case. His new article on the Endrew F. case is available at http://educationnext.org/special-education-standards-supreme-court-raises-level-benefit-endrew-f-v-douglas-county/

(Bloomberg) -- Robert Garda, a law professor at Loyola University New Orleans, discusses the Supreme Court Case Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, which concerns the amount of assistance schools owe to students with disabilities. He speaks with Michael Best and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law."

(Bloomberg) -- Robert Garda, a law professor at Loyola University New Orleans, discusses the Supreme Court Case Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, which concerns the amount of assistance schools owe to students with disabilities. He speaks with Michael Best and Greg Stohr on Bloomberg Radio's "Bloomberg Law." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com