Podcasts about elementary curriculum

Hour 3 of the Adam and Jordana Show features a conversation with Ann Sangster  Director of Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Anoka-Hennepin School District about new LETRS curriculum, plus Tuesday's with Torey Van Oot of Axios talks about flags, congressional races, Wild stadium renovations and more.

Ann Sangster, Director of Elementary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment at Anoka-Hennepin School District talks with Adam and Jordana about the new LETRS curriculum for reading and why we are falling so far behind.

Today our guest is Elli McDaniel, Principal at Maple Lawn Elementary. We talk with Elli about the importance of student leadership. Eli shares about the student servant leadership program that she started as a teacher and now implements as the principal at Maple Lawn. She emphasizes that servant leadership starts with building staff, and provides practical ways that they have intentionally implemented student leadership. Elli explains that student involvement starts from the very first year that they step onto the campus, and highlights some of the ways that that students lead and serve each other every day at school and in the community. Elli McDaniel has served in the field of education for 25 years, all in the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. She began her career in elementary education as a teacher at Liberty Ridge Elementary, teaching for 17 years in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. She moved to the District Office for 2 years as Program Administrator for Elementary Curriculum and Instruction. She has been serving as principal at Maple Lawn Elementary for the last 6 years. Her goal is to continue to serve this community for years to come, growing the capacity of student and staff leaders to support the district promise to know, value, and support every student, helping them graduate ready to pursue a promising future.

Dr. Nathan D. Lang-Raad is an educator, speaker, and author. He is the Vice President of Strategy at Savvas Learning Company. Throughout his career, he has served as a teacher, elementary administrator,  high school administrator, and university adjunct professor. He was the Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, as well as education supervisor at NASA's Johnson Space Center. He was also the Chief Education Officer at WeVideo. He serves as the US State Ambassador for the Climate Action Project, a collaboration between the United Nations, World Wildlife Fund, NASA, and the Jane Goodall Institute, and an advisor for TAG (Take Action Global).   Nathan is the author of Everyday Instructional Coaching, The New Art and Science of Teaching Mathematics co-authored with Dr. Robert Marzano, WeVideo Every Day, Mathematics Unit Planning in a PLC at Work, The Teachers of Oz, co-authored with Herbie Raad, Boundless Classroom co-authored with James Witty, and Instructional Coaching Connection.     Show Highlights The hardest moments are teachable moments if you can learn from the vulnerability Juggle the major changes with Instructional Coaching Connection. 6 pathways to  build your instructional coaching practice and model alongside to provide feedback and critiques. The practical emotional intelligence question to use to offer someone the exact support they need.  Dr Nathan prescribes the key strategy to create more value for your organization. Give the coordinates to your school's Northstar to create different pathways for coaches to operate to help and support teachers.    “We should be developing healthy, skeptical learners and then also independence of mind, teaching students to think independently and having the confidence to believe in themselves, to ask those questions and search for answers.” -Dr Nathan Lang-Raad Episode Transcript: Dr Nathan Lang-Raad  Dr Nathan Lang-Raad's Resources & Contact Info: Dr. Nathan Lang-Raadad.com Instructional Coaching Connection: Building Relationships to Better Support Teachers LinkedIn Twitter   Read my latest book! Learn why the ABCs of powerful professional development™ work – Grow your skills by integrating more Authenticity, Belonging, and Challenge into your life and leadership.   Read Mastermind: Unlocking Talent Within Every School Leader today! Apply to the Mastermind The mastermind is changing the landscape of professional development for school leaders.    100% of our members agree that the mastermind is the #1 way they grow their leadership skills.   Apply to the mastermind today!   SHOW SPONSORS: HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Transform how you lead to become a resilient and empowered change agent with Harvard's online Certificate in School Management and Leadership. Grow your professional network with a global cohort of fellow school leaders as you collaborate in case studies bridging the fields of education and business. Apply today at http://hgse.me/leader.   TEACHFX School leaders know that productive student talk drives student learning, but the average teacher talks 75% of class time! TeachFX is changing that with a “Fitbit for teachers” that automatically measures student engagement and gives teachers feedback about what they could do differently.  Learn more about the TeachFX app and get a special 20% discount for your school or district by visiting teachfx.com/blbs.   ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is the missing piece in many classrooms. Many teachers are great with the main content of the lesson. Organized Binder helps with powerful introductions, savvy transitions, and memorable lesson closings. Your students will grow their executive functioning skills (and as a bonus), your teachers will become more organized too. Help your students and staff level up with Organized Binder.   Copyright © 2022 Twelve Practices LLC            

Dr. Nathan D. Lang-Raad is an educator, speaker, and author. He is the Vice President of Strategy at Savvas Learning. Throughout his career, he has served as a teacher, elementary school administrator, high school administrator, and university adjunct professor. He was the Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, as well as education supervisor at NASA's Johnson Space Center. He was also the Chief Education Officer at WeVideo. He serves as the US State Ambassador for the Climate Action Project, a collaboration between the United Nations, World Wildlife Fund, NASA, and the Jane Goodall Institute, and an advisor for TAG (Take Action Global).   Nathan is the author of Everyday Instructional Coaching, The New Art and Science of Teaching Mathematics co-authored with Dr. Robert Marzano, WeVideo Every Day, Mathematics Unit Planning in a PLC at Work, Instructional Coaching Connection, The Boundless Classroom (with James Witty), and The Teachers of Oz, co-authored with Herbie Raad.   Nathan received a bachelor of arts degree in general science-chemistry from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, a master of education degree in administration and supervision from the University of Houston-Victoria, and a doctorate of education degree in learning organizations and strategic change from David Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee.   He resides with his husband, Herbie Raad, in beautiful Maine.   To learn more about Nathan's work, follow him on Twitter: @drlangraad   To book Nathan's services for keynotes and workshops, contact him at drlangraad@gmail.com.   -Coaching is a partnership. A coach is a cheerleader and consummate listener who guides and helps to further teaching and instructional practices.   -Nathan first noticed the value of a coach's role during his first year of teaching.  The experience of trust, and non-evaluative support, helped guide him though that year, paving the way forward as he grew as an educator.     -To give meaningful feedback while staying non evaluative, there has to be a deep level of trust. The relationship has to be organic and build over time. The goals and purpose need to be clearly articulated. Establishing that coaches are working with you not in some sort of hierarchical position.    -Building empathy comes from a  place of honesty and vulnerability. The coach needs to show they do not have all the answers. Every coach is still a learner, being honest about that can help with empathy building, in large ways. There is a power in numbers, and helping teachers to not feel like they are in it alone.   -Coaches can support effective team meetings by making sure they are extremely purposeful and well structured. Have meetings that have defined autonomy to accomplish agreed upon outcomes is key. There must be clear norms. Don't meet unless there is a clear agenda and purpose for that time together.   -There is this idea of success that it is the teacher or coach who never stop working. They are go, go, go! That level of productivity cannot be sustained, nor should it be. Our well being should always be the priority, meaning taking care of ourselves at home. You have to feed your soul. Then you can come back and be more productive and creative when you return to work.   -”Be loyal to yourself” - Be yourself, and out of digging into yourself, you will grow and thrive in that process.   -Asking questions - “I have some ideas about that, but I want to hear your thoughts first.”   Connect with Nathan: Social Media: @drlangraad Email:drlangraad@gmail.com Books: Instructional Coaching Connection New Book out next spring: Never Stop Asking

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. In this episode of “https://www.teachercast.net/episodes/ask-the-tech-coach/ (Ask the Tech Coach),” Jeff invites Dr. Nathan Lang-Reed and Dr. James Witty on the podcast to discuss their new book “https://www.amazon.com/Boundless-Classroom-Purposeful-Instruction-Environment/dp/1564849317/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32F206SNED0FC&keywords=the+boundless+classroom&qid=1650850610&s=books&sprefix=the+boundless+classroom%252Cstripbooks%252C51&sr=1-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=teach00-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=d3af58e516d93b41e89549838e459168&camp=1789&creative=9325 (The Boundless Classroom: Designing Purposeful Instruction for Any Learning Environment) from ISTE Books. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) About our Guest Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad Dr. Nathan D. Lang-Raad is an educator, speaker, and author. He is the Vice President of Strategy at Savvas Learning. Throughout his career, he has served as a teacher, elementary administrator,  high school administrator, and university adjunct professor. He was the Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, as well as education supervisor at NASA's Johnson Space Center. He was also the Chief Education Officer at WeVideo. He serves as the US State Ambassador for the Climate Action Project, a collaboration between the United Nations, World Wildlife Fund, NASA, and the Jane Goodall Institute, and an advisor for TAG (Take Action Global). Nathan is the author of Everyday Instructional Coaching, The New Art and Science of Teaching Mathematics co-authored with Dr. Robert Marzano, WeVideo Every Day, Mathematics Unit Planning in a PLC at Work, and The Teachers of Oz, co-authored with Herbie Raad. Nathan received a bachelor of arts degree in general science-chemistry from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, a master of education degree in administration and supervision from the University of Houston-Victoria, and a doctorate of education degree in learning organizations and strategic change from David Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. Use what you need from https://www.drlangraad.com/about (https://www.drlangraad.com/about) http://www.twitter.com/drlangraad (@drlangraad) | http://drlangraad.com/ (Drlangraad.com) James Witty James Vince Witty, Ed.D., Esq. is a Tennessee native with 20 years of experience working for and on behalf of students and families. Dr. Witty currently serves as Executive Director of Schools within the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools district, leading and supporting high schools. He earned a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Witty also received a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Tennessee and, most recently, a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Nashville School of Law. At the national level, Witty is known for authoring Exemplary Practices in Alternative Education: Indicators of Quality Programming, published by the National Alternative Education Association. He has served students, teachers, and families as a teacher, an executive principal, an adjunct professor, a district leader, and a director for the Tennessee Department of Education. Witty is also the...

We are so excited to introduce you to Chris Ann Horsley, the Director of Elementary Curriculum at Bonita Unified School District.  As a district and school site leader, Chris Ann has played a pivotal role in helping her schools become the number 1 ranked district on the California Reading Report Card. Listen in on this insightful conversation as Chris Ann discusses the fundamental systems she set in place to help her students and teachers succeed.  This is a good one!  Enjoy.

This week we chatted with Jeanne Norris who is a part of the Washington University Institute for School Partnership. She discussed some of the features and benefits of the MySci program, which she helped develop. This program provides teachers with quarterly kits, curriculum and professional development to incorporate high quality science material in their classrooms. Jeanne also discusses educative curriculum and some of the behind the scenes aspects of building elementary curriculum. She talks about how science can be tied to reading and math standards and help students grow holistically.

This week we chatted with Jeanne Norris who is a part of the Washington University Institute for School Partnership. She discussed some of the features and benefits of the MySci program, which she helped develop. This program provides teachers with quarterly kits, curriculum and professional development to incorporate high quality science material in their classrooms. Jeanne also discusses educative curriculum and some of the behind the scenes aspects of building elementary curriculum. She talks about how science can be tied to reading and math standards and help students grow holistically.

On today's episode, Misty and Jamie sit down with technology and curriculum experts from our partners in Hamilton City Schools and Milford Exempted Village Schools. Joining us today from Milford are: Dr. Rob Dunn, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning & Innovation, Paul Daniels, Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction, and Dr. Jill Hollandsworth-Smith, Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction. Our partners from Hamilton are: Tricia Smith, Co-Director of Technology and E-Learning and Dustin Mundey, Co-Director of Technology and Social Media.This conversation covers lessons learned over the past 12-15 months, what we've learned from educators stepping up and demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity. _____Don't forget to subscribe to The Vartek Podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. If you've got feedback or an idea for an episode, send us a note to info@vartek.com. Visit us on social:Twitter - @Vartek /@VartekPodcastLinkedIn - Vartek ServicesYouTube - Vartek Services, Inc.

Join us this week to hear the pandemic lessons from Lindenhurst School District. My guest Dr. Lisa Omeis shares her passion for literacy and kindness for all students. Dr. Lisa Omeis is the Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Curriculum & Instruction at Lindenhurst UFSD. With more than twenty years with the District, she has served as Principal, Assistant Principal an da teacher in multiple disciplines. She holds a Doctor of Education Degree from St. John's University where she specialized in Leadership and Accountability and is the Author of the Children's Book, Henry Has No Manners. Contact her via Linked in at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-omeis-a015b635/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode Kevan, a middle school teacher in Alberta, introduces the new draft elementary curriculum being put forward by the government of Alberta. This is the first in a series of shows which will deal with different aspects of the draft curriculum and the serious concerns being raised with its contents by educators, researchers,

Robin McClellan, is the Supervisor of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction for Sullivan County Public Schools in Sullivan County, TN, but even more importantly is a cheerleader for high-quality curricula (HQC) and a member of Curriculum Matters PLN. In Sullivan County, she spearheaded the implementation of high quality curricula across eleven elementary schools - in this podcast, she tells us all about it - and how the team she refers to as the "Game Changers" truly changed the trajectory for all students in her district. She shared she is fangirling us, but truly, WE are fangirling HER! Connect with Robin on Twitter @robin_mcclellan.

Dr. Grate talks to SSES Principal Robb Hedges, Teacher Jaima Kinsler, and Dir. of Elementary Curriculum, Carrie Alday. They had such an energizing conversation about literacy and what they’re doing at SSES to build relationships and develop a love of reading at every grade level!

Dr. Grate talks to SSES Principal Robb Hedges, Teacher Jaima Kinsler, and Dir. of Elementary Curriculum, Carrie Alday. They had such an energizing conversation about literacy and what they’re doing at SSES to build relationships and develop a love of reading at every grade level!

Jim is a teacher in Elk Grove, CA, and in his classroom, his students have tackled a variety of topics ranging from landscape blight to light pollution, and household hazardous waste disposal to improving middle school literacy rates and working to promote access to water while reducing plastic waste. In this episode, he shares how he uses video creation in conjunction with these projects. You can find Jim Bentley on Twitter @Curiosity_Films. Deeper Learning with WeVideo explores ways to inspire creativity in the classroom, activities that ignite deeper learning for students, and interviews with thought leaders in education that motivate teachers and influencers in education technology. Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad is a speaker, author and professional learning facilitator. He is the Chief Education Officer at WeVideo. Throughout his career, he has served as a teacher, assistant principal, university adjunct professor, consultant, and education strategist. He served as Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, as well as Education Supervisor at NASA's Johnson Space Center. He is a Google Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator, and 2016 Apple Teacher, serves on the board of the Student Voice Foundation and serves on the International Literacy Association Task Force. Nathan is the author of Everyday Instructional Coaching and co-author of The New Art and Science of Teaching Mathematics with Robert J. Marzano. ​ https://www.wevideo.com/education (WeVideo for Schools) https://www.youtube.com/wevideo (YouTube) https://www.twitter.com/wevideo (Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/groups/wevideoeducators/ (Facebook: WeVideo Educators) https://www.instagram.com/wevideo (Instagram) http://pages.wevideo.com/education-newsletter-subscribe (Sign up for our Education Newsletter)

Dr. Jennifer Williams is a member of the United Nations’ Global Goals Educator Task Force, #TeachSDGs. Our students today need to be engaged in authentic experiences that connect them to real people and real problems of our world. Through the sharing of stories and with unified efforts to tackle global issues, students can begin to discover the power they each have in making a difference at local and global levels. The Climate Action Project, connecting students from 64 countries and 250 schools, provides a unique opportunity for classrooms to take ACTION on climate change and to find their role in the United Nations’ Agenda for Sustainable Development. Climate change is an ideal topic for concentration as this issue is not one that sees borders of countries or is focused on any one geographic location---this is a problem for all---which means every single person can be part of a solution. Together as teachers, through experiences such as The Climate Action Project, we can #TeachSDGs and mobilize as world educators to reach the global goals by 2030. Learn more at teachsdgs.org and follow Jennifer on Twitter @JenWilliamsEdu. Deeper Learning with WeVideo explores ways to inspire creativity in the classroom, activities that ignite deeper learning for students, and interviews with thought leaders in education that motivate teachers and influencers in education technology. Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad is a speaker, author and professional learning facilitator. He is the Chief Education Officer at WeVideo. Throughout his career, he has served as a teacher, assistant principal, university adjunct professor, consultant, and education strategist. He served as Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, as well as Education Supervisor at NASA's Johnson Space Center. He is a Google Certified Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator, and 2016 Apple Teacher, serves on the board of the Student Voice Foundation and serves on the International Literacy Association Task Force. Nathan is the author of Everyday Instructional Coaching and co-author of The New Art and Science of Teaching Mathematics with Robert J. Marzano. ​ https://www.wevideo.com/education (WeVideo for Schools) https://www.youtube.com/wevideo (YouTube) https://www.twitter.com/wevideo (Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/groups/wevideoeducators/ (Facebook: WeVideo Educators) https://www.instagram.com/wevideo (Instagram) http://pages.wevideo.com/education-newsletter-subscribe (Sign up for our Education Newsletter)

Dr. Grate talks with Carrie Alday, Director of Elementary Curriculum, and Tonya Moody, Instructional Coach at MTES, about how Readers Workshop is growing readers socially, emotionally and academically and creating lifelong independent readers!

Dr. Grate talks with Carrie Alday, Director of Elementary Curriculum, and Tonya Moody, Instructional Coach at MTES, about how Readers Workshop is growing readers socially, emotionally and academically and creating lifelong independent readers!

In this episode, Laura speaks to educators and experts about Response to Intervention and if it truly the best way to help students improve. Hear from Lynn Hobratschk, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction at Friendswood ISD, TX; Jim Wright, Author of 4 books on RTI, Founder of Intervention Central; and Dr. Douglas Fuchs, Professor of Special Education, Nicholas Hobbs Chair of Special Education and Human Development, Professor of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical School in the Department of Special Education, and eminent researcher and writer.

Assistant Supt. of Educational Services Dr. Mike Swize and Director of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction Dr. Simone Kovats talk about professional development for teachers

Dr. Grate talks with Carrie Alday, Director of Elementary Curriculum, about the new Instructional Coaches and how they’re making a huge difference in our schools!

Dr. Grate talks with Carrie Alday, Director of Elementary Curriculum, about the new Instructional Coaches and how they’re making a huge difference in our schools!

If you want to bring the skills of the 21st century into your classroom but don’t know where to start, drop what you’re doing and listen to this episode right now! This week, we have a special guest – Kiki Prottsman – who is the Curriculum Development Manager for Elementary Curriculum at Code.org.  Kiki has [...]

I was young, bright and committed to being the smartest person in the room. Life had other plans. Follow: @nalang1 @Jonharper70bd @bamradionetwork Dr. Nathan Lang is currently a National Consultant at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMHCO) and the founder. Previously, he was the Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. He has been a high school science teacher, elementary assistant principal, high school assistant principal, university adjunct professor, and was an Education Supervisor at the NASA-Johnson Space Center. He is co-founder of @leadupnow & #leadupchat #divergED