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Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET discuss apps in this episode of Learn Smarter: the Educational Therapy Podcast. Their take on apps and support mechanisms may be surprising.  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast   How to connect with us: Join our e-mail list Rachel's Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph's My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist   Other episodes mentioned: Executive Functioning Series Ep 303: 3 Questions All Parents Should be Asking Their Learners (Educational Therapy Series)

Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET reshare episode 112 of Learn Smarter: the Educational Therapy podcast. The teams of Kapp Educational Therapy Group and My Ed Therapist inspired this episode! Nearly every daily activity can be turned into an executive functioning episode. Rachel & Steph dig into all the executive functioning projects they like to do over summer with their learners. They also share how to use metacognition and frameworks to bolster executive functioning. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast   How to connect with us: Join our e-mail list Rachel's Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph's My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist

In this episode of Real English Conversations podcast, Amy and Curtis delve into the effectiveness of different language learning activities. They challenge the notion that passive activities like watching TV shows or listening to podcasts without engagement can significantly boost language skills.   Amy emphasizes the importance of active learning, suggesting techniques like note-taking while listening to podcasts and watching videos in segments to better understand and retain information.   Tune in for more insightful tips on optimizing your language learning journey!     Get the Special REC Subscriber Lesson Pack! Enjoy a special set of premium lessons we've put together for our podcast followers ($50 value - yours for FREE!) Get this lesson pack here!   CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!   Unlock your fluency with teacher Curtis! Find a lesson time and book your trial lesson now!

Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET, are back to share some behind-the-scenes news about how the podcast is produced. Additionally they share some personal news, an update about YouTube and the exciting news that Learn Smarter Pro is back!  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast   How to connect with us: Join our e-mail list Rachel's Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph's My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist

Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET invited some of the Fall 2022 cohort of Learn Smarter Pro to talk about the experience. These Pro-sters share how they came to be Smarties and what went into their decision to join Learn Smarter Pro. They share what their experience was like and the value of the community that was cultivated. They share their favorite trainings and how Learn Smarter Pro brought momentum to their business. They also share what they want other people to know about Learn Smarter Pro. Connect with our Pro-sters: Nicole Santiago, Executive Function Coach & Advocate: www.familyADDventures.com Alla Lazareva, Executive Functioning Coach & Learning Specialist: www.myacademicskills.com Amy Epp, Social & Academic Coaching: www.amyepp.com   Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast   How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel's Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph's My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist   Other episodes mentioned:  Ep 134: Learn Smarter Pro Ep 207: Building Momentum to the Business and Life You Want with Educational Therapist and Learn Smarter Proster Jessica Mintz (Business Practices Series) Ep 209: Why You Shouldn't Wait to Start Business Coaching (Business Practices Series) Ep 218: Business Intentionality and New Motherhood with Educational Therapist & Former Learn Smarter Pro-ster Alena Houghton (Business Practices Series) Ep 241: 10 Things We've Learned From Learn Smarter Pro (Business Series)

Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET get asked a lot of questions about Learn Smarter Pro and today they're answering it for you. Listen in to get your frequently asked questions about Learn Smarter Pro answered! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel's Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph's My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned: Ep 134: Learn Smarter Pro Ep 207: Building Momentum to the Business and Life You Want with Educational Therapist and Learn Smarter Proster Jessica Mintz (Business Practices Series) Ep 209: Why You Shouldn't Wait to Start Business Coaching (Business Practices Series) Ep 218: Business Intentionality and New Motherhood with Educational Therapist & Former Learn Smarter Pro-ster Alena Houghton (Business Practices Series) Ep 241: 10 Things We've Learned From Learn Smarter Pro (Business Series)

I see so many of my students working very hard on their English but, they aren't studying with a specific focus or strategy, which is really slowing down their progress and taking up a lot of time.   In this podcast conversation, Curtis and Amy share some strategies to focus on the areas of your English where you need to improve most to start seeing real results in much less time.   Do you love our podcast conversations? Get full access to ALL of our conversations lesson including the ones that are exclusively available to premium members. Get the 80+ conversations here! Unlock your fluency with Real Conversations with native speakers. Find a lesson time and book your trial lesson now! Learn to use phrasal verbs faster with crazy stories that are impossible to forget! Use phrasal verbs easily and sound more natural. Learn more about our course here! Get our latest podcast episode here! Read along with the text, find cool expressions, and quickly improve your listening. Get this free lesson here!

Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET discuss ten things they have learned from hosting Learn Smarter Pro. They chat about the common pain points that have emerged from all the Pro-sters who have participated in Learn Smarter Pro the past few years and what they have learned as coaches of the program. Other episodes mentioned:  Ep 134: Learn Smarter Pro Ep 207: Building Momentum to the Business and Life You Want with Educational Therapist and Learn Smarter Proster Jessica Mintz (Business Practices Series) Ep 209: Why You Shouldn't Wait to Start Business Coaching (Business Practices Series) Ep 218: Business Intentionality and New Motherhood with Educational Therapist & Former Learn Smarter Pro-ster Alena Houghton (Business Practices Series) Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel's Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph's My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist  

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Most parents look forward to the start of a new school year. Their kids no longer need to be entertained all day every day and they get a bit of a break. However, if you the parent of a neurodivergent kid who struggles in school, you probably dread the start of a new school year — I know I did.    In this episode of the Beautifully Complex Podcast, I'm talking with educational therapists, Stephanie Pitts and Rachel Kapp about how to create a plan for a smooth start to the school year. You'll learn about the 3 systems you need to support, how to simplify, and the communication necessary for your child to have a good school year.

Educational therapist, new mom and Learn Smarter Pro-ster Alena Houghton joins Rachel and Steph to talk about her experience deciding to build a new business while raising a new baby. They chatted about her decision to join Learn Smarter Pro and the mindset work she had to do to make the commitment. They talked about how Learn Smarter Pro helped her become very intentional about what she was building and why. They discussed the mindset work of new business ownership and how motherhood would help provide a lens and context to her decision to work for herself. Alena also shared her vision for the future and how Learn Smarter Pro was going to help her get there. Connect with Alena:  www.soempoweredtherapy.com alena@soempoweredtherapy.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel's Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph's My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist

Educators are constantly learning how to better teach neurodivergent learners, but often we overlook the opportunity to help the students be better learners. How does educational therapy work? Is it dependent on the learner having a diagnosis? What is the process for working with families? We talk with Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts, educational therapists and hosts of the Learn Smarter podcast, about helping learners learn, on episode 125. And if you're an educator, we have a course that will help you understand and support those neurodivergent learners. It's called Strategies for Supporting Twice-Exceptional Students. It's available now to school districts, who are licensing it for their educators, and using it to fulfill CE/PD requirements. Here's a link to more information. Join our Facebook group to participate in our June AMA! ABOUT OUR GUESTS - Rachel Kapp grew up in Los Angeles, California. She attended UC Berkeley, and studied abroad in Rome, Italy. She discovered educational therapy after teaching preschool for 7 years in Los Angeles, and then went on to open her practice, Kapped Therapy of Los Angeles. Stephanie Pitts is also a Los Angeles native, and was a student in both public and private schools. She attended USC, and later went on to teach elementary school. She served as an executive functioning mentor for a family of 9, after which she opened her educational therapy practice, My Ed Therapist. Together, they host the Learn Smarter Podcast. You can support the podcast at www.patreon.com/neurodiversity. The Neurodiversity Podcast is on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and you're invited to join our Facebook Group. For more information go to www.NeurodiversityPodcast.com Thank you for caring about neurodivergent people.

Educational Therapist Jessica Mintz joins Rachel and Steph for the podcast today. She shares her story of why and how she came to be an educational therapist. Jessica was a part of the last cohort of Learn Smarter Pro, the group coaching program for educational therapists and learning specialists looking to build a private practice. She shares the mindset work she had to do to convince herself she was deserving and worthy of the support, how Learn Smarter Pro helped her identify and establish practical boundaries and how Learn Smarter Pro helped create momentum to building the business she wants. She also shares how she really valued the group aspect of the program.  Connect with Jessica Mintz:  jessicaedtherapy@gmail.com www.jmeducationalconsulting.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel's Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph's My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist

Hello all! I'm back with Steph and Rachel from the Learn Smarter podcast to talk about a topic that we've all likely experienced in some form or another: kids lying about homework. The post 282. Why Learners Lie (and What to do About It) w/ Rachel Kapp & Steph Pitts appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.

Celebrate! Rachel and Steph celebrate 200 episodes of Learn Smarter: the Educational Therapy podcast. They pull back the curtain on what podcasting means to them and how the podcast has informed their role as clinicians and business owners. Also they announce some exciting news about their Board Certification. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel's Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph's My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned: Ep 179: Classic ADHD: Avoidance and Lies with Annie (Success Stories)

You are in for a treat with this episode, because on Diverse Thinking Different Learning, it is Game Time! Did you know that the board games that might be collecting dust on your shelves could be used to help children? They help all children, but can be very powerful tools for those who learn and think differently. Not only are games fun to play, but they can be used to improve language skills, executive functioning, memory, and numerical skills. Today's guest lists many of the ways that a simple card game can be “up-leveled” to facilitate learning. Stephanie Pitts, owner of My Ed Therapist, is known as “The Game Whisperer” and in this episode she shares her experience with games in her practice. With over 200 games in her collection, Stephanie has creative ideas that give a simple game the twists it needs to become something even better - a learning tool. Be sure to also check out the links below and follow her on Instagram to find ways to facilitate learning during your next family game night.     Show Notes: [3:20] - Specifically for kids who learn differently, games are very helpful, but we don't often use them. [4:34] - What better way to reach a child than by having fun? [6:10] - Games can be made to be educational and can target many skills. [7:03] - For many kids who have already experienced so much failure, winning a game that is educational without them realizing is impactful. [8:34] - Stephanie says that games are “low investment, high return.” [9:44] - Some games are specifically designed to target a specific skill, but Stephanie demonstrates how other games can be “up-leveled” and used differently. [11:15] - Games can also be used as a simple break between difficult tasks. [13:11] - By using games, you can gather so much information about someone. [14:38] - Stephanie explains that video games have provided an outlet for students during the pandemic but when it affects behavior, it could be a problem. [17:20] - As a result of the pandemic, socializing and problem solving have been affected. [19:02] - Games provide practice for students without the pressure of earning a grade. [20:20] - Stephanie gives some examples on how games can support reading comprehension and following directions. [23:00] - As a parent, don't overthink it. Just simply play the game and have fun. [24:40] - Some games can even help auditory processing. [25:08] - Stephanie lists some of her favorite games to target specific skills. [27:43] - Some games take too long for Stephanie to play with her clients in a session, but she recommends playing them as a family or looking into the junior version. [28:57] - Stephanie is very active on Instagram where she shares different ways to use games. She is also the co-host of the Learn Smarter podcast.    About Our Guest: Stephanie Pitts is the owner of My Ed Therapist, an educational therapy group practice in Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, and virtually, nationwide. She works with students one-on-one to help parents get a full picture of what is going on with their children, reading reports, conducting assessments, and creating and attending individualized learning plans and meetings. Known as “The Game Whisperer,” with a collection of over 200 games she uses with her clients, Stephanie expertly weaves fun and play into her work with clients to help them have more fun learning and make better connections between kids, parents, and educators. Stephanie is a Los Angeles native and received her B.A. in Sociology from USC and a Master's Degree in Education from Pepperdine University. She completed her Certificate in Educational Therapy at CSUN and has been trained as an Academic Coach. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her two dachshunds, traveling, and spending time with friends.   Connect with Stephanie Pitts: Instagram Website Learn Smarter Podcast ChildNEXUS Provider Profile: Stephanie Pitts   Links and Related Resources: The Intersection of Executive Function, ADHD, and Other Learning Differences Learn Smarter Podcast featuring Dr. Karen Wilson   Links to Game Specific Episodes of Learn Smarter Podcast: Ep 19: Steph's Top Games and Apps (Reading Series) Ep 32: Our Favorite Apps and Games of 2018 Ep 64: Steph's Favorite Math Apps & Games for Elementary (Math Series) Ep 80: Steph's Favorite Middle/High School Math Games (Math Series) Ep 139: Social Emotional Games with Tara Eddy (Professionals Series) Ep 187: Steph's Favorite Games of 2021   Join our email list so that you can receive information about upcoming webinars - ChildNEXUS.com The Diverse Thinking Different Learning podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are not considered treatment and do not necessarily reflect those of ChildNEXUS, Inc or the host, Dr. Karen Wilson.

Stephanie Pitts is the owner of My Ed Therapist, an educational therapy group practice in Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, and virtually, nationwide. She is also the co-host of Learn Smarter: the Educational Therapy Podcast. She works with students one-on-one to help parents get a full picture of what is going on with their children, reading [...] The post How Getting Back to Basics can be the Bedrock for Expanding Your Message Exponentially appeared first on Amanda Berlin -- Communication Strategy and Business Consulting.

It's that time of year again! Stephanie shares her favorite games of 2021. If you're on our email list, you already received her list in a freebie! If you're not on the Learn Smarter email list, what are you waiting for? Join us on our website  www.learnsmarterpodcast.com. Learn Smarter Pro is coming back! Listen to find out more and join the waitlist here. Ep 134: Learn Smarter Pro Ep 185: Announcements and Updates Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel's Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph's My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned: Ep 19: Steph's Top Games and Apps (Reading Series) Ep 32: Our Favorite Apps and Games of 2018 Ep 64: Steph's Favorite Math Apps & Games for Elementary  Ep 80: Steph's Favorite Middle/High School Math Games (Math Series)  

In this episode, Lauren has a conversation with Renee Pena Lopez, an Early Childhood Intervention Specialist in New York City and also the creator of The Magic of Littles. They discuss working with young kids, the importance of play, and the need for connection. Renee's passion comes from her own lived experience. Her life started as a preemie born to deaf parents. She had health problems as well as a delay in language skills development. It was later discovered she was also dyslexic. She understands the importance of kids getting help as young as possible. This has fueled her drive to work with young children. Lauren and Renee discuss some of the problems currently faced by educators:Time management and workload of hybrid learning.Trying to balance workload while still making connections with kids.Anxiety for what the future holds. Don't miss Renee's advice for educators and how she manages her stress during this episode!  Notable Podcast Quote: Your presence is what's needed and makes all the difference. Renee's Podcast RecommendationsFor kids: Julia's Library, Highlights Hangouts.For educators: Unruffled by Janet Lansbury, Learn Smarter (educational therapy).Renee also offers a toolkit for teachers dealing with challenging behaviors in the early childhood classroom. It's called “Can I play, too?” and is available on her website. Guest Bio:Renee Pena Lopez is an Early Childhood Intervention Specialist, proud native New Yorker, and Mama of a quirky and lovely 5-year-old. She is a licensed special education/early childhood teacher who has a passion for quirky learners such as herself. Renee attended Bard College for her B.A. in Dance and Integrated Arts (Video and Arts Education). During her journey, she fell in love with Early Childhood while working at an enrichment school, where the director took a chance on her and suggested she go into the field. She decided to attend Mercy College, majoring in Teaching Students with Disabilities, Birth-Grade 6, and Early Childhood. Now, Renee pulls from her creative background in dance and her vast experience in an array of classrooms from museums to progressive spaces to play-based models. She works with Teachers of Littles to help them make sense of their Littles play, by finding the magic that makes them shine. Together, we Rethink Interventions! You can find Renee on Instagram, Facebook, or her website.Try-at-home tips:You don't have to do “all the things”.Check and Connect. Do you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode! Email questions to podcast@thebehaviorhub.com or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help! Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.

Supporting struggling learners can be a challenge when we don't know the root of the problem or which strategies to employ. In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we've invited educational therapists Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts from Learn Smarter, the Educational Therapy Podcast to teach us about how educational therapists support learners, teachers […] The post 134. Executive Functioning and Motivation with Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts from Learn Smarter the Educational Therapy Podcast appeared first on Educalme.

Today’s Episode with Stephanie Pitts:You can find Stephanie Pitts at www.myedtherapist.com, on social media @myedtherapist, catch her on Learn Smarter podcasts on all podcast discoveries, and on her podcast website: learnsmarterpodcast.comStephanie started out as a teacher before she found her true passion as an educational therapist where she is able to help those with learning differences and disabilities to reach their full potential. In a classroom setting, there is only so much time you can devote to one student before being pulled away to the next. Being able to work one-on-one with a student for a longer period of time is much more beneficial and fulfilling for both the student and educational therapist.Stephanie got her first clients through word of mouth and personal relationships. Once she decided to move to LA, she transitioned to receiving new clients through professional relationships and networking.Stephanie’s learning curve came on the business side of things; She had a business buddy who helped with problem solving. She then got a business coach where she learned a great amount about how to run her own business and tips about what to specifically focus on. Resources that are helpful for Stephanie are podcasts and books about how to help learners, as well as her business coach. Stephanie had her first team member in 2017, a couple years after entering the business world.Stephanie has gradually expanded her team of educators. Originally, she had several people reach out to her and asked if she was hiring. After that, she put ads up and used her network to see if anyone knew other educators that would want to join her team.Social media does not necessarily bring in new clients but it does help put her out there as an expert in educational therapy. Looking for gaps has also been beneficial for Stephanie. For example, there was not a podcast for education therapy and that was a gap that Stephanie was able to fill.Although there is not a direct financial return by using social media, there is still huge value in utilizing Instagram or other social media in terms of focusing on your long-term goals and the bigger picture. Once Stephanie started having a lot of work on her hands, having a team, a business manager, and podcast partner has been extremely helpful and supportive for her. Other areas that educators could find profitable value include talking to schools and parents, focusing on one project at a time and making that project sustainable before moving on to the next. Now, Stephanie knows that she should have a lawyer, a CPA, and a bookkeeper. It is a huge undertaking, but if you have this type of support, you will come out the other side so accomplished and proud. In terms of raising rates, it is hard to separate emotions, especially as an educational therapist. Taking out the emotion and offering what you believe you deserve while also being reasonable is the best way to approach raising rates.Owning a business is not easy, but if you stick with it through all of the successes and failures with a great team, you will be successful. If you are a new educator, do not second guess yourself and always trust yourself. Enjoy the show? Leave us a rating and review:https://ratethispodcast.com/earnmoretutoringHelp our podcast grow! Become a patron here for perks and benefits: https://www.patreon.com/earnmoretutoringIs there something you would like to see on this podcast that you’re not seeing? Send us an email at info@earnmoretutoring.com

Educational therapy is oftentimes an unknown term for parents and families. This podcast episode may even be the first time you've heard it yourself. That is why I am so excited to have a passionate educational therapist as our guest today on the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast.   Rachel Kapp is an educational therapist with an extensive background in the field of education. After working with so many types of students through tutoring in private practice, she became passionate about building relationships with and helping students who learn differently. She completed her coursework in Educational Therapy at the California State University, Northridge in 2015 and her Master's degree in 2016. She is now a sought after educational therapist and co-host of the Learn Smarter Podcast.   Rachel's mission is so clear in this episode and to say our missions align is an understatement. Listen to find out how she reignites the love of learning for students on their journey towards becoming independent and autonomous learners.   Show Notes: [1:39] - The first podcast that Karen was a guest for was Rachel's podcast Learn Smarter and inspired her to start Diverse Thinking Different Learning. [3:22] - Educational therapy is not typically a term parents are familiar with. As an educational therapist, Rachel works one-on-one with students with different learning profiles to help provide skills and strategies that guide them towards becoming independent and autonomous learners. [4:53] - For many children, there has been a significant struggle over an extended period of time which may have led them to lose their love of learning. [5:21] - Children hear conversations in their home and at school that they aren't performing well enough and get the message that they aren't trying. [6:10] - The first step for Rachel as an educational therapist is to honor the journey they've been on. [8:05] - Rachel and a fellow educational therapist that co-hosts her podcast have come up with a framework called the ABC's of Educational Therapy. The first phase is the assessment phase. [9:14] - During the first phase of gathering information, Rachel listens to the child's explain their experiences and this is often the first time the student has shared this information in a space without judgment. [9:27] - The next stage is the building process. This is where skills and strategies are being built. Rachel also describes what this could look like in virtual learning. [10:57] - Eventually, Rachel is able to take a step back and let the child be independent. Most parents are scared of this because things are working smoothly, but the child is ready. [11:52] - Educational therapy looks different for each student. What works for one child might not be best for another. [13:13] - Educational therapists also serve in a way as a case manager. The parent coaching piece has become very important. [14:38] - Sometimes when we step back, the student falls. But Rachel says this is a necessary step in learning. [15:22] - Learning happens when it is active and productive. It happens when things are hard but not too hard.  [16:33] - An educational therapist is not interested in the content being learned. It's about teaching the students how to access the curriculum and giving them strategies on what to do when they don't understand. [17:41] - Teachers have risen to the challenge with virtual learning. Ask for help if needed. [19:56] - Karen and Rachel discuss how writing is a huge challenge. Rachel breaks down how she approaches helping students with writing as an educational therapist. [21:43] - Is it an issue of not being able to think of content or is it an issue of not being able to write it down? [22:59] - Breaking down the writing process to be more achievable is key. The mechanics of writing should be the last step. [24:10] - A lot of schools and teachers are open to different approaches, so ask for clarification. [25:56] - With distance learning, parents are seeing problems that educational therapists have been seeing for a long time, particularly the difficulty of using online portals. [27:10] - Part of the building process for virtual learning is developing systems, routines, and calendars to organize their days. [28:16] - In this building process, the goal is to build a strong system of managing time, managing things, and creating rules. [30:02] - Therapists have a unique perspective because they can see the online portals of all schools and classrooms. Rachel describes what works best in her experience. [31:43] - Rachel shares that in all her years of working as an educational therapist, she has never met a parent that has said that their child does not experience anxiety about learning. [34:13] - Helping kids create their own rules is part of Rachel's process as well. This is empowering.   About Our Guest: Rachel grew up in Los Angeles. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Sociology and minored in Jewish Studies. Rachel began tutoring students in high school, eventually choosing to pursue a career in education. For over six years, Rachel was a lead preschool teacher where she gained a firm foundation in explicit teaching. Rachel has been a tutor in private practice since 2004, working with students in a variety of subjects including all levels of math, reading, history and writing. After working with so many types of students over the years and realizing she was passionate about building relationships with and helping students who learn differently, Rachel decided to pursue Educational Therapy. She completed her coursework at the California State University, Northridge in December 2015 and Masters degree in December 2016. In her free time, Rachel loves spending time with her husband, Adam, and their dog, Fritzy, watching Cal Football, cooking for friends, and spinning. She is now a sought after Educational therapist and co-host of the Learn Smarter Podcast.   Connect with Rachell Kapp: Kapp Ed Therapy Web Site Learn Smarter Podcast ChildNEXUS Profile: Rachel Kapp Kapp Ed Therapy on Instagram Links and Resources: ChildNEXUS Home Page ChildNEXUS Instagram The Intersection of Executive Function, ADHD, and Other Learning Differences Learn Smarter Episode 29: Frequently Asked Questions Learn Smarter Episode 07: Educational Therapy vs. Tutoring Learn Smarter Episode 08: A Session in the Life Learn Smarter Episode 37: How Educational Therapy Words (Framework of ET)  

Learn Smarter Pro is back! You asked and we’re saying “yes!” Learn Smarter Pro is our 8 week coaching program for learning specialists and ed therapists in private practice who want to learn from the benefit of our experience. Wondering how we built thriving practices? That’s where we dig in and spill all the tea. Listen in to hear more and learn how to apply! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist

Trying to use Saturday to get some work done and be more effective and Sunday is supposed to be all about planning so I got something set up for tomorrow to help me plan more than just next week

Learning is the single most important skill: if you know how to learn, you can get good at anything else. Today we're joined by Josh Kaufman, author of The Personal MBA, to explore the 20 hour rule, the problems with 10,000 hours, cognitive biases, and how you can learn anything more quickly.About our Guest: Josh is the author of three bestselling books: The Personal MBA, The First 20 Hours, and How to Fight a Hydra. The Personal MBA is a #1 international bestseller, and he's also responsible for one of my favorite TED talks which has more than 22 million views - The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything.Support the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.Key Topics:2:15: Why focus on business and learning?5:30: 20 hours vs. 10,000 hours.9:00: The power law of practice.11:30: Precommitment, and making it through 20 hours. 15:00: The importance of deliberate practice. 17:00: Fast feedback loops. 19:45: Breaking big tasks into small tasks. 26:40: Responses to threat, and how our psychological state impacts learning. 32:30: Cognitive biases and social proof.38:40: “Commitment and consistency” bias. 46:00: Recap.Sponsors:Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month! Want to sleep better? Try the legendary Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.Connect with the show:Follow us on InstagramFollow Rick on FacebookFollow Forrest on FacebookSubscribe on iTunes

As this show airs, we’re reaching two important milestones. We hit the 100K downloads mark, which is thrilling in itself. We also are approaching the fourth anniversary of the Embracing Intensity podcast, which means we’ve been at this for quite a while now! Reach out to me at Aurora Remember and let me know what “embracing intensity” means to you. We will feature these in our upcoming anniversary show next week! For now, enjoy another informative show with my inspiring guest who I've been a fan of for quite some time. Seth Perler’s life’s work has been dedicated to helping kids overcome executive functioning challenges so they can have great futures despite our outdated educational systems. Seth’s mission is to help compassionate and proactive parents, educators, and others who care about kids. He wants to give honest, practical, and unconventional approaches to helping complicated, struggling students without BS or misinformation. He wants to teach the world about executive function, which is at the root of student struggles. Seth’s vision is a day when we don’t need executive functioning coaches because education is wildly successful at empowering all students with everything they need to have happy, healthy, and successful lives. Show Highlights: Why Seth is intensely passionate about helping struggling students and changing educators to understand these kids better How Seth grew up as a curious, free-spirited kid who loved animals and nature but never fit into “the box” in school How Seth was labeled as a lazy, irresponsible failure--and his “fire was squelched” How Seth became a teacher of gifted kids but soon became frustrated with the system How Seth’s personal brand of intensity loves nature and the environment and feels the suffering of other people, animals, and plants Why Seth hates to see kids struggle to be understood How Seth is intense with his sensory experiences and emotions How kids’ feelings are invalidated by cultural factors that teach them that acknowledging their feelings is not OK Why Seth had a hopeless and cynical attitude as a kid, knowing he was “not like the other kids” How Seth learned to escape by going into social settings to avoid being alone Why Seth felt trapped by his “darkness” How Seth lived in his problem until he found the tools to step into the solution How Seth uses his fire for good by teaching what he most needs to learn and using what he has struggled with to help others How Seth harnesses the power of his intensity through meditation, the #1 way he understands himself Seth’s advice to those who don’t think they can meditate How Seth helps kids learn to shine through new mindsets, systems, and routines Seth’s advice: Focus on helping others with a heart and spirit of service Meditate and have times of stillness Learn to journal Get in touch with your story to know what is BS and what is truth Resources: Connect with Seth:   Seth Perler  and Executive Function Summit   Find Seth on YouTube and his podcast, Learn Smarter.    

Let’s delve deep into the vast spectrum of Mostly Nothing with today's episode, where we will be focusing on the process of learning and how to do so efficiently. We will discuss the internal process, types, and methods for optimizing your learning. The importance of continuous learning is touched upon, and how it is, we can pave the way for a more fruitful understanding. Enjoy, Mostly Nothing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rachel and Steph from the Learn Smarter podcast are back! As educational therapists who’ve been working the front lines over the last few months, they have quite a bit of experience and knowledge to share around online learning, appropriate expectations for kids during this time, and navigating the conflict that will inevitably come up as stress runs high in families. ... Read More The post 145: Learning at Home w/ Rachel Kapp & Steph Pitts from the Learn Smarter Podcast appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.

On today’s episode, Amanda and Vickie welcome fellow-podcasters, Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts from Learn Smarter: the Educational Therapy Podcast, whose show is based on the work that they do as educational therapists in the greater Los Angeles area. They work one-on-one with learners with different learning profiles and teach them how to become independent and autonomous learners. They started the podcast because not enough people know about educational therapy and the services that they offer, and since their services are rather expensive, they wanted to offer their knowledge to people who didn’t have access to therapy due to geographic location, scheduling conflicts, or financial considerations. Rachel has an office in Beverly Hills, while Stephanie’s office is located in Redondo Beach. Show Highlights: People can claim to be “Educational Therapists” without having the background or training because the industry is not regulated. Please check the Association of Educational Therapists website to make sure that the person you’re interested in working with is properly certified. Rachel and Stephanie provide an overview of their educational background. Executive functioning is a huge area of need that they serve, but they also work with kids who have ADHD or need writing and math remediation. Rachel and Stephanie share some of the most popular episodes of The Learn Smarter podcast, as well as a series that inspires hope: 02: How to Calender 10: ADHD and Executive Function 20: The Perfect Storm: Writing and Executive Functioning Success Stories Series Learn Smarter’s fundamental beliefs are that all students want to please and all students are able to learn. Not every parent has the same academic experience as their child and might have a hard time empathizing, so creating a deeper understanding from parent to child is very important. Rachel and Stephanie relate their favorite success stories. Links/Resources: 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 in 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: Facebook Instagram Twitter IEP website This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matters, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs. Facebook Private Group - Inclusive Education Project Podcast Connect with Rachel and Stephanie! Learn Smarter Podcast Stephanie’s My Ed Therapist Website Stephanie’s My Ed Therapist Instagram Stephanie’s My Ed Therapist Facebook Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group Website Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group Instagram Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group Facebook Association of Educational Therapists

In this English podcast, you will learn how to improve your English skills by Identifying the most effective types of activities to rapidly increase your language learning with actionable tips to change your learning strategy. Plus, get some effective activities that will help you learn smarter and faster as an independent language learner!

We’re kicking off 2020 with Podcast Month! Each week we’ll be featuring a new education podcast covering a unique space in the world of education. Today we are hearing from the hosts of the Learn Smarter Podcast, Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts! Rachel and Stephanie both grew up in Southern California and grew up to become elementary school teachers. They met in educational therapy graduate school and became close friends. They supported each other as they each opened their own education therapy practices. They now co-host the Learn Smarter podcast together where they discuss educational therapy and ways to support students with different learning profiles. Links Learn Smarter Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learn-smarter-podcast/id1382085958 Learn Smarter Website: https://learnsmarterpodcast.com Rachel Kapp Educational Therapy Website: https://www.kappedtherapy.com Stephanie Pitts Educational Therapy Website: https://myedtherapist.com   You can find all our episodes on SoundCloud, the iTunes Store, Google Play, and Spotify. We would love to connect with you! Please email us at schoolofthoughtpodcast@gmail.com to tell us who you are, what you think about the show, and who we should talk to next. Connect with us and the rest of our tribe by searching for School of Thought Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

We’re kicking off 2020 with Podcast Month! Each week we’ll be featuring a new education podcast covering a unique space in the world of education. Today we are hearing from the hosts of the Learn Smarter Podcast, Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts! Rachel and Stephanie both grew up in Southern California and grew up to become elementary school teachers. They met in educational therapy graduate school and became close friends. They supported each other as they each opened their own education therapy practices. They now co-host the Learn Smarter podcast together where they discuss educational therapy and ways to support students with different learning profiles. Links Learn Smarter Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learn-smarter-podcast/id1382085958 Learn Smarter Website: https://learnsmarterpodcast.com Rachel Kapp Educational Therapy Website: https://www.kappedtherapy.com Stephanie Pitts Educational Therapy Website: https://myedtherapist.com   You can find all our episodes on SoundCloud, the iTunes Store, Google Play, and Spotify. We would love to connect with you! Please email us at schoolofthoughtpodcast@gmail.com to tell us who you are, what you think about the show, and who we should talk to next. Connect with us and the rest of our tribe by searching for School of Thought Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

This is a very special episode that was jointly produced by The Testing Psychologist and Learn Smarter: the Educational Therapy podcast. Tune in to hear Rachel & Steph be interviewed by Dr. Jeremy Sharp discuss all things educational therapy. Dr. Sharp, Rachel & Steph chatted about what educational therapy is, the best ways to support students struggling with executive functioning, how to deal with rigid learners, and how Rachel & Steph like to partner with assessors. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Sharp you can visit his website: http://www.thetestingpsychologist.com/

Rachel Kapp and Steph Pitts, co-hosts of the Learn Smarter podcast, really brought the fire to today’s interview! Their collective energy made this a dynamic, fun conversation about educational therapy and executive functioning intervention for kids. We covered a lot of ground. Here are just a few things that came up in our conversation… What is educational therapy The first ... Read More The post TTP #102: Rachel Kapp & Steph Pitts – Educational Therapy & Executive Functioning Intervention appeared first on The Testing Psychologist.

Today, Rachel & Steph dive back into a favorite topic at Learn Smarter: calendaring! They give an update on Rachel’s calendaring experiment and talk about the goals of a calendar. Then they share their favorite pro-tips for Google Calendar (their calendar of choice).   How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist   Other episodes mentioned: Ep 70: How "Organization" Leads to Disaster (Executive Function Series) Ep 02: How to calendar

With this podcast, we're kicking off our four-part series on back-to-school resources to help students reach their next stage of development. Throughout the series, strategies and insights shared by our speakers will be useful to students of all abilities. Today's guests include Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts, educational therapists and co-hosts of the Learn Smarter […]The post 111: Helping Teens Learn Smarter appeared first on The Scholarship Shark.

This week, Rachel interviews educational therapists and co-hosts of the Learn Smarter podcast, Stephanie Pitts & Rachel Kapp! Stephanie and Rachel share what educational therapy is, why executive functioning is so important, and strategies they utilize to help learners improve task initiation, time management, and motivation!   Key ideas this week include:

Happy podcastaversary, Smarties! Cory Zacker, who is a longtime Smartie, interviews Rachel & Steph today to mark their first year of podcasting anniversary. Rachel & Steph pull back the curtain on the origins of Learn Smarter and how it gets produced each week and what has happened to them, professionally and personally, as a result of the podcast.Most important, though, Rachel & Steph want to thank you, Smarties for being on this journey with them. How to connect with us: Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist

Welcome to our new series! Rachel & Steph are delighted to welcome Christine Walsh as their very first guest of Learn Smarter: the Educational Therapy podcast. Listen to how they coach Christine to some big “ah-ha” moments. They discuss Christine’s role as the executive functioning brain of her two adult children and help her create an action plan to guide them towards independence and autonomy. If you are interested in doing an on-air coaching call on the podcast--you can be an educational therapist or teacher or learner or parent--we would be excited to figure out if it would be a good fit for all of us. You can e-mail us at rachelandsteph@learnsmarterpodcast.com or even DM us on IG @learnsmarterpodcast. Join our FB Group Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist Other episodes mentioned: Ep 2: How to calendar

Adding to their conversation from last week, Rachel & Steph continue their deep dive into writing strategies. In this episode, they chat about how spelling, syntax, and grammar are secondary concerns to the larger task of communicating ideas. They also talked about the importance of being prepared for writing and how to take action while reading the book (be sure to listen to Episodes 17 and 18, linked below, to learn more about this). Also, Rachel and Steph go through the process of breaking down a prompt and explains how to take sentences and turn them into questions for the writer to answer. They also talk about analysis and some simple tricks to make it easier. Episodes 21 and 22 have been a complete survey of various writing strategies that can tremendously improve the experience of a struggling or avoidant writer. There is so much more to dissect and talk about so be sure to listen to future episodes of Learn Smarter: the Educational Therapy podcast to learn more. You can also connect with Rachel & Steph at learnsmarterpodcast@gmail.com, @learnsmarterpodcast on Instagram or in the Smarties of the Learn Smarter Podcast Facebook group. Other episodes mentioned: Ep 20: The Perfect Storm: Writing & Executive Functioning Ep 21: Executive Functioning Strategies for Writing Part 1 Ep 17: Reading Comprehension Part 1 Ep 18: Reading Comprehension Part 2 EP 4: Creating a Study Plan If you’d like to connect with us on Instagram, we’d love to see you at @learnsmarterpodcast. If you’d like more information on our strategy sessions, please go to www.learnsmarterpodcast.com and click the “work with us” tab.

Learn Smarter: the Educational Therapy Podcast is your go-to resource for the parents and teachers of students with different learning needs. Rachel & Stephanie are two educational therapists who are committed to helping parents and educators find easy, simple and FUN ways of supporting learners. This podcast will be covering how learning impacts the whole child: we’ll talk about everything from executive functioning to games to tricks of the trade. Join us on this journey to support your complex and diverse kids. Follow us on Instagram