Podcasts about luther burbank high school

This conversation explores the challenges educators face in creating safe and supportive environments for students. It highlights the importance of emotional support, effective discipline, and collaboration among teachers and administrators. The discussion emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding in addressing student behavior, as well as the critical role of school leadership in fostering a positive school culture. Follow on Twitter: @mrzachg @jonahdavids1 @d4griffin3 @larryferlazzo @jonHarper70bd @bamradionetwork Larry Ferlazzo is the author or editor of 12 books, including Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical Answers To Classroom Challenges, The ESL/ELL Teacher's Survival Guide, and Building Parent Engagement In Schools. He also maintains the popular Websites of the Day blog. In the Education Week Opinion blog, Classroom Q&A With Larry Ferlazzo, he responds to readers' questions on classroom management, ELL instruction, lesson planning, and other challenges teachers face. He is an award-winning English and social studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif. Zach Groshell, PhD, is a former classroom teacher who now supports schools around the globe in implementing high-quality instruction based on the science of learning. He is the host of the popular podcast Progressively Incorrect and the author of Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching. His advocacy and consulting have resulted in powerful changes in culture, behavior, coaching, and instruction in a variety of school settings. Jonah Davids is a research fellow at Maine Policy Institute, an analyst at The America Fund, and writes the Substack newsletter Mental Disorder. Dennis Griffin, Jr. serves as the principal of Prairie Elementary School and is pursuing his doctoral studies in Educational Leadership at Cardinal Stritch University. Dennis is a servant leader who seeks to build collaborative cultures that enhance the future for ALL students, educators, and communities at large.

How can we apply the four aspects of self-determination theory to increasing opportunities for intrinsic motivation to flourish? What can teachers do in their classrooms to make their students, particularly MLLs, feel more connected to their learning? Why is it important to find a healthy balance between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation for students?  In his second appearance on Highest Aspirations, we get into the topic of student motivation and what we can do to spark it, and maybe more importantly, to sustain it with Larry Ferlazzo. Ferlazzo has been teaching English and Social Studies to English Language Learners and English-proficient students at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento for twenty-one years.  He is the author or editor of thirteen books on education, writes a teacher advice column for Education Week and hosts an accompanying podcast, and hosts a popular resource-sharing blog. Download the full episode transcript and visit our blog for more resources and free EL educator toolkits. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/highest-aspirations/message

This school year is off to a more normal start and some of what we learned last year is making this school term easier. In this episode, we share our top three most useful and effective lessons learned. Follow on Twitter: @LisaPas220 @larryferlazzo @sgthomas1973 @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Larry Ferlazzo is an award-winning teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California. He writes a popular education blog and a teacher advice column for Education Week Teacher. He is also the author of several books. Lisa Leaheey has taught English at North Providence High School for the entirety of her 23-year career. A lifelong voracious reader and movie buff, she spends every day sharing her passion for stories with her students, and she continuously seeks out new ways to elevate her students' individual strengths and to support their individual needs.  Lisa was recently named the 2023 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year,

Gardopia Gardens welcomes Alex Aleman, Educator at Luther Burbank High School in San Antonio, Texas.Gardopia Gardens hosts, COO, Dominic Dominguez, and Board Member, Defranco Sarabia hear the incredible story of Alex Aleman and his efforts of empowering youth using hydroponics.The implications of Covid-19 and Winter Storm Uri urged Alex to research and build his very first hydroponic grow space. This was just the beginning, as Alex's calling progressed him to start a hydroponics system at Burbank High School.Amid times of food insecurity and differentiated online/in-person learning in the school systems, Alex's story is that of resiliency, growth, opportunity, and innovation for him and his students.You can reach Alex at on Instagram: @le_plantfessor

As the country prepares for a new influx of immigrants, we pause to consider the impact on schools and teachers around the nation. Join us for a practical discussion about teaching new immigrant students and what we'll need to know (and do) to successfully manage their transition into our classrooms. Follow on Twitter: @JorgeDoesPBL @Larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork @jonharper70bd Larry Ferlazzo teaches English, Social Studies and International Baccalaureate classes to English Language Learners and mainstream students at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California. This is his 18th year at Burbank! He has written 12 books: The ELL Teacher's Toolbox (with co-author Katie Hull Sypnieski) Navigating The Common Core With English Language Learners (with co-author Katie Hull Sypnieski); Building A Community Of Self-Motivated Learners: Strategies To Help Students Thrive In School and Beyond; Classroom Management Q&As: Expert Strategies for Teaching; Self-Driven Learning: Teaching Strategies For Student Motivation; The ESL/ELL Teacher's Survival Guide (with co-author Katie Hull Sypnieski); Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical Answers To Classroom Challenges; English Language Learners: Teaching Strategies That Work; and Building Parent Engagement In Schools (with co-author Lorie Hammond). Morsal Sayar is an elementary school teacher at Chesterfield County Public Schools in Virginia. She attended VCU, where she completed her undergraduate degree in Early and Elementary Education and a Master's of Teaching. Part of her goal as an educator is to ignite a passion for learning in young minds so that they can grow to be lifelong learners both inside and outside of the classroom.

COVID-19 surprised us again with another uncertain school term.  As we turn on a dime to meet the evolving needs of our students, those who teach English language learners have some unique hurdles to surmount. In this episode, we invite two ELL teachers to share the game plan and practical strategies for another year of pandemic teaching and learning. Follow on Twitter: @AggieAshley @Larryferlazzo @sgthomas1973 @ @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Larry Ferlazzo teaches English, Social Studies and International Baccalaureate classes to English Language Learners and mainstream students at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California. This is his 18th year at Burbank! He has written 12 books: The ELL Teacher's Toolbox (with co-author Katie Hull Sypnieski) Navigating The Common Core With English Language Learners (with co-author Katie Hull Sypnieski); Building A Community Of Self-Motivated Learners: Strategies To Help Students Thrive In School and Beyond; Classroom Management Q&As: Expert Strategies for Teaching; Self-Driven Learning: Teaching Strategies For Student Motivation; The ESL/ELL Teacher's Survival Guide (with co-author Katie Hull Sypnieski); Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical Answers To Classroom Challenges; English Language Learners: Teaching Strategies That Work; and Building Parent Engagement In Schools (with co-author Lorie Hammond). Ashley Eberhart is in her 11th year of teaching as a Spanish Teacher at Round Rock High School in Round Rock, Texas.  She currently serves as the Vice President for the Texas Foreign Language Association and the Austin Area Chairperson for the Texas A&M Hispanic Network.  Ashley has presented from the campus level all the way to the national level on various topics such as SEL classroom strategies, building relationships in the virtual space, and implementing authentic resources for World Languages to advance interpretive proficiency.  When she's not in teacher mode, she spends time with her husband and her teenage son and enjoys cooking, baking, traveling, blogging, and helping out in the Texas BBQ Community.

In this episode we get to ask Larry Ferlazzo himself his thoughts on getting ready for a new school year amidst the aftermath of a pandemic year. Larry  teaches English, Social Studies and International Baccalaureate classes to ELs and mainstream students at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California. He is a prolific writer in the world of ESOL with eight books and over 130 articles written. He is also active on EdWeek and on the BAM! Network with a Podcast. He runs a blog and MORE! Join us for some wisdom on starting up a new year. Show Notes: DIESOL.org/48 Support the show: Subscribe on Patreon  or Buy us a Coffee

This week's episode features important voices in our Sac City community- those of teachers. Teachers are critically important for students' academic growth as well as their social and emotional well-being. Particularly during distance learning, teachers may be the only constant for students during these tumultuous and uncertain times of distance learning. When teachers prioritize and are explicit about SEL, both students and teachers thrive. To that end, we're featuring 2 Sac City teachers who are intentional about building strong relationships with their students, and are explicit about teaching with SEL in mind. We're honored to be joined by 4th grade teacher Karen Hall-Sandlund, from Alice Birney K-8 school, and high school Social Science and English Learner teacher Larry Ferlazzo, from Luther Burbank High School. Both educators will share their experiences with distance learning and how they have continued to connect to their students and sustained positive relationships. This week's SEL Competency is Relationship Skills. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scusdsel/message

In mid-March, public schools across California closed en masse to combat the coronavirus pandemic. But while schools remain physically closed, educators and students are in the thick of the new reality of distance learning. How are California’s teachers navigating the most significant disruption to education in modern history? How can parents help their child during these unprecedented times? CalMatters K-12 education reporter Ricardo Cano talks with three California teachers who’ve been at the forefront of leading remote instruction. SPEAKERS * Larry Ferlazzo, an English teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, author/editor of 12 educaiton-focused books, and a columnist for Education Week * Jesus Galindo, 3rd grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary in Richmond, and a winner of the "Teacher of the Year 2020" award by West Contra Costa Independent School District * Mandy Kelly, 6th grade teacher at Trabuco Mesa Elementary in Rancho Santa Margarita, and a 2020 Teacher of the Year awardee by the California Department of Education WHO SAID WHAT WHEN * 0 to 3:40 min - Intro to CalMatters, and why we're having this conversation * 3:40 min - What distance learning looks like for the teachers and their students, and how this situation has affected them * 12:15 min - What's the focus of content they're covering with their students * 19:20 min - How to handle the digital divide when 1 in 5 California students don't have Internet access * 26:20 min - How much distance-learning training the teachers got beforehand, and how that affected their ability to teach effectively * 33:45 min - How are English language learners faring during this change? * 40 min - Will students be ready for their next grade level when school starts in the fall? * 46:10 min - The one thing teachers have tried in the past month that they'll keep on doing when school reopens * 52:40 min - Engaging students who have ADHD or are easily distracted * 55:45 min - How will schools operate differently when they're back open again? RESOURCE LIST Need some tools and ideas for making distance learning easier? Check out a list of resources from the panelists here: https://bit.ly/3f1pWHi

How does background knowledge make learning stick? How do we connect our learning objectives to what students already know, care about, and grasp? How can we activate background knowledge when teaching remotely? Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @ReadDRjwilhelm @adamfachler@Elizabe93434127 @cherylabla At McREL International, Cheryl Abla, MA, trains and coaches K–12 teachers and school leaders on effective instructional strategies, problem-based learning, classroom technology, teacher coaching, English-language-learner supports and creating engaging school cultures and climates. She has authored several articles for McREL’s Changing Schools magazine and is a co-author of Tools for Classroom Instruction that Works. Elizabeth Villanueva is a passionate and committed teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, CA where she teaches 9th-12th grade Spanish. She leads an after-school leadership program called New-Age Latinas. Adam Fachler is a learning strategist who helps education leaders develop their people and communicate with clarity. After teaching, coaching, and leading a public middle school, he co-founded of the School in the Square, a public charter school. He is co-author with Jeff Wilhelm of Planning Powerful Instruction and creator of the process captured in that book, the EMPOWER Method. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York. A full-time classroom teacher for 13 years, Jeff Wilhelm is Distinguished Professor of English Education at Boise State University and is the founding director of the Maine and Boise State Writing Projects. He is the author or co-author of 41 books about literacy teaching and learning and has won NCTE’s Promising Research award for You Gotta Be the Book. His most recent publication is Planning Powerful Instruction: 7 Must Make Moves to Transform How We Teach -- and How Students Learn.

In this episode, we take a look for what qualities might make a great teacher by asking teachers about their favorite teachers. Follow on Twitter: @larryferlazzo @Elizabe93434187 @JennyVo15 @bamradionetwork @SCTechJess @mrsbcardenas Elizabeth Villanueva is a passionate and committed teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, CA where she teaches 9th-12th grade Spanish. She leads an after-school leadership program called New-Age Latinas. Betty Cárdenas, born and raised in Brownsville, TX to Mexican immigrants, attended the TX public school system as a bilingual student. She was a bilingual teacher at the elementary level for seven years. Jessica Levine is an Innovative Learning Coordinator where she supports educators with implementing innovative practices and instructional technology into the curriculum. Jenny Vo 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.

In this episode, we look at proven strategies for teaching English language learners who are part of mainstream classrooms who are more proficient in English. @larryferlazzo @TonyaWardSinger@ValentinaESL @JennyVo15 @Bamradionetwork Tonya Ward Singer is a literacy and language consultant who helps K-12 educators transform teaching for equity and EL achievement. She is the author of bestsellers EL Excellence Every Day and Opening Doors to Equity. Valentina Gonzalez is a Professional Development Specialist for ELLs in Katy, Texas and taught multiple grades as well as serving K-5 as an ESL specialty teacher and district program facilitator. Jenny Vo earned her B.A. in English from Rice University and her M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Lamar University and has been teaching for 22 years and is an ESL ISST in Katy ISD in Katy, Texas. Host Larry Ferlazzo is an English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.

In this episode, we identify the do's and don'ts of giving students effective feedback about their writing assignments. @larryferlazzo @drjaxon @amgonza @scwoodard @Bamradionetwork Anabel Gonzalez is currently serving as CTE Instructional Facilitator with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. She previously served as Business Education Teacher, ESL Teacher and Instructional Technology Trainer. Sarah Woodard has taught middle and high school English Language Arts for 23 years and currently teaches concurrent enrollment courses at Collegiate Prep Academy in Denver Public Schools. She serves as a co-director of the Denver Writing Projec. Kim Jaxon is an associate professor of English (Composition & Literacy) at CSU, Chico and the Director of the Northern California Writing. Host Larry Ferlazzo is English and Social Studies at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.

Black girls are suspended twice as often as white girls. The list of school discipline disparities is significant and comes with many adverse effects. Discover what you need to know. @larryferlazzo @Ruizsealey @terrinwatson @DrVEvansWinters @Bamradionetwork Dr. Venus E. Evans-Winters is an Associate Professor of Education and faculty affiliate in Women & Gender Studies, African American Studies and Ethnic Studies at Illinois State University. Terri N. Watson, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Leadership and Human Development at The City College of New York. A Harlem native, her research examines the practices of successful school leaders and the impact of education policies on children, specifically Black girls. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz is Associate Professor of English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is founder of the Racial Literacy Project at TC. Host Larry Ferlazzo is an English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.

Black girls are suspended twice as often as white girls. The list of school discipline disparities is significant and comes with many adverse effects. Discover what you need to know. @larryferlazzo @Ruizsealey @terrinwatson @DrVEvansWinters @Bamradionetwork Dr. Venus E. Evans-Winters is an Associate Professor of Education and faculty affiliate in Women & Gender Studies, African American Studies and Ethnic Studies at Illinois State University. Terri N. Watson, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Leadership and Human Development at The City College of New York. A Harlem native, her research examines the practices of successful school leaders and the impact of education policies on children, specifically Black girls. Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz is Associate Professor of English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is founder of the Racial Literacy Project at TC. Host Larry Ferlazzo is an English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.

What are some effective and practical ways to differentiate reading comprehension strategies for English learners? How does motivation, relationship building, and autonomy impact student growth? How might family engagement strategies like home visits help provide actionable insight leading to better reading comprehension and perhaps more importantly, a joy in reading? We discuss these topics and much more with Larry Ferlazzo. Larry teaches English, Social Studies and International Baccalaureate classes to English Language Learners and mainstream students at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California. He has written nine books, the latest of which is titled The ELL Teacher’s Toolbox (with co-author Katie Hull Sypnieski). He and Katie are presently, editing a series of practical classroom books for Social Studies, Science and Math teachers. They are also preparing a second edition of our The ESL/ELL Teacher’s Survival Guide. In addition, he is writing a fourth book on student motivation, Building Intrinsic Motivation in the Classroom: A Practical Guide. Larry has won several awards, including the Leadership For A Changing World Award from the Ford Foundation, and was the Grand Prize Winner of the International Reading Association Award for Technology and Reading. In the past, he has taught courses in the teacher credential program at California State University, Sacramento and the University of California – Davis. Larry also writes a popular education blog, a weekly teacher advice column for Education Week Teacher and semi-regular posts for The New York Times and The British Council. His articles on education policy appear in the Washington Post and in publications such as ASCD Educational Leadership, Social Policy, and Language Magazine. In addition, he hosts a weekly radio show on BAM! Education Radio. Larry was a community organizer for nineteen years prior to becoming a public school teacher - which is where we begin our conversation in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/highest-aspirations/message

The first day, week, month, or year in the classroom is typically challenging. Years later most, teachers look back and see what they could have done better. In this episode, we offer tips for shortening the new teacher learning curve. @larryferlazzo @sarahdateechur @mjanatovich @Bamradionetwork Mike Janatovich is Principal of Leighton Elementary School Aurora, Oh, and an ASCD Emerging Leader. Sarah Thomas is a Google Certified Innovator and the founder of the #EduMatch movement, a project that empowers educators to make global connections across common areas of interest. Sarah is a Regional Technology Coordinator in Prince George's County Public Schools. Ted Appel is Principal of Luther Burbank High School for the past 11 years. Prior to that, he trained new high school teachers for the district.

I chose to overlook the need to change my teaching practice because I wanted to be comfortable. I continued till I saw the impact on my students and staff. Follow: @jonHarper70bd @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork Larry Ferlazzo began teaching in 2003 after working as a community organizer for nearly twenty years. An award-winning English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif. Larry is the author of several books, including Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical Answers To Classroom Challenges.

Larry Ferlazzo @larryferlazzo discusses classroom management. Today, for Thought Leader Thursday, we're thinking about how we can all improve our classroom management skills. Larry shares tips from an "old pro" about how we can create a more successful classroom environment. (And a word on if it ever gets easier.) In today's Show, Larry discusses: The first ingredient in successful classroom management The important question we must ask ourselves about everything we do in the classroom How to encourage intrinsic motivation Something that happened in his classroom this week and how he handled it Larry's feelings on if he's "arrived" or if teaching is still hard even when you're a "pro" Larry Ferlazzo has taught English Language Learner, mainstream, and International Baccalaureate classes at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California, for thirteen years. He has written eight books on student motivation, classroom management, and English Language Learners. He writes a popular resource sharing blog for teachers, a weekly advice column for Education Week Teacher, and contributes regular columns on education issues to The New York Times and The Washington Post. He also hosts a weekly BAM! radio show. Larry is an adjunct faculty member at California State University, Sacramento and the University of California, Davis. He was a community organizer for nineteen years prior to becoming a teacher. Lastly, a basketball team he plays for has come in last place every year since 2014, so he should not give up his day job for a career in sports. A full transcript of this show and the show notes are available at www.coolcatteacher.com/podcast as well as details on entering this month’s giveaway contests.

Both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation can drive student learning and achievement. Tune in as we discuss how to best use each. Follow: @coolcatteacher @Larryferlazzo @bloomzapp #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Larry Ferlazzo began teaching in 2003 after working as a community organizer for nearly twenty years. An award-winning English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif., Larry is the author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical Answers To Classroom Challenges.

Kelly Murguia: Kelly served as an English as a Second Language teacher, Language Proficiency Assessment Committee Representative and organization sponsor at Luther Burbank High School in San Antonio, TX. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Commerce, Organizations and Entrepreneurship from Brown University in Rhode Island. After interning with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute in […]

What are the qualities and skills of a great principal? How are those skills cultivated? Join us as we discuss. Follow: @larryferlazzo @cathypetreebeck @Bamradionetwork #edchat #teachers #edtech Ted Appel is Principal of Luther Burbank High School for the past 11 years. Prior to that, he trained new high school teachers for the district. Cathy Beck is currently the Assistant Superintendent in Summit County, CO (Breckenridge). She is the author of Easy and Effective Professional Development.

Our guests share with us some of the powerful possibilities in small learning communities. We also discuss what works and what doesn't when embracing the model. Follow: @WilliamHimmele @cultofpedagogy @PersidaHimmele @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwor #edchat #teachers #edtech ReLeah Cosette-Lent is, a former secondary teacher, is now an education writer and consultant. She is the author of 10 books, her most recent titled Overcoming Textbook Fatigue published by ASCD and Common Core CPR published by Corwin. Her new book, out in September, is on the topic of disciplinary literacy. Ted Appel is Principal of Luther Burbank High School for the past 11 years. Prior worked trained new high school teachers for the district.

For eight years our guest has been compiling annual lists of the best web-based education tools. In this segment he discusses how he defines and discovers the best tools and shares his best of the best with us. Follow: @mrdearybury1 @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Larry Ferlazzo began teaching in 2003 after working as a community organizer for nearly twenty years. An award-winning English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif., Larry is the author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical Answers To Classroom Challenges.

Larry Ferlazzo joins Justin Baeder to discuss his book, Building a Community of Self-Motivated Learners: Strategies to Help Students Thrive in School and Beyond.Interview Notes, Resources, & Links Purchase Larry's book, Building a Community of Self-Motivated Learners: Strategies to Help Students Thrive in School and Beyond.Follow @LarryFerlazzo on TwitterFlow, the concept pioneered by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (Wikipedia)Find Larry's previous books on AmazonClassroom Q&A Blog (Education Week Teacher)Larry's blog at the New York TimesLarry's Websites of the Day for Teaching ELLLarry's massive list of "Best Of" resources, including websites for teaching a variety of topicsThe Manipulation of Social Emotional Learning—Larry's op-ed in the Washington Post's Answer Sheet blogAbout Larry FerlazzoLarry Ferlazzo (@Larryferlazzo) is an award-winning teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California. He writes a popular education blog and a teacher advice column for Education Week Teacher, and is the author of more than a half-dozen books for educators.

It has been argued that student achievement is impacted by too many factors that are beyond a teacher's control. Which begs the question, is it possible to effectively evaluate teachers based on factors within their control. Follow @larryferlazzo @debbiezacarian @bamradionetwork Ted Appel is a Principal of Luther Burbank High School for the past 11 years. Previously, he trained new high school teachers for the district. Started out as an Outward Bound instructor providing experiential education programs for at risk youth. Teach For America alum, Ben Spielberg has taught middle school math and science, worked as a math instructional coach for middle and high school teachers, and served on the Executive Board of the San Jose Teachers Association. His blog, 34justice, covers education and a variety of other social justice issues.

Summer is a great time to catch up on those books we've been meaning to read. In this segment our guests share the hot titles on their summer reading list. @KleinErin @tweenteacher @Larryferlazzo @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Heather Wolpert-Gawron is a middle school teacher, and author of the book Writing Behind Every Door: Teaching Common Core Writing in the Content Areas. She has also authored workbooks on Internet Literacy and Project Based Writing. Erin Klein is a Second grade teacher who blogs at Kleinspiration.com and also blogs for Scholastic. Larry Ferlazzo teaches English at Luther Burbank High School, Sacramento's largest inner-city high school. He writes a popular Education Week blog and has written two books -- "Building Parent Engagement In Schools" and "English Language Learners: Teaching Strategies That Work"

What is the current role of a 21st century school counselor and how can teachers best work with counselors for the benefit of students. Follow: @larryferlazzo @mindywillard17 @bamradionetwork Leticia Gallardo has been a counselor for Luther Burbank High School for six years and has worked with a very broad range of students. Mindy Willard is a Professional School Counselor at a K-8 school in Glendale, Arizona. She is the President-Elect of the Arizona School Counselor's Association and 2013 American School Counselor of the Year.

What is the current role of a 21st century school counselor and how can teachers best work with counselors for the benefit of students. Follow: @larryferlazzo @mindywillard17 @bamradionetwork Leticia Gallardo has been a counselor for Luther Burbank High School for six years and has worked with a very broad range of students. Mindy Willard is a Professional School Counselor at a K-8 school in Glendale, Arizona. She is the President-Elect of the Arizona School Counselor's Association and 2013 American School Counselor of the Year.

The goal of most teachers is to achieve full participation, from all students, all the time. But is this possible? If so, how? Our guests share their best strategies and insights. Follow: @WilliamHimmele @PersidaHimmele @larryferlazzo @bamradionetwork Husband and wife team, Bill and Pérsida Himmele are associate professors at Millersville University. They are the authors of 3 ASCD books: Total Participation Techniques, The Language-Rich Classroom, and Total Literacy Techniques, which is due out in July 2014. Jim Peterson is in his 20th year at Luther Burbank High School in South Sacramento, where he taught Spanish for 10 years and have been an assistant principal since 2004.

Larry Ferlazzo  English and Social Studies Teacher (Luther Burbank HS -- Sacramento, CA),    January Contest: Win a Copy of Carol Jago's With Rigor for All by emailing me a lesson that worked (email)    Segment I – Background and Inspiration Tell your story. Where are you from and how long have you been teaching? What classes have you taught?  – Larry teaches at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California… Sacramento's largest inner-city high school. He has taught there for 10 years. Prior to that he spent 19 years of his life as a community organizer.  Who has helped you in your journey to become a master teacher? – Larry finds inspiration from experienced teachers, especially Kate Hull a colleague and author. Her patience and understanding have been an inspiration to him. It is important for other teachers to know that we all have had setbacks in the classroom. Identify an instance in which you struggled as a teacher and explain what you learned from that experience. – He has had his fair share of lessons that have fallen flat… and even gone worse. One clear reason has been a lack of preparation and a failure to model appropriately.   Why teach English and the Language Arts? – He has found success is agitating his students to think about how and why they should learn the elements of English or Social Studies.  What is one thing that you love about the classroom?  – Larry loves that every day is different and the challenges and potential gifts are also different. He believes that if you are relational as a teacher, the next day is always a fresh start. Students will forget the bad lesson but they will not forget if you treat then badly or disrespectfully.    Segment II — Digging into the Teacher Bag of Goodies    What book do you recommend to a developing teacher? -- A critical book for teachers to read is Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink. So many teachers focus on extrinsic motivation to the detriment to them and their students. That motivation will be effective on tasks that require no higher-order thinking skills. Instead, we have to help students get in touch with their intrinsic drive because extrinsic factors just won't cut it.  What is one thing a teacher can do outside the classroom that can pay off inside the classroom?  –2 ways: 1. Being connected to other educators through social media. PLN is a personal learning network, and there are so many educators around the world willing to offer their experience and expertise. 2. Making home visits to family. It is something that his district does to connect with parents, families, and kids to develop the relationships than are necessary to success.     Is there an internet resource that you can recommend which will help teachers grow professionally? –Be less site focused and more person focused. Find people that are reputable and worth following. Yet, if you want to follow sites, Edutopia and Education Week are two websites that he recommends.   What can a teacher can do to make students better writers?  – Larry believes that modeling is critical. The other thing is to scaffold with graphic organizers. Finally, take the time to listen to student experiences and students stories. Update the cannon. What new work should be included in the school curriculum? -- For a book, his students have always had a great response to Always Running: La Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A. by Luis Rodriguez. For Social Studies, two things: 1. Students have to identify an alternate history to an important event. 2. Students first identify what qualities of a neighborhood are important to them. Then they take a tour of the wealthy neighborhood in Sacremento and then the one around the school and realize that the qualities that they listed are right...