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On this episode of the Freedom Writers Podcast, Erin Gruwell is joined by Dr. Edwin Gomez, Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, and Sonia Rezkalah, an original Freedom Writer who now serves as the Administrator of Family Engagement at the Riverside County Office of Education. Both guests share their powerful immigrant journeys, Dr. Gomez from Peru and Sonia from Nicaragua, and how education transformed their lives. They discuss their shared mission of creating safe, supportive educational environments for all students, especially the most vulnerable. Their stories of resilience, purpose, and giving back highlight how education truly serves as the great equalizer in an unfair playing field. Together, they offer insights into family engagement, navigating political uncertainty, and empowering young voices in a diverse community of nearly half a million students.

Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts Barbara Anglin and Riverside County Office of Education Arts Administrator Louisa Higgins

Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts Barbara Anglin and Riverside County Office of Education Arts Administrator Louisa Castrodale

RCOE's Dr. Emily Devor discusses the Executive Women's Leadership Convention.

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will be speaking with the future doctor Amanda Wade. Amanda currently serves as an administrator in Fontana Unified School District and commissioner for the Riverside County Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Commission. Additionally she will be starting her new role at Riverside County Office of Education as Coordinator for the California Community Schools Partnership Program. LinkedInWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will speak to Dr. Talisa Sullivan. Talisa currently serves as Executive Director of Equity in Southern California. She is the author of the Quantum 10 Framework and the founder of the Q10 Conference. Talisa currently serves on the Mosaic Legacy Foundation Board, a non-profit started by retired Riverside County Office of Education Superintendent, Dr. Judy White.On this episode of the Ed Branding Podcast we will speak to Dr. Talisa Sullivan. Talisa currently serves as Executive Director of Equity in Southern California. She is the author of the Quantum 10 Framework and the founder of the Q10 Conference. Talisa currently serves on the Mosaic Legacy Foundation Board, a non-profit started by retired Riverside County Office of Education Superintendent, Dr. Judy White.TwitterInstagramLinkedInDr. Talisa SullivanMOSAIC FoundationQ10 ConferenceWe'd love to hear from our listeners!Connect with Dr. Renae Bryant:TwitterInstagramLinkedInConnect with Lynette White:ConnectEDTwitterInstagramLinkedInLynette White

In this episode, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Coachella, Neftali Galarza talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about education as a means to break opportunity barriers and how education can adapt amid an ever-changing world. About Neftali Galarza: In addition to being Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Coachella, Neftali Galarza is also the Director of the Community Engagement and Partnerships Team within the Riverside County Office of Education. Previously, he served as the Director of Community Outreach for the California Alliance for Renewable Energy Solutions and was a Board Trustee for the Coachella Valley Unified School District. Neftali completed his B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Labor Studies at the University of California, Riverside. Neftali also holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from California Baptist University. Learn more about Neftali Galarza via https://www.linkedin.com/in/neftali-galarza-1810a999/ Podcast Highlights: “The party politics, that doesn't matter when you're a three year old trying to get into preschool or you're a ten year old in elementary school or twelve year old in middle school or fifteen year old in high school. These party politics that are so divisive - they don't matter to these kids. And we need to bring back the conversation centered around the children, not about party politics that we're bringing into our school districts.” - Neftali Galarza on the topic of how divisive politics can delay necessary reforms to education. “I grew up in a mobile home park in Oasis, which is in Riverside County. There are to this day, a lot of communities don't have access to potable water... The idea that those students can go to college or go to a workforce, a CT program, and then join the labor union. Through education, you create these opportunities. Now you could jump a few economic ladders. Now you're in a different tax bracket. And that's through education that we have these opportunities to be able to create a community that moves forward, progresses and that we bring everyone together.” - Neftali Galarza on the topic of the power of education to help communities break socioeconomic barriers. “And I mentioned it's very important to have paid internships too... I had to take loans to do these internships and I'm paying them off now. I'm grateful that things have worked out for me, but it was a gamble on myself and the organizations that I wanted to intern in for. When we have a paid internship program, we can ensure that a college student isn't working at a fast food restaurant, going to school full time, and then looking for unpaid internship program.” - Neftali Galarza on the topic of the necessity of paid internships for college students, so they don't have to sacrifice their education for work experience or an income. Guest: Neftali Galarza (Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Coachella) Interviewers: Rachel Strausman (UCR Public Policy Major, Dean's Vice Chief Ambassador) Raiyan Kalam (UCR Public Policy Major, Dean's Chief Ambassador) Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/CGb_oBVTGCE Music by: C Codaine https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Xylo-Ziko/Minimal_1625 https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Xylo-Ziko/Phase Commercial Links: https://spp.ucr.edu/ba-mpp https://spp.ucr.edu/mpp This is a production of the UCR School of Public Policy: https://spp.ucr.edu/ Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode. Learn more about the series and other episodes via https://spp.ucr.edu/podcast.

During our last episode, we had a fantastic conversation with Catalina Cifuentes, the Executive Director of College and Career Readiness for Riverside County Office of Education. This episode is part two, as we continue our conversation with Catalina. 

Our guest today is an expert in all things AVID Catalina Cifuentes was an AVID student, an AVID teacher, an AVID counselor, and is now the Executive Director of College and Career Readiness for the Riverside County Office of Education. 

Host: Dr. Anthony Rice Co-Host: Dr. Angelique Butler Guest: Dr. Keyisha Holmes; Director II - Riverside County Office of Education

Dr. Latunde is a Professor in the Organizational Leadership Program and Co-Director of the LaFetra College of Education Center for Educational Equity and Intercultural Research (CEEIR) at the University of La Verne. As she has navigated higher education and public schools, she found herself needing to engage in frequent self-care and purposeful interactions with diverse communities, in order to thrive. Thus she uses mindfulness, and applications of hospitality to lead, teach, mentor, consult, and coach.Over the years she has published and presented locally and internationally on family, school, and community partnerships. Dr. Latunde is the author of Research in Parental Involvement: Methods and Strategies for Education and Psychology and numerous articles. She is a part of a team engaged in coaching school leaders on applications of mindfulness, and is the lead consultant for the African American Parent Advisory Academy, out of Riverside County Office of Education. Some of the work she is most proud of are the K-12 faith-based partnerships she has helped to develop and facilitate, to improve the ways in which schools engage with diverse families. She is also proud of the significant role she has played in the formation of African American Parent Councils throughout Southern and Central California.Founder of Bridges Leadership and Education Service, LLC., Dr. Latunde offers leadership coaching and consulting in the areas of organizational climate and family and community engagement. 

Sometimes, science can seem absolutely magical. For Logos Education Systems Senior Lead Consultant Henri Shimojyo, focusing on that magic is key. Henri, who will be presenting at both the upcoming STEPCon 21 and at the California STEAM Symposium, gears his teaching style to student discovery, sparking curiosity and imparting a sense of wonder. Teaching, for Henri, is a means of opening students' eyes to the exciting world around them. Rather than "teaching to the test", he engages their imaginations by showing them how to explore the ways science is at work in their day-to-day lives. Henri's professional background includes teaching graduate courses in education at UC Riverside, as well as serving as the Science/STEAM Teacher Supervisor in the Graduate School of Education. He also taught chemistry for nine years, for Lake Elsinore Unified School District. And, you're just about to get the opportunity to hear, firsthand, why science can seem magical! Henri has two exciting presentations coming up. Firsthand "magic" He works with nonprofit STEP--the Science and Technology Education Partnership. STEP is currently preparing to host STEPCon 21--the Annual Student Conference on Science and Technology Education. This free virtual conference offers sessions for both educators (October 5th and 6th) and students (October 7th).And for the student edition, Henri will be presenting "The Science Show", at both 9:30 and 11:00 am on October 7th, demonstrating, to students, that "it's magic? No, it's science." In addition, you'll get to hear Henri speak at the upcoming California STEAM Symposium! Co-hosted by the Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation, the California Department of Education and the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, California STEAM Symposium explores some of the most creative and exciting approaches we've ever seen, to igniting students' imagination as they learn the ways science, technology, engineering, art and math interrelate. Henri, will be co-presenting a talk called "The Scale of Things" with Yamileth Shimojyo from the Riverside County Office of Education, on Friday, October 22nd at 5:30 pm. Meanwhile, the California STEAM Symposium starts at 3:00 pm, Pacific time, on Thursday, October 21st. Keynotes, breakout sessions and quick talks, as well as maker activities,, will take place until 6:10 pm that Thursday and Friday. Then, Saturday morning, October 23rd, starts the final day at 9:00, with presentations running until 1:00 that afternoon. Here's the link for more information. (And some of the video clips from Henri's participation in STEPCon21 will be available as resources during the California STEAM Symposium!) Henri shared some of his insights on science as a vehicle for understanding both art and the world around us, discussed the ways his own favorite teacher shaped his life and offered a preview of his presentations at STEPCon21 and the California STEAM Symposium. On this edition of Over Coffee®, we cover: What first ignited Henri's passion for teaching; A look at the work of STEP and their upcoming STEPCon; How STEPCon might spark the imagination of students who are primarily interested in the arts, by finding the common denominators between art and science; A closer example of how an arts student could increase their skills through science; A preview of STEPCon 21, happening October 7th; Henri's recollections of the teacher who most impacted his life; How Henri communicates the magic of chemistry to very young students; His guidance for homeschooling parents in today's vastly-changed world; How to register for STEPCon 21; An "engaging life sample" Henri has written to capture the imagination of students (hint: it's an everyday item most of us take for granted!) A preview of Henri's upcoming presentation at the California STEAM Symposium: What Henri himself has learned,

About Yvette Latunde, Ph.D. Dr. Latunde is a Professor in the Organizational Leadership Program and Co-Director of the LaFetra College of Education Center for Educational Equity and Intercultural Research (CEEIR) at the University of La Verne. As she has navigated higher education and public schools, she found herself needing to engage in frequent self-care and purposeful interactions with diverse communities, in order to thrive. Thus she uses mindfulness, and applications of hospitality to lead, teach, mentor, consult, and coach. Over the years she has published and presented locally and internationally on family, school, and community partnerships. Dr. Latunde is the author of Research in Parental Involvement: Methods and Strategies for Education and Psychology and numerous articles. She is a part of a team engaged in coaching school leaders on applications of mindfulness, and is the lead consultant for the African American Parent Advisory Academy, out of Riverside County Office of Education. Some of the work she is most proud of are the K-12 faith-based partnerships she has helped to develop and facilitate, to improve the ways in which schools engage with diverse families. She is also proud of the significant role she has played in the formation of African American Parent Councils throughout Southern and Central California. Show Highlights Not assume that everyone knows each other Connect Black families to processes Connecting Black families to the curriculum Resources Hospitality Being relational and interactive Connect with Latunde Twitter: @doc_yvette LinkedIn Bridges Leadership and Education Service Amazon Author Page Faculty Page Bruised, Yet Not Broken: The Impacts of COVID-19 on Students and Families  LE 60: A Voice for African American Parents: Parent Council Groups with Dr. Yvette Latunde Additional Resources Annihilating Racial Injustice in School Course FREE AUDIO COURSE: Race, Advocacy, and Social Justice Studies Learn more about the Advocacy Room

On this special episode of Leading Literacy, Mara interviews Leslie and Dr. Kathryn Edwards, the Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at LACOE. Leslie and Kathryn recently completed a year-long project in collaboration with UCLA and the Center for Powerful Public Schools and Riverside County Office of Education, on a document entitled, Supporting the African American Learner: A Guide for Transforming Beliefs, Systems and Practices for Black Students. Leslie and Kathryn's passion will inspire and motivate as they discuss how this document can be put into practice to ensure better outcomes for Black students. You won't want to miss it!

Early childhood development centers remain a key cornerstone of our local community, investing in future leaders and providing essential care for children as their parents work. But how has COVID-19 and its multifaceted impact influenced the sustainability of this industry, especially in our ever-growing region? What are some of the challenges and solutions that need to be considered moving forward? To address some of these questions, the COGCast will feature a special two episode series on early childhood development education. Part one of this two part series features JoAnne Lauer, Assistant Superintendent for Riverside County Office of Education, and Sarah Burnett, Early Childhood Education Professor at Norco Community College. 

Season 3 Episode 10 Welcome to Season 3 Episode 10 of Riverside County Department of Child Support Services Coffee Break Podcast with our Host Nathan Hartel, Deputy Director of Programs and Operations season finality. (0.50) a review of episode 1. (1.41) Nathan discusses the theme, Intersections and what does this mean. (2.21) Review of Season 3 and review of our Community Partners and the resources they offer. ( 3:35) Nathan reviews our new web page, and career and job resources. (4:17) Nathan shares about his interview with First5 Riverside, and the services they provide including the Family Resource Centers and the youth programs. (5:25) Nathan hopes that as you listen to the recap of these interviews you can go back and listen to them again or if you missed one to pick up a nugget of information. (5:38) Nathan also interviewed DPSS ( Department of Public Social Services) and they shared some resources for self-sufficiency, also that Child Support Participants are not exempt from their services. (6:37) Episode 5 is covered and the practical aspects of the child support program talking about visitation, custody, and timeshare and how these impact the child support obligation. Stipulations and modifications were also covered. (7:53) Episode 6 with Sahar Andrade and learning regarding the topic of Diversity, Unconscious Bias and Inclusion, how we treat our customers, and the importance of respecting one another. (8:26) Episode 7 and Supervisor Chuck Washington, and the role Supervisors play and his passion for public service, also covering new library openings. (9:43) Episode 8 Riverside County Office of Education, and the importance of literacy by 5th-grade initiative and reading to learn. Dr. Molly shared many examples of what parents can do to get kids excited about reading. (10:20) Most recent episode on Child Support Awareness Month, and highlighting the importance of the services we provide. Nathan announces season 4 coming this Fall.

(0:07) Introduction with Nathan Hartel (host) Deputy Director of Child Support Services. (0:57) Nathan gives an outline of Dr. Molly McCabe's background. (2:15) Nathan discusses to primary things Child Support Services does as part of a caseload 1 We establish court orders for child support and medical support,2nd we enforce orders. (4:29) Dr. McCabe discusses how her passion is driven by her family background she explains how her own father had a difficult childhood, but because he develops strong literacy skills he was able to pursue the life he wanted to live and that's what drove Dr. McCabe and all her work. (5:44) Nathan goes into as an agency how Child Support Services values the role parents play and how they strive to do their best. (7:16) Dr. Molly McCabe explains that ultimately the goal of the initiative for every single child in Riverside county has strong literacy skills develop by the end of 5th grade. (7:27) Defining literacy as the ability to read, write, speak, listen, and represent your thinking/ideas. (9:00) Dr. McCabe gives her top 5 examples of what families can do to support literacy development in children. 1) Create a love of reading, (11:34) 2nd example Family conversations (speaking & listening) (16:07) 3rd example Let them learn about things that they are curious about. (15:10) Nathans gives an example of how you can reinforce reading with your own children. (19:50) Dr. Molly talks about her 4th example of support literacy with children “find lots opportunities within your natural setting”, work on all literacy skills have routines (20:08) Using TV shows and movies to develop literacy (21:12) work on comprehension to develop literacy (23:28) 5th example of developing literacy skills Attend family literacy events and reach out to local libraries. (24:21) Nathan speaks on our 3 brand-new libraries in the county French Valley, Menifee, Desert Hot Springs. (25:58) What to do if your child's teacher says your child is behind. (27:30) Dr. Molly McCabe strongly suggests you ask for resources that the district and the schools have available to the parent. (28:00) If you have young children that are still learning to read use these resources (28:53) If you have older children you can use these resources to help with literacy. (30:57) Dr. McCabe says, “Don't try and do too much”. (31:56) How to respond to a child that just doesn't like to read. (33:28)” Give incentives” sometimes children just need a little incentive to engage. (35:38) Nathan shares the families we serve at Child Support Services. (36:44) Dr. Molly McCabe explains the important role our families play with their children in literacy. (29:02) Dr. Molly gives closing remarks with great resources for families on the Riverside County Office of Education web page. (39:36) Follow RCOE on social media Twitter: @rcoe, Instagram: riverside_coe. (40:36) How you request services and open a new case with Child Support Services.

In this episode, we'll go behind the scenes to talk about the school reopening bill and run through the highlights of this year's proposed legislation with three leading education advocates who work directly for school districts and county offices of education. Join Santa Clara COE Director of Government Relations Amanda Dickey, San Diego USD Director of Government Relations Enrique Ruacho, and Riverside COE Chief Governmental Relations Officer Jeffrey Vaca as they discuss strategies for working with elected officials to advance, modify and kill bills.Guests:Enrique Ruacho, Ed.D., Director of Government Relations, San Diego Unified School DistrictJeffrey A. Vaca, Chief Governmental Relations Officer, Riverside County Office of EducationAmanda Dickey, Director of Government Relations, Santa Clara County Office of Education

Lifelong learner and educator, Dr. Molly McCabe, shares how the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and guiding principles ensure that we strive to remove barriers for all learners, always obtain student and family feedback, and create expert learners. Dr. McCabe offers her advice for what to hold important whether we are in remote school, hybrid, or in person-- all during a pandemic! Dr. Molly McCabe is Director of Instructional Services at the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) and is a professor at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Note: This interview was recorded in early December of 2020 while California was still under a stay at home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the time between the recording and release of this episode, the stay at home order was lifted and many school districts' opening plans, including those of CNUSD, were changed.

On the last night of August, the California State Legislature wrapped up its 2019-2020 legislative session in a flurry. Many bills were passed and sent to the Governor, but several difficult issues were left unresolved. In this episode, CASBO’s dynamic team of advocates Sara Bachez and Elizabeth Esquivel share highlights. What were some of the legislature’s final actions (or inactions)? What are potential education budget and fiscal implications? And what is a frenzied last night of session in Sacramento really like, especially during this time of physical distancing?Plus, Palm Springs USD Nutrition Services Director Stephanie Bruce joins us again to describe some recent good news out of Washington D.C. related to school meals.KEY RESOURCESFor details about education and budget bills that were (or were not) passed out of the legislature, read CASBO's "End of the 2019-20 Legislative Session NewsBreak." This NewsBreak also includes details about Gov. Newsom's new “Blueprint for a Safer Economy” released on Aug. 28. Additional information about budget and finance bills discussed on this episode:SB 115 -- Makes technical amendments to K-12 education and early education associated with the Budget Act of 2020.SB 820 -- Makes clarifying changes to education programs adopted as part of the Budget Act of 2020. These changes are described in more detail in the CASBO Newsbreak: New Education Budget Changes are Released in SB 820"Legislature fixes funding problem for growing districts and some charter schools," Sept. 2 EdSource article by John Fensterwald"USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through Dec. 31, 2020" press release from USDAOUR GUESTS:Sara Bachez, CASBO Chief Government Relations Officer Elizabeth Esquivel, CASBO Senior Director of Policy and GovernanceStephanie Bruce, Nutrition Services Director, Palm Springs USD. Learn more about Stephanie on our March episode, "The Meals Must Go On"Plus a cameo appearance by Jeff Vaca, Chief Governmental Relations Officer, Riverside County Office of EducationABOUT CASBOThe California Association of School Business Officialsis the premier resource for professional development and business best practices for California's school business leaders. Follow at @CASBO. YOUR SERIES GUIDEPaul Richman is a public education advocate and consultant. edfundingca@gmail.com and @pjr100

This week's podcast features Yamileth Shimojyo, a STEAM/Science Administrator at the Riverside County Office of Education. She reacts to a presentation on the power of thinking routines that was led by Justin Boner of Maker Ed, and shares how she has used these tools in her role.

On today’s show, Amanda and Vickie bring you the most recent updates on what’s going through the senate and practical ways you can be helping during this time, whether you’re an educator, parent, or interested party. Listen in for encouraging ways that will help you move forward during this crisis! Show Highlights: In March, the CDC released a guide for school administrators in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 (also known as the Corona Virus). This guide states that for schools that close their physical campus but offer “distance instruction” for students, children with disabilities must be granted the same remote access to learning. Many educators have been reluctant to provide any distance learning for IEP students because they believe that federal disability laws present insurmountable barriers to remote education. Are school districts required at this time to comply with the IDEA? The Department of Education’s answer to this is “yes”. Amanda addresses waivers and the tax relief bill, and the language that is being proposed.  California has indicated that it has its school districts’ backs. If you’re not in the state of California, visit your own state’s Department of Education and Governor’s office websites to see what their requirements are for educating students with disabilities during this time of shutdown. Listen in to learn what the state of California is requiring! Vickie discusses the California Department of Education’s recent publication of online learning resources for schools and families and the focus of the webinar led by Ben Chida, Senior Advisor to Governor Newsom. Districts are being encouraged to find innovative ways to provide lessons. Equal access doesn’t mean that all students receive the same materials in the same way. If you don’t have any experience with online learning, then Riverside County Office of Education has a "best practices" guide. Amanda and Vickie discuss the innovation that other districts are employing, and suggestions to consider. If you have a teacher or school district that you think is providing something really unique, please share it! We need to be sharing and networking ideas among parents, teachers, and administrators. Encourage each other to ACT! 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 Suggested Episode: The Special Education Administrative Leadership (SEAL) Program with Dr. Jackie Wilson [IEP 122]

Migrant farmworkers in the United States face many unique challenges. They earn an average total income of $15,000-$17,500 while working 10-12 hours a day for six days a week. Due to these long hours, parents have little quality time to spend with their children. They are exposed to toxic pesticides and often exploited. Migrant farmworkers are also transient, moving from place to place and often living in substandard conditions. Naturally, working with these families and their children presents unique challenges as well. Dr. Becky Bailey sat down with Gilda Gonzalez, the program coordinator for the Riverside County Office of Education Migrant Head Start in El Centro, California to discuss how Conscious Discipline can help address these issues. Listen in to learn about the challenges Gilda sees daily, how she’s working to implement Conscious Discipline, and why she calls it “a transformational program that works.” Essential Takeaways • The Migrant Head Start program sees children responding to stress with aggression and withdrawal. Classrooms implementing Conscious Discipline have noted reductions in these behaviors. They write fewer referrals and make fewer phone calls to parents about challenging behaviors. • The program is starting slowly with Conscious Discipline, training teachers and implementing deep breathing, greetings, and goodbyes. Some teachers have chosen to go above and beyond. • Gilda’s program also uses the Conscious Discipline Parent Education Curriculum. Because parents are so busy, they incorporate some of the activities during home visits. The parents enjoy the curriculum and have requested more. • Although academics are important, Gilda has found the social emotional piece to be even more significant. It has made a difference in her personal life and in the lives of children, families, and staff. Important Links • ConsciousDiscipline.com (https://consciousdiscipline.com/) • Professional Development (https://consciousdiscipline.com/professionaldevelopment/) • Conscious Discipline Parent Education Curriculum Results Published in Peer Reviewed Journal (https://consciousdiscipline.com/conscious-discipline-parent-education-curriculum-results-published-in-peer-reviewed-journal/) Product Mentions • Greeting Apron (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/greeting-apron/) • Standard Parent Education Pack (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/standard-parent-education-pack/) • Award-Winning Conscious Discipline E-Course: Building Resilient Schools and Homes (https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/online-courses/) • Creating the School Family (https://consciousdiscipline.com/product/creating-the-school-family/) Show Outline 0:21 What is Conscious Discipline? 0:52 Migrant Head Start programs and the lives of migrant farmworkers 5:07 Introduction of guest Gilda Gonzalez 6:03 Information about Gilda’s Migrant Head Start program 6:58 Challenges faced in the program 8:52 Implementing Conscious Discipline 10:40 Parent Education Curriculum 12:48 Results of Conscious Discipline implementation 14:41 Favorite success stories 17:30 Importance of social emotional learning 19:24 What’s Becky up to? 19:51 What’s Becky celebrating? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING There are many ways you could have spent this time today, but you chose to spend it with me and I am grateful. If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it with others via your favorite social media platforms.

This episode talks about school climate, one of the school priorities created by the Local Control Funding Formula. It features an interview with Dr. Susan Levine of the Riverside County Office of Education, who talks about some of the innovative work that her county does to help districts understand and improve school climate.

Topic: The Effects of Unresolved Trauma on Parenting Parental emotion regulation and coping skills in dealing with stressful events in life have a significant impact on the child’s emotional and social development, especially during infancy and early school years. Children typically learn to regulate their emotions better if their parents manage their own stress well. In contrast, unsupportive, distressed parenting can induce less effort in children to regulate their emotions and use effective coping skills in response to stress. We will discuss the unresolved effects of trauma when it comes to parenting with guest momologist and Behavior Specialist, Marcella Tarpley   Guest Momologist: Marcella Tarpley A native Californian and educator for over 20 years, Marcella Ann Tarpley is currently a Behavior Support Specialist for the Moreno Valley Unified School District. She holds two Master’s Degrees, one in Special Education and the other in Teaching. She has taught students with disabilities in grades 3-12 and has also had various positions outside the field of education as a restaurant manager, nanny, secretary, and mail handler. She currently is working on her doctorate degree and a license in clinical psychology.  To continue her efforts on behalf of foster youth, she currently serves as a board member for Kamalii Foster Family Agency where she donates her time and resources teaching foster youth how to sew. She was the recipient of the 2015 Riverside County Office of Education Site Support Staff of the Year Award. In the community she is well known for her advocacy efforts in training parents, social service professionals, and educators on how to maximize student success. In her spare time when not advocating for students, Marcella enjoys quilting, road trips, and listening to books on tape.    Marvelous Mahogany Momologist of the Week: Tynee Sims Tynee Sims is a single mom, podcaster of Tynee Talks, and lover all of things Flint, MI!  We want to congratulate Tynee on her recent job announcement to Northlake community College in Las Colinas as the Assistant Director of TRIO & First Year Experience!  Congrats Tynee!   Moms Group of the Week: Moms In Color is a collective created to celebrate diversity, complexity and  intersectional motherhood. Our primary mission is to inspire, motivate and spread awareness around the topics that affect Black mothers most. They are based out of Los Angeles, CA. Website: https://www.momsincolor.com/   Producer: Greenville Ave. Studios  - http://www.greenvilleaverecordingstudio.com/   Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology Email Us: Mahoganymomology@gmail.com

Heidi is a Coordinator of Educational Technology at the Riverside County Office of Education and has a background in social studies. Taylor is working as an instructional aide while earning her credential to become a special education teacher, and she is a former student of Heidi. In this broadcast, Heidi, Taylor, and Brent share stories of what they remember from some of their favorite teachers, and how those memories have little to do with curriculum. 

Our guests are two brothers who both teach, come from a family of educators and have both been recognized as extraordinarily creative educators. Taking risks is part of their practice, and in this segment, they share how they engage students by pushing their own limits. Follow: @bedleybros @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork Scott Beldey teaches 5th grade, is an author and speaker. He was selected 2014 Orange County Teacher of the Year, California State Teacher of the Year Finalist, and 2013 Project Tomorrow's Innovative STEM Teacher Award winner. Tim Bedley, who teaches fourth and fifth grades, is one of the Riverside County Office of Education Teacher of the Year.