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It has been a year unlike any other.  As we prepared to launch our third season of 8 with 8 , our team agreed that, more than anything, our leaders need to hear from experts who are leading the way at the national, state and local levels. We all need some inspiration right now as we wrap this year and look forward to a new start next year. We kick off Season 3 in grand fashion as we interview...

As you think about teaching vocabulary, have you ever wondered how you can address the wide range of literacy skills and learning needs within your classroom ? In this episode, Annette and Tracy share ideas for proactively designing your lessons for student variability, using principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Every educator will be able to use these ideas, and not just for vocabul...

When it comes to early literacy development, words really do matter. Join Annette Gross and Janelle Schuler to learn how these three principles - tune in, talk more, and take turns -  can guide us as we work to boost the vocabulary and background knowledge of our youngest learners. Co-Hosts: Annette Gross, Regional Early Literacy Specialist, and Janelle Schuler, Assistant Director Additional...

Debbie and Kim are back with the final installation in our 3-part mini-series on "Before, During, and After Strategies" for teaching vocabulary to older students. This episode highlights what teachers can do after instruction to reinforce learning. Spoiler alert: fun and games may be involved. Co-hosts: Debbie Theirl, Educational Consultant and Kim Nagy, Urban Literacy Specialist Additional Resour...

As you may recall from last week, we’re focusing on strategies to use before, during, and after vocabulary instruction. Today, Kim and Debbie will focus on what we do DURING instruction - or how to use evidence-based teaching strategies and engaging activities to boost student learning. Co-hosts: Kim Nagy, Urban Literacy Specialist and Debbie Theirl, Educational Consultant Additional Resources : S...

This week, Debbie and Kim bring our listeners a quick 8 minutes on using something they call “BEFORE” strategies, which are a way to strengthen vocabulary instruction for adolescent learners. We're continuing to build on our learning from our interview with Natalie Wexler and these strategies are great ways to capitalize on students’ prior knowledge as they build their vocabulary. Co-Hosts: Debbie...

We're diving deeper into last week's interview with educational journalist Natalie Wexler, to unpack the great ideas she shared. Are you considering the role background knowledge and vocabulary play in comprehension?  Join Annette and Chris as they discuss the impact that these critical areas of focus can have on instruction across all content areas. Co-Hosts: Annette Gross, Regional Early Li...

Did you know? The biggest determinant of reading comprehension is not decoding ability or comprehension skills - it's background knowledge! In this episode, SST8 consultants ask eight questions of author and educational journalist Natalie Wexler. Natalie was the riveting Keynote Speaker at the 2020 Ohio Literacy Academy and her sessions on this topic changed the way SST8 consultants think about ba...

At the heart of a strong PBIS framework is always strong relationships. Can you identify all of the relationships in action at Greenwood Early Learning Center (right here in region 8)? Join three staff members from Greenwood along with Michelle and Stacey as they highlight the impact on children, families, community and staff. Co-hosts: Michelle Smith and Stacey Smith, Early Childhood Consultants...

8 with 8 is back. (Actually, we never left!) Our second season is going to shift gears and focus on evidence-based literacy instruction. Specifically, we'll be looking at how background knowledge, vocabulary and oral language might just our best bets for accelerating student learning. Join us to learn Why Words Matter, in our second season of 8 with 8, starting March 5, 2021.

Head, Hands and Heart: What does this have to do with community engagement?  Join Michelle and Stephanie for 8 minutes to find out! Co-hosts: Michelle Smith and Stephanie Denham, SST8 Educational Consultants Additional Resources : Community Involvement in Positive Behavior Support Community Wide PBIS Checklist

Educators agree that it is critical for schools to build strong and positive relationships with the families they serve.  What barriers get in the way, and how can schools expand beyond traditional ways of involving families? Jenine and Michelle share two strategies and a 6-point framework (for a total of 8 takeaways) to get schools thinking creatively, as we continue this season's exploratio...

Staff relationships matter in schools. Join Stacey and Stephanie in this short 8 minute look into research and district examples that highlight the power of staff relationships. Co-hosts: Stacey Smith and Stephanie Denham, SST8 consultants Additional Resources: What Difference Can Teacher Friendships Make at Schools? How to Keep Good Teachers Motivated Brunswick PRIDE awards

In this interview, Dr. Stephanie Martinez from the Florida PBIS project discusses strategies to foster relationships with students in a remote learning environment.  She recommends practices for all tiers of the PBIS framework and restorative practices. Co-host: Heidi Kerchenski, SST8 consultant About Our Guest: Stephanie Martinez is a Technical Assistance Specialist at the Florida PBIS Proje...

Did you know that the relationships you build with your students today could impact the lives of their great-grandchildren? Stacey and our guest Missy McClain discuss the connection of relationships to the brain, trauma and mental health.  Hear some ideas and strategies that you can implement immediately to intentionally build relationships with students. Co-Host: Stacey Smith, SST8 consultan...

Building, and keeping relationships in a remote setting is different, but doable. Stephanie and Heidi share easy and practical strategies, in under 8 minutes, for making this happen in your classroom. Co-hosts: Stephanie Denham and Heidi Kerchenski, SST8 consultants Additional Resources : How to Build Relationships Virtually: The Ultimate Guide for Teachers The Distance Learning Playbook The Flipg...

Did you know that teachers' relationships with their students is directly linked to the amount of joy versus anxiety they experience in class? Join Heidi and Stephanie, two SST8 PBIS consultants, as they share research on the power of student and teacher relationships and strategies for making that happen. Co-hosts: Heidi Kerchenski and Stephanie Denham, SST8 consultants Additional Resources :&nbs...

Success in teaching and learning is a moving target, now more than ever.  Join us on 8 with 8 , a podcast from Ohio State Support Team Region 8, for brief episodes chock full of ideas for supporting students, educators, and learning systems. You’ll hear from SST8 consultants and some of our favorite speakers, writers, and thinkers in education. Our first season, brought to you by our PBIS tea...