The Educator's Blueprint

Hello Educator Blueprint Podcast Listeners! We are so excited to be back for Season 3!  On this quick opening episode, we share some personal and professional accomplishments from summer, talk about what we are looking forward to, share some new "features" of the podcast, and highlight some topics for the year. Please Listen, enjoy,  and share! We can't wait to dive into more intere...

That's a Wrap!  Join us as we look back over this Season at some of these highlights, lessons learned, and what's to come in Season 3.  Lisa Need Data on Downloads..

Join us as we chat  Dr. Kent McIntosh!! We talk about everything from equity, revitalizing systems and strategies with student voice, and the importance of regularly measuring fidelity of implementation  as a practice with consideration of strengths and next steps.  “Systems are what we create. They are not static”. -Kent Resources/Links:  TFI 3.0 - Participate in Study Pbis.org/equity PBISApps/SW...

Join us for Part 2 of this lively and informative conversation around the high leverage practice of effective feedback! Resources (re-shared from Part 1) : Rila, A. & Estrapala S. (2023) Positive specific feedback for learning and behavior . In J. McLeskey, L. Maheady, B. Billingsley, M. T. Brownell, T. Lewis, and S. Alber-Morgan (Eds.) High Leverage Practices for Intensive Interventions. New...

Join us for this lively and informative conversation around intensifying the High Leverage Practices specifically,  effective feedback! Learn the acronym T.O.P.I.C. and walk away with tangible tools and strategies. It was such an enlightening talk that we will be breaking it up in 2 parts! Resources: Rila, A. & Estrapala S. (2023) Positive specific feedback for learning and behavior . In J. Mc...

Join us as we explore Tier 2 Systems and Secondary supports with Dr. Angus Kittelman. The conversation is full of thought-provoking strategies, resources, and potential next steps! PBIS Briefs & Resources: Kittelman, A., Strickland-Cohen, M. K., Horner, R. H., Morris, K., Lewis, T., & Flannery K. B.. (March 2023). Measuring Fidelity of Core Features of Tier 2 Systems and Practices in Schoo...

Join us as we chat with another rural district and explore how they systematically implement a tiered-systems framework with their eye on a uniformed approach while honoring context and pace! Wisconsin RTI Center 

Join us as we explore Function of Behavior: how it is defined and why it matters. Additionally, that when teachers consider and implement strategies at tier 1 and tier 2 (for all students), the need for individualized functional assessments at tier 3 decreases!

Join us as we explore  the integration of MTSS and High-Leverage Practices (HLP's) and what it could look like as a partnership between General Education and Special Education with experts: Dr. Kelsey Morris, Dr. Kathleen Cohen-Strickland, and Dr. Laura Kern. One Call To Action this panel offers is to explore the truth of our context, fidelity of implementation, outcomes, and our work. Where...

Join us as we chat with Lisa Lewis, a former special education teacher. Lisa shares  her journey within many roles in Special Education, lessons learned, and where she hopes the field is  going in the future! 

Join us as we explore, with  Tim Villegas, what  inclusion truly is, why it matters, what it takes to move towards more inclusive environments for all, and resources to support this work.  “The research shows learners with and without disabilities learn more, and teachers become better teachers”.  “Inclusion is all about planning for the success of students and not just expecting if you put a lear...

Our guests, Christine Woodgeard  and Brice Frasure, are from the small but mighty rural district of Logan-Hocking in Ohio. From hour long bus rides, one-way, to limited internet, join us as we discuss the strengths, challenges, and similarities of rural districts utilizing the PBIS/MTSS framework.  Links Logan-Hocking School District https://loganhocking.k12.oh.us/ West Virginia's Center for...

Join us as we explore practical approaches to addressing inclusion of young children with behavior challenges in community settings with Principal Investigator, Dr. Lise Fox, from the University of South Florida.   Suggestions:  Robust job-embedded professional development and coaching are a must!  Explore practices that will nuture healthy relationships with teacher and peers.  Responsive high-qu...

Join us as we explore early childhood with Dr. Charis Wahman. She unpacks student needs, shaping adult behavior and how human connection is the key to it all! Below are links to recommended articles by Dr. Wahman: Rates and Types of Teacher Praise by Jenkins et al, 2015 How teachers' perceptions of the parent–teacher relationship affect children's risk for early childhood expulsion by Zu...

Join Dr. Lisa Power's and Kelly Perales as they explore Mental Health & Wellness in a Multi-Tiered System of Support and have listener's consider what opportunities exist to Align, Integrate, and Eliminate. 

Join us as we explore the world of self-regulation. Dr.  Sara Estrapala scratches the surface on a complex and fascinating topic in education: self-regulation. She also provides resource s for those listeners who may want to explore further. See below:  The MO PBS website on self-monitoring  The Iris Center module on self-regulation strategies You may also find a self-directed self-regulation manu...

Happy New Year! Today we have the opportunity to learn from Dr. Renee Bradley,  an amazing  leader in the field of special education! Dr. Bradley focuses on her past and current experiences in the field, shares progress made, and her  hope for the future.  Please join us for this important conversation! 

Join us as we explore how School Safety fits within the MTSS framework, from prevention to response.  Mark Gengaro has played many roles in education, however, his passion is safety,  ensuring every child and educators feels and is safe in his community.  His advice is that  we all learn everything we can about safety in schools to create communities in which everyone belongs. Mark provides the fo...

Please join us in this second episode of this  two-part conversation with Dr.  Jessica Meisenheimer. Jessica continues to share  how  her district planned, implemented, and evaluated  MTSS. She also discusses  their approach to supporting schools in this work, challenges, successes, and the districts vision for the future.  

Please join us in this two-part conversation with Dr.  Jessica Meisenheimer. Jessica shares how  her district planned, implemented, and evaluated  MTSS. She also discusses  their approach to supporting schools in this work, challenges, successes, and the districts vision for the future.  An episode you won't want to miss! 

Ever wonder how PBIS got its name and became the go-to center for improving school climate, equity, and behavior management ? Join us for a two-part, illuminating conversation with Dr. George Sugai, one of the founding fathers of PBIS, as he shares stories from the creation of PBIS and the National Technical Assistance Center. (Part 2) 

Ever wonder how PBIS got its name and became the go-to center for improving school climate, equity, and behavior management ? Join us for a two-part, illuminating conversation with Dr. George Sugai, one of the founding fathers of PBIS, as he shares stories from the creation of PBIS and the National Technical Assistance Center. (Part 1) 

Join us in this two-part conversation with Dr. Lewis on the history and context of the PBIS Leadership Forum,  how Professional Development started (and how it's going), and the value of building a culture of educator's who seek Performance Feedback! 

Part 2!  Join us in this two-part conversation with Dr. Lewis on the history and context of the  PBIS Leadership Forum,  how Professional Development started (and how it's going), and the value of building a culture of educator's who seek Performance Feedback!  "Educator's, You know how we educate. Use and apply the same principles to your own learning".  - Dr. Lewis 

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