The Educator's Blueprint

As we ease into Season 2, I decided it was time listeners got to know a little bit more about Dr. Lisa Power's. Join us on this fun, light, and informative chat where she is thrown questions she does not know ahead of time and we get to discover a little bit more about why we love her! 

Join Dr. Lisa Power's as she explores supporting districts in a customer-service driven model with Dr. Paula Raigoza.  Dr. Raigoza's approach includes, but is not limited to, partnering thoughtfully with the Safety and Security teams to ensure alignment in the work as well as community partners and state resources. She underscores the importance of intention and thoughtfulness to build a...

In this episode, Lisa and Jamie reflect on the year and share some of their favorite episodes. 

In this episode, Lisa and Jamie speak with Dr.  Reesha Adamson,  Associate Professor at Missouri State University,  on innovative ways to prepare paraprofessionals to become special education teachers.    Show Notes 

In this episode, Lisa and Jamie speak with Dr.  Laura Kern, a Research Assistant Professor, at University of South Florida, on how to successfully engage and partner  with families in the IEP process.  Practical strategies and examples are shared. Show Notes

In this episode, Lisa and Jamie continue the conversation with Dr. Cathy Thomas,  Associate Professor of Special Education,  Texas State University,  to discuss  special education and teacher preparation.  This second session of a two part episode focuses on exploring innovative ways to attract and retain special education teachers. 

In this episode, Lisa and Jamie speak with Dr. Cathy Thomas,  Associate Professor of Special Education,  Texas State University,  to discuss  special education and teacher preparation.  This first of a two part episode focuses on describing and defining special teacher preparation compared to general educators pre-service.  Show notes

In this episode, Lisa and Jamie speak with Dr. Kathleen Cohen-Strickland,  BCBA-D, Research Associate Professor,  University of Oregon,  to answer the question, how are children and youth at highest risk supported in a tiered system framework.  Show notes

Ms. Casetta Brown,  School Culture and Climate Coordinator in St. Louis Public School District,  discusses her experiences in urban education and provides practical strategies to address  culture and climate in the classroom.  Show Notes

In this episode, Lisa and Jamie speak with Dr. Terry Houlton, Director of Special Education, in Millard Public Schools,  regarding systems to support special education teachers as part of an MTSS framework.  Show Notes

In this episode, Lisa and Jamie speak with Dr.  Laura Kern, a Research Assistant Professor, at University of South Florida, on how to successfully engage and partner  with families of children with disabilities.  Practical strategies and examples are shared. Show Notes    

In this episode we chat with  Dr. Lisa Hazel,  Assistant Superintendent of School Leadership in Ferguson-Florissant School District,  regarding principal leadership and partnering with teachers.  We also discuss how performance feedback is an essential tool for  teachers, coaches, and leaders.  Show notes

Join us as we unpack the journey of SW-PBS in Missouri; everything from the evolution of language, materials, and the approach to training and coaching (stand and deliver,  flipped learning, district systems, focus on performance feedback). Learn  how  materials are resources from MOSWPS are available for everyone at anytime.  Dr. Johnson takes us on an informative walk with deep insight and the a...

Join us as we unpack more Tier 1 classroom strategies with intentionality and learn to celebrate the small wins along the way. Dr. Brandi Simonsen is thoughtful, clear and supportive in exploring ways to contextualize frameworks and move the work forward one step at a time. Show Notes 

In this episode, Lisa and Jamie speak with Dr. Ambra Green about ways to explore culturally responsive, equitable and relevant policies that impact the classroom. Dr. Green explains how the history of school discipline, its foundational roots, are still impacting how decisions are made for students today. Additionally, when educators understand their own learning histories, become intentionally aw...

In this episode you will meet the new co-host of the Educator's Blueprint, Jamie Grieshaber,  reflect on past episodes, and learn what is coming this spring. 

In this episode Lisa and Trisha speak with Dr. Kelsey Morris regarding strategies to wrap up the end of first semester and how to ensure a successful start to second semester. Show Notes

In this episode we chat with Danielle Starkey, Supervisor of MTSS-B in Omaha Public Schools, regarding the history of clip charts, what research says about clip charts, and what research-based practices exist. Show Notes and Resources

There are a number of ways in which we can respond to student behavior. In this episode, Dr. Kelsey Morris shares a number of strategies and resources that can be utilized in the classroom.

Last week we spoke with two elementary teachers regarding their teaching experience last year, this year, how students, families, and colleagues are doing, and what is a wish they have for the future or what is a bright spot that they see. This week, we ask two secondary teachers those exact same questions.

In this episode we speak with two elementary teachers to learn more about their experience as a teacher during Covid and how things are now.

We speak with Dr. Lucille Eber, one of the organizers of the PBIS Leadership Forum, and learn about: the history of this technical assistance event, who should attend, how is the Forum organized, what are the benefits of the Forum being virtual this year, who are some of the presenters, what does it mean and why is it important that all the presenters are "invitation only" speakers  PBIS...

As we start Series 4 regarding conferences, we discuss strategies for making the most out of each conference you attend in person and/or virtually. Our conversation is guided by questions such as:  How do you pre-plan to get the most out of a conference? When there are multiple sessions that you want to attend happening at the same time, how do you decipher which one to attend? Fast forward in tim...

In this bonus episode we chat about our favorite podcasts, 18 to be exact, in the areas of: Leadership Wellness Education Equity Non-Educational Makes Me Laugh Keeps Me In The Know Show Notes