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Join Lisa for a conversation with Dr. Angus Kittelman, assistant professor and research partner with the University of Missouri, Columbia, and implementation partner with the National Center on PBIS. Dr. Kittelman has done much of his educational research and implementation in the high school setting. He shares his observations about how MTSS and PBIS systems can provide important frameworks that are flexible yet provide organization for high schools seeking to improve at all tiers. Most importantly, Dr. Kittelman focuses on really listening to the challenges and priorities expressed by individual high schools as they work to provide what is most important for their students.  RESOURCES National Center on PBIS MO SW-PBS Monograph on SWPBS in High Schools   B. Flannery & G. Sugai Tiered Fidelity Inventory 3.0

Are you throwing up your hands regarding AI use in the classroom? Don't! Listen in on this conversation with Mark Henderson, a member of the Missouri School Board Association and Director of AI Strategy and Services. Since AI is here to stay, Mark advises that schools/districts need a plan that communicates their AI stance, along with tools that teachers and students are allowed to use, while providing adequate training and support to use those tools. In this discussion, Mark also addresses the topics of cheating and using AI for companionship. He stresses focusing on what we CAN control surrounding AI. Much of what we do with AI, going forward, may be as basic as starting with conversations about what really matters.  RESOURCES Center on PBIS Common Sense Media Mark Henderson: Your Human Guide to an AI World Mark Henderson's Assignment Makeover Season 5, Episode 88: Yikes! AI! Using Artificial Intelligence Safely and Positively Substack Won't Back Down: Heartland Rock and the Fight for America by Erin Osman

The moment you've been waiting for has arrived--Season 6 of The Educator's Blueprint!! We have so much in store for you this season including a new cohost, Dr. Megyn Martin, new guests, and some former favorite guests as well. Join us to learn more about Megyn and for a preview of this upcoming season. While you wait for episode 2, go back to seasons 1 through 5 of the Blueprint to revisit some topics relevant to you. So much to learn, so little time! RESOURCES Center on PBIS Megyn's Favorite Podcasts Good Inside--Dr. BeckyElise on LifeCrime JunkieLisa's Favorite Podcasts (She has sooo many more than were requested!) Books  The Stacks PodcastPoured Over The B& N Podcast Comedy  What now? With Trevor Noah Madigan’s Pub Cast Good Hang with Amy Poehler Informational   Expert Instruction: The Teach by Design The Happiness Lab Maintenance Phase The Daily

Join Lisa and Jamie for a quick chat to find out what's in store for this year's podcast. So many exciting sneak peeks including the Classroom Mini Series that will highlight the 6 Effective Classroom Practices as well as meaningful topics for all educators, special guests, and access to relevant resources! It's time to "take some time for tea" and start this year with the Educator's Blueprint!

Join Lisa for a conversation with Amanda Henson, Elementary Instructional Supervisor for the Graves County School District in Kentucky. Amanda discusses her district’s multi-year journey to unify PBIS principles across ALL educational levels, not just elementary. Her motto: “let’s go slow to go fast” and develop this process correctly.  Learn about creating buy-in that benefits everyone involved while developing your own "toolbox" of interventions. Resources Graves County Schools--Kentucky Ruby K. Payne, educator and author

Lynne DeSousa, MTSS Specialist and PBIS Coordinator for the Colorado Department of Education, shares the importance of "getting back to basics". Current school safety initiatives  to prevent school violence has led to a re-emphasis on the foundational pieces of several educational initiatives, namely PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), RtI (Response to Intervention), and MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports). The goal is to integrate these educational initiatives focusing on implementation, support, motivation, and sustainability. Take the complex and simplify so that all will reap the benefits! RESOURCES MTSS Multi-Tiered System of Supports NIRN National Implementation Research Network Summary of Horner's Cascading Logic Model by Morgan Solender Kent McIntosh, University of Oregon--articles Elena Agular: Transformational PD--What It Is and Why You Need It

Join Lisa and Jamie for a conversation with Mark Henderson, Director, Digital Initiatives, with the Missouri School Boards' Association. Mark, the "AI Guy", discusses using Artificial Intelligence for positive engagement with students and a resource to boost critical thinking skills. Although there are many AI platforms, Mark references several that educators may find valuable in an instructional setting. However, before incorporating AI, Mark emphasizes that school boards and districts need to adopt an AI policy. In the age of AI, this podcast is definitely worth your time! Resources Missouri School Boards' Association   mobsa.org MoBSA   AI Policy LinkedIn   #AI or #AIinschools for discussions Control Alt Achieve    Eric Curts AI Platforms MagicSchool   AI Assistant for Educators SchoolAI   AI Assistant for Educators NotebookLM  Research and Thinking Partner Perplexity Academic   Research with sources cited Napkin AI   from text to visuals

Jamie Grieshaber, MO-SWPBS Statewide Facilitator and Coach, is on the other side of the microphone in this episode of The Educator's Blueprint. Everyone needs a “Jamie” and her team in their school toolbox. Join Lisa for an interview with Jamie Grieshaber as she outlines her role as a valuable educational resource to districts who are serious about positive progress, not just about compliance with state objectives. The goal is to make data driven decisions to inform continuous improvement for all members of the educational community.  Resources Tiered Fidelity Inventory     Self-Assessment Survey   District Systems Fidelity Inventory    Living the Sweet Life  TJ Sweet podcast It's Not Supposed to Be This Way   Lysa TerKeurst

Listen in on Lisa Power's conversation with Dr. Mark Wheatley, the Assistant Commissioner of Special Education for DESE (MO). Discover how his office along with DESE support Local Education Agencies (LEA). He highlights the importance of general education and special education working together, with the help of many knowledgeable consultants as well as plentiful resources to provide the most inclusive educational communities. Through this conversation, both Lisa and Mark remind us that education is an "infinite game"--always growing and evolving.  Resources https://dese.mo.gov Heart of Missouri Regional Professional Development Center https://rpdc.missouri.edu    http://pbismissouri.org https://www.pbis.org

Train to HOPE? or Train to MAINTAIN? That is the question . . . and we know the answer! Join Lisa and Jamie for an important conversation with accomplished educational researcher, Dr. Katie Meyer, about using the resources that are available to build strong systems in an educational community. Strong systems in the areas of coaching, training, and technical assistance yield effective educational practices. Start getting more out of professional development! RESOURCES https://www.pbis.org/resource/dsfi  Access to District Systems Fidelity Inventory Intentionally Intensify Classroom Practices to Support Students with DisabilitiesKatie's research summary Student Achievement Through Staff Development  Joyce and Showers The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead   Michael Bungay Stanier The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Stay Curious & Change the Way You Lead   Michael Bungay Stanier

It's already SEASON 5 of The Educator's Blueprint podcast. Join Lisa and Jamie as they review previous seasons as well as outline the upcoming 5th season with insights into guests and “just in time; just what’s needed” topics for all educators.

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. 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 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