The Educator's Blueprint

Jan 22 2025 89 ep. 37 mins 2

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Join us as we engage in meaningful conversations on topics currently impacting our school systems, behavior, and instructional practices. From the classroom to the boardroom, we welcome you to unpack, reflect, and learn with us.

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Season 4, Episode 75: Belonging and the Science of Connection with Jamie Grieshaber

Jan 22 2025 27 mins

Join us (just Lisa and me) as we unpack and explore connection and sense of belonging; from the science to implementation. We talk about why connection matters and what this work can look like in school systems. Lots of laughs, reflection and resources. Huge shout out to Dr. Nanci Johnson and Jody Baker on my "new" team; they began studying this work ahead of me and I have gleaned

Season 4, Episode 74: One Leader's Approach to being a MTSS Coordinator

Jan 08 2025 44 mins

Join us as we explore what the role of a MTSS Coordinator means to Amber Smith, a Director of Academic Intervention. She offers the following for anyone new to the role: Take some time to:1) Resource map and explore what supports exists and where.2) Define and align language.3) Explore beliefs around MTSS as a framework and build from there. Resources:Embedded Formative Assessment

Season 4: Episode 73 (Part 2): Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Systematic Screening Past, Present and Future

Dec 18 2024 31 mins

Part 2: Join us in a 2-part conversation, with Dr. Kathleen Lane, as we unpack the etiology of systematic screening (credit to Dr. Hill Walker), how it predicts needs and empowers teachers, and what it looks like to take an integrated approach to tiered-systems thinking with community and family voice."We need to do the little things really well so that we can do the big things".-

Season 4: Episode 72: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Systematic Screening Past, Present and Future

Dec 04 2024 46 mins

Part 1: Join us in a 2-part conversation, with Dr. Kathleen Lane, as we unpack the etiology of systematic screening (credit to Dr. Hill Walker), how it predicts needs and empowers teachers, and what it looks like to take an integrated approach to tiered-systems thinking with community and family voice. "We need to do the little things really well so that we can do the big things".

Season 4: Episode 71 Inclusive Communities & Proactive Relationship Building; Unpacking Restorative Practices within a Tiered System

Nov 20 2024 35 mins

Join us as we explore the strategies and systematic approach to embedding Restorative Practices (RP) within a PBIS/MTSS framework. The secret? 80% of this work is proactive! Lizzie Wiegert, a SEL Interventionist, paints a picture of what RP looks like, in practice, with staff, students and families. Resources: Restorative Practices within PBIS Webinar The Prison Within- A 2020 Docu

Bonus Episode: Chatting with District Leaders

Oct 09 2024 33 mins

Today's bonus episode is different! We are inviting you "behind the scenes" as we ask District Leaders questions relevant to Training/Coaching, Embedding Special Education within the MTSS framework, Funding, and Workforce Capacity. The Leader's we are speaking with are as follows: Dr. Jessica Meisenheimer, Director of Special Programs, Kansas City SchoolsDr. Casetta Brown, Culture

Bonus Episode: We are going to Forum 2024

Oct 08 2024 14 mins

Join Dr. Lisa Powers as she unpacks the purpose, process and people at the annual PBIS IL Forum 2024 with Kelly Perales, Co-Director of the Midwest PBIS Network!

Season 4: Episode 70 Kicking off the Year Strong

Sep 11 2024 24 mins

Join us as we converse with Elisha Nemens, and Assistant Principal, here in St. Louis. She nicely outlines systems and practices their building creates at the beginning of each year to build a strong sense of community, consistency and safety for students, staff and families. Resource: Top 10 Tips and Resources Want to be a guest on the show? Submit here.

Season 4: Episode 69: Where we are headed!

Aug 28 2024 11 mins

Welcome back, listeners and friends, to Season 4 of the Educator's Blueprint. Join us as we highlight key topic areas we are diving into this season, including:ScreeningTrauma-Informed approach to unwanted behaviorsSchool SafetySped in MTSSAdvanced TiersPD BlueprintMTSS Network and more! Want to be a guest on the show? Submit here.

Episode 68: Implementation in High Schools and Student Success with Dr. Angus Kittelman

Apr 01 2024 42 mins

Jump into this lively conversation with Dr. Angus Kittelman (again) as we explore how College and Career Readiness shifts the focus in priorities AND practice within a MTSS/PBIS framework in High Schools. This conversation is resource rich, student-focused, and highly energizing!Resources:High School Think Tank Monthly Community of Practice APBS 2024 Conference HighlightsEducator's