ASCD Learn Teach Lead Radio

Join us as we talk with the authors of a new book about leveraging questions in powerful ways to engage parents in problem-solving. Follow: @runnin26 @RightQuestion @ASCD @bamradionetwork Dan Rothstein, Luz Santana, and Agnes Bain are the authors of Partnering with Parents to Ask the Right Questions: A Powerful Strategy for Strengthening School-Family Partnerships (ASCD). Our guests are the founders of the Right Question Institute, a non-profit organization in Cambridge, MA focusing on education, healthcare, parent involvement, voter engagement and microdemocracy. Rachael George is the principal of Sandy Grade School in the Oregon Trail School District and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

Pedro jumps head first into the deep end of the issues that determine whether all kids are reached, inspired and taught. Follow: @PedroANoguera @mjanatovich @ASCD @bamradionetwork Pedro Noguera is a Distinguished Professor of Education in the Graduate School of Education and Information Sciences at UCLA whose research focuses on the ways in which schools are influenced by social and economic conditions, as well as by demographic trends in local, regional and global contexts. He is the author or co-author of eleven books, including Excellence Through Equity: Five Principles of Courageous Leadership to Guide Achievement for Every Student (ASCD). Host Mike Janatovich is the assistant principal of Harmon Middle School in Aurora, OH, and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

General education teachers play a pivotal role in the special education process. However, most teachers have little or no training in special education. Join us as we discuss the basics every teacher needs to know about special education. Follow: @mattwachel @drncgarrett @ASCD @bamradionetwork David Bateman and Jenifer Cline are the authors of A Teacher's Guide to Special Education (ASCD). Bateman is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Special Education at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, where he teaches courses about learning disabilities, special education, and special education law to future teachers and administrators. Cline is a special education administrator in Great Falls Public Schools in Great Falls, Montana. ASCD Emerging Leader and host Matt Wachel is an elementary assistant principal in the Park Hill School District in Kansas City, MO.

The challenge of teaching is greatly reduced when we realize that learning naturally follows curiosity. Join us to discover how to tap into your students' natural inclination to learn. Follow: @WendyOstroff @drncgarrett @ASCD @bamradionetwork Wendy Ostroff, PhD, is a developmental and cognitive psychologist and a professor at the Hutchins School of Liberal Studies at Sonoma State University. She is the author of two ASCD books: Cultivating Curiosity in K–12 Classrooms: How to Promote and Sustain Deep Learning and Understanding How Young Children Learn: Bringing the Science of Child Development to the Classroom. Host Chaunte Garrett is the director of accountability for the Rowan-Salisbury school system in North Carolina, an education consultant, and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

Our guest is passionate about designing a curriculum that leads to student success. Join us as she proposes new strategies and resources for developing a more effective approach. Follow: @drncgarrett @ADiLalor @ASCD @bamradionetwork Angela Di Michele Lalor is the author of Ensuring High-Quality Curriculum: How to Design, Revise, or Adopt Curriculum Aligned to Student Success (ASCD). She is a senior consultant at Learner-Centered Initiatives, where her work includes facilitating schoolwide initiatives in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Host Chaunte Garrett is the director of accountability for the Rowan-Salisbury school system in North Carolina, an education consultant, and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

In this episode, we check in with one of the early pioneers of flipped learning and share his best practical tips. Follow: @jmaness4 @chemicalsams @ASCD @bamradionetwork Aaron Sams has been an educator since 2000. He operates the education consulting firm Sams Learning Designs, is an Adjunct Professor at Saint Vincent College, and serves as an advisor to TED-Ed. He has co-authored 7 books on flipped learning, including Flip Your Classroom: Reach Every Student in Every Class Every Day. Host Jusmar Maness is principal of Balfour Elementary School in Asheboro, NC, and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

Our guest wrote the book on the fundamental formative skills we need to cultivate in every student. Follow: @runnin26 @ASCD Tom Hoerr, PhD is head of New City School in St. Louis. His latest book is The Formative Five: Fostering Grit, Empathy, and Other Success Skills Every Student Needs(ASCD). He also writes a monthly column for “The Principal Connection,” an educational leadership magazine. He has led schools for 36 years, and has written on leadership, faculty collegiality, and multiple intelligences. He initiated and taught in the Non-Profit Management Program at Washington University in St. Louis. Rachael George is the principal of Sandy Grade School in the Oregon Trail School District and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

Join us as we unpack why it takes courage and fearless leadership to achieve great teaching and learning. @ASCD @bamradionetwork Yvette Jackson and Veronica McDermott are the authors of the ASCD books Aim High, Achieve More: How to Transform Urban Schools Through Fearless Leadership and Unlocking Student Potential: How do I identify and activate strengths? Jackson is the CEO of the National Urban Alliance for Effective Education. McDermott is a retired superintendent, professional developer, and education consultant. Host Mike Janatovich is the assistant principal of Harmon Middle School in Aurora, OH, and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

Tune in as we rethink our approach to supervision, goal setting, and evaluation Follow: @robpennington9 @PaulMielke @tonyfrontier @ASCD @bamradionetwork Tony Frontier and Paul Mielke are the authors of Making Teachers Better, Not Bitter: Balancing Evaluation, Supervision, and Reflection for Professional Growth (ASCD). Frontier is a consultant, award-winning educator, and assistant professor of leadership studies at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mielke is superintendent of the Hamilton School District in Sussex, Wisconsin. Rob Pennington is a middle school social studies teacher & lead tech coach in Connecticut, and ASCD Emerging Leader.

Our guests have completed a study into the instructional practices that create highly literate students. Join us as they share their insights. 'Follow: @snovak91335 @Bonnie_Houck @mattwachel @ASCD @bamradionetwork Bonnie Houck and Sandi Novak are authors of Literacy Unleashed: Fostering Excellent Reading Instruction Through Classroom Visits. Houck is an associate professor of education at Bethel University and provides training through the Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association (MESPA). Novak is an education consultant with more than 30 years of experience as an assistant superintendent, principal, curriculum and professional learning director, and teacher. ASCD Emerging Leader and host Matt Wachel is an elementary assistant principal in the Park Hill School District in Kansas City, MO.

The study of neuroscience continues to expand our understanding of how students learn. In this segment, our guest points to changes we need to embrace to align our teaching practices with what we now know about brain development. 'Follow: @Dr_Armstrong @JeffBradbury @ASCD @bamradionetwork Thomas Armstrong is an award-winning author and speaker with over 35 years of teaching experience from the primary through the doctoral level. He is the author of several books on learning and human development including his latest, The Power of the Adolescent Brain: Strategies for Teaching Middle and High School Students. Jeff Bradbury is an ASCD Emerging Leader. coordinator of instructional technology for Westwood Regional School district in NJ, and creator of TeacherCast.

Student challenges, curriculum overwhelm and the daily demands of the classroom can lead to an October slump. Here's how to revive your energy and stamina. Follow: @balancedteacher @jmaness4 @ASCD @bamradionetwork Mike Anderson is a former award-winning teacher, an education consultant, and author of the new ASCD book, Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn: The Key to Student Motivation and Achievement. ASCD Emerging Leader and host Amanda Koonlaba, Ed.S., NBCT, is a teacher, artist, and writer. Host Jusmar Maness is principal of Balfour Elementary School in Asheboro, NC, and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

Join us as our guest helps us demystify the challenges of identifying and teaching gifted students. Follow: @mjanatovich @OTCData @ASCD @bamradionetwork Award-winning former teacher Jenny Grant Rankin, PhD, teaches the Postdoc Masterclass at the University of Cambridge. She is author of Engaging & Challenging Gifted Students: Tips for Supporting Extraordinary Minds in Your Classroom (ASCD). Host Mike Janatovich is the assistant principal of Harmon Middle School in Aurora, OH, and an ASCD Emerging Leader.

Our guest says that all students can learn to make sense of math and master the subject if they understand a few key ideas. Follow: @mattwachel @cathyseeley @ASCD @bamradionetwork Cathy Seeley has worked as a teacher, district mathematics coordinator, Texas state mathematics director for grades K–12, and is a former president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Her ASCD books include Making Sense of Math: How to Help Every Student Become a Mathematical Thinker and Problem Solver, and Building a Math-Positive Culture: How to Support Great Math Teaching in Your School. ASCD Emerging Leader and host Matt Wachel is an elementary assistant principal in the Park Hill School District in Kansas City, MO.

Join us as we talk about thinking about our thinking with the goal of enhancing learning. Follow: @BrainSMARTU @ASCD @bamradionetwork Marcus Conyers is a doctoral researcher at the University of Westminster and founder of BrainSMART, Inc. Dr. Donna Wilson is an author and psychologist who conducts professional development internationally for teachers, administrators, and policymakers. Their latest book is Teaching Students to Drive Their Brains: Metacognitive Strategies, Activities, and Lesson Ideas (ASCD). Host Jusmar Maness is principal of Balfour Elementary School in Asheboro, NC, and an ASCD Emerging Leader.