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Extra CurricularIs Your Student Praise Actually Effective? A Vulnerable, Explicit Approach to Behavior with Gina VenancioThis week on "Extra Curricular," teacher and classroom management coach Gina Venancio shares her journey from crying in a supply closet, overwhelmed by student behavior, to discovering what was missing from her classroom: behavior science.Gina's advice in this episode has the power to completely transform your classroom, especially if you are dealing with challenging student behavior. She digs into the power of moving beyond incentive-based systems and talks to us about how we can address the root causes of student behavior. She shares so many practical tips in this episode that will help you with everything...
2023-11-1345 min
Extra CurricularWorking with Your Special Education Team to Support All Students with Dawn EllisIf you're a general education teacher trying to navigate supporting students with IEPs, you're going to want to listen to this episode. Dawn breaks Special Education down, from what all the terminology means, to how to work with the Special Education Team, to communication strategies with families, and so much more. Dawn has some great advice for setting your students up for success and how to work through the process of advocating for your students, even if they haven't yet been identified as a student with special needs and don't have an IEP. Tune in on your car ride...
2023-10-1637 min
Extra CurricularHow to Craft a Welcoming Learning Experience for Every Learner with Bryson TarbetIn this episode of the Extra Curricular Podcast, Bryson talks to us about how to keep our lessons engaging and relevant for students, even when it feels like we can't keep up with what's trending. He gives simple ways to boost student engagement, and shares how we can learn and improve our teaching craft by connecting with other teachers online. He also dives into several strategies we can use to remove barriers to learning, starting with increasing student choice in the classroom and differentiating our instruction to meet students' needs. My favorite part of the episode is when Bryson...
2023-10-0236 min
The Resilient Teacher PodcastReignite Your Passion for Teaching with Autonomy & Kick Outdated PD to the Curb with PoppDDid you know that a study by the National Center for Education Statistics found that teachers who reported having more autonomy in their classrooms tend to experience lower levels of burnout? Isn't it cool how having the freedom to choose your teaching methods and make decisions in your classroom can actually be a super effective way to fight off burnout? 📚✨ It's like your secret weapon for staying energized and excited on your teaching adventure! But we don't always have that freedom, do we? Many teachers, including myself, have been signed up for professional development that has nothing to do...
2023-09-2630 min
Be The Exception In Special Education179.Professional Development That MattersHave you ever sat through a professional development, especially as a special educator, and left feeling you wasted so much time? It is always amazing what we sit through that does nothing to help us in our jobs.  In this week’s episode I am chatting with Alissa and Megan from PopPD about their new adventure aimed at helping teachers get what they need. PopPD is designed by teachers, for teachers to give training, ideas and strategies to improve teaching methods and allow teachers to reach their goals. It is, essentially, professional development that matters!
2023-09-2144 minBe The Exception In Special Education179.Professional Development That MattersHave you ever sat through a professional development, especially as a special educator, and left feeling you wasted so much time? It is always amazing what we sit through that does nothing to help us in our jobs.  In this week’s episode I am chatting with Alissa and Megan from PopPD about their new adventure aimed at helping teachers get what they need. PopPD is designed by teachers, for teachers to give training, ideas and strategies to improve teaching methods and allow teachers to reach their goals. It is, essentially, professional development that matters!
2023-09-2144 min
Extra CurricularThe Massive Mistake We've Been Making in Reading Instruction with Heidi Jane This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit poppd.substack.com
2023-09-1840 min
Extra CurricularActionable Ways to Bring JOY and Light Back to Your Teaching Days with La Maestra LocaMegan and I both text each other after recording this episode to say, "That was SO good!" If you're a teacher who is looking to bring joy back into the classroom for both yourself and your students, you MUST listen to this episode with Annabelle. She drops strategy after strategy in this episode with tangible ways to bring that spark back through fun, laughter, relationships, and movement. It's our longest episode we've recorded, but we could've listened to Annabelle for another hour. Sit back and enjoy a bit of energy from this episode, and be sure to spread the...
2023-09-0452 min
Extra CurricularHow to Address Student Behavior Without Compromising Your Wellbeing with Rebekah PoeRebekah gives us a pep talk in this episode to remind us that student behavior is not personal. She helps us reframe how we think about behavior to unlock the best way to address the behavior. You'll love her quick tips and tricks for developing relationships and responding to behavior with students at any age level, and she drops a few fun differentiation ideas, too! This is a must-listen for any teacher looking to level up their classroom management game.Follow Rebekah on Instagram (@RebekahPoeTeaching) This is a public episode. If you would like...
2023-05-2934 min
Extra CurricularUnderstanding Behavior Through a Sensory Lens with Laura PetixLaura is an absolute expert when it comes to understanding sensory strategies, and she has a way of explaining exactly how students (and adults!) may feel when going through a period of dysregulation. If you've ever had a student who avoided school work, had a complete meltdown, or seemed really anxious- it could be something off in their sensory regulation. Learning about students' sensory needs is truly key to effective behavior management in classrooms of every grade. Laura helps us step into our role as sensory detectives to understand what could be going on with a student's behavior, so...
2023-05-1551 min
That TeacherThe Solopreneur's Guide to Authentic, Scalable Growth on InstagramMegan has a large following on Instagram that still feels like a tight-knit community thanks to a few of her authentic marketing strategies.We love her impact-driven focus for her business, and how she uses her community to get feedback and ideas for her products.Megan talks about a few of her strategies for staying in touch with her audience, how she finally decided to monetize her expertise, and what it's been like to grow her following with perfectionism and comparison by her side.After listening to this episode with Megan, we know...
2023-05-0844 min
Extra CurricularUsing Student Inquiry to Build a Memorable Classroom Experience with Megan PolkMegan's joy and passion for teaching is contagious, and you'll feel it just listening to this podcast.Megan shares strategies for using inquiry to help students answer tough questions and take action.She talks about how to bring community and culture into your classroom to help your students feel seen, and how that can make their classroom experience one to remember for a lifetime.Megan shares a few ways to scaffold your students toward those higher-level thinking strategies, from a young age all the way up into high school.We know...
2023-05-0139 min
Extra CurricularThe Lowest Prep Engagement Strategies That Keep Your Classroom FUN with Asia HinesWe absolutely love Asia's outlook on keeping her classroom a fun place to be, without spending a ton of time doing anything fancy to keep kids engaged.She had us laughing out loud as she shared some of her quick strategies for keeping students laughing and having fun daily.She also shares some game-changing tips for NOT taking your work home and setting boundaries around your time.Get your notebook out because Asia will give you at least a handful of quick engagement strategies you can use this week with your students of...
2023-04-1735 min
Extra CurricularHow to Bring Joy to Your Classroom by Developing Community in just 10 Minutes a Day with Caitie CupplesCaitie is a former second grade teacher and Instructional Coach who shares what it was like as a new teacher who had ambitious goals for her classroom environment. She shares her morning meeting and 2x10 strategy for helping students find a sense of belonging, trust and support.No matter which grade level or subject you teach, you’ll find inspiration and strategies from this podcast that you can use in your classroom right away. Megan and Alissa share how they would adapt Caitie’s ideas in the upper grades, along with some of their own stories along the...
2023-04-0456 min
Extra CurricularDealing with Pushback from Colleagues as a Forward-Thinking Educator & The Great ChatGPT DebateIn this episode, you'll meet Alissa & Megan, founders of PopPD and hosts of the "Extra Curricular" podcast. We chat about why we think forward-thinking educators (like you) are going to change the future of education, how we've had to deal with pushback from colleagues, and we share our favorite time-saving strategy for teachers... using ChatGPT!Important Links:PopPD PlatformChatGPT Prompt Guide This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit poppd.substack.com
2023-03-2736 min
Extra CurricularExtra Curricular TrailerIn this episode, you'll meet Alissa & Megan, founders of PopPD and hosts of the "Extra Curricular" podcast. We chat about why we think forward-thinking educators (like you) are going to change the future of education, how we've had to deal with push back from colleagues, and we share our favorite time-saving strategy for teachers... using ChatGPT! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit poppd.substack.com
2023-03-1700 min
That TeacherThe Big Announcement! (And a Game-Changer for Teacher Professional Development)I have been keeping a secret for the past couple of months and I am about to reveal it to you. Today on the podcast, I'm chatting with my friend, Megan Kensington, and we'll find out in a minute what she has to do with a special announcement. Megan is The Course Designer on Instagram. She helps entrepreneurs reimagine the programs they've already created. She's an expert in all things, curriculum and course design, but she doesn't just help by making things look pretty inside your course. She breaks it down and looks at every part of the learning...
2022-02-1442 min
That TeacherSpecial New Year's Q&A with Alissa McDonaldToday, I'm sharing a special New Year's Q&A episode where we'll talk about imposter syndrome, course creation, wanting to quit, combating burnout, favorite fries, and so much more! I thought for January, it might be nice to just take a pause and reflect on some of the questions I got over the past year to make sure that you have all the answers you're looking for and also to have a little fun. I asked in my Instagram stories and in the Facebook group of Teacher Hustle University if anyone had any questions they would like me to...
2022-01-1735 min
That TeacherCreating Flow in Your Business with Megan HaleMegan Hale is a Business Strategist & Money Mentor for freedom-driven entrepreneurs ready to step into #feelgoodmoney & create sustainable, aligned business growth.  Her work is focused on helping you take leap after quantum leap by building a rock solid foundation in your business that taps into 4 key layers of FLOW; your offer flow, cash flow, marketing flow, and energy flow. As a former psychotherapist with a soulful perspective & certified in Profit First®, she brings rich business acumen that expertly blends both practical and intuitive strategy with the “how-to” of money to help you consciously create a business that intenti...
2021-09-2038 min
That TeacherCreating Compelling Content for Your Course with Megan KensingtonMegan Kensington, AKA The Course Designer, is the course content bestie you’ve been looking for. Megan knows a thing or two about how to organize and structure the ideas you have to share with the world, and she’s sharing exactly how we can create quality content for our courses, workshops, memberships, or professional development trainings.Do you have an idea for a course or a membership?Apply for Alissa's group coaching program!LINKS:Megan's websiteFollow Megan on Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like...
2021-05-1050 min
That TeacherHiring Your First Team Member & Identifying Your Core Values with Megan BakerDEI resources: Pause on the Play Podcast by India Jackson and Erica Courdae- https://www.pauseontheplay.com/showPause on the Play Community Membership- https://www.pauseontheplay.com/community - "Collaborate with other leaders in a safe space to support diversity, equity + inclusion with intention"Erica Courdae- https://www.instagram.com/ericacourdae/India Jackson- https://www.instagram.com/theindiajackson/Values Resources: Michelle Sanchez- https://www.instagram.com/heymichellesanchez/List of Values from Brene Brown's Dare to Lead: https://daretolead.brenebrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Values.pdfKolbe-A- (it's $55)https://ww...
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