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Social Learning Road TripEp.12 Co-Regulation on the Playground and in the Classroom: Strategies for Supporting Students with Diverse NeedsHosts:Tara Ross, Speech-Language PathologistKristen Smith, Speech-Language PathologistGuests:Linda K. Murphy, Author of The Co-Regulation HandbookAmanda Pinnigar, Special Education Consultant (former Special Education Resource Teacher,) Upper Grand District School BoardOverview:In this episode of the series, the team dives deep into the practical application of co-regulation strategies for supporting students with diverse needs in the classroom and beyond. Joining the conversation are Linda Murphy, author of The Co-Regulation Handbook, and Amanda Pinnigar, a special education resource teacher with the Upper Grand District School Board. Together with co-hosts Tara Ross an...2025-03-2419 minSocial Learning Road TripEp.11 Navigating Co-Regulation: A Road Map for Early Learning SuccessHosts: Tara Ross & KristenSpecial Guest: Linda K. Murphy, author of The Co-Regulation HandbookGuest: Carrie Conrad, Principal with expertise in early literacy and working with young learnersEpisode Overview:In this episode of Social Learning Road Trip, we dive deep into the concept of co-regulation and its role in early childhood education, particularly within Ontario’s play-based kindergarten programs. Joined by Linda K. Murphy, author of The Co-Regulation Handbook, and Keri Conrad, a seasoned principal with extensive experience in early literacy, the conversation explores how educators can thoughtfully integrate co-regulation st...2025-03-1722 minSocial Learning Road TripEp.10 Highway to Learning: Co-Regulation, Communication, and Executive Functioning on the Road to IndependenceHosts:Tara Ross and Kristen Smith, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) at UGDSBGuests:Linda Murphy, Author of Co-Regulation HandbookJosh Boden, Manager of Psychology Services at UGDSBEpisode Overview:In this episode of the Upper Grand District School Board Social Learning Road Trip, hosts Tara Ross and Kristen Smith are joined by two expert guests: Linda Murphy, author of the Co-Regulation Handbook, and Josh Boden, Manager of Psychology Services at UGDSB. Together, they explore the essential role of declarative language in supporting student communication, social learning, and executive...2025-03-1016 minSocial Learning Road TripEp.9 egulating Emotions & Building Connections: The Power of Declarative Language in the ClassroomHosts:Tara Ross & Kristen Smith, Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) at Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB)Guests:Linda Murphy, Author of The Co-Regulation HandbookJen Meeker, Principal of Special Education, K-12, UGDSBOverviewIn this episode, we dive deep into the importance of declarative language in the classroom and how it can support both co-regulation and self-regulation for students. Tara and Kristen are joined by Linda Murphy, author of The Co-Regulation Handbook, and special guest Jen Meeker, Principal of Special Education at UGDSB. Together, they explore how educators can leverage declarative statements...2025-03-0315 minSocial Learning Road TripEp.8 Navigating Co-Regulation: Steering Students Toward SuccessHosts: Tara Ross & Kristen Smith, SLPs with UGDSBSpecial Guests: Linda Murphy, Author of The Co-Regulation Handbook, Ruby Dellil, Principal, Upper Grand District School BoardEpisode Overview:Welcome back to the Upper Grand District School Board Social Learning Road Trip podcast! In this week’s episode, Tara Ross and Kristen Smith, both Speech-Language Pathologists at UGDSB, are joined by two incredible guests: Linda Murphy, author of the Co-Regulation Handbook, and Ruby Dalil, an elementary school principal at UGDSB. Together, they continue the conversation from last week, divi...2025-02-2413 minSocial Learning Road TripEp.7 Co-Regulation and Declarative Language: A Dynamic Duo for Supporting Social Learning DifferencesHosts: Tara Ross & Kristen Smith, SLPs with UGDSBSpecial Guest: Linda Murphy, Author of The Co-Regulation HandbookEpisode OverviewWelcome back to the Upper Grand Communication Social Learning Road Trip! This week, hosts Tara Ross and Kristen Smith are joined once again by Linda Murphy, author of The Co-Regulation Handbook: Creating Competent, Authentic Roles for Kids with Social Learning Differences. After exploring declarative language in previous episodes, we shift gears to focus on co-regulation — a key approach to creating supportive, authentic relationships with students. Linda takes us on a journey to understand how co...2025-02-1714 minSocial Learning Road TripEp.6 Building Connections & Calm: The Power of Declarative Language in Trauma-Informed ClassroomsHosts: Kristen Smith & Tara Ross, Speech-Language Pathologists, Upper Grand District School BoardSpecial Guests:Linda Murphy, Author of The Declarative Language HandbookWendy Donaldson, Superintendent of Student Support Services, Upper Grand District School BoardEpisode Overview:Welcome back to the Upper Grand District School Board Social Learning Road Trip! On this leg of the journey, we’re exploring how declarative language can be used to build stronger connections in the classroom, support students through trauma-informed practices, and enhance co-regulation. Join Kristen, Tara, Linda, and special guest Wendy Donaldson, Superintendent of Student Support Ser...2025-02-1011 minSocial Learning Road TripEp.5 On the Road to Learning: Exploring Declarative Language through Case Studies and Classroom JourneysHosts:Kristen Smith & Tara Ross, Speech-Language Pathologists, Upper Grand District School BoardSpecial Guest:Linda Murphy, Author of The Declarative Language HandbookEpisode Overview:In this episode of the Upper Grand District School Board Social Learning Road Trip, Kristin Smith and Tara Ross, both speech-language pathologists at Upper Grand, dive deeper into the practical use of declarative language in classrooms. They are joined once again by Linda Murphy, the author of The Declarative Language Handbook, to explore how educators can effectively implement declarative language strategies to support students' social...2025-02-0322 minSocial Learning Road TripEp.4 Taking the Scenic Route: How Declarative Language Transforms Classrooms and ConversationsHosts:Kristen Smith & Tara Ross, Speech-Language Pathologists, Upper Grand District School BoardSpecial Guest:Linda Murphy, Author of The Declarative Language HandbookJoined by:Dave Mesesnel, Special Education Consultant, Upper Grand District School BoardEpisode Overview:Welcome aboard! In this episode of our Social Learning Road Trip, we’re taking a deep dive into declarative language—a communication style that’s all about inviting conversation and building connections, not making demands. Kristen and Tara are joined by Linda Murphy, author of The Declarative Language Handbook, and Da...2025-01-2715 minSocial Learning Road TripEp.3Steering Through Challenges: Using Declarative Language to Drive Problem-Solving and ResilienceGuests:Linda Murphy, Author of The Declarative Language HandbookJenny Marino, Mental Health Lead at Upper Grand District School Board. Episode Description:In this episode of the Social Learning Podcast, Tara Ross and Kristen Smith are joined by Linda Murphy, author of the Declarative Language Handbook, and Jenny Marino, Mental Health Lead at Upper Grand District School Board. They continue their journey into the world of declarative language and explore how this thoughtful communication style can support social learning, mental health, and problem-solving in students.Linda dives into the i...2025-01-2016 minSocial Learning Road TripEp.2 Navigating the Road to Self-Regulation: Visual Referencing, Episodic Memory, and Declarative LanguageHosts:Tara Ross and Kristen Smith, Speech-Language Pathologists from the Upper Grand District School BoardGuests:Linda Murphy, Author of The Declarative Language Handbook www.declarativelanguage.com Mary Ann Schouten, the manager of Communication, Language, and Speech Services with the Upper Grand District School BoardKey Takeaways:What Visual Referencing Is: Linda explains the concept of visual referencing, highlighting its importance over the traditional focus on eye contact. She discusses how this shift can reduce stress for students with sensory processing differences and promote more meaningful engagement with their surroundings.How D...2025-01-1312 minSocial Learning Road TripEp.1 An Introduction to Declarative LanguageHosts:Tara Ross and Kristen Smith, Speech-Language Pathologists, Upper Grand District School BoardGuest:Linda Murphy, Author of The Declarative Language Handbook and The Co-Regulation Handbook http://www.declarativelanguage.comEpisode Overview:Welcome aboard the Upper Grand District School Board’s Social Learning Road Trip! In this inaugural episode, hosts Tara Ross and Kristen Smith, Speech-Language Pathologists with the Upper Grand District School Board, introduce the world of Declarative Language and its power to support students with social learning challenges. Together with Linda Murphy, the author of The Declarative Lan...2025-01-0615 min