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3 Ps in a Pod: An Education PodcastInside the Mentor-Mentee Connection (More Than Mentoring, Part 8)On this episode of 3Ps in a Pod, we continue our conversation with mentor Inez Ramirez, NBCT, from Maricopa Unified School District — this time, with one of her teacher mentees, Anthony Gonzalez. Through the episode, Inez and Anthony share with host Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, and discuss with each other how they worked together through the past year and the ways Inez’ instructional mentoring support has had a deep impact on Anthony and his students. Inez and Anthony’s conversation centers on some specific ways that they have been working to strengthen Anthony’s instructional practices. This dyna...2025-05-0823 min
3 Ps in a Pod: An Education PodcastMentorship in Action with Inez Ramirez (More Than Mentoring, Part 7)On this episode of 3Ps in a Pod, you will meet Inez Ramirez, NBCT, a mentor with the Maricopa Unified School District. Inez walks us through her role as an instructional mentor for beginning teachers and the ways mentoring supports teachers in her district. She shares how she not only differentiates the support she provides but the various ways that she meets the needs of her mentees and maximizes their time spent connecting. Host Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, and Inez reinforce that the mentor-mentee support structures are built on trusting relationships. As a mentor through the Arizona K12 C...2025-05-0134 min
3 Ps in a Pod: An Education PodcastMentoring Pre-Service Teachers (More Than Mentoring, Part 6)So far in this series on More Than Mentoring, we’ve been talking about mentoring you receive as a classroom teacher. On today’s episode, we step inside Northern Arizona University’s College of Education and talk with two faculty about how they mentor student teachers. Bobby Macias and Ashley Esparza are both teach and support pre-service educators at NAU. They share with host Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, about the current realities of supporting pre-service educators and the conversations they are having with those they support. As we explore the mentoring components of pre-service support, Bobby talks about reflect...2025-04-2443 min
Coaching Conversations with Jim KnightJuliana Urtubey, NBCT 2021 National Teacher of the YearThis week I have the opportunity to sit down with TLC 2025 keynote speaker Juliana Urtubey, the 2021 National Teacher of the Year, to explore what it really means to create schools where joy and justice aren’t just ideas — they’re lived experiences.Juliana’s story is compelling. As a bilingual, first-generation immigrant, her journey into education has been deeply personal, and that lived experience shows up in every part of her practice.Throughout our conversation, Juliana talks about how her background has shaped not only how she teaches, but why she...2025-04-2240 min
Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming SchoolsBuilding Emotionally Competent ClassroomsIn this episode of Creating Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools, Emily Kircher-Morris and Amanda Morin explore what it means to build emotionally competent classrooms. They discuss how educators can develop their own emotional competence to foster healthier learning environments and support neurodivergent students more effectively. Emily and Amanda are joined by Juliana Urtubey, 2021 National Teacher of the Year, who shares her insights on how emotional competence impacts both educators and students. Juliana, a nationally board-certified teacher and advocate for inclusive education, highlights the importance of self-reflection, relationship-building, and culturally affirming practices in the classroom. Key topics include: 2025-03-2027 min
3 Ps in a Pod: An Education PodcastMentoring for Different Learning Needs (More Than Mentoring, Part 3)Dr. Andy Kahn of Understood.org returns to 3Ps in a Pod to talk about what to know about students with learning and thinking differences and also how mentors can help teachers in supporting these students, all on this third episode of our series on More Than Mentoring. Dr. Kahn asks both teachers and mentors to have a working knowledge of our classroom and students in a holistic and meaningful way. Mentoring cannot only help teachers prepare for the content and logistical elements of what needs to be delivered in the classroom but also for the emotional...2025-03-2039 min
3 Ps in a Pod: An Education PodcastBeing a Mentoring Teacher with Sarah Brown Wessling (More Than Mentoring, Part 2)Join host Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, on this episode of 3Ps in a Pod as she connects with Sarah Brown Wessling, NBCT, an Iowa-grown educator who is as passionate as ever about what she does and finding ways to make deep connections. In this second episode of our series “More Than Mentoring,” Sarah explains how she collapses the space between mentor and teacher in order to be in a collaborative relationship with her mentees. Sarah Brown Wessling is a high school English teacher and the director of the National Teacher of the Year program, which gives her the oppor...2025-03-0637 min
Bite-Sized PLEpisode 126: Genki Balls and Sweet Potatoes - Hope and Humanity in TeachingJuliana Urtubey, 2021 National Teacher of the Year shares powerful stories highlighting the transformative role of relationships and dignity in education. Through examples like a student's sweet potato gift and Hawaiian teachers' canal restoration project, the discussion underscores the importance of joy, justice, and collaboration in fostering meaningful change and sustaining educators' purpose.2025-01-0732 min
Growing With Proficiency The PodcastEpisode 128: Your Ultimate Plan for the First Day Back: Build Connections, Inspire Resolutions, and Foster CommunicationSend us a textStart the year grounded in what truly matters. In this episode, I’m sharing my first-day-back lesson plan that focuses on my three pillars: staying comprehensible, building connections, and fostering communication. These pillars keep us centered on our ultimate goal: facilitating meaningful language acquisition while creating a classroom where students feel seen and inspired.It’s so easy to get distracted by flashy activities or trends, but this episode is all about grounding ourselves in strategies that work and staying intentional as we begin the semester.High...2025-01-0224 minGrowing With Proficiency The PodcastEpisode 127: Joy and Justice in Education with 2021 U.S. Teacher of the Year Juliana UrtubeySend us a textWhat if we recognized language learners as linguistically gifted individuals, rich in stories, knowledge, and potential?In this powerful conversation, Juliana Urtubey, 2021 U.S. Teacher of the Year, shares her inspiring framework of Joy and Justice in Education. Rooted in her experience as a bilingual special education teacher, Juliana offers practical ways to recognize students' strengths, build classroom community, and redefine what success looks like in education.🎯 Why This Matters for Language Teachers:Juliana’s 5 Pillars of Joy and J...2024-12-2633 min
3 Ps in a Pod: An Education PodcastRemoving Barriers to Post Secondary Opportunities: Students and Staff (Healthy and Thriving Environments for Strong Connections and Strong Schools, Part 8)While we focus on K-12 education at the Arizona K12 Center, today on 3Ps in a Pod, we’re talking about a particular pathway for high school graduates. Today, Amanda Schmidt, a senior development director with NAU Advancement, joins us to talk about ways to remove or lower barriers to post-secondary education and how, as a community, we can all participate in helping others achieve success by lowering financial barriers. Amanda shares about why she encourages students to lead with curiosity when considering post-secondary possibilities and the importance of reaching out to find out what support may ex...2024-12-0536 min
3 Ps in a Pod: An Education PodcastLifting Experiences and Opportunities Through Strong Partnerships (Healthy and Thriving Environments for Strong Connections and Strong Schools, Part 7)Have you been wondering about how we can more deeply connect students to their local communities? Have you been curious about exploring how to co-construct learning opportunities with students? On this seventh episode of our 3Ps in a Pod series on "Healthy and Thriving Environments for Strong Connections and Strong Schools," we are investigating ways to strengthen the connection between students and community. Leading the potential for bridging connections between students and the community is Josh Schachter, director and founder of CommunityShare, based in Tucson. Learning from Josh’s experience in this work, he shares with us ho...2024-11-2139 min
3 Ps in a Pod: An Education PodcastFostering Environments to Strengthen School Experiences for All (Healthy and Thriving Environments for Strong Connections and Strong Schools, Part 6)Liberatory Design is an approach to changing what is and creating a whole ecosystem that best supports all students. It is a process and practice to create designs that help interrupt inequity and increase opportunity for those most impacted by oppression. In this episode, host Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, talks with Kathleen Osta from National Equity Project about Liberatory Design. Kathleen and Juliana explore the 12 mindsets of Liberatory Design and how they support collaborative work. These mindsets must be applied with intentionality and can support healing, being seen, and humanizing our spaces. The Liberatory Design Mindsets support us...2024-11-1440 min
3 Ps in a Pod: An Education PodcastCultivating Deep Relationships in Schools and Beyond: Caregivers and Communities (Healthy and Thriving Environments for Strong Connections and Strong Schools, Part 5)In this episode, we welcome back Principal Jose Lara from Gilbert High School in Anaheim (California) Union School District and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Teresa Hill of Tucson Values Teachers and a former coach and principal. They build upon the previous episode’s conversation, this time exploring the impact of deep relationships with families and caregivers and how these help influence school climate and culture. Dr. Hill and Principal Lara also explore what community means and how to build community among parents/caregivers. They discuss ways we can build deeper relationships and shift culture by building on asse...2024-11-0721 min
3 Ps in a Pod: An Education PodcastHumanity and Deep Engagement for Strong Connections (Healthy and Thriving Environments for Strong Connections and Strong Schools, Part 2)Author and teacher Patrick Harris will remind you to channel the magic of teaching in this episode of 3Ps in a Pod. He reflects on how teaching is human work and why showing up authentically is so important for both the teachers and the students. This season, we are exploring healthy and thriving environments for strong connections and strong schools. Host Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, connects you with various guests to help us explore this idea from diverse perspectives and help us think critically about how we all work together to create strong schools that center o...2024-10-1029 min
3 Ps in a Pod: An Education PodcastCognitive Moves for Success (Healthy and Thriving Environments for Strong Connections and Strong Schools, Part 1)Welcome back to a new season of 3Ps in a Pod! This season we will deeply explore a focus on healthy and thriving environments for strong connections and strong schools. Host Juliana Urtubey, NBCT, will be connecting you with various guests who will help us explore this idea from diverse perspectives and help us think critically about how we all work together to create strong schools that center our students. Through this series, you’ll find both thought-provoking conversations and complimentary professional learning materials linked in our show notes. In this first...2024-10-0338 min
Understood ExplicaEl IEP para niños de todas las edadesSi tiene un hijo pequeño, es posible que se pregunte cómo la educación especial puede ayudar a los niños durante el recreo. Si su hijo es un adolescente, puede que usted esté pensando en la universidad o una profesión. Y si su hijo está en la escuela media la palabra clave es: pubertad.La educación especial puede proveer servicios y apoyos desde el nacimiento hasta el bachillerato. Y en este episodio de Understood Explica, la presentadora Juliana Urtubey describe cómo estos recursos pueden ayudar a que niños de diferentes edades pro...2024-06-0617 min
Understood ExplainsIEPs: For younger kids and older kidsIf you’re the parent of a young child, you may be wondering how special education can support kids during recess. If you have a teenager, you may be focused on getting ready for college or a career. And if your child is in middle school, I have one word for you: puberty. Special education can provide services and supports from birth through high school. And on this episode of Understood Explains, host Juliana Urtubey will share how these resources can help kids thrive at different ages. For more resources, including a transcript formatted for easy...2024-06-0614 min
Opportunity Gap: How to Support Kids of Color Who Learn DifferentlyUnderstood Explains IEPs: Special education terms and your legal rightsWhen a child qualifies for an IEP, one of the first things schools give parents is a packet. In that packet is information that breaks down the legal rights parents and kids have during the special education process. The packet can be really long and filled with lots of terms that can be confusing. Still, it’s important for parents to understand these terms. Listen as host Juliana Urtubey breaks down some key terms in this episode of Understood Explains. She also explains the legal rights that come with an IEP. Visit the episo...2024-06-0514 min
Understood ExplicaEl IEP: Estudiantes de inglés y el IEPMuchos niños en Estados Unidos están aprendiendo inglés como idioma adicional. Puede que sea su segundo, tercer o cuarto idioma. Lo que las escuelas suelen llamar “estudiantes del idioma inglés” o “estudiantes multilingües” es una categoría muy variable. Algunos niños hablan inglés a nivel *conversacional*, pero necesitan aprender palabras que se usan en la escuela como “sumar” y “restar”. Y otros puede que estén aprendiendo muchas palabras en inglés y en su idioma nativo al mismo tiempo. Para los padres puede ser difícil identificar si lo que están observando son...2024-05-3017 min
Understood ExplainsIEPs: English language learners and IEPsMany kids in the U.S. are learning English as an additional language. For some, it may be their second, third, or fourth language. Their English skills can vary widely, too. Some kids may speak conversational English and need to learn academic words, like “add” and “subtract.” And others may be learning a lot of words in English and in their home language at the same time. So there can be a lot of different starting points for what some schools call English language learners or multilingual learners. As a parent, it can be hard to tell if...2024-05-3013 min
Understood ExplicaEl IEP: Resolver disputas del IEPEs posible que usted y la escuela no estén de acuerdo con todos los detalles del IEP de su hijo. Por ello es importante que conozca sus opciones para resolver una disputa. En este episodio de Understood Explica, la presentadora Juliana Urtubey habla de las opciones para resolver disputas y cómo manejar desacuerdos comunes. También explicará cómo los defensores y abogados pueden ayudarlo en caso de un desacuerdo.Para obtener más recursos, incluida una transcripción formateada para leerla fácilmente, visite la página del episodio en Understood.org.Marcas...2024-05-2318 min
Understood ExplainsIEPs: Resolving IEP disputesYou and the school may not always agree on every detail in your child’s IEP. If you’re having trouble working things out, it’s good to know your options for resolving a dispute.On this episode of Understood Explains, host Juliana Urtubey will go through your dispute resolution options and how to handle common disagreements. She’ll also share information on advocates and attorneys who can help you in a disagreement.For more resources, including a transcript formatted for easy skimming, visit the episode page on Understood.Timestamps:(01:39) Dispute resoluti...2024-05-2314 min
Opportunity Gap: How to Support Kids of Color Who Learn DifferentlyIEPs and English language learnersThe IEP process can leave English language learners and their families with lots of questions. But the more families know about the purpose of IEPs, the more involved they can be in getting their child the best support.In this episode, we speak with Juliana Urtubey. Juliana is a special education teacher. She was named the 2021 National Teacher of the Year. Listen as Juliana explains:Challenges English language learners face during the IEP processWhy culturally-responsive IEPs are importantAnd ways parents can actively participate in supporting their child...2024-05-2228 min
Understood ExplicaEl IEP: Cómo el IEP puede ayudar con los problemas de conducta¿Su hijo tiene dificultad para seguir las instrucciones del maestro? ¿Recibe muchas llamadas del director?El IEP puede hacer muchas cosas para ayudar con los problemas de conducta en la escuela.Pero cuando está averiguando cómo obtener un IEP (Programa de Educación Individualizado) o cómo implementarlo, es posible que escuche nuevos términos como FBA, BIP y determinación de la manifestación.No saber lo que significan esos términos puede ser angustiante. En este episodio de Understood Explica, la presentadora Juliana Urtubey aclarará qué significan y cómo esos apoyos p...2024-05-1616 min
Understood ExplainsIEPs: How IEPs can help with behavior challengesDoes your child have trouble following the teacher’s rules? Are you getting a lot of calls from the principal? An IEP, or Individualized Education Program, can do a lot of things to help with behavioral challenges in school. But as you explore getting an IEP and putting it into action, things can get confusing. Along the way, you might run into wonky terms like FBA, BIP, and manifestation determination. Those terms might all sound confusing now. But in this episode of Understood Explains, host Juliana Urtubey will help you understand what they mean and...2024-05-1612 min
Understood ExplainsIEPs: Setting IEP goalsSetting IEP goals can feel tricky. They should be attainable, but not too hard or too easy — it’s a bit like Goldilocks and the Three Bears.However, setting these goals is a big part of developing your child’s IEP, or Individualized Education Program. In this episode of Understood Explains, host Juliana Urtubey breaks down how IEP teams set annual goals, how parents can help, and how the IEP will measure a child’s progress. For more resources, including a transcript formatted for easy skimming, visit the episode page on Understood.org.Times...2024-05-0914 min
Understood ExplicaEl IEP: Cómo prepararse para las reuniones del IEPAsí que próximamente tendrá una reunión del IEP y quisiera estar preparado. Esa es una oportunidad importante para hacer preguntas y defender lo que considera mejor para su hijo.Estas reuniones pueden ser estresantes para los padres. Pero saber qué esperar de la reunión y cómo prepararse ayudará a que se sientan más tranquilos y confiados.En este episodio de Understood Explica, su presentadora Juliana Urtubey se enfoca en cómo los padres pueden prepararse para la reunión del IEP (Programa de Educación Individualizado) de su hijo.Para obten...2024-05-0218 min
Understood ExplainsIEPs: How to prepare for IEP meetingsSo you have an IEP meeting coming up, or you’d like to prepare for future ones. This is an important time to ask questions and advocate for what you think is best for your child. These meetings can be stressful and high-pressure for families. But knowing what to expect in the meeting and how to get ready can put you at ease. On this episode of Understood Explains, host Juliana Urtubey will go over the nuts and bolts of preparing to talk about your child’s IEP, or Individualized Education Program. For more re...2024-05-0214 min
Beautifully Complex263: Understood Explains IEPs from Understood.orgThe terms IEP and 504 plan may come up a lot when you’re looking into special education for your child. These school supports do some of the same things, but one can provide more services and the other is easier to get. And it’s important to know the differences in order to get your child the support they need. On this episode of Beautifully Complex, you will hear an episode of Understood Explains, where host Juliana Urtubey breaks down the differences between IEPs and 504 plans, and which one might be right for your child.Become a supporter of t...2024-05-0216 min
Understood ExplainsIEPs: Special education terms and your legal rightsIf your child qualifies for an IEP, it will come with many legal rights and protections. But with names like “FAPE” and “prior written notice,” things can get confusing quickly.Still, it’s really important for parents to understand these terms — and that's where this podcast comes in to help. In this episode of Understood Explains, host Juliana Urtubey breaks down some key terms and explains the legal rights that come with an IEP, or Individualized Education Program.For more resources, including a transcript formatted for easy skimming, visit the episode page on Understood.or...2024-04-2513 min
Understood ExplicaEl IEP: Términos de educación especial y sus derechos legalesSu hijo tendrá muchos derechos y protecciones legales si califica para un IEP. Pero es posible que al escuchar palabras como “FAPE” y “notificación previa por escrito” se sienta confundido.Es por eso que es muy importante que los padres entiendan estos términos, y este podcast puede ayudar a aclarar sus dudas. En este episodio de Understood Explica, la presentadora Juliana Urtubey explica algunos términos importantes y los derechos legales que conlleva un IEP, o Programa de Educación Individualizado.Para obtener más recursos, incluida una transcripción formateada para leerla fácilm...2024-04-2517 min
In It: Raising Kids Who Learn DifferentlyBusting IEP myths with Understood ExplainsDo you ever wonder if having an IEP means your child will be labeled forever? Are you worried that an IEP will mean your child is separated from their peers? Well, those are actually both myths. And this week, we’re sharing a podcast episode that’s all about busting common myths relating to IEPs, or Individualized Education Programs. The episode comes from the latest season of Understood Explains, which is all about IEPs. It’s hosted by Juliana Urtubey, a special education expert and former National Teacher of the Year. If you like what...2024-04-1809 min
Understood ExplicaEl IEP: Las 13 categorías de discapacidadExisten 13 categorías de discapacidad enumeradas en una ley federal llamada Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades, o IDEA (por sus siglas en inglés).Existen 13 categorías de discapacidad enumeradas en una ley federal llamada Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades, comúnmente conocida como IDEA por sus siglas en inglés.Para obtener un Programa de Educación Individualizado o IEP, su hijo tiene que cumplir con el criterio de tener una discapacidad que se ajuste a alguna de esas 13 categorías.Los nombres de esas categorías pueden...2024-04-1817 min
Understood ExplainsIEPs: The 13 disability categoriesIf you like this show, consider making a donation this holiday season. 100% of your donation will go towards helping us create more podcasts (like this one!). Click here to make a gift today.There are 13 disability categories listed in a federal law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA. And to get an IEP, or Individualized Education Program, your child will need to fit into at least one disability category.These categories can have some hard-to-understand names, like “specific learning disabilities” or “other health impairments.” But on this episode of Understo...2024-04-1813 min
Understood ExplicaEl IEP: ¿Cómo califican los niños para un IEP?Los niños no obtienen un IEP de la noche a la mañana.Las escuelas tienen un proceso de evaluación para decidir si un estudiante califica para los servicios de educación especial. Esto incluye la obtención de un IEP.En este episodio de Understood Explica, la presentadora Juliana Urtubey hablará del proceso de evaluación y los requisitos para obtener un IEP. También explicará qué hacer si la escuela dice que su hijo no califica para un IEP y más.Para obtener más recursos, incluida una transcripció...2024-04-1113 min
Understood ExplainsIEPs: How do kids qualify for IEPs?If you like this show, consider making a donation this holiday season. 100% of your donation will go towards helping us create more podcasts (like this one!). Click here to make a gift today.Kids don’t just get an IEP all of a sudden.Schools have an evaluation process to decide if a child qualifies for special education services. This includes getting an IEP. On this episode of Understood Explains, join host Juliana Urtubey as she discusses the evaluation process and requirements for getting an IEP. She’ll also share what to do if the...2024-04-1110 min3 Ps in a Pod: An Education PodcastNational Board Pulse on Education with NBPTS CEO Peggy BrookinsIt’s been an exciting last few months for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Today, 3Ps in a Pod host Juliana Urtubey talks with CEO Peggy Brookins about recent National Board news and conversations. Peggy shares about the vision and work of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and the benefits of National Board Certification for educators and their students. She also reflects on how both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate introduced resolutions in January 2024 that recognize “the importance and contributions of National Board Certified Teachers” (NBCTs) and reflects. ...2024-04-0429 min
Understood ExplainsIEPs: Common IEP mythsIf you like this show, consider making a donation this holiday season. 100% of your donation will go towards helping us create more podcasts (like this one!). Click here to make a gift today.If someone says something that makes special education sound bad or negative, chances are it’s just not true. There are a lot of myths about IEPs, or Individualized Education Programs. And these incorrect or outdated ideas can keep some kids from getting school supports that can help them thrive. On this episode of Understood Explains, host Juliana Urtubey will bust...2024-04-0409 min
Understood ExplicaEl IEP: Mitos comunes sobre el IEPSi alguien dice algo malo o negativo sobre la educación especial, es muy probable que no sea cierto.Existen muchos mitos comunes sobre la educación especial y el IEP, o Programa de Educación Individualizado. Estas falsas creencias pueden impedir que su hijo reciba el apoyo que necesita. En este episodio, la anfitriona Juliana Urtubey desmentirá algunos mitos comunes y explicará lo que sí es cierto.Visite la página del episodio en el sitio de Understood.Marcas de tiempo: (00:45) Mito #1: Mi hijo tendrá una etiqueta de por vida. (02:4...2024-04-0411 min
Understood ExplicaEl IEP: La diferencia entre el IEP y el plan 504Los términos IEP y plan 504 se usan cuando se busca más apoyo para su hijo en la escuela. Ambos sirven propósitos similares, pero uno incluye muchas más cosas y el otro es mucho más fácil de obtener.Es importante conocer las diferencias entre ambos para que su hijo reciba el apoyo que necesita.En este episodio, la presentadora Juliana Urtubey explica las diferencias entre el IEP y el plan 504, y cuál podría ser el más adecuado para su hijo.Visite la página del episodio e...2024-03-2817 min
Understood ExplainsThe difference between IEPs and 504 plansIf you like this show, consider making a donation this holiday season. 100% of your donation will go towards helping us create more podcasts (like this one!). Click here to make a gift today.The terms IEP and 504 plan may come up a lot when you’re looking into special education for your child. These school supports do some of the same things, but one can provide more services and the other is easier to get. And it’s important to know the differences in order to get your child the support they need. On this...2024-03-2813 min
Understood Explica¿Mi hijo necesita un IEP?Si su hijo tiene dificultades en la escuela, usted podría estar preguntándose si podría beneficiarse de la educación especial. Y una vez que empiece a explorar la educación especial se encontrará con el término IEP, que corresponde a las siglas en inglés de Programa de Educación Individualizado.Pero ¿qué es exactamente el IEP? En este episodio de Understood Explica, su anfitriona Juliana Urtubey describirá los conceptos básicos del IEP y cómo averiguar si su hijo necesita este tipo de apoyo. Visite la página del episodio...2024-03-2117 min
Understood ExplainsDoes my child need an IEP?If you like this show, consider making a donation this holiday season. 100% of your donation will go towards helping us create more podcasts (like this one!). Click here to make a gift today.If your child has been struggling in school, you might be wondering if they need special education. And once you start exploring special education, you’re going to run into the term IEP, which stands for individualized education program.But what exactly is an IEP, anyway? On this episode of Understood Explains, host Juliana Urtubey will cover IEP basics and how...2024-03-2113 min
Understood ExplainsIntroducing: Understood Explains IEPsDoes your child need special education? How can you make the most of this school support? Listen to the trailer for Understood Explains IEPs, which covers the ins and outs of individualized education programs. Host Juliana Urtubey is a special education teacher and the 2021 National Teacher of the Year. So you can learn from a pro in this 13-episode series, which includes IEP tips for kids of different ages and for kids who are learning English as an additional language.Episodes drop weekly in English and Spanish, starting March 21.Visit the episode page o...2024-02-0801 min
Understood ExplicaPresentamos Understood Explica el IEP¿Su hijo necesita educación especial? ¿Cómo puede aprovechar al máximo este apoyo escolar? Escuche el tráiler de Understood Explica el IEP, que aborda los detalles importantes del programa de educación individualizado (IEP, por sus siglas en inglés). La presentadora, Juliana Urtubey, es experta en educación especial y fue seleccionada Maestra Nacional del Año 2021. Así que podrá obtener información muy valiosa de una profesional en esta serie de 13 episodios, que incluye recomendaciones acerca del IEP para niños de edades diferentes, así como para los niños que están aprendiendo inglé...2024-02-0702 min
Opportunity Gap: How to Support Kids of Color Who Learn DifferentlyEmpowering English language learnersEnglish language learners bring unique perspectives to the classroom. And their diverse backgrounds and experiences often impact how they learn. So, it’s important for teachers to take the time to learn about their strengths and challenges. Learning a new language is hard work. And multilingual students are often learning how to read, write, and do math in that new language all at the same time. In this episode, listen as Understood expert Dr. Claudia Rinaldi explains:How teachers can create inclusive learning environmentsWhy ELL are both overrepresented and underrepresented in special educationWays schools can build str...2023-09-1326 min
Teachers Passing NotesJuliana Urtubey ReturnsThe 2021 National Teacher of the Year is back and better than ever! A believer in outdoor education for all, Juliana worked with her elementary special education students for years to have them develop a school and community garden. As 2021 National Teacher of the Year, Juliana advocated for a “joyous and just” education for all students, one that is inclusive and celebratory of all students’ identities, families and communities. Since being announced as National Teacher of the Year in May 2021, Juliana has shared her “joyous and just” message with pre-service teachers, educators and policymakers across the country – including at the White Ho...2022-12-1523 min
Teachers Passing NotesJuliana Urtubey, the 2021 National Teacher of the YearJuliana Urtubey is the 2021 National Teacher of the Year. On this episode, Juliana chats with Donnie and Alisa about how she used worms to teach her special education students to “celebrate their success and compost their failures.”As a first-generation, bilingual immigrant, she has worked throughout her teaching career to serve as a mirror for her school community, helping students to be proud of their identities and families, and to acknowledge their strengths and contributions to the community.As 2021 National Teacher of the Year, Juliana advocated for a “joyous and just” education for all students, one that...2022-12-1316 min
National Board ConversationsJuliana Urtubey - 2021 National Teacher of the Year
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Too Dope Teachers and a MicREVOLUTION SUMMER MIXTAPE TRACK 5: 2022 NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR KURT RUSSELL! AND A SUB!So, first things first. Kevin is out on important business. He did call a sub, but of course left no lesson plans. No problem, though, because his sub is none other than the amazing Juliana Urtubey, the 2021 National Teacher of the Year!
In this inspiring, authentic, and powerful conversation, @kurtsenior_, representing America’s teachers in 2022, we learn what has motivated him for his twenty-five years in the classroom, why Black History matters, and most importantly, a top five that is old school in all the right ways.2022-08-2000 min
Too Dope Teachers and a MicREVOLUTION SUMMER MIXTAPE TRACK 5: 2022 NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR KURT RUSSELL! AND A SUB!So, first things first. Kevin is out on important business. He did call a sub, but of course left no lesson plans. No problem, though, because his sub is none other than the amazing Juliana Urtubey, the 2021 National Teacher of the Year!In this inspiring, authentic, and powerful conversation, @kurtsenior_, representing America's teachers in 2022, we learn what has motivated him for his twenty-five years in the classroom, why Black History matters, and most importantly, a top five that is old school in all the right ways.2022-08-2000 minToo Dope Teachers and a MicSUMMER REVOLUTION MIXTAPE TRACK 4: JULIANA URTUBEY 2021 NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEARWhat happens the year after a person is named CCSSO National Teacher of the Year? Find out when we catch up with 2021 National Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey! In her FIRST interview since her term ended, La Juli talks to us about her year representing America’s teachers, Joy and Justice, even today, and what she has learned about being in community with us. She also shares with us what is next for her (a TooDope Exclusive).
Juliana Urtubey, NBCT is known as “Ms. Earth” for her efforts to beautify schools and unify communities through murals and ga...2022-08-1500 minToo Dope Teachers and a MicSUMMER REVOLUTION MIXTAPE TRACK 4: JULIANA URTUBEY 2021 NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEARWhat happens the year after a person is named CCSSO National Teacher of the Year? Find out when we catch up with 2021 National Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey! In her FIRST interview since her term ended, La Juli talks to us about her year representing America's teachers, Joy and Justice, even today, and what she has learned about being in community with us. She also shares with us what is next for her (a TooDope Exclusive).Juliana Urtubey, NBCT is known as “Ms. Earth” for her efforts to beautify schools and unify communities thro...2022-08-0500 min
All of the Above Podcast#90 - A Joyous and Just Education for All w/ NTOY Juliana Urtubey!The double-whammy of teaching amid a pandemic and being publicly slandered for alleged “indoctrination” and “grooming” has made this an especially tough school year for educators across the country. We could all use a reminder of the importance and promise of education, and who better to ground us than the phenomenally dope 2021 National Teacher of the Year, Juliana Urtubey!! Juliana is just the third special education teacher, the only bilingual special education teacher, and the first Latina since at least 2005 to be named National Teacher of the Year. Since being announced as NTOY, Juliana has shared her “joyous and just” mess...2022-04-231h 143 Ps in a Pod: An Education PodcastS11 Episode 6: Cultivating Curiosity with Trevor MacKenzieTrevor MacKenzie is back on 3Ps on a Pod to talk with hosts Kathleen and Marlys about inquiry-based learning and what that truly looks like in the classroom. MacKenzie is a teacher, author, and speaker focused on the power of inquiry in learning. He will also be leading this summer’s 2nd Annual ATA Beginning Teacher Institute. MacKenzie talks with Kathleen and Marlys about what inquiry-based learning is and how it looks different than classes that aren’t inquiry-based. He speaks to the values that are a part of inquiry, including building a culture of rela...2022-03-2420 min
The Harvard EdCastCreating Educational Spaces Full of Joy and JusticeJuliana Urtubey, the 2021 National Teacher of the Year recipient, knows firsthand the importance of valuing all parts of a student’s identity. As a first generation, bilingual immigrant, Urtubey brings all parts of herself into the classroom. Today, as a special education teacher working at the Kermit R. Booker, Sr. Innovative Elementary School in Las Vegas, she leans into her diverse classroom and community, fully celebrating it. In this episode, she shares experiences and ideas for embracing student identity, and also how teachers can be better supported in their work.
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The Teachers Caucus PodcastLive from SXSW Edu 2022 with Congresswoman Hayes & Juliana UrtubeyCongresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-CT-05) and 2021 National Teacher of the Year, Juliana Urtubey, discuss teacher recruitment and retention issues at The Teachers Caucus' first-ever live recording at SXSW Edu in Austin, Texas.Follow Jahana HayesTwitter - @RepJahanaHayesFollow Juliana UrtubeyTwitter - @JulianaUrtubey3Follow Teacher Cauascuswww.teachercaucus.comTwitter - @TeachersCaucusFacebook - @theteacherscaucusFollow Shawn & Rodney on TwitterShawn Sheehan - @SPSheehan Rodney Robinson - @RodRobinsonRVAFollow and give us a...2022-03-1558 min
In It: Raising Kids Who Learn DifferentlyJoy and justice with Juliana Urtubey, National Teacher of the YearHow can we make learning joyful? How can we build schools that include and celebrate all kids, families, and communities? In this episode, hosts Amanda Morin and Gretchen Vierstra learn from Juliana Urtubey, the 2021 National Teacher of the Year. Juliana, a bilingual special educator in Las Vegas, aims to make learning “joyful and just” for all students, including kids who learn differently. Listen to Juliana’s tips for how schools can create a sense of belonging for everyone. Hear what Juliana has learned from listening to her students and their families. To find a transcript for this episode...2022-02-0321 min
Dear HighlightsConversation with a Friend: Teacher of the Year Juliana UrtubeyJuliana Urtubey, 2021 Teacher of the Year, joins us this week for a candid conversation about her experiences in the classroom. Listen in as we discuss:Why we shouldn’t fixate on “learning loss” during the pandemicThe magic questions that can get your child to tell you more about their dayHow we can help every kid love school2021-10-0524 min
edWebcastsCreating a Sense of Belonging - A Critical Need for Student Engagement and SuccessThis edWeb podcast is sponsored by Digital Promise.The webinar recording can be accessed here.A most striking outcome of teaching and learning during the pandemic is how much relationships matter, how relevant is SEL, and the importance of creating a sense of belonging where each student and their family know they are welcomed and embraced in their classrooms and school. But what does it mean to belong? How can educators create a sense of belonging in their classrooms and schools and consider all facets of a student’s identity? This edWeb podcast features the...2021-09-2159 min
But Why: A Podcast for Curious KidsWhat If You’re Scared To Start School?
Five-year-old Odin in Wyoming is about to start school and he sent us this question: If I’m terrified about kindergarten do I have to go? What should I do if I’m scared? What if kids are mean to me? In this episode, tips and suggestions from our listeners for kids returning to school, along with answers from guidance counselor Tosha Todd and National Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey.
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Cafecito NevadaCafecito con Luz y Michelle Episodio 175: Juliana Urtubey, primera latina de Nevada en ser nombrada Maestra Nacional del Año
En este nuevo episodio, la editora asociada Luz Gray conversa con la reportera Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez acerca de su entrevista con Juliana Urtubey, primera latina de Nevada en ser nombrada Maestra Nacional del Año. ¿Cómo utiliza Urtubey su experiencia como inmigrante para contribuir a la educación?, ¿Cómo aborda en su salón de clases temas como injusticia, racismo y falta de acceso a recursos?
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IndyMattersMeet the National Teacher of the Year, and a legislative recap
This week on IndyMatters, Reporter Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez sits down with the 2021 National Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey, who teaches special education in Clark County. After that, Reporter/Producer Jacob Solis talks with Legislative Reporter Riley Snyder and Assistant Editor Michelle Rindels about the end of the 2021 legislative session, mining taxes, changes to how elections will be run, possible special sessions and more. At the end of the show, Host Joey Lovato talks with Editor Jon Ralston about the biggest things to come out of the session and how this one was different from the many others Ralston...2021-06-0435 min
Teacher StoriesThree Teachers of the Year Share Stories about the Power of Teacher LeadershipThree of America's finest teachers -- Justin Johnson from Illinois, Eric Hale from Texas, and Juliana Urtubey from Nevada -- were selected to represent their respective states as Teachers of the Year, in part because of their extraordinary influence as teacher leaders. Each one is also a policy fellow for Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take on leadership roles with education policy and practice. Teach Plus President and CEO, Roberto Rodriguez, also joins the conversation about teacher leadership and how it strengthens school systems and improves outcomes for students.
Each teacher also offers a recommendation on what can be d...2021-04-3031 min
Teachers in America2021 National Teacher of the Year Juliana UrtubeyMeet Juliana Urtubey, co-teacher and instructional strategist at Kermit R. Booker Senior Innovative Elementary School in Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Nevada. Juliana is the 2021 Nevada Teacher of the Year and the 2021 National Teacher of the Year. Join us as we learn more about educational policy, and how our guest came to be known as "Ms. Earth." Teachers in America profiles K–12 teachers across the country. Hear firsthand from the people who are shaping young lives in the classroom every day. If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for Teachers in Ame...2021-04-1339 min
The Partial Credit PodcastThe Silver State TOY Juliana Urtubey OtaloraNevada TOY Juliana Urtubey Otalora joins the boys! Texthelp wants to see a world where difference, disability, or language are no longer barriers. Providing a range of technology solutions for teaching and learning - Texthelp helps to minimize teacher workload and maximize student outcomes. Extra Credit with Juliana Urtubey Otalora Is teaching a political act? Is it Fake? Parks and Rec edition Something Useless Donnie Found Online: http://thetenthwatch.com - - - - - Visit our website Share Feedback & Ideas Tweet us at @PartialCreditEd...2021-03-221h 19Too Dope Teachers and a Mic90. National Teacher of the Year Finalist Juliana UrtubeyJuliana Urtubey's family came to the United States to escape the Civil War in Colombia. Their transition was aided by existing citizenship, and Juliana has made the most of her opportunity, not only in her own educational attainment, but as a highly skilled and accomplished elementary educator. She brings a different energy, one that is completely consistent with her nickname "Ms. Earth" a moniker given her by a student. She is a person of many worlds, who crosses borders daily in her quest to humanize the schooling process in Nevada, where she is the first Latinx educator to be...2021-03-0400 min
National Board ConversationsJuliana Urtubey
Juliana Urtubey is a Nevada based National Board Certified Teacher. This year she was honored with the award of "Teacher of the Year" for the state of Nevada. In this discussion, Juliana described how becoming an NBCT enriched her practice and enabled her to reach even higher levels of professional success.
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