The Educator's Blueprint

In this episode, Lisa and Jamie speak with Dr. Terry Houlton, Director of Special Education, in Millard Public Schools,  regarding systems to support special education teachers as part of an MTSS framework. Show Notes

In this episode, Lisa and Jamie speak with Dr. Cathy Thomas,  Associate Professor of Special Education,  Texas State University,  to discuss  special education and teacher preparation.  This first of a two part episode focuses on describing and defining special teacher preparation compared to general educators pre-service.  Show notes

In this episode, Lisa and Jamie continue the conversation with Dr. Cathy Thomas,  Associate Professor of Special Education,  Texas State University,  to discuss  special education and teacher preparation.  This second session of a two part episode focuses on exploring innovative ways to attract and retain special education teachers.

In this episode we chat with  Dr. Lisa Hazel,  Assistant Superintendent of School Leadership in Ferguson-Florissant School District,  regarding principal leadership and partnering with teachers.  We also discuss how performance feedback is an essential tool for  teachers, coaches, and leaders.  Show notes

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.

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.

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!

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 & Climate Coordinator, St. Louis Public SchoolsMrs. Lauren Weissler, MTSS Coordinator, Maplewood-Richmond Heights Mrs. Danielle Starkey, MTSS-B Supervisor, Omaha Public Schools

Hello Educator Blueprint Podcast Listeners! We are so excited to be back for Season 3!  On this quick opening episode, we share some personal and professional accomplishments from summer, talk about what we are looking forward to, share some new "features" of the podcast, and highlight some topics for the year. Please Listen, enjoy,  and share! We can't wait to dive into more interesting topics with you again soon. -Jamie and Lisa  Want to be a guest on the show? Submit here.

Join us for our first official guest in Season 3, Dr. Aaron Campbell! She has many passion areas, to include early intervention normed on black and brown children, culturally responsive and adaptive supports, and how to consider equity through literacy.   Some books she references in our conversation are: Brown Boy Joy by Thomishia BookerI am Enough by Grace ByersWhat should Danny Do?  by Adir Levy and Ganit LevyGrab your pen and paper for this one as Dr. Campbell shares lots of strategies! Want to be a guest on the show? Submit here.

Join us as we get to FINALLY interview students from a HS in Nebraska as they share their experience with PBIS, developing student led processes and sense of belonging. Resources: High School PBIS Implementation: Student Voice  Spotlight on Youth Voices VideoWant to be a guest on the show? Submit here.

Join us as we talk about highlights from the keynote, district-focused strategies from exemplars, and what we are watching for in PBIS 6! Resources: Implementer's BlueprintDistrict Systems Fidelity Inventory (DSFI) IES MTSS-B Trial: Key Takeaways for District and State LeadersDSFI Action Planning Tools: Features Summary, Quick Checks, Coaching Tips & ResourcesWant to be a guest on the show? Submit here.

Join Dr. Powers as she unpacks a statewide "Stone Soup" approach with Tina Lawson. Tina eloquently discusses how Pennsylvania has taken an integrated approach, connecting behavioral, mental and academic supports; built a diverse Community of Practice, and continues to grow in efficacy and efficiency in their state's MTSS framework, to include mental health. "Nothing is ever perfect...everyone has something valuable to bring."Resources: PaPBS websitePA Community of Practice Annual EvaluationEquitable Practices HubPaTTAN websiteTeam Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) District Readiness ChecklistTeam Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) School Readiness Checklist Michigan MTSS The Educator's Blueprint Podcast Episode 44: Mental Health and Wellness with Kelly PeralesWant to be a guest on the show? Submit here.

Join us as we begin to thoughtfully unpack Mental Health in school systems with Kelcey Schmitz, Director of Training and TA at the UW SMART Center and Dr. Kurt Hatch, Director for the Education Administration Program at UW. They truly take us from the boardroom to the classroom and back again. Reminding us of implementation science, principals as the most consequential roles, and how to begin proactively predicting and protecting students, staff, and families mental wellness.  “Not telling teachers to self-care their way out of a systems issue”Resources: US DOE Supporting Child and Student Social Emotional Behavioral and Mental Health NeedsNorthwest MHTTC (Website, newsletter - 5 years of resources 170+recordings)WSASP Mental Health ResourcesOther National TA Centers: National SMH Center, Center on PBIS, Newly US DOE funded Center at University of Wisconsin (METRICS)Differences in Perceptions of School Climate Based on Students’ Identities: School Climate Evaluation Series Want to be a guest on the show? Submit here.

Join us as we have a lively conversation with Vince Estrada (Director of Student Services) and Lauren Weissler (MTSS Coordinator) for a Community District in St. Louis. Some highlights of our conversation include how district priorities are reflected in classrooms, a values-based approach to building a true school community, and how MTSS is the work of schools.

Join us as we explore MTSS/PBIS in an Early Childhood Setting with Ms. Tanisha Stanciel, Ed.S., from the Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District. She unpacks the Reggio method, including relationships, environment, and the power or Social Stories with Spot! Resources: MRH ECC Matrices SpotSocial Story with Spot Picture of Social Story with Spot

Join Lisa as she explores Mental Health within MTSS with Mark Weist and Andy Garbacz as they challenge how we integrate Mental Health into the Tiered Systems framework.The MTSS framework is a critical construct to organize programming and integration of MH in schools. Aligning programs across tiers provides many benefits: 1.        Reduction in Stigma2.        Promotion of Health Seeking Behaviors3.        Can be therapeuticResources: Revisiting the Percentage of K-12 Students in Need of Preventive Interventions in Schools in a "Peri-COVID" Era: Implications for the Implementation of Tiered ProgrammingSchool Mental Health Quality Framework and Tools Alignment GuideBook: The Power of Family School Partnering (FSP): A Practical Guide for School Mental Health Professionals and Educators

As we ease into Season 2, I decided it was time listeners got to know a little bit more about Dr. Lisa Power's. Join us on this fun, light, and informative chat where she is thrown questions she does not know ahead of time and we get to discover a little bit more about why we love her!

Join us in this two-part conversation with Dr. Lewis on the history and context of the PBIS Leadership Forum,  how Professional Development started (and how it's going), and the value of building a culture of educator's who seek Performance Feedback!

Part 2! Join us in this two-part conversation with Dr. Lewis on the history and context of the  PBIS Leadership Forum,  how Professional Development started (and how it's going), and the value of building a culture of educator's who seek Performance Feedback! "Educator's, You know how we educate. Use and apply the same principles to your own learning".  - Dr. Lewis