"Safety isn't the absence of a threat, but the presence of connection". Join us as we explore the broad implications for School Safety with Michelle Kruse, the Academy Program Coordinator for MSBA's Center for Education Safety. R...

Today Dr. Powers chats with Dr. Higgins on how to inspire leaders using an MTSS framework to develop systems to support the entire students'  academic, behavioral, and social-emotional health. As the  coordinator of the District Leade...

Today's conversation is taken with great care and concern as we discuss how to navigate support to schools in recovery after a crisis, both short and long-term. Dr. Steve Goodman and Dr. Jen Freeman provide us, and listeners, with scaffolding, ...

Today we chat with Dr. Hollins-Sims on how, with intention and a framework, we can create spaces where belonging is foundational so every students' agency can be amplified! Join is as she provides tangible analogies on equity and vulnerable dec...

Join us (just Lisa and me) as we unpack and explore connection and sense of belonging; from the science to implementation. We talk about why connection matters and what this work can look like in school systems. Lots of laughs, reflection and r...

Join us as we explore what the role of a MTSS Coordinator means to Amber Smith, a Director of Academic Intervention. She offers the following for anyone new to the role: Take some time to:1) Resource map and explore what supports exists...

Part 2: Join us in a 2-part conversation, with Dr. Kathleen Lane, as we unpack the etiology of systematic screening (credit to Dr. Hill Walker), how it predicts needs and empowers teachers, and what it looks like to take an integrated appro...

Part 1: Join us in a 2-part conversation, with Dr. Kathleen Lane, as we unpack the etiology of systematic screening (credit to Dr. Hill Walker), how it predicts needs and empowers teachers, and what it looks like to take an integrated appro...

Join us as we explore the strategies and systematic approach to embedding Restorative Practices (RP) within a PBIS/MTSS framework. The secret? 80% of this work is proactive! Lizzie Wiegert, a SEL Interventionist, paints a picture of what RP loo...

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. 

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! 

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 f...

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 beha...

Jump into this lively conversation with Dr. Angus Kittelman (again) as we explore how College and Career Readiness shifts the focus in priorities AND practice within a MTSS/PBIS framework in High Schools. This conversation is resource r...

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 an...

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 St...

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 prior...

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 tr...

Join us as we talk through wrapping up a semester with Celebrations, Reflections, Priorities and Planning for the New Year.  Near the end, you can hear some family traditions we hold near and dear to our hearts! Resources:&nbs...

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 Pr...

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: 

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:

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 thro...

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, ...

That's a Wrap! Join us as we look back over this Season at some of these highlights, lessons learned, and what's to come in Season 3. Lisa Need Data on Downloads..