Schoolutions Coaching & Teaching Strategies
Do you need innovative strategies for better classroom management and boosting student engagement? This podcast is your go-to resource for coaches, teachers, administrators, and families seeking to create dynamic and effective learning environments.
In each episode, you'll discover how to unite educators and caregivers to support students, tackle common classroom management challenges, and cultivate an atmosphere where every learner can thrive.
With over 25 years of experience as a teacher and coach, host Olivia Wahl brings insights from more than 100 expert interviews, offering practical tips that bridge the gap between school and home.
Tune in every Monday for actionable coaching and teaching strategies, along with inspirational stories that can transform your approach and make a real impact on the students and teachers you support.
Start with one of our fan-favorite episodes today (S2 E1: We (still) Got This: What It Takes to Be Radically Pro-Kid with Cornelius Minor) and take the first step towards transforming your educational environment!
Schoolutions Coaching & Teaching Strategies
S4 E27 BONUS: Coaching, Teaching, & Classroom Management Strategies Sparked From My Conversation with Sarah Sandelius and Kristen N. Briggs (❤️Olivia Wahl)
Unlocking the Power of Students Who Learn Differently
In this bonus episode I break down the groundbreaking "Forward Together" report from the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) shared by Sarah Sandelius and Kristen N. Briggs during their S4E27 Episode: How The Ability Challenge is Transforming Special Education. Discover the three essential mindsets and eight key practices that benefit not just the one in five students with learning differences, but ALL learners.
I share practical strategies for:
➡️explicit instruction,
➡️Universal Design for Learning,
➡️strategy instruction,
➡️flexible grouping,
➡️positive behavior strategies,
➡️collaboration,
➡️culturally responsive teaching,
➡️and evidence-based content instruction.
Learn how to create equitable learning environments where every student can thrive despite political pushback against inclusive education initiatives.
Episode Mentions:
- ✨NCLD Report: FORWARD TOGETHER: Helping Educators Unlock the Power of Students Who Learn Differently
- ✨Stiggins's 7 Strategies of Assessment FOR Learning
- ✨S3 E31: Your AI-Powered UDL Thought Partner: LUDIA with Beth Stark and Jérémie Rostan
- ✨S4E19: Educational Teams Bridging School & Family Communication w/ Leah Mermelstein & Dr. Jen Gioia
- ✨Kalyn Belsha of Chalkbeat
Perfect for educators, administrators, and caregivers committed to supporting diverse learners.
00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview
01:00 - About the Forward Together Report
03:00 - Understanding the "One in Five" Students
05:00 - Three Essential Mindsets for Effective Teaching
06:00 - Self-Efficacy: Believing in Your Ability to Teach All Students
08:00 - Positive Orientation Toward Inclusion and Belonging
09:00 - Growth Mindset for Teachers and Students
10:00 - Eight Key Practices That Benefit All Learners
11:00 - Explicit Targeted Instruction and Universal Design for Learning
12:00 - Strategy Instruction for Independent Learning
14:00 - Positive Behavior Strategies and PBIS
15:00 - Flexible vs. Fixed Grouping Approaches
16:00 - Collaboration Between Educators and Caregivers
17:00 - Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Pedagogy
19:00 - Evidence-Based Content Instruction
20:00 - What Science Says About Neurodiversity in Learning
22:00 - Moving Forward Together and Finding Purpose
23:00 - Closing Thoughts and Next Episode Preview
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When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
