Connecting Through Conversation: A Playbook for Talking with Students.

Erika Bare has been an educator for over 20 years, currently serving as the Superintendent in the South Umpqua School District in Oregon. A special education teacher by training, she is passionate about supporting all students through individual supports to reach their limitless potential.

Tiffany Burns loves working with kids. In her two decades in education, she taught elementary, middle, and high school students. Tiffany has been an administrator since 2012 and an elementary school principal for the past nine years. This year, she is on a professional sabbatical, teaching university pre-service teachers, while also connecting with educators across the nation, helping to grow the Connected Communicator Movement.

Together they wrote Connecting Through Conversation: A Playbook for Talking with Students.

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Takeaways:

• In our discussion, we explored the intricate dynamics of interpersonal relationships and their profound impact on individual well-being.
• We emphasized the significance of effective communication as a cornerstone for fostering understanding and collaboration among diverse groups.
• The episode highlighted the necessity of self-reflection and personal growth as essential components of leading a fulfilling life.
• We examined the role of resilience in overcoming adversity and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook in challenging times.
• Throughout the conversation, we underscored the value of empathy in enhancing connections and building a supportive community.
• Finally, we concluded by advocating for continuous learning and adaptability as vital traits in an ever-evolving world.

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Dr. Emily Levy is the founder and director of EBL Coaching, a specialized tutoring program that offers individualized one-on-one home, virtual, and on-site instruction using research-based, multi-sensory techniques. She is also the author of Strategies for Study Success, a 22-part student workbook series that teaches students strategies for test taking, note taking, reading comprehension, writing, summarizing, and executive functioning, along with the Flags and Stars Orton Gillingham student workbook series, which helps students develop their fundamental decoding and spelling skills.

Additionally, she is the author of Flags and Stars Multi-Sensory Math, a multi-sensory math program that helps students develop a stronger understanding of core math concepts, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions. These workbooks are currently used at schools nationwide.

Takeaways:

• Multi-sensory learning techniques significantly enhance the academic performance of students with learning difficulties.
• Engaging multiple senses during learning creates a more effective educational experience for children with special needs.
• Personalized tutoring, especially in one-on-one settings, allows for tailored instruction that meets individual student needs.
• The importance of a structured approach in education cannot be overstated, as it helps students build mastery in various skills.
• Challenges in traditional education systems often necessitate external tutoring for students with specialized learning requirements.
• Empowerment through small achievements is crucial for building self-esteem in students with learning disabilities.

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Marcela Andrés serves as President and CEO of designEDengagement, PBC, a Latina-owned education consulting firm based in Texas on a mission to reimagine how educators, families, and community members partner to support the hopes and dreams of students. Previously, Marcela was a program director for a non-profit whose mission was to advocate for public education. She was also a third- and fourth-grade teacher at a bilingual elementary school.

She is the author of Purposeful Educator Connections: Five Principles to Strengthen Relationships with Students. In the book, Marcela offers critical principles to deepen relationships with students, understand the importance of context beyond compliance, foster meaningful interactions, design high-quality learning environments, and partner with key stakeholders. Purposeful Educator Connections provides high-leverage practices, case studies, and reflection questions to help educators apply these principles to their practice, ultimately improving classroom culture and student outcomes.

Takeaways:

• The discussion posits that zip codes should not determine an individual's destiny, emphasizing the importance of equity in educational opportunities.
• We assert that education is a non-linear journey, where each experience contributes uniquely to personal growth and career development.
• The podcast highlights the significance of educators in recognizing potential in students, often before they themselves are aware of it.
• We explore the crucial role of family and community engagement in the educational process, emphasizing that learning occurs beyond traditional classroom settings.
• The conversation underscores the necessity of self-care for educators, as their wellbeing directly influences their capacity to support students effectively.
• Lastly, we reflect on the transformative power of relationships in education, asserting that true learning flourishes in environments where individuals feel valued and seen.

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https://www.designedengagement.com/

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