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Take teaching to the next level! Join CESA 2's consultants and staff as they address the questions and concerns of Wisconsin educators. Podcast episodes include conversations between our consultants, representatives from our member districts, or speakers from nationally recognized organizations and projects. Let's raise the capacity of our education system today!
The Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA) 2 provides services and support to its 74 member school districts throughout Dane, Green, Jefferson, Kenosha, Racine, Rock, and Walworth counties in southern Wisconsin.
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#39 - Educator Wellness
Join CESA 2 Consultant Dr. Elizabeth Freeman and WISH Regional Coordinator Jenny Holle as they discuss
compassion resilience and educator burnout. They'll present strategies with how to take care of yourself in
a taxing educational environment.
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We want to provide the brightest path possible for our students. CESA 2 Consultant Scott Carr is talking with representatives
from Wisconsin DPI and Indiana DOE to learn more about statewide efforts for career, community, and life readiness!
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Effective literacy instruction looks to support all students through intentional learning. CESA 2 Consultant Kris Statz chats with Lindsay Kemeny, author of the book "7 Mighty Moves," around the world of teaching literacy to teach students not just to memorize patterns, but to follow structured literacy practices.
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Innovative education needs innovative ways to learn. Join us today as CESA 2 Consultant Frank Devereaux chats with Deidre Roemer, Superintendent of the School District of South Milwaukee, and Brian Delgado from Blue Dot Education, about how they've seen students succeed when their schools implement Deeper Learning practices.
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Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15th! Join Language & Culture Senior Director Audrey Lesondak and Heather Robertson-Devine from Books del Sur as they discuss the joys of reading and how important Hispanic authors are to readers across the world.
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With teachers leaving the profession at high rates, schools and districts need to keep their educators and get more college students to enter the education field. CESA 2's Dr. Valerie Schmitz chats with Associate Dean for Teacher Education, Dr. Tom Owenby, to see what the University is doing to help their students get into teaching and stay there, particularly with the UW-Madison Teacher Pledge.
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Is ChatGPT the end of writing papers as we know it? Will it make school easier or harder? CESA 2 Digital Learning consultant Frank Devereaux talks with the Director of Technology of Beloit Turner and the Superintendent in Norway Jt. 7 on how it's changing the school landscape and what they do in their school districts.
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High school mathematics is failing our students. How do we change our teaching practices to empower students? CESA 2 Math consultant Steven Mijajlovic chats with Steve Leinwand, principal research analyst at the American Institutes for Research, on the challenges current high school math faces and what we can do to bring change for the better.
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How have games and VR impacted the classroom so far? Digital Learning consultant Frank Devereaux continues his talk with three experts on specific stories regarding these technologies in the classroom and considerations as we continue implementing new methods of learning. Just us for this 2nd part of the discussion!
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Do games and VR have any place in the classroom? Digital Learning consultant Frank Devereaux discusses with three experts on the current state of educational games and technology in the classroom and where schools can go from here. Join us for part one of this two part series.
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How can we have students "think" instead of "mimic" in the classroom? Steven Mijajlovic, CESA 2's Mathematics Consultant, interviews Dr. Peter Lilijedahl, Professor of Mathematics Education at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada, on his research for the best learning environment. This podcast flip your thinking on the ideal classroom and help your students actively think and solve math problems!
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How can we make learning math fun and engaging! Steven Mijajlovic, CESA 2's Mathematics Consultant and Certified Illustrative Math Facilitator, goes over what makes Illustrative Math the best way to learn ways to apply math in everyday settings through problem solving and collaboration. You'll also hear why Steven wanted to become a facilitator and how he hopes Illustrative Math gets implemented in classrooms all around the country.
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Retaining high quality and culturally responsive teachers is difficult in today's educational system. Why is that? CESA 2 Communications Coordinator Phil Anderson interviews Dr. Curtis Jones from the Socially Responsible Evaluation in Education (SREed) program and Dr. Denis?e Ross-Page from the UW-System Institute for Urban Education (IUE) on the problems hindering teacher retention and what we can do to improve. You'll hear how the Wisconsin Educator Development Support and Retention (WEDSR) Survey is helping leaders know what their district's staff is feeling and the work the IUE is achieving to help high quality educators teaching in urban schools.
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Is your school trauma sensitive? To become more inclusive and welcoming for all students, the Trauma Sensitive School is an essential lens for schools to create an optimal learning environment. CESA 2 consultant Elizabeth Freeman and JEDI virtual school director Jamie Syvrud chat about their experience with Trauma Sensitivity and what you need to know to begin to break down learning barriers.
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As hands-on learning becomes more essential in our schools, Makerspaces are changing the way students learn and grow, especially in the STEM fields. CESA 2 consultant Frank Devereaux chats with Makerspace experts Dr. Bob Dillon, Don Sidlowski, and Nicholas Provenzano about the best considerations and practices to include Makerspace practices in your classrooms. In part two of this two part series, we look at how Makerspaces address equity and change lives for a variety of students.
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As hands-on learning becomes more essential in our schools, Makerspaces are changing the way students learn and grow, especially in the STEM fields. CESA 2 consultant Frank Devereaux chats with Makerspace experts Dr. Bob Dillon, Don Sidlowski, and Nicholas Provenzano about the best considerations and practices to include Makerspace practices in your classrooms. In part one of this two part series, we focus on how the classroom environment affects learning and engagement and how to improve it on a limited budget.
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How can teacher mentoring change student achievement and teaching practices? This episode examines how the training from the New Teacher Center (NTC) and CESA 2 transformed experiences for educators across southern Wisconsin. Beth Clarke and Lynee Tourdot from CESA 2 talk with NTC Program Consultant Kenya Nelson and various mentors about the impact the training has had on them and those around them. Come hear these unique mentoring stories!
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Today's conversation examines the new WIDA Standards introduced in 2020, made as a resource to help implement language curriculum, instruction and assessment for multilingual learners. Listen to Ruslana Westerlund, Elizabeth Folberg, and Emily Adah, experts in WIDA Standards and English language acquisition, as they introduce the WIDA Standards. Hear how you can use the standards in your classroom!
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Join us for a conversation to better prepare for a new virtual world! CESA 2 Consultant Valerie Schmitz talks with Susan Kennedy from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about what parents and educators need to consider as children navigate the digital landscape. With new apps and social networks changing day by day, we'll hear how to best respond to situations that your children may experience.
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Join us in the Redefining Ready initiative! Transition Specialist Stacy Duffy at CESA 2 asks Chris Trottier, Director of School to Work Opportunities for the Elkhorn Area School District, about their implementation of the Redefining Ready dashboard. They discuss how this drive to improve ACP and help students earn credentials, certifications, and more to jump-start their careers.
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Today's episode covers the impactful "First Five Initiative" where Jennifer Skibba, Early Learning Coordinator for the Verona School District, talks about implementing equitable practices to support kids in their first five years of learning. CESA 2 consultant Karen Russell asks about the implementation of the program through supportive community members and experiences along the way.
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Families are essential for a fully-involved educational experience for students. Join CESA 2 consultants Mary Jo Ziegler, Latricia Johnson, and Carlene Chavez as they talk with Natural Circles of Support, an organization dedicated to building sustaining supportive relationships to eliminate racial disparities and ensure the success of African American students in schools. Executive Director Jeffrey Lewis and Site Coordinator Marian Slaughter discuss what students need to do well in school and beyond.
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Every learner has a different pathway to success! Join CESA 2's Beth Clarke for a conversation with the staff from Royal Oaks Elementary in Sun Prairie, WI as they considered learner variability in their curriculum. Learn how they address any learning gaps to transform students into being involved in their education.
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How do we best serve the blind and visually impaired in our schools? CESA 2's very own Kristi Kimberlin and Chelsea Dallin talk about their experiences at the Wisconsin School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and in daily life. Come celebrate White Cane Day as they describe what the visually impaired need for the best education experience.
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Join us for a lively discussion on what our school districts are doing with technology! CESA 2 Digital Learning & Leadership consultants Beth Clarke and Frank Devereaux chat with Dr. TJ McCray, the Executive Director of Library and Technical Services for the Madison Metropolitan School District, Dr. Robert Smiley, the Chief Information Officer and International Program Director for the Janesville School District, and Sarah Straka, the Director of Instruction for the Mount Horeb Area School District. See how each school district is transforming learning to prepare kids for the working world!
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With our first episode of the season, CESA 2 Consultant Elizabeth Freeman meets with Wisconsin Heights Superintendent Jordan Sinz to discuss leadership tactics and how to best lead school staff through systemic change. When challenges come your way, how do you overcome them?
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Dr. Valerie Schmitz has a conversation with Dr. Patricia Hernandez from the Janesville School District regarding Academic and Career Planning! Dr. Hernandez goes into detail on her research on employability after schooling, examining what employers are looking for in new recruits and how to be successful in this global marketplace!
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Join Beth Clarke from CESA 2 as she engages in a roundtable discussion with members from the Arts and Technology Professional Learning Network. Hear from experts from multiple backgrounds as they share why we need more creative practices in the classroom!
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Make your audience the hero! Join Mitchell Lilly from CESA 2 as he discusses the storyboard framework with Dr. J.J. Peterson. Follow the easy step-by-step process to make your target audience embrace your messaging!
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Elizabeth Freeman and Ed O'Connor join us once again as they host a discussion with Liz Dostal at Wisconsin Heights. Hear exactly how she works with teachers and school boards to develop improved school systems!
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Join Elizabeth Freeman and Ed O'Connor as they discuss CESA 2's new Building Capacity Framework. Hear exactly how they're implementing this into trainings and your professional development, and learn the basis of our podcast!
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Donna Hutson from CESA 2 describes how important the ATLC is, especially with it's trial services of expensive equipment! She and Kellie Bews talk about the importance of trying before buying. If you're in Wisconsin, hear how you can use the ATLC today!
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Dr. Moore talks with Gretchen Lettau and Kim Stieber-White from CESA 2 and guides us through understanding white privilege. Dr. Moore answers questions such as "What is the equity situation in Wisconsin school districts?" and "How should administrators and teachers be thinking about equity?" Listeners will be able to walk away with clear action steps for equity.
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Mental health is more important than ever during these times of isolation and lack of social interactions. Dr. Valerie Schmitz from CESA 2 and Katie Curran, MAPP, the founder of Proof Positive (www.proofpositive.org), discuss best practices to maintain positivity and happiness at both school and home. Hear about the guiding method of PERMA for changing you mindset to remember gratitude, engagement, and happiness!
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