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PrincipalPLN was started by Jessica Johnson, Spike Cook, and Theresa Stager in 2014. It features amazing guests talking about all things connected school leadership.

  1. Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk - Navigating AI Bias and Access with Dr. Marlena Ward Dodds

    5D AGO · BONUS

    Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk - Navigating AI Bias and Access with Dr. Marlena Ward Dodds

    Today we're excited to introduce our newest podcast here on the Be Podcast Network, Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk hosted by Eli Marshall Davis. Eli is an Interventionist at Hemphill Elementary in Birmingham, AL, where he sits on the leadership team and chairs the MTSS/Problem Solving Team committee. He is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of South Carolina, focusing on Teaching and Learning, with research interests in social justice, epigenetics, and the transformative potential of AI in education.  In this episode, host Eli welcomes his longtime friend Dr. Marlena Ward Dodds. They explore artificial intelligence, particularly its impact on education and inclusivity, the challenges of online learning, and the digital divide. Dr. Dodds shares her insights and experiences with AI, both in higher education and in the broader context of learning and development. They also discuss the ethical implications and biases in AI, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and equitable access to technology. Listen to Artificial Intelligence: Real Talk about subscribe here: https://avisionforlearning.com  We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more: Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

    42 min
  2. Transformative Principal: Hats, Tats, and UDL with Bryan Dean

    FEB 27 · BONUS

    Transformative Principal: Hats, Tats, and UDL with Bryan Dean

    Today, we're sharing a conversation from Transformative Principal, between host Jethro Jones and guest Bryan Dean. Bryan is CAST's Innovation Specialist. Bryan has been working with hard-to-reach students with emotional impairments, conduct disorder, behavioral difficulties, and low interest for more than 20 years. The conversation covers: Giving UDL away for freeBuilding products through grantsPeople think UDL is static, but it isn’t. Identity is important. UDL is human centric, not student centric.How UDL invites students to take ownership of their learning experiences. Do you feel behind? “What if I could have gone through school feeling unencumbered?” Expert Learners vs. executive functioningBounded autonomy. Assumptions about student learning. Joy Zabala - You can’t boil the oceanUDL Con is an ExperienceAI, Accessibility, UDL Guidelines 3.0UDL Con - where the guidelines will be released. CAST.org - check out the projects and resources. How to be a transformative principal? Ghostwalks - walk with nobody there in your school. What is being said by what is on the walls and in the classroom.  We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more: Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

    43 min

  3. FEB 20 · BONUS

    Personalize and Quest Academy with Eric Sheninger and Nicki Slaugh — Transformative Principal

    In this bonus episode, originally recorded for Transformative Principal, Jethro Jones speaks with Eric Sheninger and Nicki Slaugh about their book Personalize: Meeting the Needs of All Learners. Hear about: The power of Quest AcademyRetain teachers, retain students - how to keep kids there. Free public schoolTeenagers weren’t engaged. PD time every FridayMastery MinutesBeginning of day, tracker system. Choice, voice, tracker data. Curating evidence. Culture Self-pacing route vs. choice boards. Removed points, extra credit, percentages, Emerging, developing, mastering, extendingProve-its aligned to proficiency scales.Big shifts require big moves. At Quest, we want you to be proficientWhen you remove the traditional structures, you have to addThe right way is your way, there is no best practice. Performance reviews, students meet with teachers one-on-one. Impersonal approaches to focusing on the “who”How can we do it effectively, and what does it look like? Evidence of effective vs. ineffective practices. Practice, practice, practice, prove. Maximizing the time we have with our students.How to be a transformative principal? Eric: Show people the value of what you are doingNicki: Get rid of the energy vampires We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more: Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

    42 min
  4. The Principal's Guide to Conflict Management with Jen Schwanke — The Authority Podcast

    FEB 13 · BONUS

    The Principal's Guide to Conflict Management with Jen Schwanke — The Authority Podcast

    Today we're pleased to bring you an episode from The Authority Podcast on the Be Podcast Network. In this conversation between host Ross Romano and Jen Schwanke, Ed.D., you'll hear about Jen's latest book, The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management. They discuss: Is all conflict bad?The opportunities conflict can presentLong-term risks of conflictDid Jen receive training before becoming a leader?Process: Anticipate, Analyze, ActIs there conflict that doesn’t require action?Common sources of conflict to eliminateGet The Principal’s Guide to Conflict Management from ASCD or wherever you get your books.  Hear more from Jen on the Principal Matters Podcast. About today’s guest Jen Schwanke, Ed.D., is a longtime educator, teaching and leading at all levels. She is the author of four ASCD books and has published hundreds of articles for various educational publishers. She has written and presented for multiple state and local education organizations, and has provided professional development to various districts in the areas of school climate, personnel, and instructional leadership. An instructor in educational administration at Miami University of Ohio, Dr. Schwanke currently serves as a Deputy Superintendent in Ohio. You can find her at https://jenschwanke.com.   About the host Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on LinkedIn or Bluesky.  Ross also hosts Sideline Sessions, a podcast for coaches and parents of student-athletes. The show features conversations with coaches and performance experts in the NFL, NBA, NCAA, Olympics, and more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Rp0QGt  We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more: Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

    52 min
  5. Uncommon Greatness with Mark Miller — The Authority Podcast

    JAN 29 · BONUS

    Uncommon Greatness with Mark Miller — The Authority Podcast

    Today we're bringing you a conversation between Mark Miller and Ross Romano, recorded for The Authority Podcast. Mark is a Wall Street Journal and international best-selling author, communicator, and the former Vice President of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A. Today, Mark serves as the Co-Founder of Lead Every Day, an extension of his life-inspired mission to encourage and equip leaders with the tools they need to be successful.  As an author, Mark has more than one million books in print in 25+ languages. His latest is Uncommon Greatness: Five Fundamentals to Transform Your Leadership. Hear about: Why leaders are importantMark’s journey to leadership and how it influenced his understanding of uncommon vs. “common” greatnessReasons for the global leadership crisis33% of organizations believe there’s not sufficient leadership for today and 50% of leaders don’t believe their organization has enough emerging leaders for the needs of the future“How can I add the most value in this situation?”Is leadership properly incentivized?The Five Fundamentals: See the Future, Engage and Develop Others, Reinvent Continuously, Value Results and Relationships, Embody a Leader’s HeartBeing a leader people want to followIn what ways does “Uncommon Greatness” challenge traditional leadership paradigms?Subscribe to The Authority to get more deep-dive interviews with education authors. It’s available wherever you get your podcasts. Visit https://bepodcast.network to learn more about the Be Podcast Network for educators. Connect with our guest: Get Uncommon Greatness at https://www.leadeveryday.com or wherever you get your booksReach out to Mark directly at 678-612-8441Text UNCOMMON to 66866 for additional resourcesConnect on social media at https://www.linkedin.com/in/highperformanceleaders and @MarkMillerLeads About our guest Mark Miller is a Wall Street Journal and international best-selling author, communicator, and the former Vice President of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A. Mark started his Chick-fil-A career working as an hourly team member in 1977. In 1978, he joined the corporate staff working in the warehouse and mailroom. During his tenure with Chick-fil-A, the company grew from seventy-five restaurants to over 2,700 locations with annual sales exceeding $19 billion. Today, Mark serves as the Co-Founder of Lead Every Day, an extension of his life-inspired mission to encourage and equip leaders with the tools they need to be successful. Mark began writing almost twenty years ago when he teamed up with Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager, to write The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do. With over one million books in print in more than twenty-five languages, his global impact continues to grow. For more information, please visit https://leadeveryday.com.  About the host Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. He is a leadership development and performance coach for professionals in a range of industries and consults with organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry to help communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Bluesky and LinkedIn We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more: Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

    56 min
  6. EdTech Startup Showcase: Scholar Education co-founder Marlee Strawn on implementing and tracking accommodations with AI

    10/03/2024

    EdTech Startup Showcase: Scholar Education co-founder Marlee Strawn on implementing and tracking accommodations with AI

    Today we’re excited to highlight a new company featured on the EdTech Startup Showcase, Scholar Education. In this conversation with  Marlee Strawn, the company’s co-founder and Head of Education, you'll hear about: Vision and goals of Scholar EducationWho Scholar Education’s solutions are designed to support in schoolsThe challenges the company is solvingMarlee’s career in educationWhat educators are sharing about their experience with the toolHow Marlee got involved with AIAbout Scholar Education Scholar Education is an AI-powered classroom enhancement platform that offers a suite of AI tools designed to deliver a personalized learning environment, with a specific focus on implementing and tracking accommodations for ESE, 504, and ELL students. Learn more at https://www.joinscholar.com or join the teacher waitlist: bit.ly/ScholarWaitlist  About today’s guest Marlee Strawn's career started as a high school teacher and reached a significant milestone when she became the founding principal of the top-performing charter high school in the seventh largest district in the nation. Following her successful tenure as principal, Marlee transitioned to a new role in the education technology sector. As the Co-Founder and Head of Education at Scholar Education, Marlee leads the development of an AI-powered classroom enhancement platform designed to eliminate administrative burdens for teachers. She was also recently selected as a 2024 EDSAFE AI Alliance Women in AI Fellow.  About today’s host Ross Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn.  Listen to his other shows: The Authority — deep-dive interviews with the leading minds in leadership, management, education, and personal development.Sideline Sessions — conversations with successful coaches and performance experts from professional, collegiate, and youth sports.  We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more: Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

    37 min
  7. Make It Mindful: Innovation, Identity, and Adolescent Psychology with Dr. Adriana Galván

    07/19/2024 · BONUS

    Make It Mindful: Innovation, Identity, and Adolescent Psychology with Dr. Adriana Galván

    Today we're pleased to bring you an episode of Make It Mindful, one of the newest shows on the Be Podcast Network. Make It Mindful peels back the layers on today's educational challenges with mindfulness and compassion. Listen to more episodes and subscribe here: https://makeitmindful.transistor.fm Dr. Adriana Galván is the Dean of Undergraduate Affairs at UCLA and the former head of an adolescent psychology research lab. Through a lens of mindfulness, hosts Seth and Lauren join Dr. Galván in exploring lván the persistence of outdated teaching methods, the innovative potential of Galván's leadership role, and her remarkable journey as a female POC to a major position of influence. Woven throughout are her insights about adolescent psychology - especially on peer influence and risk taking - which offer a fresh perspective for educators. Guest links:1. Dr. Galván's Wikipedia Bio2. Dr. Galván's First TED Talk and Second TED Talk on the adolescent brain Co-Host Links: Seth Fleischauer Founder and President of Banyan Global Learning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-fleischauer/ Website: https://banyangloballearning.com/ Lauren Pinto Cofounder of Ambitious Ed, Educational Technology Specialist Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-s-pinto/ Website: https://www.ambitioused.com/ Komal Shah Speaker, Author, & Entrepreneur LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/consultkomal Website: https://thekomalshah.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Hand-Consciousness-Education-ebook/dp/B09FNT6B45/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more: Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

    42 min
  8. Resilient Schools: How Adaptable Districts Can Reverse Chronic Absenteeism with Jen Perry

    07/06/2024 · BONUS

    Resilient Schools: How Adaptable Districts Can Reverse Chronic Absenteeism with Jen Perry

    Today we're thrilled to bring you a timely episode from Resilient Schools. Host Ross Romano talks with Jen Perry, Senior Manager of Learning Design and Whole Learner at Edmentum. Jen helps us identify the types and indicators of trauma present in many school districts, the causes of chronic absenteeism as well as the ongoing trends, the risk factors for disengagement, how to integrate educator and student engagement, and more. Hear about: “Resilient Schools” means adaptiveKey indicators of trauma within a school communityHow educator engagement and burnout relate to student engagementThe call to bring students back from disengagementMeasuring connectednessLessons on chronic absenteeism from Rochester, NYWhy chronic absenteeism hasn’t automatically fixed itself post-pandemicHow the Whole Learner framework aligns with efforts to combat chronic absenteeismCareer-connected learning and making school relevantRead Jen’s District Administration article, Connectedness is key: 3 ways to reverse chronic absenteeismLearn more about Edmentum: https://www.edmentum.comAbout the guest Jen Perry is Senior Manager of Learning Design and Whole Learner at Edmentum. Jen has worked over 30+ years with youth in educational and community settings. As a teacher, administrator, and trainer, her passion has been to help educators develop an understanding of the importance of social-emotional learning and build trauma-informed responses and systems. This work has included supporting youth, administrators, and schools in understanding behavior and implementing transformational change through strength-based approaches. Connect on LinkedIn   About the host Ross Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He has spent over a decade helping dozens of founders, C-level executives, and authors develop and distribute compelling thought leadership through a variety of media channels. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn We’re thrilled to be sponsored by IXL.  IXL’s comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more: Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers’ timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments🚀 Ready to see why leading districts trust IXL for their educational needs? Visit IXL.com/BE today to learn more about how IXL can elevate your school or district.

    53 min
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PrincipalPLN was started by Jessica Johnson, Spike Cook, and Theresa Stager in 2014. It features amazing guests talking about all things connected school leadership.

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