Real Talk with Jeanne and Matt: Real People, Real Schools, and Real Situations

Matthew Treadway

This show aims to speak directly to educators who want less fluff and more substance. Hosts Jeanne Spiller and Matt Treadway don't tap dance around the issues facing schools in the 21st century but instead address them head on. Real Talk focuses on real people working in real schools as they deal with very real situations.

  1. JUN 28

    All Really Does Mean All

    In this episode of Real Talk with Jeanne and Matt, hosts Jeanne Spiller and Matt Treadway discuss the new book All Means All: Essential Actions for Leveraging Yes We Can!, with authors Heather Frizielle, Julie Schmidt, and our own Jeanne Spiller!

    1h 9m

  2. MAR 25

    The Collaborative IEP

    In this episode of Real Talk with Jeanne and Matt, hosts Jeanne Spiller and Matt Treadway dive into the power of writing truly meaningful and life-changing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Joined by special guests Megan Clarke and Kristen Bordonaro, authors of The Collaborative IEP, they unpack what it takes to move beyond compliance and create IEPs that actually make a difference in students’ lives. The conversation centers on how collaboration, clarity, and intentionality can transform the IEP process into a tool for real student growth—and why that matters now more than ever.

    1h 11m

  3. FEB 8

    Critical Question 4 – How Do We Extend Learning for Students Who Have Already Mastered the Intended Outcomes?

    In this episode ofReal Talk with Jeanne and Matt, hosts Jeanne Spiller and Matt Treadway tackle critical question 4 of the PLC process. They explore strategies for extending and enriching learning for students who have already mastered essential standards, ensuring every learner continues to grow. Special guests share insights on moving beyond proficiency and fostering deeper learning opportunities.

    1h 9m

  4. 09/13/2024

    Critical Question 3- How Will We Respond When They Haven’t Learned?

    In this episode of Real Talk with Jeanne and Matt, hosts Jeanne Spiller and Matt Treadway discuss critical question 3 of the PLC process with Response to Intervention (RTI) guru and nationally acclaimed author/speaker Mike Mattos. They also discuss systematic intervention with practitioner Erin Wilson from New York.

    1h 32m

  5. 07/10/2024

    Critical Question 2- How Will We Know If They've Learned It?

    In this episode of Real Talk with Jeanne and Matt, hosts Jeanne Spiller and Matt Treadway dive into critical question 2 of the PLC process. Author and educational consultant Cassandra Erkens joins the podcast to discuss her book "Collaborative Common Assessments" and she shares her expertise on all things assessment. The hosts also speak with current instructional coach Bri Crook from Iowa who is leading her school through this work.

    1h 12m

  6. 06/21/2024

    Critical Question 1- What Do We Want Students to Know and Be Able to Do?

    In this episode of Real Talk with Jeanne and Matt, hosts Jeanne Spiller and Matt Treadway welcome four practitioners from Illinois and Wisconsin to share their expertise around leading the work of guiding teams through critical question 1 of the PLC process.

    1h 5m

  7. 04/27/2024

    Summing Up a Movement

    In this episode of Real Talk with Jeanne and Matt, hosts Jeanne Spiller and Matt Treadway explore the background of PLC @ Work with one of the originators, Dr. Bob Eaker. In the conversation, Dr. Eaker details how and why the Professional Learning Community @ Work process came to be what it is today. This episode is a launch for the next series of episodes all devoted towards exploring the work of a PLC.

    1h 5m

  8. 03/12/2024

    Season 1 Recap

    In this episode of Real Talk with Jeanne and Matt, hosts Jeanne Spiller and Matt Treadway recap the first 15 episodes of Real Talk by sharing their favorite quotes and moments of the podcast. They also preview what to expect in season two.

    45 min
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This show aims to speak directly to educators who want less fluff and more substance. Hosts Jeanne Spiller and Matt Treadway don't tap dance around the issues facing schools in the 21st century but instead address them head on. Real Talk focuses on real people working in real schools as they deal with very real situations.

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