Whether you are tuning in for inspiration, practical strategies, or to earn PD credit, Essential PD will help you grow! Kait, an actual classroom teacher, and Samantha, an actual school administrator, talk openly with guests who actually work with students! From classroom management to mental health, from tech integration to behavior and curriculum design, each episode features valuable insights and actionable advice. In our signature segment "Ten Minute Try On" our guests guide us through ways to try out new strategies with just ten minutes or less! Essential PD is designed to leave you feeling motivated, empowered, and inspired to make an impact, all on your schedule. Pop in your headphones while you tidy up your classroom, or finally check your mailbox, you will be earning PD credit every step of the way!
Ilaria Sessa shares her experiences as an English Language Learner and provides insights for educators to better support immigrant students facing academic and linguistic challenges in this interview episode.
9 Apr 2025
Maximizing the Impact of Your Contract Hours with Kelly Hicks
In this episode Kait and Samantha sit down with Kelly Hicks, a sports loving, crafty mom and 5th grade teacher who is seemingly doing it all! Keely gives great perspective on working outside of contract time and common sense tips on how to maximize your paid time! The fact is, this is a pervasive issue that is leading to record breaking rates of teacher burn out and it is up to individuals and school communities to set boundaries and find solutions.
If you are listening to earn PD points Kait will walk you through an accountability exercise at 31:46!
This is the link to the Google Sheets: Prioritizing and Strategizing Tool (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PTt1VFEUDdSaIPHje2ic8JncgrMn_zH6LCrT8w0xpyY/copy)
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19 Feb 2025
01- Tiered Behavior Support and Tier 1 Practices With Glenn Weeden - Descript
In this episode we speak with Glenn Weeden, a guitar playing, classic car loving, behavior interventionist! Glenn has earned his bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's in elementary literacy and special education. Glenn, Kait, and Samantha tackle tough questions surrounding behavior management and the MTSS process. The MTSS process is a framework used to help teachers and staff deploy the proper supports needed to help each student achieve their potential.
At the end of the episode Kait will walk you through an accountability activity to make sure that you actually earn credit for listening! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OS2p8YzH6Um2w5FKl_P1UnSN9SgnuWEDNPTw1vVeiks/copy (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OS2p8YzH6Um2w5FKl_P1UnSN9SgnuWEDNPTw1vVeiks/copy)
Below are links to helpful resources and programs referenced in the show!
MTSS Essential Components
https://mtss4success.org/essential-components (https://mtss4success.org/essential-components)
Conscious Discipline 7 Powers
https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-powers/ (https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-powers/)
Kegan’s PIES Strategies and more! https://www.kaganonline.com/free_articles/dr_spencer_kagan/492/Kagan-Structures-Enhance-Student-Motivation (https://www.kaganonline.com/free_articles/dr_spencer_kagan/492/Kagan-Structures-Enhance-Student-Motivation)
Examples of Likert Scales
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/documents/anr/likertscaleexamplesforsurveys.pdf (https://www.extension.iastate.edu/documents/anr/likertscaleexamplesforsurveys.pdf)
Example Data Set and Graph
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YZCYGX15WNYL83XBTN8Wg4vrZPJ3XKlpB2EFdNyD00Y/view?gid=0#gid=0 (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YZCYGX15WNYL83XBTN8Wg4vrZPJ3XKlpB2EFdNyD00Y/view?gid=0#gid=0)
5 Feb 2025
Essential PD: Flexible, Actionable, Professional Development for K-12 Teachers (the trailer!)
What is Essential PD?
It's flexible, actionable, professional development for K-12 teachers.
Why should I listen?
We host candid conversations with guests who work with students, and you can actually earn credit for listening if your admin is on board! Bonus: you can press pause whenever you need to!
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Written and Hosted with love by Kaitlyn Skat
Co-Hosted with love by Samantha Patterson
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