Leading and Learning

Host Scott Jaworski and special co-host Erica Sponberg chat with Perry Township’s Director of EL Lisa Netsch and Director of Professional Development Whitney Wilkowski about the district’s award winning program for EL students. We discuss the resources, support, and personnel offered to a school community with over 70 spoken languages. Learn what it takes to build a program from the ground up and into a model for schools across the State. Guest Email: Lisa Netsch – lnetsch@perryschools.org Whitney Wilkowski – wwilkowski@perryschools.org Resources: Indiana English Learner PD Opportunities Calendar. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UrDuiao0CUTAqxK0b51LgAcPm3l2O-GhqGeQ6f5bQTc/edit#gid=0

On this week’s episode of the Leading and Learning podcast, hosts Scott Jaworski and Matt Walsh chat with guests Sarah Henry and Carrie Rosebrock about their new book Arrows and how to achieve sustainable success through a systems-based approach to school improvement. Guest Email: Sarah Henry - shenry@brownsburg.k12.in.us Carrie Rosebrock - rosebrockconsulting@gmail.com Matt Walsh - JWalsh1@doe.in.gov Resources: www.SarahDHenry.com www.carrierosebrock.com www.Alignyourarrows.com www.Keepindianalearning.org

On this week’s episode of the Leading and Learning podcast, hosts Scott Jaworski and Sarah Parks-Reese speak with the Melissa Drier, Director of Early Learning at the Wanamaker Early Learning Center of Franklin Township Community Schools, about the importance of early learning programs, the challenges of building them from scratch, and what resources are available for districts to grow their capacity for Pre-school classes. Guest Email: Melissa Direr - Melissa.drier@ftcsc.org Sarah Parks-Reese - SParksReese1@doe.in.gov Resources: Early Learning Guidebook https://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/earlylearning/early-learning-guidebook-indiana-schools-revised-6-4-2020.pdf High Quality Pre-K Moodle Course https://moodle.doe.in.gov/course/view.php?id=329 Early Childhood Center’s Inclusion Directory https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/ecc/resources/inclusion-directory/index.html

Host Sarah Rush discusses the value of after-school programs with Perry Central Community Schools Superintendent Tara Bishop and After-School Program Director, Michelle Duncan.

On this week’s episode of the Leading and Learning podcast, hosts Scott Jaworski and Christy Berger chat with Erin Busk and Christen Peterson, 21st CCLC Grant Specialists at the IDOE, to discuss out of school programs to support students not only academically, but SEL work and exploratory activities. Learn more about these programs and how students and educators can take advantages of these opportunities. Guest Email: Erin Busk - EBusk@doe.in.gov Christen Peterson - CPeterson1@doe.in.gov Resources: https://www.doe.in.gov/21stcclc Link to our open Cohort 11 Request for Proposal applications are due by August 1st, 2021, 11:59pm EST: https://www.doe.in.gov/21stcclc/cohort-11 Link to ESSER II Guidance on Afterschool & Summer Learning: https://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/21stcclc/21st-cclc-52354642.pdf Link to where they can access our Summer Learning Webinar Series, kicking off April 6th: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gjHDA9hDrrlylvYEBxRxBUo6uAhI3i9r?usp=sharing

Host Sarah Rush discusses the importance of instructional leadership with Jim Fox, Principal of Montpelier Elementary School.

On this week’s episode of the Leading and Learning podcast, hosts Scott Jaworski and Rebecca Estes sit down with the Executive Director of the Indiana Principal Leadership Institute, Dr. Kelly Andrews, to discuss the learning opportunities and resources IPLI offers for school principals. Guest Email: Dr. Kelly Andrews – Kelly.Andrews@indstate.edu Resources: https://indianapli.org/

Host Sarah Rush discusses Wabash City Schools opportunities for high school students through an early college program and the Wabash Learning Center with Kyle Wieland and Josh Blossom.

On this week’s episode of the Leading and Learning podcast, hosts Scott Jaworski and Tarrell Berry sit down with Dr. Shawn Smith, Mrs. Shelley Bethel, Mr. Reginald McGregor, and Mr. Lennon Brown to discuss how to turn words into actions when it comes to the work necessary to bring equitable education to the students of Indiana. We share stories and opinions about what needs to be done at a district level, how do we engage our community, and how to be more intentional about hiring quality candidates who meet the needs and culture of our school communities. Guest Emails: Dr. Shawn Smith - shawnsmith@msdlt.k12.in.us; Mr. Reginald McGregor – reginald.mcgregor@rolls-royce.com; Mr. Lennon Brown – lcbrown@acsc.net; Mrs. Shelley Bethel – bethel@nobl.k12.in.us

On this week’s episode of the Leading and Learning podcast, in honor of Black History Month, hosts Scott Jaworski and Tarrell Berry sit down with Dr. Crystal Thorpe, Dr. Dennisha Murff, and Dr. Michelle Jackson to discuss how to support equitable instructional practices in a more diverse and inclusive curriculum, how to recruit, develop, and retain teachers of color, and how to appropriately engage students, staff, and families in equity conversations. Emails: Dr. Crystal Thorpe – cthorpe@hse.k12.in.us; Dr. Dennisha Murff – Dennisha.murff@wayne.k12.in.us; Dr. Michelle Jackson – jacksonm@myips.org

Host Sarah Rush discusses the role of Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction and instructional leadership with Dr. Melanie Beaver.

Co-hosts Melissa Blossom and Scott Jaworski sit down with the IDOE’s Director of School Building Security, Steve Balko, to discuss what all is involved in school safety, what trends and successful practices are currently being implemented, and where to learn more about becoming a building’s safety specialist. Episode Resources: Building Physical Security and Safety webpage: https://www.doe.in.gov/safety

Host Sarah Rush discusses the Whitko Career Academy and the importance of opportunities for high school students with Jake Everett and Joe Luce.

Host Sarah Rush discusses the importance of training for school leaders with principals Amanda Varner and Kerri Wortinger.

Co-hosts Diane Vielee and Scott Jaworski dig into the importance of the RtI process, the need for positive school culture, and initial steps instructional leaders must take to establish a successful RtI program with world renowned author, speaker, and educational consultant, Mike Mattos.

Host Sarah Rush discusses the importance of coaching cycles and instructional leadership with Ashley Gustin, Assistant Principal of Pendleton Heights Middle School.

Co-hosts Scott Jaworski and Melissa Blossom speak with IUPUI urban teacher education professors Dr. Tambra Jackson and Dr. Annela Teemant about their project “Education for Liberation” and what educators can do to support vulnerable student populations through inclusive learning opportunities. Episode Resources: The Education for Liberation Twitter page: https://twitter.com/WeAreE4L “Enduring Principles of Learning” that guide our work—great resource we share with our participants: https://bit.ly/3n8eehM School Improvement Toolkit: a resource created by us for our Equity strand participants that we are happy to share: https://bit.ly/2KdPBlf

Co-hosts Sarah Rush, Tarrell Berry, and Scott Jaworski chat with Christy Berger, Director of Social, emotional, and Behavioral Wellness from the Indiana Department of Education, about the seven SEL competencies, the importance of taking care of oneself before helping others, and the Project AWARE and the “Change the Frequency” campaign. Episode Resources: Indiana Department of Education SEBW website. Here you can find the SEL competencies, lesson plans, videos, how to fund SEL, and request free professional development from the IDOE team: https://www.doe.in.gov Change the Frequency campaign and resources to support mental health: https://www.projectawarein.org/ On this website you will be able to see what other school districts in Indiana are doing to support student wellness and have a point of contact in that district: https://www.doe.in.gov/projectaware As we move from virtual to in person and back to virtual learning this SEL reentry roadmap can help smooth the transition: https://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/sebw/road-map-sel-reentry.pdf

Co-hosts Melissa Blossom and Scott Jaworski speak with ABD Rebecca Estes, Director of Leadership and Innovation, about the leadership development opportunities offered by the Indiana Department of Education in partnership with school districts and universities across the state.

Co-hosts Scott Jaworski and Melissa Blossom discuss the challenges and responsibilities of superintendents with Dr. Mark Daniel, Superintendent of Indiana’s largest school district, Fort Wayne Community Schools.

Co-hosts Scott Jaworski, Melissa Blossom, and Tarrell Berry discuss the growing achievement gap in education and what strategies school and district leaders can take to address it with special guest Dr. Anthony Muhammad, CEO of New Frontier 21 Consulting.

Co-hosts Scott Jaworski and Melissa Blossom discuss the challenges educational leaders currently face and who they can look to for support with renowned author, and public speaker, Dr. Todd Whitaker.

Co-hosts Scott Jaworski and Melissa Blossom discuss what the Leading and Learning podcast is all about and what we plan to share with school and district leaders and aspiring leaders.