Educational Teams Bridging School and Family Communication with Leah Mermelstein and Dr. Jennifer Gioia
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
01/13/25
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In this episode, I sit down with literacy expert Leah Mermelstein and school neuropsychologist Dr. Jennifer Gioia to explore how educators can better support students who are "stuck" in their learning journey. Together, we unpack how schools can build effective support systems directly into their educational framework through three core elements: dedicated time for team dialogue, appropriate resources and curriculum, and shared knowledge of research-based practices.
The conversation delves into practical strategies for:
➡️breaking down educational silos
➡️fostering family-school collaboration
➡️ensuring equitable student support
Leah brings insights from literacy consulting and tutoring, while Jen shares perspectives on neuropsychological evaluation and empowering families with educational knowledge.
Join us for actionable strategies to create unified teams that support every student's learning journey while addressing both individual needs and systemic barriers.
Mentions:
- S1E10: "We-Do" Writing: A Solution for Shaky Independence
- S2 E35: It's Time to Bend Curriculum & Create Our Own Integrated Units of Study
- Julie Wright - What’s Our Response
- New Jersey’s Intervention and Referral Services Committee (I&RS Committee)
- Orthographic mapping
- Sounds-Write: First Rate Phonics
- Cognitive load theory and individual differences
- With Speech to Teachers, Harris Waded into a Fiery Education Debate
- Students aren’t benefiting much from tutoring, one new study shows
- Ari Gerzon-Kessler - On the Same Team
- Making the Most of Team Time in Middle School
- LMC Literacy Toolkits
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
Previous Episode
In this bonus episode I reflect on my S4E18 interview with Kalyn Belsha, a senior national reporter for Chalkbeat, focusing on Trump's campaign promise to dismantle the Department of Education and its potential impact on students with disabilities.
I break down Erica Meltzer's article about ending the U.S. Department of Education and share Kalyn’s valuable recommended resources for you to take action, including links to:
➡️the Senate HELP Committee,
➡️disability advocacy groups,
➡️and state-specific parent support organizations.
#Chalkbeat #SpecialEducation #IDEA #EducationPolicy #TeacherShortage #SpecialEd #Advocacy #StudentRights #DisabilityRights #SchoolStaffing #EducationEquity #TeacherSupport #ParentAdvocacy #CivilRights #EducationNews #SpecialEducationTeacher #ParaProfessional #SchoolPolicy #StudentServices #InclusiveEducation #EducationReform #K12Education
👉Check out my episode with Kalyn here!
New episodes are released every Monday, with a bonus solo episode on Fridays featuring research-backed coaching and teaching strategies you can apply right away to better serve the children in your care.
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
Next Episode
In this bonus episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I follow up on my conversation with Leah Mermelstein and Dr. Jennifer Gioia (S4E19) to explore critical aspects of educational support systems. The episode breaks down three main areas:
✨Recent developments in tutoring programs, including insights from a 2024 New York Times article (With Speech to Teachers, Harris Waded into a Fiery Education Debate) about Kamala Harris's education stance and challenges highlighted in The Hechinger Report (Students aren’t benefiting much from tutoring, one new study shows) about scaling tutoring effectively.
➡️P-3 Literacy Instructional best practices guide
✨An in-depth exploration of John Sweller's Cognitive Load Theory and its practical classroom applications (Cognitive Load Theory: A Practical Guide And Tips For Teachers), including:
➡️The relationship between sensory, short-term, and long-term memory
➡️Understanding working memory's limited capacity (5-9 pieces of information for ~30 seconds)
➡️Practical tips for teachers to reduce cognitive load
➡️Strategies for students to optimize their learning environment
✨ An introduction to MagicSchool, a free AI tool for educators that offers:
➡️Rubric generation
➡️Automated feedback assistance
➡️Text-dependent question creation
➡️AI-resistant assignment development
➡️Creation of exemplar and non-exemplar responses
#EducatorPodcast #LiteracyEducation #StudentSupport #TeacherPD #ReadingInstruction #SchoolPsychologist #EquitableEducation #TeacherCollaboration #LearningSupport #OrthographicMapping #EducationalTeams #FamilyEngagement #InclusiveEducation #LiteracyCoach #ReadingSpecialist #StudentSuccess #SchoolLeadership #InterventionStrategies #teamworkmakesthedreamwork
👉Check out my episode with Leah and Jen here: (https://youtu.be/Yc-Gkq2zwhw)!
New episodes are released every Monday, with a bonus solo episode on Fridays featuring research-backed coaching and teaching strategies you can apply right away to better serve the children in your care.
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
🔔 SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of Schoolutions: Coaching & Teaching Strategies Podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/@schoolutionspodcast/
& 👉Follow Schoolutions: Coaching & Teaching Strategies Podcast on social:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-wahl-4300811a/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoolutionspodcas
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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