
Empowering Coaches: Strategies for Impactful Data Team Participation with Julie Wright
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
10/14/24
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In this episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I welcome back Julie Wright, a veteran educator and instructional coach, for an insightful discussion on the role of coaches in data meetings.
Together, we unpack the evolving terms RtI (Response to Intervention) and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) and delve into how coaches can use qualitative and quantitative data to enhance their impact.
Julie shares actionable strategies for fostering collaboration, balancing coaching approaches, and ensuring that every student's strengths are at the forefront of educational planning.
Coaches, teachers, and administrators alike will walk away with fresh insights and tools to better support their school communities.
✨Don’t forget to check out my last conversation with Julie, S2 E24: Solving Problems of Practice When It Comes to Our Current RtI Models. Here are Julie’s other recommended resources.
#InstructionalCoaching #RTI #MTSS #DataDrivenTeaching #EducationPodcast #CoachingInEducation #StudentSuccess #CollaborativeTeaching #TeacherSupport #EducationStrategies #StudentCenteredLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #K12Education #InstructionalStrategies #PodcastForEducators #WhatsOurResponse #JulieWright #JulieWrightConsulting
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 episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I welcome back New York Times bestselling author and educator Jennifer Serravallo to discuss her latest book, Teaching Reading Across the Day: Methods and Structures for Engaging Explicit Instruction.
Jen shares insights on:
- The importance of balancing research-based practices with teacher autonomy
- Nine different lesson structures for teaching reading throughout the school day
- How to use various grouping strategies like focus groups, guided inquiry, and conversation groups
- Incorporating socio-cultural context into reading instruction
- Practical tips for implementing these structures in the classroom
Whether you're a seasoned educator looking to enhance your practice or a pre-service teacher seeking guidance, this episode offers valuable strategies for effective reading instruction. Jen and I discuss the research behind these methods and how teachers can adapt them to meet the needs of their students.
Tune in for an enlightening conversation on making reading instruction more meaningful and complete by acknowledging students' diverse backgrounds and funds of knowledge.
Jen’s Research Recommendations:
- The Science of Reading Progresses: Communicating Advances Beyond the Simple View of Reading by Nell K. Duke & Kelly B. Cartwright (2021)
- Principles of Instruction: Research-Based Strategies That All Teachers Should Know by Barak Rosenshine (2012)
#JenniferSerravallo #TeachingReadingAcrossTheDay #ReadingStrategies #WritingStrategies #ReadingInstruction #Corwin #TeacherPD (Professional Development) #LiteracyEducation #TeachingStrategies #EducatorResources #ClassroomIdeas #ReadingTeacher #TeacherAutonomy #TeacherTips #EducationInnovation #TeacherResources #LiteracyMatters #EdChat #DifferentiatedInstruction #LiteracyAcrossTheCurriculum #TeacherEmpowerment #TeacherPodcast
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 episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I have an insightful discussion with education expert Michael B. Horn about the complex issue of smartphone bans in schools. Horn, a co-founder, distinguished fellow, and chairman at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, offers a balanced perspective on this hot-button topic.
Our conversation explores:
➡️Effective strategies for implementing smartphone restrictions in schools
➡️The importance of community involvement in decision-making
➡️Potential positive uses of smartphones in educational settings
➡️The impact of smartphone use on student well-being and learning
➡️The need for nuanced, context-specific approaches rather than blanket bans
Horn advocates for empowering educators to make decisions about technology use in their classrooms rather than relying on top-down policy mandates. He also discusses the broader implications of smartphone use among young people and the role of parents in navigating this challenging landscape.
You will leave our conversation with valuable insights on how to grapple with the role of technology in education and young people's lives. You'll also come away with a more nuanced understanding of the smartphone debate and practical considerations for addressing this issue in your communities.
Send me a voice memo or email me at schoolutionspodcast@gmail.com to share your strategies for navigating restrictions and innovations with technology in your home, school, or district.
🌟Episode Mentions:
- Yondr Pouches
- Jonathan Haidt
- Dr. Jean Twenge
- Parentsquare App
- Remind App
- Douglas County School District - Highlands Ranch High School
- St. Lukes
- Duolingo
- Quizlet
- Kahoot
- Sam Bennett - That Workshop Book
- Asking college students when they should have received their first smartphone (in retrospect)
- Wait Until 8th Pledge
#MichaelBHorn #ChristensenInstitute #DisruptiveInnovation #SmartphonesinSchools #WaitUntil8th #YondrPouch #JonathanHaidt #AnxiousGeneration #JeanTwenge #DigitalDetox #MindfulTech #EdTech #DigitalCitizenship #TeachingStrategies #ClassroomManagement #EducationInnovation #SchoolPolicy #TechInEducation #StudentEngagement #21stCenturyLearning #DigitalLiteracy #SchoolLeadership #ParentingTech #TeacherAutonomy #BlendedLearning #ScreenTime #DigitalWellbeing #FutureofEducation #K12Education #EducatorEmpowerment
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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