As a teacher, you support, encourage, and challenge students in their quest to be their best every year. At KC-RPDC, our mission is to support, encourage, and challenge teachers through meaningful professional development. Join us as we speak with influencers and leaders in education and build a community of inspired teachers.
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Episode 24 - The Wednesday Exchange: 4 Elements of Trust Leadership
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17:53Teresa brings the four elements of trust in leadership to our attention. Reliability, Acceptance, Openness, and Congruence are the elements that leaders need to build trust throughout their organizations.
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Episode 23: The Wednesday Exchange - Remote Learning Receives an "F"
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22:04Teresa Tulipana and Brett Coffman discuss the Wall Street Journal article, "The results are in on remote learning: It didn't work." Give us your thoughts about remote learning by emailing [email protected].
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Conversations about Race: Epilogue - Parting Thoughts
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12:44We wanted to follow up with our guests, Ovie Oghenejobo, Jordan Lewis, and Tina Ellsworth and give them a chance to express their thoughts about our discussions.
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Conversations about Race: Episode 4 What's Next for Schools?
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19:33This is our fourth and final episode in our series, "Conversations about Race." In this episode we look at "What's next for schools?" From recruiting black and brown teachers, increasing black leadership in suburban district offices, to changing curriculum to reflect black history, literature, art, science, philosophy, and ideas, these are some of …
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Conversations about Race: Episode Three - What Was Surprising After George Floyd's Murder?
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21:28In our third episode of our four part series on "Conversations about Race." We delve into the surprises that have come out of the protests following the murder of George Floyd two weeks ago. From gaslighting and the community response to the protests and riots, to the positive actions of young people, our panel discusses their takeaways. My guests …
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Conversations about Race: Episode Two - Who needs to hear this message?
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15:30This is the second episode in a series of four regarding "Conversations about Race." In this episode, we explore who needs to hear, experience, and have conversations about race. My guests are Jordan Lewis, a counselor and social worker from Youthrive in Kansas, Ovie Oghenejobo, a sociology teacher at Lee's Summit North High School, and Tina Ellswo…
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It has been almost two weeks since police murdered George Floyd in the streets of Minneapolis, today we start a series of conversations with area educators and counselors exploring what productive conversations regarding race in this country could look like. Joining me today are Ovie Oghenejebo, sociology teacher at Lee's Summit North High School, …
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Episode 17: The Wednesday Exchange, The Importance of Conversational Leadership
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20:03Teresa Tulipana and Brett Coffman discuss the need for intimacy, interaction, inclusion and intentionality in conversations about important and vital matters.
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Episode 16: The Wednesday Exchange: What school reopening will look like.
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17:49We discuss the disconnect between remote learning and collective teacher efficacy.
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Episode 15: The Wednesday Exchange - Self-Leadership is the New Self-Care
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30:16How important is it to take care of yourself first as a leader? Teresa Tulipana and Brett Coffman discuss the finer points of Self Care and Leadership.
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Episode 14: Risks and Opportunities for Education From Covid-19 on The Wednesday Exchange.
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31:42Teresa Tulipana and Brett Coffman discuss an article with the same title from the Brookings Institute and Rachel Winthrop.
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Episode 13: The Wednesday Exchange with Teresa Tulipana. Teacher Appreciation
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27:31Today Teresa and Brett discuss a great model for team building, teacher appreciation week, and their favorite teacher movies.
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Episode 13: the Wednesday Exchange on the importance of play or the importance of 70’s variety shows
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27:10Enjoy.
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Episode 12: The Wednesday Exchange with Teresa Tulipana
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26:08Today we talk books from our past, our present, and our professional life.
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Episode 11: Ten Tips to Help Teachers Prepare for Next Year with Kat Nicolaus
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27:56Kat Nicolaus gives teachers ten tips on preparing for the uncertainty of the 20-21 school year.
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Episode 10: The Wednesday Exchange. 10 Remote Learning Practices to Avoid
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21:29Dr. Teresa Tulipana discusses Eric Sheninger’s article “10 Remote Learning Practices to Avoid” with Dr. Brett Coffman.
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Dr. Mary McConnell Goal Setting for Students.
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14:37This is the final installment of a series of discussions with Dr. Mary McConnell on student self regulation at home.
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The Wednesday Exchange with Teresa Tulipana: Courageous Leadership
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22:04Teresa Tulipana leads the discussion about some vital characteristics of courageous leadership in times of crisis.
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Laughter is Great Medicine during Difficult Times with Dr. Tamara Moore-Callahan.
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16:23Dr. Tamara Moore-Callahan inspires us to move toward the laughter during rough patches in our life.
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Dr. Mary McConnell Discusses Self Assessment for Students Working From Home
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17:35Our second in a series of discussions with Dr. Mary McConnell on strategies that will help students take control of their own learning.
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The Wednesday Exchange with Teresa and Brett
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22:06Today Teresa flips the script and interviews Brett for April Fool’s Day
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Five Fun Ways to Strengthen Reading Skills at Home
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15:37Our reading specialist, Heidi Newlon, discusses five ways that go beyond packets and reading books to build our children’s reading skills.
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Ways to Help Students Manage Their Learning at Home with Dr. Mary McConnell.
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23:27Dr. Mary McConnell gives parents some tips to help students self-monitor their learning so they get the most out of their in-line instruction.
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The Wednesday Exchange with Teresa and Brett
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16:00A follow up to our conversation with Teresa Tulipana on working from home. Join the conversation next week by contacting [email protected] to chat with us.
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Julie Stevenson takes teachers and parents through the importance of intentional learning by using learning targets. Get the most out of your teaching by using these important instructional strategies.
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Teachable Moments for Parents and Grandparents during Coronavirus with Dr. Mary McConnell
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26:34Dr. McConnell gives us seven tips to create a positive and healthy atmosphere at home for your children during the Coronavirus.
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The Wednesday Exchange with Teresa and Brett
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17:22Teresa Tulipana gives us tips on working from home, including: setting up your space, setting your routine, knowing the expectations, setting your intentions for the day, and socializing. You can add ideas to the conversation at www.tinyurl.com/KCEDList
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Episode 5: Trauma Sensitive Classrooms with Renee Black and Kathy Growney
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9:38Renee and Kathy will be hosting a Trauma Sensitive Classroom workshop on November 14th from 8:30 - 3:30 at the KCRPDC in Union Station. To register for the training go to http://education.umkc.edu/kcrpdc/events.
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Episode 4: Restorative Practices - Feedback from Stacy King
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12:45We were so grateful to have Jo Ann Freiberg and Patricia Ciccone come to the center and work with area teachers and administrators on Restorative Practices. Today, Stacy King, the Director of Family and Student Services for the Center 58 School District gives us her insight and takeaways from the Restorative Practices Workshop. We think you will fi…
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Episode 3: Dr. Tiffany Anderson on Culturally Responsive Practices and the Brain
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16:48Dr. Tiffany Anderson is the Superintendent of Topeka Public Schools. We spoke with to get a preview of her symposium on Culturally Responsive Practices and the Brain that will be held on November 13, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Kauffman Conference Center in Kansas City, Mo. To register go to: http://education.umkc.edu/kcrpdc/events…
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Episode 2: Restorative Practices with Jo Ann Freiberg
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14:16We talk with Jo Ann Freiberg, preeminent expert on Restorative Practices, about the importance of shifting school discipline from punitive to building relationships. Jo Ann and Patricia Ciccone will be at the center October 24-25, 2018 to train teachers and administrators in Restorative Practices. To register go to http://education.umkc.edu/kcrpdc/…
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Episode 1: Introduction to RPDC with Stephanie Prichard and the November PD Offerings
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11:42This is the very first episode of Heartland Teaching from the KC-RPDC. In this episode we introduce you to our director, Stephanie Prichard, as she takes us through the professional development offerings for area teachers in November. To register for any of the trainings please go to: education.umkc.edu/kcrpdc/events…
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