Episode 12:

This episode marks the return of the podcast with some thoughts on the current crisis that exists in the United States and the world as schools go virtual, and I struggle to  adjust and understand my role as a building leader and what it will look like at the start of the coming school year.  More so than other episodes, this one will pose more questions than it answers, but I welcome your thoughts as we all adjust and try to define the new normal.

Episode 11:

In an effort to provide a follow-up to recent professional development offerings, I chat with Sherrard Martin, Director of Secondary Curriculum Support [Twitter: @smartinISS].  Our conversations usually bounce all over the place, but the ever-present constant is always thriving to help all do what’s best for kids.  We do try our best to stay grounded as we discuss some of the professional development offerings and what motivated those choices.  We always strive for #YearofAPingDangerously firsts – and this episode includes our first Acronyms Explained… Sort of.  Follow our thoughts and let us know yours here at the podcast website or on Twitter @YearofD.

Links discussed in this episode: 

 Acronyms Explained - Sort of…
 | ACES  | Adverse Childhood Experiences Score
| AVID  | Advancement via Individual Determination
| CEUs  | Continuing Education Unit
| CPI  | Crisis Prevention Institute
| ERPD  | Early Release Professional Development
| ESL  | English as a Second Language
| IB  | International Baccalaureate
| ODD  | Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Anita Archer – writing frame
Other People’s Children by Lisa Delpit
Drive by Daniel Pink [motivation video]
Move Your Bus by Ron Clark
True Colors
Vickie Davis - 12 steps to avoid teacher burnout
Children’s Hope Alliance
Yoga Loft – Statesville
Rita Pierson Ted Talk – Every kid needs a champion
Morris Morrison

We broadcast live from a staff Professional Development session on this day in the Year of Aping Dangerously.  Fresh after finishing some professional development geared to the needs of secondary English and Science Teachers, I have an opportunity to chat with two teachers to gain insight on what they learned and how they plan to put it in use for their classrooms. Monica Williams and Rebecca McClain share thoughts and ideas as they complete a half day of professional learning.

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