In this episode Greg and guest host Kelly Simon dive into habits, routines, and how they help us win the day. They also discuss the importance of keystone habits and the ripple effect they can have on our lives. www.schooltalkpodcast.com

In this episode Greg and guest host Kelly Simon dive into habits, routines, and how they help us win the day. They also discuss the importance of keystone habits and the ripple effect they can have on our lives. <a href="http://www.schooltalkpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.schooltalkpodcast.com</a>

Episode 142: Habits, Routines, and Winning

Doing something new comes with discomfort. Our first response is often to run away from this discomfort and get back to a place of safety and security. Join Greg and guest host Kelly Simon as they dive into what it means to take the hit.

Episode 141: Take the Hit!

In the final episode of our Permission to Be Great Series Greg, Jenny, and Dan dive into one of the most important aspects of Dan's book - VALUES! Values play a huge role in what we do each day and allow us to see that the hard work we do is worth it. Listen to find out more.

Episode 140: Permission to Be Great: Values

In this the 4th episode of our Permission to Be Great series Greg and Jenny again sit with author and friend Dan Butler as they reflect on his book 'Permission to Be Great.'  In this episode they discuss the power of relationships.  This is not a fluffy episode...enjoy!

Episode 139: Permission to Be Great: Relationships

In episode 3 of our Permission to Be Great series dives into the concepts of ERA.  Join Greg and Jenny as they sit down with author, principal, and friend of the show Dan Butler to talk about encouragement, recognition, and appreciation. People often leave jobs due to a lack of ERA in this episode we talk about ways to address that.  Find out more about Dan by going to his website: www.danpbutler.com

In episode 3 of our Permission to Be Great series dives into the concepts of ERA.  Join Greg and Jenny as they sit down with author, principal, and friend of the show Dan Butler to talk about encouragement, recognition, and appreciation. People often leave jobs due to a lack of ERA in this episode we talk about ways to address that.  Find out more about Dan by going to his website: <a href="http://www.danpbutler.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.danpbutler.com</a>

Episode 138: Permission to Be Great: ERA

In this the second episode of our series on Dan Bulter's book 'Permission to Be Great' we dive into one of the leading causes of burnout, WORKLOAD.  In this episode Dan gives several key pointers that can be done to handle the amount of things that we have on our to do lists.

Episode 137: Permission to Be Great: Battling Workload 

In this the first of five episodes in the Permission to Be Great series Jenny and Greg sit down with Dan Butler to set the stage on what burnout is and the things that lead to it.  Hint hint...there is more to burnout than simply having to much to do.  Listen to find out more.  In the coming episodes we will tackle how we can address these areas of burnout.  You can learn more about Dan by checking out his website www.danpbutler.com

In this the first of five episodes in the Permission to Be Great series Jenny and Greg sit down with Dan Butler to set the stage on what burnout is and the things that lead to it.  Hint hint...there is more to burnout than simply having to much to do.  Listen to find out more.  In the coming episodes we will tackle how we can address these areas of burnout.  You can learn more about Dan by checking out his website <a href="http://www.danpbutler.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.danpbutler.com</a>

Episode 136: Permission to Be Great: What is Burnout?

Throw another log on the fire, grab a blanket, and snuggle up as you enjoy our annual Christmas special.  One of our favorite episodes of the year!  A lot of great Christmas trivia and jokes in this one.  Enjoy and MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

Episode 135: Greg and Jenny's 2021 Christmas Spectacular 

A lot has changed in the last 5 years since we started this podcast.  To better align our show with our brand we will be shifting from being the Instructional Coaching Corner to The School Talk Podcast. As Jenny states in this episode, "New look, same great conversation."  We will continue to dive in and discuss all things school related!

Episode 134: A Message from Greg and Jenny: New Look...Same Great Conversations

In this final reflection episode Jenny and Greg sit down to discuss the last few episodes from Greg's solo series.  Learn more about Burning the Ships, Choose Your Hard, and Motivation vs. Discipline.

Episode 133: Goals: Reflection # 3

Greg serves as an Instructional Coach in the elementary setting and Jenny serves as a Principal of an elementary building.  In this podcast they sit down and talk anything school related.  From leadership to curriculum nothing is off the table.

Christmas wish: please give us more of the guided reading series!! It renewed my love for small group instruction. I’m out literacy lead teacher at our school and this is an excellent resource for sharing with my team. Thank you!

Love this podcast!

I am a new coach and learned a lot from the HA and GM series. Keep up the good work!

New Coach

School Talk

Join Greg and Jenny as they discuss the reasons and benefits of getting students out of their desks and moving around.  You will also find great ideas on how to get kids moving in the classroom.

Movement in the Classroom Part 1

In part one of this three part podcast series Greg and Jenny sit down and talk with author of Ask Powerful Questions Will Wise and discuss the importance of sharing our intentions within collaboration, team time, and conversations.WiLL WiSE has over two decades of experience custom building leadership programs for corporate and nonprofit groups. He has earned a reputation as one who can transform groups and people into their best selves. Tens of thousands of people have been empowered with positive communication skills after spending some time with WiLL and We!™ Most recently, WiLL has also added author to his list of accomplishments with the release of his new book, Asking Powerful Questions.  Will lives in State College, PA with his amazing wife, Heather, and their three children.About the Book:When there is a lack of trust in a team—ask powerfully! In Ask Powerful Questions, Will Wise explains how the questions we traditionally ask are virtually meaningless when it comes to establishing trust and connection.  If you want to transform “How are you?—I’m fine, thanks” into a conversation that changes not only how you lead, but who you are as a person, I highly recommend you check out Will’s new book, Ask Powerful Questions, here: https://weand.me/2017/09/22/book-launch-ask-powerful-questions/  Introducing a set of practical tools for accessing and understanding others by changing the way we ask questions, Will invites you to explore your own clarity of intent, improve your rapport, create openness, listen reflectively and grow empathy.

In part one of this three part podcast series Greg and Jenny sit down and talk with author of Ask Powerful Questions Will Wise and discuss the importance of sharing our intentions within collaboration, team time, and conversations. WiLL WiSE has over two decades of experience custom building leadership programs for corporate and nonprofit groups. He has earned a reputation as one who can transform groups and people into their best selves. Tens of thousands of people have been empowered with positive communication skills after spending some time with WiLL and We!™ Most recently, WiLL has also added author to his list of accomplishments with the release of his new book, Asking Powerful Questions. Will lives in State College, PA with his amazing wife, Heather, and their three children. About the Book: When there is a lack of trust in a team—ask powerfully! In Ask Powerful Questions, Will Wise explains how the questions we traditionally ask are virtually meaningless when it comes to establishing trust and connection. If you want to transform “How are you?—I’m fine, thanks” into a conversation that changes not only how you lead, but who you are as a person, I highly recommend you check out Will’s new book, Ask Powerful Questions, here: <a href="https://weand.me/2017/09/22/book-launch-ask-powerful-questions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://weand.me/2017/09/22/book-launch-ask-powerful-questions/</a> Introducing a set of practical tools for accessing and understanding others by changing the way we ask questions, Will invites you to explore your own clarity of intent, improve your rapport, create openness, listen reflectively and grow empathy.

Ask Powerful Questions Part 1/3

It is often said that someone who went to school in the 1800s would recognize much of the same concepts and teaching techniques in the classroom today.  In some situations this is sadly true, however, many in education are pushing the boundaries of their thinking and practice to deliver top notch instruction to students.  Join Greg and Jenny as they dive into the latest mindset shifts in today’s literacy world.  This is the 2nd episode of our "How Guided Reading Works" series.

How Guided Reading Works: Mindset Shift

This is the first episode that Greg and Jenny have put together.  The orignial audio would not open so it is being reuploaded.  Sorry, if it is popping up as a new podcast in your feed and you have already heard it.  Feel free however to take a trip to the beginning of the ICCpodcast where the time ran long and the audio was a bit choppy.  Listen to Greg and Jenny talk about effective team work in this episode.  Please leave us a review and comment wherever you listen to your podcasts from.  Be awesome!

Tips and Tricks to Effective Team Collaboration

Join Greg and Jenny as they dive into Emergent lessons for young readers.  This lesson plan typically utilizes level A-C books.  Even if you are not looking to completely change your guided reading time there are plenty of little take a ways that could be very helpful in this episode.

How Guided Reading Works: Emergent Readers

What is a thinking prompt?  Where do you find a thinking prompt?  Why should I use a thinking prompt?  These are great questions.  Join Greg and Jenny in this podcast as they dive into the power of thinking prompts.

Quick Tips to Thinking Prompts

In the past several decades dozens and dozens of responsibilities have been added to teachers and school leaders.  However, not a minute has been added to the length of the school day.  The stress of this has been leading to teacher burnout throughout our country.  Join Greg and Jenny as they sit down with Dan Butler and discuss what leads to and causes teacher burnout.

Burnout Part 1 

Jan Richardson

Join Greg and Jenny as they sit down with guided reading specialist Jan Richardson to discuss what intervention is, why it often doesn't work, and how the RISE intervention model works.  The RISE book is referenced often in this episode.  Feel free to check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Next-Step-Forward-Reading-Intervention/dp/1338298267/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23ZKNI4O9VTM4&amp;keywords=the+next+step+forward+in+reading+intervention+the+rise+framework&amp;qid=1578400449&amp;sprefix=rise+next+step%2Caps%2C207&amp;sr=8-1

Join Greg and Jenny as they sit down with guided reading specialist Jan Richardson to discuss what intervention is, why it often doesn't work, and how the RISE intervention model works. The RISE book is referenced often in this episode. Feel free to check it out here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Next-Step-Forward-Reading-Intervention/dp/1338298267/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23ZKNI4O9VTM4&amp;keywords=the+next+step+forward+in+reading+intervention+the+rise+framework&amp;qid=1578400449&amp;sprefix=rise+next+step%2Caps%2C207&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Next-Step-Forward-Reading-Intervention/dp/1338298267/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23ZKNI4O9VTM4&amp;keywords=the+next+step+forward+in+reading+intervention+the+rise+framework&amp;qid=1578400449&amp;sprefix=rise+next+step%2Caps%2C207&amp;sr=8-1</a>

How Guided Reading Works: Jan Richardson Rise/Intervention

Join Greg and Jenny as they sit down with Dr. Jan Richardson to discuss the power of word work in guided reading.  We reference Jan's new word work book which can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Next-Step-Forward-Study-Phonics/dp/1338562592/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=H99G78GDA5IA&amp;keywords=jan+richardson+word+study+and+phonics&amp;qid=1579609641&amp;sprefix=jan+richar%2Caps%2C254&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE3MTBL...

Join Greg and Jenny as they sit down with Dr. Jan Richardson to discuss the power of word work in guided reading. We reference Jan's new word work book which can be found here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Next-Step-Forward-Study-Phonics/dp/1338562592/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=H99G78GDA5IA&amp;keywords=jan+richardson+word+study+and+phonics&amp;qid=1579609641&amp;sprefix=jan+richar%2Caps%2C254&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE3MTBLSzYzMFFEV0wmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2MjcyNTIxTTM4MVEzODI1Q0tZJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA2Mzg5NjYyOTFXRjJHVzA5WUVIJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Next-Step-Forward-Study-Phonics/dp/1338562592/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=H99G78GDA5IA&amp;keywords=jan+richardson+word+study+and+phonics&amp;qid=1579609641&amp;sprefix=jan+richar%2Caps%2C254&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE3MTBL...</a>

How Guided Reading Works: Word Work w/ Jan Richardson

Can preschoolers and early kindergarten students be in a guided reading lesson?  You better believe it.  Join Greg and Jenny as they dig into what a pre reader guided reading lesson looks like.  From name puzzles to interactive writing this episode is packed with reading ideas for very early readers.

How Guided Reading Works: PreA - Letters

Join Jenny and Greg as they dive into and discuss the work horse of the guided reading lessons.  Transitional readers could start at 1st grade and go well past 4th.  This is also where we begin to see three day lessons with more time dedicated to the writing process.

How Guided Reading Works: Transitional Readers

We have talked a lot about guided writing throughout our shows on guided reading.  Join us as dig into the purpose and philosophy of guided writing in this short literacy tip.  For more on guided reading check out our series on our website.

How Guided Reading Works: Literacy Tip # 3

There is a time and place for kids to track with their finger while reading right?  Well that is one thing that Jenny and Greg discuss in this short Literacy Tip.  Listen to find out more!

How Guided Reading Works: Literacy Tip # 4

Dan Butler

Join Greg, Jenny, and Dan as the wrap up the conversation about teacher burnout.  Fear not as in this episode they discuss ways to prevent and combat teacher burnout.  Burnout is a real thing and in this episode you will get a few pointers on how to address and prevent this problem.

Burnout Part 2 With Dan Butler

The word assessment is like nails on a chalk board for many educators.  It doesn't have to be this way though.  Join Greg and Jenny as they discuss assessment that matters, allows us to know our students, and guides our instruction.  This is the third part of our "How Guided Reading Works Series" enjoy!

How Guided Reading Works: Assessment

In part two of this three part podcast series Greg and Jenny sit down and talk with author of Ask Powerful Questions Will Wise and discuss the importance of rapport and listening.WiLL WiSE has over two decades of experience custom building leadership programs for corporate and nonprofit groups. He has earned a reputation as one who can transform groups and people into their best selves. Tens of thousands of people have been empowered with positive communication skills after spending some time with WiLL and We!™ Most recently, WiLL has also added author to his list of accomplishments with the release of his new book, Asking Powerful Questions. Will lives in State College, PA with his amazing wife, Heather, and their three children.About the Book: When there is a lack of trust in a team—ask powerfully! In Ask Powerful Questions, Will Wise explains how the questions we traditionally ask are virtually meaningless when it comes to establishing trust and connection. If you want to transform “How are you?—I’m fine, thanks” into a conversation that changes not only how you lead, but who you are as a person, I highly recommend you check out Will’s new book, Ask Powerful Questions, here: https://weand.me/2017/09/22/book-launch-ask-powerful-questions/ Introducing a set of practical tools for accessing and understanding others by changing the way we ask questions, Will invites you to explore your own clarity of intent, improve your rapport, create openness, listen reflectively and grow empathy.

In part two of this three part podcast series Greg and Jenny sit down and talk with author of Ask Powerful Questions Will Wise and discuss the importance of rapport and listening. WiLL WiSE has over two decades of experience custom building leadership programs for corporate and nonprofit groups. He has earned a reputation as one who can transform groups and people into their best selves. Tens of thousands of people have been empowered with positive communication skills after spending some time with WiLL and We!™ Most recently, WiLL has also added author to his list of accomplishments with the release of his new book, Asking Powerful Questions. Will lives in State College, PA with his amazing wife, Heather, and their three children. About the Book: When there is a lack of trust in a team—ask powerfully! In Ask Powerful Questions, Will Wise explains how the questions we traditionally ask are virtually meaningless when it comes to establishing trust and connection. If you want to transform “How are you?—I’m fine, thanks” into a conversation that changes not only how you lead, but who you are as a person, I highly recommend you check out Will’s new book, Ask Powerful Questions, here: <a href="https://weand.me/2017/09/22/book-launch-ask-powerful-questions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://weand.me/2017/09/22/book-launch-ask-powerful-questions/</a> Introducing a set of practical tools for accessing and understanding others by changing the way we ask questions, Will invites you to explore your own clarity of intent, improve your rapport, create openness, listen reflectively and grow empathy.

Ask Powerful Questions Part 2

Have you ever been caught off guard by a comment or a situation.  In this MiniCast Greg and Jenny provide two tips for these situations.

Caught Off Guard (Peeing on Dinos)

Join Greg and Jenny for this literacy tip that follows up on our 'How Guided Reading Works' series.  Ever wonder what to do with kids when they are beyond grade level or maxed out on text levels?  Listen to hear a couple of quick ideas and pointers.

Literacy Tip # 5

Education is unique in that there are set ends and beginnings to our work.  Join Greg and Jenny as they reflect, laugh, and dig into 10 things that they learned as they started a new school year.  Additional show note: sorry to the late Johnny Cash for Greg’s attempt at singing Man in Black with a twist…

10 Things We Learned Kicking Off the Year

What is happiness?  What determines our happiness?  Join Greg and Jenny as they jump back into the topic of happiness to answer these questions.  Three years ago we spent eight episodes going through different happiness tactics.  Phase 2 will be adding onto those and bringing it to more of an individual level.  Enjoy!

Happiness Phase 2: Redefining Happiness

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