Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow to run a high-value, no-drama PTO (with Christina Hidek)
Episode 199
Finding the resources and funding for learning tools and enriching events is a consistent challenge for many districts.
The PTO is often a largely un…
1 year, 8 months ago
Empowering educators to support mental health at the Tier 1 level (with Dr. Hayley Watson)
Episode 198
Teachers and school leaders often feel like they have to be “everything to everyone”.
Not only are educators expected to deliver high-quality instruc…
1 year, 8 months ago
Scaffolding, fading prompts, and the importance of parent and teacher coaching (with Rebecca Robbins)
Episode 197
“Scaffolding” has become a buzzword when it comes to helping kids become more independent with academic and functional tasks, but it's only useful if…
1 year, 8 months ago
FAQs: Language therapy goals and "observable behaviors" vs "strategy goals".
Episode 196
For episode 196 of De Facto Leaders, I share a Q & A session where I talk through how to write language therapy goals that are both trackable and fun…
1 year, 8 months ago
FAQs: Language evaluations, data, doctoral programs and expanding clinical career options.
Episode 195
For episode 195 of De Facto Leaders, I share a Q & A session where I talk through ways to navigate evaluations; including considering a test's psycho…
1 year, 9 months ago
Salary and caseload negotiations and expanding your career opportunities (with Rachel Archambault)
Episode 194
Many therapists feel as though they have limited upward mobility in their careers.
Graduate programs understandably focus on direct clinical practice…
1 year, 9 months ago
Using Distance Learning to Increase Access and Opportunity (with Seth Fleischauer)
Episode 193
Most people agree that the “online learning” that happened during COVID was a challenge for many students; especially those with disabilities.
However…
1 year, 9 months ago
Building confidence, positive self-talk, and strategic planning skills for writing (with Dr. Nelly Kaakaty)
Episode 192
The writing process comes with internal resistance, even for strong writers.
Most people who say they enjoy writing don’t enjoy the entire process; pa…
1 year, 9 months ago
High-impact tutoring and branding your academic coaching services (with David Schipper)
Episode 191
High-impact tutoring has a wide body of evidence to support its efficacy, but how do you know what is and isn’t “high-impact”?
Is it better to brand y…
1 year, 9 months ago
A behind-the-scenes look at EdTech startups and curriculum companies (with Ross Romano)
Episode 190
Many of my colleagues working in the public sector are skeptical of companies selling products to school districts.
I’ve felt some of this skepticism…
1 year, 10 months ago