S6 Ep. 3 | MTSS: Honoring Learner Variability

In this episode, Dr. Samantha Mullins bring clarity what MTSS really is (hint: not just tiers and interventions). Learn how you can create systems to support students, from leveraging time as infrastructure to shifting your mindset. Find the full video episode here.MTSS Diamond ModelMTSS by DesignFind full video episodes here.

Learn how Irving ISD supports students with an effective intervention structure at the elementary, middle, and high school level. This episode's guest, Sheniqua Tobe, describes how through flexible scheduling and planning, gaps in student learning can be addressed quickly, leading to students who feel more engaged and confident.Find full video episodes here.

We're kicking off season 6 with a special episode featuring Marcy Bernethy! You may know her from her YouTube channel Saddle Up for 2nd Grade.She is an experienced math teacher, interventionist, and author of the book Small Groups Big Impact: A Confident Teacher's Guide to Math that Work. In this episode we talk about how she struggled with math anxiety from elementary school all the way to the start of her career as a math teacher, and the framework that helped her overcome it. Watch the full video episode on the Enriching Students YouTube channel, and check out Marcy's book here.Resources:https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/why-so-many-students-struggle-with-math-anxiety-and-how-to-help/2025/02https://www.apa.org/topics/anxiety/helping-kids-manage-math-anxietyFind full video episodes here.

In this episode, listen as two Assistant Superintendents break down the WIN Time program at the school, how it relates to MTSS and their PLC, and see how all of this work impacts their school culture - at the District level. Nicole Semas-Schneeweis and George Ferro of Whitman-Hanson Regional School District break down the why the saw the need to implement WIN Time at all campuses and grade levels, the challenges they faced, the benefits, and advice they have for any schools who want to do the same.Links:Different Types of Flexible SchedulesFind full video episodes here.

In this episode of Reimagining Time, we talk with educator, author, and coach Stephanie McConnell about WIN Time, an effective system to ensure every student gets what they need, during the school day. She talks about how WIN Time began at her school, and tips for implementing and making it a success at your own school.WIN Time BookWIN Time SoftwareBook Stephanie as a Coach Find full video episodes here.

W.I.N. (What I Need) Time is an approach that when used effectively, can greatly increase the enrichment and intervention opportunities at a school, and teach students how to make the most of their time. But how do you ensure it's effective? In this episode we talk with Assistant Principal James Wheeler about WIN Time at his high school; what has helped it stick, what the school has learned from iterations of the program, and the benefits they've seen so far.Find full video episodes here.

In this episode we speak with Patricia Erbe, an educator and Solution Tree author of the book, Building Bonds with Learners. She discusses the Teacher Student Relationship model, focusing on why and how educators should make time to get to know their students.Some additional reading:Why Building Relationships with Students is ImportantFind full video episodes here.

How does one school help students get extra help and enrichment, while building connections that make their 3,000 student campus feel smaller? Learn from Head of School Dr. Tim Powers in this episode. Find full video episodes here.

Middle school students needs more than a quiet, compliant study hall to thrive. In this episode, Dr. Zachary Cohen talks about the WIN (What I Need) Time program at his Middle School, and how it balances time for academic support with student choice, and helps students develop important executive functioning skills. Read Zak's article on Edutopia.Study | Parent involvement and student academic performance: A multiple mediational analysisFind full video episodes here.

Have you ever wanted to dive into the world of flex mod scheduling at your school, but just couldn't quite work out the logistics? In this podcast episode educators Dr. Scott Hand and Dr. Alexis Swineheart talk about the steps they've taken at their school to run a flex mod pilot, making shifts that have made it much more manageable. Learn what they're doing, how it's been going, and even some valuable tips for school leaders along the way.Read More: Flex Mod at Radnor Township School DistrictFind full video episodes here.