This episode explores how teachers can provide intensive instruction that supports both academics and behavior. Heather and Ashley dive into what true intensity looks like in classroom instruction, going beyond small groups or surface-level strategies. Ashley shares experiences from her time as both a teacher and administrator, emphasizing the importance of planning, engagement, and building strong relationships with students. She highlights how individualized approaches, one-on-one interactions, and data-driven planning help close learning gaps while supporting positive behavior.

From the administrative perspective, Ashley stresses the role of collaboration, coaching, and celebrating strong teachers to model best practices across a school. Together, they underscore that effective intensive instruction requires both professional preparation and personal connection with students. The conversation leaves listeners with practical insights into how educators can balance rigor, care, and collaboration to truly meet student needs.

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This episode explores using assistive and instructional technologies to support student learning. Heather and Lathyrelle discuss how these tools go beyond apps and devices, highlighting simple yet powerful supports such as changing fonts or providing glasses. They emphasize the importance of universal design for learning, where strategies designed for one student can benefit many. The conversation dives into how behavior challenges can sometimes mask underlying academic struggles, and how creative use of technology can help reduce frustration and open learning opportunities.

Lathyrelle shares real-world stories that illustrate the need to think outside the box, collaborate with parents and teams, and value every resource—whether from professionals, families, or even students. The episode encourages educators to see technology as flexible, practical, and rooted in meeting real student needs.

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This episode focuses on strategies to promote active student engagement. Candace and Heather dive into the challenges of working with students who are resistant to academics and highlight the importance of understanding each learner’s motivators, strengths, and barriers. They discuss practical strategies such as adjusting content levels, breaking tasks into manageable steps, incorporating movement or creativity, and offering meaningful rewards.
The conversation emphasizes the need for teachers to remain flexible, pivot when strategies aren’t working, and provide frequent opportunities for students to respond. Ultimately, the hosts underscore that true engagement stems from educators being actively engaged with their students—meeting them where they are, sustaining motivation, and nurturing learning as an ongoing, dynamic process.

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