Reaching Struggling Learners
Reaching Struggling Learners is dedicated to helping teachers, parents, and administrators assist all students in meeting their learning potential. We discuss topics related to education, especially helping struggling or non-standard learners including students with special needs. We discuss the educational issues and present possible strategies or solutions.
Episodes
93 episodes
#97: Expanding MTSS: Elevating Math and Writing Interventions in Education
Ever wondered why math and writing seem to get overshadowed in educational interventions? It's time to change the narrative. Join us as we explore the pressing need to broaden the MTSS framework beyond its usual focus on reading. We'll delve in...
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Season 6
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Episode 97
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20:53
#96: Unlocking Reading Success: The Power of MTSS in Supporting Struggling Learners
Are standardized intervention programs failing your struggling readers? Join me, on this enlightening episode of the Reaching Struggling Learners podcast, where we uncover how the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) can be the game-changer i...
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Season 6
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Episode 96
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20:00
#95: Streamlining MTSS: Effective Strategies for Supporting Struggling Students
How can educators effectively support struggling students without drowning in procedural tasks? Join me, as we uncover the secrets behind the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) on today's episode of the Reaching Struggling Learners podcast....
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Season 6
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Episode 95
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12:30
#94: Streamlining Success for All Learners with MTSS Insights
Ever wondered how educators can pinpoint and tackle the unique challenges faced by struggling students? Join me on the Reaching Struggling Learners podcast, where we unravel the mysteries of educational interventions within MTSS and RTI framewo...
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Season 6
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Episode 94
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17:58
#93: Transforming Education with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Ever wondered how a school ecosystem can adapt to better serve both students and educators? This episode is a deep dive into the world of MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) and its profound impact on the educational journey. Join me, as we ...
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Season 6
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Episode 93
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40:08
#92: Unlocking the Potential of MTSS in Education: Collaboration, Support, and Success
Are you ready to uncover the true power of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports and how it's reshaping education? Join me, as we peel back the layers of MTSS, revealing its core as an invaluable tool for keeping students on track and minimizing ...
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Season 6
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Episode 92
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21:17
#91: Exploring the Layers of Support: A Deep Dive into the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Framework
Embark on an educational journey with me, as we unravel the complexities of the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework, a cornerstone in supporting the diverse needs of students. Guaranteed to enlighten educators and parents alike, thi...
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Season 6
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Episode 91
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20:00
#90: Revamping the Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Today's Students
Ever felt like the education system might be failing our kids in reading, writing, and arithmetic? That's exactly what we're tackling in this episode, where I shed light on the imperative for a revitalized Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)...
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Season 6
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Episode 90
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16:37
# 89: The Crisis in Education: Confronting the Failure and Forging a Path to Reform
Are our schools equipped to prepare the next generation for the future? Today's episode confronts a harrowing crisis in education, with stark realities that can no longer be ignored. As I share my grave concerns, you'll discover how a staggerin...
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Episode 89
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14:46
#84: Mastering the Power of Data to Advocate for Student Support
Unlock the full potential of educational data with me. This episode, I peel back the curtain on how numbers and charts become the undeniable champions for student support. We delve into the art of turning data into a persuasive narrative that c...
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Season 6
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Episode 84
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16:53
#83: Empowering Strategies for Parent-Educator Communication
Unlock the secrets to seamless communication with parents in the education sphere, as I share empowering strategies that turn potential conflicts into partnerships. In this riveting discussion, we dissect the art of crafting precise, measurable...
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Season 6
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Episode 83
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14:48
# 82: Optimizing Special Education: The Case for Mastery and Effective Goal Setting
Are special education goals leaving our students in a lurch? That’s the burning question I tackle head-on as I dissect the pitfalls of nonsensical goals and the cookie-cutter 80% accuracy benchmark that's often accepted as the norm. Through my ...
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Season 6
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Episode 82
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13:58
#81: Redefining Educational Support: Unraveling MTSS, RTI and Special Education for Student Success
Ever felt like the educational support system is a maze without an exit? I'm Jessica Curtis, and in this episode, I confront the tangle head-on, dissecting the complexities of MTSS and RTI in schools. Join me as I make the case for these framew...
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Season 6
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Episode 81
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20:52
#80: Cracking the Code: Strategies for Effective Math Intervention and Progress Monitoring
Ever feel like you're playing detective when it comes to monitoring math progress? Well, grab your magnifying glass because on today's episode, I, Jessica Curtis, am your guide to unraveling the mystery of effective math intervention. With a sp...
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Season 5
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Episode 80
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16:52
# 79: From Basic Math to Algebra: Mastering Foundational Skills
I still remember the day when algebra went from being my nemesis to my ally, a transformation that wouldn't have been possible without a firm grasp of basic math. Now, I want to help you navigate the same challenges, as we explore the impact of...
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Season 5
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Episode 79
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18:55
#78: Rethinking Math Goals and Maximizing Progress Monitoring in IEPs
Ever found yourself tangled in the complexities of math goals within IEPs, particularly those pesky word problems? You're in for a revelation as we tackle the misconceptions and unveil a more strategic approach. Word problems have been the go-t...
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Season 5
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Episode 78
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11:03
#77: Unlocking Mathematical Potential with Evidence-Based Interventions
Ever feel like math gets the short end of the stick when it comes to educational support? Join me, Jessica Curtis, as I shine a spotlight on the shadowed world of math intervention, ensuring that students receive the balanced educational suppor...
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Season 5
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Episode 74
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15:04
Mastering the Art of Progress Monitoring: Strategies, Tips, and Resources
Ever felt overwhelmed by the task of progress monitoring? Rest easy, friends! We're here to demystify the process and arm you with some strategic tips to maximize your intervention time. We kick off our enlightening discussion with an in-depth ...
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14:05
#75 Achieving Academic Goals through Effective Progress Monitoring
What if the progress monitoring tool you are using is not aligned with your academic goals? How will this impact the data you collect and the progress you can report? Let's explore these questions and more in this enlightening episode where we ...
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Season 5
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Episode 75
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13:34
#74 Rethinking Student Goal Setting: From Test-Oriented to Skill Mastery
Are you ready to rewrite the playbook on student goal setting and progress monitoring? Join Jessica from Teaching Struggling Learners shifts the focus from tests to practical skills. We'll unpack strategies for setting meaningful yet attainable...
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Season 5
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Episode 74
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13:44
#73 Unraveling the Mystery Behind Student's Reading Struggles
What if the answer to a student's reading struggle was hidden in plain sight? Join me, Jessica Curtis of Teaching Struggling Learners, as we unravel the mystery behind identifying the root cause of reading problems in students. We discuss how e...
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Season 5
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Episode 73
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16:31
#72 Why Reading Comprehension Interventions Aren't Working
Last week we talked about how reading comprehension and the fight to increase reading skills and all of the interventions the math interventions the reading interventions all of these things are impacting the enjoyment the kids are findi...
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Season 5
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Episode 72
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15:43
#71 Have We Gone Too Far With Reading Interventions?
Do you remember how much fun it was to learn about the solar system, plants or the states of matter? I can still remember doing experiments in my elementary classrooms, as well as learning about all these really cool, smart, brave people...
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Season 5
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Episode 71
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11:52
#70 How I Created an Intervention Plan that Changed my Teaching Forever
Obviously I talk a lot about intervention plans, how important they are and how effective they can be…but I didn’t always have a good intervention plan, or quite frankly an intervention plan at all! My first year teaching,...
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Season 5
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Episode 70
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13:50
#69 How to Set Up Your Progress Monitoring Interventions Over the Summer
Summer is the perfect time to get ahead of setting up your progress monitoring interventions! This week, we talk about how to get things all set up to save yourself some headache when the school year starts! Subscribe & Revi...
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Season 5
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Episode 69
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18:34