One Team’s Journey with UDL: Inglewood Elementary School

In this episode, join Cassie Brusch, Julie Ortlieb, and Brandon Langer as they delve deeper into the heart of accessibility in education, spotlighting innovative strategies and technologies that pave the way for inclusive learning environments. While the primary focus remains on ensuring every student has access to the resources and support they need, they also touch upon the role of AI in enhancing these efforts. Through their insights, we explore how AI and adaptive technologies contribute to the development of accessible educational practices, making learning more adaptable and personalized.

Explore more information and resources  on the MCIU Learning Network: https://learn.mciu.org/designing-accessible-digital-content/

Join us in this episode as we explore the role of technology in making learning more accessible. Cassie Brusch and Julie Ortlieb share insights on how digital tools are transforming education, offering flexibility and a variety of learning methods. They discuss the significance accessibility features like speech-to-text in enhancing learning experiences for all students. This episode is an essential listen for educators and anyone interested in how technology is breaking down barriers in education.

Join us in this insightful episode of the OPL Podcast as we continue our conversation with Pia Houseal to discuss the three pivotal goals of MCIU's Project AWARE. Learn how we're enhancing student well-being through Suicide Prevention Training, Mental Health Screening, and Electronic Referral System Development.

Tune in to understand how these goals are being actualized in our schools, making a tangible difference in the lives of our students and shaping a healthier, more supportive educational environment.

Learn More at: https://mciu.org/office-of-student-services/project-aware/

Join us for a deep dive into Project Aware with Pia Houseal and Brandon Langer.

In this episode, we uncover how Project Aware is:

1. Empowering Through Awareness: Increasing suicide prevention training for students (K-12) to raise awareness and reduce suicidal tendencies and feelings of depression.
2. Fostering Mental Health Support: Ensuring school districts have screening tools and trained personnel, connecting students to vital mental health services.
3. Bridging the Gap with Technology: Developing an electronic system to streamline referrals and connect practitioners with available mental health resources.

Discover how Project Aware is transforming communities: visit MCIU's Project Aware Page.

Dr. Donna Gaffney, Dr. Rebecca Millspaugh, and Brandon Langer from the MCIU are joined by Ryan Winter from LinkIt! to discuss navigating MTSS and data platforms in schools.

Listen as they explore the practical side of MTSS implementation and the impact of data-driven decisions on student success. 

Stephanie Schwab, Erin McCool, and Brandon Langer dive into Environmental Literacy and Sustainability.  What does it mean, where is headed in schools, and what will the impact be on students?!?

Erin and Steph also share the details about a brand new offering from the Office of Organizational and Professional Learning, the Environmental Mobile Unit.  The EMU will be hitting the road to offer on-site learning opportunities for students throughout Montgomery County this fall and beyond!

Learn more at https://www.mciu.org/emu

Kicking off season 5, we delve into the challenges faced by high school math teachers, from the constraints of standardized tests to the limited scope of current curricular structures. Discover why the status quo is no longer acceptable and why it's crucial to revamp course organization, teaching methods, and assessments to meet the demands of today's workplace and lifelong learning.

Steve and Eric visit the MCIU on November 15th.  Register here: https://mciu.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=3918

Season 4 of the MCIU podcast wraps with a conversation between MVP (MCIU23) and our friends from IU8 with the World of Learning Institute.  In this episode, we explore the intersection of storytelling and executive functioning in online learning. Storytelling has the power to engage learners and enhance their executive functioning skills, leading to improved learning outcomes.

More on the MCIU Learning Network at https://Learn.MCIU.org.

Julie Ortlieb and Brandon Langer continue their conversation about students with complex needs and literacy instruction.

Read Julie's full post on the MCIU Learning Network.

Erin, Jesse and Brandon meet with the Inglewood Elementary team to hear their journey with Universal Design for Learning and the UDL team at Montgomery County Intermediate Unit.

For more information and resources, visit the MCIU Learning Network at https://Learn.MCIU.org.