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A powerhouse trio of highly experienced teachers and homeschoolers joins Rebecca today to discuss the “I Can” statements. How do these state standards work into our homeschools? What does the charter school need from us? Homeschool families and teachers alike will find this episode to be helpful and encouraging.
I Can Statements on the Homeschool Helper
In this episode, Tudor interviews Rayna Rose Exelbierd. Rayna shares her experiences with anti-Semitism in the United States and discusses the war in Israel from her perspective. She also talks about her work in educating and inspiring others about Israel and the Jewish people. Tudor reflects on the importance of preserving the stories of Holocaust survivors for future generations. The episode also includes a discussion on the rise of anti-Semitic comments among American youth and the importance of addressing these challenges. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more information visit TudorDixonPodcast.com
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In this episode, Tudor interviews Rayna Rose Exelbierd. Rayna shares her experiences with anti-Semitism in the United States and discusses the war in Israel from her perspective. She also talks about her work in educating and inspiring others about Israel and the Jewish people. Tudor reflects on the importance of preserving the stories of Holocaust survivors for future generations. The episode also includes a discussion on the rise of anti-Semitic comments among American youth and the importance of addressing these challenges. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more information visit TudorDixonPodcast.com
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Rohan Mahimker (@RohanMahimker) is the co-CEO and founder of Prodigy Education, an innovative platform that has transformed the way children learn mathematics. A graduate in Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Rohan's vision is to make learning math as engaging as playing a video game. Under his leadership, Prodigy has aligned itself with state and provincial curricula, reaching millions of students worldwide. His commitment to free access to educational content emphasizes equality and accessibility.
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Time Codes:
00:00:00 — Manisha Snoyer introduces the podcast and her guest, Rohan Mahimker, the co-CEO and founder of Prodigy Education.
00:03:25 — Rohan Mahimker acknowledges Prodigy as a core curriculum resource used by homeschooling families. Manisha speaks about its utilization during the pandemic.
00:07:33 — The crucial role that professional educators have played in aligning Prodigy Game's content with classroom curricula.
00:09:00 — Rohan explains how mastery-based learning excels in math. He discusses its cumulative nature and effectiveness in student progression.
00:18:23 — A powerful example of Prodigy's positive impact on socioeconomically disadvantaged students in Toronto is shared.
00:21:45 — The conversation shifts to parents creating avatars in Prodigy to play with their kids, promoting education as a family activity.
00:24:43 — Rohan and Manisha discuss the importance of growth mindset in learning, and how Prodigy Game fosters this by praising learning instead of just accomplishments.
00:27:40 — Discussion about screen time, and acknowledgement that Prodigy Game strikes a balance between being engaging and not overly addictive.
00:31:13 — Rohan elaborates on how Prodigy's business model allows any child to progress through the entire grade 1 to 8 math curriculum for free. Manisha emphasizes the importance of reaching under-resourced communities with Prodigy.
00:37:37 — Rohan discusses the educational standards and the cumulative, and linear nature of math
00:40:20 — The upcoming Prodigy app is discussed, promising to benefit students, parents, and teachers. Prodigy English is introduced as an innovative approach to English learning.
00:49:00 — Manisha narrates the transformation of a teenage girl from hating math to excelling in it, thanks to Prodigy.
00:53:52 — Rohan shares his personal learning journey outside of his professional life, emphasizing his interest in racing and the physics involved in it.
This podcast is made possible through a generous grant from the Vela Education Fund
VELA Education Fund is catalyzing a vibrant alternative education ecosystem. VELA provides trust-based funding to entrepreneurs, fosters community-building and knowledge-sharing, and increases visibility through storytelling that promotes cultural awareness and acceptance of the out-of-system space. Today, VELA serves the largest community of out-of-system education entrepreneurs in the country, with over 2,000 community members. About half of VELA’s community members operate small learning environments, and the other half are ecosystem and community builders offering direct services and support across the out-of-system space. Learn more at velaedfund.org.
Nothing can cause more stress than an IEP meeting looming in the future. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Stephanie DeLussey, IEP coach and veteran special education teacher, joined me on the podcast today to share some tips and suggestions for making IEPs not only painless but more productive.
Goal Setting
SMART goals are a big buzzword in the education community, but what does it mean? Stephanie breaks down the acronym;
Specific -Is the goal individualized and a direct skill, no generalizations?
Measurable - Can the goal be tracked with data?
Attainable - Is this goal realistic for the student?
Relevant - Is this goal relevant to the student's needs, capabilities, and grade level?
Timebound - Is the goal given a realistic timetable to be met by the student?
Objectives and benchmarks are often used interchangeably when discussing goals, but they are not the same. Objectives are larger skills broken down into smaller skills and goals. A Benchmark looks more like the Annual IEP Goal but is broken into steps to achieve it. As Stephanie called it, ‘same staircase, different way to climb it’.
Every state's guidance when it comes to skills can be very different, some have State Standards, some have Common Core, some have Essential Elements. Depending on even your district or your individual school, whether you include these in your IEP goals or not. Stephanie explains how this relates to the IDEA Federal Law, state laws, and local recommendations.
Stephanie’s Top Two Tips for IEP Preparation:
1. Send Draft IEP - Stephanie recommends always sending home a draft IEP including the present levels of baseline data and the proposed goals. This levels the playing field for the caregiver, and provides much more collaboration between guardian and education team.
2. Consult the General Ed Teacher - Recognizing that there can be animosity between special education and general education teachers, Stephanie encourages collaboration and to work together on IEP accommodations to create individualized and classroom specific modifications.
You can find out more about Stephanie via Mrs. D’s Corner for educational resources and The Intentional IEP for IEP support.
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