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Brought to you by the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) at WestEd and Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, the “Schools on the Move” podcast highlights innovative and promising school practices across the country that enhance outcomes for students with disabilities and create teaching and learning opportunities for educators. Join your hosts Jana Rosborough and Kevin Macpherson from the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) at WestEd along with Dr. Heather Gomez, Executive Leadership Coach with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools as they “move” across the country to speak with experts in the field highlighting a new school in a different state with each episode. This podcast is produced by the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI) at WestEd which is funded by a grant from the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) at the US Department of Education, #H326R190001. However, the contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government, Project Officer: Perry Williams (October 2019) WestEd is the lead organization for NCSI. For more information about the work of WestEd, NCSI, and their partners, please visit www.ncsi.wested.org and www.wested.org.
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Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
In this episode, Jana Rosborough, Senior Program Associate at NCSI with WestEd, and Dr. Heather Gomez, Executive Leadership Coach with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools speak with 2020 National Teacher of the Year, Tabatha Rosproy to discuss her leadership, innovation, and impact as an early childhood educator. As the first preschool educator named as the National Teacher of the Year, Rosproy is recognized for not only for her ability to effectively instruct but also her ability to capitalize on community connection through her establishment of a pre-k located within a senior living facility. It’s a fantastic, hopeful, and inspiring conversation.
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
In this episode Senior Program Associate Jana Rosborough of NCSI at WestEd and Dr. Annie Sharp, Director of Differentiated Assistance with the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, visit Austin, Texas to speak with Universal Design Expert Zach Smith. This episode focuses on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), by discussing how to create inclusive, flexible, culturally responsive classrooms and improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
In this episode Matt Navo of NCSI at WestEd and Dr. Annie Sharp of Fresno County Superintendent of Schools travel to Arkansas to speak with Darla Sampley, a 5th and 6th Grade Teacher at Spradling Elementary School with Fort Smith Unified School District. The discussion focuses on the impact of professional learning communities and improving outcomes for students with disabilities.
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
In this episode Matt Navo of NCSI and Dr. Annie Sharp of Fresno County Superintendent of Schools travel to Fresno, CA to speak with Jared Savage, Principal of Fairmont Elementary School. The discussion focuses on student learning communities and how to build student voice and agency for students with disabilities.