Teaming for Well-Being
By Project Coordinators: Jen Baldwin and Natalie Mey
Teaming for Well-BeingMay 10, 2024
Realistic Self-Care for Educators
Self-care for educators can seem like telling someone to do yoga while they are drowning. We get it! Natalie and Jen offer realistic ideas for busy teachers to practice self-care. We hope you have a restful summer and look forward to seeing you all next school year.
Check out these resources!
https://www.pbs.org/education/blog/the-3-rs-for-teacher-self-care-reflect-release-recharge
https://www.teachingchannel.com/k12-hub/blog/why-we-roll-our-eyes-when-we-hear-self-care-for-teachers/
https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-teachers-dont-need-more-self-care-they-need-self-efficacy/2023/04
Read the transcript here!
How to audit your own meeting practices
On this episode of Teaming for Well Being, Natalie and Jen talk about auditing meeting practices. It is close to the end of the school year and NOW is the time to assess how your meeting practices have gone this school year. Learn about ways to zoom in and out on your practices and plan a way to improve them.
Check out the resources mentioned in the podcast here.
https://lianedavey.com/how-to-evaluate-the-quality-of-meetings/
https://www.ittoolkit.com/articles/post-meeting-assessment
Check out the transcription here.
Teach Happier
On this week's episode of Teaming for Well Being, Jen and Natalie talk about Teach Happier by Suzanne Dailey. Suzanne is an author, podcaster, and a Nationally Board Certified educator. Learn about how micro shifts can create big gifts!
Check out Suzanne's website here!
Check out the transcript here!
Section 504
Join VT T/TAC Coordinator's Jen and Natalie as they speak about Section 504 in schools. They discuss what Section 504 is and how teaming may look different. Check out the audio transcript here!
To sign up for the Section 504 Training in Blacksburg, Virginia on March 13, 2024, go here!
To join the Section 504 Network, go here!
National School Counseling Week Interview
Join Teaming For Well Being as they celebrate National School Counseling Week! Jennifer Baldwin welcomes a special guest, Elizabeth "Lizzy" Sullivan to the show to discuss the field of school counseling.
Check out the transcript here!
5 Dysfunctions of a Team
Teacher and Staff Wellness
Join Teaming for Well Being as they discuss teacher and staff wellness. Learn strategies and barriers to this hot topic. Enjoy your well-deserved winter break!
Check out the resources mentioned in the podcast below.
https://www.ascd.org/blogs/four-ways-to-support-teacher-well-being
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.867433/full
Check out the transcript HERE!
Executive Funtioning
Join Teaming for Well Being as they discuss executive functioning. Learn how these skills impact students, teachers/staff, and impact on neurodiverse learners. Also, you will hear a few strategies on how to support the learning of executive functioning skills in your classroom!
Check out the resources mentioned in the podcast below.
- https://www.edutopia.org/video/whats-executive-function-and-why-does-it-matter/
- https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/executive-function
- https://www.additudemag.com/executive-functioning-adhd-teacher-guide/
- https://www.additudemag.com/7-executive-function-deficits-linked-to-adhd/
- https://www.smartbutscatteredkids.com/wp-content/uploads/Tier-1-Intervention.pdf
- https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/activities-guide-enhancing-and-practicing-executive-function-skills-with-children-from-infancy-to-adolescence/
- https://www.additudemag.com/putting-kids-in-charge-of-their-learning-needs/
- https://adhdjourney.weebly.com/strategies.html
Click here for a copy of the transcript!
National School Psychology Week Interview
Join the Teaming for Well-Being Podcast as they interview school psychologist, Josie Loomis, to celebrate National School Psychology Week (NSPW) November 6-10th, 2023. The theme of this year's NSPW is Let's Grow Together. Learn more about the theme HERE!
If you would like resources on how to celebrate National School Psychology Week, click HERE.
Find the transcript for this episode here.
#SchoolPsychWeek
#Let'sGrowTogether
#NASP
How to Make Meetings Better with the 5 Ps: Part 2
As educators, we spend a lot of time in meetings and many times leave feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and questioning why we were even there. Join us as we discuss "The 5 P's" of meeting facilitation to learn easy ways to help make meetings more purposeful, effective, and even ENJOYABLE!
Click HERE to find an easy 5 P's checklist!
Join our ABC ~123 Behavior Change email group . The purpose of ABC~123 is to share three ideas that teachers can use to support students with challenging behavior. These three ideas will be delivered to your email box each week! We hope these ideas help you to more effectively address challenging behaviors. Please join and invite others who may benefit from these weekly helpful strategies. You can email [email protected] or [email protected] with any suggestions on topics you would like to see.
Access the full podcast transcript HERE.
Making Meetings Better with "The 5 P's": Part 1
As educators, we spend a lot of time in meetings and many times leave feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and questioning why we were even there. Join us as we discuss "The 5 P's" of meeting facilitation to learn easy ways to help make meetings more purposeful, effective, and even ENJOYABLE!
Join our ABC ~123 Behavior Change email group . The purpose of ABC~123 is to share three ideas that teachers can use to support students with challenging behavior. These three ideas will be delivered to your email box each week! We hope these ideas help you to more effectively address challenging behaviors. Please join and invite others who may benefit from these weekly helpful strategies. You can email [email protected] or [email protected] with any suggestions on topics you would like to see.
Access the full podcast transcript HERE.
The Science of Hope
Author and Virginia educator, Cathleen Beachboard, shares about "The Science of Hope" and how psychological hope is essential for students with disabilities as it motivates them, fosters resilience after failure, and enhances adaptability to life's demands. Research shows that hope empowers them to persist in their educational journey, embrace challenges, and view their differences positively. This mindset promotes self-belief, self-advocacy, and a growth-oriented approach, ultimately leading to greater academic and personal growth for these students. She also shares why hope is important for YOU the educator and gives practical things you can do right away to make an impact.
Access all of the information, including registration, for our October 4th professional learning day with Cathleen - HERE.
Join our ABC ~123 Behavior Change email group . The purpose of ABC~123 is to share three ideas that teachers can use to support students with challenging behavior. These three ideas will be delivered to your email box each week! We hope these ideas help you to more effectively address challenging behaviors. Please join and invite others who may benefit from these weekly helpful strategies. You can email [email protected] or [email protected] with any suggestions on topics you would like to see.
Access the full podcast transcript HERE.