In this episode, host Keri Beach chats with educational leaders Casey Lefler and Laura Hilger about their leadership journeys, what it takes to be an effective educational leader, and the Portrait of a Leader resource.

Access the Portrait of a Leader here.

In this episode, host Keri Beach chats with educatorsAnna Whiteside and Jacquelyn George from Crowders Creek Elementary in Clover, SC about how they took inspiration from an Inquiry Lab school visit in their district and turned it into actionable and effective practices with the students they serve! Hear more about classroom structures they have implemented to help their kindergarten and 4th grade students track, monitor, and reflect on their learning in real time as well as some helpful tips on getting started!

Reach out to Anna ([email protected]) and Jacquelyn ([email protected]) via email!

In this episode, host Keri Beach chats with Nick Lafave, Personalized Learning Instructional Specialist at Clover School District about their innovative and transparent approaches to helping teachers find entry points and make shifts in their practices with student-centered learning. Hear more about the journey and tips for getting started from a leadership perspective!

Contact Nick via email at [email protected]

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In this episode, host Keri Beach chats with parents from Richland District 2's Center For Achievement School about their students' learning journeys . Hear more about how this school is having a major impact on students and helping them take ownership in their learning process.

Contact Principal Hutcherson via email ([email protected])

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In this throwback episode, host Keri Beach chats with Dr. John Spencer, educator and author of the books Empower, Vintage Innovation, and more. Hear his take on student-centered learning, what an empowered learner looks like, and getting buy in from parents, subtle shifts that make a big difference in giving both students and teachers more ownership in their learning journeys!

Connect with Dr. Spenser at ⁠www.spencerauthor.com⁠ and access his Assessment Toolkit ⁠here⁠.

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In this episode, host Keri Beach chats with Kim Lawson, ELA teacher at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School about their journey with personalized learning practices and her current new take on learning pathways with students. Hear more about her classroom structures and their impact on students having more transparency and ownership in their learning process!

Contact Kim via email --> [email protected]

Preview her ELA Conferencing Template here! Subscribe, share, & access more resources to help you on your personalized learning journey here: https://linktr.ee/scpersonalize   #PersonalizeSC

In this episode, host Keri Beach chats with Jennifer Richardson and Michelle Maroney, Assistant Principals at Batesburg-Leesville Primary School about their journey with student-centered learning practices. Hear them share how LETRS training has helped them expand and scale their efforts for the benefit of students!

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In this throwback episode, host Keri Beach chats with author and educational leader, Elena Aguilar to discuss educational change, accessing courage to continue moving forward in student-centered practices, and how to truly transform the educational system for ALL kids!

Connect with Elena at ⁠https://brightmorningteam.com/⁠

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This episode is a throwback to Episode 4: What's The Best That Can Happen?

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To celebrate our 50th episode of the Makin' It Personal Podcast, the SCDE Personalized Learning Team shares their favorite student-centered learning strategies, tools, and resources in the form of gifts! Tune in and check out the links below to access the "gifts" mentioned! Happy Holidays!

• Sarah G's Gift: ⁠⁠⁠Snailed It Mindset⁠⁠⁠ Video
• Kristen's Gift: Classroom Systems For Feedback & Conferencing (examples)
• Dr. Sarah B's Gift: ⁠Student Self-Assessment Based on Code of Cooperation⁠
• Lindsay's Gift: Measuring PCBL Toolkit & 4.0 Crosswalk Tool
• Heather's Gift: UDL PLC brainstorming Tool
• Nadine's Gift: Analyzing Student Work (ASW) Tool
• Keri's Gift: Protocol for Establishing a Class Vision

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Are assessing and grading one in the same?

What is the role of assessing or grading in a student centered context?

What about grading and motivation?

How do I actually personalize learning for my students while still having to grade?

In this episode, brought to you by the SCDE Personalized Learning Team, host Keri Beach chats with fellow Personalized Learning Coaches Kristen Logan and Dr. Sarah Bowie about the complexities of assessing and grading in education. Hear frequently asked questions from the field and ways to take a more student-centered approach when it comes to these hot topics!

Check out the video mentioned in this episode here (Highlighting Mistakes)!

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