<![CDATA[Essential PD]]>cf9528ac-32ab-52af-a890-b249d8f64bd4Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:00:14 +0000Captivate.fmKaitlyn Skathttps://artwork.captivate.fm/eb3adbd6-d033-4694-8ade-908a4890a98c/q8kg6uBcQWMI1s-hTTrY04X3.jpgEssential PDKaitlyn SkatKaitlyn SkatWhether you are tuning in for inspiration, practical strategies, or to earn PD credit, Essential PD will help you grow! Kait, an actual classroom teacher, and Samantha, an actual school administrator, talk openly with guests who actually work with students! From classroom management to mental health, from tech integration to behavior and curriculum design, each episode features valuable insights and actionable advice. In our signature segment "Ten Minute Try On" our guests guide us through ways to try out new strategies with just ten minutes or less! Essential PD is designed to leave you feeling motivated, empowered, and inspired to make an impact, all on your schedule. Pop in your headphones while you tidy up your classroom, or finally check your mailbox, you will be earning PD credit every step of the way!https://essentialpd.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastWhat ELL Students Wish We Knew With Ilaria SessaWhat ELL Students Wish We Knew With Ilaria SessaNO NUTELLA?!

Dive into a vulnerable conversation about what being an English Learner in our school system really means, and how teachers can support students as they navigate the many challenges that come with immigration.

We discuss Ilaria's story, what practices support language development, academic challenges versus language challenges and how to know the difference. Top it off with a best practices inventory and a whole host of resources to help teachers grow!

This might just be the best episode yet!

Accountability Activity:

Google DOC

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NScL6qV078wM6fjq4Xj2LUfIyShISg7Pw5TTpR8Q0Kw/copy

Google Form

https://forms.gle/Z6S7WFQaeVsNKuBa8


BEST RESOURCE EVER! https://www.colorincolorado.org/


Send us your stories!

kait@essentialpdpod.com

samantha@essentialpdpod.com


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]]>NO NUTELLA?!

Dive into a vulnerable conversation about what being an English Learner in our school system really means, and how teachers can support students as they navigate the many challenges that come with immigration.

We discuss Ilaria's story, what practices support language development, academic challenges versus language challenges and how to know the difference. Top it off with a best practices inventory and a whole host of resources to help teachers grow!

This might just be the best episode yet!

Accountability Activity:

Google DOC

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NScL6qV078wM6fjq4Xj2LUfIyShISg7Pw5TTpR8Q0Kw/copy

Google Form

https://forms.gle/Z6S7WFQaeVsNKuBa8


BEST RESOURCE EVER! https://www.colorincolorado.org/


Send us your stories!

kait@essentialpdpod.com

samantha@essentialpdpod.com


https://essentialpdpod.com/

Instagram @essentialpdpod



]]>589deaab-2c97-4c4c-b4e0-edb7882bbafeWed, 11 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -040059:43falsefull13131Kaitlyn SkatMaximizing the Impact of Your Contract Hours with Kelly HicksMaximizing the Impact of Your Contract Hours with Kelly HicksIn this episode Kait and Samantha sit down with Kelly Hicks, a sports loving, crafty mom and 5th grade teacher who is seemingly doing it all! Keely gives great perspective on working outside of contract time and common sense tips on how to maximize your paid time! The fact is, this is a pervasive issue that is leading to record breaking rates of teacher burn out and it is up to individuals and school communities to set boundaries and find solutions.

If you are listening to earn PD points Kait will walk you through an accountability exercise at 31:46!

This is the link to the Google Sheets: Prioritizing and Strategizing Tool

Join our email list at https://essentialpdpod.com/ and follow us on instagram @essentialpdpod


]]>In this episode Kait and Samantha sit down with Kelly Hicks, a sports loving, crafty mom and 5th grade teacher who is seemingly doing it all! Keely gives great perspective on working outside of contract time and common sense tips on how to maximize your paid time! The fact is, this is a pervasive issue that is leading to record breaking rates of teacher burn out and it is up to individuals and school communities to set boundaries and find solutions.

If you are listening to earn PD points Kait will walk you through an accountability exercise at 31:46!

This is the link to the Google Sheets: Prioritizing and Strategizing Tool

Join our email list at https://essentialpdpod.com/ and follow us on instagram @essentialpdpod


]]>65fa905c-893c-4961-b76c-01b65274f8e7Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -040043:33falsefull12121Kaitlyn SkatTiered Behavior Support and Tier 1 Practices With Glenn Weeden - DescriptTiered Behavior Support and Tier 1 Practices With Glenn Weeden - DescriptIn this episode we speak with Glenn Weeden, a guitar playing, classic car loving, behavior interventionist! Glenn has  earned his bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's in elementary literacy and special education. Glenn, Kait, and Samantha tackle tough questions surrounding behavior management and the MTSS process. The MTSS process is a framework used to help teachers and staff deploy the proper supports needed to help each student achieve their potential. 

At the end of the episode Kait will walk you through an accountability activity to make sure that you actually earn credit for listening! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OS2p8YzH6Um2w5FKl_P1UnSN9SgnuWEDNPTw1vVeiks/copy

Below are links to helpful resources and programs referenced in the show!

MTSS Essential Components 

https://mtss4success.org/essential-components 

Conscious Discipline 7 Powers

https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-powers/


Kegan’s PIES Strategies and more! https://www.kaganonline.com/free_articles/dr_spencer_kagan/492/Kagan-Structures-Enhance-Student-Motivation


Examples of Likert Scales 

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/documents/anr/likertscaleexamplesforsurveys.pdf


Example Data Set and Graph

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YZCYGX15WNYL83XBTN8Wg4vrZPJ3XKlpB2EFdNyD00Y/copy

]]>In this episode we speak with Glenn Weeden, a guitar playing, classic car loving, behavior interventionist! Glenn has  earned his bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's in elementary literacy and special education. Glenn, Kait, and Samantha tackle tough questions surrounding behavior management and the MTSS process. The MTSS process is a framework used to help teachers and staff deploy the proper supports needed to help each student achieve their potential. 

At the end of the episode Kait will walk you through an accountability activity to make sure that you actually earn credit for listening! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OS2p8YzH6Um2w5FKl_P1UnSN9SgnuWEDNPTw1vVeiks/copy

Below are links to helpful resources and programs referenced in the show!

MTSS Essential Components 

https://mtss4success.org/essential-components 

Conscious Discipline 7 Powers

https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/seven-powers/


Kegan’s PIES Strategies and more! https://www.kaganonline.com/free_articles/dr_spencer_kagan/492/Kagan-Structures-Enhance-Student-Motivation


Examples of Likert Scales 

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/documents/anr/likertscaleexamplesforsurveys.pdf


Example Data Set and Graph

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YZCYGX15WNYL83XBTN8Wg4vrZPJ3XKlpB2EFdNyD00Y/copy

]]>547cef15-61ed-409e-8932-cd106cf9fd46Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -040057:02falsefull11111Kaitlyn SkatEssential PD: Flexible, Actionable, Professional Development for K-12 Teachers (the trailer!)Essential PD: Flexible, Actionable, Professional Development for K-12 Teachers (the trailer!)What is Essential PD?

It's flexible, actionable, professional development for K-12 teachers.

Why should I listen?

We host candid conversations with guests who work with students, and you can actually earn credit for listening if your admin is on board! Bonus: you can press pause whenever you need to!

Dying to win a giveaway? Collecting free classroom resources?

Join us at essentialpdpod.com and on instagram @essentialpdpod!

Written and Hosted with love by Kaitlyn Skat

Co-Hosted with love by Samantha Patterson

]]>What is Essential PD?

It's flexible, actionable, professional development for K-12 teachers.

Why should I listen?

We host candid conversations with guests who work with students, and you can actually earn credit for listening if your admin is on board! Bonus: you can press pause whenever you need to!

Dying to win a giveaway? Collecting free classroom resources?

Join us at essentialpdpod.com and on instagram @essentialpdpod!

Written and Hosted with love by Kaitlyn Skat

Co-Hosted with love by Samantha Patterson

]]>27264cc0-49e7-48d2-a2d8-e109f01d9157Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -040001:37falsetrailerKaitlyn Skat