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1-2-3 from District 123

1-2-3 from District 123

By School District 123

1 -2-3 explores the "magic" and the people responsible for moving inspired educational ideas from the imagination to the classroom. Through our 1-2-3 format, we dig deeper into those ideas and share the successes from some of the most innovative practices seen throughout Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123.
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The D123 Family + Community Resource Network

1-2-3 from District 123Feb 13, 2024

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The D123 Family + Community Resource Network

The D123 Family + Community Resource Network

1, 2, 3 from District 123 is a podcast sponsored by the District 123 Education Foundation. In this episode, Dr. Paul Enderle sits down with Community Liaison Officer Larry Fetchko to discuss how D123's Family + Community Resource Network (FCRN) initiative helps foster strong and authentic family and community relationships.

Feb 13, 202427:50
District 123 Enrichment Programing

District 123 Enrichment Programing

1, 2, 3 from District 123 is a podcast sponsored by the District 123 Education Foundation. In this episode, Dr. Paul Enderle sits down with Enrichment teachers Jori Koster and Amanda Gill to discuss how the Enrichment Program provides opportunities for the district's high achieving students.

Jan 31, 202430:60
Instructional Practices Inventory Process (IPI)

Instructional Practices Inventory Process (IPI)

1, 2, 3 from District 123 is a podcast sponsored by the District 123 Education Foundation. In this episode, Dr. Paul Enderle sits down with Covington Elementary School Principal Ashley Holland and teacher Sarah McIntyre to discuss the Instructional Practices Inventory Process (IPI) from different perspectives.

Dec 20, 202335:37
School Safety

School Safety

1, 2, 3 from District 123 is a podcast sponsored by the District 123 Education Foundation. In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Paul Enderle sits down with Director of Literacy & Intervention Kathleen Spreitzer and Craig Zelhart of the Beacon Training Group to discuss the school safety.

Nov 10, 202334:38
Curriculum Renewal, Instruction, and Assessment

Curriculum Renewal, Instruction, and Assessment

1, 2, 3 from District 123 is a podcast sponsored by the District 123 Education Foundation. In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Paul Enderle sits down with Assistant Superintendent Kathleen Gavin to discuss the district's curriculum renewal cycle. This episode discusses the curriculum, instruction, and assessment systems inside all six District 123 schools.

Mar 15, 202331:14
D123's Award Winning Library Program

D123's Award Winning Library Program

1, 2, 3 from District 123 is a podcast sponsored by the District 123 Education Foundation. In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Paul Enderle sits down with media specialist Heather McCarthy to discuss the Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School (OLHMS) Library's recent recognition as an Association of Illinois School Library Educators (AISLE) Exemplary School Library Award winner. The OLHMS library is one of only six libraries in the State of Illinois to receive the award.

Dec 08, 202218:40
Fiscal Responsibility

Fiscal Responsibility

1, 2, 3 from District 123 is a podcast sponsored by the District 123 Education Foundation. In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Paul Enderle sits down with Assistant Superintendent for Finance / Chief School Business Official,  Dr. Michael Loftin to discuss fiscal responsibility at School District 123.

Nov 10, 202228:24
Least Restrictive Environment

Least Restrictive Environment

1, 2, 3 from District 123 is a podcast sponsored by the District 123 Education Foundation. In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Paul Enderle sits down with Director of Special Education Ms. Sheleah Blisset and Preschool Program Supervisor Christine Fuller to discuss least restrictive environments in the field of education.

Sep 30, 202227:15
Library Media Center Renovations

Library Media Center Renovations

1, 2, 3 from District 123 is a podcast sponsored by the District 123 Education Foundation. In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Paul Enderle sits down with Director of Operations Mr. Leo Cassidy and Assistant Superintendent for ILTC Dr. Joe Macchia to discuss some of the recent Library & Media Center renovations at District 123.

Sep 10, 202224:38
Building Passionate Readers

Building Passionate Readers

1, 2, 3 from District 123 a new podcast from the District 123 Education Foundation. In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Paul Enderle sits down with Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School teachers, Candace Hines and Claire Wilmsen to discuss how they are building passionate readers in the classroom. 

Mar 09, 202027:58
Putting the "A" in STEAM Learning

Putting the "A" in STEAM Learning

1, 2, 3 from District 123 a new podcast from the District 123 Education Foundation. In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Paul Enderle sits down with Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School Art Teacher Mara Petraitis. They discuss her vision for a creative way for students to nurture their love for architecture and building using STEAM concepts and Legos. 

Feb 04, 202026:51
An Outdoor Classroom

An Outdoor Classroom

1, 2, 3 from District 123 a new podcast from the District 123 Education Foundation. In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Paul Enderle sits down with Oak Lawn-Hometown District 123 Preschool Teachers, Karen Bjorklund and Sharon Sheehan. They discuss their vision for a creative space where preschool students can learn through play.

Dec 16, 201920:59
Building a Podcast Studio

Building a Podcast Studio

Join us for the first-ever 1, 2, 3 from District 123 a new podcast from the District 123 Education Foundation. In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Paul Enderle sits down with Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School's Heather McCarthy and Andrew Weber. They discuss their vision for a creative space where students can display their learning for the world. 

Nov 19, 201913:07