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Lean into Learning: An RPDP Podcast

Lean into Learning: An RPDP Podcast

By RPDP Trainers

Spend some time with Candice, David, Julie and Christine as they dive into the what, the why and the how pertaining to Education in Southern Nevada. With an eye to current research and a focus on best instructional practices our four hosts will bring you interviews, instructional ideas, insights, and resources. Join us every week for an informative episode of Lean into Learning an RPDP Podcast.
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Where Math Happens (Ep. 1) - Reflecting Back and Looking Forward

Lean into Learning: An RPDP PodcastMay 24, 2022

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Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 16) Springing Back After Spring Break

Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 16) Springing Back After Spring Break

Enjoy a well deserved week off, but be sure to return and push the reset button for quarter 4.

Julie and Christine also talk about our upcoming K-12 Literacy conference.

Mar 12, 202406:14
Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 15) Morphology- the Basics
Mar 05, 202417:03
Where Math Happens: (Ep. 12) Utilizing Feedback to Keep Students on Track
Jan 25, 202418:42
Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 14) Zooming in on "YOU do."

Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 14) Zooming in on "YOU do."

In this episode, Julie and Christine discuss the gradual release model. Focusing on the "you do" portion of the model will increase students achievement and boost classroom management.

Jan 17, 202410:04
Where Math Happens: (Ep. 11) Creating Thinking Classrooms
Dec 25, 202316:23
Where Math Happens: (Ep. 10) AI in the Math Classroom
Nov 27, 202315:29
Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 13) Two Ways to Build Background Knowledge

Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 13) Two Ways to Build Background Knowledge

Join Julie and Christine as they discuss two simple ways to help students build the background knowledge necessary for reading comprehension.

Nov 06, 202309:05
Where Math Happens: (Ep. 9) Rethinking Your Classroom
Oct 25, 202314:51
Where Math Happens: (Ep. 8) Change is Hard

Where Math Happens: (Ep. 8) Change is Hard

Come learn with Candice and David as they discuss current hot topics in the world of education and mathematics.

In this episode they talk about a blog by A.J. Juliani titled, "This is Hard", constant changes in education, how educators feel about those changes, and how we adapt to change.

Resources discussed in this podcast can be found at rpdp.net⁠.




Oct 18, 202312:39
Where Math Happens: (Ep. 7) Productive Struggle and Perseverance
Oct 18, 202317:42
Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 12) Sound Walls

Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 12) Sound Walls

What do we know about Sound Walls? Sound Walls are all the rage among elementary literacy teachers, but what does the research say, and how can teachers best use Sound Walls effectively? Join us to find out more.

Oct 10, 202307:09
Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 11) Sentence Expansion
Sep 13, 202307:46
Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 10) Welcome Back 23/24 Gradual Release Model
Aug 16, 202307:25
Where Literacy Happens: (Ep. 9) SNRPDP K -12 Literacy Conference Recap
Jun 05, 202306:41
Where Math Happens (Ep. 6) - Being a Problem Solver
May 04, 202330:60
Where Literacy Happens (Ep. 8 ) What is "bullseye science?"
Apr 12, 202308:49
Where Literacy Happens (Ep. 7) Happiness Matters
Apr 05, 202311:48
Where Math Happens (Ep 5) - Building Fluency and Math Play

Where Math Happens (Ep 5) - Building Fluency and Math Play

Join David and Candice as they discuss what building computational fluency means and how to use math games to engage and motivate students.

If you would like to share your favorite math games, please email David Janssen at janssenj@rpdp.net or Candice Meiries at meiriesc@rpdp.net. We look forward to hearing from you! Also, all resources discussed in this podcast can be found at https://www.rpdp.net/resources.html.

We hope you enjoyed this podcast and ask that you share it with you friends and colleagues and like us on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts!

Apr 05, 202331:03
Where Literacy Happens: What is the Science of Reading all about? (Ep. 6)

Where Literacy Happens: What is the Science of Reading all about? (Ep. 6)

Julie and Christine discuss the research known as "The Science of Reading."

Check out RPDP's Science of Reading website. 

* Correction- at about five minutes in Christine refers to the Simple View of Reading. She inadvertently says, "reading comprehension is the sum of word recognition and language comprehension." Later, she uses the correct verbiage when she says, "reading comprehension is word recognition times language comprehension." The Simple View of Reading states reading comprehension is the product, not sum of word recognition and language comprehension.

Mar 21, 202312:24
Where Literacy Happens: Get ready for SBAC! (Ep. 5)
Mar 01, 202309:24
Where Literacy Happens: RPDP's K-12 Literacy Conference (Ep. 4)
Mar 01, 202308:46
Where Math Happens (Ep 4) - Modeling and Tools Part 2
Oct 31, 202215:26
Where Math Happens (Ep3) - Modeling and Tools Part 1
Sep 30, 202219:56
Where Literacy Happens: Speaking and Listening SBAC Tip! (Ep 3)
Sep 21, 202205:06
Where Math Happens (Ep 2) - Building Student Relationships
Sep 01, 202210:60
Lean into Learning-Interview with Carrie Howren- SNRPDP Project Facilitator, Teacher Development and Support

Lean into Learning-Interview with Carrie Howren- SNRPDP Project Facilitator, Teacher Development and Support

Carrie shares all that SNRPDP has to offer for our new and novice teachers. 

Check out these links to resources mentioned in this episode.

Starting Out Right Module One for New and Novice Teachers

Email Carrie to be connected to our New Teacher Newsletter.

Email Christine or use the following codes to join our Google Gathering Places.

Pre K-K-  5nw4xqz 

1st- 2nd-  ty3wydz 

3rd-5th-  oqwhynn

The Onward book studies are now full, but you can contact Carrie or Candice for information on upcoming classes. 

Aug 16, 202220:50
Welcome to Lean into Learning: An RPDP Podcast

Welcome to Lean into Learning: An RPDP Podcast

Welcome to our podcast!

Aug 16, 202201:23
Where Literacy Happens (Ep 2) Building Relationships
Aug 01, 202216:05
Where Math Happens (Ep. 1) - Reflecting Back and Looking Forward

Where Math Happens (Ep. 1) - Reflecting Back and Looking Forward

This is Candice Meiries and David Janssen. We are passionate about serving and inspiring educators. It brings us joy to see educators at their best.

Thank you for joining us today for our first episode of RPDP’s Lean into Learning Podcast, Where Math Happens. This podcast is designed specifically for you, the math educator! 

On today’s episode we will reflect back on this school year and look ahead to the upcoming school year.

May 24, 202215:16
 Where Literacy Happens (Ep. 1) Reflecting Back, Looking Forward
May 17, 202218:28