<description>&lt;b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With over 20 years in teaching at the elementary level, Howard Shaw made it his mission in the classroom to truly connect with students, and make them love school again. Moving into his next professional chapter, he joined a brand in the education space called VariQuest, which not only provides tools that save teachers precious time, but also focuses on providing social-emotional learning content opportunities he truly believes in. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href="https://info.variquest.com/thank-you-for-listening-download-these-sel-resources-now" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;Click here to download some for free!&lt;/a&gt; (&lt;a href="https://info.variquest.com/thank-you-for-listening-download-these-sel-resources-now" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;https://info.variquest.com/thank-you-for-listening-download-these-sel-resources-now&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;With social-emotional learning being an underrated and under-utilized tool in schools until recent years, having customizable SEL visuals and hands-on learning supports empowers educators to reach their students when sometimes district support can be lacking. We welcome you to our podcast where Howard and Charles will discuss promoting consistent messaging, concept reinforcement, and teaching to the whole child.In our podcast discussions as well as the linked resources, you will see how visual supports can make an impact in helping your students reach social-emotional development goals. You can also learn more about Howard’s company, VariQuest, at &lt;a href="https://www.variquest.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;https://www.variquest.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;</description>

With over 20 years in teaching at the elementary level, Howard Shaw made it his mission in the classroom to truly connect with students, and make them love school again. Moving into his next professional chapter, he joined a brand in the education...

With over 20 years in teaching at the elementary level, Howard Shaw made it his mission in the classroom to truly connect with students, and make them love school again. Moving into his next professional chapter, he joined a brand in the education space called VariQuest, which not only provides tools that save teachers precious time, but also focuses on providing social-emotional learning content opportunities he truly believes in. <a href="https://info.variquest.com/thank-you-for-listening-download-these-sel-resources-now" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here to download some for free!</a> (<a href="https://info.variquest.com/thank-you-for-listening-download-these-sel-resources-now" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://info.variquest.com/thank-you-for-listening-download-these-sel-resources-now</a>) With social-emotional learning being an underrated and under-utilized tool in schools until recent years, having customizable SEL visuals and hands-on learning supports empowers educators to reach their students when sometimes district support can be lacking. We welcome you to our podcast where Howard and Charles will discuss promoting consistent messaging, concept reinforcement, and teaching to the whole child.In our podcast discussions as well as the linked resources, you will see how visual supports can make an impact in helping your students reach social-emotional development goals. You can also learn more about Howard’s company, VariQuest, at <a href="https://www.variquest.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.variquest.com</a>.

The Importance of Social-Emotional Learning [SEL] Visuals in Schools with Howard Shaw

<description>Amit Thaker is a champion of mental health advocacy, focusing on increasing access to care and decreasing the stigma associated with mental health treatment. In 2017, while serving on the Sr. Leadership team of an acute care psychiatric hospital, he witnessed the immense issues with the way the system worked. He spent the next two years creating and launching ReferralGPS, a company laser focused on tackling the problem of connecting patients into treatment. Partnering with schools and other organizations, ReferralGPS has been able to move the needle and help thousands of individuals obtain appropriate care.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Prior to launching ReferralGPS, he led initiatives at area health systems including primary care mental health integration, community relations, psychiatric recruitment and strategic planning. Amit is personable and encouraging. He partners and collaborates with school social workers to help understand how to connect students with the services that they need outside of school. He has a personal connection to a system that he’s worked in and allowed his knowledge of the healthcare system to impact his growth. He has a special perspective on the importance of mental health because of his role inside of hospital administration and his partnering with schools across the state of Illinois. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Common Ground Education Podcast is happy to welcome Amit Thaker to the podcast to further our conversation about the importance of mental health. Amit is welcomed to the show to bring us closer as a network and offer school social workers knowledge outside our professional domain. Join us by listening this month to our special guest Amit Thaker as we honor the vital recognition of mental health awareness.</description>

Amit Thaker is a champion of mental health advocacy, focusing on increasing access to care and decreasing the stigma associated with mental health treatment. In 2017, while serving on the Sr. Leadership team of an acute care psychiatric hospital, he...

Amit Thaker is a champion of mental health advocacy, focusing on increasing access to care and decreasing the stigma associated with mental health treatment. In 2017, while serving on the Sr. Leadership team of an acute care psychiatric hospital, he witnessed the immense issues with the way the system worked. He spent the next two years creating and launching ReferralGPS, a company laser focused on tackling the problem of connecting patients into treatment. Partnering with schools and other organizations, ReferralGPS has been able to move the needle and help thousands of individuals obtain appropriate care. Prior to launching ReferralGPS, he led initiatives at area health systems including primary care mental health integration, community relations, psychiatric recruitment and strategic planning. Amit is personable and encouraging. He partners and collaborates with school social workers to help understand how to connect students with the services that they need outside of school. He has a personal connection to a system that he’s worked in and allowed his knowledge of the healthcare system to impact his growth. He has a special perspective on the importance of mental health because of his role inside of hospital administration and his partnering with schools across the state of Illinois. Common Ground Education Podcast is happy to welcome Amit Thaker to the podcast to further our conversation about the importance of mental health. Amit is welcomed to the show to bring us closer as a network and offer school social workers knowledge outside our professional domain. Join us by listening this month to our special guest Amit Thaker as we honor the vital recognition of mental health awareness.

The Importance of Mental Health Awareness with Amit Thaker

<description>Illinois Association for School Social Worker (IASSW) is vital organization that helps prop up the profession of School Social Work. IASSW has a wonderful history of pioneers that have helped trail blaze the profession that we recognize today. IASSW takes leadership in centralizing training for school social workers by hosting yearly conferences. They also provide several opportunities for online PD. IASSW takes leadership in state policy advocacy. This organization is made up of volunteers and Illinois has been blessed by their contributions. President Dr. Tiffany Nelson is in the midst of her second term. She graces the podcast to speak about her passion for the organization, this year's conference, membership benefit improvements (new website features) and her experience with national organizations/committees (SSWAA). Thanks to Dr. Nelson for all her work for students and school social workers. Her work translates to tangible positive change to education in the state of Illinois.</description>

Illinois Association for School Social Worker (IASSW) is vital organization that helps prop up the profession of School Social Work. IASSW has a wonderful history of pioneers that have helped trail blaze the profession that we recognize today. IASSW...

Illinois Association for School Social Worker (IASSW) is vital organization that helps prop up the profession of School Social Work. IASSW has a wonderful history of pioneers that have helped trail blaze the profession that we recognize today. IASSW takes leadership in centralizing training for school social workers by hosting yearly conferences. They also provide several opportunities for online PD. IASSW takes leadership in state policy advocacy. This organization is made up of volunteers and Illinois has been blessed by their contributions. President Dr. Tiffany Nelson is in the midst of her second term. She graces the podcast to speak about her passion for the organization, this year's conference, membership benefit improvements (new website features) and her experience with national organizations/committees  (SSWAA). Thanks to Dr. Nelson for all her work for students and school social workers. Her work translates to tangible positive change to education in the state of Illinois.

IASSW President Dr. Tiffany Nelson: Organization Update 2022-23

<description>Welcome to a wonderful discussion with Dr. Barthelus, Director of Practice Innovations at CASEL and Dr. Skoog-Hoffman Director of Research Practice-Partnerships at CASEL. In this episode we talk about the importance of the equity lens when installing or implementing social emotional learning in schools. Additionally, Dr. Barthelus and Dr. Skoog-Hoffman help us navigate the world of SEL at the middle school and high school level.</description>

Welcome to a wonderful discussion with Dr. Barthelus, Director of Practice Innovations at CASEL and Dr. Skoog-Hoffman Director of Research Practice-Partnerships at CASEL. In this episode we talk about the importance of the equity lens when installing...

Welcome to a wonderful discussion with Dr. Barthelus, Director of Practice Innovations at CASEL and Dr. Skoog-Hoffman Director of Research Practice-Partnerships at CASEL. In this episode we talk about the importance of the equity lens when installing or implementing social emotional learning in schools. Additionally, Dr. Barthelus and Dr. Skoog-Hoffman help us navigate the world of SEL at the middle school and high school level.

CASEL and Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Dr. Barthelus and Dr. Skoog-Hoffman

<description>In this Observatory Episode, Dr. Sanjay Nanwani interviews Dr. Phillip M. Brown, PhD. Philip M. Brown, PhD serves as President of the International Center for Assault Prevention. He is a Senior Consultant for the National School Climate Center and a Fellow, Center for Applied Psychology at Rutgers University, where he created and directed the Center for Social and Character Development, conducting research for the U.S. Department of Education on social emotional and character development programs. He is the author of numerous government publications, articles, and two books, the two volume, Handbook of Prosocial Education (2012) and School Discipline: A Prosocial Perspective (2016), both of which he co-authored and edited. Here is our conversation with him on a range of issues relating to improving school climate and how to build safe, supportive and engaging schools."</description>

In this Observatory Episode, Dr. Sanjay Nanwani interviews Dr. Phillip M. Brown, PhD. Philip M. Brown, PhD serves as President of the International Center for Assault Prevention. He is a Senior Consultant for the National School Climate Center and a...

In this Observatory Episode, Dr. Sanjay Nanwani interviews Dr. Phillip M. Brown, PhD. Philip M. Brown, PhD serves as President of the International Center for Assault Prevention. He is a Senior Consultant for the National School Climate Center and a Fellow, Center for Applied Psychology at Rutgers University, where  he created and directed the Center for Social and Character Development, conducting research for the U.S. Department of Education on social emotional and character development programs. He is the author of numerous government publications, articles, and two books, the  two volume, Handbook of Prosocial Education (2012) and School Discipline: A Prosocial Perspective (2016), both of which he co-authored and edited.  Here is our conversation with him on a range of issues relating to improving school climate and how to build safe, supportive and engaging schools."

Improving School Climate w/ Dr. Philip M. Brown: Observatory for School Climate and Violence Prevention Series

Welcome to Common Ground Education Podcast. The Podcast is focused on progressive education, mental health resources and multi-disciplinary collaboration. The goal is provide needed information to professionals in the educational domain. The host is a school social worker but the podcast is meant for any professional who works in the educational world.

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