"Before" Strategies: Building Vocabulary THROUGH Background Knowledge
This week, Debbie and Kim bring our listeners a quick 8 minutes on using something they call “BEFORE” strategies, which are a way to strengthen vocabulary instruction for adolescent learners. We're co...
19 Maalis 20217min
The Importance of Building Background Knowledge and Vocabulary
We're diving deeper into last week's interview with educational journalist Natalie Wexler, to unpack the great ideas she shared. Are you considering the role background knowledge and vocabulary play i...
12 Maalis 202112min
Author Interview: Bridging the Knowledge Gap
Did you know? The biggest determinant of reading comprehension is not decoding ability or comprehension skills - it's background knowledge! In this episode, SST8 consultants ask eight questions of aut...
5 Maalis 202138min
Real Relationships in Action: Greenwood Early Learning Center
At the heart of a strong PBIS framework is always strong relationships. Can you identify all of the relationships in action at Greenwood Early Learning Center (right here in region 8)? Join three staf...
26 Helmi 20219min
Season 2 Trailer
8 with 8 is back. (Actually, we never left!) Our second season is going to shift gears and focus on evidence-based literacy instruction. Specifically, we'll be looking at how background knowledge, voc...
25 Helmi 20214min
Connecting Schools with Their Communities
Head, Hands and Heart: What does this have to do with community engagement? Join Michelle and Stephanie for 8 minutes to find out! Co-hosts: Michelle Smith and Stephanie Denham, SST8 Educational Con...
19 Helmi 20218min
Growing Partnerships with Families
Educators agree that it is critical for schools to build strong and positive relationships with the families they serve. What barriers get in the way, and how can schools expand beyond traditional wa...
12 Helmi 202115min
Supporting Positive Staff Relationships
Staff relationships matter in schools. Join Stacey and Stephanie in this short 8 minute look into research and district examples that highlight the power of staff relationships. Co-hosts: Stacey Smith...
5 Helmi 20218min
