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*Links to resources to be added soon! 00:00:00 Molly Rauh Hello and welcome back to this CCIRA Literacy Conversations podcast. I'm your host, Molly Rauh with my co-host... 00:00:08 Jessica Rickert ...Jessica Rickert. Today's podcast features, Whittany La Rocca, Whitney's work centers around authentic reading and writing instruction. Whitney shares, ideas for grammar instruction, blending science of reading and balanced literacy, and the Patterns of Power resource. Well, welcome Whitney....

Pam Minard: Exciting Features of the 2022 Conference 00:00:00 Molly Rauh Hello and welcome back to this CCIRAA Literacy Conversations podcast. I'm your host, Molly Rauh with my co-host... 00:00:08 Jessica Rickert ...Jessica Richert. Today's podcast features Pam Minard CCIRAs 2022 conference chair. We chatted a lot about the exciting opportunities, both learning and fun to get you rejuvenated. Join us on the journey to literacy and learning at the 2022 CCIRA conference, Feb 10, the 11th...

Krista Griffin: CCIRA's Early Career Network 00:00:00 Molly Rauh Hello and welcome back to this CCIRA Literacy Conversations, podcast. I'm your host Molly Rauh with my co-host... 00:00:08 Jessica Rickert ...Jessica Rickert. Today's podcast features, Krista Griffin, who's the co-chair of CCIRAs early career Network committee, the early career networks work centers around supporting pre-service teachers and teachers early in their career. Krista shares learning opportunities at the...

00:00:00 Molly Rauh Hello and welcome back to this CCIA Literacy Conversations podcast. I'm your host Molly Rauh with my co-host... 00:00:08 Jessica Rickert ...Jessica Rickert. Today's podcast features, Melanie Conklin, Melanie's work centers around writing middle grade novels. Melanie shares about her writing process, inspiration for her stories, and how Nicholas Sparks helped her get started in the publishing world. We are here with Melanie Conklin. Thank you, Melanie, for joining us on...

00:00:00 Molly Rauh Hello and welcome back to this CCIRA Literacy Conversations podcast. I'm your host Molly Rauh with my co-host Jessica Rickert. Today's podcast features, Marc Tyler Nobleman. 00:00:14 Jessica Rickert Marc's work centers around writing fiction and nonfiction books for young people, Mark shares how he writes books that grab an interest people will welcome. Mark we're so excited to chat with you tonight. Could you start by telling us a little bit about your...

Transcript created using Maestra. We apologize for any errors. 00:00:00 Molly Rauh Hello and welcome back to the CCIRA literacy conversations podcast. I'm your host Molly Rauh with my co-host , Jessica Rickert. 00:00:09 Jessica Rickert Today's podcast features Pernille Ripp. Pernille's work centers around creating a classroom environment based on student needs. Pernilleshares how important it is to keep students in the forefront of teaching and how to bring joy into the classroom and...

Jason Oleskevich is a veteran teacher in Colorado. After 20 years of teaching, he started thinking the grass was greener outside the teaching realm, but after a year off realized he was a happier person in the classroom. Listen to this episode to hear his story, and find out why teaching is the best career out there for many of us.

Laura Resau, local Colorado author shares her experiences and habits as a writer-anthropologist. Laura specializes in middle grades and young adult books that are inspired by and celebrate cultures she has had the opportunity to visit and learn from. https://www.lauraresau.com/

Author Gordon Korman discusses what he writes, how he writes, and the role teachers and librarians play in getting his books into the hands of young "slacker fans." He discuses how he has challenged himself as an author through the years as he progresses on his way to writing 100 books for middle grade readers.

Katie Garner specializes in making meaning while reading using the science of reading to increase access to books of our primary students.

Tanny McGregor chats with Molly and Jessica about using sketch-notes to make thinking visible and improve comprehension. Resources: Tanny's websiteInk and IdeasQuick video on the bookVIsual Notetaking using Ink and IdeasPlease email cciravideo@gmail.com with any questions or concerns you have about the episode. Thanks for listening!

Troy Hicks: professor of English and Education at Central Michigan University. former middle school language arts teacher, Director of the Chippewa River Writing Project shares about New Literacies in the classroom. Resources: Troy's WebsiteTroy's new book: Mindful Teaching with TechnologyNCTE Definition of literacy in the digital ageAdobe Spark: Free for K-12Northwestern University Knight Lab Storylines ToolsSutoriThinglinkChoose Your Own Adventure - Alice KeelerChippewa River Writing...

Colby Sharp, host of The Yarn Podcast, co-author of Game Changer, editor of The Creativity Project, and co-founder of The Nerdy Book club shares a bit about his recent projects and how to curate a great classroom library. *More show notes to come. Have questions or comments? Please email cciravideo@gmail.com.

Today's guest is Beth Skelton who is a guru of Language Acquisition. Throughout the podcast Beth shares numerous actionable steps to allow teachers to create effective literacy and language instruction. She recommends purposeful planning to support students in producing quality reading, writing, and speaking. Listen in to find out how to leverage student assets and elevate student language success. If you want to learn more from Beth, join us for the 2022 CCIRA Literacy...

Today's podcast was recorded with Erik Palmer, a guru of instructional practices for better spoken communication. Erik shares his philosophy on the importance of teaching speech as a crucial life skill. He has developed a framework to teach students what to do before and during speaking and uses mini lessons throughout the year to practice elements of great speech. He integrates speaking into all areas of instruction to maximize every moment and have students practice these skills. He...

Today on the podcast we have Laura Whale, a literacy specialist whose passions include dyslexia and the science of reading. During our conversation, Laura shared with us a huge list of resources that she explored in her journey in becoming a better teacher. As she said many times: "when we know better, we do better." Resources mentioned during this episode: The Science of ReadingRocky Mountain Branch, International Dyslexia AssociationVirtual Dyslexia SimulationThe Reports by Emily...

Topics with Michele: Grades 1-5Grades 6-8CCIRA

Emily Goldenstein joins Molly and Jessica to talk about how she is tackling teaching during a pandemic and what tips and strategies she uses to manage her time and keep her stress low. Check it out and find out about the special wednesday schedule that lets her tackle some of her feedback goals while meeting student needs.