The MCIULearns Podcast
The MCIU Learns podcast is where education leaders, innovators, and experts share insights and best practices to elevate learning and empower schools. Each episode features thought-provoking conversations with thought leaders, presenters, and program directors from Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) and beyond. Whether we’re discussing cutting-edge programs, professional development strategies, or the latest trends in education, our goal is to inspire and build capacity in educators, administrators, and all those passionate about improving student outcomes.
- Update frequency
- every 21 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 68
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Upcoming Text Talk Series: UDL with Loui Lord Nelson
Lauren Benfield and Erin Barry share a unique UDL offering with MCIU and Loui Lord Nelson. Learn more on the MCIU Learning Network!
Creating Excitement in the Mathematics Classroom with Robert Kaplinsky
MCIU kicks off the new season of the OPL Podcast with special guest, Robert Kaplinsky. Robert shares his background, interests, and steps educators are taking with the open-middle and #observeme mov…
Conversations with the Creator: An Introduction to PEAK Relational Training
Lead Project Consultant Kari Kessler meets with Dr. Mark Dixon to discuss the background and structure of the PEAK Relational Training System. Stay tuned to the MCIU Learning network at LEARN.mciu.o…
Graham Fletcher (Round 2): The Five Practices in Practice
Teachers and school leaders join a conversation with Graham Fletcher as he returns to the OPL Podcast to discuss The Five [Mathematics] Practices in Practice.
MCIU Special Educators Network Update
The MCIU Special Educators Network kicked off in February of 2022. Hear more about this unique opportunity for special educators to convene and connect in support of each other and learning for all.
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SDIs in Virtual Learning Environments: Executive Functioning and Series Wrap-Up (Post #6)
OPL Project Consultant Cassie Brusch finishes her series about SDIs in Virtual Environments. Brandon Langer and Cassie Brusch discuss the importance of developing executive functioning skills in vir…
SDIs in Virtual Learning Environments: Student Work SDIs (Post #5)
OPL Project Consultant Cassie Brusch continues her series about SDIs in Virtual Environments. Brandon Langer and Cassie Brusch discuss accommodations and modifications and we can approach Student Wo…
SDIs in Virtual Learning Environments: Instructional SDIs (Post #4)
OPL Project Consultant Cassie Brusch continues her series about SDIs in Virtual Environments. Brandon Langer and Cassie Brusch discuss accommodations and modifications and we can approach Instructio…
Introduction to the MCIU Special Educator's Network
Join project consultants Cassie Brusch and Julie Ortlieb in a conversation about our Special Educator’s Network. The MCIU Special Educator’s Network provides a space and forum to build connections, s…
SDIs in Virtual Learning Environments: Social/Behavioral SDIs (Post #3)
In the latest post from Cassie's series around SDIs in Virtual Environments, Brandon Langer and Cassie Brusch discuss accommodations and modifications and we can approach common SDIs in virtual learn…
Teaching Happier with Suzanne Dailey
We are hoping this podcast leaves you feeling pleasantly underwhelmed. @DaileySuzanne from the Teach Happier Podcast sat down with us to share how small shifts provide big gifts to increase our happ…
SDIs in Virtual Environments: Part 2 (Common SDIs)
In the latest post from Cassie's series around SDIs in Virtual Environments, Brandon Langer and Cassie Brusch discuss accommodations and modifications and we can approach common SDIs in virtual learn…
One Team’s Journey with UDL: Inglewood Elementary School
In this episode, you will hear from members of the Inglewood Elementary School UDL team debrief about their learning as part of the Introduction to UDL Professional Learning Community (PLC) run by th…
SDIs in Virtual Environments: Part I (Intro to SSDVE)
OPL Project Consultant, Cassie Brusch, discusses her upcoming post series "SDIs in Virtual Environments" and how modern educational toolkits can support everyone in the education system.
The first po…
Dr. Ron Whitaker - SEL: What's Love Got To Do With It?
Dr. Ronald W. Whitaker speaks with members of MCIU's Office of Professional Learning about the role of love in his HELP Framework and how to build a sense of love in your spaces despite pandemic and …
Task-Based Mathematics with Graham Fletcher
Season 3 of the OPL podcast kicks off with Graham Fletcher, a mathematics teacher and clinician who will visit the MCIU in early 2022. Click to listen to our conversation about problem-based learnin…
A Conversation with Vicci Tucci, creator and developer of the Competent Learner Model (CLM)
The Competent Learner Model (CLM) is a multi-component, research-validated, instructional package containing solutions for solving the major problems faced by educators and parents of children with a…
Alphabet Soup (Episode #2): PBIS & PaPBS
Continuing our look into the acronyms of education, this week's Alphabet Soup focuses on a long-standing educational initiative, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Essential for Living with Dr. Patrick McGreevy
OPL Project Consultants, Kari Kessler and Carol Grubb, lead a discussion with Dr. Patrick McGreevy about his Essential for Learning program and how teaching through context is a path to success for s…
UDL Partners: A Model to Advance PK-20 Education
Cabrini University and The MCIU Office of Professional Learning have fostered a strong collaborative partnership to support the development of inclusive and intentional learning environments. Join u…