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Tier 1 Interventions

Math intervention, writing intervention, neurobiology, and cognitive-based learning - Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer are sharing how to incorporate them into your classroom. Jonily is a secondary math teacher and instructional coach for math K-12. Cheri is an occupational therapist specializing in neurology-based treatment across the lifespan and a Strategy-based Interventionist. Jonily secretly calls Cheri her Lesson Plan Whisperer because Cheri is always in her head, reminding her of the foundations of development before academics begin.

They met in 2018 and have been talking ever since. Together, they have discovered the Miracle Math Classroom. This classroom embeds all math standards from Kindergarten to twelfth grade, plus neuro-based interventions that improve proficiency and boost student engagement. Both gifted and learning support students thrive using the interventions they share, plus all students in between. Using cognitive enhancing techniques strategically placed in the lesson plan, students learn more and enjoy school more, and fewer students get removed from critical instruction for Tier Three Interventions.

Jonily has discovered how to teach all Kindergarten through algebra math standards using twelve, that’s right, twelve Reference Tasks. They include the Pizza Problem, 120-Chart, Paper Folding, Making Rectangles, Quick Dots, Locker Problem, Jesse and Kay, Geoboard, Candy Problem, Paint Problem, Staircase, and the Function Machine.

Cheri uses Body-Brain Anchors to ignite the flame inside everyone’s brain for learning. Whether a person is five or 90, her strategy-based interventions will ignite that flame. These Brain-Body Anchors include the Handstand Flip, Interlaced Bilateral Integration, and the Body Sentence Alphabet.

Together, they connect the puzzle behind math instruction and instructional delivery alongside these cognitive-enhancing activities to maximize math education for all students.

Join us live on the third Saturday of the month, sans July, for the math behind the Reference Task. Every live event is approximately 2.5 contact hours. The first 30-ish minutes become this podcast. To hear the entire training, join our membership program.

Please note: we will not record on holiday weekends. Join our mailing list for updates on dates.

To join us live, register at Tier1interventions.com. The 2.5-hour sessions include the PowerPoint slides, additional audio files of Jonily teaching the Reference Task, resources from Cheri, and much more. A subscription to these 2.5-hour Workshops is $97/month or $947/year.

Membership includes:
*Approximately 27.5 hours of direct training per year
*Audio files of Jonily's Hear Me Teach segments - complete
*PowerPoint Slides to grab and use in your Magic Math Classroom
*Resources from Jonily and Cheri for you and your students
*A copy of Math DYSconnected when released.

Or, you can listen to the first segment on your favorite podcast app for free; no membership is required. No matter how you listen, you will come away with golden nuggets that will transform your classroom.

Reach out to Jonily: [email protected]
Reach out to Cheri: [email protected]

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Mathematics Science Language Learning Education Teaching
Update frequency
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Average duration
28 minutes
Episodes
56
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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How Visuals are Changing Math Education: S2 E1

How Visuals are Changing Math Education: S2 E1

Dive into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and mathematics with educators Jonily and Cheri. Discover the groundbreaking Quick Dots intervention, designed to bridge the gap for students wi…

00:27:57  |   Tue 03 Sep 2024
Core Classroom Math Activty Using Paper: T1I S1 E14

Core Classroom Math Activty Using Paper: T1I S1 E14

Join us for an insightful episode of Tier 1 Interventions as we delve into the power of the 120 chart in revolutionizing math instruction. Discover research-based strategies to strengthen core instru…

00:30:03  |   Tue 20 Aug 2024
Enhancing Number Sense with Rectangles: T1I S1 E13

Enhancing Number Sense with Rectangles: T1I S1 E13

Unlock your students' potential by incorporating rectangles into your math lessons! In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, we explore the power of using shapes to enhance number sense and mathemati…

00:46:47  |   Tue 06 Aug 2024
Teaching the 120chart to 6th grade students: T1I S1 E12

Teaching the 120chart to 6th grade students: T1I S1 E12

Join us for an insightful episode of Tier 1 Interventions as we delve into the power of the 120 chart in revolutionizing math instruction. Discover research-based strategies to strengthen core instru…

00:18:17  |   Tue 16 Jul 2024
How to Use the Pizza Problem for Math Intervention: T1I S1 E11

How to Use the Pizza Problem for Math Intervention: T1I S1 E11

Discover the power of the "Pizza Problem," a versatile Tier 1 math intervention strategy that can be used with kindergarten through high school students. Tier 1 Interventions explain the concept of r…

00:44:03  |   Tue 02 Jul 2024
Power of Visual Perception in Math | T1I S1 E10

Power of Visual Perception in Math | T1I S1 E10

In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, hosts Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer discuss the disconnect between visual perception and math skills in young learners. They explore using visual aids li…

00:27:22  |   Tue 18 Jun 2024
Improve Number Sense and Attention using Visuals: T1I S1 E9

Improve Number Sense and Attention using Visuals: T1I S1 E9

Delve into the power of visuals in enhancing math instruction. Join us as we explore how visuals can revolutionize how students perceive and understand mathematics, particularly those with learning d…

00:22:04  |   Tue 04 Jun 2024
How to Remedy a Struggling Math Student in the Classroom: T1I S1 E8

How to Remedy a Struggling Math Student in the Classroom: T1I S1 E8

In this episode of Tier One Interventions, we discuss how to help struggling math students in the general education classroom. We cover topics such as the importance of movement in math, the benefits…

00:23:11  |   Tue 21 May 2024
Vestibular system and its impact on learning and academics: S1 E7

Vestibular system and its impact on learning and academics: S1 E7

Vestibular system and its impact on learning and academics.


In today's "Tier 1 Interventions" episode, we dive into the fascinating world of proprioception and the vestibular system, exploring their c…

00:33:34  |   Tue 07 May 2024
Proprioceptive strategies you can use in the core classroom: T1I S1 E6

Proprioceptive strategies you can use in the core classroom: T1I S1 E6

In the latest Tier 1 Interventions podcast episode, we had the pleasure of delving deep into the often overlooked but crucially important sensory strategies that can significantly enhance classroom l…

00:20:20  |   Tue 16 Apr 2024
Enhance Memory and Learning by Unraveling the Sensory Puzzle: T1I S1 E5

Enhance Memory and Learning by Unraveling the Sensory Puzzle: T1I S1 E5

In this episode, co-hosts Cheri Dotterer and Jonily Zupancic explored the intricate relationship between the sensory system and learning in the classroom. Their discussion shed light on how educators…

00:33:17  |   Tue 02 Apr 2024
The Numeracy Cycle: A Four-Step Process to Mastering Mathematics: T1I E4

The Numeracy Cycle: A Four-Step Process to Mastering Mathematics: T1I E4

Welcome to the Tier 1 Interventions podcast, where we explore groundbreaking strategies for enhancing classroom learning and engagement. I'm your co-hosts, Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer. In this…

00:28:36  |   Tue 19 Mar 2024
How to stimulate intentional thinking in the 21-century classroom: T1I E3

How to stimulate intentional thinking in the 21-century classroom: T1I E3

Welcome to our latest episode of the "Tier One Interventions" podcast, where we delve into the critical role of foundational classroom strategies in maximizing learning for all students. This episode…

00:22:53  |   Tue 05 Mar 2024
How do Tier 1, 2, 3 impact the classroom: T1I E2

How do Tier 1, 2, 3 impact the classroom: T1I E2

In this episode of the Tier 1 Interventions Podcast, hosts Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer dive deep into the impact of Tier 1, 2, and 3 interventions on classroom learning. Their discussion sheds…

00:26:10  |   Tue 20 Feb 2024
Miracle Math Classroom: T1I S1 E1

Miracle Math Classroom: T1I S1 E1

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In this enlightening episode of Tier One Interventions, hos…

00:21:23  |   Tue 06 Feb 2024
Tier 1 Interventions Podcast Trailer

Tier 1 Interventions Podcast Trailer

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00:03:33  |   Fri 02 Feb 2024
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