Empowering the Educator Within
Empowering the Educator Within is a practical and inspiring podcast for teachers and education leaders. Hosted by Christina Shala, it covers educational frameworks, planning tools, ELL and language support, reading strategies, and hot topics in education. Each episode links to The Education Blog at www.shalabooks.com for added insight and resources to support your professional growth.
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In this episode of Empowering the Educator Within, host Christina Shala explores a conversation that many educators are quietly having—but few feel confident navigating: how should we assess students on IEPs? Should we report based on their assigned grade level, or where they’re actually working?
Drawing on real-life discussion and personal insight, Christina unpacks the implications of both approaches—highlighting how each can imp...
In this episode of Empowering the Educator Within, we explore three practical strategies schools can use to strengthen learner support programs. From giving support teachers a stronger voice, to setting clear guidelines and scheduling dedicated planning time—these small changes can lead to big improvements in student learning. 🔗 Read the full article at shalabooks.com 🎧 Subscribe for more tips and insights for today’s educators.
In this episode of Empowering the Educator Within, host Christina Shala explores how individualized planners can transform staff development, support mentoring, and align classroom practice with schoolwide goals. Learn why random templates don’t work — and how personalized planning tools lead to meaningful growth.
🔗 Read the blog article this episode is based on: Individualized Teacher Planners: Do They Really Work?
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Every school has a vision—but is it truly driving practice? In this episode of Empowering the Educator Within, we explore why school and district visions often fall short when not backed by a clearly defined educational framework. Learn how a framework turns ideals into action, unifies teaching practices, and boosts student success across all classrooms.
This episode is based on the blog article: A Vision vs. an Educational Frame...
What exactly is an educational framework—and why is it so critical to your school’s success? In this episode, we explore how a well-designed framework becomes the backbone of a school’s vision, culture, and curriculum. You’ll learn how frameworks foster cohesion across departments, support teacher collaboration, empower leadership, and bring clarity to both staff and students. Whether you’re an administrator, coordinator, or classr...
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