Wade Kelly discusses the SWIFT Education Center’s “Build Equity, Join Justice” graphic series and why he created it.https://tinyurl.com/BEJJTranscripthttps://tinyurl.com/BEJJImageSWIFT Unscripted

In this episode of SWIFT’s ongoing Equity-Forward Forums for Educators series, Wade Kelly sits down with educator and co-author of the book Street Data, Dr. Jamila Dugan. The discussion ranges from the embodied effects of post-pandemic fear and anxiety in educators and students to the value of authentic relationship building and avoiding superficia…

Principal Trisha Cook discusses her elementary school’s journey to implement restorative practices, specifically around community-building circles. Transcript available at: https://tinyurl.com/Community-Building-CirclesSWIFT Unscripted

Dr. Cokethea Hill discusses that many of us are in positions where we can make changes to get better outcomes, even on a micro-scale. We're always so focused on those big looming overhauling system changes, and that can prevent us from actually doing anything.Transcript available at: https://tinyurl.com/SphereofInfluence-SWIFT…

Dr. Cokethea Hill discusses that statements alone will not rid our systems of racism. It is actually going to require us to work collaboratively, to acknowledge where racism exists, to deconstruct the policies and practices and protocols that support and uphold it, and to redesign a more equitable future that we all want to see. Transcript availabl…

Dr. Amy Jablonski and Dr. Hollie Pettersson discuss this opportunity to restart schools in the U.S. after COVID-19.Transcript available at: https://tinyurl.com/Transitioning-to-a-New-FutureSWIFT Unscripted

Dr. Dennis Carpenter discusses the need for systemic change that honors the Black community's lived experiences, and the implications for U.S. schools. Transcript available at: https://tinyurl.com/thismomentinhistorySWIFT Unscripted

Assistant Superintendent Susan Hukkanen of the Butte County Office of Education discusses implementation of MTSS in rural education.SWIFT Unscripted

Kimberli Breen discusses with Navjyot Gill and Daryl Thiesen how youth are leaders in building a positive culture in Kern County, California.SWIFT Unscripted

Kimberli Breen discusses Family and Community Engagement with stakeholders in the Bakersfield City School District in Bakersfield, CA.SWIFT Unscripted

Kimberli Breen discusses using SWIFT-FIA to bring about continuous improvement with Lemuel Kwon and Tim Fulenwider from Bakersfield City School District in Bakersfield, California. Transcript available at: https://tinyurl.com/y96r923rSWIFT Unscripted

Dr. Shana Haines, assistant professor in the College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont, shares what she has learned while working with educators and refugee families. She reminds us of the importance of making human connections. Transcript available at: https://tinyurl.com/y8btkpzk…

Dr. Caryn Ward, the associate director of education and measurement for the National Implementation Research Network, discusses the role of implementation drivers in school transformation. Transcript available at: https://tinyurl.com/ycc3q7bgSWIFT Unscripted

In this podcast, film-maker Dan Habib interviews Dr. Cheryl Jorgensen. Dr. Jorgensen is an Inclusive Education Consultant in New Hampshire. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2zyiIV8SWIFT Unscripted

Dr. Wayne Sailor, the director of SWIFT Education Center, defines equity-based MTSS and describes how SWIFT supports implementation. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2z8AByySWIFT Unscripted

Dr. Julie Smith, the Director of Special Programs for the Pendleton School District, shares stories about how schools in Pendleton Oregon are working to engage students and families by embracing local cultures. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2xgN7v0SWIFT Unscripted

Dr. Dan Pollitt shares how his early career experience as a paraeducator in a segregated setting shaped how he later, as a special educator, worked with paraeducators to include and support students with extensive needs. Transcript available at: http://tinyurl.com/yb7zy3zlSWIFT Unscripted

Part 2 of 2. Tailoring education: A journey through differentiating instruction and social/behavioral instruction.Transcript available at http://goo.gl/GuFXFQSWIFT Unscripted

Tailoring education: A journey through differentiating instruction and social/behavioral instruction.Transcript available at: https://goo.gl/FgYCvpSWIFT Unscripted

Kathleen Ellwood, principal of Irvington School in Portland, Oregon shares her experiences implementing SWIFT features. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2soKHqtSWIFT Unscripted

Ivonne Dibblee, Principal of Atkinson Elementary School in Portland, Oregon, shares examples of implementing SWIFT Technical Assistance Practices. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2qXuKrpSWIFT Unscripted

Dr. Amy McCart is the Co-Principal Investigator and Director of Technical Assistance for SWIFT. She reflects on her experiences supporting schoolwide transformation. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2okUGIBSWIFT Unscripted

Dr. Mary Morningstar is the director of the Transition Coalition. She shares suggestions and resources for supporting students with disabilities to achieve their post-school goals. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2nwhntzSWIFT Unscripted

Kimberli Breen is a Regional Facilitator Director with the SWIFT Center. She shares recommendations for engaging families in a multi-tiered system of support. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2mBeauPSWIFT Unscripted

Sue Swenson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) at the U.S. Department of Education, shares about her own experiences and why she believes inclusive education is better for all students. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2jHnVlNSWIFT Unscripted

Dr. Amy Carter, Superintendent of Meridian (Mississippi) Public School District—a SWIFT partner—, shares about how educators and families in her community are collaborating to improve educational outcomes for all students. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2kBUeaJSWIFT Unscripted

Barbara Buswell is PEAK Parent Center’s Executive Director. In this podcast, she shares her perspective as a parent and how she became an advocate for families of children with disabilities. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2ibqs8CSWIFT Unscripted

Dr. Steve Goodman is the Director of Michigan’s Integrated Behavior and Learning Support Initiative (MiBLSi). In this podcast, he discusses implementation of an integrated MTSS approach. Transcript available at: http://bit.ly/2h2NyR5SWIFT Unscripted

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