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For the past 35 years, Steve Barkley has served as an education consultant to school districts, teacher organizations, state departments of education, and colleges and universities nationally and internationally, facilitating the changes necessary for them to reach students and successfully prepare them for the 21st century. A prolific published author, his weekly blog has evolved into a go-to resource for teachers and administrators all over the world. Visit BarkleyPD.com to learn more.
Episodes

Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
The many impacts of the pandemic and school closures include the potential to create increased stress and anxiety for ourselves and our children. In this podcast, you’ll find out how to best spot indications of learners’ stress and ways to reduce and respond.

Thursday May 07, 2020
Teachers Creating Parent Support for Student Learning
Thursday May 07, 2020
Thursday May 07, 2020
In this week's episode of the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast, Steve is joined by Arin Casavant, a science teacher at Bismark Public Schools in North Dakota, to explore how teachers can create parent support in order to maximize student learning during school closures.
Get in touch with Arin: arin_casavant@bismarckschools.org
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes.

Tuesday May 05, 2020
Podcast for Parents: Finding the “Goldilocks” Challenge Sweet Spot (Part 12)
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Maximum learning occurs when learners are in the high-focused attention sweet spot. Parents can observe and gauge where their children are in relation to the sweet spot and support them in reaching the high-focused attention area.
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes.

Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Coaches: Keeping the Focus on Learning and Teaming
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
In this week's episode of the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast, Steve answers questions around learning and teaming during a quarantine summit hosted by Nicole Turner from Simply Coaching & Teaching.
Visit the Simply Coaching & Teaching website here.
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes

Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Coaches: Keeping the Focus on Learning & Teaming
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
In this week's episode of the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast, Steve answers questions around learning and teaming during a quarantine summit hosted by Nicole Turner from Simply Coaching & Teaching.
Visit the Simply Coaching & Teaching website here.
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes

Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Podcast for Parents: Developing Mastery Oriented Learners (Part 11)
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Mastery oriented learners are intrinsically motivated to learn for competency rather than to be driven by external rewards or fear of punishment. They are empowered learners who make conscious choices about effort to learn. Examine what practices you can implement to empower your student.
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes.

Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Podcast for Parents: Continuing a Literacy Focus (Part 10)
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Reading, writing, speaking, listening are critical skills to build students’ school and beyond success. In this podcast Tina Pletan, a school literacy developer, shares strategies for parents of preschoolers through middle grades and suggests some reading time for yourself.
Get in touch with Tina: tina_pletan@bismarckschools.org
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes.

Thursday Apr 23, 2020
A High School Coach & Principal Partnership
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
In this week's episode of the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast, Steve is joined by principal, Larissa McCoy and coach, Robyn Sullivan-Jackson from the Leto Highschool in Hillsborough County Florida, to discuss the coach/principal partnership.
Get in touch with Larissa: larissa.mccoymitti@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Get in touch with Robyn: robyn.sullivan-jackson@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes.

Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Podcast for Parents: The Role of Difficulty & Struggle in Learning (Part 9)
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
What is the difference between practicing for performance (short term) versus practicing for learning (long term)? During this extended learning at home time, explore ways that your learners can become empowered to know how to maximize study and learning time to gain the greatest learning (permanent change). Learning how to learn is a critical life skill.
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes.

Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
How can parents use similarities and differences to assist their children’s learning? Listen as Steve explores strategies parents can use to support their student learner’s understanding and problem solving skills.
Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes.