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Whole-Child Teaching and Learning: Essential Framework for Learning Differences
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
Presented by Tami Hill-Washington, Ed.M., Executive Director, MLFC, Center for Whole-Child Education; and Sarah Carranza, Elementary & World Language Instructor, Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching & Learning Innovation, Arizona State University
Moderated by Barbara Pape, Senior Director, Learner Variability Project, Digital Promise
Sponsored by Digital Promise
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Whole-child teaching and learning is a transformative approach to education that goes beyond academic instruction. It helps teachers personalize learning by also addressing the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of each student. While this approach is effective for all students, it is particularly critical for students with learning differences.
In this edWebinar, the presenters fully define what it means to teach to the whole child. They also discuss why this holistic approach is especially critical for students with learning differences. A major focus is on moving the research to practice, as they showcase what whole-child teaching can look like in classrooms. Viewers leave with:
- A deep understanding of whole-child theory
- Details on how whole-child teaching is key for students with learning differences
- Specific strategies on implementing the whole-child approach to classroom teaching
- An exploration of how to use the Learner Variability Navigator to understand and implement whole-child classroom practice
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, and district leaders.
About the Presenters
Tami Hill-Washington serves as Executive Director at the Center for Whole-Child Education, a part of Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation at Arizona State University, emphasizing the importance of whole-child education as a transformative approach to support children’s learning and development, rooted in the science of learning that integrates various educational resources and community actions to foster holistic growth in students. Prior to Turnaround, Tami held a variety of positions within the K-12 system: social studies teacher (grades 5–12), dean of students (grades K–4), assistant principal (grades K–2), and instructional coach consultant.
Previously, Tami worked in a top-performing charter management organization, Success Academy, where she was a Dean of Students, Assistant Principal for K-2, and Adjunct Professor with Touro College in conjunction with Success Academy’s alternative teacher license program. As an adjunct professor, she taught graduate students curriculum development and classroom management for students with disabilities (SPED), supervised field experiences for general education and SPED grades 1-6, and supervised teacher practicum in SPED grades 1-6. Tami holds an Ed.M. in educational leadership from Teachers College Columbia University, an M.A. in education from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, and a B.S. in sociology from St. Cloud State University.
Sarah Carranza teaches a variety of undergraduate courses in the Elementary Education Department in the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation at Arizona State University, specializing in the teaching of English language learners. She spent 22 years in Arizona public schools teaching mostly Spanish in middle and high school. She led a world language department for four years and taught Spanish immersion to middle schoolers. She also teaches in the MLFC graduate program, specializing in world and native language methods, equity, and inclusion. She has been with MLFC since 2018.
About the Moderator
Barbara Pape, Senior Director for the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise, led a three-year national survey on learner variability and teacher practice, wrote the paper defining learner variability, hosts a monthly webinar series, and co-developed The IEP Project. Previously, she worked in policy analysis and communications for nonprofits and in the U.S. Senate. Barbara has written for numerous publications, including The 74, Getting Smart, and Parents Magazine, and was editor of the first electronically delivered education newsletter, the Daily Report Card. She also produced the Teaching & Learning conference for the National Board, worked in the communications office for the AFT during President Al Shanker’s tenure, and headed up government relations for the City Colleges of Chicago. As a first-generation college student, she earned an Ed.M. at Harvard in reading and literacy and is working on a Ph.D. at the University College London. She launched her career as a middle school language arts teacher.
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Digital Promise is a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner. We work with educators, researchers, technology leaders, and communities to design, investigate, and scale innovations that support learners, especially those who’ve been historically and systematically excluded. Our vision is that every person engages in powerful learning experiences that lead to a life of well-being, fulfillment, and economic mobility. For more information, visit the Digital Promise website and follow Digital Promise for updates.
