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De Facto Leaders

Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan

On the De Facto Leaders podcast, host Dr. Karen Dudek-Brannan helps pediatric therapists and educators become better leaders, so they can make a bigger impact with their services. With over 15 years of experience supporting school-age kids with diverse learning needs, Dr. Karen shares up-to-date evidence-based practices, her own experiences and guest interviews designed to help clinicians, teachers, and aspiring school leaders feel more confident in the way they serve their students and clients

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26:17

Why aren’t my students generalizing? (social skills...

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2023/11/22

Social skills groups have been widely criticized recently. They’re often labeled as ableist and not neurodiversity-affirming.I also take issue with the way social skills interventions are often delivered, but for a different reason. When social skills intervention is done, it’s often delivered via 1:1 therapy, in a “pull-out” model; where the child receives intervention in therapy or small class setting.I get regular emails from readers who tell me they see poor generalization, despite

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46:48

BONUS: Accessible career exploration in K-12...

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2023/11/15

Most of us still don’t know what we want to be when we grow up, but at least we know more than we did when we wanted to be pro athletes or “movie stars” (the old people version of influencers). As we have conversations with kids and think about how to prepare them for adulthood, helping kids explore their passions and interests becomes challenging. Not all communities have access to the resources to be able to provide “real-life” career experiences to students. Transporting kids and

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30:29

Time blindness, anxiety, and behavior management

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2023/11/09

When kids have a poor sense of time, the common response is to give them a planner or some kind of a timer.While these tools may be a part of your strategy, they don't address time-blindness.That's why in episode 136 of De Facto Leaders, I’m answering the question: "Why don't timers improve my students' time-management skills?Time-blindness is a hallmark characteristic of executive functioning issues, and most timers don't facilitate these skills.In this episode, I explain why that’s the

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63:03

How to read the room, speak with confidence, and sell...

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2023/11/01

If you want to learn how to present information to school boards, administration, or other leadership or land more speaking engagements, you won’t want to miss this episode! Reading the room is an essential life skill, whether we’re talking about a child navigating recess, or an adult trying to navigate the workplace.For kids, this skill will impact their ability to succeed academically and make friends.For an adult, it not only impacts their relationships, but their ability to get a job,

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50:06

How to help teens get comfortable with discomfort and...

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2023/10/25

Teen’s brains are wired to seek pleasure, avoid pain, and conserve energy. On top of that their prefrontal cortex isn’t fully developed yet, which means they don’t always make decisions that are in their best interest. They’re learning so much about how to navigate relationships and manage their day-to-day lives. Things like:👉Handling setbacks, like not making the sports team or getting the job👉Learning to be comfortable with how they look/sound/act👉Figuring out how to make and keep

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52:56

Is K-12 education preparing kids for the workforce?...

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2023/10/18

The whole point of school is to prepare kids for adult life, but many people worry we aren’t giving kids what they need.Whether kids go right into the workforce after high school or plan to attend college or trade school, they need certain skills to succeed at work. That’s why I wanted to have a discussion about the ins and outs of employee training and onboarding with experts in the learning and development field. In episode 133, I invited Scott Schuette, Zeta Gardner, and Daniel Coonrod

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49:04

Perspective-taking for therapists, educators, and...

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2023/10/11

In some of the work we do with students, we may have to help them interpret the actions of others or help them understand how they’re coming across. Within the context of executive functioning, this is known as perspective-taking.This is an essential life skill in both our professional and personal lives; which is why we need to keep developing this skill through adulthood. With the life coaching industry growing, this has triggered discussions about “mindset”. It can include the way we

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70:58

What are tech and curriculum companies doing for K-12...

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2023/10/04

In K-12 education, there’s been a recent push to go digital, and many educators are wondering if people creating the products have the kids’ best interest in mind; especially in the for-profit space.That’s why I invited Meg Hearn to episode 131 of the De Facto Leaders podcast to get a behind-the-scenes perspective of curriculum and tech products for kids. Meg is an educator with over 20 years of experience. She currently leads a highly collaborative and growing team of curriculum

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62:10

Using private practice to offer accessible services...

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2023/09/27

Most people involved in K-12 education aren’t in it for the money, but with high caseloads and low pay; a lot of people are considering a career transition.For people in therapy roles, private practice is a common option on the table; but many come from a “helping people” mindset and struggle with the idea of focusing on business and revenue.That’s why I invited Ebony Green to episode 130 of the De Facto Leaders podcast to talk about how scaling her private practice has helped her provide

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67:37

Professional learning communities and curriculum...

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2023/09/20

Many of my listeners don’t know this, but I went to a private Catholic school until 8th grade before transitioning to a public high school. I had what I like to call “Catholic school RtI”, where I got extra reading help with Sister Marie (and it paid off!).I’ve focused a lot of my content on issues impacting the public schools, so when I connected with Tom Conroy, a Catholic school principal, I thought he’d bring an interesting perspective to the show; especially because I know that many of

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41:27

Using K-12 education to create opportunities and find...

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2023/09/13

If kids haven’t developed certain academic skills by a certain age, their ability to advance in their education diminishes. This means the opportunities they have in adulthood decreases. As I’ve been talking with different curriculum experts and school leaders, many of them have shared that closing academic skill gaps is an important part of addressing equity issues. Kids need to learn the skills that will enable them to advance in their education because it can substantially expand their

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83:19

Should I get my doctorate? (with Dr. Christy Borders)

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2023/09/06

I’m excited to share episode 127 of De Facto Leaders about a common debate for therapists and teachers:“Is it worth it to get a doctorate?”In this wide-ranging conversation with my colleague Dr. Christy Borders, we discuss ways to build language skills in students with hearing loss, as well as how to decide if it's time to take the leap and get your doctorate. The backstory of this conversation is that I recorded it back when I didn’t have a podcast thinking, “Maybe one day I’ll launch a

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89:27

Behind the scenes of a K-12 staffing company (with...

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2023/08/30

Many clinicians start their careers feeling unprepared to navigate the job market. In a lot of professional groups, I’ve noticed a skepticism towards contract companies, recruiters, and staffing agencies simply because many people working in school settings don’t know who they can trust.If you’ve ever had a recruiter awkwardly slide into your DMs or advertise in your online group without permission, you might be feeling some of that skepticism yourself. There is an art and a science to

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62:06

The Authority: Baruti Kafele on The Equity & Social...

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2023/08/23

This week, I’m sharing an interview from another host on the BE podcast network because I think it’s something you’ll really enjoy. The episode is going live in the De Facto Leaders podcast feed. I’m pleased to bring you a conversation from The Authority Podcast here on the Be Podcast Network. You’ll hear from Principal Baruti Kafele, author of seven best-selling books, including The Equity & Social Justice Education 50.About Baruti KafeleOne of the most sought-after school leadership

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40:45

Time perception, anxiety, and future pacing

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2023/08/16

When I was younger I was fixated on clocks and the passage of time. It’s accurate to say it was an obsession of mine, to the point that it caused me large amounts of anxiety.It got difficult for me to tell when I was future-planning or when I was catastrophizing. On top of that, I had a constant need for sensory input. There are multiple childhood videos of me sitting on the floor, rocking back and forth. Then it was the rocking horse. Then the swing set. Then the end of my bed or a rocking

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60:01

Meditation for educators and the art of giving 85%...

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2023/08/09

I have a love/hate relationship with meditation and mindfulness. I know I should do it. I even talk about why it’s beneficial. But I never want to do it…even though I feel better if I do. If that sounds familiar, you won’t want to miss episode 124 of the “De Facto Leaders” podcast.That’s why I invited Danny Bauer to talk about the impact mindfulness has had on him as a teacher, leader, and thought leader in the field of education. You’ll also appreciate this conversation if you tend to go

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67:09

Creating equitable systems for K-12 math (with...

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2023/08/02

Do flashcards help improve basic numeracy skills? Should we use calculators as a special education accommodation? How many years of math do we really need to take in high school? I invited math curriculum expert Jonathan Regino to episode 123 of the De Facto Leaders podcast to answer some of these questions. With the Science of Reading on the forefront in many districts, we’re starting to have a better understanding of the scope and sequence of English and Language Arts; but this doesn’t

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64:04

Executive functioning for college students: Beyond...

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2023/07/26

What if young adults are still prompt-dependent when they go away to college? Or what if they and their parents aren’t aware of how much support they’re actually getting? On top of that, how can professionals navigate the complexity of supporting language and executive functioning (or knowing when to address which skills)? I invited Jill Fahy to episode 122 of the De Facto Leaders Podcast to answer some of these questions. Jill is a licensed speech-language pathologist and professor in the

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45:12

Do we all have an inner voice (and if not, should we...

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2023/07/19

In different discussion groups, I’ve heard the claim that up to 50% of people don’t have an inner voice. Since much of my work has focused on metacognition and language, I wanted to devote an episode to discussing some common questions that come up regarding this topic. That’s why in episode 121 of the “De Facto Leaders” podcast, I discussed the following:✅Is internal language the best tool to use for reasoning and completing complex tasks?✅Are there times it makes sense to use LESS

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53:28

Career transitions and improv for educators and...

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2023/07/12

If you’ve ever thought about leaving the school systems, you may have wondered what options you have as far as jobs go.Maybe you feel burnt out, or maybe you just want a change and don’t want to walk away from education completely. I understand this dilemma on a deep level, so that’s why I invited Aimee Davis to the De Facto Leaders podcast to talk about how she used her teaching and improv skills to find a fulfilling job outside the school systems. Aimee Davis is the Senior Director of

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