The Education Table with Katie Novak, EdD
Episodes
Ep 35: Great Teachers Have Coaches Too
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Education Table, Dr. Katie Novak centers the powerful role instructional coaches play in helping schools shift from teacher-cen...
Ep 34: Rethinking Faculty Meetings: From Announcements to Impact
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Education Table, Dr. Katie Novak focuses on how faculty meeting time is often used for logistics, announcements, and informatio...
Ep 33: When Tier 1 Isn’t Working, Pulling More Students Isn’t the Answer
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Education Table, Dr. Katie Novak reframes the commonly cited “80% rule” in MTSS. Rather than treating it as a hard benchmar...
Ep 32: How do we know if we are actually implementing UDL?
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Education Table, Dr. Katie Novak speaks directly to school and district leaders and instructional coaches who want to better un...
Ep 31: When Choosing the “Easy” Option Is Responsible
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Education Table, Dr. Katie Novak examines a common concern with choice: students gravitating toward what is perceived as the “...
Ep30: UDL Isn’t Just for Classrooms: It’s for Small Groups, 1:1 Moments, and Everyday Life
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Education Table, Dr. Katie Novak explores how Universal Design for Learning extends far beyond whole-class teaching. She emphas...
Ep29: How Paraeducators Build Independence Through Universal Design for Learning
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Education Table, Dr. Katie Novak spotlights the essential role paraeducators play in supporting inclusive classrooms. She shar...
Ep28: Measuring What Matters
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Education Table, Dr. Katie Novak explores one of the most common questions educators face when implementing Universal Design fo...
What’s One Routine I Can Redesign Right Now? Redesign Classroom Routines with UDL
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever lost the first 10 minutes of class to chaos, stress, or blank stares you’re not alone. In this episode of The Education Table Podca...
Understanding the Different Types of Scaffolds: When and How to Use Scaffolds to Support Student Learning in the Classroom
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scaffolds are not always temporary, in fact for many, they are essential for building student confidence and skills. In this episode of The Education ...
How to Provide Action-Oriented Feedback to Learners: Effective Feedback Strategies for Teachers
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feedback should never be a one-way street. In this episode of The Education Table Podcast, we’re diving into feedback—what it is, why it matters, ...
Enhancing Rubrics - Supporting Progress Monitoring and Meaningful Feedback with UDL and AI
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rubrics are essential tools for tracking progress and providing meaningful feedback. However, choosing the right rubric and managing it effectively—...
Scaffolding Executive Function Skills: Preparing Future-Ready Students With Learner Agency
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Executive function is one of the most essential skills we can teach our students—it helps them plan, problem-solve, and navigate the world independe...
How Teachers Can Use Big and Small Data Every Day in Their Classrooms
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re talking aboutdata—not just big data (such as test scores and report cards) but the small, everyday data that helps teachers adjust in...
How to Elevate Instructional Design with AI
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re exploring the power of AI—not as a replacement for educators but as a game-changing tool to elevate our work. Katie N...
Three Effective Strategies for Implementing Station Rotations in the Classroom
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Station rotations are one of the most powerful (and realistic) strategies for meeting the needs of diverse learners but knowing how to effectively imp...
Personalize Learning with Playlists
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Education Table, Katie Novak breaks down the ins and outs of learning playlists, a powerful tool that can transform your classr...
Increase Teacher Efficacy with UDL: How to Inspire, Motivate and Get Results
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how to elevate your school's instructional practices by empowering your teachers with Universal Design for Learning (UDL). In this episod...
Making Math Accessible and Engaging for All: UDL Takeaways for K-5
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, math is often still taught the same way it was decades ago, but our students’ needs have evolved, and their performance on standardized tests...
Ways to Increase Teacher Buy-In Towards Inclusive Practices & UDL
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of The Education Table with Katie Novak, we’ll tackle the question, how can I get my team on board with more inclusive practices and...
Inclusion Vs Inclusive Practice
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Education Table, we’re answering the question, what's the difference between inclusion and inclusive practice. While these te...
Equality, Equity, and Learner Agency. Plus: How & Why to Integrate Learner Agency Into Your Equity Work
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Education Table, Katie Novak explores the differences between equality and equity in education, and shares how learner agency...
How to Improve Test Scores With UDL
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of The Education Table with Katie Novak, we’ll tackle the question, does it make sense to implement Universal Design for Learning (U...
How is MTSS Different from RTI?
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of The Education Table with Katie Novak, we’ll tackle the question, what is the difference between Multi-Tiered System of Supports a...
What is Different About the UDL Guidelines 3.0, and Why Are These Differences Important?
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of The Education Table with Katie Novak, we’ll tackle the question, what is different about the updated version of the UDL Guideline...
What is MTSS? A Quick Rundown of Everything a Teacher Needs to Know!
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the Education Table with Katie Novak, we’ll explore the question, what is Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, or MTSS, from ...
What is MTSS? A Quick Rundown of Everything a School Leader Needs to Know
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special leadership edition of the Education Table with Katie Novak, we’ll explore what is a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, or MTSS? I'...
UDL and Differentiated Instruction Explained
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s dive into the dynamic duo of UDL and DI! In this episode of the Education Table with Katie Novak, we’ll tackle the relationship between Univ...
Is Inclusion Really Good for Everyone?
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of The Education Table, Katie Novak tackles the question, is there evidence that inclusion is good for all learners? She discusses the...
Boost Learning Across All Subjects with Student Reflection! 23% Increase in Student Performance!!
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Education Table, Katie Novak answers your burning question, How can you support student reflection in the classroom? She’ll e...
How to Build a More Student-Led Classroom (Because We're Doing Waaayy Too Much for Our Students! )
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Education Table with Katie Novak, we’ll discuss the concept of building a more student-led classroom and share strategies for...
How to Increase Student Engagement with Firm Goals & Teacher Clarity
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Education Table with Katie Novak, we’ll examine the impact of grade-level standards and high expectations on student achievem...
Turns Out, You're Not a Visual Learner After All...The Truth About Learning Styles
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Education Table with Katie Novak, we’ll tackle the research behind learning styles (or the lack of it!) and dive into the su...
Too Many Choices!? The Ideal Number of Options to Offer Learners
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of The Education Table with Katie Novak, we’ll tackle the question, when designing instruction for our learners (our students, our s...
What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the premiere episode of The Education Table, join me, Katie Novak, as I answer the question, what is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? I'm g...
The Education Table Trailer
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Education Table, a micro podcast that serves as a destination for insights into inclusive and innovative education, all in 10 minutes o...