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The Empowered Superintendent edWebinar Series
School district leaders face many challenges leading schools and driving school improvement. Collaboration with peers is one of the most effective ways to learn about effective ideas and practices. CoSN and edWeb.net have launched an online professional learning community and edWebinar series to help superintendents connect and collaborate to help each other in this endeavor. You can attend the edWebinars live to connect with peers in real time, or view the recordings. Join the Super-Connected community on edWeb for online discussions and resources.
“The CoSN/edWeb superintendent webinar series allows us to leverage technology to engage in conversations each month with district leaders who are leading the way in meeting the learning needs of all students, and providing a valuable guide for others to follow.”
—Ann McMullan, Project Director, CoSN Empowered Superintendents Program.
Upcoming edWebinars
Cyber Security: Concerns, Strategies and Solutions for Schools
Monday, November 11 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time
Presented by Dr. Peter Aiken, Superintendent, Manheim Central School District, PA; Dr. Michael Lubelfeld, Superintendent of Schools, North Shore School District 112, IL; and Dr. Donna Wright, Director of Schools, Wilson County Schools, TN
During this edWebinar three superintendents share their perspectives and experiences in dealing with the multiple issues that contribute to the complexity of managing and assuring cyber security in a K-12 learning environment.
Effective Professional Learning: The Secret Sauce for Successful Classroom Transformations
Monday, December 9 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time
Presented by Dr. Mark Benigni, Superintendent, Meriden Public Schools, CT; Barbara Haeffner, Director of Curriculum and Instructional Technology, Meriden Public Schools, CT; and Susan Moore, Supervisor of Blended Learning, Meriden Public Schools, CT
Join in this edWebinar discussion as the superintendent, the director of curriculum, and the instructional technology and the supervisor of blended learning in the Meriden Public School District in Connecticut share the collaborative work they do to assure that professional learning experiences for teachers, administrators and staff in their school district is impactful and effective in changing classroom practice across their district.
Leading Digital Learning: Successful Strategies for 1:1 Implementations
Monday January 13 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time
Presented by Dr. Mark Benigni, Superintendent, Meriden Public Schools, CT; Dr. Doug Brubaker, Superintendent, Fort Smith Public Schools, AR; Dr. Charles Dumais, Superintendent and Executive Director, Cooperative Educational Services, CT; and Dr. Mary Wegner, Superintendent, Sitka School District, AK
Join this edWebinar with four superintendents who are recognized as technology leaders in their field. They will share what it takes to successfully deploy, implement and sustain a commitment to digital learning. Each will share the “why” behind their successful technology initiatives. This edWebinar will be of particular value to school superintendents, K-12 school and district leaders, and aspiring leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.
View the Recordings of Previous edWebinars
Cyber Security: A Critical School District Priority
Nov. 12, 2018
Presented by Steve Bradshaw, Superintendent, Columbia Falls School District 6, MT; Juan Cabrera, Superintendent, El Paso ISD, TX; and Dr. Gary Lilly, Superintendent, Bristol Tennessee City Schools, TN
View the recording
Cloud Computing: Taking Advantage of the Latest Technologies
Dec. 10, 2018
Presented by Dr. Doug Brubaker, Superintendent, Fort Smith Public Schools, AR; Dr. Hank Thiele, Superintendent, Community HS District 99, IL; and Frankie Jackson, Chief Technology Officer and Assistant Superintendent, Cypress Fairbanks ISD, TX
View the recording
Leadership for Mobile Learning: Creating a Shared Vision
Jan. 14, 2019
Presented by Dr. Peter Aiken, Superintendent, Manheim Central School District, PA; Michelle Murphy, Superintendent, Rim of the World School District, CA; and Dr. Randy Ziegenfuss, Superintendent, Salisbury Township School District, PA
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Online Assessment: An Evolving Landscape and New Opportunities
Feb. 11. 2019
Presented by Glenn Robbins, Superintendent of Tabernacle Township School District, NJ; and Dr. Donna Wright, Director of Schools, Wilson County Schools, TN
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Accessibility: Effective, Equitable Learning Environments for All Students
Mar. 11, 2019
Presented by Matthew J. Miller, Superintendent, Lakota Local Schools, OH; Dr. Tom Muzzey, Superintendent, Orchard Farm R-V School District, MO; and Dr. Donna Wright, Director of Schools, Wilson County Schools, TN
View the recording
Rural Districts Taking the Digital Leap
Apr. 8, 2019
Presented by Ned Kirsch, Superintendent, Franklin West Supervisory Union, VT; Dr. Mary Wegner, Superintendent, Sitka School District, AK; and Dr. Suzanne Lacey, Superintendent, Talladega County Schools, AL
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Strategic Technology Planning and Investment
May 13, 2019
Presented by Ann Linson, Superintendent, East Noble School Corporation, IN; Randy Squier, Superintendent, Coxsackie-Athens Central School District, NY; and Dr. Gabe Soumakian, CEO and Founder, Sup Du Jour Consulting Group, CA
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Closing the Homework Gap: Digital Equity for All Students
June 10, 2019
Presented by Dr. Carol L. Kelley, Superintendent, Oak Park Elementary School District 97, IL; Michael Arensdorff, Senior Director of Technology, Oak Park Elementary School District 97, IL; David J. Seleb, Executive Director, Oak Park Public Library, IL; and Dr. Beth Holland, Digital Equity Project Director, CoSN
View the recording
Smart Network Design for Transformation and Innovation: Reaching in and Beyond the Classroom
July 8, 2019
Presented by Frankie Jackson, Independent K-12 Chief Technology Officer, Houston, TX; Glenn Robbins, Superintendent, Tabernacle Township School District, NJ; and Matthew J. Miller, Superintendent, Lakota Local Schools, OH
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Assuring Student Data Privacy: Lessons for Our Times
Oct. 14, 2019
Presented by Dr. Chris Gaines, Superintendent, Mehlville School District, MO; Andrew Moore, CIO, Boulder Valley School District, CO; and Linnette Attai, Project Director, CoSN Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program
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The Empowered Superintendent: Driving K-12 Innovation
Sept. 9, 2019
Presented by Dr. Deborah Kerr, Superintendent, Brown Deer School District, WI, President of AASA; Dr. David Schuler, Superintendent, Township High School District 214, IL, Chair, CoSN Superintendents Advisory Panel, AASA 2018 Superintendent of the Year; and Keith Krueger, CEO, CoSN
View the Recording
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