Presented by Erikk Henderson-Hood, Education Content Manager, Common Sense Media; Daniel Vargas Campos, Senior Program Manager, Common Sense Media; and Eisha Buch, Experienced Educator, Head of Teaching and Learning, Common Sense Media
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Algebra I Success for All: From Gatekeeper to Gateway
Student success in Algebra 1 is a key step towards success in advanced mathematics and future academics, but not all students have opportunities to succeed and grow in math. In the edLeader Panel “Creating Paths to Algebra I Success: From Gatekeeper to Gateway,” experts and education leaders from districts that are part of the National Math Improvement Project discussed ways to ensure that all students have a chance to succeed in Algebra 1 and beyond.
Roll Call: How One School Reversed Absenteeism and Ignited Student Excitement
Chronic absenteeism rates soared as high as 28 percent nationwide during the 2022-2023 school year and 31 percent in Ohio alone. School and district leaders in the edLeader Panel “Roll Call! Addressing the Roots of Absenteeism with MTSS” shared how one Buckeye State school bucks national trends using an innovative approach that has decreased absenteeism rates well below federal and state averages.
Creating Paths to Algebra I Success: From Gatekeeper to Gateway
Presented by Dr. Corey Morrison, Director of Mathematics, Chicago Public Schools (IL); Dr. Frances Baez, Chief Academic Officer, Los Angeles Unified School District (CA); Hillary Knudson, Vice President, Whiteboard Advisors; and Dr. Dia Bryant, NMIP Lead Facilitator, Context Matters Strategy Group
Roll Call! Addressing the Roots of Absenteeism with MTSS
Presented by Todd Hartman, Principal, Creekside Early Childhood School (OH); Jessica Skelton, Assistant Principal, Creekside Early Childhood School (OH); with Special Guest Deana Moss, Director of MTSS, Lakota Local School District (OH); and Ashlie Cox, Customer Success Manager, Branching Minds
Write to Read: Key Handwriting Strategies for Educators to Foster Learning
Presented by Anne Valvoda, Education Consultant, Curriculum Specialist; and Roxanne Thompson, OTR, Occupational Therapist, Learning Without Tears
Addressing Mental Health Challenges in K-12 Schools
Presented by Tyrrell Jeffries, Director, K-12 Initiatives, Active Minds; Sheina Koolik, Program Associate, K-12 Engagement, Active Minds; and Ashley Hill, Senior Manager, K-12 Partnerships, Active Minds
Adolescent Mental Wellness in Crisis: What Can High Schools Do?
Presented by Jane Choi, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, Committee for Children
Handwriting: The Secret Foundation for Academic Success
Presented by Tania Ferrandino, National Presenter, Learning Without Tears; and Valerie Zaryczny, OTR/L, Learning Without Tears
Focus on the Journey: Essential Skills Teens Need Most
In this edWebinar, we explore the metacognitive and social-emotional skills to best help students navigate this academic and personal life with success, as well as how educators can reinforce these skills, whether in person or at a distance.