Students are likely to underperform academically when chronically absent from school, which can exasperate teachers. They might wonder what parents are doing about the problem or if they even know what’s going on. They are inclined to call the parent immediately to focus on the attendance concern. However, that outreach can push the parent away.
America is a melting pot where people from all over the world come to seek a better life, which includes many students for whom English is a second language. How do schools support so many newcomer students?
Presented by Rebecca A. Palacios, Ph.D., NBCT, Author and Early Childhood Teacher and Expert
Moderated by Kim Carlton, Senior Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Presented by Viviana Hall, Global Bilingual-ESL-Dual Language Consultant, Viviana Hall Consulting; Lori Lynch, Vice President of Professional Learning, Britannica Education; and Criselda Dixon, Customer Experience Manager, Britannica Education
Presented by Lorri Hobson, Former Director of ADM/Attendance, Cleveland Metropolitan School District (OH), and Director of Product Development, Attendance Works
Educators constantly strive for student success, but there is still an achievement gap. To help combat this, students need educational resources outside of the classroom, and home libraries can be just the thing.
Presented by Kelly Moran, Ed.D., Director of Instructional Programs, Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve; LaTrice Carter, Regional Outreach Director, Kids Read Now; and Kristen Walter, Ed.D., Chief Executive Officer, Kids Read Now
Presented by Dr. Jeannette Long, Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials; and Jen Jump, Senior Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Moderated by Heather Brooke, Vice President of Professional Learning, Teacher Created Materials
Presented by Kate Pechacek, K12 Strategic Advisor, TalkingPoints; and Kristie Werner, Senior Product Marketing Manager, TalkingPoints
Presented by Kate Pechacek, K12 Strategic Advisor, OpendoorsEd; Dr. Pamela Shay, Director of Federal Programs, Springfield City School District (OH); and Jason Velasco, Vice President, Business Development, TranslateLive