This year, edWeb has presented over 400 new programs on so many timely topics for PreK-12 educators. Our top 25 rankings are based on the number of registrations the programs received.
Presented by Dr. Olga Cobb, Deputy Superintendent, Elementary, Salem-Keizer School District (OR); and Garla Jalloh, Senior Vice President, Growth & Impact, CORE Learning
Many districts are currently experiencing high levels of teacher attrition and are locked in a constant cycle of teacher replacement, disrupting student learning. While each district faces its own challenges, district leaders identified three key trends during the edLeader Panel “Building Systems for Results: Leadership Stories from Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Lockhart ISD” (part of Trailblazing Leadership Week, featuring insights from education leaders in the trenches of providing a high-quality learning environment for all).
Planning for technology integration is an intentional process. It’s not merely about acquiring new tools but strategically considering how to enhance learning and prepare teachers to incorporate them into their classrooms. Recent research reveals a digital divide, with many educators lacking the necessary support or professional development to deliver effective tech-driven instruction.
Presented by Mark Estrada, Superintendent, Lockhart ISD (TX); and Nancy Brightwell, Chief of Recruitment, Retention and Talent Development, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (NC)
Moderated by Dr. Jennifer Ferrari, CEO and President, ERDI
Faced with a need to improve literacy skills and overall reading achievement, district leaders from Berkeley Unified School District in California (BUSD) knew that, no matter what they did, results wouldn’t be fast or easy. But only after three years of dedicated systematic change in kindergarten through fifth grade, they have seen improvement in not just student scores but also in teacher confidence in their ability to meet students’ needs.
Webinars have become one of the most popular marketing channels for solution providers. Hosting thought leadership and professional learning webinars is a great way for a company at any stage, particularly in these challenging times, to engage with educators for brand recognition, lead generation, content marketing, market insights, and nurturing relationships with education experts and leaders.
Presented by Sonja Bloetner, Director, Office of Multilingual Achievement, Baltimore County Public Schools (MD), and Co-Founder, CREATE Solutions, LLC; Marybelle Marrero-Colón, Associate Director of Professional Development Relations, Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL); and Dr. Kia Johnson, Senior Director, PreK-12 Professional Development and Evaluations, Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL)
Presented by Mary Anne Butler, Superintendent, Stonington Public Schools (CT); David Raleigh, Superintendent, Jamestown School Department (RI); and Shawn Rubin, Executive Director, Throughline Learning
Presented by Ji Soo Song, Director of Projects and Initiatives, SETDA; Michael Ham, Partner, Research and Policy, FullScale; Kurt Beer, Senior Account Executive, MagicSchool AI; Coleen Putaansuu, Title II, Part A Lead Program Supervisor, OSPI, Washington State; Tate Toedman, Federal Program Specialist, Nebraska Department of Education; Elizabeth Foster, Senior Vice President, Research and Strategy, Learning Forward; and Dr. Beth Holland, Managing Director, Research and Policy, FullScale