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SUMMARY:Keep Calm and Teach! Managing Emotions and Stress in and Out of the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ginger Welch\, Ph.D.\, IMH-E©\, Associate Professor of Professional Practice\, Oklahoma State University \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nKeeping our focus on the needs of our young children in the classroom is a physically and emotionally demanding task in which we can constantly find our needs set aside. If you feel like you spend all of your time at the end of your rope\, this edWebinar is for you! \nIn this edWebinar\, learn techniques to help teachers stay calm and focused in the classroom\, as well as some specific self-care techniques to implement outside of the classroom. The focus will be on cognitive restructuring\, or changing thoughts\, and how that can help early-care teachers: \n\nIncrease empathy with children and avoid power struggles\nCommunicate clearly with parents and caregivers\nSet healthy boundaries\nIncrease relaxation outside of the classroom\n\nThis recorded presentation will be of particular benefit to preK teachers.  \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Ginger Welch is a licensed psychologist\, infant mental health specialist\, and full-time faculty member at Oklahoma State University. Her expertise is in early childhood mental health\, and she frequently conducts trainings on child maltreatment and health psychology at state and national conferences. She co-edited the 2017 volume\, Family Resilience and Chronic Illness\, and is the author of The Neglected Child and How Can I Help? A Teacher’s Guide to Early Childhood Behavioral Health\, scheduled for release in August 2019. \n  \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nGryphon House\, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190806T170000
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SUMMARY:Helping Youth Transform Negative Behavioral Patterns
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lidia Genovese\, Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society\, Counseling\, Educational/Developmental and Clinical Psychologist\nHosted by Ramsey Jay\, Jr.\, Partner\, 21st Century Thinking \nSponsored by 21st Century Thinking \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAs Dr. Allan Schore put it\, “Kids’ behaviors are simply an expression of their neurological needs.” So\, when young people act out—with violence\, disrespect\, aggression\, withdrawal—in a very real way\, this behavior is how they are managing the discomfort and pain that they feel inside. \nThrough the CABCAA (Cognition\, Affect\, Behavior\, Consequences\, and Adaptive Affect) model\, this edWebinar teaches educators how to help youth change negative behavioral patterns and improve their mental health using an “inside/out” (as opposed to an “outside/in”) approach. The model reflects how all of us create our own reality. Beginning very early in life\, we meet our neurological needs by adjusting to the environment around us through our actions. These actions\, motivated by feelings and reinforced by the consequences of those actions combine to form a “track\,” an ongoing pattern that we often fall into without even realizing. Over time\, our tracks become the personal reality that we experience. \nBy helping young people to surface their tracks\, particularly the unproductive ones\, they can proactively decide which behaviors and thoughts to change. Programs using the CABCAA model are in use throughout Australia and are being piloted in the United States. Some versions specifically target the negative impact of trauma on learning and behavior. Studies have shown that the programs lead to an improvement in the areas of depression\, aggression\, anxiety\, and self-destructive behavior. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers and school and district leaders at the elementary through higher education levels.  \nAbout the Presenter \nLidia Genovese began her professional life as an elementary school teacher and only later\, in 1976\, became a school psychologist. She holds a Masters of Psychology from Curtin University of Technology in Western Australia. She has held leadership roles in the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and is currently Chair of the APS Perth branch. Lidia has developed training programs\, CABCAA – Changing Tracks\, for leaders based on cognitive behavioral principles. CABCAA (the acronym for Cognition\, Affect\, Behavior\, Consequences\, Adaptive Affect) programs are designed for groups that are experiencing psychological difficulties in their lives ranging from elementary school children to adolescents and young adults. Lidia inspires people to make changes in their lives. Her presentations\, delivered with humor and enthusiasm\, are thought provoking\, entertaining\, and based on best practice learning principles. Throughout her career she has developed and run countless workshops for professionals and the community and presented at conferences all around the world. \n \nAbout the Host \nRamsey Jay\, Jr. is a partner in 21st Century Thinking. Additionally\, he is a finance executive and a widely recognized expert on leadership development. Ramsey is a highly sought after international motivational speaker\, strategic communication consultant\, and executive coach. He is driven by his mission\, “Empowering Dreamers to Become Achievers\,” which is also the title of his book. In 2018\, he traveled to Dublin\, Ireland to present his research as a featured speaker at the International Colloquium on Black Males in Education. One of his most memorable engagements was speaking at the White House at an event hosted by former President Barack Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama. Ramsey earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Fresno State where he was a five-time all-conference track and field athlete and his Master of Business Administration from the Tuck School of Business where he was voted speaker of the 105th graduating class. \n  \nJoin the Creating a Positive School Climate community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n21st Century Thinking provides innovative social and emotional learning (SEL) programs to schools that equip youth to “Change Their Tracks” by teaching thinking and decision-making skills in a real\, engaging\, and enjoyable way.
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SUMMARY:Strategies and Supports for Spanish-Speaking Struggling Readers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nelda Reyes\, Dyslexia/Intervention Teacher; and Alexis Juusola\, Academic Services\, Education Specialist Field Support\, Region 13 Education Service Center \nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nReading difficulties\, such as dyslexia\, cross ethnic and linguistic lines. With proper instruction and accommodations\, students can be remediated. In some cases\, Spanish-Speaking English Learners who struggle to read are exhibiting an underlying reading deficit but are often overlooked when searching for causes of illiteracy. Confusion about this\, or even a misdiagnosis of the situation could prevent students from achieving their full academic potential or to even fail classes. With the right strategies and supports\, however\, these students can improve their decoding\, fluency and comprehension skills\, setting them on a path toward academic and social-emotional success. Let’s consider ways to support and coach our students to empower themselves as learners! \nThis edWebinar will help educators: \n\nUnderstand the relationship between the Spanish language and phonological processing\nBe aware of assistive technologies that improve reading comprehension\nIdentify instructional strategies to try with your Spanish-speaking students\nEmpower students to become engaged learners\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. There will be time to get your questions answered at the end of the presentation. \nAbout the Presenters \nNelda Reyes has 23 years of teaching experience. Her early years began as a 1st grade classroom bilingual teacher laying the foundation for reading in both English and Spanish. She has served in many capacities in her teaching career that include special education resource/co-teacher for grades K-5. She has been a reading specialist and is currently a dyslexia/intervention teacher. She holds an undergraduate degree in speech pathology and certifications in early childhood\, bilingual/ESL\, special education\, master reading teacher and is also a Wilson dyslexia therapist. \n \nAlexis Juusola is currently an Ed.D. candidate at Concordia University Austin. Her research focuses on effective curriculum and instructional practices for students with dyslexia\, the Universal Design for Learning framework\, data literacy\, and assistive technology practices. She also earned her M.Ed. from Concordia University with a masters case study titled\, Effectiveness of Spanish Intervention to Improve Phonemic Awareness\, Concept of Print and Decoding. She is currently the master reading teacher education specialist at Education Service Center Thirteen\, to prepare classroom teachers to design and implement reading instruction to addresses the varied learning needs of all students with reading difficulties\, dyslexia and reading disabilities. \n  \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Ally is a leading education solutions organization committed to transforming the lives of struggling learners. The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is a proven reading accommodation comprised of human-read audiobooks\, student centric features and a suite of teacher resources. Used in more than 17\,000 schools\, this solution successfully helps students with reading deficits become engaged learners and reach their academic potential. \n 
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SUMMARY:Using Adaptation and Extension to Bring Sociocultural Connections into Your Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Professor Alex Monceaux\, Director\, Lamar University Pathway Program\, Lamar University \nSponsored by VIPKid \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAs educators\, we always work to find unique ways to meet each student’s individual needs. “Adaptation” and “extension” are two of the most reliable tools we have to build personalization into our lessons. However\, as we all know\, education functions best when social and cultural ties are part of the program\, even at the earliest stages of learning. This edWebinar will aim to help teachers think about their students\, their surrounding community\, and how the two can be successfully brought together in the classroom through adaptation and extension. \nWhen considering the social and cultural aspects of learning\, schools\, teachers\, students\, and parents are all critical to the process. But there are also a variety of other entities such as local businesses and regional organizations that are critical too. For example\, local businesses can help teens get ready to enter the workforce and therefore could be engaged as part of the process. When adequately leveraged using adaptation and extension in the classroom\, these entities can enhance learning dramatically. \nJoin us for this edWebinar\, as participants will learn how integrating a child’s sociocultural structures and reinforcing those connections through in-school activities can elevate a student’s overall educational experience. This presentation will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders at all levels. There will be time to get your questions answered at the end of the presentation. \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Alex Monceaux began teaching K-12 in 1999 and in 2006\, began teaching ESOL students at Lamar University. Since then\, he has offered educators workshops and sessions in South Korea\, Malaysia\, Indonesia\, Thailand\, Spain\, France\, Italy\, UK\, Costa Rica\, and Chile. Currently\, Dr. Monceaux is the Director of the Lamar University Pathway Program at Lamar University where he directs the ELT and ESOL PD activities\, as well as the bilateral international cultural exchanges and domestic collaborative initiatives. Additionally\, he teaches a variety of courses part-time at Lamar Institute of Technology\, considers getting a dog\, traveling again\, and hopes for a manicured lawn. \n  \nJoin the Helping ELL/ESL Students Succeed community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n VIPKid is a global education technology company that connects children with the world’s best teachers for real-time online English immersion learning. VIPKid’s mission is to inspire and empower every child for the future. VIPKid believes that education is not one-size-fits-all\, rather all students are unique and the world is within their reach when connected with great teachers capable of personalizing learning and sparking curiosity.
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SUMMARY:Promoting District Priorities Through Master Scheduling Part 1: Expanding Access for College and Career Readiness
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Steven Gering\, Former Chief Academic Officer\, Spokane Public Schools; and Amy Filsinger\, Head of School Success\, Abl \nSponsored by Abl \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nDistricts are increasingly focused on college and career readiness goals for every student. Leaders now have the difficult task of creating strategies that help schools prioritize readiness and build access to advanced coursework. \nWatch the first edWebinar in our two-part series on “Promoting District Priorities Through Master Scheduling.” This edWebinar covers both theory and practical case studies that demonstrate how to put into action the strategies to achieve your readiness goals. Also learn how you can support your schools in developing master schedules for college and career readiness. \nIn part one of this series\, “Expanding Access for College and Career Readiness\,” learn: \n\nWhy the master schedule is a fundamental tool to enable college and career readiness\nWhat strategies can stimulate access to the rigorous coursework\nHow your team can use school\, student\, and course data to promote readiness\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular value to school and district leaders at the middle and high school levels.  \nWatch “Promoting District Priorities Through Master Scheduling Part 2: Student-Focused College and Career Readiness“.\n \nAbout the Presenters \nSteven Gering is a former Chief Academic Officer for Spokane Public Schools and veteran educator. During his service in school districts\, he was an award-winning principal\, received the Golden Apple Award in Washington State\, and has presented at local and national conferences all over the United States. Steven entered education through Teach for America in the Rio Grande Valley where he was named Teacher of the Year for his school and district. After teaching and coaching in Texas\, he attended graduate school at Harvard and got his doctorate from the University of Washington. He is currently a member of the School Success Team at Abl. \n \nAmy Filsinger leads the School Success Team at Abl\, which provides expert scheduling guidance to secondary schools around the country. Amy is an experienced educator fascinated by school redesigns aimed at eliminating the achievement gap. Prior to joining Abl\, Amy was Principal of Rocketship Brilliant Minds—a public charter school in the San Francisco Bay Area. She also served as a teacher in the Teach For America Metro-DC Corps and was a teacher leader for Rocketship Education. Amy holds a degree in foreign service from Georgetown University and is an alumna of Relay GSE’s National Principal Fellowship. \n \nJoin the College and Career Readiness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAbl helps district leaders implement solutions to improve the student experience by maximizing resource efficiency\, optimizing teaching & learning and increasing equity & access. Through a combination of data analysis\, coaching\, and software that complements the district SIS\, Abl assists district and school leaders to align time and resources to their strategic priorities.
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SUMMARY:How a Principal Uses edWeb to Personalize PD for Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. L. Robert Furman\, Principal\, South Park Elementary Center\, PA \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nDr. Robert Furman\, an elementary principal at South Park Elementary Center in Pennsylvania\, is a best-selling author\, national keynote speaker\, and a passionate advocate for personalized professional learning for teachers. In this edWebinar\, Dr. Furman describes how he uses edWeb.net to provide personalized PD that gets his teachers really motivated and excited about their professional learning. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn how Dr. Furman sets up his program so you can put a similar personalized PD model in practice in your school or district. Just like we need to personalize instruction for our kids\, administrators should be personalizing instruction for their teachers. \nIn a recent edWeb Principal Survey\, the number one topic principals wanted to learn about was how to personalize professional learning for teachers. This edWebinar shows you how. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to all school leaders and educators who are responsible for professional learning\, coaching\, and mentoring. \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. L. Robert Furman is an educator\, leader\, principal\, student\, speaker\, and published author. As a former teacher and now administrator\, Dr. Rob serves in the foreground of everyday education. Currently\, Dr. Rob serves as Principal at South Park Elementary Center outside of Pittsburgh\, PA\, and has become a sought-after leader in topics surrounding the field of education today. Dr. Rob is the author of several books including Reading\, Technology\, and Digital Literacy and the ISTE best-selling title Are You Future Ready. Beyond speaking at venues across the country\, Dr. Rob is also a contributing blogger for The Huffington Post as well as the EdTechReview. Rob also hosts a well-known YouTube educational video blog called The Seditionists and educational podcast called the Council on the Future of Education. Further\, he has received several prestigious awards\, such as being named in the National School Board Association’s “20 To Watch” in technology education and a Pittsburgh Tribune Review News Maker of the year. \n  \nJoin the edWeb 24-7 PD: Personalized Learning – Anytime\, Anywhere! community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.
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SUMMARY:Storytelling 101: Empower Students Through Multimedia Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kim Wilson\, Co-director of the Center for Scholars and Storytellers \nSponsored by Britannica Digital Learning \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nUnlock the power of storytelling to support your students to thrive and express themselves\, while learning fundamental 21st century skills. Watch children’s media and storytelling expert\, Kim Wilson\, in this edWebinar on how to engage and empower students through media and their own narratives. \nViewers will: \n\nLearn how to use pre-existing video content and engage students\, grades K-12\, in the art of storytelling\nGain practical tips and ideas on how media can easily and effectively be added to your teaching toolkit\nDiscover the various ways that media can help with learning outcomes\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and administrators. \nAbout the Presenter \nKim Wilson is a passionate children’s industry veteran who has dedicated her career to making impactful children’s content. Kim is a leader in developing and blending content across platforms\, whether it be interactive digital content\, television and/or community events. Through worldwide partnerships\, Kim has inspired kids across Canada and the globe with convergent and innovative programs and initiatives. For her work at CBC and TVO\, she has garnered awards in Canada and around the world. She has also had roles on the board of directors for the Alliance for Children’s Television and has lectured at both Ryerson University and Humber College. Kim is the co-director of the new Children’s Media Lab at Ryerson University. She is excited to support students\, graduates and children’s industry members through research\, education and thought leadership to help shape the future of children’s content in Canada. \n \nJoin the Ignite Digital Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nBritannica Digital Learning provides reliable\, award-winning reference and curriculum solutions for educators\, serving over 150 million students across more than 83 countries. Partnering with education leaders to help leverage technology creatively\, Britannica provides personalized education by designing custom resources that meet the unique challenges and needs of the audiences served.
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SUMMARY:Gamification in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dawn Ulley\, Senior Director of Professional Services\, Nearpod and Flocabulary by Nearpod \nSponsored by Nearpod \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nExplore ways to gamify your classroom and excite your students! In this edWebinar we cover: \n\nHow to motivate your students while also fostering collaboration\, creativity\, and opportunity to embrace failure\nVarious ways to include challenges\, quests\, and rewards into any lesson\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers. \nAbout the Presenter \nDawn Ulley’s 20-year career in education began as a high school English teacher. Before joining Nearpod\, she founded the implementation team of ABCmouse for Schools. She had previously served as VP\, Early Literacy for Achieve3000\, fostering partnerships with more than 700 schools. Dawn also served as the first director of implementation for Lexia Learning\, a Rosetta Stone Company. Prior to that role\, she was the executive director of New York City students’ literacy skills. Dawn got her start in professional development as a senior literacy consultant for America’s Choice (Pearson) schools in New York City\, Pittsburgh\, Boston\, and Philadelphia. Throughout her global work with students and teachers\, Dawn looks to bring student voice and engagement to the forefront of classroom instruction. \n \nJoin the Game-Based Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nNearpod is an award-winning student engagement platform empowering teachers with ready-to-run K-12 interactive lessons student love! Learn more about how you can get started with Nearpod to increase student engagement by visiting Nearpod.com
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SUMMARY:Professional Learning in Action: Evidence-Based Practices for Student Success
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Eben Dowell\, Senior Research Analyst\, Office of Research\, Evaluation and Advanced Analytics\, Ohio Department of Education; and Diane A. Neal\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Director\, State Coordinator Rural Education Achievement Program\, Office of Federal Programs\nHosted by Candice Dodson\, Executive Director\, SETDA \nHosted by SETDA\nSponsored by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation \nWatch the Recording\nListen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, learn from Ohio Department of Education leaders about the state’s perspective on the use of evidence to support professional learning opportunities at the state level\, in districts and in schools. Also see an overview of Ohio’s Evidence-Based Clearinghouse\, and how the department aims to continue developing resources on the use of evidence-based strategies\, practices and programs. In addition\, this presentation highlights the free online professional learning community\, Professional Learning for Effective Practice: Leveraging Title IIA. The community supports the effective implementation of the federal Title IIA program. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to coaches\, administrators\, professional learning coordinators\, Title IIA leaders\, and teachers. \n  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nEben Dowell is a senior research analyst in the Office of Research\, Evaluation and Advanced Analytics at the Ohio Department of Education. He provides consultation and coordination for data-driven projects across the agency\, as well as oversight of data sharing with the external research community. His work supports the agency’s evidence-based initiatives and implementation of Ohio’s Strategic Plan for Education. Eben serves on the state’s institutional review board\, on the stewardship committee of the Ohio Longitudinal Data Archive\, and as a fellow with Harvard’s Strategic Data Project. Prior to coming to ODE in 2013\, he worked at nonprofit research centers in Rhode Island and Ohio. Eben earned his master’s degree in city and regional planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. \n \n\nDiane Neal\, Ph.D. has 34 years’ experience in education. Retiring after 30 years in public education\, Diane joined the Ohio Department of Education Office of Federal Programs. Today\, she is the assistant director in the Office of Federal Programs. Diane’s experience includes teaching grades K-9\, principal in grades K-12\, and a federal programs director for a public-school district. Diane has over 19 years’ experience working in federal programs. Today\, Diane will share Ohio’s approach to evidence-based intervention and improvement strategies during district’s compliance monitoring process. \n \n\nAbout the Host \nCandice Dodson is the executive director for the State Education Technology Directors Association (SETDA). Prior to joining the team at SETDA\, she served as the director of eLearning for the Indiana Department of Education. In that role\, Candice focused on advancing and expanding Indiana’s efforts to take advantage of technology to improve student outcomes. She and her eLearning team worked to boost the state’s efforts to connect Indiana to great ideas in educational technology\, virtual and online learning\, and new learning models and instructional practices. Her strategic work included the formation of an eLearning Leadership Cadre\, statewide professional development opportunities including the Summer of eLearning conferences\, Admin Academies\, and digital learning grants\, and resources and training to support digital learning. Prior to the Indiana Department of Education\, Candice had 20 years of experience in a variety of roles from elementary teacher\, media specialist\, and high ability educator to curriculum and technology integration specialist\, central office administrator\, and assistant principal.\nCandice’s most recent work prior to the IDOE centered on the implementation of a 6-12 one-to-one initiative\, the development of leadership programs for district administrators\, and expansion of professional development programs. Candice has previously represented Indiana on the Board of Directors of SETDA\, and the HECC (Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators) Board. Candice continues to serve on the Indiana University School of Education Alumni Board of Directors. She has presented\, in Indiana and nationally\, various sessions and talks on leadership in the digital age. \nJoin the Professional Learning for Effective Practice: Leveraging Title IIA community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit membership association launched by state education agency leaders in 2001 to serve\, support and represent their emerging interests and needs with respect to the use of technology for teaching\, learning\, and school operations. Our current work is guided by a strategic plan\, Leading\, Inspiring and Empowering: The 2013-16 SETDA Strategic Plan\, adopted by the SETDA Board of Directors in October 2012 after extensive consultation with the membership. The SETDA mission is to build and increase the capacity of state and national leaders to improve education through technology policy and practice. \n \n \n \n \nListen to the Podcast\nWe’re happy to make podcasts available for selected panel discussions and interviews.\nIf you would like a CE certificate for this presentation\, watch the edWebinar recording and take the CE quiz. \nDownload here
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SUMMARY:A District-Wide Approach to Using Assistive Technology to Support Struggling Readers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jennifer Carr\, Assistive Technology Teacher\, Fairfax County Public Schools\, VA; and Jenn Regardie\, Assistive Technology Teacher\, Fairfax County Public Schools\, VA \nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nFairfax County Public Schools is being proactive about providing access to assistive technology for students who struggle to read. With a dedicated team of assistive technology teachers at the district level\, struggling readers are now finding new levels of confidence and academic success. In this edWebinar\, watch two of FCPS’ assistive technology team leaders in a panel presentation. Viewers will: \n\nLearn how the district embraces technology to support reading\nDiscover more about innovative assistive technology tools being used\nHear the encouraging outcomes they’ve seen in the lives of their students\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders.  \nAbout the Presenters \nJenn Regardie has worked in special education in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) for 18 years. She started her teaching career in elementary school but has spent the majority of her time in FCPS as an assistive technology resource teacher with a focus on supporting use of assistive technology in middle and high schools. She helps teachers\, staff\, and students with the implementation of audiobooks through Learning Ally and other tools to support reading. She is also the parent of a young reader who discovered a love of reading through the use of audiobooks. Jenn has an M.Ed. in special education from Lehigh University and a B.S. from Ithaca College. \n \nJennifer Carr has a passion for assistive technology (AT). She regularly works with schools and students in grades preschool to twelfth grade to find the right AT tools for those who require it. Jennifer supports students\, teachers and staff in the use and implementation for all levels of diverse learners. She has taken on many leadership opportunities within Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)\, one of them has been working with Learning Ally to support students within FCPS. Jennifer has presented at local\, state\, national and international conferences in the area of AT. She is co-author of Developing Your Assistive Technology Leadership: Best Practices for Success. \n  \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Ally is a leading education solutions organization committed to transforming the lives of struggling learners. The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is a proven reading accommodation comprised of human-read audiobooks\, student centric features and a suite of teacher resources. Used in more than 17\,000 schools\, this solution successfully helps students with reading deficits become engaged learners and reach their academic potential. \n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20190814/
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SUMMARY:Sparking 21st Century Learning with Technology
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Michelle Zimmerman\, Chief Innovative Teaching and Learning Sciences Officer\, Renton Prep\nHosted by Tricia Van Hollebeke\, Sr. Product Marketing Manager\, Office 365 Education\, Microsoft \nSponsored by Microsoft Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEducators are well aware of the responsibility to prepare today’s students for an uncertain future. Cultivating transferable skills\, such as communication\, creativity\, and critical thinking are essential for future success in school\, work\, and life. But with all the technology available to students and teachers\, in can be difficult to know how to best leverage it to develop those critical 21st century skills. \nIn this edWebinar\, follow Dr. Michelle Zimmerman’s journey on creating a 21st century classroom at her school. Hear how she enhanced communication and creativity by leveraging technology like Office 365 Education\, and see how she transforms the typical art museum field trip to an interactive\, engaging\, and modern experience for all her students. This presentation will provide you with inspiration and practical details on ways you can utilize technology in your classroom to enhance 21st century skills. \nStudents and educators are eligible for Office 365 Education for free\, including Word\, Excel\, PowerPoint\, OneNote\, and now Microsoft Teams\, plus additional classroom tools. All you need is a valid school email address. Get started today. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nMichelle Zimmerman\, Chief Innovative Teaching and Learning Sciences Officer at Renton Prep School and author of Teaching AI: Exploring New Frontiers for Learning\, received her Ph.D. in learning sciences and human development from the University of Washington. With 18 years in the classroom (PreK -10th)\, her students gained international recognition through global school visits hosting Ministries of Education and Delegates from China\, Pakistan\, Serbia\, Australia\, UK\, Japan\, Brazil\, France\, Germany\, Croatia\, Taiwan\, Czech Republic\, South Africa\, New Zealand\, Wales\, Netherlands\, and U.S.A. She co-designed Renton Prep and is part of the leadership team in the first group of 17 Global Schools as part of the Microsoft Flagship Schools program. Renton Prep has won multiple awards including FETC STEM Excellence in the top three STEM middle schools in the United States in 2016. She and her students have presented at educational technology conferences\, such as Macmillan and Scientific American STEM Summit at New York Academy of Medicine and New York Academy of Sciences. \n \nAbout the Host \nFor Tricia Van Hollebeke\, education has been a long-time passion. She brings that passion to her position as a Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft for Office 365 Education. She studied early childhood development and holds a Master of Arts in teaching from Marylhurst University. She’s worked with a range of students through a variety of roles from a pre-K teacher to a high school education coach. After moving to Denmark\, Tricia had an opportunity to develop engaging classroom experiences for teachers and students around the world at LEGO Education. As an education specialist and product developer there\, Tricia created LEGO sets and learning solutions for several curriculum areas including language arts\, STEM\, and robotics. \n  \nJoin the Innovation in Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nMicrosoft in Education’s mission is to empower every student and educator to achieve more. The core of this mission is to create immersive and inclusive experiences that inspire lifelong learning\, stimulate development of essential life skills\, and support educators in guiding and nurturing student passions.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadingchange20190814/
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SUMMARY:From Scribbles to Writing: Art is the First Language of a Beginning Reader and Writer
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ellen Booth Church\, Early Childhood Author\, Adjunct Professor and Keynote Speaker \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nVIEW THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nArt is the “first language” of the beginning reader and writer. Children usually draw or paint before they write. They use what might seem like just scribbles\, lines and blobs to represent things. But isn’t that what writing is all about? \nBoth art and writing are a process of symbol making and can be a means of communication. Children’s pictures are words to them and represent an essential step on the road to literacy. In this edWebinar we will: \n\nLook at the ages and stages of writing from infants to kindergarten and explore the many ways to support children’s beginning writing and art skills\nExplore the essential social and emotional aspects of art and writing expression while building an emotional vocabulary\nDevelop new ideas for process-based art activities for self-expression and story telling\nUse poetry and the work of modern artists to inspire children’s art and writing\nBuild positive and supportive strategies for talking to children about their art\nDefine the current brain research that supports the importance of art as a tool for self-expression\, language and writing\n\nThis edWebinar may be of interest to preK and kindergarten teachers.  \nAbout the Presenter \nEllen Booth Church is currently an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University\, an educational consultant\, product developer and keynote speaker. She is the mentor for Kinderpillar Preschools in India and Nepal. In addition\, Ellen has written a book on social-emotional development for Gryphon House titled Getting to the Heart of Learning: Social-Emotional Skills Across the Early Childhood Curriculum. Her newest book is Nurturing Next Generation Innovators: Open-Ended Activities to Support Global Thinking (Gryphon House).  \n \n  \nThe edWebinar recording will be posted to this page the day after the presentation. \nJoin the Classroom Management for Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nKaplan Early Learning Company is a leading international provider of products and services that enhance children’s learning.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/classroommanagement20190819/
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SUMMARY:Creating Your School's Mission and Vision
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Todd Nesloney\, Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership\, Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA); and Dr. Alice Lee\, Principal\, Richmond Street School\, CA \nProgram Host and Moderator: Shannon Holden\, Principal\, Pierce City High School\, MO \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIt has been said that a school’s mission and vision are the means by which school leaders enlist the help and participation of stakeholders to focus on an agreed-upon destination. A strong mission and vision are vital to the growth of any organization\, especially schools. How can leaders get everyone to participate in the mission and vision creation process\, and ensure the document serves the purpose it was intended to serve? \nCreating Your School’s Mission and Vision is part of a new series of edWebinars in the Principal Leadership: Making a Difference community on edWeb. This series will be based on the results of the 2019 Principal Leadership Survey where administrators shared their biggest challenges\, accomplishments\, and the topics they are most interested in. \nIn this edWebinar\, join high school principal Shannon Holden and special guests as they discuss the most effective ways to build a school’s mission and vision. This presentation is of interest to all school leaders and any educator interested in how to create positive and effective learning environments in today’s world.  \nAbout the Presenters \nTodd Nesloney is the director of culture and strategic leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He has also served as an award-winning principal of a preK-5th grade campus of over 775 students in a rural town in Texas. He has been recognized by the White House\, John C Maxwell\, the Center for Digital Education\, National School Board Association\, the BAMMYS\, and more for his work in education and with children. Todd’s first book\, Kids Deserve It!\, which was co-written with Adam Welcome\, was a runaway smash. Since then he has authored Stories From Webb and co-authored Sparks in the Dark with Travis Crowder. He also hosts the podcast Tell Your Story and is very active on social media under the moniker Tech Ninja Todd. He is passionate about doing whatever it takes for our students and helping others tell their story. \n \nDr. Alice Lee is the proud principal of Richmond Street School in California. She is an avid reader of children’s books and passionate about literacy\, learning\, education\, and instructional pedagogy. She has been an assistant principal\, teacher\, instructional coach\, professional developer\, and school site coordinator. She has also taught abroad in Korea and Thailand as an English teacher. She is a three-time UCLA graduate and completed her doctorate in educational leadership with her dissertation focused on exploring lesson study as an improvement strategy for high-stakes accountability schools\, students\, and teachers. She has an Ed.D. in educational leadership\, M.Ed. in elementary education\, and administrative credential. Find her on Twitter @dralicetlee. \n \nAbout the Host \nShannon Holden\, Principal at Pierce City High School in Missouri\, is the TechTools for the Classroom\, Teacher HELP!\, and Principal Leadership edWebinar and community host. Shannon served as an assistant principal for 20 years in Texas and Missouri\, has taught high school history and math\, and was an online instructor at the university level. Shannon presents frequently to teachers and administrators about classroom management\, maintaining positive relationships with parents\, instructional strategies that engage students\, and implementing technology in the classroom. \n  \nThe edWebinar recording will be posted to this page the day after the presentation. \nJoin the Principal Leadership: Making a Difference community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/principalleadership20190819/
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SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing 2.0: Educators Love Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jill Abbott\, Sr. Vice President and Managing Director\, ETIN; Charlene Blohm\, President & CEO\, C. Blohm & Associates; David Grupper\, Creative Director\, Point Made Animation; and Lisa Schmucki\, Founder & CEO\, edWeb.net \nSponsored by SIIA \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEducators love gathering with peers to share ideas and info\, get support\, and to have a good time. Social media makes it possible for them to gather in new ways—on social networks\, in online PLCs\, on webinars\, and video conferences. How can education companies be thought leaders and participate in these virtual worlds for brand/content marketing and lead generation? \nIn this edWebinar\, explore pushing the boundaries of “social” media to reach and connect with educators. How do you get and hold educators’ attention in this fast-paced digital world? How does your engagement strategy change for teachers\, librarians\, and administrators? What are the latest tools to deploy and measure campaigns? What is the current and possible impact of privacy legislation? Bring your questions and ideas for a collaborative discussion on “social” media. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of most value to educational organizations who use social media to reach the education market. \nAbout the Presenters \nFor over 20 years\, Jill Abbott has been a leader and visionary in education. She currently serves as the Sr. Vice President and Managing Director of the education division of SIIA. Most recently\, she founded Abbott Advisor Group and focused on providing strategic planning and visioning and policy development for the role of educational technology in education innovation and transformation for federal and state governments\, businesses\, and non-profits. Previously\, she was the CEO of Continuum Education\, Associate Executive Director and COO for the SIF Association\, eLearning Strategist and Education Liaison for the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio SchoolNet\, Chief Learning Officer for para instructional designs\, Regional Curriculum Director for 9 school districts\, and a classroom teacher. \n \nCharlene Blohm\, President & CEO of C. Blohm & Associates\, Inc. (CB&A)\, developed a passion for children and education early in her career. She’s spent nearly than 30 years in the communications and marketing fields promoting education\, and is now one of the “go-to” people in the education\, special needs and workforce development industries. Charlene’s biggest strength is her understanding of the bottom-line value in developing and implementing an integrated marketing approach\, yielding the highest return for marketing and public relations investments. \n \nFor over 30 years\, David Grupper has been in the fields of art direction\, communication\, and marketing for education. He is currently the creative director and co-founder of Point Made Animation\, a creative studio specializing in customized training\, curriculum\, and explainer video for the education industry. Prior to that\, David was manager of publications and marketing for the ACLU and art director for Pace University. His earlier experience includes work for AAA\, Best Western\, Red Cross\, Planned Parenthood\, Gilda’s Club\, many major hospitals and universities\, including LIU\, Yeshiva\, Fordham and NYU. He has established and directed in-house design studios\, conceived and developed capital campaigns\, supervised photo shoots\, and designed award-winning collateral material\, advertising\, direct mail and email marketing. David is co-author and illustrator of The Paper Shtetl\, published by Schocken Books. \n \nLisa Schmucki is the founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, an award-winning professional learning network that serves the global education community. edWeb helps educators share their best ideas and practices to improve teaching and learning\, and prepare students to be successful in life. edWeb is free thanks to the support of education industry and policy leaders. Previously\, Lisa held senior management positions in educational publishing and media. Lisa is a member of the board of the SIIA Education Technology Industry Network (ETIN). She is a graduate of Princeton University and works with the university on issues of undergraduate social life and community service. Lisa has a master’s degree from the Stern School of Business at NYU. \n  \n  \nJoin the EdFocus: The Edtech Industry community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe education division of SIIA\, ETIN\, unites the EdTech community to provide thought leadership\, networking\, professional learning\, advocacy\, policy support\, and awards programs. All focusing on two primary goals: finding innovative solutions to improve teaching and learning and accelerating your success.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/edfocus20190820/
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SUMMARY:Part 2: Involve Parents for Greater English Learner Success
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rick Castaneda\, Training Specialist\, Rosetta Stone; and Melanie Rogers\, Training Team Lead\, Rosetta Stone \nSponsored by Rosetta Stone \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEncouraging parents to become involved is the first step toward bringing parents and educators closer together on behalf of their English Learners. From organizing workshops for parents to developing classroom language learning assignments that include families\, the process to boost involvement takes commitment—and an action plan. \nIn this edWebinar\, see the six categories of parental involvement and how educators can incorporate those categories into an effective action plan. It highlights best practices and real-world examples we have seen from districts around the country\, and review common roadblocks and discuss how to overcome the challenges they represent. Also break down the action plan to help participants begin to incorporate action steps—and ideas on what to do if it falls off track.  \nThis recorded presentation will continue the conversation from Part 1: Involve Parents for Greater English Learner Success.  \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. Learn from real-world examples of how other schools incorporate family engagement into their schools. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRick Castaneda is a training specialist at Rosetta Stone. He works with school districts all over the country to lead trainings for successful language program implementations. Rick brings experience as a former educator\, an after-school program director\, an interpreter/translator\, and a family engagement expert in the public school system in Virginia for 20 years. \n \nMelanie Rogers is the training team lead for Rosetta Stone. She energetically and passionately helps teachers across the country implement language learning solutions into their classrooms. \n \nJoin the Using Technology for Language Instruction community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nRosetta Stone Inc. provides cutting-edge interactive technology that is changing the way the world learns languages. The company’s proprietary learning techniques—acclaimed for their power to unlock the natural language-learning ability in everyone—are used by schools\, businesses\, government organizations and millions of individuals around the world. Rosetta Stone offers courses in 30 languages\, from the most commonly spoken (like English\, Spanish and Mandarin) to the less prominent (including Swahili\, Swedish and Tagalog). The company’s core belief is that learning to speak a language should be a natural and instinctive process\, and that interactive technology can activate the language immersion method powerfully for learners of any age.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/language20190820/
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SUMMARY:The Power of Narrative Feedback in a Standards-Based Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kathy Rogers\, Teacher \nHosted by Siobhan Nordstrom\, Community Manager\, FreshGrade \nSponsored by FreshGrade \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEngaging in meaningful conversations with students about their learning is the best way to deliver actionable feedback and to receive students’ self-assessments and reflections. Traditional grades\, 100-point scales\, averages\, bonus points and zeros are unethical and inaccurate measures that do not effectively communicate student learning. By utilizing technology to facilitate conversations about learning in the standards-based classroom\, the process of learning can become the most important product \nIn this edWebinar\,: \n\nLearn to use technology to deliver feedback – solve the problem of delivering personalized\, actionable\, timely and frequent feedback to students\nDiscover the power of student self-reflection – metacognition to advance student ownership of learning\nGain insight into the power of narrative feedback – relative to specific learning standards\, in communicating student learning better than traditional grades\nHear from students about the power of narrative feedback vs. traditional grades – using the digital portfolio system FreshGrade\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers and school district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nKathy Rogers is first and foremost a teacher of children\, but some would call her a German teacher; her nickname is “Frau.” In her classes\, they focus their learning on German and recently on Creating with Code. Her students teach her new things all the time. She believes that learning is messy\, that relationships make the difference\, and that we are all doing the best we can. Kathy is striving to improve her practice by spending her time providing her students with dynamic\, actionable feedback to help them make progress in their learning. She is a “guide on the side” not a “sage on the stage.” She is learning to “go gradeless.” She is committed to meeting her students where they are in their learning journey and helping them to make progress. Kathy is grateful for the opportunity to learn with her students every day. \n \nAbout the Host \nSiobhan Nordstrom is the community manager for FreshGrade and is certified in Adult Continuing Education. Over the last three years\, she has led dozens of professional development sessions all of which have impacted the way that educators communicate learning through eportfolios. Siobhan has extensive knowledge about the product and the various ways it is being used across the U.S. and Canada. \n \nJoin the TechTools for the Classroom community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFounded in 2011\, FreshGrade was created by a dedicated team who saw a better way to show student achievement and progression. Today\, FreshGrade is used in over 120 countries worldwide. The portfolio and assessment platform helps educators\, parents\, and students have deeper conversations about learning. Do it all with just one tool: capture evidence\, give feedback\, and track progression through standards and custom objectives. FreshGrade encourages students to own their learning while engaging parents at every turn. Start a deeper conversation about learning at www.freshgrade.com.
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SUMMARY:How STEAM Activities Prepare Students for the Global Economy
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Amy McCooe\, CEO\, Level Up Village; Esra Murray\, Fifth Grade Teacher\, International School at Dundee\, CT; and Fran Kompar\, Director\, Instructional Technology and Digital Learning\, Wilton Public Schools\, CT \nSponsored by Level Up Village \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThis edWebinar highlights the necessity of global learning now\, provide global collaboration options available today\, and emphasize the benefits of global inclusion in all aspects of the classroom. \nThe growth of emerging and developing economies offers great opportunities but it also requires businesses to take on greater risks and require global communication and collaboration skills from its workforce. Large multinational and international companies are responding to national policy environments and realizing they need to establish local operations and alliances with local firms\, rather than just exporting to a country. They are looking for employees with 21st century global collaboration and communication skills. \nSimultaneously\, today’s young citizens have been raised with a greater awareness of global issues\, such as water scarcity and pollution\, than any other generation. In order to engage this population in STEAM\, and to remain relevant\, the learning must be authentic and fully immersed in the backdrop of the global context. To teach global citizenship\, we must recognize our role in impacting and engaging students in STEAM activities through global inclusion\, equity and diversity so they may reach their full potential in any K-12 classroom. Global project-based learning programs that connect students around the world virtually deliver the importance and immediate impact of global context when teaching STEAM in the classroom. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-8 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nAmy McCooe brings a wealth of business experience and her lifelong passion for education to the global STEAM arena. Amy co-founded and is CEO of Level Up Village (LUV)\, a global STEAM education company which was recently acquired by Language Testing International\, a Samsung Subsidiary. Level Up Village is globalizing the classroom and facilitating seamless collaboration between students around the world through global STEAM courses. Fueling her passion for project-based learning and design thinking\, Amy created and developed the LUV STEAM curriculum and collaboration methodology LUV incorporates to achieve authentic communication and collaboration between teachers and students across the globe. LUV has run programs in over 600 schools internationally creating global STEAM connections between more than 50\,000 students. Before Level Up Village\, Amy worked in management consulting and investment banking and has her BA from Trinity College in Connecticut and MBA from The University of Texas at Austin. \n \nEsra Murray is a lifelong learner loving her journey in the pursuit of creating the most desirable conditions to cultivate lifelong learners\, compassionate citizens\, conscious innovators\, and connected individuals. Recognized as a Distinguished Teacher in her district\, her expertise and passion intersect at designing\, implementing and evaluating innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Esra’s collaborative work with the classroom teachers earned the 2019 Connecticut Educators Computer Association (CECA)\, an affiliate of ISTE\, Educator Award for supporting the vision to transform learning and teaching in developing creativity and openness to new ideas through technology integration. She is a frequent presenter of her journey both locally and at international conferences. Her collaborative work has been highlighted in teacher | librarian and The International Dyslexia Association Perspectives\, peer-reviewed journals\, along with contributions to TechRepublic\, EdSurge\, International Baccalaureate Organization\, and Level Up Village. Esra shares her journey in her blog\, esramurray.com. \n \nFran Kompar is currently Director\, Instructional Technology and Digital Learning\, Wilton Public Schools in Wilton\, CT. She also serves as an educational consultant for Cooperative Educational Services (C.E.S) where she implemented a multi-year program entitled Re-Imagining the School Library (14 districts\, over 133 schools represented). She has presented on various topics\, most recently on the LMS in a digital transition\, open educational resources and co-teaching strategies. The Wilton Public Schools Library Learning Commons Program was awarded the “Bunny Yesner” Library Media Program of the Year by the Connecticut Association for School Librarians (CASL) for excellence and innovation in programming. Fran is also a columnist for the national publication\, Teacher Librarian\, and invites edWeb members to follow her on her journey on Twitter @fkompar \nJoin the STEM Learning: Full STEAM Ahead community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLevel Up Village (LUV) delivers pioneering Global STEAM (STEM + arts) enrichment courses that promote design thinking and one-to-one collaboration between Pre-K – 9 students from around the world.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/stem20190821/
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SUMMARY:All-New Digital Citizenship Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kelly Mendoza\, Senior Director\, Education Programs\, Common Sense Education; and Eisha Buch\, Senior Program Manager\, Digital Citizenship\, Common Sense Education \nHosted by Common Sense Education\nSponsored by Symantec \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nLooking for new and engaging digital citizenship resources? Common Sense Education has an all-new Digital Citizenship Curriculum free to all schools. The revamped curriculum helps prepare this generation of young learners to critically develop the skills and habits of mind as they face dilemmas in the digital world. The curriculum is guided by the research of Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and addresses current issues students face\, including cyberbullying\, online privacy\, hate speech\, news literacy\, and more. The new lessons include real-life scenarios\, new videos\, and engaging activities that help students explore complex topics. Take-home advice and activities are provided for parents. \nIn this edWebinar: \n\nLearn about the six topics covered in the new Digital Citizenship Curriculum\nDefine ways to teach digital citizenship\, including developing skills and dispositions in students\nBe introduced to activities and resources they can use with students\nIdentify ways to implement digital citizenship into their classrooms\, schools\, or districts\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKelly Mendoza oversees digital citizenship education content and strategy for Common Sense Education\, including the Digital Citizenship Curriculum\, interactive games\, and online professional development. She also has developed education resources and curricula for Lucas Learning\, the Media Education Lab\, and PBS’ Frontline films Growing Up Online and Digital Nation. Kelly has a Ph.D. in media and communication from Temple University. \n \nEisha Buch is the senior manager of education programs for Common Sense Education. She works on the Common Sense Education Digital Citizenship Program to oversee content creation and development of the curriculum. Prior to joining Common Sense\, Eisha taught middle and high school math in New York City. Eisha strongly believes all kids around the world deserve a high-quality education and that now more than ever\, digital citizenship is a critical component to their success. \n \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life. \nSymantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists. The company has evolved to become one of the world’s largest software companies with more than 18\,500 employees in more than 50 countries. We provide security\, storage and systems management solutions to help our customers – from consumers and small businesses to the largest global organizations – secure and manage their information-driven world against more risks at more points\, more completely and efficiently than any other company.
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SUMMARY:How to Build an Effective Community Service Program
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. David R. Schuler\, Superintendent of High School District 214 and Co-founder of Transeo \nSponsored by Transeo \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nStudents gain skills to succeed and create powerful connections when they participate in community service. But too often\, students and staff track and verify these experiences with paper\, pencils and endless spreadsheets. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn how several school districts have ditched this antiquated approach and implemented a digital system that has captured thousands of hours of community service in one year while celebrating students and their impact. This comes as states are required to incorporate a non-academic indicator as part of their state ESSA accountability plans. Community service is a non-academic indicator that several states are using. \nWalk away from this recorded presentation understanding how to create a community service program that empowers both students and staff\, how to seamlessly track and verify volunteering\, and the kind of data and insights they can present to different stakeholders to tout public education’s economic impact on communities. Also learn how switching from paper and pencil to a digital system will help staff focus more on students and less on paper-based processes. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. David R. Schuler\, a national education leader and superintendent of High School District 214 in the northwest suburbs of Chicago\, is passionate about the importance of community service learning and preparing all students to be college\, career and life ready. Dr. Schuler launched Redefining Ready!\, a national initiative around post-secondary readiness\, during his time as 2015-16 president of AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. In 2018\, Dr. Schuler was named the Illinois Superintendent of the Year and that same year he was named the AASA National Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Schuler earned his bachelor’s degree from Carroll University and his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. \n \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation communities to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nTranseo is a suite of cloud-based educational solutions that helps students and staff track and report community service hours and workplace learning experiences. Transeo helps schools and districts move away from paper-based processes so counselors\, advisors\, and administrators can invest more quality time with the people who matter the most: students.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190826T180000
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SUMMARY:Closing the Excellence Gap for English Learners and Students of Color
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Julia Nyberg\, Professor\, Purdue University Global; and Dr. Misty LaCour\, Professor\, Purdue University Global \nSponsored by VIPKid \nWATCH THE EDWBINAR RECORDING\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEnglish Learners (ELs) and students of color are persistently underrepresented in gifted and talented programs. This underrepresentation has created an excellence gap in which the needs of high-ability ELs and students of color are not being adequately met. This is often due to the false assumption that these students need remediation instead of enrichment and acceleration. Strategies can be implemented to close this excellence gap. \nThis edWebinar shares the current statistics related to the excellence gap among ELs and students of color. Details of how the excellence gap is persisting as well as the challenges this presents for educators will be shared. The presenters share strategies that educators can implement to create a bridge between home and at school to close the excellence gap for underrepresented students. Strategies include a parent workshop and methods educators can implement in the classroom to meet the intellectual and academic needs of underrepresented students. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders at all levels. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Julia Nyberg is a professor at Purdue University Global. Dr. Nyberg was a K-6 classroom teacher and professional development expert before entering higher education. Her research focuses on curriculum and instructional design for diverse gifted and high ability students. She speaks at state and national conferences and provides demonstration lessons for school districts related to her expertise on curriculum design and differentiated instruction for diverse gifted and high ability students. Dr. Nyberg serves on professional organizations\, including as a board member for the California Association for the Gifted. \n \nDr. Misty LaCour is a professor at Purdue University Global. She has served in higher education through various teaching and leadership roles. Previous to entering higher education\, Dr. LaCour was an elementary and middle school classroom teacher. Her primary research area focuses on best practices to meet the needs of at-risk\, diverse learners in the P-12 classroom. She is active in professional organizations by serving in leadership roles at the state and national levels. \n \nJoin the Helping ELL/ESL Students Succeed community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n VIPKid is a global education technology company that connects children with the world’s best teachers for real-time online English immersion learning. VIPKid’s mission is to inspire and empower every child for the future. VIPKid believes that education is not one-size-fits-all\, rather all students are unique and the world is within their reach when connected with great teachers capable of personalizing learning and sparking curiosity.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ell20190826/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T150000
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SUMMARY:Assessing and Treating Behavior in Students with Autism
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nina Finkler\, M.Ed.\, LDT/C\, BCBA\, President of Nina Finkler Autism Services \nSponsored by STAR Autism Support \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nStudents with autism often display challenging behaviors within the classroom environment. It is important to assess these behaviors to determine the function of these behaviors in order to establish an effective treatment plan. This edWebinar provides viewers with strategies they need to assess behaviors and suggestions for treatment methods. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to preK-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, therapists\, and specialists. \nAbout the Presenter \nNina Finkler\, M.Ed.\, LDT/C\, BCBA is the president of Nina Finkler Autism Services\, LLC based in East Windsor\, New Jersey. Nina has 25 years of experience working in the field of autism. Her experience includes extensive practical application of applied behavior analysis\, curriculum development\, professional/parent training\, consultation\, and assessment. She has presented at both the state and national levels on various topics including effective teaching strategies for students with autism\, behavior management strategies\, and educational assessment. She holds a master’s degree in special education from Rutgers University and is a New Jersey licensed Learning Consultant and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Nina is on the advisory board of National Autism Resources. \n \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nSTAR Autism Support (SAS) provides curriculum materials\, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with students with autism. Our mission is to help others successfully implement research-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques. We want every child with autism to receive effective instruction!
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/autism20190827/
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SUMMARY:Pre-K Assessments the Right Way
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Keith Kline\, OTR/L; and Valerie Zaryczny\, OTR/L \nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nPre-K assessments\, both formal and informal\, are a powerful tool in identifying your students’ progress\, discovering areas that need attention for remediation\, and providing insight into how you can adjust your curriculum to meet all of your students’ needs. Pre-K assessments enable you to assess your children holistically in the areas of writing\, language\, literacy\, and math and offer a way to communicate your students’ progress. \nThis recorded edWebinar will help you: \n\nUnderstand the purpose of informal assessments in addition to maintaining student portfolios and information gathering\nImplement three informal assessments throughout the year on readiness\, writing\, literacy\, and math\nLearn observational skills needed to assess your students in the classroom\nUtilize three observation checklists that will help guide your assessments\nUse the collected information to focus on instruction and effectively communicate to the families and others involved in the child’s education\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to pre-K teachers and school leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nKeith R. Kline received his Bachelor of Science degree in occupational therapy from Quinnipiac College in Hamden\, CT. He has been practicing pediatric OT in a school setting since September 1999. He currently works in the Coventry Public Schools in Coventry\, RI where he works with all students\, especially those with exceptionalities\, from the pre-K to middle school level. He has over 13 years of experience working with the Learning Without Tears® family of products: Get Set For School\, Handwriting Without Tears\, and Keyboarding Without Tears. He has provided numerous presentations using these programs and is a National Workshop Presenter for the Learning Without Tears company. He offers private tutoring sessions for those families that wish to help their students improve their handwriting and keyboarding skills. \n \nValerie Zaryczny received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University and a Master of Science degree in occupational therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. She has worked as a pediatric occupational therapist since 2004 with children of all ages in multiple settings including schools\, daycares\, clinics and homes. Valerie is passionate about helping young children of all abilities develop the skills necessary to be successful in the preschool and elementary school settings. She absolutely loves sharing her passion for enabling children to become successful with handwriting and keyboarding skills\, which she has done as a National Workshop Presenter for Learning Without Tears since 2011. Valerie is also a lead occupational therapist for a regional therapy company in South Carolina. She lives in the Greenville\, SC area with her husband and two children where they enjoy biking\, hiking\, camping\, traveling\, and church activities.\n \n \nJoin the Crayons\, Pencils\, and Keyboards: Inspiring Learning in Your Elementary School Classroom community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n Learning Without Tears™ provides educators and families with kindergarten readiness\, handwriting\, and keyboarding materials\, products\, and training.
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SUMMARY:Support Positive Literacy Outcomes with Large Print
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Julie Evans\, Chief Executive Officer\, Project Tomorrow; Tasha Squires\, Librarian\, O’Neill Middle School\, Downers Grove\, IL; Bernice Homel\, Reading Specialist\, O’Neill Middle School\, Downers Grove\, IL; and Nicole Ferroli\, Teacher\, O’Neill Middle School\, Downers Grove\, IL\nHosted by Jennifer Shafer\, IMLS\, Education Sales Consultant\, Striving Readers\, Thorndike Press \nSponsored by Thorndike Press\, a Gale Company \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAccording to The Nation’s Report Card\, 67 percent of 8th graders in public schools aren’t proficient in reading. When a student isn’t reading at their grade level\, it can affect their learning as a whole. Books formatted in large print can make a big impact on literacy. The combination of a larger font and fewer words on a page helps young readers with decoding\, tracking\, fluency\, and overall comprehension. \nIn this edWebinar\, the presenters share results from a Project Tomorrow efficacy and feedback study to evaluate the impact of using Thorndike Press large print books on 4th – 11th graders at 15 schools representing a diverse set of communities. Learn the benefits associated with the effective usage of large print from the perspectives of students\, teachers\, librarians\, and administrators\, including relationships with academic outcomes\, as well as a regular print comparison. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and reading specialists. \nAbout the Presenters\n\nDr. Julie A. Evans is the CEO of Project Tomorrow and is the founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project which annually collects and reports on the authentic views of 400\,000 K-12 students\, parents and educators on education issues each year. Dr. Evans serves as the chief researcher on the Speak Up Project as well as leading research efforts on the impact of digital content\, tools and resources in both K-12 and higher education. Prior to this position\, Dr. Evans enjoyed a successful entrepreneurial career in the technology industry including with two education technology startups. She is a graduate of Brown University and earned her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of California\, San Diego and California State University San Marcos. Dr. Evans serves on several boards and advisory councils and is a frequent speaker and writer on K-12 and higher education issues around digital learning. \n \n\n \n2015 Follett Challenge winner Tasha Squires started her career as a Young Adult Librarian in a large public library district serving a diverse southwestern suburb of Chicago\, Illinois\, where she spent many hours booktalking in and working with the middle and high schools in the area. Currently\, she is the school librarian at O’Neill Middle School in Downers Grove\, IL where she spends her days engaging students and teachers in the process of furthering their 21st century skills and developing a love for reading. She is the author of Library Partnerships: Making Connections Between School and Public Libraries published by Information Today\, INC. She is the creator and main contributor of the blog Books in the Middle and you can contact her on Twitter @tasquires.\n \n\nBernice Homel is the reading specialist at O’Neill Middle School in Downers Grove\, IL. This is her 20th year of teaching and has been both a classroom and reading support teacher. You can contact her on Twitter at @Bhomel1. \n \n\n\nNicole Ferroli is a seventh grade reading and language arts teacher at O’Neill Middle School in Downers Grove\, Illinois. Nicole began teaching in room 212 at O’Neill 19 years ago and continues to do the same today. She has a self-diagnosed obsession with her classroom library and is extremely passionate about creating and supporting lifelong readers. During the 2018-2019 school year\, Nicole Ferroli was nominated for and won the Distinguished Service Award for Downers Grove District 58. Nicole is very dedicated to the growth and success of her students. She is also very committed to her two young boys\, Joey and Vinny\, and her husband\, Tim. \n \n\nAbout the Host \nAfter 20 years in education as a teacher\, librarian\, digital learning specialist\, and district-level administrator\, Jennifer Shafer joined the team at Thorndike Press to bring awareness of the power of large print for striving readers and help in the fight for student literacy. \n \nJoin the ELA Today community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThorndike Press\, a Gale company\, publishes unabridged reprints in large print format for middle grade and young adult readers since 1999 and our catalogue of nearly 400 titles grows monthly with high-interest fiction and nonfiction books\, including contemporary classics\, award-winners and bestsellers. Our commitment to producing high quality\, 100% guaranteed large print books supports young readers as they develop the skills necessary to become successful\, confident\, lifelong readers.
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SUMMARY:Computer Science Fundamentals: How to Teach K–8’s Six Essential Coding Concepts
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Charlotte Cheng\, Curriculum Specialist\, Wonder Workshop; and Faith Plunkett\, Technology Coach\, Decatur City Schools\, AL \nSponsored by Wonder Workshop \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWhat are the most important coding concepts for teachers to teach and students to learn in K–8? How can teachers make these concepts understandable\, fun\, and relevant for students? Whether you are beginning your journey into computer science with no experience or a seasoned educator looking for new activities to bring coding to life in your classroom or school\, this recorded edWebinar will provide you with resources you need. \nDiscover new ways to introduce sequencing\, loops\, conditionals\, variables\, and more as two leaders in instruction\, technology integration\, and computer science take you on a complete tour of the coding fundamentals. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-8 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, technology leaders\, instructional coaches\, and technology integrationists. \nAbout the Presenters \nWith over 15 years of curriculum design experience\, Charlotte Cheng\, Curriculum Specialist at Wonder Workshop\, has developed curriculum content for Wonder Workshop\, the Walt Disney Company\, Save the Children\, LeapFrog\, and several edtech startups. Her expertise is creating effective and engaging content for kids at the intersection of education\, media\, and technology. Charlotte has also taught in a variety of K-12 classroom settings and one of her workshops was featured on ABC News. She received her BS in cognitive science and MA in elementary education at Stanford University. In her spare time\, Charlotte likes to draw on walls\, sidewalks\, faces\, and once in a while\, the good old traditional piece of paper. \n \nFaith Plunkett is an instructional technology coach for Decatur City Schools in Decatur\, Alabama. Before she transitioned into the role of technology coach\, she was an entertainment technology academy teacher for Huntsville City Schools. Faith holds an elementary education degree from Athens State University. She is an active member of the ISTE STEM PLN Leadership Team and travels across the country collaborating with other educators on practices related to computer science and makerspaces. \n \nJoin the Coding & Robotics K-8 community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nWonder Workshop creates engaging\, hands-on learning tools\, programming languages\, and curriculum that bring STEM and coding to life for grades K-8. Robotics fosters critical thinking skills at an early age\, encourages creativity\, and turns students into makers rather than consumers. Wonder Workshop is the creator of the Dash and Dot robots. Let’s inspire students to be future leaders in technology. Find out more at makewonder.com
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