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SUMMARY:How Diverse Language Experiences Shape Learning: The Cognitive Outcomes of Bilingualism and Literacy Development
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Young-Suk Kim\, Professor and Senior Associate Dean\, School of Education\, University of California\, Irvine; Dr. Gigi Luk\, Associate Professor\, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology\, Centre for Research on Brain\, Language\, and Music\, McGill University; Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan\, President\, Valley Speech Language and Learning Center; and Dr. Raj Chattergoon\, Director of Efficacy Research\, Lexia Learning\nModerated by Cassandra Wheeler\, Director of Lexia LETRS® State Success\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nBy incorporating an understanding of bilingualism as an interactional experience that shapes cognition\, educators have the opportunity to join a transformative mission to redefine the long-term English learner definition\, paving the way to a future of inclusive and effective literacy instruction. \nView Lexia’s first day of Emergent Bilingual Week edLeader Panel as Dr. Young-Suk Kim (Professor and Senior Associate Dean at the School of Education\, University of California\, Irvine)\, Dr. Gigi Luk (Associate Professor\, Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology\, Centre for Research on Brain\, Language\, and Music\, McGill University)\, Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan (President\, Valley Speech Language and Learning Center)\, and Dr. Raj Chattergoon (Director of Efficacy Research) discussed the importance of a people-first approach\, how bilingualism and executive functions interact to influence literacy outcomes\, how the Science of Reading applies to emergent bilingual language and literacy instruction\, and the importance of environmental factors. \nViewers gain exclusive insight from a group of leaders in emergent bilingual studies and understand how to apply reading research in their districts\, schools\, and classrooms to improve academic outcomes for students learning English. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, ELL and ESOL specialists\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis edLeader Panel is part of Emergent Bilingual Week: A New Era in Multilingualism. \nThis five-day event\, October 23rd – 27th was designed to inspire educators and leaders in service of our 5 million+ multilingual students across the country. Our expert-led panel discussions brought you the latest research\, strategies\, and tools to celebrate the assets every student brings to the classroom. \n \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Young-Suk (or informally Young) Kim (Harvard University) is a Professor and the Senior Associate Dean at the School of Education\, University of California at Irvine. She was a former classroom teacher in San Francisco. Her scholarship focuses on understanding language and literacy development and effective instruction for racially\, ethnically\, economically\, and linguistically diverse children\, and helping them build strong foundations to support their success in school and beyond. Her areas of research include reading comprehension\, reading fluency\, listening comprehension and oral language\, dyslexia\, higher-order cognitive skills\, written composition\, and reading-writing relations. Dr. Kim has worked extensively with monolingual children from various linguistic backgrounds (e.g.\, English\, Korean\, Chinese\, Spanish\, Kiswahili) and multilingual children in the U.S. Her research has been supported by over $60 million in grants from the Institute of Education Sciences\, the U.S. Department of Education\, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development\, and the National Science Foundation. Dr. Kim’s work was recognized by several awards\, including the 2012 Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) by President Barack Obama\, and the Developing Scholar Award and Robert M. Gagne Research Award at Florida State University. She currently serves as the Editor-In-Chief for the journal Scientific Studies of Reading and the Chair of the Vocabulary SIG for the American Educational Research Association. \n \nDr. Gigi Luk’s research on the cognitive and neural consequences of bilingualism extends across the lifespan. She leads a research program that examines how diverse language experiences shape development and learning. Using neuroimaging and behavioral methods\, Dr. Luk studies bilingualism as an interactional experience that shapes cognition. In addition to investigating the science of bilingualism\, Dr. Luk has examined how to harness scientific findings on bilingualism to improve educational experiences for children from diverse language backgrounds. In particular\, she has established a research program investigating: (1) effective ways to examine bilingualism and learning; (2) how bilingualism and executive functions interact to influence literacy outcomes; and (3) brain mechanisms underlying learning new information in children and adults. Dr. Luk obtained her Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from York University\, Canada in 2008. She then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Rotman Research Institute at the Baycrest Center before joining the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2011. In January 2019\, she joined the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill. \n \nDr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan is a bilingual speech and language pathologist\, certified teacher\, dyslexia therapist\, certified academic language therapist\, and a qualified instructor. Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan is President of the Valley Speech Language and Learning Center in Brownsville\, Texas. She has had the privilege of collaborating in national research projects sponsored by the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development and the Institute of Education Sciences\, a research arm of the United States Department of Education for the last 19 years. Each national project was related to the development of language and literacy skills among Spanish-speaking English learners. Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan is currently the Chairperson of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities\, a Past Vice-Chairperson of the International Dyslexia Association\, and a Past Chairperson of the Texas State Board for Speech Pathology and Audiology and the Texas State Dyslexia Advisory Board. She has written many scholarly articles and book chapters related to language and literacy development among English learners. \n \nAbout the Facilitator \nDr. Rajendra Chattergoon joined Lexia Learning in November 2020\, bringing over a decade of experience in education. His career began as an English as a Foreign Language teacher in Shenzen\, China where he taught English speaking classes to students in the Chinese public school system. He has also taught in schools in New York and Colorado. \nAt Lexia\, Dr. Chattergoon directs the Efficacy team\, which is responsible for designing studies that evaluate the extent to which Lexia’s programs are working to improve learning outcomes. His team conducts internal research studies\, often partnering with external experts through research partnerships to ensure that Lexia’s research study designs\, methods\, and claims meet the highest standards of rigor. \nDr. Chattergoon holds a doctorate in Research and Evaluation Methodology from the University of Colorado Boulder. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nCassandra Wheeler completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham before returning home to Montgomery Public Schools and beginning her career as an educator at Morningview Elementary School. After earning her master’s degree and administrative certification\, Cassandra joined the Alabama Reading Initiative\, where she authored Alabama’s Reading First Initiative grant and managed Alabama’s statewide DIBELS® pilot. After serving the children of Alabama for 10 years\, Cassandra expanded her outreach to impact students everywhere by joining the (then) Voyager Expanded Learning organization and\, finally\, Lexia®\, where she serves as the first Director of Lexia LETRS® State Success. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Supporting Emergent Bilingual Students 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 \nLexia®\, a Cambium Learning Group company\, is the Structured Literacy expert. For nearly 40 years\, the company has focused solely on literacy\, and today provides science of reading-based solutions for both students and educators. With robust offerings for differentiated instruction\, personalized learning\, assessment\, and professional learning\, Lexia helps more learners read\, write\, and speak with confidence. For more information\, visit www.lexialearning.com. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Leadership/Administration,Literacy,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Inspired by Nature: Designing Play Places for the Littlest Learners
DESCRIPTION:Presented by ​​Dr. Sandra Duncan\, International Consultant on Environments for Young Children\nModerated by Dr. Laura Wilhelm\, Vice President for Professional Learning\, Kaplan Early Learning Company \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhat can jellyfish\, a bunch of grapes\, or dandelions possibly teach us about designing early childhood classrooms? As it turns out\, quite a lot! This edWebinar explores how nature offers valuable and important lessons about transforming classroom spaces into places where infants and toddlers can thrive. \nDiscover what mushrooms can teach us about cozy hideaways. Learn what sea turtles can show us about wayfinding. Find out what lightning bugs can share about illumination. Squirrels and handwashing sinks? Yes\, that too! Horses and learning centers? Of course! Gorgeous photos and intriguing connections will help you see your infant\, toddler\, or twos classroom in a whole new way. Learn how to: \n\nMake your classroom twinkle like fireflies\nOptimize storage space like honeybees\nCreate a cozy environment like the forest\nSee from different angles like alligators\n\nThere’s so much more to learn\, so let the exploration begin! This recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers of infants\, toddlers\, and twos\, as well as school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Sandra Duncan works to assure the miracle and magic of childhood through indoor and outdoor play spaces that are intentionally designed to connect young children to their early learning environments\, communities\, and neighborhoods. Dr. Duncan is an international consultant\, author of seven books focused on the environmental design of early childhood places\, designer of three furniture collections called Sense of Place\, Sense of Place for Wee Ones\, and Sense of Place-Elementary\, as well as adjunct faculty at Nova Southeastern University. Sandra has designed and taught university courses on built learning environments (Association for Learning Environments & Walden University) and has collaborated with architects\, interior designers\, landscape architects\, and educators to create extraordinary places and possibilities for children and students of all ages. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAs the Vice President for Professional Learning at Kaplan\, Laura Wilhelm\, Ed.D. draws on decades of experience teaching young children and early childhood professionals\, starting with toddlers in the 1980s\, followed by PreK-third grade in urban and suburban schools\, and as a university lab school director. Since earning her doctorate in ECE curriculum and instruction in 1999\, she has served as a program director\, full professor\, national validator for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)\, and a site visitor for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Programs (CAEP). She enjoys planning professional development\, speaking at conferences\, leading study tours\, visiting early education programs around the world\, and returning home to her family. She is the author of The Neglected Child: How to Recognize\, Respond\, and Prevent (2013); Treasure Baskets: Heuristic Learning for Infants and Toddlers (2017); Enticing Environments for People Under Three (2021); and Living Loose Parts: Creatures of Curiosity (coming in 2024)\, all from Gryphon House. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \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\nFor more than 50 years\, Kaplan Early Learning Company has been a champion for play. From our research-based curricula to enriching classroom environments and innovative technology solutions\, Kaplan’s products and services inspire a lifelong love of learning in children and educators. We are architects of learning good and defenders of the imagination. We live for inseparable bonds and open minds. We encourage the eager and inspire the inspirers. We transform lives through play.
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CATEGORIES:Classroom Management and Practices,Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:Teaching and Learning Through the Lens of Your Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Javier Zamora\, Author; Dr. Simran Jeet Singh\, Executive Director\, Aspen Institute’s Program on Religion & Society\, and Author; and Dr. Tatiana Rivadeneyra\, Program Director of Teacher Education and Assistant Professor\, Alliant International University \nCo-Sponsored by Penguin Random House Education and Alliant International University \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features.  \nPenguin Random House Education and Alliant International University have partnered to bring authors and educational leaders together for a two-part edWebinar series that provides expertise\, guidance\, and resources to educators seeking to amplify their impacts. \nThe second edWebinar in the two-part series features Javier Zamora\, author of Solito\, and Dr. Simran Jeet Singh\, author of The Light We Give (Penguin Adult) and Fauja Singh Keeps Going (Penguin Young Readers)\, in conversation with Dr. Tatiana Rivadeneyra\, Program Director of Teacher Education at Alliant International University. The authors discuss their learning journeys and how today’s diverse classrooms provide learning opportunities for all students and educators. \nThe discussion is centered on how educators can create space that supports diversity\, encourages students to harness their strengths\, and leads to active engagement in learning. Viewers learn what instruction and learning opportunities allow these new perspectives to occur through the lens of students. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders\, pre-service teachers\, and professors in higher education. \nView part 1: The Power of Mindfulness in Education: Let Your Light Shine \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJavier Zamora was born in El Salvador in 1990. His father fled the country when he was one\, and his mother when he was about to turn five. Both parents’ migrations were caused by the U.S.-funded Salvadoran Civil War. When he was nine\, Javier migrated through Guatemala\, Mexico\, and the Sonoran Desert. His debut poetry collection\, Unaccompanied\, explores the impact of the war and immigration on his family. Javier has been a Stegner Fellow at Stanford and a Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard and holds fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation. \n \nSimran Jeet Singh\, Ph.D.\, is a renowned educator and author. He is the Executive Director of the Religion & Society Program at the Aspen Institute and the author of the national bestseller The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life. He is an Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity with Columbia University and the Nelson Mandela Foundation\, and a Soros Equality Fellow with the Open Society Foundations. He regularly contributes to major outlets including TIME\, The Washington Post\, and Harvard Business Review. In 2020\, TIME Magazine recognized Simran as one of sixteen people fighting for a more equal America. Earlier this year\, he was the opening keynote speaker at SXSW in Austin\, TX. Simran lives in New York City with his family. \n \nDr. Tatiana Rivadeneyra is Program Director of Teacher Education and Assistant Professor at Alliant International University with 24+ years of comprehensive experience in mathematics\, educational technology\, and research. From assessment to national accreditation\, she has worked to offer contributions to the field through a range of studies\, curriculum and assessment development\, departmental and organizational leadership\, and other overseeing roles in advancing excellence in education. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \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\nAt Penguin Random House Education we believe that all children can learn to read. Access to books is the key to learning to read\, to read proficiently\, and with joy. It is our mission to foster a universal passion for reading by partnering with the greatest authors to create stories and communicate ideas that inform\, entertain\, and inspire students everywhere. \n  \n \nAlliant International University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership\, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.
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CATEGORIES:Classrooms and Learning Spaces,Health and Wellness,Student Agency and Voice,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Youth Vaping Prevention: Tools and Strategies to Use in Your Classroom and Community
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Amy Taylor\, Chief of Community Engagement\, Truth Initiative; Rachael Perez\, Community Prevention Coordinator\, Johnson County Mental Health Center; and Matthew Johnson\, Director of Athletics and Activities\, Drug-Free Schools Liaison\, Olathe Public Schools (KS) \nSponsored by EVERFI from Blackbaud in partnership with the Truth Initiative \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nYouth e-cigarette use remains at epidemic levels in the United States. Data from the 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey show that one in seven high school students (14.1%) and one in 30 middle school students (3.3%)—that’s an estimated 2.55 million young people—reported using e-cigarettes. \nJoin Amy Taylor\, Chief of Community Engagement from the Truth Initiative\, along with Rachael Perez\, Community Prevention Coordinator at Johnson County Mental Health Center\, and Matthew Johnson\, Director of Athletics and Activities at Olathe Public Schools (KS)\, for a special release edLeader Panel on the topic of teen vaping. Educators leave this session armed with actionable strategies to create opportunities for impactful conversations about the dangers of vaping and the addictive powers of nicotine. \nViewers gain free access to Vaping: Know the truth\, a prevention-forward digital learning experience that gives today’s students core knowledge around e-cigarettes and offers resources to help young people quit if they already vape\, as well as a Red Ribbon Week Toolkit with additional free resources focused on student mental health and prevention. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to middle and high school teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAmy Taylor leads the community and youth engagement team at Truth Initiative and has more than two decades of experience in public health advocacy and education\, with a background leading successful advocacy campaigns by engaging and mobilizing advocates and building coalitions. Her experience and leadership in movement building are expanding the reach of Truth Initiative’s youth leadership and community programs and her success working with nontraditional partners is fostering change in communities most impacted by tobacco use. Amy previously worked with political and public affairs consulting firms with a focus on legislative affairs and government relations\, and as a researcher with the nonprofit Center for Responsive Politics. \n \nRachael Perez is a Prevention Coordinator with Johnson County Mental Health Center. Rachael implements evidence-based programs throughout the community on the topics of suicide prevention\, substance use prevention\, and mental health promotion. Rachael strives for community connection and engagement through her work and personal life. \n \nMatthew Johnson has 28 years of experience as an educator—20 in Shawnee Mission School District and eight in Olathe Public Schools. He has been a teacher\, coach\, assistant principal\, principal\, athletic director\, and district administrator. Matt is currently the Director of Athletics and Activities for Olathe Public Schools and in this role\, he serves as the Drug-Free Schools Liaison. Matt also serves on the Olathe Communities That Care leadership team\, The Johnson County Prevention Recovery Coalition\, and the Olathe Parks and Rec Foundation Board. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the School Health & Safety community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nFrom grade school through retirement\, EVERFI’s free digital education curriculums empower learners of all ages to make safe\, smart\, and informed decisions. We bring together the public and private sectors so K-12 teachers can equip today’s learners with the skills they need to become tomorrow’s leaders.
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CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Leadership/Administration,Mental Health and Wellness,School Safety
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SUMMARY:Supporting Diverse Multilingual Learners: An Asset-Based Approach
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Lizzy Cashiola\, Associate Director of Regional Research\, Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC)\, Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research; Andrea Bitner\, ELL Educator\, Author\, and Speaker\, Interboro School District (PA); Dr. José Viana\, Senior Education Advisor\, Lexia Learning; and Breanna Guzman\, Senior Language Product Specialist\, Lexia Learning\nModerated by Cassandra Wheeler\, Director of Lexia LETRS® State Success\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEmergent bilingual and English language learners are sometimes grouped as if they have the exact same needs and supports. Yet\, as many educators are keenly aware\, there’s not a “one-size-fits-all” approach to tailoring instructional support for English language learning. \nHow can educators better support experienced multilinguals (also known as long-term English learners or LTELs)\, dual-language learners\, newcomers\, and students with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE)? \nLexia Learning’s Breanna Guzman (Senior Language Product Specialist) facilitated a panel discussion featuring Dr. Lizzy Cashiola (Associate Director of Regional Research\, Houston Education Research Consortium\, Rice University)\, Andrea Bitner (ELL Educator\, Author\, and Speaker\, Interboro School District)\, and Dr. José Viana (Senior Education Advisor\, Lexia Learning) to discuss these student groups while considering the approaches\, insights\, and perspectives to support multilingual students with different and important characteristics. \nIn this session\, viewers learned the context and importance of asset-based labeling and terminology\, research findings related to the specific needs of these student groups\, and what schools can do to help better engage families of students learning English. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, ELL and ESOL specialists\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis edLeader Panel is part of Emergent Bilingual Week: A New Era in Multilingualism. \nThis five-day event\, October 23rd – 27th was designed to inspire educators and leaders in service of our 5 million+ multilingual students across the country. Our expert-led panel discussions brought you the latest research\, strategies\, and tools to celebrate the assets every student brings to the classroom. \n \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Lizzy Cashiola is the Associate Director of Regional Research at the Houston Education Research Consortium (HERC)\, which is part of Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research. Dr. Cashiola began working with HERC’s regional research team in 2019 as a research scientist. In partnership with HERC’s 11 school district partners\, she has overseen studies examining long-term English learners (LTELs) and public school district pre-kindergarten in Texas and the Houston area. She has also participated in studies examining student mobility\, social-emotional learning\, schools’ responses to the COVID-19 pandemic\, and postsecondary pathways. Dr. Cashiola received her Ph.D. in applied developmental psychology from the University of Miami in Coral Gables\, Florida. \n \nAndrea Bitner is an educator\, author\, and speaker. She lives in Philadelphia\, PA. She has worked with students in grades K-12 throughout her 22 years in public education from all around the world. Her first book\, Take Me Home\, was published by Austin Macauley in July of 2021. Take Me Home is the true story of 11 of her former EL students who give firsthand accounts of what it’s really like to become bilingual in America. She is also a co-author of Chip Baker’s The Impact of Influence Volume 3 and Dr. Rick Jetter’s 100 No-Nonsense Things That ALL School Leaders Should STOP Doing. She teaches ELs daily and travels the country speaking and teaching educators how to teach and reach EL students and effectively communicate with EL families!  \n \nDr. José Viana joined Lexia Learning in December 2019\, bringing 30 years of experience in education. A former English learner himself\, his career began in Miami\, Florida where he taught English to speakers of other languages. During his time in the classroom\, Dr. Viana strategically incorporated technology through blended learning in order for emergent bilingual students to fully participate and thus accelerate their proficiency in English and ability to meet academic goals. \nDr. Viana was most recently the Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director of the Office of English Language Acquisition at the United States Department of Education. In this role\, he was responsible for the overall leadership\, management\, and direction of education for English language learners nationwide. He also oversaw the development and dissemination of discretionary grants\, research studies\, and resources that guide education practice and policy to meet the needs of our country’s emergent bilingual students. \nDr. Viana holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Florida International University and a master’s degree in Computer Education from Barry University. He completed his doctorate in Educational Leadership at North Carolina State University. \n \nAbout the Facilitator \nBreanna Guzman is a Senior Language Product Specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education/Spanish\, a Master of Science degree in TESOL\, and an Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate in Grades 1–6 and ESOL PreK–12. Her professional experience includes teaching Spanish\, third grade\, first grade\, and ESOL\, as well as coaching classroom teachers\, organizing professional development\, and managing ELL programs. Dedicated to education and advocacy for emergent bilinguals as a dual-language learner herself\, Breanna helped to develop a new product to support the English development of emergent bilinguals. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nCassandra Wheeler completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham before returning home to Montgomery Public Schools and beginning her career as an educator at Morningview Elementary School. After earning her master’s degree and administrative certification\, Cassandra joined the Alabama Reading Initiative\, where she authored Alabama’s Reading First Initiative grant and managed Alabama’s statewide DIBELS® pilot. After serving the children of Alabama for 10 years\, Cassandra expanded her outreach to impact students everywhere by joining the (then) Voyager Expanded Learning organization and\, finally\, Lexia®\, where she serves as the first Director of Lexia LETRS® State Success. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Supporting Emergent Bilingual Students 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 \nLexia®\, a Cambium Learning Group company\, is the Structured Literacy expert. For nearly 40 years\, the company has focused solely on literacy\, and today provides science of reading-based solutions for both students and educators. With robust offerings for differentiated instruction\, personalized learning\, assessment\, and professional learning\, Lexia helps more learners read\, write\, and speak with confidence. For more information\, visit www.lexialearning.com. \n\n 
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SUMMARY:Checking In On School Climate
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Byron Adams\, Vice President\, Tripod Education\, a Scholarus Learning Company; Michael Fournier\, Superintendent of Schools\, Bedford School District (NH); and Victor Cota\, Director of Equity and Inclusion\, St. Margaret’s Episcopal School (CA) \nSponsored by Tripod Education\, a Scholarus Learning Company \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nMeasuring community experiences—those of students\, staff\, and parents—can provide strategic insights and can impact educator growth\, student outcomes\, and community support. Watch this edWebinar to uncover the transformative value of community experience and explore how we move from data\, to stories\, to action. \nView this edWebinar or listen to the podcast to learn from education leaders who use surveys to discover actionable strategies for fostering safe and inclusive school environments. They explored examples of turning data into meaningful change—improving student experiences and\, most importantly\, student outcomes. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders and is part of the Leading by Design: 6 Initiatives You Can’t Afford to Get Wrong district leadership series where you learn from leaders who are pulling together the elements of successful schooling. \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nByron Adams joined Scholarus as the Vice President of Tripod\, Scholarus’ survey and data analytics business. Tripod works with educators worldwide to deliver surveys and analytics from student\, teacher\, and family perspectives\, insights from which facilitate better decision making and positive outcomes. \nPrior to joining Scholarus\, Byron led the K-12 Education Industry team at Qualtrics where he oversaw the development of student- and teacher-focused experience management solutions and managed strategic engagements with school districts. He was also an early team member leading professional services and outreach at Panorama Education. In addition to his experience in education technology\, Byron worked directly in school systems leading talent pathways and strategy in Chicago and Boston. He started his career teaching 11th-grade US history in Los Angeles. Byron holds a BA from Pomona College and an MPA from Syracuse University. \n \nMichael Fournier is the Superintendent of Schools with Bedford School District in New Hampshire. With over 25 years of experience in education as a classroom teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, and finally\, as superintendent\, Michael is passionate about the transformative power of education. He works to bridge gaps and shape successful growth pathways for students\, educators\, and his community. \nFirst named the New Hampshire Middle School Principal of the Year in 2017\, he was then named the Interim Superintendent of Bedford Schools in 2018. He was appointed as the permanent Superintendent the following year. Michael earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Milligan College in Tennessee and his M.Ed. in educational administration and education specialist degree from the University of New Hampshire. \n \nVictor Cota is the Director of Equity and Inclusion at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano\, California. A native of Orange County\, Victor earned bachelor’s degrees in psychology and religion from USC. He earned his MBA from Rice University and administrative certification through the Rice Education Entrepreneurship Program. \nFrom 2015 to 2018\, Victor was the Director of Breakthrough SJC. During this time\, the program expanded to serve students from historically underrepresented backgrounds through college graduation and launched an endowment to ensure long-term program sustainability. As the Director of Equity and Inclusion\, Victor leads the school’s DEI work from preschool through grade 12\, guiding the school to apply an equity lens to all aspects of the school. Through his journey as an educational leader\, Victor has learned to design school systems and environments to be inclusive and equitable so all students are known and loved for who they are. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership Practices for Innovative Leaders 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 \nTripod Education Partners works with states\, districts\, and schools to gather\, organize\, and report on student\, teacher\, and family perspectives. As pioneers in the field\, Tripod’s nationally recognized surveys were first developed in 2001 by Dr. Ronald F. Ferguson of Harvard University with educators in Ohio. Tripod surveys were first administered as part of a school-based initiative focused on raising achievement for all students while reducing the Black/White achievement gap. Tripod surveys include measures to capture student perceptions of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20231024/
CATEGORIES:Growth Mindset and Culture,Leadership/Administration,Student Agency and Voice
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SUMMARY:Propelling Progress Post-Conference: How to Drive Momentum with Families
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Wendy Young\, Third Grade Teacher\, Fayette County Public Schools (KY); and Paige DeLozier\, Engagement Marketing Manager\, TalkingPoints \nSponsored by TalkingPoints \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nCongratulations! You’ve made it past the beginning of the school year and built variable baseline relationships with your students’ families. Now’s the time to maximize those partnerships for the good of the students. To quote TalkingPoints founder and CEO\, “Families are the game-changer.” \nIn this edWebinar\, the presenters discuss what comes after meaningful parent-teacher conferences. How do teachers turn those check-ins into lasting partnerships focused on student success post-conferences? Viewers explore best practices—through their own past experiences\, peer discussion\, and interactive tasks—for proactive and positive family engagement. Let’s maximize the power of partnership this year in pursuit of student outcomes. You are not alone. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nWendy Young is a graduate of Georgetown College with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Education. In June 2017\, Wendy began pursuing her doctorate of education at Grand Canyon University and is now all but dissertation. She has been an educator for 27 years\, where she taught elementary school\, worked at the Kentucky DOE as a Highly Skilled Educator\, and has been an elementary principal. Wendy is a 3rd-grade teacher at Northern Elementary School in Fayette County and an Associate Trainer for Kagan\, teaching their cooperative learning model nationwide. \nWendy is a mother\, the First Lady of St. Matthew A.M.E. Church of Midway\, KY\, a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. member\, a vocalist in Elder Mario Webb and New Covenant choir\, and a Scott County School Board Member. She continues to find ways to educate herself in the science of reading by participating in the LETRS professional development. \n\n \nPaige DeLozier has a passion for education that ranges from classroom instruction to student and family engagement and teacher advocacy. She finds great purpose and satisfaction in participating in developing and distributing resources that benefit all stakeholders in the world of education. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a BS in interdisciplinary studies with a K-6 focus. She is a licensed educator in the state of Tennessee with an ESOL endorsement. As the Engagement Marketing Manager for TalkingPoints\, Paige uses her teaching experience\, passion for communicating and building relationships\, and belief in TalkingPoints’ mission to help teachers\, students\, and families find success. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Community & Family Engagement 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 \nTalkingPoints is the leading K-12 two-way translated family engagement and communication platform\, offering the highest-quality human- and AI-powered translation in 150 languages. Grounded in research-based best practices\, TalkingPoints has fundamentally redesigned family-school partnerships to shift mindsets and build capacity to support students in a scalable\, equitable\, and low-cost way.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/engagement20231024/
CATEGORIES:Culture of Belonging,Family and Community Engagement,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:4 Skills Every Reader Needs to Comprehend Informational Text
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kristina Smekens\, President\, Lead Consultant\, Smekens Education \nSponsored by Smekens Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nReaders comprehend nonfiction texts more easily when they have the knowledge and know-how to execute four essential skills. But to apply these skills independently\, students need explicit instruction that goes beyond a read aloud. \nDuring this practical and engaging edWebinar\, author and educator Kristina Smekens identifies the four skills every reader needs in order to comprehend informational text. But beyond simply naming the proficiencies\, Kristina also shares practical\, ready-to-use strategies to begin teaching these crucial skills right away. \nWhether you work with early learners\, strugglers\, or career-ready high achievers\, the skills required for comprehending nonfiction texts are universal. These same skills apply to simple or complex text read across all grade levels. Throughout this session\, you acquire a scaffold of lesson ideas per skill that can be implemented at any grade level. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKristina Smekens has built a reputation for using enthusiasm\, humor\, and common sense to equip K-12 educators with practical\, demystifying strategies for teaching reading and writing. As President and Lead Consultant for Smekens Education\, she is a leader in developing new strategies to help teachers meet the demands of today’s College- and Career-Ready Standards. She and her associates share those strategies with teachers around the globe through on-site professional development\, virtual and in-person seminars\, and an always-growing pool of print\, digital\, and video resources. Kristina has authored more than 50 books\, guides\, and classroom tools designed to help teachers implement best-practice literacy strategies. The Comprehension Playbook; Launching the Writer’s Workshop: Grades K-2; and Launching the Writer’s Workshop: Grades 3-12 are among the most popular titles. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Literacy and Critical Thinking 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\nSmekens Education helps K-12 schools improve achievement in reading and writing by providing educators with practical and engaging professional learning. The team at Smekens specializes in inspiring teachers with simple\, best-practice literacy strategies that can be implemented right away. Schools around the globe rely on Smekens to provide powerful PD\, whether it occurs in-person\, virtually\, or on-demand. \n\n \n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacy20231024/
CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills,Real World Literacy
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Belonging for Multilingual Learners
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Denise Soler Cox\, Activist Filmmaker\, Podcaster\, Speaker\, and Author\nModerated by Cassandra Wheeler\, Director of Lexia LETRS® State Success\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning \nThe recording for this edWebinar is not available to view on-demand. \nLearn more about viewing live presentations and recordings\, earning CE certificates\, and using our new accessibility features. \nOur emergent bilingual and multilingual students face challenges in English-speaking classrooms their monolinguals peers might not—academically\, socially\, and emotionally. It’s imperative that educators ensure all students feel welcome and included at school. \nFor Denise Soler Cox\, co-producing and co-directing the award-winning film Being Eñye revealed a foundational truth: Belonging is a universal human need. Worldwide audience reaction to Being Eñye reinforced that the desire to belong\, feel included\, and valued is not limited to a group or minority. It is a desire in the hearts of everyone. What began as her personal project became a crusade to positively impact individuals\, companies\, and communities. Project Eñye has one single and simple purpose… to transform how we think and speak about culture\, identity and what it means to belong. \nIn this session\, viewers heard directly from Denise\, gaining insight into her research-driven program\, which emphasizes why belonging matters to us personally and collectively\, and walked away with a blueprint that improves lives and relationships\, as well as special access to watch the emotional documentary Being Eñye. \nThis edWebinar was of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, ELL and ESOL specialists\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis edWebinar was part of Emergent Bilingual Week: A New Era in Multilingualism. \nThis five-day event\, October 23rd – 27th was designed to inspire educators and leaders in service of our 5 million+ multilingual students across the country. Our expert-led panel discussions brought you the latest research\, strategies\, and tools to celebrate the assets every student brings to the classroom. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDenise Soler Cox is an award-winning activist filmmaker\, top podcaster\, speaker\, and author. She has spoken on hundreds of stages and worked with major brands like Microsoft\, Starbucks\, and L’Oréal to name a few. Denise’s work with Project Eñye has been featured on NBC Nightly News\, Forbes.com\, and CNN\, among others. She is a distinguished member of the Stanford Latino Leaders Entrepreneur Program and was honored with the 2018 Bridge Builder Award in Education from the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Denise is currently producing her second feature-length documentary and writing a book on belonging. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nCassandra Wheeler completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham before returning home to Montgomery Public Schools and beginning her career as an educator at Morningview Elementary School. After earning her master’s degree and administrative certification\, Cassandra joined the Alabama Reading Initiative\, where she authored Alabama’s Reading First Initiative grant and managed Alabama’s statewide DIBELS® pilot. After serving the children of Alabama for 10 years\, Cassandra expanded her outreach to impact students everywhere by joining the (then) Voyager Expanded Learning organization and\, finally\, Lexia®\, where she serves as the first Director of Lexia LETRS® State Success. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Supporting Emergent Bilingual Students 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 \nLexia®\, a Cambium Learning Group company\, is the Structured Literacy expert. For nearly 40 years\, the company has focused solely on literacy\, and today provides science of reading-based solutions for both students and educators. With robust offerings for differentiated instruction\, personalized learning\, assessment\, and professional learning\, Lexia helps more learners read\, write\, and speak with confidence. For more information\, visit www.lexialearning.com.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bilingual_ed20231025/
CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Literacy,Mental Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:Scaffolding for Student Literacy Success: A Webinar with Dr. Douglas Fisher
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Douglas Fisher\, Professor\, San Diego State University\nModerated by Joanna Lewis\, Senior Product Marketing – Digital Acceleration Group\, McGraw Hill \nSponsored by McGraw Hill \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nResearch has shown that instructional scaffolding can have a powerful impact on student learning\, especially when it comes to literacy. However\, as we strive to turn research results into actual results by using scaffolding to accelerate learning growth\, we need to make sure that we implement that scaffolding in a way that offers just the right level of challenge to students. \nIn this edWebinar\, educators learn: \n\nProven methods for providing scaffolding so that all types of learners can improve their reading skills\nHow to ensure scaffolding provides students with the level of support they need\nHow to fade scaffolds as students develop skills and concepts\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDouglas Fisher\, Ph.D. is Professor and Chair of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University and a leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College. He is the recipient of an International Reading Association William S. Grey Citation of Merit and an Exemplary Leader Award from the Conference on English Leadership of NCTE. He has published numerous articles on teaching and learning as well as books such as The Teacher Clarity Playbook; PLC+; Visible Learning for Literacy; Comprehension: The Skill\, Will\, and Thrill of Reading; How Tutoring Works; and How Learning Works. Dr. Fisher loves being an educator and hopes to share that passion with others.  \n \nAbout the Moderator \nJoanna Lewis has worked at McGraw Hill as a Senior Product Marketing Manager and Senior Curriculum Specialist focusing on PreK-12 literacy products since 2015. Prior to joining McGraw Hill\, Joanna worked for 19 years in education as a reading specialist\, technology integration teacher\, and classroom teacher.  \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Differentiating Instruction with Educational Technology 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 \nOur vision is to unlock the potential of each learner at every stage of life. At McGraw Hill\, we believe that your diverse experiences enrich the way you learn\, teach\, and grow. We know that no two journeys are the same\, and support your path wherever it may take you – helping you achieve success on your own terms.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/differentiate20231025/
CATEGORIES:Differentiated Instruction,Learning Loss/Acceleration,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:The Power of Home Libraries: What Does the Research Show?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dwaine Millard\, SVP\, National Sales & Partnerships\, Scholastic; and Lindsay Marczak\, Senior Director of Research\, Scholastic \nSponsored by Scholastic Education Solutions \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn the wake of COVID-19\, educators\, communities\, and families are doing all they can to combat its toll on student learning. Especially among children in low-socioeconomic areas. To do so\, schools and homes need every resource possible\, particularly those that make a big impact with a small investment. \nHome libraries are powerful\, purposeful\, and productive. When built by educators and students\, they deliver an undeniable bang for a book. They rival programs that need more expense and manpower. Books at home reduce student learning loss\, increase reading skills\, and engage families. And they establish a healthier\, more active community where young people thrive. \nIn this edWebinar\, we: \n\nReview research that shows how home libraries are linked to student achievement\, economic success\, and health\nDiscuss data that show how children without access to reading materials at home are more likely to suffer learning losses when out of school\nIllustrate how home libraries are one of our best tools to combat learning loss\nPresent the essential components of a student home library\nShare how three school districts used home libraries to accelerate reading achievement\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLindsay Marczak is Senior Director of Research at Scholastic\, where she spearheads the validation and evaluation of the company’s education solutions. She sets the vision and executes strategic plans to design and launch rigorous research evaluations with school districts nationwide. She also publishes white papers and reports that codify evidence-based teaching practices and tools that help all students learn to read\, read to learn\, and love to read. Before Scholastic\, Lindsay worked as the Senior Research Director at Imagine Learning (Edgenuity and Weld North Education)\, where she created the company’s first research department and led the custom reporting\, efficacy\, and foundational research efforts for the company’s portfolio. Earlier in her career\, she worked at the Ford Foundation and KIPP Foundation. Lindsay has a BA in political science from Tufts University and an MPA degree from New York University. \n \nDwaine Millard is the Senior Vice President of National Sales & Partnerships for Literacy Initiatives at Scholastic\, where he is responsible for developing strategies and supports for schools\, families\, and communities through the lens of literacy as an agent of change. Dwaine has spent over 15 years as a national leader working for educational publishing and services companies\, with a focus on working with school districts to improve literacy and acceleration for all students. He remains committed to working with school leadership\, community organizations\, and corporations to create strategic solutions that increase equity and access for all children. Dwaine’s passion for education grew out of his background as a middle school English and math teacher in Maryland. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing 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\nScholastic Education Solutions supports the literacy champions in every child’s life. By partnering with educators\, families\, and community members\, we help districts and schools make an impact at every stage of a child’s reading journey. Whether students are learning to read\, reading to learn\, or both\, our digital and blended learning solutions build the skills they need to succeed as readers and citizens. Combining research-based instruction with the engaging books and media Scholastic is known for\, we help you ensure every child learns to read and loves to read–for life.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20231025/
CATEGORIES:Family and Community Engagement,Learning Loss/Acceleration,Library/Media,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Debunking the Disguises: Misinformation\, AI\, and Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Alexa Volland\, Senior Manager of Educator Professional Learning\, The News Literacy Project; and Brittney Smith\, Senior Manager of Education Partnerships\, The News Literacy Project \nSponsored by News Literacy Project \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nMany young people today rely on social media for news and information\, and as generative artificial intelligence becomes more common\, it too is playing a role in today’s information landscape. The problem is that AI and social media can be as misleading as a haunted house—full of tricks (not treats)\, and often\, misinformation! \nBy giving students the tools and skills to develop critical thinking skills\, educators can help arm their students against this scary situation (and not just during Halloween season). Join us for an edWebinar focused on helping your students see through falsehoods disguised as facts and AI masquerading as reality. \nHear from the News Literacy Project’s AI and social media expert Alexa Volland and learn techniques for giving students the skills to navigate even the most bewildering digital environments. We also explore free resources\, such as Checkology lessons and classroom exercises\, for determining the credibility of evidence and sources as well as best practices for teaching about misinformation and conspiratorial thinking. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAlexa Volland is The News Literacy Project’s Senior Manager of Educator Professional Learning. Prior to joining NLP in August 2022\, she was the Youth Programming Manager for The Poynter Institute’s digital media literacy initiative\, MediaWise. There\, she specialized in fact checking\, social media mis- and disinformation\, and connecting with young audiences. While at MediaWise\, Alexa served as the editor of the Teen Fact-Checking Network (TFCN)\, a national\, student-led newsroom that produces fact-checking videos for social media. While editor\, the TFCN was named an official signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network’s code of principles\, becoming the first signatory that primarily publishes fact checks by teenagers. She came to NLP with both newsroom and classroom experience\, having worked in local journalism at the Tampa Bay Times and as a journalism teacher in St. Petersburg\, Florida. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Florida. \n \nBrittney Smith is a Senior Manager of Education Partnerships (East) at The News Literacy Project. Brittney joined NLP in July 2022 after eight years of teaching life science in Cincinnati\, Ohio. She was a high school teacher to diverse populations of students\, including English Language Learners. In her tenure as science department chair\, she focused on building partnerships with community stakeholders to enrich and improve students’ educational experiences. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biological science from the University of Cincinnati and a master’s degree in teaching science to adolescents and young adults from Mount St. Joseph University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in educational practice and innovation with a STEM focus at the University of South Carolina. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the News Literacy 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 \nThe News Literacy Project\, a nonpartisan\, national education nonprofit\, provides programs and resources for educators and the public to teach\, learn and share the abilities needed to be smart\, active consumers of news and information and equal and engaged participants in a democracy.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/newsliteracy20231025/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Media Literacy,Real World Literacy
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SUMMARY:Measuring Success: Defining Quality Education for Multilingual Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. José Viana\, Senior Education Advisor\, Lexia Learning; Breanna Guzman\, Senior Language Product Specialist\, Lexia Learning; Dr. Linda Cavazos\, Executive Director\, ELLAS Consulting (English Learner Leadership Advocacy Support); and Martha Hernandez\, Executive Director\, Californians Together\nModerated by Cassandra Wheeler\, Director of Lexia LETRS® State Success\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEmergent bilingual students need different academic supports and structures than their monolingual peers\, and many educators have to rely on instructional models designed for students who already speak English—leading to a disconnect for our ELL students. Ensuring all emergent bilingual and multilingual students have access to a quality education first requires defining what that education looks like. \nLexia Learning’s Cassandra Wheeler (Director of LETRS State Success) and Breanna Guzman (Senior Language Product Specialist) with Dr. Linda Cavazos (Executive Director of ELLAS Consulting) and Martha Hernandez (Executive Director of Californians Together) broke down what a quality education for emergent bilinguals looks like\, diving deeper into how second languages are learned\, where and how that learning occurs\, and how teachers themselves learn and develop as expert professionals. \nIn this session\, viewers gain understanding of the value oral discourse brings to literacy learning\, how to implement effective ELD practices across districts\, schools\, and classrooms\, and useful resources for creating language frames on a practical level. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, ELL and ESOL specialists\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis edLeader Panel is part of Emergent Bilingual Week: A New Era in Multilingualism. \nThis five-day event\, October 23rd – 27th was designed to inspire educators and leaders in service of our 5 million+ multilingual students across the country. Our expert-led panel discussions brought you the latest research\, strategies\, and tools to celebrate the assets every student brings to the classroom. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. José Viana joined Lexia Learning in December 2019\, bringing 30 years of experience in education. A former English learner himself\, his career began in Miami\, Florida where he taught English to speakers of other languages. During his time in the classroom\, Dr. Viana strategically incorporated technology through blended learning in order for emergent bilingual students to fully participate and thus accelerate their proficiency in English and ability to meet academic goals. \nDr. Viana was most recently the Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director of the Office of English Language Acquisition at the United States Department of Education. In this role\, he was responsible for the overall leadership\, management\, and direction of education for English language learners nationwide. He also oversaw the development and dissemination of discretionary grants\, research studies\, and resources that guide education practice and policy to meet the needs of our country’s emergent bilingual students. \nDr. Viana holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Florida International University and a master’s degree in Computer Education from Barry University. He completed his doctorate in Educational Leadership at North Carolina State University. \n \nDr. Linda Cavazos is the Executive Director of ELLAS Consulting (English Learner Leadership Advocacy Support). She is a technical assistance provider and researcher with 30 years of experience in education supporting the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse learners and directing projects in the areas of equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, literacy\, and cultural and linguistic competence\, responsiveness\, and sustainability. Dr. Cavazos began her professional career as a bilingual English and Spanish teacher before becoming a bilingual reading interventionist. She then wrote curricula in English and Spanish for 10 years in the areas of reading\, writing\, math\, and science for grades K-8. She has provided capacity building and technical assistance support and coaching at the national\, state\, regional\, and local levels through the delivery of high-quality professional development\, evaluation\, data analysis\, and creation of tools and resources. Dr. Cavazos has focused on preparing teachers to effectively provide academic interventions to English learners who struggle to learn and culturally and linguistically diverse students. She has also conducted program audits to ensure programs are equitable and support the needs of English learners. She has worked for various federally funded centers and has obtained competitive state and federal grants to conduct research in the areas of English learner programs\, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support\, and special education. Her research focuses on how these topics intersect and on improving the academic outcomes of English learners. \n \nMartha Hernandez is the Executive Director for Californians Together\, a coalition of education\, civil rights\, parent/caregiver\, community\, and advocacy organizations\, that champions the educational success of California’s more than 1.1 million English learners. Her 42 years of California public school experience includes serving as the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for the Fillmore Unified School District\, as Director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Ventura County Office of Education\, and as a district administrator\, principal\, staff developer\, and bilingual and special education teacher in various districts. She was also the Director of Bilingual Teacher Training at California Lutheran University and served as past president of California Association for Bilingual Education. Martha was appointed by the Senate Rules Committee to serve on the California Department of Education’s Instructional Quality Commission. In 2014\, she was appointed by the California State Board of Education to serve as the Co-Chair of the California ELA/ELD Curriculum Framework and Evaluation Criteria Committee. Her work now focuses on biliteracy with an expansion of the California Seal of Biliteracy\, the implementation of new English learner policy\, the California English Learner Roadmap\, and effective literacy for emergent bilingual and English learner students. \n \nAbout the Facilitator \nBreanna Guzman is a Senior Language Product Specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education/Spanish\, a Master of Science degree in TESOL\, and an Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate in Grades 1–6 and ESOL PreK–12. Her professional experience includes teaching Spanish\, third grade\, first grade\, and ESOL\, as well as coaching classroom teachers\, organizing professional development\, and managing ELL programs. Dedicated to education and advocacy for emergent bilinguals as a dual-language learner herself\, Breanna helped to develop a new product to support the English development of emergent bilinguals. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nCassandra Wheeler completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham before returning home to Montgomery Public Schools and beginning her career as an educator at Morningview Elementary School. After earning her master’s degree and administrative certification\, Cassandra joined the Alabama Reading Initiative\, where she authored Alabama’s Reading First Initiative grant and managed Alabama’s statewide DIBELS® pilot. After serving the children of Alabama for 10 years\, Cassandra expanded her outreach to impact students everywhere by joining the (then) Voyager Expanded Learning organization and\, finally\, Lexia®\, where she serves as the first Director of Lexia LETRS® State Success. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Supporting Emergent Bilingual Students 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 \nLexia®\, a Cambium Learning Group company\, is the Structured Literacy expert. For nearly 40 years\, the company has focused solely on literacy\, and today provides science of reading-based solutions for both students and educators. With robust offerings for differentiated instruction\, personalized learning\, assessment\, and professional learning\, Lexia helps more learners read\, write\, and speak with confidence. For more information\, visit www.lexialearning.com. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,Differentiated Instruction,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Leadership/Administration,Literacy
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SUMMARY:From CDs to AI: Congressional Briefing on 20 Years of Speak Up Research
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Julie Evans\, CEO\, Project Tomorrow\, with a panel of K-12 students \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nProject Tomorrow celebrates its 20th year of the Speak Up Research Initiative with their annual Congressional Briefing. \nThe 2023 Speak Up Congressional Briefing\, “From CDs to AI\,” provides a unique opportunity to share insights on 20 years of change in education technology with participation by a wide audience of K-12 education stakeholders. The research data comes to life with a panel of high school and middle school students from around the country who respond to the findings and provide their own recommendations for improving American education. \nEach year\, the Speak Up Research Initiative asks K-12 students\, parents\, and educators about the role of technology for learning in and out of school. The Congressional Briefing is an annual presentation of Speak Up results to national policymakers. This year’s Congressional Briefing is hosted both virtually and in person by Project Tomorrow’s Champion Sponsor\, edWeb. \nThe Congressional Briefing is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, teachers\, librarians\, and policymakers. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Julie A. Evans is the Chief Executive Officer of Project Tomorrow and 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 key education issues. Dr. Evans serves as the chief researcher on the Speak Up Project and leads national research efforts on the impact of emerging learning models and interventions in both K-12 and higher education. Her work includes helping education leaders embrace change and innovation in education\, and to recognize that the voices and views of their stakeholders\, most notably students\, are valuable leadership assets. \nPrior to joining Project Tomorrow in 1999\, Dr. Evans enjoyed a successful career in management within the technology industry including with two education technology startups. As a national thought leader and influencer\, she brings to discussions about the future of education a unique perspective because of her experiences working in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors as well as within education. Dr. Evans 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. She is a frequent facilitator\, speaker\, and writer on new learning models within education\, most notably around digital learning. Among her many accolades and awards\, Dr. Evans was named in April 2020 as the winner of EdTech Digest’s National Leader Award. Dr. Evans is the author of the book Free Agent Learning: Leveraging Students’ Self-Directed Learning to Transform K-12 Education. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the 21st Century 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\nProject Tomorrow is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure that today’s students are well-prepared to become tomorrow’s leaders\, innovators and engaged citizens of the world. We support that mission with programs and research that focus on innovation and new learning models in the K-12 classroom\, including through the effective use of technology.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/21c20231026/
CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Education Research/Evidence,Student Agency and Voice,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Mastering the Art of Building Your Ed Leadership Network
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Melvin Brown\, Superintendent\, Montgomery Public Schools (AL); Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil\, Superintendent\, Uniondale Union Free School District (NY); Dr. Danny Merck\, Superintendent\, School District of Pickens County (SC); and Justin Jennings\, Chief Membership Officer\, Institute for Education Innovation \nSponsored by Institute for Education Innovation \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nSharpen your skills in building a robust and influential educational leadership network. Join us for an interactive edLeader Panel that teaches you the secrets of forging meaningful connections\, fostering collaboration\, and advancing your personal and district’s goals through strategic networking. \nIn today’s fast-paced educational landscape\, the ability to cultivate a powerful network is more critical than ever. This session goes beyond the basics and dives deep into the art of relationship building. You gain insights into the strategies that seasoned leaders use to create networks that drive positive change and impact. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Melvin Brown is the current Superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools in Alabama. Dr. Brown has 25 years of school administrative experience. He has served as Superintendent in Residence and Visiting Professor at The Ohio State University. Formerly\, he served as the Deputy Superintendent for the Cuyahoga Falls City School District and prior to that as its Director of Human Resources. He also has served as Regional Vice President for Mosaica Education\, Inc. and as an Associate Superintendent for Prince William County Schools in the state of Virginia. Additionally\, he has six years of experience as an elementary school principal and two years of experience as a middle school principal. His non-administrative experiences include teaching middle school language arts\, teaching high school English\, and coaching track and boys’ basketball. Dr. Brown holds an Ed.D. in educational studies\, educational administration\, from The Ohio State University. He also holds a master’s degree in educational administration and supervision from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond\, VA\, and a bachelor’s degree in English from James Madison University in Harrisonburg\, VA. \n \nDr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil has served as the Superintendent of Schools of the Uniondale Union Free School District since July 2021\, where she is responsible for the education and welfare of over 6\,400 students and manages an annual operating budget of over $230 million. Dr. Darrisaw-Akil is known as an impassioned educator who believes in authentic leadership and unlocking the genius residing in every child. Prior to her current appointment\, Dr. Darrisaw-Akil served as the Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education\, Program and Policy at the Brentwood School District. She is also the founding Principal of the Academy of Urban Planning High School in Brooklyn\, New York. Additional professional roles include Executive Director\, Office of School Programs and Partnerships at the New York City Department of Education\, adjunct lecturer at Medgar Evers College and Stony Brook University\, and leadership coach. Dr. Darrisaw-Akil has been recognized for her work with first-generation college students\, restorative justice programs\, and for establishing the New York State Department of Education recognized My Brother’s Keeper Communities in two school districts. \n \nDr. Danny Merck\, Superintendent of the School District of Pickens County\, has over 24 years of experience as an educator in South Carolina. Dr. Merck also has experience as a teacher\, coach\, assistant principal\, principal\, and assistant superintendent. Prior to being named Superintendent\, Dr. Merck was Principal at DW Daniel High School. Before that role he served as the district’s Assistant Superintendent of Administration\, overseeing principals\, finance\, alternative education\, food service\, and student services. Dr. Merck received a B.A. in business economics from Wofford College\, his teaching certification from Southern Wesleyan University\, an M.S.S. in sports management from the U.S. Sports Academy\, an Ed.D. in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University\, and a Superintendent Certification from Clemson University. \n \nJustin Jennings served as Superintendent for the Youngstown (Ohio) City Schools\, where he was instrumental in working with local business and policy leaders to serve more than 4\,000 students in five elementary\, three middle\, and three high schools\, including students in an alternative school and a virtual academy. Prior to his role as Superintendent\, Justin was Chief Executive Officer of the district. Justin came to Youngstown from Muskegon (Michigan) Public Schools\, where he served as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Director of Special Education. Earlier in his career\, Justin held assistant principal and head principal roles at Michigan public school districts in Grand Rapids\, Holland\, and Ypsilanti. He has a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University\, three master’s degrees from Grand Valley State University\, and is currently completing his doctoral dissertation from the University of Michigan. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Mentorship for K-12 Leaders community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThe Institute for Education Innovation is bridging the gaps between the individuals and organizations committed to seeing students succeed in school and life\, creating a safe space for constructive problem-solving and innovative thinking.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/k12mentorship20231026/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Literacy is Equity: The Need for Diverse Texts in the Classroom and Home
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kaylee Jackson\, Educational Leader Specializing in Advocacy for Equitable Literacy Instruction\, Nothing But Education; and Jennifer Boykins\, CEO\, Nothing But Education \nSponsored by Lerner Publishing Group \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar aims to empower educators with practical strategies to promote diversity and inclusivity in literacy through diverse classroom libraries and inclusive take-home book packs. Viewers learn how to create an inclusive learning environment that fosters empathy\, cultural understanding\, and academic growth in students. View this edWebinar to: \n\nUnderstand the importance of diverse texts in promoting empathy\, tolerance\, and cultural awareness among students\nLearn practical methods to curate diverse classroom libraries with inclusive and representative literary materials for different age groups and learning levels\nExplore creative ways to engage families in literacy through inclusive literacy kits\nDiscover research-based evidence supporting the positive impact of diverse texts on students’ joy of learning\, academic performance\, and emotional development\nGain insights from successful schools that have integrated diverse texts\, provided diverse and inclusive take-home literacy kits to families\, and witnessed transformative outcomes\nLearn strategies for creating culturally responsive learning experiences\n\nJoin us and inspire a generation of compassionate\, well-rounded individuals who can navigate a diverse global society with empathy and respect. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and those involved in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, and curriculum and instruction. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKaylee Jackson is an educational leader specializing in advocacy for equitable literacy instruction. She has served as a classroom teacher\, instructional coach\, founding principal\, and executive director of curriculum and instruction. As the ED of curriculum and instruction\, she oversaw all the K-12 programs\, curricula\, and teaching practices. She led the school community through their district priority of Early Literacy and Beyond. This included the successful board approval of two literacy/biliteracy materials adoptions and training district leaders and school staff in the Science of Reading. Through her leadership\, she has fostered a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration that empowers leaders to lead equitably. \n \nJennifer Taylor Boykins is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nothing But Education (NBE)\, a consultancy and services firm that helps build and strengthen DEI impact and the bridges between businesses\, schools/colleges\, and communities to stimulate thinking\, foster collaboration\, and drive better retention/recruitment outcomes. It is through NBE that Jennifer has had the opportunity to leverage her strategic planning expertise\, and her ability to help leadership teams revise\, plan\, and effectively enhance their internal and external partnerships by developing more effective processes to drive better outcomes. This work lives in NBE and is shared with educational partners as well as business clients who desire innovative growth strategies. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \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\nLerner Publishing Group is one of the nation’s largest independently owned children’s publishers with more than 5\,000 books in print. With accolades including a Caldecott Honor\, National Book Award Finalists\, Coretta Scott King Author and Illustrator Awards and Honors\, Batchelder Award Honors\, Sibert Medals and more\, Lerner’s books are consistently recognized by reviewers and award committees as being among the best children’s books published. Based in Minneapolis since its founding in 1959\, Lerner creates nonfiction and fiction books that educate\, empower\, and entertain readers.
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CATEGORIES:Culturally Responsive Teaching,Equity,Literacy
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SUMMARY:How to Become a Better Writing Teacher
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Carl Anderson\, Literacy Consultant and Author; and Matt Glover\, Literacy Consultant and Author \nSponsored by Heinemann \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar helps teachers envision a path toward becoming better writing teachers. By taking specific teaching actions aligned with the foundational principles of teaching writing\, teachers can improve their day-to-day practice and help students grow as writers. \nLiteracy consultants and authors Carl Anderson and Matt Glover discuss several of these actions\, showing videos of them in action with students to bring them to life. By the end of the session\, viewers know how to do these actions themselves and be ready to try them in their own teaching. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers of the elementary grades. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nCarl Anderson is an internationally recognized expert in writing instruction for grades K-8. He works as a consultant in schools and districts around the world. Carl is the bestselling author of A Teacher’s Guide to Mentor Texts\, K-5; A Teacher’s Guide to Writing Conferences; Assessing Writers; and How’s It Going? A Practical Guide to Conferring with Student Writers. \n \nMatt Glover has been a teacher\, principal\, and consultant for over 35 years. He is the author of the Heinemann titles Craft and Process Studies: Units That Provide Writers with Choice of Genre and Engaging Young Writers\, as well as the co-author of Already Ready\, Projecting Possibilities for Writers\, I Am Reading\, and Watch Katie and Matt…Sit Down and Teach Up\, a video-enhanced e-book. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing 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 \nProviding educators with professional development books\, curricular resources and services. Innovative\, research-based best practices for student-centered inquiry-based classrooms. Trusted for 40 years.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20231026/
CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Growth Mindset and Culture,Literacy
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SUMMARY:What’s Unique About Teaching Reading to Multilingual Learners?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. José Viana\, Senior Education Advisor\, Lexia Learning; Tan Huynh\, Teacher\, Author\, Podcaster\, and Consultant\, KIS International School (Cambodia); Beth Skelton\, Educational Consultant\, Educational Consultants\, LLC; and Breanna Guzman\, Senior Language Product Specialist\, Lexia Learning\nModerated by Cassandra Wheeler\, Director of Lexia LETRS® State Success\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEnglish learners are doing double duty in schools compared to their monolingual peers—not only are they learning to speak a new language\, but they’re also trying to learn academic content in English\, often through reading. \nUnderstanding the best practices for emergent bilingual reading instruction can help students achieve academic success in their new language—and the Science of Reading has answers for how to best implement instruction in the classroom. Lexia Learning’s Cassandra Wheeler (Director of LETRS State Success)\, Dr. José Viana (Senior Education Advisor)\, and Breanna Guzman (Senior Language Product Specialist) with Tan Huynh (Teacher\, Author\, Podcaster\, and Consultant) and Beth Skelton (Educational Consultant) dug deep into what’s different about teaching reading to multilingual learners. \nIn this session\, viewers learn about incorporating instruction based on the Science of Reading for emergent bilingual and multilingual students\, practical strategies (including how to prioritize both language and literacy development)\, and the importance of culturally and linguistically responsive pedagogy\, grounded in an asset-based approach. \nThis edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, ELL and ESOL specialists\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis edLeader Panel is part of Emergent Bilingual Week: A New Era in Multilingualism. \nThis five-day event\, October 23rd – 27th was designed to inspire educators and leaders in service of our 5 million+ multilingual students across the country. Our expert-led panel discussions brought you the latest research\, strategies\, and tools to celebrate the assets every student brings to the classroom. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nTan Huynh is a secondary school teacher specializing in English language acquisition\, an author\, podcaster\, and consultant. He has taught students from fifth to tenth grade in domestic public\, private\, and charter schools\, but the bulk of his experience has been in international schools. He also taught social studies and spends much of his days co-planning and co-teaching. Tan is trained in sheltered instruction\, WIDA\, culturally responsive instruction\, International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program\, and the Collaborative Instructional Cycle. Tan shares his application of research-based strategies on his blog\, podcast\, and online courses with the hopes of celebrating teachers who answer the calling to serve multilingual learners. He holds a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction specializing in language acquisition. \n \nBeth Skelton has over 30 years of experience as a language educator and holds a master’s degree in multicultural teacher education. She has worked with early childhood\, elementary\, middle\, high school\, and adult language learners in rural\, urban\, suburban\, and international school settings. She is the co-author of Long-Term Success for Experienced Multilinguals\, a best-selling book published by Corwin\, and Putting It Together\, materials for teaching adult English learners using a story-based curriculum. She is an active board member of Colorado TESOL. Beth currently provides professional development\, coaching\, and consulting with schools around the world focused on providing equitable education for multilingual learners. \n \nBreanna Guzman is a Senior Language Product Specialist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education/Spanish\, a Master of Science degree in TESOL\, and an Advanced Professional Teaching Certificate in Grades 1–6 and ESOL PreK–12. Her professional experience includes teaching Spanish\, third grade\, first grade\, and ESOL\, as well as coaching classroom teachers\, organizing professional development\, and managing ELL programs. Dedicated to education and advocacy for emergent bilinguals as a dual-language learner herself\, Breanna helped to develop a new product to support the English development of emergent bilinguals. \n \nAbout the Facilitator \nDr. José Viana joined Lexia Learning in December 2019\, bringing 30 years of experience in education. A former English learner himself\, his career began in Miami\, Florida where he taught English to speakers of other languages. During his time in the classroom\, Dr. Viana strategically incorporated technology through blended learning in order for emergent bilingual students to fully participate and thus accelerate their proficiency in English and ability to meet academic goals. \nDr. Viana was most recently the Assistant Deputy Secretary and Director of the Office of English Language Acquisition at the United States Department of Education. In this role\, he was responsible for the overall leadership\, management\, and direction of education for English language learners nationwide. He also oversaw the development and dissemination of discretionary grants\, research studies\, and resources that guide education practice and policy to meet the needs of our country’s emergent bilingual students. \nDr. Viana holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Florida International University and a master’s degree in Computer Education from Barry University. He completed his doctorate in Educational Leadership at North Carolina State University. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nCassandra Wheeler completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham before returning home to Montgomery Public Schools and beginning her career as an educator at Morningview Elementary School. After earning her master’s degree and administrative certification\, Cassandra joined the Alabama Reading Initiative\, where she authored Alabama’s Reading First Initiative grant and managed Alabama’s statewide DIBELS® pilot. After serving the children of Alabama for 10 years\, Cassandra expanded her outreach to impact students everywhere by joining the (then) Voyager Expanded Learning organization and\, finally\, Lexia®\, where she serves as the first Director of Lexia LETRS® State Success. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Supporting Emergent Bilingual Students 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 \nLexia®\, a Cambium Learning Group company\, is the Structured Literacy expert. For nearly 40 years\, the company has focused solely on literacy\, and today provides science of reading-based solutions for both students and educators. With robust offerings for differentiated instruction\, personalized learning\, assessment\, and professional learning\, Lexia helps more learners read\, write\, and speak with confidence. For more information\, visit www.lexialearning.com. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Leadership/Administration,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Exploring Beginning Coding for Young Learners
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Melody Dunn\, M.Ed.\, Former Educator\, Current Professional Learning Specialist\, Frog Street \nSponsored by Frog Street Press \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nView this edWebinar to learn basic coding skills and how to intentionally foster problem solving\, spatial relationships\, prediction skills\, communication\, and more through hands-on coding experiences. This student-centered approach to learning will support the importance of preparing young learners for a future in which computers\, digital literacy\, and programming are part of everyday life and work environments. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMelody Dunn received her bachelor’s degree from Grambling State University and a master’s from Grand Canyon University in curriculum and instruction. Melody is a dynamic\, early childhood advocate with a passion for training\, coaching\, and providing engaging\, diverse professional development opportunities that grow and stretch educators. She believes teachers should model their love of learning. Melody’s philosophy on early childhood is to provide high-quality\, developmentally appropriate\, and engaging activities that meet the needs of ALL children. \nMelody is a Professional Learning Specialist for Frog Street. She has 20 years of experience that spans from early childhood to fourth grade and is also an Infant\, Toddler\, and Pre-K Certified CLASS Observer. As a teacher\, Melody implemented Frog Street’s curriculum with three- and four-year-old students. Eventually\, as an Early Childhood Specialist\, she supported administrators\, teachers\, and students across 15 campuses with creating high-quality early childhood classrooms. This support included providing professional development to administrators\, teachers\, and parents\, assisting campuses with the implementation of districtwide instructional strategies\, and evaluating student assessment data to inform district-level strategies for improving outcomes of early childhood students. \nJoin the Early Childhood Learning Solutions 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 \nAre you ready to revolutionize early childhood education? Discover the gateway to a tech-savvy future with Frog Street! Join our upcoming edWebinar and embark on an exciting journey into the world of coding for young learners. Learn how to kickstart coding skills in a fun\, interactive way and equip young learners for a world where computers\, digital literacy\, and programming are everyday essentials.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20231030/
CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Computer Science/Coding,Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs,STEM/STEAM
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SUMMARY:The Skills List | Case 74: Distraction as a Workplace Hazard
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kevin E. Baird\, Chairman\, Global Center for College and Career Readiness \nSponsored by Meteor Education \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nCareer-specific skilling is a central part of the K-12 mission\, but we often fail to address a central safety\, productivity\, and effectiveness skill: managing distraction. \nIn this research-driven and interactive edLeader Panel\, Kevin E. Baird\, Chairman at the non-profit Center for College and Career Readiness\, leads us in considering the power of DISTRACTION in the environment\, Case 74 on the Skills List. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nNote From the Presenter:\nWhether you can join us or not\, we invite you to lend your expertise and experience to a National Study on the Best Leadership Practices for Managing Devices and Technology in K-12 Education. Your responses will be included in an upcoming report\, and we would appreciate your participation. Take the five-minute survey here. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKevin E. Baird is a noted leader in global college and career readiness and an expert in accelerated human development. He is one of the world’s first researchers to measure learner engagement through content immersion and psychological safety using real-time neuroscience technology. He is also currently part of the world’s largest study of student engagement and classroom self-efficacy. Kevin has contributed to the development of the most widely used reading and language acceleration technologies\, designed K-12 artificial intelligence/predictive systems\, and is the author of the National Implementation Pathway for College and Career Readiness. Kevin is also an accredited learning environment planner (ALEP). \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the College\, Career\, and Life 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\n \nWe empower teachers and education leaders in creating ProSocial Learning Experiences so their students emerge inspired\, compassionate\, and future ready.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ccss20231030/
CATEGORIES:Career Education,College and Career Readiness,CTE: Career and Tech Ed,Leadership/Administration,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:6 Elements of Mathematics Lesson Design for High-Quality Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jennifer Deinhart\, K-8 Mathematics Specialist\, Educational Consultant\, and Author \nSponsored by Solution Tree \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn this edWebinar\, we explore how teams develop effective mathematics instruction using six elements of lesson design. The process of designing engaging\, targeted\, and high-quality instruction allows teams to dig deeply into both best practices in mathematics and grow in content knowledge. Viewers leave with a set of tools and discussion protocols to enhance their instructional planning and teaching of mathematics. Watch this session to: \n\nDevelop a shared understanding of the six elements of mathematics lesson design\nDetermine pathways for engaging all students in high-level thinking and problem solving\nExplore tools and protocols that can support teams in collaborative planning of daily mathematics instruction\n\nViewers can download these free resources and use them as a handy reference during the live presentation. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJennifer Deinhart is an educational consultant and K–8 mathematics specialist. Jennifer is currently working as a mathematics instructional coach at Rose Hill Elementary\, part of Fairfax County Public Schools. During her time at Mason Crest Elementary in Annandale\, Virginia\, the school was recognized as the first national model PLC school to receive the DuFour Award. A passionate educator with more than 20 years of experience working with diverse populations within Title I schools\, she works collaboratively to support schools and districts around the country in the PLC at Work process and provide quality mathematics instruction. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics 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 \nSince 1998\, Solution Tree has worked to empower educators. We share your vision to transform education to ensure learning for all\, and we can help you make this vision a reality. No other professional learning company provides our unique blend of research-based\, results-driven services that improve learning outcomes for students.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20231030/
CATEGORIES:Mathematics,STEM/STEAM,Student Engagement and Motivation,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:Leading for Effective Change: It’s Going to Take Collective Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Adam Drummond\, Associate Partner\, The Center for Model Schools; and Dr. Jessica Huizenga\, Associate Partner\, The Center for Model Schools \nSponsored by Center for Model Schools \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDecades of research have shaped what education leaders know about effective leading\, teaching\, and learning. But no single leader can know it all—that’s why it’s going to take the collective wisdom of scholars and practitioners to make the types of transformational changes that address today’s most complex educational challenges. \nWatch this edLeader Panel as Dr. Jessica Huizenga and Dr. Adam Drummond share how to maximize your team’s collective wisdom to create and execute a framework for rapid\, iterative change. By the end of this session\, leaders: \n\nWalk away understanding how to leverage collective wisdom to achieve positive student outcomes\nGain new insight into a framework for transformational change\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-12 school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Adam Drummond\, Associate Partner at CMS\, has served the educational community in many roles\, as a teacher\, district professional\, learning coordinator\, university adjunct professor\, school principal\, and most importantly\, as a lifelong learner. He believes that to effect the change needed for successful 21st-century learning\, we need to commit to growth at all levels of leadership—that means teachers\, coaches\, principals\, superintendents\, as well as students. Dr. Drummond has spent the past 15 years building and sharing his expertise in literacy\, leadership development\, and systemic planning with schools and districts and is lucky to share this passion with the broader Center for Model Schools community. Dr. Drummond is a firm believer that learning is not restricted to the classroom! \n \nDr. Jessica Huizenga\, Associate Partner at CMS\, was formerly the Interim Executive Director of Massachusetts at Latinos for Education. She spent 24 years of her career in public education\, serving as a classroom teacher\, department chair\, assistant principal\, principal\, assistant superintendent\, state receiver appointed by the commissioner of education\, and as a superintendent of school districts in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Throughout her career\, she focused on ensuring high-quality equitable instruction for students\, and the school districts she led saw improvements in student performance and success. She consults and is a keynote speaker for school systems around the country in strategic planning\, leadership team development\, curriculum\, instruction\, assessment\, using data to drive improvement\, diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, innovation\, and turnaround schools. Dr. Huizenga holds a Master of Arts in educational administration\, a doctorate in leadership in schooling from the University of Massachusetts–Lowell\, and an advanced certificate in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion from Cornell University.  \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation 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 \nPartnering with leaders to inspire innovation and improve outcomes through accessible\, actionable\, and relevant professional learning.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadersplc20231030/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Science of Reading and Middle School: The Other End of the Reading Rope
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Deb Sabin\, Vice President\, Amplify ELA Education\, 6-12 \nSponsored by Amplify \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin Amplify Vice President of ELA Deb Sabin to explore how the strands of the Reading Rope—a framework for understanding the elements of fluent reading—remain critical for supporting secondary readers. We explore how teachers can strategically strengthen these elements within their classrooms and allow students to succeed with grade-level content. View this edWebinar to learn: \n\nWhat the latest research indicates for how best to support middle schoolers on their literacy journeys\nHow middle school students draw on the elements of the Reading Rope as they work with grade-level content\, and how to target and support specific threads\nHow to choose texts that best support continuing literacy development\nStrategies for supporting key areas of language comprehension\nWays to ensure students continue to engage with core grade-level content\, as a matter of equity\n\nEvery student deserves to succeed with rigorous\, grade-level content. With the right techniques\, you can make the difference. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle school teachers and administrators. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDeb Sabin leads Amplify’s curriculum development teams for ELA. Previously\, she was Director of Instruction and Training for The Writer’s Express. She’s been an ELA teacher in a variety of classrooms from alternative high schools to elite prep schools and international dual language programs. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero 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 \nAmplify is the original Science of Reading company—we have been doing it for decades! We are pleased to offer a complete and tightly integrated literacy system built on 20+ years of research that ensures you can bring true Science of Reading practices to every point of your instructional journey\, and we now offer the only complete biliteracy suite.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20231030/
CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Accommodations for Students with Learning Disabilities: Why They Matter
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Riley Mulcahy\, Marketing and Admissions Associate\, Compass High School Bay Area (CA)\, and Executive Director\, The RILEY Project; Sharon Updyke\, Director of Teaching and Learning\, Compass High School (CA); and Dr. Xin Wei\, Senior Quantitative Researcher\, Digital Promise\nModerated by Barbara Pape\, Senior Director\, Learner Variability Project\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAccommodations for students with learning disabilities sometimes are inappropriately viewed as not fair to all students. In this edWebinar\, we hear what the research says about accommodations\, particularly extra time\, and why adding accommodations to the learning experience for students with learning disabilities and ADHD is the support required for these students to have the same instructional goals as students without disabilities. \nWe discuss how these supports allow students to access learning and can increase student motivation and self-advocacy skills\, critical as students move to college and the workplace. In this edWebinar\, viewers discover: \n\nWhy accommodations do not change the expectations for learning and why that is important for students with learning disabilities and ADHD\nWhat the impact is of extra time in a testing environment\nPersonal stories from a young adult with learning disabilities who currently works at a school for students with learning differences\nHow a teacher has designed a classroom to accommodate students with learning disabilities and ADHD and how to adapt her ideas in larger classrooms\nHow accommodations can nurture a sense of belonging and motivate students to achieve and develop self-advocacy\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRiley Mulcahy\, Executive Director of The RILEY Project\, stands as a beacon for accessible education tailored for students with learning differences. Drawing strength from his own dyslexia diagnosis\, Riley is passionate about giving a voice to students and young adults\, enabling them to share their unique stories through The RILEY Project. As a Marketing and Admissions Associate at Compass High School Bay Area\, he’s been instrumental in fostering partnerships and amplifying community outreach initiatives\, ensuring a supportive environment for students with learning disabilities. With memberships to the International Dyslexia Association and the Learning Disabilities Association of America\, Riley continues to make strides in advocacy and awareness. A proud alum of Saint Mary’s College of California\, his academic and professional journey underscores a dedication to creating platforms for those with learning differences to shine. \n \nSharon Updyke has been teaching children with learning differences for 15 years. She discovered her career while searching for educational support for her children\, who struggled in the learning environment. Much of her career has been working with students in a one-on-one environment\, primarily remediating math skills and supporting students with their executive functioning\, adapted learning\, motivation\, development of positive academic affect\, comprehension\, and writing skills. She uses a multi-sensory and incremental approach to ensure that concepts are taught explicitly and supports the student in developing a deep understanding of the concepts. For the past three years\, she has taught math at Compass High School\, specializing in teaching neurodivergent students. This year\, she is working as their Director of Teaching and Learning. Through this role\, she more closely influences the culture of educating students to be lifelong learners\, great self-advocates\, and knowing they are cared for and valuable members of society. \n \nDr. Xin Wei serves as a Senior Quantitative Researcher on the Learning Science Research team at Digital Promise. With over two decades in the field\, she excels in leveraging data analytics to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities. As director of analytics or principal investigator of federally funded projects\, Dr. Wei adeptly oversees research design\, data analysis\, and dissemination. Her research portfolio encompasses a range of topics in special education\, from academic growth trajectories in reading and math to the effectiveness of behavioral interventions\, K-12 and post-secondary STEM education\, and the interaction of students with disabilities with digital learning platforms and assessments. Dr. Wei’s impactful work has resulted in noteworthy publications and has been instrumental in shaping both educational and workforce policies. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nBarbara Pape\, Senior Director for the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise\, led a three-year national survey on learner variability and teacher practice\, wrote the paper defining learner variability\, hosts a monthly webinar series\, and co-developed The IEP Project. Previously\, she worked in policy analysis and communications for nonprofits and in the U.S. Senate. Barbara has written for numerous publications and was editor of the first electronically delivered education newsletter\, the Daily Report Card. Previously\, she produced the Teaching & Learning conference for the National Board\, worked in the communications office for the AFT during President Al Shanker’s tenure\, and headed up government relations for the City Colleges of Chicago. She earned an Ed.M. at Harvard and coursework toward a Ph.D. at the University of Virginia. Barbara launched her career as a middle school teacher in her hometown of Pittsburgh. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Personalize Learning for Learner Variability 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\nDigital Promise shapes the future of learning and advances equitable education systems by bringing together solutions across research\, practice\, and technology.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/personalizedlearning20231031/
CATEGORIES:College and Career Readiness,Differentiated Instruction,Education Research/Evidence,Personalized Learning
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SUMMARY:Strengthen Relationships with Families with Just-Right Communications
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rebecca Honig\, Chief Content and Curriculum Officer\, ParentPowered; and Mary Westervelt\, Director of Marketing and Communications\, ParentPowered \nSponsored by ParentPowered \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nBetween jobs\, caregiving\, sports\, homework\, and all the rest of life’s demands\, families are busy. With so much on their plates\, it’s no wonder educators often hear from families\, “I didn’t know about that.” Whether we’re communicating by email\, text\, or notes sent home in backpacks\, it’s a challenge to not only get messages into the hands of families but for those messages to have an impact. \nIn this fast-paced edWebinar\, family engagement experts share eight ways (plus a few bonus tips) to reach and engage families without overwhelming them. You learn how to: \n\nBreak down complex topics into manageable activities for parents\nWrite with equity\, access\, and empowerment in mind\nQuickly edit your text to maximize accessibility\nUse layout and style to keep readers engaged\nCraft subject lines that motivate parents to read what comes next\n\nTune in for practical strategies you can use right away to meaningfully engage with families and improve student outcomes by strengthening family involvement. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and those involved with family engagement\, parent/community involvement\, and school improvement. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRebecca Honig is the Chief Content and Curriculum Officer at ParentPowered. She has authored numerous curricula\, parent guides\, and children’s storybooks for Sesame Workshop\, Scholastic\, Disney\, Compass Learning\, PBS\, WGBH\, HITN\, Nickelodeon\, Mo Willems\, and The Norman Rockwell Museum. She has also served as a Curriculum and Content Specialist for Sesame Street and spent ten years teaching in public\, private\, and after-school programs. Rebecca has a master’s degree in early childhood education from Bank Street College. \n \nMary Westervelt is the Director of Marketing and Communications for ParentPowered. She is passionate about helping great ideas take flight. A lifelong member of the mission-driven entrepreneurial world\, she has worked across industries and sectors\, with the last seven years in edtech. She holds an MBA in managing for sustainability from Marlboro College and a B.A. from the College of William & Mary in anthropology. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Community & Family Engagement 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 \nResearch shows that families play a powerful role in fostering children’s development. ParentPowered is on a mission to help K–12 districts provide accessible\, evidence-based family engagement curriculum\, without adding more to teachers’ plates. Our program — for PreK through grade 12 — supports\, inspires and activates parents and caregivers with simple\, strengths-based insights they can turn into everyday teachable moments. Learn more and request a demo at parentpowered.com.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/engagement20231101/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Equity,Family and Community Engagement,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:Building Vocabulary Through Morphology: Greek and Latin Word Roots and More
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Timothy Rasinski\, Professor Emeritus of Literacy Education\, Kent State University\, and Author \nSponsored by Teacher Created Materials \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nProficiency with words is critical to reading success at every grade level. Students who struggle in reading and other content areas do so because of difficulty in understanding the meaning of key vocabulary. \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Timothy Rasinski presents effective and engaging methods for helping students learn to understand the meaning of words and also to take delight in words. Do you believe people have the ability to see patterns in their environments? Do you like word games? Is vocabulary learning all Greek to you? Then this session is for you! Viewers: \n\nLearn about the importance of linguistic patterns in learning to read\, decode\, and build vocabulary\nLearn about the importance of morphemic instruction for building vocabulary\nUnderstand the importance of vocabulary in content/subject area learning\nExpand students’ vocabulary through the study of synonyms and vocabulary ladders\nLearn about the importance of figurative language for comprehension\n\nThis recorded edWebinar benefits K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nTimothy Rasinski\, Ph.D. is the author of numerous best-selling books\, articles\, and curriculum programs on literacy education. He is Professor Emeritus\, Literacy Education\, at Kent State University where he previously directed the university’s award-winning reading clinic (Camp Read-A-Lot). A former elementary and middle school classroom teacher and reading specialist\, Dr. Rasinski is well known for his work on word study and reading fluency. \nJoin the Build Educator Capacity and Boost Student Achievement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nTeacher Created Materials develops innovative and imaginative educational materials and services for students worldwide. Everything we do is created by teachers for teachers and students to make teaching more effective and learning more fun. Join us on our mission to create a world where children truly want to learn.
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CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:The 4 Quadrants of High-Quality Literacy Teaching and Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sarah W. Siegal\, Ph.D.\, Director\, Research & Practice\, Scholastic; and Jimmy Brehm\, Vice President of Academic Planning and Solution Development\, Scholastic \nSponsored by Scholastic Education Solutions \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nImproving literacy outcomes for all children is not just a matter of finding out what works\, but understanding what research-based practices are best for each child and how to implement best practices in diverse classroom contexts. This edWebinar reviews the problem of practice and presents groundbreaking research conducted by Dr. Carol Connor on reading instruction. \nLed by Dr. Sarah Siegal\, we explore Dr. Connor’s research on the power of individualized literacy instruction and how the four quadrants of literacy teaching and learning put teachers and students on the road to success. Through this edWebinar\, viewers: \n\nLearn about the research-supported quadrants of teaching and learning across code- and meaning-focused instruction\nExplore how teacher- versus student-managed instruction influences student outcomes\nDiscover and examine best practices within each quadrant of high-quality teaching and learning\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of benefit to K-8 teachers\, curriculum specialists\, reading coaches\, and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Sarah Siegal received her master’s degree from Florida State University where she was funded through the Predoctoral Interdisciplinary Research Training (PIRT) Fellow program\, part of the Florida Center for Reading Research. Following the completion of her master’s\, Dr. Siegal joined the Developmental Psychology Graduate Program and the Institute for the Science of Teaching & Learning at Arizona State University where she completed her doctoral degree. She continued her work at the University of California – Irvine\, running data collection\, professional development\, and technology training at partner schools. In addition to co-authoring books and research\, she managed grant-funded research projects and was instrumental in designing and developing the A2i platform and professional development. More recently\, she pursued the mission of improving students’ reading outcomes as Vice President for Research & Practice at Learning Ovations Inc. In 2022\, Learning Ovations was acquired by Scholastic\, where Dr. Siegal now works as a Director\, Research & Practice. \n \nJimmy Brehm is currently Vice President of Academic Planning and Solution Development at Scholastic\, supporting schools and districts around the country with creating and implementing high-quality literacy instructional practices. Prior to joining Scholastic\, Jimmy was the Chief Academic Officer at Woodford County Schools in Kentucky. He has over 15 years of experience in public education\, excelling in roles such as director of curriculum and instruction and elementary school principal. Jimmy started his career as a fifth-grade classroom teacher at Nicholasville Elementary School in Jessamine County\, Kentucky. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing 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\nScholastic Education Solutions provides teachers\, families\, and communities with the tools they need to support each and every child with print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12\, expert professional development\, family and community engagement\, and learning supports. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Differentiated Instruction,Education Research/Evidence,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:How to Smooth the Transition and Speed the Effectiveness of Beginning Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Penny Ciaburri\, Vice President and General Manager\, PLC Associates\, a Scholarus Learning Company; Renée Golz\, Director of Beginning Teacher Development\, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (NC); Jared Kahmar\, Principal\, Greenwood Lake Union Free School District (NY); and Dr. Jessica Irwin\, Director of Curriculum and Instruction\, Holmdel Public Schools (NJ) \nSponsored by PLC Associates\, a Scholarus Learning Company \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nKnowing what works with classroom instruction gives our beginning teachers\, and the school leaders who mentor and coach them\, a tremendous advantage in securing positive student outcomes. It is a foundational support for student learning and growth. And yet\, we often hear the same concerns: “We have spent an incredible amount of time on professional development and coaching\, year after year\, and not much has changed.” It does not have to be that way. \nView this edLeader Panel or listen to the podcast to learn from our experienced expert panel who explore the critical roles of early professional learning and instructional improvement in returning positive student growth. Included in the discussion is a targeted approach to professional learning\, how to engage our teachers\, ways to make sure the professional learning transfers\, how we “talk about” our progress and opportunities\, the role of leaders in paving the way\, and the best strategies for creating the domino effect and cascading growth schoolwide. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders and librarians and is part of the Leading by Design: 6 Initiatives You Can’t Afford to Get Wrong district leadership series where you learn from leaders who are pulling together the elements of successful schooling. \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nAfter working in both schools and businesses\, Penny Ciaburri observed the differences between successful organizations and those that struggled with a lack of results. Leveraging that knowledge and experience\, she founded the K-12 consulting firm PLC Associates\, Inc. in 1988. Since then\, PLC Associates has worked with over 2\,000 school districts across 25 states and achieved a client retention rate of over 99%. In 2022\, PLC Associates joined the Scholarus Learning portfolio of companies\, and Penny continues to serve as the CEO of PLC Associates. \n \nRenée Golz is an experienced instructional leader with a demonstrated history of exceeding excellence in education. She finds joy in building teams with strong cultures\, project management\, communication\, public speaking\, human resources\, and coaching. She is passionate about teaching\, learning\, and equity. Renée has an M.Ed. in educational leadership and administration\, as well as an M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction\, and she measures her success by the success of those she mentors. \n \nJared Kahmar is the proud Principal of Greenwood Lake Middle School in New York. He has been an educator for over two decades and has served as a teacher\, coach\, and administrator at all levels\, K-12. Jared has led a school turnaround effort at a Title I school and delivered professional learning for school leaders and districts. His expertise includes school improvement strategies\, strategic planning\, instructional practices\, professional learning communities\, and leadership development. \nDeveloping and improving culture\, collaboration\, and feedback while serving those that we are fortunate enough to lead are the core beliefs of his leadership philosophy. Jared earned his bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in history from East Stroudsburg University. He earned his school leadership and administration certification from Long Island University in Rockland. In addition to being a school leader\, Jared is an education consultant\, executive coach\, proud husband\, and father of four children. \n \nDr. Jessica Irwin is an experienced teacher\, building administrator\, and central office administrator who began her career and found her passion with Teach For America. She quickly understood that a child’s success largely depends on masterful teaching. She enjoys helping others cultivate a culture for success that views masterful instruction as the primary tool for success. \nDr. Irwin earned her Ed.D. in educational leadership and administration at Seton Hall and her M.Ed. in educational leadership and administration at Baruch College\, as well as her M.Ed. in bilingual and multicultural education from Teachers College\, Columbia University. As a lifelong advocate for educational equity\, she participated in the New Leaders for New Schools principal preparation program and served as a member of Leadership for Educational Equity and Lead Newark. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership Practices for Innovative Leaders 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 \nPLC Associates Inc. is well known for its capacity to engage in explicit diagnostics and provide reports and recommendations with the level of detail and specificity that leadership requires to move districts and schools forward with sustained high performance. When it comes to achieving peak performance\, PLC Associates\, Inc. will help your school district go the extra mile. Our consulting firm provides innovative programs\, high-impact professional learning\, and data-driven consulting services to help educators and schools across the United States.
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CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,New Teacher and Staff Support,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:A Revolution in PK-2 Literacy: Invest in Prevention and Do Less Intervention
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Floyd Jolley\, Director of Curriculum\, Peach County Schools (GA); Luis Quan\, Principal\, P.S. 126X Dr. Marjorie H. Dunbar Elementary School (NY); and Libba Reed\, Regional Literacy Coach\, University Charter School (AL)\nModerated by Jeanette Russell\, VP of Customer Success\, Capit Learning \nSponsored by Capit Learning \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nFor years\, schools have predominantly focused on a core ELA curriculum complemented by an intervention program. However\, mounting evidence suggests this approach has been less effective than anticipated. Many schools are shifting their focus and implementing a dedicated core phonics curriculum that seamlessly complements their existing ELA framework. \nTransitioning to a preventive model can pave the way for a more robust\, comprehensive literacy foundation. Ensuring students receive essential phonics instruction early on significantly reduces the need for later interventions\, translating into better student outcomes and more efficient resource allocation. Join us for this eye-opening edLeader Panel as we: \n\nExamine the inefficiencies and pitfalls of the traditional core ELA + intervention strategy\nShowcase empirical data that underlines the transformative potential of integrating a core phonics curriculum\nIllustrate real-world success stories where schools have reduced the need for intervention through proactive phonics-based approaches\n\nViewers: \n\nUnderstand the long-term benefits and cost efficiencies of prioritizing prevention over intervention\nGain insight into the design and structure of an effective core phonics curriculum\nReceive actionable strategies to integrate phonics instruction within the existing ELA framework\n\nA special literacy grant offer will be given to viewers. The grant gives educators access to the CAPIT Reading Curriculum and Teacher Professional Development to help ensure their first-grade students gain a solid foundation in literacy. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-2 teachers\, curriculum directors\, ELA coordinators\, and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nFloyd Jolley serves as the director of curriculum at Peach County Schools in Georgia. An experienced executive director with a demonstrated history in working at the primary/secondary levels\, he is skilled in curriculum development\, professional learning\, lesson planning\, training\, educational technology\, and adult education. Floyd holds an Educational Specialists Degree from Georgia College and State University. \n \nAs an Elementary School Principal at Public School 126X\, Luis Quan leads for equity and systemic change. Luis is also an adjunct professor for bilingual education at Hunter\, the City College of New York City\, and Bank Street College of Education. After graduating from Yale University\, Luis started his career in the New York City Department of Education as a bilingual teacher with Teach for America. As a graduate of the Bank Street College Bilingual/ENL Teacher Leader Academy (BETLA)\, he coached teachers and led ELL professional development at his elementary school in The Bronx. After graduating from the Summer Principals’ Academy (SPA) at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, Luis became Director of English Language Learners and Family Engagement for a majority of schools in District 6 and 11. In this capacity\, he provided daily coaching and supervisory support at a macro-level to a cadre of ELL liaisons and parent coordinators\, building capacity to support a network of 35 schools\, impacting over 1\,000 multilingual learners. In 2015\, Luis joined the Bronx Field Support Center (BFSC) as an ELL Services Administrator for District 9. During his time at the BFSC from 2015-17\, he was responsible for addressing the instructional needs of the District 9 bilingual/ESL teachers as well as district- and school-level goals\, assessments and professional development plans. As an Assistant Principal at Public School 73 in The Bronx\, he helped strengthen the dual language program and improve literacy outcomes. In the many roles that he has served\, Luis has always been committed to educational excellence and advocacy for multilingual learners.\n \n \nLibba Reed serves many rural students through University Charter School in Livingston\, Alabama. In the past 15 years of her educational career\, she has served in many different roles. From classroom teacher to interventionist\, EL/RTI coordinator to (currently) local reading specialist\, the job titles may shift but her focus remains strong: paving the way for all rural students to have equitable yet exceptional educational opportunities. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nJeanette Russell has a 30-year career in education. Starting in the classroom\, she taught students in grades one\, two\, and four. Jeanette then focused her work on coaching and professional development to ensure that educators utilize education resources with fidelity leading to academic achievement for all students. Jeanette works with schools and districts across the country to implement customized implementation plans to ensure all students receive the foundational literacy skills they need to be successful in school and beyond. Jeanette lives in Florida with her family and their dog\, Bella. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing 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\nCapit Learning was founded in 2011 with a singular mission – to ensure all kids learn to read by improving and simplifying reading instruction. At Capit Learning\, we are deeply passionate about changing the course of students’ lives by providing them with the ability to read and understand the written word. Capit Learning partners with schools and districts to transform PK-2 literacy by providing a science-based\, research-proven phonics curriculum. CAPIT’s unique and effective methodology is easy to implement and ensures all students achieve reading proficiency in Tier 1. With CAPIT\, You Invest in Prevention\, and Do Less Intervention!™
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20231102/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:Breaking Beats and Myths: Exploring Hip-Hop Pedagogy to Confront Misinformation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Chris Payne\, Senior Audio Production Manager\, Nearpod and Flocabulary; Ime Ekpo\, Cultural Journalist; and Brittney Smith\, Senior Manager of Education Partnerships\, The News Literacy Project \nSponsored by News Literacy Project \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nHip-hop has grown into a global phenomenon with a diverse community of artists\, scholars\, and enthusiasts. Though it has evolved across decades\, it has maintained roots in self-expression\, creativity\, and social justice. Moreover\, hip-hop is integral to youth culture—so it can serve as a powerful teaching tool for students. Join us to explore how the five pillars of hip-hop (MCing\, DJing\, Breakdance\, Graffiti\, and Knowledge) can be leveraged as a pedagogical strategy to inspire students to think deeply about misinformation and how it impacts their lives. \nReserve your spot today for this edWebinar featuring education and journalism experts\, including Chris Payne from Flocabulary and journalist Ime Ekpo\, who discusses the impact of misinformation on hip-hop journalism and share tips for teaching students to avoid the pitfalls of misinformation. \nIn addition\, you also hear about free News Literacy Project resources\, including customizable interdisciplinary classroom lessons\, that are available to support you and your students as you explore this rich subject. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nChris Payne is a passionate audio engineer\, producer\, and highly organized project manager. He currently serves as the head of audio at edtech companies Flocabulary and Nearpod and creates and composes his own personal music in his spare time. He is a proactive team player who thrives working across multiple projects under tight timelines. Chris is a fervid creative who is inspired by how the arts and storytelling can improve communities. \n \nIme Ekpo is a journalist specializing in hip-hop culture\, African diaspora history\, and Black enterprise. In 2014\, Ime started a niche-based Tumblr blog\, Old School Hip-Hop Lust\, which became one of the platform’s highest-ranked classic hip-hop blogs. Ime has written for Street Khemistry\, The Source\, BellaNaija\, and NBCU Academy. She is also the founder of the online publication Rich Black Earth\, where she highlights victories throughout the African diaspora. \n \nBrittney Smith is a Senior Manager of Education Partnerships (East) at The News Literacy Project. Brittney joined NLP in July 2022 after eight years of teaching life science in Cincinnati\, Ohio. She was a high school teacher to diverse populations of students\, including English Language Learners. In her tenure as science department chair\, she focused on building partnerships with community stakeholders to enrich and improve students’ educational experiences. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biological science from the University of Cincinnati and a master’s degree in teaching science to adolescents and young adults from Mount St. Joseph University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in educational practice and innovation with a STEM focus at the University of South Carolina. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the News Literacy 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 \nThe News Literacy Project\, a nonpartisan\, national education nonprofit\, provides programs and resources for educators and the public to teach\, learn and share the abilities needed to be smart\, active consumers of news and information and equal and engaged participants in a democracy.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/newsliteracy20231102/
CATEGORIES:Arts in Education,Culturally Responsive Teaching,Media Literacy,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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