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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Getting the Comprehension Instruction They Need: The Hows and Whys of Teaching Whole-Book Comprehension
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Jennifer Serravallo\, Former K-8 Educator\, Current Professional Development Provider\, Heinemann Publishing \nSponsored by Heinemann Publishing \n\nThis edWebinar has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToday's students are surrounded by short texts\, rapid-fire content\, and quick answers. Research shows many struggle to sustain focus and read with deep understanding\, even with short texts\, let alone longer\, more complex ones. Yet the ability to follow ideas\, people\, and arguments across an entire book is central to strong comprehension and to success in school and beyond. \nIn this edWebinar\, literacy expert Jennifer Serravallo explores why whole-book reading is essential for building comprehension\, critical thinking\, and lasting engagement. She will share the compelling research behind teaching with whole books\, including how extended reading builds stamina\, vocabulary\, and background knowledge in ways that short passages alone cannot. \nAttendees will also learn what to consider when selecting appropriate\, grade-level whole texts\, from text complexity and content to student interest and instructional purpose. Jen will then walk through five steps for planning explicit\, engaging comprehension lessons that help students build the skills and strategies they need for deep comprehension. \nWhether you teach in a classroom\, coach teachers\, lead intervention\, or set literacy priorities for a school or district\, you'll leave with practical\, classroom-ready moves you can put to work right away. These strategies work alongside any core literacy program and help teachers extend reading instruction beyond the ELA block\, into social studies and science. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to grades 1-6 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, and district leaders\, as well as pre-service teachers.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \nJennifer Serravallo is a New York Times bestselling author\, award-winning educator\, literacy consultant\, and frequent invited speaker at state and national conferences. She served on Parents magazine's Board of Advisors for education and literacy and sits on the NYC Reads Advisory Council\, which is working to bring practices grounded in the Science of Reading\, writing\, and learning to every classroom in the city. Jen is best known for research-based books and resources that make responsive\, strategic\, differentiated literacy instruction possible for all educators\, including The Reading Strategies Book 2.0 and The Writing Strategies Book. Her newest resource\, the Whole Book Comprehension series for grades 1–6\, is available beginning November 1\, 2026. Her books are used around the world and have been translated into Spanish\, French\, Chinese\, and Italian. \n\n\n\n\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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDelivering world-class educational resources to enhance teacher practice\, advance student outcomes\, and set the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
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CATEGORIES:Critical Thinking Skills,Early Literacy,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:K-5 Content-Area Lessons That Build Background Knowledge and Nurture the Heart and Mind
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad\, Experienced Educator\, John Corbally Endowed Professor of Literacy\, Language\, and Culture\, University of Illinois Chicago\, and HILL Pedagogies Services\, Inc.Moderated by Tara Welty\, Senior Vice President and Publisher of Scholastic Professional Books\, Scholastic \nSponsored by Scholastic Education \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch this edWebinar with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad as she explores her newest resources\, designed to bring the five pursuits framework introduced in her best-selling book\, Unearthing Joy\, to life. Looking for practical strategies you can implement in your classroom tomorrow? Discover approaches that center identity\, skills\, intellect\, criticality\, and joy in everyday instruction. Leave with actionable ideas\, classroom-ready strategies\, and a deeper look at the resources educators are already using to transform teaching and learning. \nViewers can explore: \n\nReady-to-use lesson structures that can be implemented in 20-40 minutes\nStrategies for integrating identity\, skills\, intellect\, criticality\, and joy into daily instruction\nDiscussion-based approaches that build background knowledge and inspire deeper thinking\nCross-curricular applications for ELA\, social studies\, STEM\, and arts and culture\nResources that support educators in designing their own pursuit-driven learning experiences\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-5 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Gholnecsar (Gholdy) Muhammad is the John Corbally Endowed Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Illinois Chicago\, with a focus on literacy\, language\, and culture. She has served as a classroom teacher\, literacy specialist\, school district administrator\, curriculum director\, and school board president. She studies Black historical excellence in education\, with the goal of reframing curriculum and instruction today\, and has received numerous honors and awards for that work. Her Histories\, Identities\, Literacies\, and Liberation (HILL) Model has been adopted in thousands of schools and districts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Moderator \nTara Welty is the Senior Vice President and Publisher of Scholastic Professional Books. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Inspire Learning & 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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScholastic Education 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.
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CATEGORIES:Critical Thinking Skills,Curriculum Development,Early Childhood Learning,Literacy,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:A Strong Start in Early Childhood: Curriculum\, Data\, and Individualization Within a Multi-Tiered System of Support
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Heather Hennesey\, Experienced Educator\, Regional Lead Educational Consultant\, Education and Implementation\, Teaching Strategies; Jennifer Walker\, Experienced Educator\, Director of Head Start and VPK\, Monroe County School District (FL); and Suzana Spina\, Experienced Educator\, International Director of Partner Success\, Teaching Strategies \nSponsored by Teaching Strategies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery child enters the classroom with unique strengths\, needs\, and ways of learning. A strong Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) can help educators recognize and respond to those differences\, but effective support begins with a strong foundation: high-quality\, developmentally appropriate Tier 1 instruction.  \nWatch this edWebinar for a conversation about the role of developmentally appropriate curricula within an effective MTSS and how strong Tier 1 instruction in an early learning classroom/setting can create an inclusive foundation for all children\, including children with disabilities.  \nLearn:  \n\nA better understanding of the role developmentally appropriate curricula and strong Tier 1 instruction play within an effective Multi-Tiered System of Supports \nStrategies for using ongoing data collection to understand children’s strengths\, growth\, and areas where they may need additional support\nApproaches for individualizing instruction while maintaining an inclusive learning environment for all children\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to PreK teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Heather Hennesey is a Leadership Coach and Early Childhood Education Consultant who currently serves as a Subject Matter Expert at Teaching Strategies\, supporting districts and programs with data-driven solutions that promote high-quality implementation and positive student outcomes. She previously served as Director of Early Learning in Fort Worth ISD and as a campus administrator for a Title I\, dual language elementary school in Plano\, Texas. Dr. Hennesey began her career as an early childhood special education teacher and later served as an instructional coach and teacher leader. She holds a master’s in education leadership from Arizona State University and a doctorate in education policy and leadership from Southern Methodist University. A national speaker on developmentally appropriate practices\, family engagement\, and change management\, she also holds leadership roles with TAASPYC and TXAEYC. She believes joy is an essential part of every classroom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer Walker is an experienced educational leader with more than 25 years in education\, including over a decade in Head Start leadership. As Director of Head Start and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Programs for Monroe County School District\, she oversees operations\, grant management\, compliance\, staff development\, family engagement\, and community partnerships to promote school readiness and positive outcomes. Jennifer began her career in 2000 as an Inclusion Coordinator with Wesley House Family Services before joining Monroe County School District in 2002 as a classroom teacher\, where she held various leadership roles.  \nIn 2014\, she joined the Head Start management team as Education and Professional Development Manager and was appointed Director in 2025. Through collaboration with the Office of Head Start\, the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe\, and community partners\, Jennifer advocates for high-quality early childhood education and services that strengthen families. Her leadership supports meaningful partnerships\, continuous improvement\, and lifelong success for children and families throughout Monroe County. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuzana Spina is the Director of International Partner Success at Teaching Strategies\, where she partners with schools\, educational organizations\, and ministries of education across more than 50 countries to strengthen early childhood teaching and learning. With more than 20 years of experience\, her expertise spans special education\, school leadership\, curriculum implementation\, authentic assessment\, multilingual learning\, and inclusive early childhood education. Suzana began her career as a bilingual special education teacher before serving as an assistant principal and director of early childhood for one of North Texas’s largest and most diverse school districts. Today\, she provides professional learning\, instructional coaching\, and strategic consultation to educators worldwide\, helping translate research into practice and create joyful\, play-based learning environments where every child can thrive. Suzana is currently pursuing her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.). \n\n\n\n\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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeaching Strategies is the leading provider of early childhood curriculum\, assessment\, professional development\, and family engagement solutions. Its products\, including the most widely used curriculum and assessment solutions\, The Creative Curriculum® and GOLD®\, are found in over 270\,000 classrooms and more than 80 countries around the world and reach over 4 million children each year. A trusted partner and advocate for the early education community for 45 years\, today Teaching Strategies connects teachers\, children\, and families to inspired teaching and learning experiences\, insightful data\, stronger family partnerships\, and professional learning through the leading early learning platform and resources.
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SUMMARY:Small Groups\, Big Impact: Making Differentiation Work Across K–8 Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Corbin Edginton\, Ph.D.\, Former Educator\, Current Sr. Director\, Pacific Region\, NWEA \nSponsored by HMH \n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting the diverse needs of students is one of the greatest challenges educators face\, especially when instructional time is limited and learning needs vary widely within a single classroom. While differentiated instruction is essential to a strong Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)\, putting it into practice can feel overwhelming. How can teachers provide targeted support\, keep students meaningfully engaged\, and balance digital and print learning experiences without adding more to their plates? \nJoin us for a practical\, classroom-focused edWebinar exploring how purposeful learning rotations can make differentiation more manageable\, effective\, and sustainable. Through real-world examples from an elementary math classroom and a middle school reading classroom\, we'll examine how educators can use student data to create flexible groups\, design meaningful\, independent learning experiences\, and maximize instructional time. \nWe'll also explore how learning rotations can be adapted for different classroom structures\, including the unique challenges of middle school schedules\, where teachers must support multiple groups of students across shorter class periods. Whether you're a classroom teacher looking for strategies you can implement tomorrow or a school or district leader supporting consistent instructional practices\, you'll leave with actionable ideas for making differentiated instruction work in real classrooms. \nIn this session\, you will explore: \n\nGrouping with Purpose: Use student data and instructional needs to create flexible groups that support targeted instruction while allowing students to move between groups as their needs change.\nDesigning Rotations That Work: Explore practical approaches to structuring teacher-led instruction\, collaborative learning\, and independent practice across elementary and middle school classrooms.\nBalancing Digital and Print Learning: Make intentional decisions about when technology adds instructional value and when hands-on\, collaborative\, or print-based experiences are most effective.\nMaking Differentiation Sustainable: Discover routines\, classroom-management strategies\, and leadership practices that make learning rotations manageable within real-world schedules and resources.\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to K–8 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Corbin Edginton\, Sr. Director\, Pacific Region at NWEA\, is an education leader\, strategist\, and educator with extensive experience advancing student achievement through instructional leadership\, professional learning\, assessment\, and organizational improvement. His career spans both public education and the education industry\, where he has partnered with school systems across the United States to support strategic planning\, leadership development\, curriculum implementation\, and continuous improvement initiatives. \nAs an educator and instructional leader\, Dr. Edginton served in school and district leadership roles focused on improving teaching and learning\, developing effective educators\, and driving school performance. Beyond public education\, he has led large-scale strategic initiatives\, coached executive leaders\, managed complex district partnerships\, and supported transformative educational efforts in some of the nation's largest school systems. Dr. Edginton holds a Ph.D. in education leadership policy from Texas Tech University and is passionate about helping education leaders create equitable\, data-informed systems that improve outcomes for all learners. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Teaching All Students: Practical Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith a focus on what moves each learner\, HMH delivers what educators need to foster growth and build lasting momentum. We create integrated K–12 learning solutions for core\, supplemental\, intervention\, assessment\, and professional learning—delivered on one streamlined platform. Our technology can flex\, uncovering smarter insights about students and helping educators act on what motivates them.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/inclusiveeducation20261116/
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Differentiated Instruction,Inclusive Education,MTSS,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:Closing the Literacy Gap: Supporting California’s English Learners in Middle School
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Denise Macias\, Principal\, Fedde Middle School\, ABC Unified School District (CA); Dr. Claude Goldenberg\, Nomellini & Olivier Professor of Education\, Emeritus\, Graduate School of Education at Stanford University; Graciela García-Torres\, Director\, Multilingual Education Department\, Sacramento County Office of Education (CA); and Caroline Davidson\, Former Educator\, Current Associate Manager of Learning Design\, World Book \nSponsored by ClassMate by World Book \n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalifornia districts are pushing structured literacy beyond the early elementary grades\, but middle school remains a critical and often overlooked part of the puzzle. English learners make up a significant and growing share of students who need continued literacy support during these years\, making it essential to strengthen literacy across subjects. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, two educators will join Tom Evans\, Vice President of Editorial at World Book\, to discuss what’s working in middle schools right now and what schools and districts can put into practice immediately. \nAttendees will explore both instructional practices and leadership moves that help identify where English learners need additional literacy support\, strengthen reading and comprehension through grade-level content\, and embed structured literacy into everyday learning. \nDesigned for California district leaders and middle school principals—and valuable for educators supporting English learners in the classroom—this edLeader Panel will explore how to build a cohesive approach to supporting multilingual learners in building knowledge and strengthening literacy across every subject. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nDenise Macias is the ACSA Region 14 Principal of the Year and serves as Principal of Fedde Middle School in the ABC Unified School District. Before moving into school leadership\, she spent nearly a decade in the classroom as a history teacher. Denise holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Single Subject Teaching Credential from California State University\, Long Beach\, as well as a master’s degree and administrative credential from Concordia University Irvine.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Claude Goldenberg is the Nomellini & Olivier Professor of Education\, emeritus\, at Stanford University. He received his A.B. in history from Princeton University and M.A. and Ph.D. from the Graduate School of Education at the University of California\, Los Angeles. He has taught junior high school in San Antonio\, TX\, and first grade in a bilingual elementary school in Los Angeles. A native of Argentina\, his areas of research centered on promoting academic achievement among language minority students\, particularly those from Spanish-speaking backgrounds. Dr. Goldenberg was on the National Research Council's Committee for the Prevention of Early Reading Difficulties in Young Children and on the National Literacy Panel\, which synthesized research on literacy development among language-minority children and youth. He continues writing\, speaking\, volunteering\, and consulting on literacy research and policy and on promoting literacy development among students not yet proficient in English. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraciela García-Torres is the Director of Multilingual Educational Services and the California Region 3 Title III Lead at the Sacramento County Office of Education. She collaborates with county\, district\, school\, and charter educators to build equitable practices and responsive environments for multilingual English learners. She leads the statewide Educational Workforce Investment grant to implement the English Learner Roadmap and directs the Bilingual Teacher Professional Development Program grant. She has served on the English Learner Progress Indicator (ELPI) Workgroup and the EL Roadmap Advisory Committee. Over her 29 years in education\, Graciela has been an English learner programs director\, a curriculum and instruction coordinator\, a PreK-8 principal\, and a bilingual teacher. She has guided administrators and teachers in developing Long-Term English Learner courses\, pathways to biliteracy\, and dual language programs. Graciela holds a master’s in multilingual/multicultural education. Her experience as a migrant student has enriched her understanding of English learners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaroline Davidson is the Associate Manager of Learning Design at World Book\, where she shapes educational resources that support meaningful learning. A former classroom teacher\, she spent years working with students in upper elementary and middle school and holds endorsements in Reading K–12 and Mathematics K–8. She earned her M.A. in differentiated instruction\, bringing both hands-on teaching experience and academic expertise to her work in creating effective\, learner-centered content. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Helping ELL\, ESL\, and Bilingual Students Succeed community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClassMate by World Book provides trusted\, literacy-driven learning across subjects to bridge the gap between content access and meaningful learning. The platform builds knowledge with literacy supports that use trusted content and responsible AI to strengthen understanding in every classroom. Learn more at classmate.worldbook.com.
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CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,edLeader Panel,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Leadership/Administration,Literacy
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SUMMARY:Planning Science of Reading Professional Learning in Michigan: From Mandate to Momentum
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Julie Novak\, Experienced Educator\, State Literacy Director\, Minnesota Department of Education; and Jennifer Wazlawik\, Experienced Educator\, READ Act Integration Lead\, Minnesota Department of EducationModerated by Maya Goodall\, Former Educator\, Current Chief Impact Officer\, CORE Learning \nSponsored by CORE Learning \n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichigan’s professional learning requirement for K-5 teachers has opened the door to a new chapter in literacy. With more than one approved provider now available under PA 26\, district and school leaders have the opportunity to choose the Science of Reading professional learning that best fits their teachers\, their students\, and their calendars. \nHow are leaders turning a mandate into momentum? \nJoin Minnesota literacy leaders for this practical\, forward-looking edWebinar about building professional learning plans that last. Minnesota moved through a similar state approval process\, and its leaders will share what they have learned along the way. Together\, the presenters will explore how thoughtful provider choice supports teachers\, strengthens classroom practice\, and builds lasting impact for students. \nThis edWebinar will examine: \n\nStrong professional learning plans: What effective Science of Reading professional learning looks like from the perspective of state and district leaders\nThe value of choice: Why having more than one approved PA 26 provider matters for Michigan districts\nChoosing the right partner: What leaders look for in a professional learning partner\, and what makes the right partner a fit for their teams\nFlexibility that fits: How adaptable course length and scheduling can work with teachers’ calendars\nSupporting every learner: How professional learning can equip teachers to support Multilingual Learners and speakers of language varieties\nGrowth in classrooms and leadership: The shifts in teacher mindsets\, school leadership\, and student learning that leaders are seeing\nAdvice from the field: Guidance for Michigan district leaders as they plan for PA 26\n\nYou’ll walk away with real-world insight from leaders who have designed\, selected\, and supported Science of Reading learning for their teachers. \nDesigned for K-12 Michigan district and school administrators\, literacy leaders\, instructional coaches\, curriculum leaders\, and other education decision-makers\, this edWebinar will help you plan professional learning that moves from requirement to results. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nJulie Novak\, M.Ed.\, Ed.S.\, is the Director of Literacy for the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)\, leading the agency’s Literacy Unit and overseeing statewide Reading to Ensure Academic Development (READ) Act literacy initiatives\, including the Regional Literacy Network. Prior to joining MDE\, Julie served as a School Advocate at the Central Lakes Regional Center of Excellence in Sartell\, where she worked with districts and schools to implement evidence-based practices to accelerate student learning. She also served as co-lead with the Collaborative Minnesota Partnerships to Advance Student Success (COMPASS) Literacy team to support districts in their Structured Literacy implementation work. \nJulie has more than 25 years of experience in driving educational excellence and fostering positive change in diverse settings. She has held previous roles as a teacher\, curriculum director\, and Title I Coordinator in New Mexico and Colorado. She holds a master’s degree in elementary education and a certificate in educational leadership from the University of New Mexico. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer Wazlawik\, M.Ed.\, M.S.\, serves as the READ Act Integration Lead within the Literacy Unit at the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). In this role\, she coordinates the implementation of the READ Act legislation in collaboration with the Minnesota Service Cooperatives\, the Regional Literacy Network (RLN)\, and COMPASS. Jennifer oversees the work of nine RLN literacy leads and 27 literacy coaches across the state who provide support to districts as they implement the READ Act. \nWith over 30 years of experience in education\, Jennifer began her career as an elementary teacher in Minnesota\, where she taught for 16 years. She served as a district reading specialist in Wisconsin for ten years before joining MDE. In her previous role as the ELA Specialist at MDE\, she facilitated the review and revision of the 2020 K–12 Academic Standards for English Language Arts. Jennifer holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction\, and a Master of Science in Reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Moderator \nMaya Valencia Goodall\, M.Ed.\, M.A.\, is the Chief Impact Officer of CORE Learning and an education entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in bilingual literacy\, language acquisition\, and edtech. She co-created CORE’s Online Language & Literacy Academy (OL&LA)\, advancing a language-centered approach to Structured Literacy that supports Multilingual Learners\, English variety speakers\, and students with dyslexia. Prior to CORE\, Maya co-founded Lingual Learning\, later acquired by Rosetta Stone/Lexia\, where she led development of the award-winning Lexia English program. She holds master’s degrees in education and applied linguistics and is passionate about honoring students’ diverse language backgrounds. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the The Science of Reading community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor 25+ years\, CORE has pioneered evidence-based and research-grounded professional learning experiences and school supports that equip educators with the tools they need to advance rigorous instruction\, high-quality materials\, and effective assessments. CORE partners with educators to strengthen the foundations of teaching and learning\, ensuring all students experience a rigorous\, relevant\, and inclusive public education.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/scienceofreading20261118/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Literacy,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Easy STEAM Lessons for Middle School: Turning Short Videos Into STEAM Investigations
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Marty Kelsey\, Former Educator\, Current Education Specialist\, National Air and Space Museum; and Erika Novak\, Manager\, Adult Learning and Digital Content\, Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum \nSponsored by National Air and Space Museum \n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if a three-minute video could spark an entire STEAM investigation? How do you turn students from passive viewers into curious problem-solvers? \nAttend this edWebinar with educators from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum to discover simple ways to transform short videos into active\, inquiry-driven STEAM learning\, without adding hours of lesson planning.  \nUsing standards-aligned activities from the Museum’s free On Air: Weather and Solar System collections\, explore how a single question can launch an investigation that fits into 10 minutes or expands into a full class period. \nThrough visual examples\, interactive polls\, and classroom examples\, you’ll practice developing questions that encourage curiosity and scientific reasoning. Leave with new strategies\, free classroom-ready videos\, and educator guides to bring fresh energy to your STEAM lessons in the new year. This edWebinar will be of interest to middle school educators. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nMarty Kelsey is an Education Specialist at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and co-host of On Air\, a series of short videos for grades 5-8 that connect students to incredible air- and space-themed stories\, objects\, and careers. Before coming to the Museum\, Marty taught elementary school and middle school science and broadcasting in Liberty\, Missouri. He holds a bachelor’s in elementary education\, two master’s in education\, and is a National Board Certified Teacher. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs the Manager of Adult Learning and Digital Content at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum\, Erika Novak oversees lectures\, expert talks\, after-hours events\, educational videos\, and the Museum’s podcast. She has worked at museums\, zoos\, and aquariums for over 15 years\, with the bulk of that time spent at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute and Disney’s Animal Kingdom prior to her current role. She is always looking for ways to increase access to museum education resources and improve programs based on audience feedback. \n  \n\n\n\n\nJoin the STEM Learning: Full STEAM Ahead community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe National Air and Space Museum is the world’s premier collection of air and space artifacts\, stories\, and expertise. It is the largest Smithsonian museum and the most visited museum in the country. The Museum collects\, preserves\, studies\, and exhibits artifacts\, archival materials\, and works of art related to the history\, culture\, and science of aviation and spaceflight and the study of the universe. Its research and outreach activities serve all audiences\, within and beyond its walls. The Museum illuminates the past\, engages the present\, and inspires the future of flight.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/stem20261118/
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Environment and Nature,Hands-On Learning,Inquiry-Based Learning,Problem-Based Learning,Science,STEM/STEAM,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Teaching With the Grateful Dead: What a Long\, Strange Lesson
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Dennis McNally\, Author\, Historian\, and Longtime Publicist for the Grateful Dead; Bill Carbone\, Executive Director\, TeachRock; and Gina Machado\, Former Educator\, Current Director of Programs and Partnerships\, TeachRock \nSponsored by TeachRock \n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor over 30 years\, the Grateful Dead built one of the most devoted communities in American music\, amassing a vast archive of songs\, artwork\, recordings\, and film. \nIn this edWebinar\, Dennis McNally joins TeachRock to share stories from his years as the band’s longtime publicist and explore how these materials can serve as primary sources for teaching American history and culture. Attendees will also explore TeachRock’s free lessons connecting the Grateful Dead to American literature\, politics\, and social change. \nAttendees will: \n\nUse TeachRock’s Using Music as a Primary Source framework to analyze songs\, images\, and documentary film\nExplore connections between the Grateful Dead’s music and community and broader themes in American history and culture\nLeave with free\, standards-aligned TeachRock lessons they can use right away\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \nView all of the recent TeachRock edWebinars. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nDennis McNally is an author\, historian\, and longtime publicist for the Grateful Dead\, Little Feat\, and many others. His books include On Highway 61: Music\, Race\, and the Evolution of Cultural Freedom; A Long Strange Trip: The Inside History of the Grateful Dead; and Desolate Angel: Jack Kerouac\, the Beat Generation\, and America. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBill Carbone champions the transformative power of music to build vibrant communities in education. Decades spent as a researcher\, teacher\, journalist\, and musician led him to TeachRock.org\, where he now helms a team of brilliant minds dedicated to reshaping school culture. Bill holds degrees in jazz performance from the New England Conservatory of Music and ethnomusicology from Wesleyan University\, and when not standing behind his desk at TeachRock\, he can be found sitting behind drums and percussion with Max Creek\, The Z3\, She Sings Dylan\, and 10ft. Bill also taught music history\, ethnomusicology\, and percussion at Central Connecticut State and Wesleyan Universities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGina Machado is the Director of Programs and Partnerships at TeachRock\, where she leads the development of an arts-integrated social and emotional learning program and designs and facilitates professional development initiatives nationwide. Drawing from her experience as a classroom educator in The Bronx\, New York\, and her master’s degrees in special education and educational leadership\, Gina supports educators across the United States in implementing TeachRock’s curriculum and pedagogical approaches. An educator at heart with extensive experience working with students of various levels and abilities\, Gina’s passion lies in developing creative ways to engage all learners while strengthening meaningful student-teacher relationships. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the K-12 Social Studies and Civics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaunched by Stevie Van Zandt and the Founders Board of Bono\, Jackson Browne\, Martin Scorsese\, and Bruce Springsteen\, TeachRock.org provides free\, standards-aligned resources that use music to help K-12 students succeed in science\, math\, social studies\, language arts\, and more.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/socialstudies20261118/
CATEGORIES:Arts in Education,Music,Social Studies and Civics,TeachRock
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SUMMARY:Driving Student Engagement and Outcomes with Living Materials: The Living Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Laurie Nixon\, Experienced Science Educator\, Carolina® Science \nSponsored by Carolina® Science \n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre your science lessons feeling a bit static? It’s time to move beyond the textbook and bring your curriculum to life—literally. In this edWebinar\, K–12 educators will discover how to integrate living materials of all kinds into their everyday teaching to boost student engagement and transform academic outcomes. \nUsing live organisms in the classroom does more than just capture attention; it measurably enhances student performance and provides a powerful foundation for the reinforcement of core scientific concepts. From observing life cycles in real time to collecting authentic data\, living materials bridge the gap between abstract theories and concrete understanding.  \nThis edWebinar will demonstrate exactly how to design and execute high-impact STEM investigations that challenge students to think\, question\, and analyze like real scientists\, an approach highly adaptable across curricula. Attendees will learn how to scale these experiences for all grade levels and successfully implement them across diverse learning environments\, regardless of budget\, classroom space\, or prior experience. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to strengthen their science curricula and generate active\, long-lasting impact on student learning. \nDuring this edWebinar\, attendees will learn: \n\nWays to incorporate live materials in hands-on STEM investigations that reinforce core concepts and boost student test performance\nStrategies to use specific organisms in adaptable activities for all grade levels\nPractical management techniques to build your confidence in safely maintaining classroom organisms\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to K–12 teachers and district leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \nLaurie Nixon is a National Board Certified high school science teacher with 28 years of experience in public education. She began her career as a K–8 science educator at a hands-on science museum\, where her passion for inquiry-based learning was ignited. Throughout her career\, she has taught a diverse range of science disciplines and currently serves as a chemistry teacher. Additionally\, Laurie has been a part of the Carolina® Science team for 25 years\, serving as a workshop presenter and teaching consultant. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Teaching Next Generation Scientists community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom its beginnings in 1927\, Carolina® Science has grown to become the leading supplier of science teaching materials in the world\, providing everything from curricula to lab supplies and equipment. Headquartered in Burlington\, NC\, Carolina serves customers worldwide\, including teachers\, students\, and professionals in science- and health-related fields. The company is still privately owned by descendants of the founder\, geology and biology professor Dr. Thomas E. Powell\, Jr.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/science20261118/
CATEGORIES:Hands-On Learning,Science,STEM/STEAM,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Why Start a Literacy Screener Midyear? Using Timely Data to Support Students Now
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Emily Lutrick\, Director\, Assessment and Intervention Adoption Strategy\, Amplify \nSponsored by Amplify \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBy midyear\, literacy educators have a clearer picture of how students are progressing—but turning that information into action can be challenging. \nStarting a literacy screener in the middle of the year can be a practical choice\, especially once teams have settled into classroom routines and have more capacity to focus on assessment and follow up. Middle-of-year literacy screening can give educators a timely view of student needs\, create an opportunity to adjust core instruction and intervention during the current school year\, and provide useful information for planning ahead. \nIn this edWebinar\, literacy educators and education leaders will explore practical ways to use middle-of-year data to identify students who need additional literacy support. They’ll also learn how to adjust instruction and monitor progress while there is still time to make a difference during the current school year. The session will focus on product-agnostic strategies for connecting literacy assessment data to core instruction\, intervention\, and next steps within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). \nAttendees will leave with a clearer framework for making data-informed literacy decisions now\, supporting students across tiers\, and planning for the months ahead. This edWebinar will be of interest to PreK-8 district and school literacy leaders\, curriculum and assessment teams\, MTSS leaders\, teachers\, coaches\, and specialists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Emily Lutrick has been an educator since 2001\, serving as a classroom teacher\, instructional specialist\, school-based administrator\, district literacy and dyslexia coordinator\, and most recently\, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction for PreK-12 in Allen ISD in Texas. She has been an Adjunct Professor at East Texas A&M\, where she taught curriculum-\, literacy-\, and leadership-focused courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. At Amplify\, Dr. Lutrick has served as a Literacy Director\, Product Manager\, Curriculum Specialist\, and CEO of Amplify’s Professional Learning Maps business. She is currently the Director of Assessment and Intervention Adoption Strategy. In this role\, she works with schools nationwide on data-use instructional practices\, change management\, implementation structures\, and facilitating leadership-focused professional learning opportunities for teachers\, school administrators\, and state-level education specialists.   \n\n\nJoin the Assessment for 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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmplify is dedicated to collaborating with educators to create learning experiences that are rigorous and riveting for all students. Teaching is always challenging\, often exhausting\, and sometimes exhilarating. At Amplify\, we want teachers to experience more exhilaration—more great classroom moments\, more great days when you’re reminded why you became a teacher. Whether you teach literacy\, science\, or math\, we create high-quality programs that make it easier for you to deliver inspiring\, impactful lessons that celebrate and develop the brilliance of your students.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20261119/
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Data and Analytics,Early Literacy,MTSS,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Building Career-Ready Skills Through Student-Led Media Production
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Sophany Tibke\, Instructional Technology Specialist\, Chandler Unified School District (AZ); Josh Morris\, Innovation Specialist\, Bradley County Schools (TN); and Madeleine Mortimore\, Former Educator\, Current Global Education Innovation and Research Lead\, Logitech \nSponsored by Logitech \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery district wants to prepare students for the workforce. But the question is often what that actually looks like in practice. This edLeader Panel looks at how student-led media production programs\, from a single classroom podcast setup to a full broadcast studio\, are helping students build real-world communication and technical skills. \nMadeleine Mortimore\, Global Education Innovation and Research Lead at Logitech\, will join Josh Morris\, Innovation Specialist at Bradley County Schools\, and Sophany Tibke\, Instructional Technology Specialist at Chandler Unified School District\, to share how their districts have built the infrastructure and scaled media production programs\, including the technology decisions\, budget planning\, and support considerations that came with each stage of growth. \nAttendees will leave with a clearer sense of how media production technology supports student career readiness\, what to plan for as a program grows\, and how to build the case for investment within a school district. \nThis edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 leaders and IT decision-makers looking to support career-readiness initiatives through media production technology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nSophany Tibke is an educational technology leader based in Chandler\, Arizona. Grounded in a "human-first\, technology-next" mindset\, she serves as an Instructional Technology Specialist for the Chandler Unified School District\, where she empowers teachers and students to thoughtfully integrate modern tools into K–12 learning environments. In addition to her role at CUSD\, Sophany serves as a board member for the Arizona Technology in Education Association (AzTEA)\, an organization dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning through technology integration statewide. Recognized for her dedication to professional development and innovative instruction\, she remains passionate about keeping the human element at the heart of digital learning. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJosh Morris is an Innovation Specialist with Bradley County Schools in Tennessee. His work centers on helping teachers use technology in ways that make sense for real classrooms and create better opportunities for students to learn\, create\, communicate\, and share what they know. Before moving into his current role\, Josh spent 12 years as a special education teacher. That classroom experience continues to shape how he thinks about technology\, student voice\, and keeping learning at the center of the work. Josh also hosts The Tech Flush\, a podcast focused on practical conversations about teaching\, learning\, and technology. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMadeleine Mortimore is the Global Education Innovation and Research Lead for Logitech\, where she leads research on edtech hardware. With years of experience as a classroom teacher\, Madeleine has developed a curriculum for grades 4-12. Her research experience includes positions at the MIT Teaching and Learning Lab. Madeleine has a Master of Education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. \n\n\nJoin the Career\, Technical\, and Adult Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor over 40 years\, Logitech has been a global leader in connecting people through innovative computer peripherals. Now we’re a multi-brand company designing products that bring people together through video\, audio\, gaming\, creating\, and more. We believe in the power of bringing best-in-class design to classroom tools to help both students and teachers achieve their very best. We do that by designing products for students and educators\, with students and educators. We work with hundreds of students and teachers throughout our design process – from earliest concepts to prototype testing and final product input. Their feedback and insights unlock meaningful product choices.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/cte20261119/
CATEGORIES:Career Education,College and Career Readiness,CTE: Career and Tech Ed,edLeader Panel,Media Literacy,Real World Literacy
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SUMMARY:Strengthen PreK - Elementary Literacy Outcomes: Identify Needs\, Prioritize Support\, and Make Investments Count
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Wendy Buerk\, Reading Specialist/Instructional Support Teacher\, Warren County R-III School District (MO); Joey Dawson\, Ed.D.\, Former Federal Programs Director\, Current Senior Sales Associate\, OxEd; and Anne Penn Cox\, Ed.D.\, Former Principal\, Washington School and Winans Primary School\, Livingston Public Schools (MT)\, Current Senior Strategic Implementation Manager\, OxEd \nSponsored by OxEd \n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith competing priorities\, limited resources\, and increasing pressure to demonstrate impact on literacy outcomes for PreK to elementary students\, district leaders face important decisions about how to make the most of available federal funding. But how can districts use Title I\, II\, and III funding strategically to address student needs and strengthen literacy outcomes? \nFederal funding provides opportunities to support literacy improvement\, from targeted support for students to professional development and services for English learners. Understanding the purpose of each funding stream\, how funds can be used\, and where they align with district priorities is essential to making informed investment decisions. \nThis edLeader Panel will help district leaders navigate Title I\, II\, and III funding opportunities\, explore how each funding stream can support literacy improvement\, and understand how evidence-based oral language assessment and intervention can contribute to stronger literacy outcomes. Key learning objectives include: \n\nUnderstanding federal funding: Explore the purpose of Title I\, II\, and III funding\, their key differences\, and how each can support district literacy priorities.\nUsing each funding stream effectively: Understand how districts can use eligible funding to support targeted student interventions\, professional development\, and English learner needs.\nIdentifying opportunities to strengthen literacy: Explore why oral language is fundamental to reading development and how identifying underlying language needs can inform more effective literacy support.\nConnecting funding to evidence-based solutions: Understand how oral language solutions may align with the objectives of Title I\, II\, and III programs.\nPlanning strategic investments: Consider how to align funding decisions with student needs\, existing literacy initiatives\, and current or upcoming budget planning cycles.\n\n Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of Title I\, II\, and III funding\, practical considerations for using each funding stream to support PreK to elementary literacy improvement\, and insights into how OxEd's TEL Ted Program can help districts identify oral language needs earlier and deliver targeted support. This edLeader Panel will be of interest to PreK through elementary school and district leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nWendy Buerk brings over three decades of educational experience to her role as an Instructional Support Teacher at Warren County R-III School District\, located an hour outside St. Louis\, MO. Over her 33-year career\, Wendy has served as a kindergarten\, first-grade\, and third-grade teacher\, as well as a Reading Specialist and Instructional Coach. A Certified LETRS Facilitator\, Wendy is deeply committed to advancing early literacy\, supporting struggling readers\, and empowering educators with research-based instructional strategies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoey Dawson\, Ed.D.\, brings more than 20 years of experience in K–12 education\, with a background in classroom instruction\, school leadership\, and district administration. He began his career teaching fourth and fifth grades before serving as an elementary assistant principal and principal. He later transitioned to central office leadership\, overseeing assessment\, elementary curriculum\, federal programs\, and transportation. Dr. Dawson currently serves as Senior Sales Associate for OxEd (US)\, supporting schools in identifying and addressing students’ oral language needs to strengthen literacy outcomes. Dr. Dawson holds degrees in business administration\, elementary education\, and instructional leadership\, as well as an Ed.D. in instructional leadership from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at UAB and the University of North Alabama\, where he is passionate about preparing future educators and school leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnne Penn Cox\, Ed.D.\, OxEd's Senior Strategic Implementation Manager\, is a former teacher\, elementary principal\, and director of student support/early childhood liaison who has led and supported district- and state-level early language and literacy initiatives. Her work has included redesigning PreK–1 language and literacy supports\, implementing oral language screening and tiered support through OxEd’s LanguageScreen and TEL Ted Program\, and strengthening MTSS aligned to the Science of Reading. Her doctoral research focused on implementing inclusive practices through design-based school improvement. During Montana’s Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant\, she helped strengthen early identification practices and modernize reading disability identification to increase equity for learners. Outside of work\, she enjoys running\, skiing\, and snowmobiling in the mountains and spending time with her partner and their two birddogs\, Cricket and June Shirley.   \n\n\n\n\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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOxEd is a University of Oxford spinout created to translate decades of research on children’s early language development into practical tools for schools. Our flagship TEL Ted Program helps educators to improve literacy outcomes for 4–7-year-olds. It gives schools an easy\, accurate way to identify early language needs and deliver targeted support. TEL Ted is proven to improve children’s language skills\, boost reading comprehension\, and reduce the incidence of Special Education.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20261119/
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Early Childhood Learning,Early Literacy,edLeader Panel,Education Funding and Purchasing
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SUMMARY:Why Students Struggle to Focus: The Brain Science Behind a Simple Brain Break
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Goldie Hawn\, Founder and Chair\, MindUP; Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl\, Former Educator\, Current Scientific Advisor\, MindUP; and Cara Jacofsky\, Teacher Center Site Coach \nSponsored by MindUP \n\n\n\nRegister & Attend\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStudents are asked to focus\, learn\, manage their emotions\, and move from one demand to the next throughout the school day. But when stress and emotions take over\, staying focused and ready to learn isn’t always easy. Educators are navigating many of those same challenges\, too. What’s happening in the brain during these moments\, and how can a simple pause help? \nIn this edWebinar\, join MindUP founder Goldie Hawn\, a classroom educator\, and a brain science expert to explore the connection between stress\, attention\, and self-regulation and how the brain responds with even a few minutes to pause\, breathe\, and reset. Together\, they’ll unpack the neuroscience behind attention and emotional regulation\, explore how brief Brain Breaks can support students and educators\, and share practical ways to help students refocus and get ready to learn throughout the school day. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 educators. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nGoldie Hawn is an Academy Award-winning actress\, producer\, director\, best-selling author\, and true children’s advocate. She is the Founder of The Goldie Hawn Foundation\, a public charity dedicated to helping children build stronger\, healthier brains and develop the skills to thrive in school and life. Goldie established the Foundation in 2003 with a vision of bringing neuroscience into classrooms to support children’s mental fitness and well-being. Working with leading neuroscientists\, educators\, psychologists\, and researchers\, the Foundation developed MindUP™\, an evidence-based PreK–8 curriculum grounded in brain science that helps children understand how their brains work and develop practical skills to manage stress\, regulate emotions\, improve focus\, and build empathy\, optimism\, and resilience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Kimberly A. Schonert-Reichl is an internationally recognized researcher and expert in children’s social and emotional development\, mental health\, and well-being. She is the NoVo Foundation Endowed Chair and Professor of Psychology at the University of Illinois Chicago. A former classroom teacher\, Dr. Schonert-Reichl has dedicated her career to understanding how neuroscience\, mindfulness\, and evidence-based practices can help children manage stress\, strengthen attention\, build resilience\, and thrive in school and beyond. \nShe is internationally recognized for her research on MindUP\, examining its impact on students’ stress regulation\, executive functioning\, positive behavior\, and academic achievement. She also serves as Chair of the Scientific Research Advisory Committee of the Goldie Hawn Foundation. With more than 190 scholarly publications\, Dr. Schonert-Reichl brings decades of research and classroom experience to helping educators understand how the brain influences learning\, behavior\, and well-being—and how simple\, science-backed practices can make a meaningful difference. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCara Jacofsky is an educator with 27 years of experience dedicated to supporting student success and empowering fellow educators. As an Academic Intervention Teacher\, she works with students to provide targeted instruction. For the past six years\, Cara has served as a Teacher Center Site Coach supporting educators through professional learning\, collaboration\, and instructional growth. Cara is one of the lead teachers responsible for facilitating the MindUP curriculum\, helping students develop mindfulness and social-emotional learning skills. Cara also facilitates professional learning with the National Academy for AI and leads professional development opportunities that inspire teachers and staff to enhance their instructional practices.   \n\n\n\n\nJoin the The Brain and 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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMindUP\, the signature program of The Goldie Hawn Foundation\, helps children build stronger\, healthier brains through an evidence-based approach grounded in neuroscience\, mindful awareness\, cognitive flexibility\, and positive psychology. Since 2003\, MindUP has helped students understand how their brains work and develop practical skills to manage stress\, regulate emotions\, improve focus\, and build empathy\, optimism\, and resilience. \nDesigned for PreK-8 classrooms\, MindUP combines a brain fitness curriculum\, professional learning\, and everyday practices like the three-minute Brain Break to help educators bring brain science into the school day. MindUP has reached more than 7 million children and 275\,000 educators worldwide\, helping build skills that support students in the classroom and throughout their lives.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/brain20261130/
CATEGORIES:Brain and Learning,Mental Health and Wellness,Social-Emotional Learning,Student Achievement,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:Future-Ready Skills for Every Classroom: From Soft Skills to Circuit Boards
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Regina Erwin\, Senior Instructional Strategist\, Discovery Education \nSponsored by Discovery Education and Dell \n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStudents need more than technical know-how to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce. They need communication\, problem-solving\, and leadership skills\, and a clear picture of the careers where those skills matter. \nAttend this edWebinar to explore Tech Career Circuit\, a free content hub from Dell Technologies and Discovery Education for grades 3-12. You’ll see how the courses fall into three areas: future-ready skills like teamwork\, leadership\, and interview prep; hands-on tech skills like hardware repair and the circular economy; and career awareness woven throughout\, including a first look at Data Dunkers\, a basketball-themed data science course. You’ll also learn about the level-up course for educators who want to launch a Student Tech Crew on their campus. \nWhether you teach CTE\, ELA\, STEM\, or run a club\, you’ll leave with a clear starting point and resources you can use right away. This edWebinar will be of interest to educators of grades 3-12. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \nRegina Erwin is a Senior Instructional Strategist at Discovery Education\, where she develops student-centered content that connects classroom learning to real-world skills and careers. A native Austinite\, Regina started out as an elementary school teacher in Leander ISD at the turn of the century. As classroom technology evolved from a novelty to a necessity\, she expanded her reach as an instructional technology specialist\, helping educators find meaningful ways to integrate digital tools into teaching and learning. \nSince joining Discovery Education in 2016\, Regina has drawn on her background in instructional technology and STEM education to create interactive resources that spark curiosity\, strengthen problem-solving skills\, and introduce students to career possibilities. Most recently\, she has developed student and teacher courses for Tech Career Circuit\, Discovery Education’s partnership with Dell Technologies. She has presented at TCEA\, SXSW EDU\, NSTA\, and CAST. Regina is passionate about making learning engaging\, accessible\, and relevant to students’ futures. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Career\, Technical\, and Adult Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources\, engaging content\, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Through its award-winning digital textbooks\, multimedia resources\, and the largest professional learning network of its kind\, Discovery Education is transforming teaching and learning and improving academic achievement around the globe.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/cte20261202/
CATEGORIES:Career Education,College and Career Readiness,CTE: Career and Tech Ed,Future Ready Learning,STEM/STEAM
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SUMMARY:The Power of Human Interaction: What Drives Learning as Classroom Technology Changes
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Megan Forbes\, Experienced Educator\, Middle School Teacher\, Arcadia Unified School District (CA)\, and Author; and Susan T. Phillips\, Experienced Educator\, Principal\, Chets Creek Elementary School (FL)Moderated by Melanie Sutherland\, Former Elementary Teacher\, Current Customer Consultant\, TCI \nSponsored by TCI (Teachers’ Curriculum Institute) \n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  Some of the best learning in a classroom happens when students talk to each other. \nAs districts rethink device policies\, much of the conversation has focused on how much time students spend on screens. A more useful question for teachers and leaders is whether a lesson gets students talking\, questioning\, and working through ideas together. Discussion\, debate\, and collaboration give students practice with the skills that social studies and science require: weighing evidence\, listening to other viewpoints\, and defending a claim. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, educators from the classroom and school leadership will share what engagement looks like in their schools. They'll talk about how to tell real engagement from compliance\, where technology brings students together and where it gets in the way\, and what to look for when a curriculum claims to be engaging. You'll leave with ideas you can try in your next lesson. \nWe'll cover: \n\nWhat separates real engagement from compliance and busywork\nDiscussion and collaboration structures that pull in students who have checked out\nWhere technology supports student interaction and where it isolates students\nWhat leaders should look for when evaluating curricula and supporting teachers\n\nThis edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, instructional coaches\, and school and district leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nMegan Forbes is a middle school social studies teacher in Arcadia Unified School District in California\, currently in her 15th year in the classroom. She has taught sixth-\, seventh-\, and eighth-grade English and history\, and currently teaches sixth-grade ancient history. Megan takes a flexible\, active approach\, moving between print texts\, interactive notebooks\, and digital activities depending on the day’s goal. Her focus is student engagement and developing strong thinking skills. She is the author of Female Heroes of Greek Mythology and two other history books for students.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusan Phillips serves as the Principal of Chets Creek Elementary School in Duval County Public Schools in Jacksonville\, Florida. With 33 years of experience in education\, Susan began her career as a classroom teacher and was part of the founding faculty of Chets Creek Elementary 29 years ago. She holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Clemson University and a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of North Florida. Under her leadership\, Chets Creek has continued its tradition of academic excellence\, earning 25 consecutive “A” school grades and recognition as a Florida School of Excellence. Susan's leadership philosophy is grounded in building lifelong relationships\, taking strategic risks\, and achieving exemplary results. She is passionate about empowering educators\, fostering innovative instructional practices\, and creating a school culture where every child feels valued\, inspired\, and safe to dream\, take risks\, and experience the thrill of success. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Moderator \nMelanie Sutherland is an experienced educator with 31 years of service in grades K–5. She is passionate about creating memorable learning experiences and building accessible classrooms where everyone can find personal success. Since 2024\, Melanie has shared her deep knowledge of teaching and learning as a Customer Consultant for Teachers' Curriculum Institute (TCI). In this role\, she draws on her classroom expertise to support and train teachers nationwide\, helping them implement best practices and maximize the impact of TCI’s programs. Beyond work\, Melanie loves spending time with her four children\, traveling\, reading\, and crafting. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Inspire Learning & 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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTCI is a K-12 education company founded by teachers\, for teachers. We are committed to creating engaging and effective social studies and science programs that bring learning to life. With a focus on active learning and differentiated instruction\, we empower educators with the tools and support they need to inspire students and drive meaningful learning experiences.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learning20261202/
CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,edLeader Panel,Professional Development,Student Engagement and Motivation,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:Reading Culture 101: 4 Foundations for Stronger School Communities
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Gretchen Williams\, Experienced Educator\, Library Media Specialist\, Bullitt County Public Schools (KY); Liz Fambrough\, Experienced Educator\, Library Media Coordinator\, Brazosport Independent School District (TX); Jennifer Fisher\, Experienced Educator\, Library Assistant\, Berkeley County School District (SC); and Hugh Burke\, M.Ed.\, Former Educator\, Current School Success Manager\, Joyful Reading Company \nSponsored by Joyful Reading Company \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow can schools create enthusiasm for reading and build on that momentum to make reading part of everyday school life? \nJoin school and district leaders from across the country for a conversation about how to help more students find books they love\, make time for reading\, and feel part of a reading community. This edLeader Panel will explore four foundations of a strong reading culture: opportunity\, choice\, community\, and celebration. \nPanelists will share experiences from their own school and district settings\, including where they started\, what gained traction\, and what needed adjustment. Together\, we’ll explore ways to support student choice\, build shared ownership among educators and librarians\, celebrate participation and progress\, and reach students who may not yet see themselves as readers. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, attendees will: \n\nDiscover four foundations of a strong reading culture\nAssess strengths and opportunities in their schools\nExplore strategies to boost and sustain engagement\nIdentify one action to take in the next 30 days\n\nAttendees will leave with practical ideas\, the Reading Culture 101 Guide\, and achievable next steps to bring back to their school or district. This edLeader Panel is designed for K–12 educators\, school librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nGretchen Williams is the Library Media Specialist for Mt. Washington Middle School\, located in Bullitt County\, Kentucky. The school serves around 515 students\, while the district serves a little over 11\,000 students across 22 schools. Gretchen serves as a liaison between each school's LMS and the district administration for library services and programs such as Beanstack used in BCPS schools. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiz Fambrough serves as the Library Media Coordinator for Brazosport ISD and the Librarian at Brazoswood High School\, bringing more than 25 years of experience in education. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston and her master’s in library and information science from the University of North Texas. Liz loves collaborating with teachers and librarians to create engaging\, student-centered learning experiences. Liz's passion is building a culture of literacy across her schools and community by connecting readers with books\, empowering educators\, and making the libraries welcoming places for learning and discovery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer Fisher is a Library Assistant at Marrington Middle School of the Arts in the Berkeley County School District. She’s been part of the school since 2021 and loves helping students discover new books\, grow their love of reading\, and feel welcome in the library. Jennifer helps coordinate reading programs such as Beanstack and the South Carolina Junior Book Awards\, as well as library activities and events. She enjoys finding fun and creative ways to get students excited about reading and help them find books they love. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHugh Burke\, M.Ed.\, is a School Success Manager at Joyful Reading Company\, a Texas native\, and a 16-year veteran of Texas public schools\, with experience from the classroom and instructional coaching to the assistant principal's office. He is a rancher-turned-writer\, family man\, and avid reader\, and can usually be found scouting for Swamp Thing rarities\, niche secondhand books\, or great baseball games. He enjoys helping schools win\, one book at a time. \n\n\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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe new Joyful Reading Company brings together Beanstack\, the leading reading engagement platform\, the Reading Motivation Index (RMI)\, an easy way to measure progress\, and Comics Plus\, the premier digital comics and graphic novel provider\, to help libraries and schools expand access\, increase reading engagement\, demonstrate measurable impact\, and create a world filled with joyful readers.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20261204/
CATEGORIES:edLeader Panel,Library/Media,Literacy,Reading Skills,School Culture/Climate,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Supporting Your Developing Readers: Strengths First\, Skills Forward
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Taylor Hovish\, Ed.M.\, Experienced Educator\, Chief of Product Design\, BrainScience Works; and Shama Hinard\, Former Educator\, Current Chief Learning Officer\, BrainScience WorksModerated by Anne Boswell\, Director of Admissions and Outreach\, Athena Academy \nSponsored by BrainScience Works \n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen a student struggles to learn to read\, our attention naturally turns to the skills they haven't yet mastered. But what if we also started by asking a different question: What does this student already do well\, and how can we build upon those strengths to support literacy development? \nEvery student brings a unique combination of abilities\, experiences\, interests\, and knowledge to the classroom. Recognizing and leveraging these strengths can help educators create meaningful opportunities for engagement\, build confidence\, and support the development of essential early literacy skills. \nIn this edWebinar\, we'll explore how strength-based literacy instruction complements evidence-based reading practices by shifting the focus from what students cannot yet do to the capabilities they bring to learning. Drawing on research from neuroscience and education\, we'll examine how visual-spatial abilities\, oral language\, hands-on exploration\, and other student strengths can provide valuable entry points for instruction while maintaining the explicit\, systematic teaching necessary for reading success.  \nDesigned for classroom teachers\, reading specialists\, and school administrators\, this session will connect research to practical classroom strategies and broader schoolwide instructional practices. Attendees will explore how recognizing student strengths can inform instructional decisions\, support students who struggle with foundational reading skills\, and foster a learning environment where all students have opportunities to grow. \nStrength-based instruction is about building on what students bring to the classroom to help them develop the skills they need to become successful readers. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to PreK-5 teachers\, reading specialists\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nTaylor Hovish has over a decade of experience in special education and school administration. She holds a graduate degree from Harvard University\, where she conducted research on children's understanding of various teaching techniques. She has presented at the American Educational Research Association\, facilitated workshops at Learning and the Brain conferences\, been published in 2e Magazine\, and\, most recently\, authored a children’s book in the A Kid’s Book About… series. She is passionate about community service and has extensive volunteer experience as a Professor at Mount Tamalpais College in San Quentin and as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for foster youth. As Chief of Product Design\, Taylor is excited to bring her expertise and passion for strength-based learning to BrainScience Works! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShama Hinard is the Chief Learning Officer at BrainScience Works\, bringing more than 25 years of experience in education as a school administrator\, classroom teacher\, and student advisor. Throughout her career\, she has led the development and implementation of innovative academic programs designed to support student growth and achievement. A passionate advocate for student-centered education\, she believes in recognizing and building upon each learner's unique strengths while addressing their academic\, social\, and emotional needs. In her current role\, she draws upon her extensive experience in schools to help bridge educational research and classroom practice\, supporting meaningful learning experiences that empower all students\, especially those who learn differently\, to thrive. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Moderator \nAnne Boswell is the Director of Admissions and Outreach at Athena Academy\, a San Francisco Bay Area school that serves dyslexic and twice-exceptional (2e) students through individualized\, strengths-based instruction. She is passionate about educational approaches that recognize and nurture students’ unique abilities\, helping them build confidence and reach their potential. As a mother of two twice-exceptional sons\, Anne brings both professional expertise and personal perspective to her work supporting neurodivergent learners and their families. Anne holds a B.S. from Cal Poly\, San Luis Obispo\, and master's degrees in education and counseling psychology from Santa Clara University.  \n\n\n\n\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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrainScience Works helps teachers make foundational literacy click through hands-on\, visual-spatial\, and multisensory learning. Designed for PreK–5 classrooms\, our supplemental literacy solutions offer a different approach to helping students understand letters\, sounds\, and words. \nStudents say\, build\, see\, and write as they explore essential literacy concepts through engaging\, interactive lessons. Our three programs—Learning Letters\, Seeing Words\, and Knowing Words—make abstract concepts concrete\, helping students connect sounds to letters\, blend and build words\, and recognize high-frequency words. \nDesigned to complement existing literacy instruction\, BrainScience Works gives teachers clear insights into student progress so they can identify needs and differentiate instruction. We help teachers support every learner on their path to reading success by making literacy active\, tangible\, and memorable.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20261209/
CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,Hands-On Learning,Reading Skills,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:Reading Isn't Enough: Why Writing Is the Missing Lever
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Amy Siracusano\, M.S.Ed.\, Experienced Educator\, National Literacy Consultant; and Dr. Cheryl Lundy Swift\, Experienced Educator\, Director of Professional Learning and Academic Partnership\, Learning Without Tears \nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMany schools are making important gains in early reading through structured literacy and evidence-based instruction\, yet many principals are noticing a troubling disconnect: students who can decode text still struggle to write complete sentences\, explain their thinking\, and demonstrate comprehension. This edWebinar explores why writing is not simply an outcome of reading instruction\, but a critical driver of it.  \nDesigned for elementary principals and instructional leaders along with teachers\, this session examines how explicit instruction in handwriting\, spelling\, sentence construction\, and written expression strengthens phonics\, orthographic mapping\, language development\, and comprehension. Attendees will learn how writing functions as an essential component of a coherent literacy system rather than an add-on.  \nThrough classroom examples and leadership "look-fors\," attendees will gain clarity on what effective writing instruction looks like in practice and how principals can support it through scheduling\, professional learning\, and instructional feedback without increasing teacher overload. The presenters will also address common misconceptions that sideline writing and offer practical leadership moves to elevate writing as part of core literacy instruction. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to strengthen reading outcomes by intentionally leveraging writing to support not only decoding\, but also language\, thinking\, and communication for all learners.  \nBy the end of this edWebinar\, attendees will be able to:  \n\nExplain how explicit writing instruction\, including handwriting\, spelling\, and sentence construction\, strengthens foundational reading skills such as phonics\, orthographic mapping\, language development\, and comprehension\nIdentify key instructional "look-fors" that signal effective writing instruction and use focused feedback to strengthen both reading and writing outcomes\nApply leadership strategies to elevate writing as a core component of literacy instruction through intentional decisions about scheduling\, professional learning\, and instructional coherence without adding initiatives or increasing teacher overload\n\n This edWebinar will be of interest to elementary teachers\, principals\, instructional leaders\, and district leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nAmy Siracusano worked in public education for 23 years before becoming a national literacy consultant. Her career has included many positions: classroom teacher\, learning specialist\, Title I teacher\, vice principal\, literacy specialist for the board of education\, and adjunct professor. She has presented nationally on various literacy topics including reading\, dyslexia\, assessment\, and writing. Amy is a member of Decoding Dyslexia Maryland\, on the board for The Reading League\, a National LETRS Professional Learning Facilitator\, an Acadience Training Specialist\, and a Teacher Preparation and Literacy Review Specialist for The Barksdale Reading Institute. She is determined to support national efforts in making sure teachers are equipped with deep knowledge of language systems and teaching methods to ensure all students leave second grade with proficient reading and writing skills. Amy lives in Southern Maryland with her husband Joe and their two daughters\, Lucia and Isabella.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Cheryl Lundy Swift is an award-winning educator and educational leader with more than 25 years of experience. She serves as Director of Professional Learning and Academic Partnerships at Learning Without Tears\, where she leads the design and delivery of research-based professional learning experiences for teachers\, instructional coaches\, school leaders\, and districts across the United States and internationally. Dr. Lundy Swift has served in leadership and executive roles in public schools\, post-secondary institutions\, and education organizations. She is also the host of the podcast Literacy Matters: Empowered Conversations\, where she interviews literacy researchers\, authors\, and practitioners to explore today's literacy landscape and share practical\, classroom-ready insights.   \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Building Foundational Literacy Skills community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Without Tears’ mission in today’s changing learning landscape is to ensure that the path to student success remains simple and fun. We provide child-friendly\, hands-on\, innovative instruction for early learning\, handwriting\, keyboarding\, and writing strategies\, and our programs reach more than 31 million students in Pre-K through fifth grade.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lwt20261210/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Professional Development,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:AI: Where Were We\, Where Are We Now\, and Where Are We Going?
DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Peter J. Aiken\, Superintendent\, Central York School District (PA); Dr. Jason Harris\, Superintendent\, Columbia School District (MS); Dr. Aaron Spence\, Superintendent\, Loudoun County Public Schools (VA); and Pete Just\, Executive Director\, Indiana CTO Council\, and AI Project Director\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)Moderated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) \nThis edLeader Panel series is presented by CoSN and AASA.Sponsored by ClassLink \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtificial intelligence (AI) is a current reality that is ever-changing and growing in impact. School systems today are challenged to continually learn about AI while at the same time also teaching about AI. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, three superintendents share how they and their school districts initially responded to the dawn of artificial intelligence and how they are leveraging and implementing AI today. Strategies for effectively leading the wise use of AI among staff\, students\, and the broader community will be discussed. CoSN’s AI Project Director will join in the conversation and share an overview of CoSN’s freely available resources\, including the K-12 Gen AI Maturity Tool and the K-12 Generative AI Readiness Checklist. The panelists will also share their thoughts on where they think artificial intelligence may be headed over the next few years. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to pose questions to the panelists during the session. Contact information for follow-up with the panelists will also be provided.  \nThis edLeader Panel is of high value to K-12 educators in both leadership and classroom roles. The broader school community will also benefit as\, together\, the panelists share their experiences and provide guidance on how best to learn and stay current about AI and judiciously leverage artificial intelligence tools and resources. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Peter Aiken is the Superintendent of Central York School District in Pennsylvania. He is passionate about preparing students for a world that “gets crazier by the day.” Dr. Aiken began his teaching career in Norfolk\, VA\, as a reading teacher. He later returned to Pittsburgh as a high school English teacher. On his way to becoming a superintendent of schools\, he served and garnered tremendous leadership lessons as an assistant principal\, principal\, and assistant superintendent. Prior to his current position\, he was the Superintendent for over five years at Manheim Central School District in Pennsylvania. Dr. Aiken’s core leadership tenet is that everything rises and falls on relationships. Originally from Oakmont\, PA\, a suburb of Pittsburgh\, he now resides in Lancaster\, PA\, with his wife and three children. Dr. Aiken is an avid reader; you’ll often find him running and ruminating after a great read. Dr. Aiken has a leadership blog at http://www.educationrewired.org.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jason Harris has served as Superintendent of Columbia School District\, Mississippi\, since 2017\, leading its improvement from a C to an A rating. With two decades of leadership in public education\, he has expanded academic programs and overseen major facility improvements\, including a $10 million bond project and the $6.5 million redevelopment of Walter Payton Field. Previously\, as Principal of Tupelo High School\, he led the school to an A rating and implemented Mississippi’s first high school 1:1 laptop initiative. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at Mississippi State University\, preparing future superintendents and instructional leaders\, and previously chaired the Gulf Coast Education Initiative Consortium. A native of Norfolk\, VA\, he holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Mississippi State University. He is active in his church and the Columbia Rotary Club. He enjoys a rich family life with his beautiful wife\, Tamra\, their four children\, and their pets. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs Superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools\, Dr. Aaron Spence oversees the instructional leadership and administrative operations of 100 schools and centers serving over 77\,000 students. Dr. Spence is recognized for his exceptional leadership and commitment to students. He was named Virginia State Superintendent of the Year in 2018 and received AASA’s 2026 Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award\, honoring his dedication to equity\, service\, and the well-being of students and communities. Before joining LCPS\, Dr. Spence served as Superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools for nine years. He has also held positions as superintendent in North Carolina and as a central office administrator and school principal in Texas and Virginia. He began his career in 1994 as a French and photojournalism teacher\, a foundation that shaped his enduring commitment to teaching and learning. Today\, he leads with the belief that every student deserves opportunities to excel academically\, socially\, and emotionally in an ever-changing world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPete Just\, CETL\, CCRE\, Serves as the Executive Director of the Indiana CTO Council and as CoSN’s AI Project Director. He retired in 2022 as CTO and COO MSD of Wayne after 24 years leading their IT and facilities efforts. Starting out as a teacher\, he began using technology to expand learning and has been deep in digital innovation ever since. He received his MS in instructional systems technology from Indiana University and has served as adjunct faculty there. Pete was elected to the CoSN National Board in 2014 and served as the CoSN National Board Chair\, completing his board service in 2023. He is founding Chair of the Indiana Chief Technology Officer’s Council and chairs the IDOE K12 Cyber Security Task Force. Pete has provided dozens of presentations nationally for AASA\, ASBO\, and CoSN on generative AI\, serves as CoSN's SME on artificial intelligence\, and serves as CoSN's representative to various non-profit partnerships. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Moderator \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, created in partnership with AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD\, near Houston\, Texas\, until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years\, Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 educators serving 50\,000 students. She was co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee\, which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. Today\, Ann works as a public speaker\, writer\, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board and is a founding member of ERDI’s Ed Leadership Council. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership. \n\n\nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClassLink is the identity and access management platform trusted by over 25 million students and staff in more than 3\,000 school systems worldwide. ClassLink simplifies access with single sign-on\, automates provisioning and rostering\, and strengthens security and governance across the school system. With analytics that connect edtech usage to student outcomes\, ClassLink helps education leaders manage technology with confidence and invest in what works. Learn more at classlink.com.
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CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Artificial Intelligence,Digital Learning,edLeader Panel,EmpowerED Superintendent Series,Technology for Learning,Technology Infrastructure
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