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SUMMARY:How to Measure Student Progress for MTSS
DESCRIPTION:Presented by James Fleming\, Executive Director of Professional Services\, Illuminate Education; and Dr. Alisabeth Shearn\, Executive Director\, Illuminate Education \nSponsored by Illuminate Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nMonitoring student progress is essential for multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)\, but many educators aren’t sure what factors are involved and how to connect the data with their students. In this edWebinar\, learn to unpack the ways that proficiency and growth are measured and identify the students who need additional or different supports. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and MTSS coordinators.  \nAbout the Presenters \nJames Fleming is an experienced instructional leader who works with districts and charter schools nationwide. Before joining the Illuminate team\, James was a middle school science teacher\, an assistant principal\, and Director of Assessment and Accountability. As a director\, James led a complete overhaul of his district’s K-12 assessment strategy\, which redefined the district’s measures of student success at a classroom\, site\, and district levels. He is dedicated to improving the school experience for all students. \n  \nDr. Alisabeth Shearn has spent her entire career in curriculum\, instruction\, and assessment. After starting out as a classroom teacher\, she went on to earn a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction followed by a second masters and Ph.D. in developmental psychology at The Ohio State University. She served as an assessment coordinator and director at two large Colorado school districts during which time\, she earned eight awards from the American Educational Research Association for Assessment Results Reporting. She also served as president of the state-wide assessment director and program evaluator’s network. In 2001\, she co-founded Alpine Achievement\, an edtech company providing support for data management\, visualization\, and student plans to hundreds of K-12 school districts from 13 states and three countries. Since merging with Illuminate Education in 2018\, Alisabeth now is a part of the product team where she is focused on the vision and strategy for the future of product. \n  \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nIlluminate Education is the leading provider of formative assessment\, analytics\, and data visualization solutions for K-12 education. Serving more than 12 million students around the country\, we are committed to increasing the power of teaching and the delight of learning.
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SUMMARY:Neuropsychological Evaluation and Treatment Issues in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Christine Barry\, Ph.D.\, Pediatric Neuropsychologist\, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital\, OH\, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics\, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center\, OH \nSponsored by Monarch Center for Autism\, STAR Autism Support\, and VizZle \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nChildren with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present with unique strengths and weaknesses. A thorough evaluation is necessary to guide treatment. In this edWebinar\, Dr. Christine Barry: \n\nDefines diagnostic criteria for ASD and co-morbid conditions (e.g.\, ADHD\, anxiety\, social communication disorder) according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders\, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)\nDiscusses components of a neuropsychological assessment\nIdentifies useful intervention techniques for children with ASD\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders\, as well as therapists\, social workers\, and other specialists. \nAbout the Presenter \nChristine Barry\, Ph.D. is a pediatric neuropsychologist at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and an associate professor of Pediatrics at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. She is a member of many professional organizations including the American Psychological Association\, Ohio Psychological Association\, International Neuropsychological Society\, Autism Society of America\, and National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. The author of several articles on traumatic brain injury in children and director of an annual community education series on autism\, Dr. Barry also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children/adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. She is a consultant at Monarch Center for Autism and on the Advisory Committee of Milestones Autism Resources. \n \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nMonarch Center for Autism\, a division of Bellefaire JCB\, is located in Cleveland\, Ohio. Monarch offers a comprehensive array of programs and services for individuals ages three through adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Highlights\, which incorporate Monarch’s visual language treatment model\, include a preschool; day school for children\, adolescents & young adults; transition education program; summer & extended school year programs; therapeutic residential treatment program; adult vocational & supported living programs; and community training. \n  \nSTAR Autism Support (SAS) provides curriculum materials\, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with students with autism. Our mission is to help others successfully implement research-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques. We want every child with autism to receive effective instruction! \n  \nVizZle provides a library of more than 14\,000 lessons and the tools and media to customize them or create your own from scratch. The lessons can be tailored to any grade level\, assigned to any student\, and played on iPad or Android tablets\, laptop or desktop computers. Data is tracked automatically. This award-winning software is developed collaboratively with educators.
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SUMMARY:Elevating Digital Citizenship Through an SEL Lens
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Yefei Jin\, Product Manager\, Nearpod \nSponsored by Nearpod \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWe know social-emotional learning (SEL) is important in empowering students with abilities that impact their academic and personal life\, but figuring out how and when to teach SEL skills can be daunting to even the most seasoned educator. This edWebinar explores how you can integrate SEL into your school and district. \nThe presentation explores: \n\nTips and tricks for easy SEL infusion into every lesson\nHow using VR and interactive\, collaborative activities can bridge SEL and digital citizenship and literacy\nA first look at Nearpod’s newest supplemental curriculum built in partnership with Common Sense Education\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 and higher education teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders.  \nAbout the Presenter \nAs a product manager at Nearpod\, Yefei Jin develops meaningful\, standards-aligned instructional content that bridges curriculum and technology to transform teaching at schools and districts across the country. \n  \n  \n  \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nNearpod is an award-winning edtech company creating engaging classroom experiences. The company\, recently named EdTech Digest’s Company of the Year\, gives K-12 teachers ready to run lessons created in partnership with leading brands like Common Sense Education\, PhET and the Pulitzer Center and is actively used by 60 percent of US school districts.
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SUMMARY:How Early Literacy Impacts Reading to Learn: Research\, Strategies and Digital Tools
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Joyce King\, Adjunct Professor\, University of Tennessee at Martin\, and Facilitator\, PBS TeacherLine; and Dr. Helen Teague\, Media Coordinator\, CCE Finland\, Adjunct Professor\, Grand Canyon University\, and Facilitator\, PBS TeacherLine \nSponsored by PBS TeacherLine \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nOf the four language skills—reading\, writing\, listening\, and speaking—reading has the greatest impact on academic success. When students struggle to read in early grades\, their ability to master content across the curriculum is impacted and their excitement about learning is diminished. \nWatch Dr. Joyce King and Dr. Helen Teague\, both PBS TeacherLine online course facilitators\, as they examine the importance of early literacy in order to support the long-term success of students. In the edWebinar\, they share: \n\nResearch for effective literacy instruction\nComponents of comprehensive early literacy instruction and how they connect to reading to learn\nTheory to practice: The importance of teacher modeling\nStrategies to incorporate into the curriculum to help students become passionate and self-motivated readers\, including e-books and other digital tools\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to build your knowledge of the science of teaching reading and to learn practical strategies to ensure all your students become strong readers. This recorded presentation will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, guidance counselors\, and school psychologists.  \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Joyce King is proud to be celebrating her 50th year as a professional educator. Her work has ranged from Elementary Classroom Teacher to Project Facilitator for Technical Resources for Clark County School District in Las Vegas\, NV. Currently\, Dr. King is an adjunct professor supervising student teachers for the University of Tennessee at Martin and a national online course facilitator for PBS TeacherLine. Dr. King holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education\, a master’s degree in health education\, and a doctorate in educational leadership. As a lifelong learner\, she has facilitated graduate online courses for the University of Phoenix and Nevada’s Regional Professional Development Program (RPDP). She co-developed the training program and handbook for online instructors for RPDP and designed the online teacher training course for Kids Voting Greater Las Vegas. \n \nDr. Helen Teague serves as a national online course facilitator for PBS TeacherLine and the media coordinator for the Council of Creative Education (CCE) in Tampere\, Finland. She is also an adjunct professor for Grand Canyon University. Dr. Teague taught for 17 years in public and private schools in California and Texas. In 2006\, she began teaching with PBS TeacherLine. Proving that “booting up isn’t hard to do\,” Dr. Teague has visited 44 states and 3 countries as a digital learning coach\, digital storyteller\, speaker\, and internet concierge. In 2017\, Dr. Teague completed her doctorate in learning technologies from Pepperdine University. Her dissertation considered the integration of digital and mobile technology and design practices of online educators at PBS TeacherLine. \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. \n\nPBS TeacherLine courses offer educators online\, standards-based professional development opportunities that are tied directly to the curriculum and incorporate assignments and activities that can be used in the classroom right away. Expertly facilitated by instructors with years of experience and deep content knowledge\, PBS TeacherLine courses are the perfect way to build your skills\, enhance your knowledge and grow in your career.
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SUMMARY:How to Lead Conversations About Healthy\, Responsible Media Use
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Monica Burns\, Curriculum and Edtech Consultant\, Founder of ClassTechTips.com; and Heather Inyart\, Executive Director\, Media Power Youth \nSponsored by Media Power Youth \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nMedia\, from video games and commercials to movies and social media\, has an enormous influence on students’ behavior\, thoughts\, health and well-being. Educators see its impact every day in the classroom. How do we teach our students to become knowledgeable\, responsible consumers and creators of media in today’s digital world? \nWatch Dr. Monica Burns\, Edtech Consultant and Founder of ClassTechTips.com\, in this edWebinar as she shares: \n\nStudents’ roles as consumers and creators of media in school and out\nThe importance of teaching students what responsible media interaction is\nStrategies to facilitate constructive conversations about media literacy in the classroom\nWays to practice and encourage healthy media creation\nStrategies for engaging families in conversations about media literacy at home\n\nDr. Burns is joined by Heather Inyart\, Executive Director at Media Power Youth\,  who shares insight into how media impacts our societal and cultural norms and the effect this can have on young people’s behaviors and health in areas such as violence\, substance misuse\, and nutrition. She also provides evidence-based ways to empower students to make both healthier and smarter decisions about media. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through middle school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, guidance counselors\, and school psychologists. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Burns is a curriculum and edtech consultant and founder of the popular blog\, podcast and website\, ClassTechTips.com. As a classroom teacher\, Dr. Burns realized the power of the technology tools in the classroom and started ClassTechTips.com to provide a resource for educators and administrators on implementing edtech. Today\, she works with schools across the country to make technology integration exciting and accessible for teachers. She is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences and is also the author of several books\, including Tasks Before Apps\, #FormativeTech: Meaningful\, Sustainable\, and Scannable Formative Assessment with Technology and Deeper Learning with QR Codes. \n  \nHeather Inyart is the executive director for Media Power Youth\, a media literacy educational nonprofit that empowers young people to engage with media in smart\, healthy ways. In partnership with educators\, health professionals\, and community leaders\, Heather leads the development of curriculum and programs to teach the critical thinking skills students need to navigate the complexities of a media-rich world. These programs address how media influences children’s physical and mental health\, peer relationships\, academic success\, and social norms around at-risk behaviors including substance use and violence. Prior joining Media Power Youth\, Heather held a variety of positions in marketing\, product development\, and strategic planning for consumer products companies and nonprofit organizations. \n  \nJoin the Real World Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nMedia Power Youth is a nonprofit organization that empowers youth to lead healthy\, safe lives through smart media use. Working collaboratively with health\, education\, and business experts\, MPY provides curricula\, training\, and workshops in media literacy for young people\, parents\, and professionals that proactively address the social and cultural issues that not only impact children’s physical and mental health\, but also their long-term success in both school and in life.
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SUMMARY:State Leadership for K12 Broadband Implementation: Driving Connectivity for Student Success
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Christine Fox\, Deputy Executive Director\, SETDA; and Ryan Kocsondy\, Director\, Connecticut Education Network (CEN)\nHosted by SETDA \nSponsored by Education Networks of America (ENA)\, Kajeet\, Mobile Beacon\, and Parana River Group \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThis edWebinar is the launch of SETDA’s latest resource\, State K-12 Broadband Leadership 2019: Driving Connectivity\, Access and Ensuring Student Success. In this report\, SETDA builds upon the research and recommendations from the 2016 State K-12 Broadband Leadership Report with a focus on the role of state leadership in supporting districts and schools to increase high-speed connectivity and access for students and educators. \nState leaders from Connecticut share their unique approaches to Wi-Fi implementation and support statewide including statewide partnerships\, regional consortia and policy initiatives. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to state and district administrators\, CIOs\, IT directors\, E-Rate coordinators\, network leaders and tech coordinators. \nAbout the Presenters \nChristine Fox is the deputy executive director for SETDA. As Deputy Executive Director\, she collaborates with the executive director in charting strategic direction\, administration\, planning and financial decisions involving SETDA. She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters. In addition\, she manages many of SETDA’s research and product development projects from conception to publication. The management of such projects includes coordinating data collection from all states\, supervising consultants and staff\, ensuring member input and supervising the publishing process. Recent publications and projects include Navigating the Digital Shift\, Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States\, OER Case Studies: Implementation in Action\, The Broadband Imperative and From Data to Information. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting. She has worked as an educational consultant and curriculum developer for a national whole school reform model\, ESOL coordinator and 3rd grade teacher. Christine has a Masters of Science in teaching English as a second language from Florida International University and received her bachelor’s degree in English literature from Florida State University. \nRyan Kocsondy brings over 17 years of technology and business experience to the Connecticut Education Network (CEN) team. He previously managed UConn’s Network Engineering and Data Center Operations teams\, having started his career there as a junior network technician in the summer of 2001. More recently\, Ryan spent five years restructuring and revitalizing IT service and support as the director of UConn Hartford ITS and helped design the IT\, AV\, and security infrastructure from the ground up for the new UConn Hartford Campus which opened in the fall of 2017. Ryan serves on the Member Board of Directors for NEREN and The Quilt\, representing CEN and its members regionally and nationally among research and education network peers. \n  \nJoin the Essential Elements for Digital Content community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit membership association launched by state education agency leaders in 2001 to serve\, support and represent their emerging interests and needs with respect to the use of technology for teaching\, learning\, and school operations. Our current work is guided by a strategic plan\, Leading\, Inspiring and Empowering: The 2013-16 SETDA Strategic Plan\, adopted by the SETDA Board of Directors in October 2012 after extensive consultation with the membership. The SETDA mission is to build and increase the capacity of state and national leaders to improve education through technology policy and practice.\n \nENA delivers comprehensive technology solutions supported by exceptional customer care to education and library institutions across the nation. In 2018\, ENA joined forces with a company who share ENA’s same vision and passion for delivering excellence—CatchOn. CatchOn is a user-friendly data analytics tool that enables school districts to make data-informed decisions about the apps and online tools their educators and students are using. Collectively\, ENA and CatchOn leverage their respective resources and expertise to deliver critical services and solutions to America’s community anchor institutions. \nKajeet\, the industry leader for safe\, managed mobile solutions\, powers the K-12 connected environment. Our secure Kajeet Sentinel® platform centrally manages and enables safe\, online connectivity and visibility into mobile learning environments. Schools and districts can manage and protect student mobile devices anywhere to create an ideal learning environment while extending the school day with Wi-Fi on the bus and Internet access outside the classroom. From the classroom to home\, Kajeet has students covered.\n \nMobile Beacon provides fourth generation (4G) mobile broadband services exclusively to schools\, libraries and nonprofit organizations across the United States through an agreement with Sprint. Mobile Beacon was created by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the second largest national educational broadband service (EBS) provider in the country. We help educators and nonprofits get the Internet access they need and extend access within their communities to those who need it most.\n \nThe Parana River team has deep expertise across the entire life cycle of identifying\, planning\, executing\, operating and growing technology solutions. We help our clients focus on unlocking value contained within their organizations through better use of technology to understand\, reach\, grow and retain clients\, as well as to understand and seize opportunities in new markets and products that align well with their business goals.
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SUMMARY:Rural Districts Taking the Digital Leap
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ned Kirsch\, Superintendent\, Franklin West Supervisory Union\, VT; Dr. Mary Wegner\, Superintendent\, Sitka School District\, AK; and Dr. Suzanne Lacey\, Superintendent\, Talladega County Schools\, AL\nProgram Host and Moderator: Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN Empowered Superintendents Program\nSponsored by ClassLink\nThis edWebinar series is co-hosted by CoSN and edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nMore than half of school districts and about one third of public schools in the United States are in rural areas. Rural districts have unique challenges when it comes to leveraging technology for learning\, ranging from poverty and vast travel distances to a lack of affordable internet access. \nWhile leading teaching and learning in rural school districts comes with some very specific challenges\, opportunities also exist at the same time. Rural districts have unique opportunities due to their smaller size. They can be nimbler and school leaders often have more ownership of the schools. Rural districts often have strong community involvement. Teacher retention is strong. Many times\, teachers teach in the same town—or even in the same schools—where they themselves were once students. \nIn this edWebinar three rural school district superintendents examine the challenges and opportunities that are unique to rural school districts when moving forward with technology tools—both for learning and for running a school district. Real-world strategies are shared along with an overview of resources available to support the work of school leaders in rural school districts. \nThis recorded session is of special value for school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nNed Kirsch was the superintendent of schools of Franklin West Supervisory Union (FWSU) serving the Vermont towns of Georgia\, Fairfax and Fletcher. FWSU is a member of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools and a Project 21 Exemplar School. FWSU was also named by IVECA (International Virtual Schooling) as a Distinguished Global School District. In addition\, FWSU was the first Apple Distinguished Program in Vermont. In 2015 Ned was named as honorable mention in the Digital Innovation and Learning Award (DILA) in the category of Leading by Example. FWSU schools are focused on school change through the targets defined in their action plan\, which are: student-centered learning\, student leadership\, flexible learning environments\, and engaging community partners. The work towards the action plan is documented in the FWSU blog every day. \nedWeb.net extends our condolences to the family of Superintendent Ned Kirsch and to the entire community of the Franklin West Supervisory Union (FWSU)\, VT.  Superintendent Kirsch died suddenly on April 10\, 2019. His leadership will be missed across the education community. \n \nDr. Mary Wegner is the superintendent in the Sitka School District in Sitka\, Alaska. Her work focuses on transforming the learning landscape to be relevant for today’s students. Additionally\, she is a strong advocate for digital-rich learning environments\, as well as policies and funding that promote the value of public education to society. Mary is active in arts education organizations in Alaska and works to end homelessness in her home community. \n \nDr. Suzanne Lacey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Auburn University\, a Master of Science and Educational Specialist degrees in elementary education and school administration from the University of Montevallo\, and a doctorate in educational leadership from Samford University in Alabama. Dr. Lacey has served as a teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, elementary/federal programs coordinator\, director of personnel and deputy superintendent in Talladega County Schools prior to being appointed Superintendent in 2008. Recently\, Dr. Lacey was selected to serve on the Advisory Council for the Alliance for Excellent Education and the League of Innovative schools. Included as 100 Outstanding Superintendents from across the nation\, she was selected to attend President Obama’s ConnectED Initiative in Washington\, DC. In 2016\, Samford University recognized her with the “Learning for Life Award.” This past February\, Dr. Lacey was named one of EdWeek’s 2019 “Leaders to Learn From.” \n \nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is a 34-year veteran educator who served as the executive director for educational technology in the Klein Independent School District\, located just outside Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the team in Klein ISD that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to over 4\,000 professional educators serving over 50\,000 students. During that time Ann also co-chaired the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Education Agency’s Long Range Plan for Technology\, 2006-2020. \nToday\, she is based in Los Angeles\, California working as a public speaker\, writer\, and independent education consultant focused on supporting leadership\, visioning and planning to meet the needs of today’s students. She is a frequent presenter at state\, national and international education conferences. Ann serves as project director for CoSN’s Empowered Superintendents Program. She serves on the board of PowerMyLearning Los Angeles and on the advisory board of Project Tomorrow. In the fall of 2016 Ann co-authored and published Life Lessons in Leadership: The Way of the Wallaby. \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. \n\nClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink® OneClick® includes a library of over 5\,000 single sign-on apps and instant links to file folders at school and on Google\, Office 365\, and Dropbox cloud drives. ClassLink Roster Server easily and securely delivers class rosters to any publisher using open technology standards. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need. Accessible from any computer\, tablet or smartphone\, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. \n CoSN (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.
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SUMMARY:SEL: The Whys and Hows of Implementation in a School District
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachelle H. Finck\, Coordinator\, Social and Emotional Learning\, Round Rock ISD\, TX\nHosted by Jeff Goelitz\, Director of Education\, HeartMath Institute \nSponsored by HeartMath Institute \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) has grown tremendously over the last decade. Thanks to an explosion of research and the many benefits educators are seeing with students\, it is fast becoming an essential best practice for healthy school cultures. But like with anything innovative\, it faces challenges and obstacles that can block its implementation. As the coordinator of social and emotional learning for Round Rock Schools near Austin\, Texas\, Rachelle Finck knows firsthand how to integrate SEL in the face of limited resources\, resistance and scheduling demands. \nIn this edWebinar\, she shares key messaging points that have made SEL an integral part of the developmental success of the 48\,000 students within her district. Hosted by Jeff Goelitz\, Director of Education at HeartMath Institute\, viewers will unpack the “why” behind SEL\, dive into a variety of models for integrating it into campus systems\, and discuss some of the best SEL practices. Rachelle and Jeff discuss: \n\nKey ideas and messaging points on promoting SEL within schools\nFive strategies on how to successfully incorporate SEL into a district-wide implementation including staff training\, academic integration\, parental involvement\, explicit instruction and positive climate\nThree different models of how to integrate SEL into unique school cultures\nHelpful hints on how to address common challenges such as budgetary restrictions\, scheduling issues\, teacher buy-in\, sustainability\, political resistance and parental concerns\nThe five core SEL competencies as defined by CASEL\nKey benefits of SEL from both a research and student learning point of view\n\nThe goal of the edWebinar is to present an overview of SEL best implementation practices in a school district. Benefits of SEL include increased academic success\, decreased behavioral problems\, decreased emotional stress\, and improved social behavior. PreK-12 teachers and school and district leaders will all learn how to implement SEL in a school district.  \nAbout the Presenter \nRachelle Finck currently serves as Coordinator for Social and Emotional Learning in the Round Rock Independent School District located in the Austin\, Texas area. In the last three years\, she has coordinated a district-wide initiative on integrating social and emotional learning best practices across 55 schools. Rachelle recently facilitated the development of a new framework and learning targets to better guide the social and emotional systems moving into the 2018-19 school year. Previously\, she was a middle school math teacher and school counselor. \n \nAbout the Host \nJeffrey Goelitz is currently Director of Education at the HeartMath Institute. He regularly consults with education professionals\, mental health specialists and parents around the United States\, Mexico and Canada to improve youth well-being\, parent-child communication and classroom climate and performance. Part of his ongoing responsibilities include curriculum development\, training and research collaboration. He has created and contributed to numerous educational curricula and programs designed to improve social and emotional learning. Jeff is the co-author of Using emWave® Technology For Children With ADHD; The College De-Stress Handbook: Keeping Cool Under Pressure from the Inside Out; Transforming Stress for Teens: The HeartMath Solution for Staying Cool Under Pressure; the Smart Brain Wise Heart™ online program; and the forthcoming preschool through first-grade program\, HeartSmarts Adventure. \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nHeartMath Institute is a non-profit and education research organization founded in 1991. With its evidence-based programs and technologies\, it works extensively with schools\, youth agencies and colleges to help students reduce stress\, improve communication and acquire skills in self-regulation.
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SUMMARY:Picture Inclusion! Snapshots of Successful Diverse Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Whitney H. Rapp\, Associate Professor\, Inclusive Education\, St. John Fisher College; Dr. Katrina L. Arndt\, Professor\, Inclusive Education\, St. John Fisher College; and Dr. Susie M. Hildenbrand\, Associate Dean\, School of Education\, St. John Fisher College\nSponsored by Brookes Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nPicture inclusion in your classroom! Teaching practices that support all students are possible\, and learn why and how in this edWebinar with inclusion experts Whitney H. Rapp\, Ph.D. Katrina L. Arndt\, Ph.D.\, and Susan M. Hildenbrand\, Ed.D.\, coauthors of the upcoming book Picture Inclusion! Snapshots of Successful Diverse Classrooms. Dr. Rapp\, Dr. Arndt\, and Dr. Hildenbrand present practical inclusion strategies you can easily adapt for your classroom. \nIn this edWebinar: \n\nConnect theories of inclusive education with everyday classroom practices\nSee how inclusion works in three diverse model classrooms: Grades one\, three\, and five\nLearn how to use inclusive practices across academic content areas—including English language arts\, math\, science\, and social studies—and special subjects like art\, music\, physical education\, and technology\n\nThis recorded session is perfect for both practicing and preservice K–5 educators\, including general and special education teachers\, school and district leaders\, and administrators. Watch now to discover how inclusion can make a difference in your classroom! \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Whitney H. Rapp is Associate Professor of Inclusive Education at St. John Fisher College\, where she teaches courses on inclusive education pedagogy\, assessment\, and classroom management. Dr. Rapp holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from the State University of New York at Potsdam and master’s and doctoral degrees in special education from Michigan State University. Dr. Rapp’s current research interests include universal design for learning (UDL) throughout the school years and college\, as well as strategies for executive functioning. She is the author of the textbook Universal Design for Learning: 100 Ways to Teach All Learners  (Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.\, 2014) and coauthor of the textbook Teaching Everyone: An Introduction to Inclusive Education (with K. L. Arndt; Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.\, 2012). Dr. Rapp presents at local\, state\, national\, and international conferences on UDL and inclusive education pedagogy. \n \nDr. Katrina L. Arndt is Professor of Inclusive Education at St. John Fisher College\, where she teaches courses on educational technology\, inclusive education pedagogy\, assessment\, and upper elementary literacy. Dr. Arndt earned her bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Grinnell College and master’s degree in educational psychology from the University of Minnesota. She completed a Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.) in disability studies and a doctoral degree in special education at Syracuse University. Dr. Arndt’s research interests include qualitative research\, participatory action research\, and the least restrictive environment (LRE). She is the coeditor of the collections Foundations of Disability Studies and Emerging Perspectives on Disability Studies (with M. Wappett\, Palgrave Publishing\, 2013) and coauthor of Teaching Everyone: An Introduction to Inclusive Education (with W.H. Rapp; Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.\, 2012). Dr. Arndt has served as an expert for school districts and the U.S. Attorney’s office on issues related to the LRO\, and she presents locally and nationally on issues related to inclusive education. \n \nDr. Susie M. Hildenbrand is Associate Professor of Inclusive Education and Associate Dean of the Ralph C. Wilson\, Jr.\, School of Education at St. John Fisher College. She teaches courses on inclusive education pedagogy\, assessment\, and classroom management. Dr. Hildenbrand earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Michigan and her master’s degree in reading and learning disabilities from DePaul University. She received her doctoral degree in teaching and curriculum from the University of Rochester. Dr. Hildenbrand’s research interests include positive classroom management\, student teaching\, and service learning\, and she presents local and nationally on these topics. She has also created and delivered professional development training sessions on trauma-sensitive pedagogy and instructional strategies for more than 100 in-service teachers and administrators in the region. \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. \n\nFounded in 1978\, Brookes is an independent\, highly respected educational publishing company with a strong focus on helping all people—with and without disabilities—reach their potential. We publish 50+ new titles a year on screening and assessment\, early intervention\, inclusive and special education\, autism and other disabilities\, literacy\, behavior\, communication\, and more.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/inclusiveeducation2019403/
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SUMMARY:SEL and Principal Leadership\, K–8
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Darice Johnson\, Principal\, Meridian Middle School\, Kent School District\, WA; and Fatima Rogers\, Principal\, Charles W. Henry School\, School District of Philadelphia\, PA\nHosted by Juliet Kandel\, Implementation and Training Manager\, Committee for Children \nSponsored by Second Step \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSchools implementing social-emotional learning (SEL) saw an 11-percentile increase in academic achievement as measured by standardized testing (Durlak\, Weissberg\, Dymnicki\, Taylor\, & Schellinger\, 2011). Leadership is key to the success of any schoolwide initiative\, especially a strategy like SEL that may be perceived as competing for academic instructional time. \nThis edWebinar features two school principals who embrace SEL as a high priority for their schools. They have seen the profound impact of SEL on their students and school climate\, brought SEL into all aspects of school life\, and successfully advocated for SEL resources. This presentation will share practical experiences and lessons learned while they led SEL schoolwide implementations. Viewers will: \n\nInvestigate SEL as a foundation for effective teaching and learning\nExplore practical considerations for implementing schoolwide SEL\nInvestigate creative strategies for informing and building staff SEL skills\nDiscuss strategies for integrating SEL into everyday school life\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular interest to K-8 teachers\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nDarice Johnson has been in education for 21 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a master’s degree in teaching from The Evergreen State College. Currently\, she is in her third year as Principal of Meridian Middle School in the Kent School District\, Kent\, Washington. She previously served as assistant principal of Cascade Middle School in the Auburn School District. Darice taught for Seattle Public Schools at the African American Academy and Madrona K–8. In addition\, she taught sixth grade history in the Rainier Scholars program. In 2001\, Darice was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to study in South Africa and Swaziland. She went on an education mission trip to Kenya and Ethiopia with Cultural Reconnection in 2007. She was awarded the prestigious KCTS 9 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Education in 2003. \n \nFatima Rogers is Principal at Charles W. Henry School in Philadelphia\, PA. The school is implementing a comprehensive school climate strategy\, including SEL and restorative practices. Fatima’s expertise as a school administrator\, her inclusive leadership strategies\, and her understanding that school climate is the foundation for academic success combine to make her an excellent presenter on the real-world issues and benefits of implementing SEL. \n \nAbout the Host \nJuliet Kandel has worked in SEL\, violence prevention\, and substance abuse prevention since 1989. Formerly a district and school-level prevention coordinator\, she has been with the nonprofit Committee for Children since 2003\, where she is the implementation and training manager. She supports systemic SEL implementations across the country through consultation\, strategic partnerships\, and professional development. \n  \nJoin the Creating a Positive School Climate community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nSecond Step\, created by Committee for Children\, is a program rooted in social-emotional learning (SEL) that helps transform schools into supportive\, successful learning environments uniquely equipped to encourage children to thrive. More than just a classroom curriculum\, Second Step’s holistic approach helps create a more empathetic society by providing education professionals\, families\, and the larger community with tools to enable them to take an active role in the social-emotional growth and safety of today’s children.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20190402/
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SUMMARY:Simple Acts: Service and Acts of Kindness in Early Childhood Development
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Natalie Silverstein\, MPH\, Author and New York Coordinator of Doing Good Together \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWe live in a complicated\, increasingly disconnected world. It feels as though parents and educators are swimming against a rising tide of negative energy\, searching for hope and the tools to empower ourselves and the children in our lives to make a positive impact on the world. Service is one simple answer: a way to spread positivity and kindness\, to foster compassion\, empathy\, open-mindedness and generosity in developing children. \nThis is not just wishful thinking; volunteering is not just a nice thing to do. Research has shown that engaging in community service in childhood and\, more specifically\, volunteering as a family\, has a meaningful\, long-term impact on kids. Natalie Silverstein’s work as a volunteer coordinator and passionate advocate for family service inspired her to write Simple Acts: The Busy Family’s Guide to Giving Back. Teaching young children to be socially conscious\, community-oriented\, and eager to volunteer seems like a daunting task\, especially in the midst of so many competing priorities. Simple Acts brings parents and educators practical\, easy-to-do ideas to involve the whole family in volunteering and helping others in the community. \nIn this edWebinar\, Natalie reviews: \n\nThe proven value of service in raising compassionate children\nHow to choose community service options\nIdeas for integrating volunteering and service into already-busy schedules\nWays to help children experience the deep satisfaction of helping others\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-8 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and after-school coordinators. \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nNatalie Silverstein\, MPH is an author and the New York coordinator of Doing Good Together. Her first book\, Simple Acts: The Busy Family’s Guide to Giving Back\, will be published by Gryphon House on April 1\, 2019. Natalie has been a contributing blogger for Mommypoppins.com with a particular focus on family-friendly community service ideas and her parenting essays have appeared on GrownandFlown.com. Along with her husband Jonathan\, she is the co-founder of The Silverstein Foundation for Parkinson’s with GBA. Natalie earned an undergraduate degree in health administration from Providence College and a Master of Public Health from Yale University. She is a passionate advocate for family and youth volunteerism and is a frequent consultant and presenter to parents\, faculty\, students and community groups in New York City where she lives with her family. \n  \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nGryphon House\, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bookchats20190401/
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SUMMARY:Recognizing and Successfully Teaching Twice-Exceptional Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Susan Winebrenner\, M.S.\, Education Consultant; and Lisa M. Kiss\, M.Ed.\, Education Consultant\nSponsored by Free Spirit Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, presenters Susan Winebrenner\, M.S.\, and Lisa M. Kiss\, M.Ed.\, describe how to identify twice-exceptional (2e) students—students who are gifted and have another learning difference—and meet their academic and social-emotional needs in any classroom. These principles will also benefit other learners\, since the methods described apply to all gifted/advanced students as well as those with learning difficulties\, whether or not they are twice-exceptional. \nThe key is applying differentiated\, specific\, user-friendly strategies to totally engage students in successful learning experiences using field-tested differentiation methods\, which can lead to achievement gains in academics and to more positive attitudes about school in general. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, counselors\, and social workers. \nAbout the Presenters \nSusan Winebrenner\, M.S. is a longtime educator and consultant\, specializing in meeting the needs of students at both ends of the learning continuum. \n \n \nLisa M. Kiss\, M.Ed. has been in special education as a teacher and administrator for 29 years. While she was concentrating on special education\, she noticed that some of those students had exceptional or advanced abilities in certain areas. This led to her current passion regarding twice-exceptional learners. \n \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning\, Positive Behavior\, and Student Achievement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFree Spirit is the leading publisher of learning tools that support young people’s social-emotional health and educational needs. We help children and teens think for themselves\, overcome challenges\, and make a difference in the world.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/studentachievement20190329/
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SUMMARY:Fine-Tuning Assessments for MTSS: Best Practices for Meeting Students Where They Are
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Peter Whitmore\, Director of Professional Services\, Illuminate Education; and James Fleming\, Executive Director of Professional Services\, Illuminate Education \nSponsored by Illuminate Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nCommon assessments are the fuel behind your multi-tiered system of support (MTSS). Join this edWebinar for an interactive discussion on how smart assessment design super-charges your strategic response to student needs. Learn five key design practices that ensure your assessments produce meaningful data—for decision making\, for visualization\, and for understanding student needs. Pinpoint where your learners are and get them where they need to go! \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, and instructional coaches. \nAbout the Presenters \nPeter Whitmore has over 20 years of experience in teaching and learning. He started out in the classroom and was awarded Teacher of the Year as a middle school English teacher. He later moved on to instructional coaching\, school administration\, and district leadership. As Director of Professional Services at Illuminate Education\, he oversees professional development and consultation services for 1600 districts nationwide. \n  \nJames Fleming is an experienced instructional leader who works with districts and charter schools nationwide. Before joining the Illuminate team\, James was a middle school science teacher\, an assistant principal\, and Director of Assessment and Accountability. As a director\, James led a complete overhaul of his district’s K-12 assessment strategy\, which redefined the district’s measures of student success at a classroom\, site\, and district levels. He is dedicated to improving the school experience for all students. \n \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nIlluminate Education is the leading provider of formative assessment\, analytics\, and data visualization solutions for K-12 education. Serving more than 12 million students around the country\, we are committed to increasing the power of teaching and the delight of learning. \n 
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SUMMARY:From Keyboarding to Coding: Best Practices in Digital Literacy Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jeff Meyer\, Director of Education\, Learning.com \nSponsored by Learning.com \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nNational and state standards and initiatives\, along with the recognition that students need technology skills to be productive in school\, college\, and careers drive a growing trend to teach digital literacy skills; however\, many educators are unsure about how to teach them. \nIn this edWebinar\, Jeff Meyer\, Director of Education at Learning.com\, examines best practices in digital literacy instruction including assessment\, instructional approaches\, and models for ensuring your students master digital literacy concepts and skills so they are prepared to excel in a digital world. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to preK-8 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nJeff Meyer is the director of education for Learning.com and resident product expert for their digital literacy solutions. Jeff has 35 years of experience working in education as a public school teacher and coach\, district curriculum and technology director\, and administrator. He is passionate about the need to transform education using data-based\, inquiry-driven approaches and digital resources\, especially with urban students and educators. He works to identify best practices for internal and external audiences. \n  \nJoin the Success in a Digital World community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning.com helps students\, teachers\, and schools excel in a digital world. We provide solutions to support educators as they build students’ digital literacy skills and transition to digital content. We work with 1 in 6 districts across the US and serve 5.6 million students across more than 20 countries.
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SUMMARY:Fact or Myth? Device Implementation Is Possible Without the Headache!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Eric Davis\, Head of Learning and District Innovation\, Classcraft; and Kinshasa Msola-Marshall\, PD Specialist\, Classcraft \nSponsored by Classcraft \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nFact: This edWebinar shows how easy and painless device implementation can be! Learn how you can improve your student readiness for technology\, enrich learning\, foster 21st-century skills\, and promote academic development. \nYour technology investments are incredibly expensive. On top of the human capital costs related to building a shared vision and training educators\, the true costs of device repair and replacement are enormous and paying for them hamstrings a school’s ability to implement other technological initiatives. \nExplore recent research findings from the University of Roehampton London that show how you can dramatically improve device implementation in schools through gamification. Discover how increasing student motivation can improve engagement and create self-regulated learners who have stronger technological knowledge and independence\, as well as other 21st-century skills that are highly desirable in college and the workplace. \nAfter watching this edWebinar\, you’ll better understand how to get your students to care not only about but also FOR their devices. This information will be applicable whether you use gamification or not\, and can start being applied in your school immediately. This recorded presentation will be of interest to elementary though high school district and school leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nEric Davis\, Head of Learning and District Innovation at Classcraft\, is a seasoned educator\, organizational leader\, product designer\, fundraiser\, thought partner\, and professional coach. He specializes in building culture\, curriculum\, and programs featuring practical strategies in experiential contexts. \n  \n  \n \nKinshasa Msola-Marshall\, Ed.S.\, PD Specialist at Classcraft\, has been an emerging educational technology specialist for over 15 years. Starting in the field as a technology instructor\, she has always been focused on using the right edtech tools to compliment her students’ learning. Recently\, her position as the director of academic technology has allowed her to work closely with classroom teachers\, principals\, and district administrators. Kinshasa has successfully led a brand new technology lab and two 1:1 mobile device programs\, and motivated thousands of educators. “Even the most innovative technology tool is useless if no one knows how to use it.” \n  \nJoin the Game-Based Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nClasscraft is an Engagement Management System (EMS) that uses gaming principles to address student motivation. By blending students’ physical and virtual learning\, the program reframes their progress in school as a game they play together throughout the school year.
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SUMMARY:Get Set for Kindergarten: 10 Ways to Prep Your Preschoolers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Roxanne Thompson\, OTR; and Valerie Zaryczny\, OTR/L \nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, Roxanne Thompson\, OTR\, and Valerie Zaryczny\, OTR/L\, share ways to enrich your pre-K instruction with 10 engaging\, hands-on ways to prepare students for kindergarten. Find out how to incorporate multisensory activities to boost social-emotional skills\, sensory motor development\, letter and number recognition\, and other crucial readiness skills. Learn to: \n\nEnliven teaching with well-rounded\, multisensory strategies for kindergarten readiness.\nDevelop a solid understanding of effective ways to teach letter and number skills\nUse music as a versatile teaching tool for differentiated learning\nUse creative solutions for engaging pre-K students in meeting standards\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-8 teachers and school leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nRoxanne Thompson\, OTR received her Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 1998. She has practiced occupational therapy in public schools\, early intervention\, and currently at a private pediatric out-patient clinic. She also provides handwriting-tutoring services to children in pre-school through middle school. She completed her Level 1 certification in March 2007 and has been presenting for Learning Without Tears since 2009. \n \nValerie Zaryczny\, OTR/L received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University and a Master of Science degree in occupational therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. She has worked as a pediatric occupational therapist since 2004 with children of all ages in multiple settings including schools\, daycares\, clinics and homes. Valerie is passionate about helping young children of all abilities develop the skills necessary to be successful in the preschool and elementary school settings. She absolutely loves sharing her passion about enabling children to become successful with handwriting and keyboarding skills\, which she has done as a National Workshop Presenter for Learning Without Tears since 2011. Valerie is also a lead occupational therapist for a regional therapy company in South Carolina. \nJoin the Crayons\, Pencils\, and Keyboards: Inspiring Learning in Your Elementary School Classroom community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Without Tears™ provides educators and families with kindergarten readiness\, handwriting\, and keyboarding materials\, products\, and training. \n 
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SUMMARY:PTA Roundtable: A Guide to STEM Funding
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Eileen Gorman\, PTA President\, Hollin Meadows Science and Math Focus PTA\, VA; Denise Cross\, Assistant Principal\, Bonny Kate Elementary\, TN; Pam Korithoski\, Advocacy Chair\, Archer Elementary School\, FL; and Rachel Fishman\, Programs and Partnerships Specialist\, National PTA\, VA \nSponsored by littleBits Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAt a time when STEM enthusiasm is skyrocketing\, school and library budgets are\, unfortunately\, tightening. As a result\, they have had to keep new STEM programs and resources on their wish lists for longer than they’d like—while at the same time learning how to be creative and resourceful to obtain funding for their STEM programs. \nMonetary support can come from a surprising number of sources; sometimes\, all you have to do is ask. Watch littleBits in this edWebinar to discover funding options for your STEM program—from Federal and local grants to crowdfunding and corporate sponsorships. Listen to panelists from local PTAs across the country about best practices for applying for grants and to get advice from the trenches. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to K-8 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nEileen Gorman is the president of the PTA at Hollin Meadows Elementary School\, a Title 1 K-6 grade school in Alexandria\, VA supporting nearly 700 diverse students. Hollin Meadows Elementary School has a very active school community that loves hands-on events where parents\, students\, families and friends can learn\, create and build together. \n \nDenise Cross has been an educator for 22 years. She served 14 years in the classroom\, four years as an instructional coach\, and the last four years as an assistant principal. As an educator\, she is always eager to support classroom instruction and best practices. This is what has led her to become involved in the STEM/STEAM programs at the elementary level. She is also a wife and mother of four grown children. She and her husband\, along with their three unruly dogs and two independent cats\, live in a rural area of Blount County\, which is south of Knox county\, on Fort Lake Loudon. \n \nPam Korithoski has a BSc in biochemistry and was a territory manager in the scientific sales industry. Since having children\, she has been involved with PTA since 2012 when her son started kindergarten. She has been involved in different aspects at her local unit PTA and when an opportunity came up to help recharter the County Council PTA\, she was elected as Secretary. This year Pam was elected County Council President. She has encouraged all of the PTA’s in her county to apply for the STEM and Invention grants because with these grants they are able to give amazing opportunities to children and families that may not feel comfortable in this area. \n \nRachel Fishman is the programs and partnerships specialist at National PTA. She primarily works on the STEM + Families initiative\, helping empower PTAs to expand their STEM efforts. Prior to working at National PTA\, Rachel worked at Goodwill Industries International and was an AmeriCorps VISTA at United Way Worldwide and The Reading Connection. Rachel holds a B.A. in English from Elon University and is currently pursuing her M.A. in communication from Johns Hopkins University. Her programmatic interests include scaling\, resource accessibility and program design. She enjoys spending her free time exploring the many parks in the D.C. area with her boyfriend and rambunctious dog. \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. \n\n \nlittleBits makes technology kits that are fun\, easy-to-use\, and infinitely creative. The kits are composed of electronic building blocks that are color-coded\, magnetic\, and make complex technology simple and fun. Together they’re interchangeable in millions of different ways to empower kids to invent anything – from a sibling alarm\, to a wireless robot\, to a digital instrument. \n 
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SUMMARY:Reinventing Project-Based Learning: Real-World Projects in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Suzie Boss\, Author and Consultant; and Jane Krauss\, Educational Consultant\nHosted by Colin Murcray\, Director of Books and Journals\, ISTE \nSponsored by The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nBased on their popular ISTE title Reinventing Project-Based Learning: Your Field Guide to Real-World Projects in the Digital Age\, Third Edition\, Suzie Boss and Jane Krauss lead a conversation to help participants maximize the effectiveness of project-based learning (PBL). \nViewers will come away from this edWebinar with: \n\nA critical sense of what makes for effective PBL\nSuggestions for avoiding PBL pitfalls\nStrategies to develop students’ abilities to inquire and carry out projects that make a difference\nPractical ideas for incorporating digital tools for authentic learning\n\nThe presenters share a range of project examples that illustrate how PBL can amplify student engagement\, deepen students’ understanding of meaningful content and lead to real-world problem solving. Through these digital age projects\, students develop disciplinary thinking (thinking as experts do)\, and may also gain exposure to computational thinking\, community engagement and media literacy. Stories of PBL in action show how teachers are transforming their practice to better meet the needs of today’s learners. Finally\, the presenters suggest next steps to help participants continue their PBL journeys. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, instructional coaches\, and technology coordinators.\n  \nAbout the Presenters \nSuzie Boss is a writer and educational consultant who focuses on the power of teaching and learning to improve lives and transform communities. She is the author of 10 books for educators\, most recently Project Based Teaching: How to Create Rigorous and Engaging Learning Experiences and All Together Now: How to Engage Your Stakeholders in Reimagining School. She contributes regularly to Edutopia and is a member of the National Faculty of PBLWorks (formerly the Buck Institute for Education). She has consulted with educators across the U.S. as well as in India\, South Korea\, South America and Europe to bring project-based learning and innovation strategies to both traditional classrooms and informal learning settings. \n \nA former teacher in Oregon schools\, Jane Krauss divides her time between curriculum and program development for the National Center for Women & Information Technology and professional development for project-based learning in the U.S. and internationally. In her previous role as Director of Professional Development services at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)\, Jane managed programs and provided professional development on technology integration to educators around the world. \n \nAbout the Host \nColin Murcray is the director of book and journal publishing at ISTE and an online instructor of English at Brigham Young University-Idaho. He has nearly 20 years of experience in the publishing industry\, most of it leading publishing operations for nonprofits\, and has been teaching college English courses for over a decade. \n  \n  \nJoin the Student-Driven Learning: Project-Based Learning\, Makerspaces and more community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nISTE is a global education organization with a bold vision that technology can transform teaching and learning\, accelerate innovation and solve tough problems in education. We publish cutting-edge titles designed to put educators at the forefront of knowledge and practice in edtech.
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SUMMARY:The Power of Story: Understand How Stories Can Transform Struggling Readers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Terrie Noland\, Vice President\, Educator Initiatives\, Learning Ally\nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nDo you have students that have potential trapped inside of them because they struggle to read? Are these students great thinkers and deep learners when they do get access to stories and content? \nIn this edWebinar\, hear the research that explains why stories can have a physical impact on the brain\, and how—when struggling readers are exposed to stories through strategies that make use of digital literacy and other alternative approaches—moments of deep learning and engagement can have transformational impacts on students. \nThis recorded presentation will equip you to unleash the potential of transformational change for your students that need reading accommodations\, so you can make sure no child leaves your classroom or school with words and knowledge trapped inside of them. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nTerrie Noland’s greatest strengths lie in the ability to motivate\, inspire\, and create enthusiasm in others to be passionate educators that support the diverse needs of students. Terrie serves as the vice president of educator initiatives for Learning Ally\, where she works to develop engagement programs\, professional learning services and communities for educators. Her passion is working with educators to create dynamic classrooms\, and recognizing educators in their tremendous efforts. Terrie has more than 25 years of experience as both a motivational leader and developer of content for educators and administrators. Her focus for the past six years has been on the pedagogical practices needed to create effective environments for struggling readers and students with dyslexia. She has the opportunity to lead and facilitate groups numbering in the thousands\, helping to build better understanding of working with struggling readers and students with dyslexia. Terrie is certified as an academic language practitioner and is currently working towards a Ph.D. in literacy\, with an emphasis in educational leadership from St. John’s University. \n \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n Learning Ally is a leading ed-tech\, nonprofit proven to transform the lives of struggling readers. We provide access to grade-level content to bridge the gap for students with learning differences who can cognitively comprehend the information but read below grade level. Our high-quality\, human-read audiobooks coupled with a suite of teacher resources is a cost effective solution for your school.
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Teaching: Key Principles and Practices
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Ken Springer\, Professor of Education and Chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning\, Southern Methodist University \nSponsored by VIPKid \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEducators are often reminded about the importance of culturally responsive teaching (CRT). What is it? Why is it important? How can we apply it to support our learners? \nCulturally responsive teaching (CRT) consists of instructional practices that recognize\, honor\, and leverage cultural diversity in educational settings\, with the goal of ensuring the academic success of all students. Students often differ from each other\, and from their teachers\, in cultural background. Successful instruction depends on sensitivity to these differences as well as the ability to draw on them in the creation of supportive educational environments for all students. \nWatch Dr. Ken Springer for this edWebinar about CRT and how to apply it in your teaching. The edWebinar focuses on CRT with students of all ages in different educational settings\, including ELL/EFL students. The first part of the presentation introduces a definition of CRT. The second part reviews the kinds of questions culturally responsive teachers should be asking. The third part covers some of the principles and specific practices of CRT. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to preK-12 educators. \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Ken Springer is a professor of education and Chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning at Southern Methodist University in Dallas\, Texas. Dr. Springer has an abiding interest in culturally responsive teaching. He has worked with teachers in multicultural settings in the Dallas Metroplex\, served as a board member and program director for Mi Escuelita\, taught classes on diverse learners to teachers pursuing graduate degrees\, and spent a year as a visiting professor in China\, where he continues to maintain professional connections through teacher training\, research on differences between US and Chinese students\, and consulting activities. \n  \nJoin the Helping ELL/ESL Students Succeed community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n VIPKid is a global education technology company that connects children with the world’s best teachers for real-time online English immersion learning. VIPKid’s mission is to inspire and empower every child for the future. VIPKid believes that education is not one-size-fits-all\, rather all students are unique and the world is within their reach when connected with great teachers capable of personalizing learning and sparking curiosity.
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SUMMARY:Increasing Accessibility and Fostering Inclusive Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mike Tholfsen\, Principal Product Manager\, Microsoft Education; Lauren Pittman\, Graduate Assistant\, Vanderbilt University\, and Former Special Educator Teacher; and Beth Dudycha\, Senior Manager\, Content Development\, Insight2Execution\, and Former Educator\nHosted by SETDA \nSponsored by Microsoft  \nWatch the Recording\nListen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThe goal of this edWebinar is to discuss what inclusive classrooms\, employing accessibility\, look like from the standpoint of reading\, writing\, math and communication. The presenters will be sharing examples from Microsoft Education’s free accessibility suite of tools and including the stories of teachers who have worked with students of all abilities in an inclusive classroom setting. \nLearn about: \n\nThe benefits of inclusively designed lessons and classrooms employing assistive technology \nImproving learning outcomes for all learners powered by assistive technology tools\nCurrent updates on Microsoft Education’s reading\, writing\, math and communication tools\nThe power of built-in assistive technology and its impact on both social and normative constructs of today’s classrooms\n\nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to special education teachers\, K-5 educators\, reading specialists\, TESOL or ELL teachers\, librarians\, speech pathologists\, and school leaders.  \nAbout the Presenters \nMike Tholfsen is a principal product manager on the Microsoft Education team focusing on inclusive classrooms\, learning tools and OneNote Class/Staff Notebooks. He is passionate about education and has been regularly working with students and teachers around the world over the past ten years to create products that improve student outcomes. \n  \n  \nLauren Pittman is a special education teacher with 12 years’ experience working with students with exceptionalities. She is a graduate of Berry College in Rome\, GA and holds a degree in early childhood education and certifications in general special education and adaptive special education as well as an ESOL and math endorsement. She is currently working on completing her Master of Education degree with a concentration in special education – high incidence at Vanderbilt University. As a champion for accessibility and inclusion in today’s classrooms\, Lauren travels around the country presenting at schools and conferences on the importance of inclusion and how to leverage technology to meet student needs. \n  \nBeth Dudycha is the senior manager of content development for Insight 2 Execution. As a former elementary teacher with a passion for accessibility\, games\, and technology\, she brings a unique perspective to training events and online courses within the Microsoft Educator Community. She is a Minecraft Certified Trainer and a Microsoft Innovative Educator. Prior to this\, she worked as a curriculum and instructional designer at DreamBox Learning. She received a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction – educational technology.\n \n  \nJoin the Essential Elements for Digital Content community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit membership association launched by state education agency leaders in 2001 to serve\, support and represent their emerging interests and needs with respect to the use of technology for teaching\, learning\, and school operations. Our current work is guided by a strategic plan\, Leading\, Inspiring and Empowering: The 2013-16 SETDA Strategic Plan\, adopted by the SETDA Board of Directors in October 2012 after extensive consultation with the membership. The SETDA mission is to build and increase the capacity of state and national leaders to improve education through technology policy and practice. \n  \nMicrosoft works with local\, national\, and international education communities to create technology\, tools\, programs\, and solutions that help address education challenges\, while improving teaching and learning opportunities. We believe that the evolving demands of the global economy make education vital to sustainable social and economic success. We also believe that education is a fundamental human right and is the single most important investment in the future of individuals\, communities\, the nation\, and the world. We hope that technology can help extend powerful new education opportunities to millions of people. Founded in 1975\, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software\, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. \n \n \n \nListen to the Podcast\nWe’re happy to make podcasts available for selected panel discussions and interviews.\nIf you would like a CE certificate for this presentation\, watch the edWebinar recording and take the CE quiz. \nDownload here
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SUMMARY:First Person: Bringing International Investigative Journalism into the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Fareed Mostoufi\, Senior Education Manager\, Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting\nHosted by Common Sense Education and Sponsored by Symantec \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWant to inspire your students with global issues and the journalists who cover them? Watch Fareed Mostoufi from the Pulitzer Center for this edWebinar. Learn about Pulitzer’s variety of programs and resources\, which include compelling news stories from around the world\, and methods that the Center and its educator partners have spent over a decade developing to engage and challenge students to think critically about how news is made. \nPulitzer’s resources also help students understand how underreported stories from around the world connect to issues facing their own communities\, and how they can use journalism skills to share their stories with the world. Resources include journalist visits over skype\, hands-on journalism workshops\, standards-aligned lesson plans that integrate global news into diverse curricula and much more. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to elementary through high school educators. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nFareed Mostoufi is the senior education manager at the Pulitzer Center\, where he designs classroom resources and educational experiences that connect global news with students and educators. He was a freelance curriculum writer for Pulitzer Center for several years\, but joined the team after working for nearly four years as a theater artist and educator in the Community Engagement department at Arena Stage in Washington\, D.C. While at Arena\, Fareed devised and directed original autobiographical plays with communities in Washington\, D.C.\, Peru\, India\, and Croatia that explored violence\, health\, and identity. Before that\, Fareed taught ESL and Spanish in D.C. public schools. As a recipient of a 2009 Fulbright scholarship to Argentina\, he also taught culture\, literature\, and playwriting at a teachers’ college in San Miguel de Tucumán. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education there\, he created the workshop Drama Techniques for English Language Learners\, which was presented to more than 400 teachers in the Tucumán province. Fareed received his BFA in dramatic writing from New York University in 2008 and his MA in teaching from American University in 2012. He is passionate about social justice and is a firm believer in the power of storytelling to cultivate empathy. \n  \n\nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life. \n  \nSymantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists. The company has evolved to become one of the world’s largest software companies with more than 18\,500 employees in more than 50 countries. We provide security\, storage and systems management solutions to help our customers – from consumers and small businesses to the largest global organizations – secure and manage their information-driven world against more risks at more points\, more completely and efficiently than any other company.
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SUMMARY:Finger Plays: Fun\, Free\, Focus\, and Skills!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jean Feldman\, a.k.a. DR. OF FUNNESS\, Dr. Jean and Friends \nSponsored by Frog Street Press \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nHave you ever watched children when they are doing a finger play? You can almost see the synapses firing in the brains. Finger plays are a natural way to engage children and develop oral language\, auditory memory\, small motor skills\, social skills\, and their imaginations. Best of all\, they are FREE and FUN! \nIn this edWebinar with Dr. Jean Feldman\, a.k.a. DR. OF FUNNESS\, discover the fantastic world of finger plays as you learn: \n\nHow finger plays nurture academic goals and executive function\nHow to use finger plays during transitions\nHow to engage children’s brains and bodies\nHow to integrate finger plays with math and literacy standards\nHow to extend finger plays with simple materials\n\nVisit Dr. Jean’s blog\, Dr. Jean and Friends\, to find words to the finger plays she will be demonstrating during the edWebinar\, as well as photos of different projects. This recorded presentation will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders working with toddlers to the first-grade level\, as well as special education teachers and speech-language pathologists. \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Jean Feldman’s noteworthy educational career spans more than 45 years. She has served as a classroom teacher\, instructor of adults\, author\, and consultant. Dr. Jean’s list of degrees includes a B.A. from the University of Georgia\, a D.A.S.T. from Emory University\, and both M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Georgia State University. She has written over 20 early childhood books and has produced many CDs and DVDs. Dr. Jean inspires teachers around the world with her engaging songs and creative activities that help make teaching and learning FUN! \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. \n\n Frog Street is dedicated to continually improving programs and products based on current research and input from early childhood classroom educators and caregivers.
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SUMMARY:Assessment for Learning: Classroom Strategies to Improve Learning for ALL Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Damian Cooper\, Education Consultant\nHosted by Siobhan Nordstrom\, Community Manager\, FreshGrade \nSponsored by FreshGrade \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWe know that the greatest gains in learning are associated with formative—not summative—assessment. However\, the attention of students\, parents\, many educators\, and of course\, the media\, remains on summative scores and grades. In this edWebinar\, Damian Cooper presents the rock-solid case for raising the profile of assessment for learning. \nHe also reviews the essential elements of assessment that improve learning and illustrate classroom strategies that improve learning for all students. Through a combination of presentation and video clips\, Damian examines questions such as: \n\nWhat does effective assessment for learning look like? \nHow can I engage students and encourage them to take greater responsibility for their own learning?\nHow do I train students to become reliable and effective assessors of their own work and the work of their peers?\nWhat does effective feedback look and sound like?\n\nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nDamian Cooper is an independent education consultant who specializes in helping schools and school districts across Canada\, the United States\, and internationally\, to improve their instructional and assessment skills. In his varied career\, Damian has been a secondary English\, special education\, and drama teacher\, a department head\, a librarian\, and a school consultant. He has specialized in student assessment for more than 25 years. Damian served as assessment consultant to the School Division of Nelson Education. Prior to that\, he was Coordinator of Assessment and Evaluation for the Halton District School Board in Burlington\, Ontario. Damian is the past president of The Canadian Assessment for Learning Network (CAfLN). His international reputation rests on his wide-ranging experience as an educator\, his deep understanding of assessment\, and his no-nonsense\, common sense approach to what works in schools. \nAbout the Host \nSiobhan Nordstrom is the community manager for FreshGrade and is certified in Adult Continuing Education. Over the last three years\, she has led dozens of professional development sessions all of which have impacted the way that educators communicate learning through eportfolios. Siobhan has extensive knowledge about the product and the various ways it is being used across the U.S. and Canada. \n \nJoin the TechTools for the Classroom community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFounded in 2011\, FreshGrade was created by a dedicated team who saw a better way to show student achievement and progression. Today\, FreshGrade is used in over 120 countries worldwide. The portfolio and assessment platform helps educators\, parents\, and students have deeper conversations about learning. Do it all with just one tool: capture evidence\, give feedback\, and track progression through standards and custom objectives. FreshGrade encourages students to own their learning while engaging parents at every turn. Start a deeper conversation about learning at www.freshgrade.com.
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SUMMARY:Explore a Free World of Personalized Professional Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Robert Furman\, Principal\, Southpark Elementary School\, PA; Rachel Langenhorst\, Instructional Coach and Tech Integrationist\, Rock Valley School District\, IA; and Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair\, New Canaan High School\, CT\nHosted by Lisa Schmucki\, Founder\, edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, a panel of innovative educators in different leadership roles in the school community present ideas and “PD plans” for using the free professional learning platform\, edWeb.net\, Google and other free tools to provide a “PD Buffet” of learning that inspires and motivates teachers and impacts learning. \nThe objective of the presentation is to share a variety of ideas for how educators in different roles in a school community can foster a collaborative\, personalized professional learning culture that energizes teachers and makes a significant impact on teaching and learning\, using free\, anytime\, anywhere resources that provide convenience and also global collaboration. edWeb.net will be featured as the hub for this activity\, but other free tools will also be included.  \nThe panelists include Rob Furman\, a school principal; Rachel Langenhorst\, a tech integrationist; and Michelle Luhtala\, a teacher-librarian\, who will show how their leadership roles can have a significant impact in fostering high levels of enjoyment in personalized learning for educators\, in the same way personalized learning addresses individual student needs and styles. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians and school and district leaders.  \nAbout the Presenters\nDr. Robert Furman is an elementary principal\, best-selling author\, and national keynote speaker. He is also a Huffington Post Edu blogger and 20 to Watch honoree. His latest book is The Future Ready Challenge: Improve Student Outcomes in 18 Weeks. Find Dr. Furman online at his website\, his blog\, and on Twitter @drfurman. \n  \n  \nRachel Langenhorst is an instructional coach and tech integrationist in Rock Valley\, Iowa and she also serves as an adjunct professor for Northwestern College. A 20+ year teaching veteran\, Rachel presents nationwide\, focusing on technology integration strategies and best practices. She serves as a contributor for Mackin Educational Resources\, edWeb.net\, and Education Talk Radio. Find Rachel on Twitter @rlangenhorst and on her blog at Tech from the Trenches. \n  \n  \nMichelle Luhtala is the Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut and was one of five school librarians named as a “Mover and Shaker” by Library Journal in 2015. She is the winner of the 2011 “I Love My Librarian” Award and the Library Association’s 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award. The New Canaan High School Library won AASL’s National School Library Program of the year in 2010. Follow her on Twitter @mluhtala. \n  \n  \nAbout the Host \nLisa Schmucki is the founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, an award-winning\, professional learning network that helps educators connect and collaborate to improve teaching and learning—anytime\, anywhere. edWeb provides free professional learning for teachers\, librarians\, and administrators that is sponsored by leading organizations in the education industry. edWeb is a winner of three 2018 SIIA CODiE Awards and one of the AASL 2018 Best Websites for Teaching and Learning. Lisa has 30 years of experience in education in marketing\, product management\, and product development with companies including Time Inc.\, Macmillan\, Peterson’s\, Films Media Group\, and Achieve3000. Lisa is a member of the board of the SIIA Education Technology Industry Network (ETIN). \nJoin the New Models for Professional 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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/pd20190321/
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SUMMARY:Digital Collection Development
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair\, New Canaan High School\, CT; and Mesa Heise\, Director of Digital Services\, Mackin Educational Resources \nSponsored by Mackin Educational Resources \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nPurchasing digital educational content is tricky business. The big trade publishers can change licensing agreements in ways that impact schools because K-12 is not their priority market. Textbook publishing\, which seemed simple and profitable in the print format is far more complex for eTexts. The term “eBook” calls to mind an alphabet soup of delivery formats (EPUB\, MOBI\, AZW\, IBA\, PDF\, and more). Purchasing as we have traditionally known it is replaced by a wide array of “leasing” models where a dropped contract can result in collection depletion. Managing a digital collection requires attention to detail. The screen reading vs. print reading debate rages on. \nIn the meantime\, software developers scramble to innovate e-reading for education with varying degrees of success. A decade ago\, the eBook market was labeled as the wild west of publishing\, and while much has changed\, volatility has not. In this edWebinar\, watch Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut\, and Mesa Heise\, Director of Digital Services at Mackin Educational Resources\, for a discussion about effective digital collection development in K-12 schools. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to K-12 librarians\, teachers\, and administrators. \nAbout the Presenters \nMichelle Luhtala is the Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut and was one of five school librarians named as a “Mover and Shaker” by Library Journal in 2015. She is the winner of the 2011 “I Love My Librarian” Award and the Library Association’s 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award. The New Canaan High School Library won AASL’s National School Library Program of the year in 2010. Follow her on Twitter @mluhtala. \n  \nMesa Heise\, Mackin’s Director of Digital Services\, brings a wealth of experience to the company and the customers it serves. Her expert infusion into this family-owned business is evidenced by the deep knowledge and dedicated passion she shares every day with school administrators\, librarians\, media specialists and teachers. An experienced and vivacious presence\, Mesa serves as Mackin’s chief public speaker. Throughout the year\, she travels the country\, attending national and local conferences\, educating the public on the virtues of Mackin and their multiple award-winning\, free digital resource management system\, MackinVIA. Her contributions to Mackin go beyond public education. Mesa has been instrumental in the design of the user interface and functionality of MackinVIA and the eBook reader. It is through her persistent efforts and tireless energy that Mackin has remained at the forefront of the print and digital realm within PK- 12 education. \nJoin the Emerging Tech for Schools and Libraries community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n Mackin is one of the top providers of library and classroom materials for grades PK-12. Working with over 18\,000 publishers and a database of nearly 3 million printed titles\, and more than 1.9 million digital titles\, Mackin supplies print books\, eBooks\, online educational databases\, audiobooks and video resources to schools around the globe.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/emergingtech20190320/
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SUMMARY:Building Trauma-Sensitive Schools by Helping Students Get Regulated
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jen Alexander\, MA\, NCC\, SB-RPT\, Author\, Presenter\, and School Counselor\nSponsored by Brookes Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEvery day\, in every single classroom\, childhood trauma negatively affects school success for at least one in four students. In this edWebinar with trauma expert and educator Jen Alexander to learn what trauma is\, how it can affect the stress response systems of your students\, and how to help students get regulated and ready to learn. \nIn this edWebinar\,  learn how to: \n\nDifferentiate between regulated and dysregulated arousal states\nUse the River of Feelings visual—a practical tool for students of all ages—to teach children and teens how to identify and eventually manage their arousal states\nApply strategies used by trauma-responsive educators in trauma-sensitive schools\nUnderstand your own stress responses\nImprove your personal self-care plan\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is designed for all educators\, school psychologists\, and building and district administrators. Watch now to learn how building a trauma-sensitive school can make a difference! \nAbout the Presenter \nJen Alexander believes that we can make a positive difference with all kids—one relationship at a time\, which is why she is a passionate leader in the movement to build trauma-sensitive schools. Jen loves helping others help kids and has done so in schools\, as a volunteer for the Attachment & Trauma Network (ATN)\, and when facilitating her own trainings for educators. With more than 15 years of experience helping youth (some traumatized\, some not) as a former special education teacher and current school counselor in Iowa\, she holds degrees in psychology and special education teaching as well as a master’s degree in professional school counseling from the University of Northern Iowa. Jen is also a nationally certified counselor\, registered school-based play therapist\, and most importantly\, a mom. \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. \n\nFounded in 1978\, Brookes is an independent\, highly respected educational publishing company with a strong focus on helping all people—with and without disabilities—reach their potential. We publish 50+ new titles a year on screening and assessment\, early intervention\, inclusive and special education\, autism and other disabilities\, literacy\, behavior\, communication\, and more.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/inclusiveeducation20190320/
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SUMMARY:How to Survive Live Streaming and Podcasting in Your Classes
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Monte Tatom\, Associate Professor of Education\, Freed-Hardeman University\, TN \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nDr. Monte Tatom presented “How to Survive an Online Class” in September 2018. Two of the topics that he discussed for pre-service teachers in that edWebinar were communication and engagement. In this edWebinar he responds to a question that was asked during the September presentation: What are some easy ways to take part in communication and engagement using live streaming and podcasting? \nDr. Tatom demonstrates some of the applications that he uses for these two tasks. Pre-service teachers will walk away with some recommendations on conducting live streaming and podcasting in their classes. \nAbout the Presenter\nDr. Monte Tatom received his Ed.D. in educational administration at Auburn University. He has been in K-12 education for 26 years as a teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, and coordinator of staff development. He retired from Mobile County Public School System in December 2005. He began working at Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) in January 2006. He is an associate professor of education within the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at FHU. He currently has over 13 years in higher education. Dr. Tatom assisted in building the online M.Ed. in Instructional Technology that began summer 2017. He has actively been involved in educational technology since taking his first computer course at the University of South Alabama in Mobile\, AL during spring 1983 (EDM 510: Micro-computing Systems in Education). \n \nJoin the Tech4TeacherEd community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/tech4teachered20190319/
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SUMMARY:Students Can LEAD: Building Executive Function Skills for Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Mary Ann Wolf\, Director of Digital Learning Programs\, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation; Lauren Acree\, Personalized Learning and Policy Lead\, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation; and Alex Dreier\, Instructional Design Lead\, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation\nSponsored by The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nExecutive function skills are what we use in order to get things done. Often referred to as the brain’s “air traffic controller\,” they allow us to set a goal\, create a plan\, stay focused\, and make adjustments until we’ve reached the goal. Not surprisingly\, these skills are critical to the success of our students. In this edWebinar\, deepen your understanding of executive function skills and how you can help your students learn and apply them to meet their goals. Learn how these skills are taught differently based upon the age of the student\, and see how these differences have manifested themselves in elementary and secondary classrooms. \nViewers will also be introduced to a free suite of learning opportunities from the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation that can help teachers and their students build their understanding of executive function skills. Viewers will be shown both examples and exemplars from teachers and students who have engaged in a massive open online course for teachers\, a blended course for students\, and/or micro-credentials that each serve to deepen a participant’s understanding of executive function skills and their impact on student learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and coaches.  \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Mary Ann Wolf is the director of the Professional Learning and Leading Collaborative at the Friday Institute. She began her education career as a fifth grade teacher and has worked with national\, state\, district\, and school leaders and policy makers across the country to build capacity for personalized and digital learning. Mary Ann and her team lead job-embedded\, ongoing professional learning opportunities for school and district leaders\, coaches\, and teachers striving to utilize innovative strategies and organizational change to improve student learning in their schools in North Carolina\, across the country\, and internationally. She and her team also led the development of the Learning Differences and Students LEAD courses to support all learners. She recently co-wrote Leading Personalized and Digital Learning: A Framework for Implementing School Change through Harvard Education Press. \n  \n \nLauren Acree is the policy and personalized learning lead at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. In this role she leads the Learning Differences and Micro-credentialing programs and the research and evaluation of professional learning programs for the Professional Learning and Leadership Collaborative. Prior to working at the Friday Institute\, she worked as a special education teacher in Tulsa\, Oklahoma and a teacher coach for Teach for America at their summer institute. Lauren earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Richmond in Richmond\, Virginia and her Master of Public Policy from Duke University. \n  \nAlex Dreier is the instructional design lead at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation (FI). As part of this role\, he has managed the FI’s MOOC-for-Educators initiative\, which has provided free\, high quality online learning opportunities to over 35\,000 educators from all 50 states and more than 140 countries. He has also played a key role in the FI’s Learning Differences initiative\, helping to design courses for students\, teachers\, and post-secondary educators. He has also developed and assessed micro-credentials across a range of topics\, and has led the development of modules around working memory\, motivation\, and executive function. Prior to joining the FI\, Alex managed the online course catalog for EdTech Leaders Online\, a project at Education Development Center (Waltham\, MA) that built the capacity of organizations to create and deliver their own customized online learning programs. He holds an Ed.M. in educational technology from Harvard University. \n \nJoin the Innovation in Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe Friday Institute for Educational Innovation: Advancing education through innovation in digital-age teaching\, learning and leadership\, we bring together students\, teachers\, researchers\, policy-makers\, educational professionals and other community members to foster collaborations in improving education. We conduct research\, develop educational resources\, provide professional development programs for educators\, advocate to improve teaching and learning\, and help inform policy-making.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadingchange20190319/
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SUMMARY:Speaking is the Solution: Effective Ways to Support EL Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Maya Goodall\, Senior Director\, EL Curriculum\, Lexia Learning and Rosetta Stone; Anita R. Bowles\, Ph.D.\, Head of Academic Research and Learner Studies\, Rosetta Stone; and David Harper\, Ph.D.\, Researcher\, Academic Research and Learner Studies\, Rosetta Stone\nSponsored by Rosetta Stone \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEnglish Learners (ELs) account for more than 4.7 million public school students in the United States. Effective strategies are needed to meet the unique needs of this growing EL population. By developing creative approaches\, educators can reduce obstacles students face in their journey toward English proficiency and academic excellence. \nEncouraging EL students to practice language skills at school and at home can improve their chances of success. Educators can lead the way using evidence-based classroom strategies to foster a welcoming environment for language development. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn practical solutions to encourage and support students to speak—and speak often. We invite attendees to join in the discussion of practical ways to address these issues and to better support ELs in speaking in and out of the classroom. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to educators\, administrators\, district decision makers\, curriculum directors\, and anyone who works with ELL students. \nAbout the Presenters\nMaya Goodall\, Senior Director of ELL Curriculum at Lexia Learning\, has worked in education for over 20 years\, teaching both nationally and internationally. Maya has a rich professional background that includes teaching in the classroom\, coaching\, training\, and implementing and designing curriculum with measurable outcomes. She founded Lingual Learning\, a curriculum company dedicated to helping students become confidently bilingual. Maya speaks three languages and holds an M.Ed. and MA in applied linguistics. \n \n Anita Bowles is a researcher whose work focuses on foreign language learning\, language aptitude\, working memory\, tonal languages\, and the brain bases of language processing. She joined Rosetta Stone in 2014 as Head of Academic Research and Learner Studies. Previously\, she conducted research in both university and government settings. Anita holds a joint Ph.D. in psychology and cognitive science\, and a master’s degree in linguistics. \n \n David Harper is a researcher at Rosetta Stone. He received his Ph.D. in linguistics from the University of Colorado in 2014 and is a former ESL and Spanish instructor. \n\nJoin the Using Technology for Language Instruction community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \n\n Rosetta Stone Inc. provides cutting-edge interactive technology that is changing the way the world learns languages. The company’s proprietary learning techniques—acclaimed for their power to unlock the natural language-learning ability in everyone—are used by schools\, businesses\, government organizations and millions of individuals around the world. Rosetta Stone offers courses in 30 languages\, from the most commonly spoken (like English\, Spanish and Mandarin) to the less prominent (including Swahili\, Swedish and Tagalog). The company’s core belief is that learning to speak a language should be a natural and instinctive process\, and that interactive technology can activate the language immersion method powerfully for learners of any age.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/language20190314/
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