BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//edWeb - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:edWeb
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://home.edweb.net
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for edWeb
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20180311T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20181104T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20190310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20191103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20200308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20201101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20210314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20211107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T160000
DTSTAMP:20191204T211200Z
CREATED:20191023T211429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T211200Z
UID:31621-1575471600-1575475200@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Gamifying PBIS: Changing Behavior by Fostering Lasting Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Shawn Young\, CEO\, Classcraft\nHosted by James Shetler\, Head of Mid-Market Sales\, Classcraft \nSponsored by Classcraft \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nA successful PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) implementation requires two main elements: engaged students who “buy in\,” and actionable data that educators can use to support Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions. For district and school administrators\, harnessing the power of games within their PBIS framework promises both. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn how educators can create sustainable behavior change by incorporating gaming principles into their approach to PBIS. Walk through the ability of student-driven implementations to provide high-fidelity data that educators can use to personalize Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions and measure the overall effectiveness of their PBIS implementation. \nAfter this recorded edWebinar\, you’ll understand the essential role of intrinsic motivation in driving behavior change\, the varying degrees to which intrinsic motivation is represented in “gamified” PBIS frameworks\, and the power of a team-based approach within the context of PBIS. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to middle school and junior high school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nShawn Young is a co-founder and CEO of Classcraft\, the Engagement Management System for schools. Since its launch\, Classcraft has gained incredible traction with educators worldwide\, providing tools to gamify their classrooms. Shawn taught 11th-grade physics for nine years\, holds a bachelor’s degree in physics and a master’s in education from Université de Sherbrooke and is also a seasoned web developer. Shawn sits on the Scientific Advisory Board for UNESCO’s MGIEP\, sits on the corporate advisory board for Future Ready Schools New Jersey\, sits on the corporate advisory board for SETDA\, is the vice-president of the Edteq Association and is an Ambassador for the Education Faculty of the University of Sherbrooke. Shawn is interested in how we can create community in the classroom and how playful principles can help teach the whole child. \n \n \nAbout the Host\n\nJames has 10 years of experience helping organizations reach their goals by leveraging technology. After seeing the impact that can be made in the classroom\, James eagerly joined Classcraft as its first partnership manager. Through his time at Classcraft\, he has supported districts and schools to make meaningful changes to engage students and facilitated presentations at ISTE\, TCEA\, among others. \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\nBy promoting happier\, more engaged classrooms and stronger relationships between teachers and students\, Classcraft makes teaching more fulfilling. For administrators\, Classcraft’s ability to measure and promote student engagement in real-time helps them advance initiatives like PBIS\, SEL\, and personalized learning.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20191204/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191204_positive-event.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T170000
DTSTAMP:20191204T220912Z
CREATED:20191016T185611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T220912Z
UID:31495-1575475200-1575478800@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Building Trust: 4 Sure-Fire Ways to Improve the K-12 Customer Experience
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Heidi Henderson-Lewis\, Customer Service Manager and District Ombudsperson\, Seattle Public Schools; and Anna Salone\, Strategic Account Executive\, K12 Insight\nHosted by Corey Murray\, Senior Director\, Strategy and Engagement\, K12 Insight \nSponsored by K12 Insight \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEvery school leader works to build trust with their school community. But with each passing crisis\, that trust wanes. In this edWebinar\, we reveal findings from the first-ever national study on school customer service and discover “the invisible thread” that powers the relationship between your community and your schools. Hear from Heidi Henderson-Lewis\, customer service manager and district ombudsperson for the Seattle Public Schools\, as she describes a unique approach to customer service in the context of K-12 education and get practical ideas and strategies for building a foundation of trust with your school community. \nThe 2019 State of K-12 Customer Experience Report represents the first-ever national study created to help school leaders assess\, inform and improve the quality of customer experience in the nation’s K-12 public schools. 2019 was the first year of the study\, with plans for updated questions and results in subsequent years. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 school and district leaders\, directors\, and cabinet and board members.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nHeidi Henderson-Lewis is the customer service manager and district ombudsperson for the Seattle Public Schools in Washington. \n \n \nAnna Salone has spent time as a classroom teacher at the elementary school level. She has taught kindergarten\, second\, and third grade. During her time as an educator\, she participated in the implementation and training of a district wide ELA curriculum and was a part of opening a new elementary school campus. In her role with K12 Insight\, Mrs. Salone supports school district partners across the country to get the most from the Let’s Talk! platform. She is passionate about education and enjoys helping school districts find better ways to engage and listen to their communities. In addition to Let’s Talk! implementation support\, Mrs. Salone also works with other members of the team to deliver customer service professional development sessions. \n \n \nAbout the Host \nCorey Murray is responsible for marketing strategy and content creation at K12 Insight. Before joining K12 Insight\, Corey was managing content editor for McMurry/TMG (now Manifest)\, where he created and executed multimillion-dollar content programs for a range of corporate and nonprofit clients\, including The American Association of Community Colleges\, CDW\, Ellucian\, and AASA. Mr. Murray started his career as a journalist. He worked for seven years as editor of the leading K-12 industry news publication\, eSchool News. Corey holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland\, College Park. \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\nK12 Insight provides a powerful community engagement and customer experience platform\, combining professional learning\, expert analytics\, and industry-leading research to help school leaders deliver remarkable customer experiences for students\, parents\, teachers\, and staff. For more information about K12 Insight\, please visit www.K12Insight.com.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadersplc20191204/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191106_leadersplc-event.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T180000
DTSTAMP:20191204T230026Z
CREATED:20191111T192233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191204T230026Z
UID:31896-1575478800-1575482400@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Creating Accessible Learning Environments: An Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tyler Samstag\, Director of Instructional Innovation\, Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3\nHosted by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Education Regional Manager\, Common Sense Education \nHosted by Common Sense Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nUniversal Design for Learning (UDL) is a philosophy that embraces flexibility in the way learners are engaged in learning and addresses the accessibility of materials\, tools\, and practices used by and with 21st-century learners. This edWebinar provides an overview of the guiding principles of UDL and highlight a wealth of resources to help teachers recognize ways that instruction\, materials\, and environments can be optimized for all learners. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of all grade levels. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nTyler Samstag is the director of instructional innovation at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, a regional education service provider in Western Pennsylvania\, where he serves as the director of transformED\, an initiative that makes education transformation possible\, from classroom to school to district. Tyler started his career as a special education teacher in New York City\, implementing literacy interventions in both traditional and alternative academic settings\, including juvenile correctional facilities and residential psychiatric hospitals. Later\, while living in Boston\, Tyler completed an internship with the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)\, a nonprofit education research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals through universal design for learning (UDL) and was a member of the IDEO Bits + Blocks CoLab\, a program aimed at building novel experiences around the technologies inspired by Bitcoin and blockchains. Tyler holds a master’s degree from Teachers College\, Columbia University\, and graduated from the Mind\, Brain\, and Education program at Harvard University. \n \nAbout the Host\n\nJennifer Ehehalt is the Pittsburgh regional manager at Common Sense Education. She is responsible for helping school districts build a culture of digital citizenship among educators\, students\, and their families. She designs and delivers professional development for preK-12 educators that focuses on the implementation of Common Sense’s K-12 digital citizenship resources along with how to integrate technology into the classroom. Through her work\, she has had the opportunity to share best practices by presenting at ISTE\, ASCD\, PETE & C\, TRETC\, ICE IDEAcon and GAETC. \n \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20191204/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191204_commonsense-event.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T160000
DTSTAMP:20191206T160232Z
CREATED:20191111T204936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191206T160232Z
UID:31900-1575558000-1575561600@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Classroom Mental Health Strategies for Students and Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Erin McClintock\, Senior Director of Impact and Education\, EVERFI; Lauren Pingul\, Senior Manager of K-12 Implementation\,  EVERFI; Kimberly Palocsay\, Middle School Math and CTE Educator\, Ohio Virtual Academy \nSponsored by EVERFI \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nMental wellness is a key element of a healthy lifestyle. Research shows that equipping students with cognitive-behavioral skills can improve their ability to deal with stress and help to prevent significant mental health issues in the future. \nWe know that teachers and schools are increasingly asked to take on challenges that exceed far beyond the bounds of the classroom\, often with insufficient and outdated resources. This edWebinar introduces educators to the Mental Wellness Impact Framework\, a public-health developed framework for supporting student well-being. \nSpeakers offer a breakdown of the current research on student mental health\, strategies for supporting student and one’s own well-being\, and offer practical ways to put it to use. In addition\, viewers will receive access to free blended-learning lessons focused on social-emotional learning and mental health that provide population-level primary intervention for your students. \nThis  recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders of elementary through high school grade levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nErin McClintock is a strength-based mental health practitioner with a passion for prevention\, social-emotional learning\, and digital wellness. In her role as Senior Director of Impact and Education and EVERFI’s resident mental health subject matter expert\, Erin critically explores the ways in which technology can play a part in supporting the emotional well-being of learners across the lifespan\, and how to best utilize technology to make an impact on the collective mental health of our world. Erin holds a graduate degree in counseling psychology\, completed her post-master’s studies in trauma and addiction counseling\, and has extensive experience in community\, school\, and collegiate mental health. \n \nLauren Pingul has been in education for the past ten years\, as both a teacher and administrator. She now works as Senior Implementation Manager for EVERFI K-12 in Illinois\, where she helps districts\, schools\, and teachers implement no-cost digital resources in their classrooms. Lauren used EVERFI’s resources in her own classroom and now gets to help students across the state of Illinois to gain access to engaging digital content. \n \nKimberly Palocsay has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Education K-8 with a concentration in mathematics. This is her third year teaching middle school at Ohio Virtual Academy\, where she created a career exploration course\, while also teaching math and CTE. She has five boys\, two grandsons\, and four cats. \n \nJoin the School Health & Safety 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\nFrom grade school through retirement\, EVERFI’s free digital education curriculums empower learners of all ages to make safe\, smart and informed decisions. We bring together the public and private sectors so K-12 teachers can equip today’s learners with the skills they need to become tomorrow’s leaders.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/schoolsafety20191205/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/AdobeStock_107717354.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T180000
DTSTAMP:20191205T230239Z
CREATED:20191105T210922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T230239Z
UID:31839-1575565200-1575568800@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap Between Science and Coding in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rob van Nood\, Educational Technology Specialist\, Catlin Gabel School (OR) \nSponsored by Vernier Software & Technology \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nCoding in middle school helps students build critical 21st-century skills. Students who learn to code gain valuable experience using the 4 Cs of 21st-century skills. These skills help every student prepare for tomorrow’s workforce\, regardless of whether or not they pursue a career in STEM. Finding ways to integrate science\, technology\, design\, and coding concepts can be a challenge\, especially when faced with time and resource constraints\, but it doesn’t have to be. \nIn this edWebinar\, Rob van Nood\, Educational Technology Specialist from Catlin Gabel School\, shows you how to use coding and data-collection technology to enhance your students’ development of creativity\, communication\, collaboration\, and critical thinking skills. Rob highlights: \n\nTips for incorporating science\, coding\, and design in your classroom—even with limited time and resources.\nBest practices for engaging your students with data-collection technology.\nWhere to find resources aligned to educational standards.\nStrategies to overcome gender stereotypes in coding and robotics.\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to teachers and librarians of middle and junior high school grade levels. \n“Statistics\,” Code.org\, accessed July 30\, 2019. https://code.org/statistics\n \nAbout the Presenter \nFor the past 22 years\, Rob van Nood has been passionate about creating spaces and experiences where kids can explore and pursue their passions. Rob has taught in public\, charter\, and independent schools and has worked with students from preK to 12th grade. Currently\, as Catlin Gabel School’s Educational Technology Specialist\, he supports teachers\, administrators\, and students to integrate technology\, making\, and tinkering into their learning experiences. Part of Rob’s responsibilities is to also find creative ways to bring the world of coding into the lives of students through integrated projects. As the co-founder and lead educational designer at Tinker Camp (www.tinkercamp.org)\, he runs tinkering and maker workshops for educators across the Portland\, OR\, and Vancouver\, WA\, metro areas. \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\nVernier Software & Technology is committed to teachers and to developing creative ways to teach and learn science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM) using hands-on science. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces\, sensors\, and graphing/analysis software.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/stem20191205/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191205_stem-event.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T190000
DTSTAMP:20191219T165430Z
CREATED:20191111T213726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T165430Z
UID:31904-1575568800-1575572400@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Comprehensive Assessment Systems 101
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kate Pechacek\, M.Ed. C&I\, Solutions Engineer\, Illuminate Education \nSponsored by Illuminate Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAssessments inform important decisions about student learning and needs\, like whether an intervention is working and which students are at-risk. But many educators face uncertainty around which assessments to use for which purposes—and how to use those key assessments correctly. \nWatch an edWebinar that deepens your understanding of effective assessment practices and increases your ability to impactfully use assessment data to support each student. \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, you will: \n\nUnpack assessment types\, differences\, purposes\, and best practices—and how they fit together into a comprehensive system that fuels a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS)\nLearn answers to common FAQs around assessments\nDiscover six steps for building a lean\, complete\, and cost-effective assessment system that meets the needs of all stakeholders\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to kindergarten through high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, assessment leaders\, instructional coaches\, data analysts\, data specialists\, and assessment specialists. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKate Pechacek is a solutions engineer with nearly 25 years of experience in teaching and learning. She started out in the classroom as a secondary math teacher before taking on roles as a secondary curriculum coordinator\, districtwide MTSS coordinator\, and director of secondary education. At Illuminate Education\, she works with educators nationwide to help them deepen and enrich their approaches to equity and leveraging data to support each student. \n \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nIlluminate Education partners with K-12 educators to equip them with data to serve the whole child and reach new levels of student performance. Our solution brings together holistic data and collaborative tools and puts them in the hands of educators. Illuminate supports over 17 million students and 5200 districts/schools.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20191205/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191205_assessment-event.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T160000
DTSTAMP:20191219T165158Z
CREATED:20191112T185355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T165158Z
UID:31915-1575903600-1575907200@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:MTSS 101: The Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jaime Harris\, Ed.S.\, NCSP\, School Psychologist and Co-Founder of eduCLIMBER\, Illuminate Education \nSponsored by Illuminate Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nMulti-tiered system of supports (MTSS) is a term we hear a lot. But it’s also surrounded by confusion. What do our teams need to know about MTSS? And how can we tell if our MTSS practices are effective? \nThis edWebinar will bolster your understanding of MTSS and increase your confidence in supporting an effective implementation in your own school or district. \nIn this edWebinar: \n\nExplore the essential components of an MTSS framework\nUnpack whole child data and comprehensive assessment systems\nLearn best practices for tracking interventions\, analyzing progress monitoring data\, evaluating effectiveness\, and more\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to kindergarten through high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, MTSS coordinators\, PBIS coordinators\, RTL coordinators\, school psychologists\, school counselors\, instructional coaches\, SPED coordinators and teachers\, and data analysts. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJaime Harris is a school psychologist with over 15 years of experience supporting the needs of students\, parents\, and educators and helping to build multi-tiered systems of support\, with a particular interest in social-emotional learning and mental health. She was a national nominee and was awarded the Wisconsin School Psychologist of the Year in 2014. Jaime is the co-founder of eduCLIMBER and a senior product manager at Illuminate Education\, where she has consulted and trained districts across the nation to build capacity around practical applications of data. \n \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nIlluminate Education partners with K-12 educators to equip them with data to serve the whole child and reach new levels of student performance. Our solution brings together holistic data and collaborative tools and puts them in the hands of educators. Illuminate supports over 17 million students and 5200 districts/schools.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20191209/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191209_assessment-event.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T180000
DTSTAMP:20210618T140525Z
CREATED:20190729T200517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T140525Z
UID:30599-1575910800-1575914400@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Effective Professional Learning: The Secret Sauce for Successful Classroom Transformations
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Mark Benigni\, Superintendent\, Meriden Public Schools\, CT; Barbara Haeffner\, Director of Curriculum and Instructional Technology\, Meriden Public Schools\, CT; and Susan Moore\, Supervisor of Blended Learning\, Meriden Public Schools\, CT \nProgram Host and Moderator: Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN Empowered Superintendents Initiative \nSponsored by ClassLink\nThis edWebinar series is co-hosted by CoSN and edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nDespite decades of existing research\, school district professional development programs often fail to demonstrate any measurable improvement in teacher and student classroom practice. One of the most critical keys to an effective\, well-designed\, professional development program is a coordinated leadership strategy for planning and delivering professional learning experiences within a school district. \nIn this edWebinar\, the superintendent\, the director of curriculum and instructional technology\, and the supervisor of blended learning in the Meriden Public School District in Connecticut share the collaborative work they do to assure that professional learning experiences for teachers\, administrators and staff in their school district is impactful and effective in changing classroom practice across their district. \nThe Meriden Public Schools leadership team reviews several factors that school leaders must consider as they plan for and evaluate district professional learning opportunities. The team also shares how they implement three critical guidelines for professional learning that result in improved classroom practice: \n\nFocusing on specific content areas\nHands-on learning\nDirectly connecting the professional learning experience to classroom daily practice\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular value to school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nMark D. Benigni\, Ed.D. has been an educator for over 20 years and begins his 10th year as Superintendent of the Meriden Public Schools. Dr. Benigni served as a teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, and Mayor of the City of Meriden. In addition to leading the Meriden Public Schools to its highest academic scores in district history\, Dr. Benigni has presented at national conferences\, taught doctorate classes\, and published a book and numerous articles. He was recognized as CoSN’s 2018 Empowered Superintendent\, a 2015 Education Week Leaders to Learn From\, and one of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce’s Ten Outstanding Young Americans. The Meriden Public Schools has received awards from CoSN\, the Learning Counsel\, NSBA\, Digital Promise\, District Administration\, and Edutopia. Dr. Benigni is currently the co-chair of the Connecticut Association of Urban Superintendents\, as well as 1st vice president of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents. \n \nBarbara Haeffner\, Director of Curriculum and Instructional Technology for the Meriden Public Schools\, has a unique position that draws on her strong background and experience with curricula content and technology integration. Her leadership has transformed the district into a 1:1 digital learning environment where technology is embedded in all aspects of curricula. As a member of central office\, she was a recipient of the 2017 CoSN Team Award. She is an advisory member of the CoSN Driving K-12 Innovation Committee\, CoSN Emerging Technologies Committee\, and CoSN Awards Committee. Barbara has presented at numerous state and national conferences including ISTE\, American Association of School Administrators (AASA)\, and FETC. Her work has led to the district’s recognition as Edutopia Schools that Work\, Google Reference District\, and Schools of TechXcellence. Barbara welcomes visitors to the district to observe digital learning in action. \n \nSusan Moore\, Supervisor of Blended Learning\, supports blended learning models to enhance student-centered practices in the Meriden Public Schools. Susan is instrumental in developing district innovations including: Personalized Learning Experiences\, a student-designed\, credit-earning experience in which students explore a talent\, interest or career option; I’m Charged!\, a teacher recognition program featuring teachers utilizing G-Suite\, integrating technology\, and showcasing their model classrooms; and Embedded Coaching\, a professional learning community of instructional coaches supporting teachers by strengthening technology skills and enhancing learning through improved integration of technology. As a member of CoSN\, Susan was the recipient of the CoSN Team Award and is an advisory member of the CoSN Driving K-12 Innovation Committee. Susan’s support of G-Suite professional learning for all staff and students led to the district’s recognition as a Google Reference District. She has presented at numerous state and national conferences including CoSN\, ISTE\, and CT Alliance Convening. \n \nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s Empowered Superintendents Initiative. Ann served as Executive Director\, Educational Technology in the Klein Independent School District\, near Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 professional educators serving 50\,000 students. Ann served as co-chair of Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology\, 2006-2020. Today\, Ann is based in Los Angeles working as a public speaker\, writer\, and education consultant focused on leadership and planning to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the Project Tomorrow advisory council and is a leadership consultant with Executive Service Corps of Southern California\, serving non-profit associations. Ann co-authored Life Lessons in Leadership\, a guide for leaders ages eight to 88.\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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20191209/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191209_supers-event.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T150000
DTSTAMP:20191210T202020Z
CREATED:20191017T143145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T202020Z
UID:31532-1575986400-1575990000@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Growing Together:  Developing and Sustaining a Community of Practice in Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kathi Gillaspy\, M.Ed.\, Director of Technical Assistance\, AnLar; and Megan Vinh\, Ph.D.\, Advanced Technical Assistance Specialist\, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute\, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nCommunities of practice\, or CoPs\, have been used for many years to share and grow the knowledge and skills of professionals and to solve common problems. In early childhood\, we have a unique opportunity to lead our own professional development and to support each other’s practice through CoPs\, but it’s often difficult to know how to get started or how to sustain a community once it’s begun. Too often\, we wait for someone else to “be in charge” of our learning and offer opportunities in which we can participate. This edWebinar will explore the benefits of advancing our own learning through a CoP and offer tips and strategies to lead a community from its inception through its implementation. Through this edWebinar\, we explore strategies to: \n\nDevelop a shared vision and structure for a community of practice.\nLeverage tools to invite members and to build the community among members.\nBuild and sustain member engagement\, investment\, and participation.\nMaster facilitation skills.\nUse evaluation to ensure ongoing improvement of members’ experiences.\n\nReal-life examples\, checklists\, and ideas from existing communities of practice are shared so that you can begin thinking about your own CoP. Take charge of your own learning and ability to solve problems of practice with your peers! Come learn about CoPs and how to use them to promote collaboration and ongoing professional learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK teachers and early childhood program leaders and practitioners. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKathi Gillaspy is the director of technical assistance at AnLar\, a firm that provides research and policy analysis\, technical assistance\, and communications and IT development in the areas of education\, human services\, and management. Prior to coming to AnLar\, she was an early intervention and early childhood special education provider and program director\, as well as a national technical assistance provider in those same areas. She is an expert in early intervention and early childhood special education\, long-term systems change\, state early childhood systems\, and professional development. She has led many communities of practice and currently is co-lead of the Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) CoP Development Committee. \n \nMegan Vinh is an advanced technical assistance specialist at the Frank Porter Graham (FPG) Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is the principal investigator (PI) for the STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education Center and co-PI of the Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Center. She has facilitated numerous communities of practice and is a member of the DEC CoP Development committee\, which supports the work of facilitators of communities of practice in early childhood. \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/bookchats20191210/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191210_bookchats-event.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T160000
DTSTAMP:20191210T210909Z
CREATED:20191119T213356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191210T210909Z
UID:31964-1575990000-1575993600@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Building STEAM Confidence and Creativity in Middle School
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Greg Kent\, Technology Coordinator\, Kailua Elementary School (HI)\nHosted by Dr. Jenny Nash\, Head of Education Solutions Design Team and Curriculum Specialist\, LEGO® Education \nSponsored by LEGO® Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEvery student starts out creative and playful. Unfortunately\, children start losing that edge and their confidence to try things as they age. In this edWebinar\, watch Greg Kent\, Technology Coordinator at Kailua Elementary School and Dr. Jenny Nash from the LEGO® Education team to learn how to help reverse the trend in your school by providing enriching experiences that build creativity and confidence with learning through play. This edWebinar demonstrates different approaches educators can take in order to integrate hands-on manipulatives to teach core competencies in science\, technology\, engineering\, and math (STEM) to allow students to experience learning in a meaningful way. Using the element of play\, students learn the value of teamwork\, collaboration\, and creative problem-solving\, which unlocks their potential and enables them to shape their own futures. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to middle school teachers\, school and district leaders\, and STEAM and STEM-focused educators.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nGreg Kent was born and raised on the island of Oahu\, Hawaii. He is the technology coordinator at Kailua Elementary School. He is the IT/EleMakery manager of the school and develops meaningful technology integrated units to co-teach with teachers. Greg wants to empower students to change their world. \n \nAbout the Host \nDr. Jenny Nash serves as the education lead for LEGO® Education North America\, where she provides direction and leadership in delivering meaningful education opportunities\, curriculum\, and professional learning for districts and schools. Previously\, Jenny served as Director of Clinical Experiences and Director of Professional Development Schools at Marshall University\, where she conducted STEM outreach and worked with student teacher candidates. She was also a general science teacher for middle and high school in West Virginia. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Marshall University\, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Florida. \nJoin the Inspire Learning & Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nLEGO® Education offers hands-on\, playful STEAM learning experiences based on the LEGO® system of bricks\, hardware\, software\, and content for students and their teachers in early learning\, primary\, and secondary education as well as through after-school programs and competitions. These solutions create an environment for active\, collaborative learning where students build skills for their future\, a lifelong love for learning\, and confidence in their ability to learn and solve problems\, setting them up for lifelong success.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learning20191210/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191210_learning-event-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T170000
DTSTAMP:20200224T202454Z
CREATED:20191101T172305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T202454Z
UID:31699-1575993600-1575997200@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Create Safe and Equitable Learning Environments through Ethical Decision-Making
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Josh Parker\, Director\, Unbound Ed; and Toni Thompson\, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources\, San Antonio ISD (TX)\nHosted by Meredith Christiansen\, Strategic Advisor\, ETS \nSponsored by ETS ProEthica \nWe’re sorry but the recording for this edWebinar is no longer available.  \nTo support student achievement\, educators often go beyond their roles as instructors—they must also be prepared to handle students’ social-emotional needs in situations where students may be at high risk. These demands increase the inherent risks and vulnerabilities in the profession. As a result\, educators face daily ethical dilemmas in their interactions with students\, colleagues\, and the community. \nBy creating a safe and equitable learning environment\, we recognize risk and develop a decision-making framework based on professional ethics. Josh Parker draws on his experiences as a teacher\, campus leader\, compliance specialist\, and director for Unbound Ed to explore ethical decisions that may impact instructional effectiveness. Josh also examines how ethics relates to the goal of providing a safe and equitable learning environment for all learners. \nJosh is joined by Toni Thompson\, an administrator with extensive experience educating students with profound emotional needs. Ms. Thompson serves as a school district human resources director assisting educators with navigating dilemmas they face. She shares a framework for ethical decision-making that has been used in her district\, and you’ll learn how this framework and collaborative discussion supports educators in navigating risks. \nLearn how district and campus leaders can develop a standard of care and a culture of transparency and accountability for ethical behavior with take back resources and strategies you can use in your school or district. This edWebinar is moderated by ETS’s Meredith Christiansen\, a champion for the professional ethics in education. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK through high school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and HR leadership.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJosh Parker’s mission in education and life is to “help people and solve problems.” Throughout his career\, he has achieved both goals. He has served students and teachers within the Baltimore/Washington D.C. corridor as an ELA instructional coach\, language arts department chair\, secondary language arts teacher\, professor\, and compliance specialist. He now serves teachers\, administrators\, and educational leaders throughout the country as the director of engagement and programs at Unbound Ed. Josh\, a Teaching Channel Laureate and Education Week writer\, was also a Lowell Milken Unsung Hero (2017)\, N.E.A. Global Fellow (2013)\, and Maryland Teacher of the Year (2012). \n \nToni Thompson has served as the associate superintendent of human resources in the San Antonio Independent School District for more than 18 years. Prior to her current position\, she was an administrative officer in human resources where her work focused largely on employee relations\, performance management\, and leadership development. Earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Southwest Texas State University\, she pursued elementary education and special education as a course of study with an emphasis on working with children with emotional disturbances. Toni continues to develop professionally\, currently fulfilling requirements to become a certified professional coach. She is the district trainer for a suite of Vital Smarts products to include Crucial Conversations\, Crucial Accountability\, and Influencer. She has also participated in the Negotiation Project training at Harvard University and mediation training provided by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. \n \nAbout the Host \nMeredith Christiansen\, National Director of ProEthica\, ETS Professional Educator Programs\, joined ETS in 2005 and has led several state and national programs including ETS’s English learner initiative. Currently\, she leads business development for the ProEthica program. \n \nJoin the Professional Learning & Practice 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\nETS draws upon its seven decades of expertise as a nonprofit educational assessment and research organization to pioneer innovative ways for people to show what they know and can do. Our belief in the life-changing power of learning is at the root of everything we do — it’s behind the tools we develop for teachers\, the research that inspires educational progress\, and the commitment we make to enable opportunity for learners around the world. \n\n \nETS\, the ETS logo\, and PROETHICA are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS)\, used under license.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/pd20191210/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191210_pd-event.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T170000
DTSTAMP:20191211T215923Z
CREATED:20191112T193521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T215923Z
UID:31917-1576080000-1576083600@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:The Vocabulary Edge for English Learners: Building on Their Strengths
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Elfrieda Hiebert\, Author of Scholastic W.O.R.D.\, President and CEO of TextProject.org\, Research Associate at the University of California\, Santa Cruz \nSponsored by Scholastic Digital Solutions \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nHow do we best support the vocabulary\, comprehension\, and knowledge-building of our English Learners? By building on their strengths! English Learners (ELs) typically have a great sense of language. They are more sensitive to language. They can listen for a language’s sounds and are tuned in to the fact that they might not have a word for a particular concept in English. Developing a solid foundation in core vocabulary\, which represents the key ideas about the world which ELs already have\, is fundamental to supporting ELs in accessing their existing knowledge. By following Dr. Hiebert’s research-based principles\, ELs become equipped with both the context and fluency required to understand the majority of text that they read—allowing them to later learn more difficult and rarer words with greater ease. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn: \n\nThe advantages of introducing core vocabulary as the foundation for success in English language learning and literacy\nThe importance of engaging ELs on the meaningfulness of language in early learning experiences\nHow morphological connections can rapidly expand students’ vocabularies\nHow to develop the background knowledge that underlies strong comprehension skills\nWhy the repetition of content and incorporating an intrinsically motivating feedback loop is especially critical for students who are learning English as an additional language\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK through elementary teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Elfrieda “Freddy” Hiebert is a vocabulary acquisition expert\, renowned researcher and author of Scholastic W.O.R.D. She has had a lifelong career as a literacy educator and has scanned and studied 10\,000 children’s texts to discover the 2\,500 morphological word families that students will encounter 90% of the time. She is the president and CEO of TextProject.org and is a research associate at the University of California\, Santa Cruz. She is a fellow of the American Research Association and was awarded a William S. Gray Citation of Merit by the International Reading Association for outstanding contributions to the field of reading. \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\nScholastic Education’s digital solutions help educators impact their students’ literacy achievement where it’s needed most. Through access to 1000s of high-quality ebooks and research-based digital literacy tools\, their child-centric digital products develop students’ literacy skills leading to fluent readers for life.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ell20191211/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191211_ell-event.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191211T180000
DTSTAMP:20191211T230300Z
CREATED:20191115T193510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191211T230300Z
UID:31948-1576083600-1576087200@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Competition in Education Supports Computational Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Todd Ensign\, Program Manager\, Education Resource Center\, NASA’s Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility\, Fairmont\, WV; and Stephanie Oster\, STEM Teacher\, The Benjamin School\, North Palm Beach\, FL\nHosted by Graham Celine\, Vice President of Marketing\, Intelitek \nSponsored by CoderZ \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nLearning through competition can help develop and nurture students within the paradigm of computational thinking. In this edWebinar\, we discuss how competitions help new generations of students with self-expression and the ability to analyze and solve problems. During competitions\, students are pushed beyond their comfort zone\, in the public arena\, with public speaking\, and more. \nWe also discuss the field of educational robotics and its roots in the constructionist philosophy of Seymour Papert. Since the partnership between the MIT Media Lab and LEGO®\, the Mindstorms ER platform has spawned generations of tools and tournaments to engage students\, but it has reached only a handful of students due to the limitations of time\, cost\, hardware\, and more. In today’s world\, it is essential that our students are able to identify and solve problems by leveraging the power of computing and coding\, i.e. computational thinking. \nHow can your classroom or school participate in a competition? What if you don’t have dedicated coding or robotics instructors? How can you inherently prepare students for the challenges ahead\, and allow students to engage in peer to peer teaching\, problem-solving\, and team communication? \nIn this edWebinar\, we cover the impact of learning through competition on students’ knowledge\, skills\, and career path. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to middle school teachers\, school and district leaders\, STEM coordinators\, computer science coordinators\, and robotics and ASP coordinators.\n  \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Todd Ensign is the program manager of the Education Resource Center at NASA’s Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility in Fairmont\, West Virginia. Todd has been developing and delivering professional development in STEM for 20 years\, and with his team at NASA\, trains over 1\,000 educators and students\, loans classroom kits\, and manages 12 unique competitive robotics programs in West Virginia that impact over 20\,000 students annually. He is the proud father of an amazing seven-year-old son Ian\, is the founder and president of the West Virginia Rocketry Association\, and spends much of his free time trail running\, rock climbing\, skiing\, and kayaking. \n \nMrs. Stephanie Oster serves as the middle school science department chairperson\, as well as a life science and marine biology teacher at The Benjamin School in North Palm Beach\, Florida. She coordinates STEM initiatives regarding Florida ecology\, life science\, physics\, chemistry\, and marine biology. Stephanie integrates innovation and the application of STEM for all academic disciplines in the middle school community. She also engages the community in reverse engineering\, robotics\, biotechnology\, engineering design\, and most recently coding in the newly constructed Maglio Family STEM Center. She is a sign language interpreter and New Jersey certified as a highly qualified science teacher. Stephanie holds an M.S. in STEM education and a B.A. in marketing. \n \nJoin the Computer Science & STEM 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\nCoderZ is an innovative and fun learning platform for students to engage in robotics\, computer science\, and STEM to foster 21st-century skills. Using simulated 3D virtual robots\, students solve missions that develop creativity\, critical thinking\, collaboration\, and an appreciation for technology. The Cyber Robotics Coding Competition (CRCC) is an online competition designed to be interactive and exciting as students learn how robots work and expand their knowledge of STEM careers.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/compsci20191211/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191211_compsci-event.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T140000
DTSTAMP:20191212T190148Z
CREATED:20191029T202626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T190148Z
UID:31670-1576155600-1576159200@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Character Education: Interview with Medal of Honor Recipient Michael Thornton (Vietnam War)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWatch an interview with Medal of Honor Recipient Michael Thornton. This interview is presented by the Medal of Honor Character Development Program and is an inspiring learning opportunity for middle and high school classes to hear directly from an American hero. Interviews with Medal of Honor Recipients are part of the Medal of Honor Character Development Program\, a free program that helps students build character and promotes responsible citizenship through a deeper understanding of stories of courage and sacrifice. Before watching the recorded edWebinar\, we encourage teachers to review Thornton’s story with their class. \nMichael Thornton was awarded the Medal of Honor for risking his life while participating in a daring operation against enemy forces in Vietnam. Thornton was directly responsible for saving the life of his superior officer and enabling the safe extraction of his fellow patrol members from an enemy-occupied base. Thornton\, along with a U.S. Navy lieutenant\, accompanied a Vietnamese Navy SEAL patrol on an intelligence gathering and prisoner capture operation against an enemy-occupied naval river base. The patrol came under heavy fire from a numerically superior force. The patrol called in support and then engaged the enemy in a fierce firefight before moving back to the waterline to prevent encirclement. Upon learning that the lieutenant had been hit by enemy fire and was believed to be dead\, Thornton returned through a hail of fire and succeeded in removing the seriously wounded and unconscious man to the water’s edge. He then inflated the lieutenant’s lifejacket and towed him seaward for approximately two hours until picked up by support craft. \nStudents must view the program with their teacher\, and are not permitted to log in on their own. \nAbout the Presenter \nFor conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while participating in a daring operation against enemy forces. PO Thornton\, as Assistant U.S. Navy Advisor\, along with a U.S. Navy lieutenant serving as Senior Advisor\, accompanied a 3-man Vietnamese Navy SEAL patrol on an intelligence gathering and prisoner capture operation against an enemy-occupied naval river base. Launched from a Vietnamese Navy junk in a rubber boat\, the patrol reached land and was continuing on foot toward its objective when it suddenly came under heavy fire from a numerically superior force. The patrol called in naval gunfire support and then engaged the enemy in a fierce firefight\, accounting for many enemy casualties before moving back to the waterline to prevent encirclement. Upon learning that the Senior Advisor had been hit by enemy fire and was believed to be dead\, PO Thornton returned through a hail of fire to the lieutenant’s last position; quickly disposed of two enemy soldiers about to overrun the position\, and succeeded in removing the seriously wounded and unconscious Senior Naval Advisor to the water’s edge. He then inflated the lieutenant’s lifejacket and towed him seaward for approximately 2 hours until picked up by support craft. By his extraordinary courage and perseverance\, PO Thornton was directly responsible for saving the life of his superior officer and enabling the safe extraction of all patrol members\, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. \n \nAbout the Host \nCathy Ehlers Metcalf joined the Medal of Honor Character Development Program as Vice President of Education in 2015 after serving as a Regional Curriculum Trainer. Cathy taught college-level writing for over 33 years in Southern California. Cathy’s father was a World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. Those experiences gave Cathy a great respect for both the Medal of Honor and a passion for service to our Nation’s Veterans. \n \nJoin The Medal of Honor Character Development Program 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 Medal of Honor Character Development Program is a curriculum resource built on the values of courage\, commitment\, sacrifice\, citizenship\, integrity\, and patriotism. Its living history videos and accompanying lessons teach students that ordinary people can meet great challenges and make the world around them a better place. Each lesson highlights skills such as writing\, collaboration\, and critical thinking. With two available curriculum options (elementary and secondary)\, the resources are appropriate for K-12 students and beyond. Assignments and activities fit efficiently into existing disciplines\, time periods\, and schedules.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/cmoh20191212/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191212_CMOH-event.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T160000
DTSTAMP:20191212T205933Z
CREATED:20191113T194137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T205933Z
UID:31929-1576162800-1576166400@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Transition Plans for Students with Autism: A Recipe for Success
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Julie Collison\, M.Ed.\, Transition Coordinator\, Monarch Center for Autism \nSponsored by Monarch Center for Autism\, STAR Autism Support\, and VizZle \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEffective transition plans contain many “ingredients” – from backward planning\, to activities of daily living\, to work experiences. Each transition plan should achieve the outcome-focused\, individualized goals set for that student. During this edWebinar\, viewers will learn how to combine essential ingredients to create and implement successful and customized transition plans for their students. Viewers will leave this recorded edWebinar with ideas\, resources\, tools\, and answers to their questions. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to middle through high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, and transition coordinators\, specialists\, and facilitators. \nFor additional information\, please consider watching Julie’s previous edWebinars on transition planning: “Navigating the Transition into Adult Services\,” “Transition Planning for Individuals with Autism\,” and “Creating & Implementing Effective Transition Plans for Adolescents with Autism.” \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJulie Collison\, M.Ed. joined Monarch Center for Autism in 2016. She attended Kent State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in special education\, with a focus on reading. She then went on to earn a master’s degree in special education and a Transition-to-Work endorsement. Julie came to Monarch with experiences as an intervention specialist\, a job placement coordinator\, and a program manager. Julie serves as the transition coordinator at Monarch\, where she oversees a caseload of 105 transition-age students. \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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/autism20191212/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191212_autism-event-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T180000
DTSTAMP:20191212T231856Z
CREATED:20191108T135307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191212T231856Z
UID:31859-1576170000-1576173600@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Assignment Analysis: Intersections Between Instructional Power and Learner Variability
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tanji Reed Marshall\, Ph.D.\, Senior Practice Associate\, The Education Trust; and Medha Tare\, Ph.D.\, Senior Research Scientist\, Learner Variability Project\, Digital Promise\nHosted by Barbara Pape\, Communications Director\, Learner Variability Project\, Digital Promise Global \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nTeachers have tremendous instructional power to make decisions about what and how students learn (Reed Marshall\, 2017). This power is exercised in myriad ways that influence the access students have to a rigorous education. Additionally\, teachers’ knowledge about their students is often influenced by biases that exist as part of the human experience. This edWebinar will make connections between instructional power\, teacher’s decision making\, and how these factors influence the ways teachers assign work to their students. \nResearch by The Education Trust (2015\, 2016) and TNTP (2018) have revealed that the quality of assignments many students receive is far below grade-level standards required for students to meet the demands of college and career. Additionally\, this research has revealed that teachers\, by and large\, do not believe that the students they educate are capable of handling rigorous classwork. Such beliefs\, as much research has demonstrated\, negatively influence the degree to which students have opportunities to engage with high-challenge work and more importantly\, the belief systems teachers have about their students directly affect whether students have access to relevant assignments and are pushed toward high levels of achievement. \nIn this edWebinar: \n\nBetter understand why classroom assignments are a powerful lens for viewing teaching and learning.\nDiscover why choice and relevancy are two powerful levers for engaging learners that educators can use to increase student motivation and engagement.\nReview research on student motivation and how it connects to other factors of learning\nSee examples of homework assignments that keep expectations high for all students.\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of all grade levels. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nTanji Reed Marshall\, Ph.D.\, is the senior practice associate for P-12 literacy at Ed Trust. She works on the organization’s Equity in Motion practice team\, focused on literacy assignment analysis work. Prior to joining Ed Trust\, Dr. Reed Marshall worked in the Office of Academic Programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to prepare the school of education’s accreditation with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. She also has served as Associate Superintendent of Curriculum & Camp Instruction – Literacy Specialist in North Carolina’s Charlotte–Mecklenburg Schools\, as a Title I literacy coach\, and as an elementary and middle school classroom teacher. Dr. Reed Marshall holds a doctorate in curriculum and instruction\, with an emphasis on teacher practice with high-achieving African American students\, from Virginia Tech; a master’s degree in English education\, with a focus on critical literacy\, from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte; and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Boston College. \n \nMedha Tare\, Ph.D.\, has more than ten years of experience conducting applied research in the learning sciences. She enjoys translating research to non-academic audiences so it can be used by practitioners in the classroom and by the learners themselves. She is currently the senior research scientist for the Learner Variability Project\, leading the synthesis of research on learners’ strengths and challenges and evaluating the impact of the project’s work on learners across the country. She holds a B.A. from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Michigan. \n \nAbout the Host \nBarbara Pape is the communications director for the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise Global (DPG). She has 20 years’ experience in strategic communications\, writing\, and policy analysis\, primarily in education. Previously\, she served as the executive producer of the award-winning Teaching & Learning conference\, sponsored by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards\, where she developed content and oversaw outreach and communications. As a writer\, she has written for numerous publications\, including Harvard University\, the National Education Goals Panel (U.S. Department of Education) and Parents magazine. Barbara also served as editor and publisher of the first electronically delivered education newsletter\, the Daily Report Card. She served on the Advisory Board of the Kennedy Center’s Intersection of Arts Education and Special Education Committee\, serves as a judge for the Miliken-Penn Graduate School of Education Business Plan competition\, and is on the Boards at the Education Writers Association and Potentia. She earned an Ed.M. at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and launched her career as a middle school language arts teacher. \n \nJoin the Personalize Learning for Learner Variability community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nDigital Promise was created with the mission to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learn.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/personalizedlearning20191212/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191212_personalizedlearning-event.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T190000
DTSTAMP:20191213T000436Z
CREATED:20191203T161814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191213T000436Z
UID:32086-1576173600-1576177200@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Instructional Routines in the Math Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by David Wees\, Senior Curriculum Designer\, DreamBox Learning\nHosted by Peter Kruger\, Director of Product Marketing\, DreamBox Learning \nSponsored by DreamBox Learning \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, we share examples of instructional routines that help all students have access to mathematical ideas. With these routines\, we can: \n\ncreate on-ramps to participation for all students\nfocus students on learning mathematics and not on “what am I supposed to be doing right now?”\ndevelop students’ mathematical habits of mind\n\nWatch this edWebinar to see examples of these instructional routines and to learn how to apply them in your own classroom. This recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to teachers of kindergarten through junior high school grade levels.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDavid Wees has degrees in mathematics\, education\, and educational technology. He taught for 11 years in such far-flung places as NYC\, London\, Bangkok\, and Vancouver. David spent the past six years as a mathematics instructional specialist and curriculum developer before joining DreamBox Learning this past summer as Senior Curriculum Designer. He works remotely from his island paradise of Denman Island\, British Columbia. \n \nAbout the Host \nPeter Kruger serves as the director of product marketing at DreamBox and has spent most of his career pursuing a passion for personalized learning and education technology. Prior to DreamBox\, Peter worked at Amplify when it was called Wireless Generation\, SMART\, and Microsoft. Peter holds an M.B.A. from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and when he’s not focusing on education\, he can be found doing photography\, gardening with conifers\, or hiking with his wife and dog. \n \nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nDreamBox Learning Math offers a groundbreaking combination of intelligent adaptive learning\, rigorous elementary mathematics curriculum\, and motivating learning environment. The innovative DreamBox platform captures every decision a student makes while working in the program and adjusts the student’s learning path appropriately\, providing millions of individualized learning paths\, each one tailored to a student’s unique needs.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20191212/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191212_math-event.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191216T150000
DTSTAMP:20191216T200120Z
CREATED:20191014T202714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T200120Z
UID:31436-1576504800-1576508400@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Heart-Centered Classroom Design
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Sandra Duncan\, Classroom Design Expert \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nDesigning early childhood classrooms is complex. There are many aspects involved\, such as the size and configuration of the room or the weird support post in the middle of the room. We often spend considerable energy figuring out how to squeeze required furnishings and materials into a relatively small space. Even more energy and time is expended when we turn our attention to the plethora of rules and regulations from licensing\, quality rating assessments\, accreditation\, and safety and health authorities. Although it is necessary to address these issues\, we often overlook the most important component of classroom design: the young child. \nYoung children are entering our classroom doors with ever-increasing social and emotional needs and with ever-growing needs to belong\, feel secure\, and be a part of a collaborative community. It’s time to erase our ideas about traditional classroom design. It’s time to let go of only thinking about the functionality of furniture (i.e.\, objects for storing\, sitting\, and dividing). It’s time to begin considering furniture as a strategy for enriching children’s lives and supporting their emotional well-being. Watch this edWebinar to learn ideas and ways to design heart-centered classrooms. \nBy the end of the presentation\, viewerss will be able to: \n\ndefine the characteristics of heart-centered environments.\ndescribe the difference between the concept of space and place.\nexplain the benefits of empathic design thinking and biophilic design thinking.\nlist four essential beliefs of environmental design: nature-aligned; heart-centered; sensory-based; and authentically inspired.\ndescribe at least four ideas or strategies for creating heart-centered environments.\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK teachers and directors.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nWith 50+ years in the early care and education field\, Dr. Sandra Duncan has extensive experience in publishing curricula and teacher resources\, teaching at the university level\, designing professional development programs\, conducting community and outreach programs\, and—most importantly—playing with young children. Sandra has written several books including Inspiring Spaces for Young Children; Rethinking the Classroom Landscape: Creating Environments that Connect Young Children\, Families\, and Communities; Bringing the Outside In: Ideas for Creating Nature-Based Classroom Experiences for Young Children; and Through a Child’s Eyes: How Classroom Design Inspires Learning & Wonder. Sandra believes in the importance of classroom design and its impact on children’s growth and development. She brings her years of theory and best practices to the early childhood classroom in helping early childhood educators create environments where young children can thrive and become their very best. \n \nJoin the Classroom Management for Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nKaplan Early Learning Company is a leading international provider of products and services that enhance children’s learning.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/classroommanagement20191216/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191216_classroommgmt-event-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T160000
DTSTAMP:20191219T164708Z
CREATED:20191120T193451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T164708Z
UID:31973-1576594800-1576598400@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Empower Student Voices with Design Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michael P. Nagler\, Ed.D.\, Superintendent of Schools\, Mineola Public Schools; and Andrew Casale\, Principal\, Mineola Middle School\nHosted by Christine Fox\, Deputy Executive Director\, SETDA \nHosted by SETDA\nSponsored by AT&T Aspire \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nMineola Public School students were the winner of the 2019 SETDA Student Voices Award. How did school administrators help to empower students to earn this exceptional recognition? In this edWebinar\, learn from Superintendent Michael Nagler and Mineola Middle School Principal Andrew Casale how their district leverages digital tools and resources to personalize instruction for each student through design thinking models and project-based learning opportunities. Administrators will share how Mineola integrated technology\, changed teaching approaches\, and varied learning experiences to best meet the needs of learners in the digital age as they prepare for college and the workforce. The district has been strategic about shifting budgets\, supporting innovative professional learning opportunities\, and has a commitment to student-driven learning to transform learning. Specific examples are provided by Mineola Middle School on how design thinking drives instructional opportunities in their middle school. \nThis recrorded edWebinar will be of particular value to kindergarten through high school teachers\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMichael P. Nagler\, Ed.D.\, has held many positions during his 32 years in education. Before assuming his current position as Superintendent of the Mineola Public schools\, he began his career as a school teacher in New York City while completing his master’s and earning his professional diploma. Dr. Nagler then went on to earn his doctorate from Columbia University and accepted an administrative position with Mineola in 1999. Believing strongly in the district’s mission to create lifelong learners who contribute positively to a global society\, Dr. Nagler rooted himself in the Mineola School District and never left. \n \nAndrew Casale is the principal of Mineola Middle School. Previously\, Andrew served as an instructional leader for math and science at Mineola Middle School. He started his 15-year career teaching mathematics in the New York City school system\, as well as teaching middle and high school math courses in the Baldwin School District. During his time in Mineola\, Andrew has worked with teachers to integrate coding across the curriculum\, expand student access to digital resources\, and empower students to own their own learning. These initiatives helped Mineola Middle School achieve an impressive list of distinctions. Mineola Middle School has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School since 2012\, was named as an Essential Elements School to Watch and most recently\, Mineola Middle School was awarded the SETDA Student Voices Award. Through this innovative work\, Mineola Middle School has hosted visitors from hundreds of school districts across the country as well as educators from five different countries. Andrew lives in Massapequa with his wife and two boys. \n \nAbout the Host \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 third-grade teacher. Christine has a Master 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. \n \nJoin the Student Voice 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 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/studentvoice20191217/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20200121_digitalcontent-event-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200113T180000
DTSTAMP:20210618T140452Z
CREATED:20190730T141511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T140452Z
UID:30605-1578934800-1578938400@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Leading Digital Learning: Successful Strategies for 1:1 Implementations
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Mark Benigni\, Superintendent\, Meriden Public Schools\, CT; Dr. Doug Brubaker\, Superintendent\, Fort Smith Public Schools\, AR; and Dr. Mary Wegner\, Superintendent\, Sitka School District\, AK \nProgram Host and Moderator: Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN Empowered Superintendents Initiative \nSponsored by ClassLink\nThis edWebinar series is co-hosted by CoSN and edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn today’s world of ubiquitous use of technology\, we still hear about school districts that move forward with 1:1 technology programs without thoroughly considering nor reflecting on the “why” behind that decision. Sometimes the reason may be the growing realization that students are digital natives and seem to prefer learning with technology\, or it may be a sense of “peer pressure” to match a neighboring district’s technology program. Fulfilling a mandate from the local school board can also be the motivation behind a district’s launch of a 1:1 initiative. Regardless of the motivation\, a district must create and own a comprehensive shared vision for implementing any technology program. Without that essential collaborative planning process\, the result may be an effort that lacks the desired impact or worse\, simply fails miserably. \nIn this edWebinar\, hear from three superintendents who are recognized as technology leaders in their field. They share what it takes to successfully deploy\, implement and sustain a commitment to digital learning. Each will share the “why” behind their successful technology initiatives. This recorded edWebinar will be of particular value to school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nMark D. Benigni\, Ed.D. has been an educator for over 20 years and begins his 10th year as Superintendent of the Meriden Public Schools. Dr. Benigni served as a teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, and Mayor of the City of Meriden. In addition to leading the Meriden Public Schools to its highest academic scores in district history\, Dr. Benigni has presented at national conferences\, taught doctorate classes\, and published a book and numerous articles. He was recognized as CoSN’s 2018 Empowered Superintendent\, a 2015 Education Week Leaders to Learn From\, and one of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce’s Ten Outstanding Young Americans. The Meriden Public Schools has received awards from CoSN\, the Learning Counsel\, NSBA\, Digital Promise\, District Administration\, and Edutopia. Dr. Benigni is currently the co-chair of the Connecticut Association of Urban Superintendents\, as well as 2nd vice president of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents. \n \nDr. Doug Brubaker serves as Superintendent of Fort Smith Public Schools\, AR. Over a career spanning 24 years\, he has served in a variety of leadership roles in school districts ranging in size from 7\,000 to 60\,000 students. As Superintendent of Fort Smith Public Schools\, Dr. Brubaker launched the district’s Vision 2023 strategic planning initiative and worked with students\, parents\, educators\, members of the community\, and the FSPS Board of Education to identify\, prioritize\, and begin to address the district’s greatest needs. In May 2018\, in part due to broad-based support for Vision 2023 goals\, the district passed its first millage referendum in over 30 years. A dedicated funding stream for technology replacement has been a key accomplishment. Dr. Brubaker and his wife\, Heather\, have a daughter who attends school in the district. Dr. Brubaker has CoSN CETL certification and a Ph.D. in educational computing from the University of North Texas. \n \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 \nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s Empowered Superintendents Initiative. Ann served as Executive Director\, Educational Technology in the Klein Independent School District\, near Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 professional educators serving 50\,000 students. Ann served as co-chair of Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology\, 2006-2020. Today\, Ann is based in Los Angeles working as a public speaker\, writer\, and education consultant focused on leadership and planning to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the Project Tomorrow advisory council and is a leadership consultant with Executive Service Corps of Southern California\, serving non-profit associations. Ann co-authored Life Lessons in Leadership\, a guide for leaders ages eight to 88. \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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20200113/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20200113_supers-event.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T170000
DTSTAMP:20200114T221253Z
CREATED:20191218T192735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T221253Z
UID:32195-1579017600-1579021200@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Climate Change and Its Impact on the Ocean
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Diane Stanitski\, Ph.D.\, Deputy Director\, Global Monitoring Division\, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory; and Amy O’Neal\, Director of Education and Professional Learning\, JASON Learning\nHosted by Haley Nelson\, JASON Learning Live Events Host \nCo-hosted by edWeb.net and JASON Learning \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nCollecting and analyzing observational data from our ocean increases our understanding of how today’s ocean ecosystems are changing\, sometimes very rapidly! This edWebinar focuses on physical ocean conditions that are evolving in the mid- and high latitudes due to climate change and the species that are impacted by those changes. Viewers will gain an appreciation for the many networks collecting long-term observations of the ocean and how scientists work together to monitor things like atmospheric carbon dioxide that affects ocean pH and in turn\, impacts ocean species. Due to rapid climate change in the Arctic\, fish are adapting by migrating to different locations for survival\, which affects other animals and people. In this edWebinar\, learn about the dependence of species on different variables that influence their survival over time and how intricately related are the spheres of our Earth\, including water\, air\, and life! \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers and school leaders. Teachers may view the recorded presentation with their class\, but only educators are permitted to log in.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Diane Stanitski\, Deputy Director\, Global Monitoring Division (GMD)\, NOAA Earth System Research Laboratory in Boulder\, CO serves as the acting chief of the GMD Radiation and Aerosol group. As an NOAA Physical Scientist\, Dr. Stanitski has helped build and sustain global ocean and atmosphere observing systems for climate. She is co-chair of the US Global Change Research Program’s (USGCRP) Observations Interagency Working Group. Her research interests involve promoting the development of Arctic indicators of change. Prior to joining GMD\, Dr. Stanitski worked in NOAA’s Climate Program Office enabling long-term ocean observations to learn about our ever-evolving ocean. She was also an associate professor at Shippensburg University\, PA and an adjunct instructor at the United States Naval Academy. She served as the co-chair of the American Meteorological Society’s Symposium on Education. She authored/co-authored five children’s science books for NOAA. Dr. Stanitski enjoys sailing\, biking\, ham radio\, and is working on her private pilot certificate. \n \n \nAmy O’Neal serves as Director of Education and Professional Learning at JASON Learning. She has been a science educator since 1995\, working in a variety of informal and formal settings including Mystic Aquarium\, Project Oceanology\, East Hampton and East Lyme CT public schools\, and aboard Dr. Ballard’s E/V Nautilus. Her work at JASON Learning focuses primarily on professional development\, program design and implementation\, and Next Generation Science Standards pedagogy. Amy serves on the Board of the CT Science Teachers Association (CSTA)\, the Southeastern New England Marine Educators Association (SENEME) as Past-President\, and the CT Green Leaf Schools Steering Committee. She holds an M.A. in science education and a B.A. in biology with a marine science minor. \n \nAbout the Host \nHaley Chamberlain Nelson is a science host on television and online. Her most recent credits include Smithsonian Channel’s hit series Bug Bites\, 4 years hosting JASON Live Events\, and 6 Seasons of Science Channel’s What on Earth? Haley has been a writer\, producer\, and host with Untamed Science for over 10 years\, making science content viewed by over half the classrooms in the US and over 100\,000 views per month online. Nelson co-wrote the award-winning documentary Decoding the Driftless\, currently gaining acclaim on the festival circuit with last month’s “Best Picture” and “Best Cinematography” in the Los Angeles International Film Festival. Having grown up wishing to be an Argonaut herself\, it is an honor to continue hosting with JASON Learning. \n \nJoin the Preserving the Planet 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\nJASON is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 by Dr. Robert D. Ballard. JASON provides curriculum and learning experiences in science\, technology\, engineering\, and math (STEM) for K-12 students\, and high-quality professional development for teachers. JASON has been used successfully in a wide variety of formal and informal education environments.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/planet20200114/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20200114_planet-event.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200115T180000
DTSTAMP:20200115T230052Z
CREATED:20191210T195335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T230052Z
UID:32126-1579107600-1579111200@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Ready Player One: Esports in K–12
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dennis Large\, Ed.D.\, Director of Educational Technology\, Riverside County Office of Education; and Kevin Brown\, Esports Program Specialist\, Orange County Department of Education and North American Scholastic Esports Federation (NASEF)\nHosted by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Education Regional Manager\, Common Sense Education \nHosted by Common Sense Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEsports is exploding with opportunities for student learning\, engagement\, and leadership. It’s not just about players with the fastest thumbs; many roles comprise this burgeoning field. Learn how one county office has created an esports league and is supporting districts to build their programs. The Riverside County Office of Education is among the first county offices in the state to facilitate an esports league for its participating districts. \nThis edWebinar focuses on the why and the how relevant to getting started with esports programs in schools\, districts\, and/or counties. Participants will be provided with digital resources to guide them in getting started with esports programs at their school sites and districts or in their counties. \nThrough this edWebinar\, viewers will: \n\nUnderstand why esports is good for students.\nIncrease their understanding of the purpose\, organization\, and materials of an esports program.\nUnderstand how to access support and resources for an esports program.\nIncrease their understanding of the effects on students of an esports program.\nUnderstand how to address potential problems that might be encountered with an esports program (e.g.\, stakeholders\, technical issues\, equity\, bad-mouthing\, and bullying).\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to middle school through higher education teachers\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Dennis Large is currently the director of educational technology for the Riverside County Office of Education. In this position\, he works with the school districts in Riverside County as they implement programs such as online and blended learning\, personalized learning\, and California State Standards and assessments. He is proud to have played an integral role in the development of the Leading Edge Certification program\, the Technology Leadership Network\, the Riverside County Google Camp\, and the Riverside County Esports League. Previously\, Dennis was an administrator for the Los Angeles County Office of Education for 13 years\, where he did similar work around educational technology. Dennis also was a classroom teacher for 13 years\, with experience in elementary\, alternative education\, and special education. Dennis recently completed his Ed.D. in educational technology leadership through an online program at Boise State University. \n \nKevin Brown thought he would be a lifelong hotelier\, working with five-star properties like Four Seasons Hotels. He found his way into education after the massive shift in the hospitality market post-9/11. Kevin taught career technical education classes (primarily hotel hospitality and management) for the Orange Unified School District in California before being recruited to open a massive hotel project in Newport Coast\, California. Kevin returned to career technical education just in time to catch the rising tide of educational restructuring through esports\, where he puts his years of experience as a gamer\, classroom skills\, and a passion to meet kids where they are to the test every day. Kevin holds a business management degree from Argosy University and a teaching credential from California State\, Long Beach\, and he speaks more languages than most people have toes. \n \nAbout the Host \nJennifer Ehehalt is the Pittsburgh regional manager at Common Sense Education. She is responsible for helping school districts build a culture of digital citizenship among educators\, students\, and their families. She designs and delivers professional development for preK–12 educators that focuses on the implementation of Common Sense’s K–12 digital citizenship resources\, along with how to integrate technology into the classroom. Through her work\, she has had the opportunity to share best practices by presenting at ISTE\, ASCD\, PETE & C\, IDEAcon\, and GAETC. \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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20200115/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20200115_commonsense-event.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T170000
DTSTAMP:20200116T220226Z
CREATED:20191218T204735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T220226Z
UID:32198-1579190400-1579194000@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Build Lasting Relationships with Students One Book at a Time
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Maria Walther\, Ed.D.\, Author\, Teacher\, and Instructional Specialist\, Scholastic \nSponsored by Scholastic Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSmall group instruction is key to putting students on the pathway to successful independent reading and deep comprehension. The intimate setting allows teachers to work closely with a group of students reading at approximately the same level to effectively and continuously evaluate reading\, diagnose challenges\, and support new reading skills and growth. In this edWebinar\, learn simple strategies to support students during small-group instruction\, helping them grow as independent readers. \nThe recorded edWebinar will help educators: \n\nUnderstand their students\, their strengths\, and their challenges\nDifferentiate instruction for the range of readers in a classroom\nGuide readers in various learning contexts\nInform instruction – how guided reading complements and enhances independent reading and whole-class instruction\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to kindergarten through elementary teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMaria Walther\, Ed.D.\, is an author and expert in literacy with more than three decades of experience as a first-grade teacher in the Chicago area. Maria was honored as Illinois Reading Educator of the Year and earned the ICARE for Reading Award for fostering the love of reading in children. \n \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nScholastic Education supports overall professional growth in delivering high-quality literacy instruction through custom professional learning\, coaching\, leadership support\, and renowned author thought leadership. Scholastic Professional services\, books\, and curricular resources are designed to create lasting change and success and are informed by authors’ pivotal research and extensive experience in classrooms\, schools\, and districts.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20200116/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20200116_literacyhero-event.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T150000
DTSTAMP:20200121T201352Z
CREATED:20191126T184916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T201352Z
UID:32049-1579615200-1579618800@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:The Broadband Imperative: Driving Connectivity\, Access\, and Student Success
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Marc Johnson\, Executive Director\, East Central Minnesota Educational Cable Cooperative (ECMECC)\nHosted by Christine Fox\, Deputy Executive Director\, SETDA \nHosted by SETDA\nSponsored by ENA \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThis edWebinar provides an overview of SETDA’s latest report\, The Broadband Imperative III: Driving Connectivity\, Access and Student Success\, which advocates for robust broadband access both on and off school campuses to best prepare all students for college and the workforce. The 2019 report expands on earlier recommendations from SETDA’s 2012 and 2016 Broadband Imperative reports and the 2019 State Leadership for K12 Broadband reports. These reports push educators and policymakers around the country to support quality\, equitable\, high-speed broadband access for all students with specific recommendations regarding access\, funding\, and policies to support learning in the digital age. Based on continuing trends in teaching\, learning\, school administration\, and the experiences of states and districts\, The Broadband Imperative III: Driving Connectivity\, Access and Student Success expands on the previous recommendations with an emphasis on leadership and planning and continues to advocate for reliable\, robust secure access on and off-campus. \nIn addition\, learn how a cooperative of regional networks in Minnesota supports broadband development and leadership for Minnesota school districts. Various state organizations coordinate to ensure that all students in Minnesota have access to scalable infrastructure\, high-speed affordable bandwidth\, and ubiquitous Wi-Fi for digital learning. These organizations provide value-added services such as network security\, digital curriculum resources\, network management\, distance learning support\, and other enterprise-level services. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to school and district leaders\, CIOs\, and IT directors. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMarc Johnson is Executive Director of East Central Minnesota Educational Cable Cooperative (ECMECC)\, a telecommunication and technology cooperative of fourteen K-12 school districts in East Central Minnesota. Marc is in his eleventh year as ECMECC director having spent two years prior as technology director for ISD 15 and seven years as an instructional technology specialist for the St. Croix River Education District. Previously\, he taught middle and high school mathematics and college technology courses. Marc brings eleven years of experience managing a regional wide area network providing Internet access\, shared network services\, and network security to over 39\,000 students\, 2\,800 faculty/administrators\, and 2\,200 educational support staff. On the broadband front\, Marc serves on the Blandin Foundation Broadband Strategy Board and is an appointed member of the Minnesota Governor’s Task Force on Broadband. Marc continues to advocate for and work with several other broadband initiatives in the state and with organizations like SETDA. \n \nAbout the Host \nChristine Fox serves as Deputy Executive Director for SETDA. As the 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 reports 2015-2019\, the Professional Learning and K12 Instructional Materials Dashboards\, the Broadband Imperative Report Series\, Guide to Quality Instructional Materials\, Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States\, and The Broadband Imperative II: Equitable Access for Learning. Christine Fox’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 Master 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. She lives in South Florida with her husband and two daughters.\nJoin the Essential Elements for Digital Content communities to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\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 robust and reliable broadband\, Wi-Fi/LAN\, communication\, and cloud services to K–12 schools\, higher education institutions\, and libraries across the nation. We work side-by-side with our customers to ensure they have the connectivity\, communication\, and collaboration solutions they need to be successful.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/digitalcontent20200121/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20200121_digitalcontent-event-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T160000
DTSTAMP:20200121T210038Z
CREATED:20191210T205229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T210038Z
UID:32133-1579618800-1579622400@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Setting the Stage for Early Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Amy Mascott\, Scholastic Author and Owner of teachmama.com; and Allison McDonald\, Scholastic Author and Owner of notimeforflashcards.com\nHosted by Tara Welty\, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief\, Scholastic Teacher Resources \nSponsored by Scholastic Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nStep into any early childhood classroom and you’ll find toddlers who have been drilled the alphabet at home\, preschoolers whose parents read to them every day\, and youngsters who have never been read to until they walk into the classroom. As teachers\, we open our arms wide and welcome all of these children\, even as we mentally take note of their diverse abilities. Then it hits us—to reach each one of these wonderful kids\, we need a huge reservoir of developmentally appropriate activities to set the stage for early literacy. \nJust for early childhood educators\, this edWebinar is chock full of fun\, just-right activities that build oral language and early reading and writing skills. Amy and Allison break down the hows and whys of early literacy into bite-size pieces to help busy teachers support our youngest learners’ individual development without pushing them too hard. Viewers will leave with ideas for creating a literacy-rich environment; literacy activities for whole-class\, small-group\, and independent learning; strategies for building an effective home-school connection; and much more. \nThis recorded edWebinar is a must-attend for teachers of daycare\, pre-school\, and kindergarten. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAmy Mascott is the creator of teachmama.com\, where she shares tools and resources parents can use to become the best teachers they can be for their children. A reading specialist\, writer\, and literacy consultant\, Amy’s work has been featured on dozens of online and print publications\, including Scholastic Parents\, PBS Parents\, readwritethink.org\, PBS Digital Studios\, and more. A former high school English teacher\, Amy often shares her expertise at local and national conferences and events. Married to an elementary school principal\, Amy resides in the DC Metro with her three crazy-cool kids\, a dog\, two birds\, and four fish. Along with Allison McDonald\, she is the co-author of Raising a Rock-Star Reader and Setting the Stage for Rock-Star Readers. \n \nAllison McDonald is a preschool teacher and the founder of the popular early education website notimeforflashcards.com. Allison speaks about early childhood education to teachers across the country\, sharing her passion for teaching and developmentally appropriate practice. Her work can be found in many places online\, including PBS Parents and Scholastic Parents. Allison holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in early childhood and family development. Along with Amy Mascott\, she is the co-author of Raising a Rock-Star Reader and Setting the Stage for Rock-Star Readers. \n \nAbout the Host \nTara Welty serves as Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of Scholastic Teacher Resources. \n \nJoin the Engaging Early Learners 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 \nAt Scholastic Education\, we believe that the development of robust literacy skills is at the very heart of empowering children to thrive in school and in life. For nearly 100 years\, we’ve partnered with districts and schools to inspire lifelong readers and learners. From transformative\, research-based literacy instruction\, to expert professional development\, and groundbreaking family & community engagement\, we partner with educators every step of the way on the path to literacy.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learningp320200121/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20200121_learningp3-event.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T180000
DTSTAMP:20200311T191722Z
CREATED:20191217T204354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200311T191722Z
UID:32184-1579626000-1579629600@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Technology in Rural Schools: Addressing the Challenges of Digital Equity
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jennifer Austin\, Instructional Technology Coordinator\, Lac du Flambeau Public School (WI); Michael Flood\, Vice President of Strategy\, Kajeet; and Tammy Neil\, Computer Science Teacher\, Suwannee Middle School (FL)\nHosted by Dr. Beth Holland\, Digital Equity and Rural Project Director\, CoSN \nCo-hosted by CoSN and edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn the second edWebinar of the “Technology in Rural Schools” series\, CoSN’s Beth Holland hosts Jennifer Austin\, Instructional Technology Coordinator at the Lac du Flambeau Public School in Wisconsin; Michael Flood\, Vice President of Strategy at Kajeet; and Tammy Neil\, a computer science teacher from Suwanee\, Florida\, to discuss the challenges of digital equity in rural schools and systems. Within each school or district\, it is important that students have equitable access to devices\, high-speed internet\, quality instruction\, and meaningful learning opportunities. However\, given their geography and context\, rural schools and systems face unique challenges when addressing digital equity both inside and outside of school. As these presenters explain\, each rural context presents different challenges and opportunities. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular value to superintendents\, assistant superintendents\, district technology leaders\, and school leaders in rural schools. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJennifer Austin\, CETL\, serves as the instructional technology coordinator at the Lac du Flambeau Public School in Lac du Flambeau\, Wisconsin. She has been with the district since 1999 as both a teacher and the technology coordinator. \n \nMichael Flood currently serves as Vice President of Strategy at Kajeet. In his role\, Michael leads strategy addressing equity and scalability of mobile technology in the education market while focusing on technology’s transformative role in education. Michael also serves on the Board of Directors for the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) as well as CoSN’s Emerging Technology Committee\, Digital Equity Committee\, Leadership for Digital Learning initiative\, and Independent\, Charter\, and Parochial Schools committee. Additionally\, Michael serves on the Leadership team for ISTE’s Digital Equity PLN and volunteers with many other non-profit and leadership organizations in the education community. He has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Georgia Tech and Emory University\, respectively. \n \nTammy Neil is a computer science teacher at Suwannee Middle School in Suwannee County\, FL. She teaches grades six through eight in the growing CTE program at the school. Outside of the classroom\, she is the lead organizer for Edcamp Suwannee and also co-moderates #FLedChat and #RuralEdChat each week on Twitter. She is a Google Certified Trainer and has presented at several conferences on the power of connections through social media. \n \nAbout the Host \nDr. Beth Holland serves as Digital Equity and Rural Project Director for the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN). Over the past 20 years\, she has taught in K-12 classrooms\, served as Director of Academic Technology in a PS-8 independent school\, designed professional learning programs for schools around the world\, and developed leadership programs to support systemic change. Additionally\, she is a prolific writer\, researcher\, and speaker. Dr. Holland holds a Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in entrepreneurial leadership in education from Johns Hopkins University\, a Master of Education (Ed.M.) in technology\, innovation\, and education from Harvard University\, as well as a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in communications from Northwestern University. \n \nJoin the Tech for Rural Districts 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 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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ruraltech20200121/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20200121_Ruraltech-event.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T160000
DTSTAMP:20200122T210736Z
CREATED:20191205T204534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200122T210736Z
UID:32101-1579705200-1579708800@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:What is Structured Literacy and Why Does It Matter? Breaking Down the Buzz
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Amy Gulley\, IMSE Level 4 Master Instructor\, C.A.L.T\, and IDA Certified Dyslexia Specialist\nHosted by Terrie Noland\, Vice President\, Educator Leadership & Learning\, Learning Ally \nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWith all of the media buzz around structured literacy and the science of reading\, there is a lot of confusion\, not only about what really constitutes a structured literacy program\, but more importantly\, why it matters. This edWebinar gives insights to the science of reading\, components of structured literacy\, and strategies for implementing a structured literacy program. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAmy Gulley has been a Level 4 Master Instructor\, Practicum Supervisor\, IDA Certified Dyslexia Specialist\, and Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) with the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) since 2015. Prior to working with IMSE\, Amy worked as a CALT with the Denton Independent School District. She has been providing direct dyslexia services to identified students in grades 2-12 since 2010. Prior to being a dyslexia therapist\, she was an elementary classroom teacher for grades 3-5\, specializing in reading. Amy has been instructing all of IMSE’s coursework with rave reviews since her start. She has several years of experience in coaching and mentoring teachers and districts in IMSE’s Orton-Gillingham. \n \nAbout the Host \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 had the opportunity to lead and facilitate groups numbering in the thousands\, helping to build a 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\nLearning Ally is a leading education solutions organization committed to transforming the lives of struggling learners. The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is a proven reading accommodation comprised of human-read audiobooks\, student centric features and a suite of teacher resources. Used in more than 17\,000 schools\, this solution successfully helps students with reading deficits become engaged learners and reach their academic potential.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20200122/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20200122_readers-event.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T170000
DTSTAMP:20200122T222402Z
CREATED:20200107T213618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200122T222402Z
UID:32244-1579708800-1579712400@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:What Makes Effective Coaching Programs: Lessons Learned from the Dynamic Learning Project
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mahsa Bakhshaei\, Ph.D.\, Lead Research Scientist\, Digital Promise; Angela Hardy\, Research Analyst\, Digital Promise; and Teresa Engler\, Dynamic Learning Project K-12 District Technology and Instructional Coach\, McGuffey School District\nHosted by Barbara Pape\, Policy and Communications Director\, Learner Variability Project\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nOver the past decade\, instructional coaching has increasingly attracted the interest of researchers and practitioners alike. The years between 2000 and 2015 saw the number of instructional coaches in U.S. schools double (Galey\, 2016). We also know from empirical research that coaching is more effective than traditional PD workshop models in creating meaningful change in teacher practice and student achievement (Kraft\, Blazer & Hogan\, 2018). However\, few empirical studies examine conditions that define the effectiveness of coaching programs in ways that support student engagement and learning. \nIn this edWebinar\, practitioners and researchers discuss the attributes of an effective instructional coaching program. They use evidence from two pilot years of an instructional technology coaching program in 108 schools nationwide. The findings suggest that a successful instructional coaching program is a sustained\, job-embedded PD\, structured around a partnership between administrators\, teachers\, and coaches. In a successful program\, teachers participate voluntarily to collaborate with coaches who provide personalized support in a non-evaluative manner. \nIn this edWebinar\, we: \n\nReview research on the features of effective instructional coaching\nBetter understand the roles and approaches that school administrations\, coaches\, and teachers can take to create a powerful coaching partnership\nDiscover why teachers who participated voluntarily without fear of evaluation showed better outcomes\nHear examples from a coach practitioner\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and instructional coaches of all grade levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMahsa Bakhshaei\, Ph.D.\, currently serves as Lead Research Scientist for the Dynamic Learning Project at Digital Promise. In her role\, she leads the investigation on what makes effective coaching programs. She has more than ten years of experience conducting research in the educational achievement of students in underserved schools. She enjoys translating research to non-academic audiences so it can be used by practitioners and policymakers. She holds a Ph.D. in educational foundations from the University of Montreal. \n \nAngela Hardy currently serves as a Research Analyst for the Dynamic Learning Project at Digital Promise. Before becoming a researcher\, Angela taught humanities in high-poverty schools for eight years in both France and Texas. While teaching\, Angela founded a student organization promoting engagement in human rights issues\, coordinated a Korean exchange program\, served on the Education Advisory Committee of the Dallas World Affairs Council\, and conducted fieldwork in Morocco as part of a Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms fellowship. She holds a B.A. in history and French from the University of North Texas\, a 4-8 generalist certification\, 8-12 history and social studies certifications\, and an M.A. in International Education Policy Analysis from Stanford University. \n \nTeresa Engler currently serves as Dynamic Learning Project K-12 District Technology and Instructional Coach in the McGuffey School District. Prior to becoming an instructional coach\, Teresa was a classroom teacher for 29 years. She has classroom experience in both elementary and middle school. Teresa has a B.S. in elementary education and an M.S. in elementary education with a reading specialist certification\, a PK-12 administration certification\, and a mid-level 6-9 science certification. She served as the district technology leader for 15 years and is a Google Certified Trainer. \n \nAbout the Host \nBarbara Pape is the policy and communications director for the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise. She has 20 years’ experience in strategic communications\, writing\, and policy analysis\, primarily in education. Previously\, she served as the executive producer of the award-winning Teaching & Learning conference\, sponsored by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards\, where she developed content and oversaw outreach and communications. As a writer\, she has written for numerous publications\, including Harvard University\, the National Education Goals Panel (U.S. Department of Education) and Parents magazine. Barbara also served as editor and publisher of the first electronically delivered education newsletter\, the Daily Report Card. She served on the Advisory Board of the Kennedy Center’s Intersection of Arts Education and Special Education Committee\, serves as a judge for the Miliken-Penn Graduate School of Education Business Plan competition\, and is on the Boards at the Education Writers Association and Potentia. She earned an Ed.M. at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and launched her career as a middle school language arts teacher. \n \nJoin the Personalize Learning for Learner Variability community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nDigital Promise was created with the mission to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learn.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/personalizedlearning20200122/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20200122_personalizedlearning-event.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T180000
DTSTAMP:20200122T231325Z
CREATED:20191206T191632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200122T231325Z
UID:32107-1579712400-1579716000@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Evidence-Based Advocacy: Using Data to Demonstrate the Impact of Library Programs on Student Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair\, New Canaan High School\, CT \nSponsored by Mackin Educational Resources \nWATCH EDWEBINAR RECORDING\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEvidence is a compelling platform for advocacy. While innovative school librarians possess sophisticated training\, knowledge\, expertise\, and pedagogical skills\, these qualities take on transformational value when substantiated by data. In this edWebinar\,learn replicable strategies for generating\, collecting\, analyzing\, synthesizing\, and sharing student learning evidence resulting from inquiry instruction. Michelle shares links to valuable\, ready-to-use instructional materials. \nThis edWebinar recorded will be of interest to K-12 librarians\, teachers\, and administrators. \n \nAbout the Presenter \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 \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\nMackin 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/emergingtech20200122/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20200122_emergingtech-event.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T160000
DTSTAMP:20200123T211226Z
CREATED:20191226T181215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T211226Z
UID:32215-1579791600-1579795200@home.edweb.net
SUMMARY:Educational and Home-Based Technology for Individuals with Autism
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Christian Karter\, Educational Technology Specialist\, Monarch Center for Autism \nSponsored by Monarch Center for Autism\, STAR Autism Support\, and VizZle \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nTechnology is evolving at a rapid pace\, and it can be challenging for educators\, therapists\, and parents to stay apprised of the latest offerings and trends. This edWebinar will provide you with information on new and innovative technologies that can be used by individuals with Autism in the classroom and at home. This course is led by an educator who is also the parent of a child with Autism. \nThe presentation includes information regarding: \n\nTechnologies that assist individuals with communication\, organization\, instruction\, prompting\, and staying focused\nCurrent device apps and their uses\nHome automation technologies and how they benefit individuals with Autism\n\nAt the end of the presentation\, viewers will have a better understanding of these technologies and how they can be implemented. This recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to preK through high school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, therapists\, and aides. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nChristian Karter\, M.A.\, serves as Educational Technology Specialist at Monarch Center for Autism\, a division of Bellefaire JCB\, in Shaker Heights\, Ohio. He holds a master’s degree in community counseling and a bachelor’s degree in psychology\, both from John Carroll University. He has worked at Monarch Center for Autism for 13 years\, as an associate teacher in the classroom and in his present role. His chief responsibilities include iPad deployment\, Monarch’s PAIRS Data System management\, and the introduction of new technologies into the classrooms. \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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/autism20200123/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20200123_autism-event.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR