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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Skilled Literacy: What’s the Connection?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Sandy Addis\, Director\, National Dropout Prevention Center \nSponsored by Achieve3000 \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nDr. Sandy Addis\, Director of the National Dropout Prevention Center\, shares the latest research on the critical link between building capacity as a Trauma-Skilled School and building literacy capacity for all students. Viewers will gain an understanding of trauma as a root cause of student challenges and how to support trauma-impacted students in strengthening their literacy skills. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Sandy Addis joined the National Dropout Prevention Center staff as Associate Director in May of 2013 and currently serves as Director. He holds an Ed.D. in educational leadership from South Carolina State University. He has 44 years of experience in public education in a variety of roles that include teacher\, counselor\, coach\, principal\, system-level administrator\, and director of a regional educational service agency. He has designed and administered a variety of dropout prevention initiatives that include after-school programs\, counseling\, and service-learning. Dr. Addis has served as an alternative school principal and authored numerous grant proposals that funded summer programs\, professional learning\, family engagement\, and character education. Dr. Addis has served as an adjunct instructor at several colleges in South Carolina and Georgia\, trained local school boards\, and consulted with local school systems on policy and leadership development. He has led educator teams in the development and distribution of student achievement measures and online systems for the delivery of educator training. Dr. Addis has served on numerous professional boards\, testified before legislative committees\, and recently chaired the Educator Ethics Task Force of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. \n \nJoin the Differentiating Instruction with Educational Technology community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAt Achieve3000®\, we believe literacy is the key to unlocking student success. Since 2001\, we have partnered with schools and districts to accelerate literacy growth for all students with our flagship PRO platform for differentiated literacy instruction. Now we also offer Smarty Ants® for personalized foundational literacy and Actively Learn™ for secondary curriculum depth. Together\, our solutions help all PreK-adult learners increase their college and career readiness and reach their full potential.
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SUMMARY:How to Help ELs Develop Oral Language Skills and Become Engaged Participants
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Maya Goodall\, Senior Director of EL Curriculum\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning \nThe session recording is no longer available. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, Maya Goodall\, Senior Director of EL Curriculum at Lexia Learning\, discusses the critical importance of getting our English learners talking so they can become active participants in their own learning paths. In this edWebinar\, learn about practical strategies that challenge\, engage\, and encourage these students to keep the conversation going both in and out of school. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of value to preK through high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, and those working in EL curriculum and intervention. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nMaya Goodall\, Senior Director of EL Curriculum at Lexia Learning\, has worked in education for over 20 years\, teaching both nationally and internationally. Maya has a rich professional background that includes teaching in the classroom\, coaching\, training\, and implementing and designing curriculum with measurable outcomes. She founded Lingual Learning\, a curriculum company dedicated to helping students become confidently bilingual. Maya speaks three languages and holds an M.Ed. and M.A. in applied linguistics. \n\nJoin the Language and Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLexia Learning\, A Rosetta Stone Company\, is one of the best-known and most highly respected reading-technology companies in the world. Lexia’s instructional programs (Core5 and PowerUp) help to accelerate literacy skill development through explicit and systematic personalized learning paths\, and Lexia’s assessment program (RAPID) uniquely screens key reading and language skills critical to comprehension for all students in grades K–12.
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SUMMARY:Support All Students with Equity-Based MTSS
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Amy McCart\, Co-Director\, SWIFT Education Center\, and Associate Research Professor\, Life Span Institute\, University of Kansas; and Dr. Dawn Miller\, Associate Director of Technical Assistance\, SWIFT Education Center \nSponsored by Illuminate Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nA multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) provides a data-driven framework for delivering equitable outcomes for each student. But many educators are struggling to design a system that serves the whole child and supports all students while allocating their limited resources impactfully and scaling equitable practices system-wide. \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Amy McCart and Dr. Dawn Miller\, leading MTSS experts from the SWIFT Education Center\, provides proven steps for approaching this work in your own school or district. \nWhile watching this edWebinar\, viewers will: \n\nUnpack the concepts of MTSS and equity and how they connect\nDiscover strategies for designing their own equity-based system using current resources\nUtilize SWIFT’s Equity Report Card tool to take back to their own school or district and evaluate their current system\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular value to preK through high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, MTSS coordinators\, instructional coaches\, data coaches\, and school psychologists and counselors.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAmy McCart\, Ph.D.\, is Co-Director of SWIFT Education Center and Associate Research Professor with Life Span Institute at the University of Kansas. She leads an amazing team of technical assistance professionals in urban\, rural\, and high-need schools across the nation. Her team provides professional development and technical assistance to help educators improve outcomes for all students\, with emphasis on students of color and those with the most extensive need for support. \n \nDr. Dawn Miller serves as Associate Director of Technical Assistance at SWIFT Education Center. She provides professional development and consultation to districts across the nation around continuous improvement and tiered systems of support for all students. Prior to joining the SWIFT team\, Dr. Miller was part of a team-leading efforts for an integrated academic and behavior approach to MTSS in a first-ring suburb of Kansas City. She also served as project director for statewide implementation of the problem-solving process and developing the Kansas Multi-Tiered System of Support. \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\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. \n\n 
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SUMMARY:Make Every Read-Aloud Experience Intentional and Instructional
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lester Laminack\, Author of The Ultimate Read-Aloud Resource \nSponsored by Scholastic Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEstablishing a routine of read-aloud experiences provides exposure to the best available texts presented by the most fluent reading voice in the classroom community. Hearing a well-written text in the voice of someone who is both thoroughly familiar with the text and has deep respect for the writing is a rare experience. This routine exposes students to a variety of genres\, topics\, authors\, styles\, voices\, formats\, and opinions\, which allows them to sample each as they find new interests they may want to pursue independently. A routine read-aloud experience creates a cultural norm\, an expectation that some text will be “heard” each day at a given time. Further entice your students to delve into texts independently by creating a browsing collection of related texts to extend what you are reading aloud. Read aloud to them with no other intention than to inspire them to delve into print independently. \nThe benefits of read-alouds include: \n\nGenerating interest in reading to create a thirst for a reading life\, and consistent read-aloud experiences can be the best enticement there is.\nImmersing students in content-specific vocabulary paired with images that will help them build background information and schema for upcoming independent reading of denser texts.\nEncouraging students to ask meaningful questions and have robust and authentic conversations.\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular value to kindergarten through elementary school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nLester Laminack is a professor emeritus of birth-kindergarten\, elementary\, and middle grades education at Western Carolina University. He is a full-time writer and consultant working with schools throughout the U.S. Lester is an active member of the NCTE and served three years as co-editor of the NCTE journal Primary Voices and as editor of the Children’s Book Review Department of the NCTE journal Language Arts (2003-2006). He has received two awards for excellence in teaching at WCU: the Botner Superior Teaching Award and the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award. \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\nAt Scholastic\, we believe that the development of robust literacy skills is at the very heart of empowering children to thrive in school and in life. That’s why we create literacy solutions that support the whole child—in the classroom\, at home\, and in the community. From transformative\, research-based literacy instruction\, to expert professional development\, and groundbreaking family & community engagement\, we are with you every step of the way on the path to literacy.
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SUMMARY:Feedback at the Forefront: Rethinking Assessment in Writing Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Troy Hicks\, Professor of English and Education\, Author\, and Consultant\, Central Michigan University; and Shaelynn Farnsworth\, Coach\, Consultant\, and Educator\, Web20Classroom \n Sponsored by Writable \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nResearch shows that better feedback drives better revision\, which is the key to writing growth\, and yet there is an often-misplaced desire to replace the kind of feedback that students really need with only a single\, teacher-generated grade. The elusive\, yet worthwhile\, goal for educators is to find more effective and efficient ways to offer feedback for students that is timely\, specific\, and goal-oriented\, while also being standards-based and calibrated. With a few small shifts in the ways we provide feedback — and think about assessment in general — teachers and school leaders can make a substantive difference in student learning. \nIn this edWebinar\, literacy experts and authors Dr. Troy Hicks and Shaelynn Farnsworth discuss ways to shift towards feedback-centered writing instruction\, all in an effort to save time on grading and encourage student writing growth. Learn specific strategies (and tech tools) for moving feedback to the forefront of instruction and assessment. By giving effective feedback\, implementing AI-based feedback\, and calibrating teacher feedback across a school or district\, we can help our students grow as writers. \nRethink the lens through which you guide and measure your writing program by seeing how other schools are growing successful student writers through Writable\, a comprehensive program for writing instruction and assessment. Together\, both examine data while also learning how to make that data actionable by folding it back into instruction and assessment in easy\, effective\, and personalized ways. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to kindergarten through higher education teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, those working in curriculum and instruction\, TOSAs and coaches\, and technology directors. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Troy Hicks is Professor of English and Education at Central Michigan University (CMU). He directs both the Chippewa River Writing Project and the Master of Arts in Learning\, Design & Technology program. A former middle school teacher\, he collaborates with K–12 colleagues and explores how they implement newer literacies in their classrooms. In 2011\, he was honored with CMU’s Provost’s Award for junior faculty who demonstrate outstanding achievement in research and creative activity; in 2014\, he received the Conference on English Education’s Richard A. Meade Award for scholarship in English Education; and\, in 2018\, he received the Michigan Reading Association’s Teacher Educator Award. An ISTE Certified Educator\, Dr. Hicks has authored numerous books\, articles\, chapters\, blog posts\, and other resources broadly related to the teaching of literacy in our digital age. Follow him on Twitter: @hickstro \n \nShaelynn Farnsworth is a leader in the convergence between literacy and technology. As a high school teacher\, she redefined her English classroom as not only a place to learn about literature but also explore how technology is shaping the future of communications. She continues this exploration as a consultant focusing on technology\, literacy\, differentiation\, and systemic change. Shaelynn is a staff developer\, literacy coach\, and supports districts in the implementation of initiatives. She is an MIE Expert\, Google Certified Innovator\, Apple Teacher\, and has training in Project-Based Learning from the Buck Institute\, Visible Learning with Hattie\, Instructional Coaching\, and K-12 Literacy Best Practices. \n \nJoin the ELA Today community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nWritable is a guided writing program for grades 3-12 that helps teachers scaffold and motivate students to become purposeful\, proficient writers\, and helps schools assess and monitor writing growth. With 600+ assignments and prompts (or create your own)\, and district or state-level benchmark assessments\, Writable helps teachers save time on prep and grading while focusing their writing instruction.
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SUMMARY:Sharpen Your Focus: Early Mathematics for Success in Algebra
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Liz Peyser\, National Director\, Content and Implementation\, Curriculum Associates\nHosted by Molly Spalding\, Director\, Mathematics Marketing\, Curriculum Associates \nSponsored by Curriculum Associates\, creators of Ready Classroom Mathematics \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThe foundations of number sense and algebraic thinking developed in K-2 are essential for upper elementary\, middle school\, and high school mathematics\, and are often misunderstood. In this edWebinar\, sharpen your focus on these essential skills\, explore the progression of learning spanning from kindergarten to high school\, and learn how math skills developed in the early years prepare students for Algebra 1. No matter what grade you teach\, you will find something to use with your students to propel them forward as well as how to incorporate models and manipulatives. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to kindergarten through junior high school teachers and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nLiz Peyser currently serves as National Director\, Content and Implementation with Curriculum Associates. Prior to this position\, Liz was Vice President of Middle Schools for the Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics and the K-12 math coordinator for Wichita Public Schools. During the transition to the Kansas College and Career Ready Standards\, she developed math clinics for teachers which became the statewide training program at the Kansas State Department of Education. Her specialty is helping K-12 math educators interpret the progressions in the standards through interactive workshops using models\, tools\, manipulatives and mathematical discourse. She has been a frequent speaker at NCTM and NCSM conferences showcasing the math progressions work. She travels with running shoes to enjoy local running trails and has a huge tomato garden in her front yard at home. \n \nAbout the Host \nMolly Spalding is a former secondary mathematics teacher who is passionate about education and helping students see the beauty in mathematics. She has worked in the education field for over 15 years in the areas of professional development and educational publishing. Molly now works on creating and marketing the mathematics programs at Curriculum Associates. \n \nJoin the Building Math Proficiency 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 For 50 years\, Curriculum Associates (CA) has been united around one common purpose: to make classrooms better places for teachers and students. In the years since\, we’ve remained driven by this mission\, introducing and then constantly improving innovative and exciting products that give every student the chance to succeed.
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SUMMARY:Making Student Success Visible: How to Act on Growth Scores
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Gene Kerns\, Chief Academic Officer\, Renaissance \nSponsored by Renaissance \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nGiven the new accountability models driven by ESSA\, it’s no longer enough to focus solely on proficiency. We’re also required to show that students are growing within and across school years—and that they’re developing the knowledge and skills they’ll need for success in an increasingly competitive world. \nIn this edWebinar for education leaders\, an assessment expert shares insights on analyzing student growth scores\, along with tips for using growth data to enhance curriculum in your school and across your district. Explore: \n\nMethods for measuring student growth—and which method is the most useful\nHow to determine whether students’ growth is adequate\nWhat to do when growth falls below expectations\nHow to demonstrate growth to students\, their families\, and the wider community\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of value to kindergarten through high school principals\, school and district leaders\, assessment directors\, curriculum directors\, and federal program directors. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nGene Kerns\, Ed.D.\, is Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at Renaissance and a nationally acclaimed speaker on assessment\, learning progressions\, and educational standards. He is co-author of the book Unlocking Student Talent: The New Science of Developing Expertise (Teachers College Press\, 2017). \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\n \nRenaissance creates student-centered programs that give educators insights and resources to effectively target instruction\, accelerate growth\, and help every student build a strong foundation for success.
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SUMMARY:Using the Science of Reading to Develop Foundational Reading Skills and Comprehension
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. John Sabatini\, Distinguished Research Professor\, Department of Psychology and the Institute for Intelligent Systems\, University of Memphis\nHosted by Dr. Yevgen Borodin\, CEO\, Capti Voice\, and Research Professor\, Stony Brook University \nSponsored by Capti Voice \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nJoin this edWebinar to learn more about the foundational reading skills that are critical for reading development. Review the reading science behind these skills and the importance of assessing them. Learn about the instructional activities that will help you differentiate instruction and develop these skills faster. \nBy the end of this edWebinar\, viewers will be able to: \n\nIdentify\, describe\, and contrast foundational reading skills\nExplain the importance of these skills in reading development\nRecommend one or more strategies for developing each skill\n\nAt the conclusion\, viewers can see a quick demonstration of ETS ReadReady assessment developed as part of the IES Reading for Understanding initiative\, as well as learn about a Literacy MicroGrant CFP to receive the ETS ReadReady assessment for free. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to kindergarten through higher education teachers and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. John Sabatini is a Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Institute for Intelligent Systems at the University of Memphis. He was formerly a Principal Research Scientist in the Center for Global Research\, R&D Division at Educational Testing Service. His research spans reading literacy development and disabilities\, assessment\, cognitive psychology\, the learning sciences\, and educational technology. Dr. Sabatini’s research projects span understanding and instructing adolescents and adults with reading-difficulties; exploring the reading\, writing\, and critical thinking capabilities of adolescents; and aiding English language learners to develop reading\, language\, and content area learning skills. He has been the principal investigator of the Institute of Education Sciences funded grants to develop preK – 12 comprehension assessments\, as part of the Reading for Understanding initiative\, and to adapt those assessments for use in adult education programs. He has completed an NICHD funded Learning Disabilities Research Center project studying subtypes of reading disabilities. \n \nAbout the Host \nDr. Yevgen Borodin is the CEO of Capti Voice and a Research Professor at Stony Brook University. He is a leading researcher and entrepreneur in the field of computer accessibility. He invented an array of methods and assistive technology for improving accessibility for people with disabilities. Dr. Borodin co-authored 50+ peer-reviewed publications and received numerous awards\, including the MIT Technology Review Innovator Under 35 and the FCC Chairman’s Award for Advancing Accessibility. His research has been consistently funded by federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of Education\, National Science Foundation\, National Institutes of Health\, and Administration for Community Living. \n \nJoin the Literacy and Critical Thinking community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCapti Voice literacy and learning platform helps assess\, improve\, and accommodate reading:\n1) Learn why students struggle to read by assessing 6 foundational reading skills.\n2) Improve reading by focusing instruction on the weakest skills holding students back.\n3) Provide instructional and testing accommodations to ELs and Special Ed. students.
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SUMMARY:An Insider’s Tips for Attending EdTech Conferences This Year
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Darri Stephens\, Educational Consultant\, Concordia University; and Carrie Willis\, Technology Director\, Valley Preparatory School \nSponsored by Concordia University \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, get the inside scoop on some of the best educational conferences of the year and how to find ways to minimize your budget to attend! From BETT\, to ISTE\, to FETC and CUE\, edtech conferences are a great professional learning opportunity for you and for your school community. Learn about regional\, national\, and even international conferences\, which are chock full of “educelebs\,” educator-to-educator advice\, and the latest and greatest from the ever-changing world of edtech. Plus\, explore the variety of ways to present\, network\, and exhibit – all of which can help lower your individual cost of attending. Leave this edWebinar with best practices and insider tricks for making the most of any conference going. Discover ways to bring back fresh ideas and new teaching tools to your students in 2020 (and beyond!) \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to preK through higher education teachers\, counselors\, tech specialists\, administrators\, and educators interested in online graduate programs.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDarri Stephens\, Educational Consultant at Concordia University and founder of Darrow Ink\, is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer\, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids\, families\, and educators. Her combined background of teaching in the classroom plus working in research\, development\, and marketing for the wonderful world of children’s media and educational technology\, has given her a wide breadth of skills to help engage all ages in the pursuit of lifelong learning. With master’s degrees in education from both Harvard and Stanford\, and work experience at best-in-class edtech organizations including Wonder Workshop\, Nickelodeon\, and Common Sense Education\, she is steeped in the design thinking process and committed to agile and iterative project management\, which has resulted in multi-award-winning programs and products. Darri finds the creative narrative in taking an idea from conception to launch an ever-compelling challenge! \n \nCarrie Willis serves as Technology Director and STEAM Coordinator at Valley Preparatory School\, a private school in Redlands\, CA\, educating students in grades preschool through 8. She was responsible for the design and implementation of her school’s recent STEAM Lab addition\, which was established in 2016. During her 19-year teaching career\, she has developed a love for educational technology and project-based learning. Carrie helps to inspire educators not just on her own campus\, but around the world\, by sharing her love for coding\, robotics\, movie production\, engineering and design\, and all things STEAM and edtech\, through social media\, and presentations at local and national conferences. \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\n \nAccredited\, nonprofit\, and taught by practitioners\, Concordia’s online programs reflect the same meaningful experience we’ve been delivering on campus since 1905. The convenience of fully online\, clearly defined coursework paired with realistic deadlines and the ability to immediately apply what you learn in your classroom makes our programs ideal for working educators.
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SUMMARY:Online Assessment: An Effective\, Coordinated\, District Leadership Team Approach
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Michael Loughead\, Superintendent\, Hampton Township School District\, PA; Dr. Jacquelyn Removcik\, Director of Curriculum\, Instruction and Assessment\, Hampton Township School District\, PA; and Dr. Ed McKaveney\, Director of Technology\, Hampton Township School District\, PA \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 \nAs an ever-increasing number of school districts launch online assessments as part of their standard practice\, school leaders are learning that the challenges associated with implementing and leveraging online assessments to drive student learning are far more complex than simply adding technology. Today technology is an essential tool for planning\, creating\, delivering\, and evaluating successful instruction. Online assessments are becoming routine within many school settings and are used not solely for summative or high-stakes testing\, but also for formative measures of learning as well. It takes a coordinated leadership team effort among multiple district-level departments to execute online assessments successfully. \nWatch this previously-recorded edWebinar conversation as three members of the district leadership team from Hampton Township School District in Pennsylvania—including the superintendent\, the director of curriculum\, instruction and assessment\, and the director of technology—share how they collaborate and coordinate their work in order to effectively lead the implementation and use of online assessments within the schools in their district. Nine specific recommendations for planning and implementing effective online assessment infrastructure and programs are reviewed. These recommendations help to ensure that the broader education community of students\, teachers\, parents\, administrators and school board members continue to benefit from the value of online assessments. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular value to school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Michael R. Loughead\, Superintendent of the award-winning Hampton Township School District\, is an accomplished educational leader with extensive experience in the development and implementation of innovative initiatives integral to excellence-driven educational programs. He was honored with the 2019 National CoSN Team Leadership Award and 2014 PASCD Supervision and Curriculum Development award and has participated as a lead instructor and curriculum coordinator with the Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership Program. With expertise in visionary school leadership\, he is responsible for the direction and supervision of the District. Dr. Loughead further participates in the Forum for Western Pennsylvania School Superintendents\, which consists of school leaders throughout the greater Pittsburgh area\, and advocates for children and youth. He was selected to join Secretary Rivera’s Pennsylvania’s Superintendent Academy which is designed to drive innovation in the commonwealth. He participates in the Pennsylvania Superintendent Advisory Council to the College Board and recently joined the National CoSN Superintendent Advisory Panel. \n \nDr. Jacquelyn Removcik serves as the director of curriculum\, instruction and assessment of the Hampton Township School District. With 20 years as an educator\, Dr. Removcik’s experiences include teaching mathematics\, leadership at both the school and district level\, and working for a Pennsylvania Intermediate Unit. During her administrative tenure\, Dr. Removcik has led professional development trainings on several state initiatives including Common Core Standards\, educator effectiveness\, and data analysis. Having substantial experience in curriculum design\, Dr. Removcik oversees the district’s K-12 curricular and assessment programming. Within her role\, Dr. Removcik has extensive experience utilizing the Understanding by Design framework and advocates for the design of meaningful and purposeful learning experiences. She has presented at several statewide conferences on the district’s curriculum and assessment work. Recently\, Dr. Removcik was honored as a member of the 2019 National CoSN Team Leadership Award and is also a member of both ASCD and PASCD. \n \nDr. Edward McKaveney\, CETL has worked with educational technologies\, media and security in higher education and K-12 for 25 years. Dr. McKaveney has been continuously focused on the advancement of student learning\, faculty development and operational success through innovative use of technologies. In addition to being Technology Director at the award-winning Hampton Township School District\, he has participated in CoSN delegations to Singapore\, Ireland\, Norway and Finland and serves as chair of the PA CTO Council of the PAECT (The PA CoSN state chapter). His recognitions include 2013 national CoSN Withrow CTO of the Year\, 2013 PAECT Outstanding Leader of the Year (Pennsylvania’s ISTE award)\, 2012 Pittsburgh FBI/InfraGard Champion of Change\, and 2019 National CoSN Team Leadership Award winner. \n \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.
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SUMMARY:Catching Happiness: How to Work Through Burnout and Be a Joy-Filled Teacher
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Justin Ashley\, Award-Winning Teacher\, Motivational Speaker\, and Author \nSponsored by Free Spirit Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThousands of teacher workshops are geared toward career topics like academic rigor\, positive behavior management techniques\, and engaging instructional practices. Most have one thing in common—they’re about making you a better teacher. Yet few help you live a better life or improve your physical and emotional well-being. \nIn this edWebinar\, award-winning teacher\, motivational speaker\, and author Justin Ashley addresses the whole teacher: You and your bank account. Your health. Your social network. How can you be a better teacher . . . and a better parent\, spouse\, and friend? \nDiscover a revolutionary\, holistic approach to living the teacher life. Learn how to: \n\nCatch happiness in every domain—social\, career\, physical/emotional\, and financial\nCounteract burnout\, reduce anxiety\, and skillfully navigate through seasons of depression\nSet up fun field trips without breaking the bank\nBuild and live by a personal creed\nCreate and follow a monthly cash flow plan\nBounce back from failure at work\nTake advantage of exercise opportunities before\, during\, and after school\nIncrease your quantity and quality of sleep\, so you can be fully present while you’re awake\nInject “Purple Cows” into your lessons to make your classroom feel like an academic playground\nSet four “Rising Sun” goals for the next school year\n\nThe whatever-it-takes philosophy of teaching is not the only way! If we want to last as educators and truly enjoy the teaching process\, we need to succeed in every domain\, not just in the classroom. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to kindergarten through junior high school teachers and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJustin Ashley is an award-winning teacher\, motivational speaker\, author\, and public education advocate from Charlotte\, North Carolina\, where he began teaching in 2007. He is also a highly sought-after speaker for professional development. He has been an inspirational keynote presenter for thousands of current and future teachers\, creating an atmosphere that bounces back and forth between rapt silence and raucous laughter. In 2013\, he became the only teacher ever to win both North Carolina History Teacher of the Year and North Carolina Social Studies Teacher of the Year in the same year. \n \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning\, Positive Behavior\, and Student Achievement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFree Spirit is the leading publisher of learning tools that support young people’s social\, emotional\, and educational needs. We help children and teens think for themselves\, overcome challenges\, and make a difference in the world.
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SUMMARY:Evaluating Edtech Programs at the Schoolwide Performance Level
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Andrew R. Coulson\, Chief Data Science Officer\, MIND Research Institute\nHosted by Brian LeTendre\, Director of Content and Communications\, MIND Research Institute \nSponsored by MIND Research Institute \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEvery edtech program has a study to point to that demonstrates proof that it works. But as educators\, how do you know that a program will work for a school like yours\, with students like yours\, in circumstances like yours? \nAs educators and administrators demand more from edtech evaluation\, the landscape is changing and evolving into a continuous improvement cycle for edtech programs. In this edWebinar\, Mr. Coulson covers how researchers can look for consistent patterns over multiple years\, across grade levels\, and especially across different types of districts and assessments. He discusses a recent study that successfully evaluated program results by 42\,000 students at 239 schools across 14 states and how the study methodology could be replicated. \nViewers will learn more about what to look for in edtech evaluation and will have key takeaways about how edtech research can be – in the words of IES Director Mark Schneider – “useful\, usable\, and used.” This recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to preK through junior high teachers and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAndrew Coulson\, Chief Data Science Officer at MIND Research Institute\, leads a team of data analysts to conduct evaluations of student and teacher usage and outcomes of ST Math. He previously led MIND’s education division for 12 years\, where he helped to execute strategies to scale the organization’s reach to over one million students. Prior to joining MIND\, Coulson was the first education program officer for a major Orange County foundation and also worked for 17 years in upper management in high-tech manufacturing engineering. Coulson holds a master’s degree in physics from UCLA. \n \nAbout the Host \nBrian LeTendre serves as Director of Content and Communications at MIND Research Institute. In addition to orchestrating content for MIND\, he is an author\, podcaster\, and avid gamer. \n \nJoin the edFocus – An EdTech Industry Network 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 \nMIND Research Institute is a nonprofit\, social impact organization committed to transforming education for all learners. MIND’s flagship program\, ST Math\, is a preK-8 visual instructional program that leverages the brain’s innate spatial-temporal reasoning ability. ST Math’s unique\, patented approach provides students with more equitable access to deep conceptual learning.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/edfocus20200212/
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SUMMARY:Taking an Evidence-Based Approach to Reducing Absenteeism
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Todd Rogers\, Professor of Public Policy\, Harvard Kennedy School\, and Chief Scientist\, EveryDay Labs; Phyllis W. Jordan\, Editorial Director for FutureEd\, Georgetown University; and Scott SchmidtBonne\, Director of Research\, Omaha Public Schools\nHosted by Emily Bailard\, CEO of EveryDay Labs \nSponsored by EveryDay Labs \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edLeader Panel Learn more. \nChronic student absenteeism is an equity epidemic—it impacts short- and long-term student outcomes and school performance. Each year almost 8 million students are chronically absent for complex reasons\, presenting educators with a unique challenge. Watch Dr. Todd Rogers and Phyllis Jordan in a panel on implementing evidence-based interventions that make a measurable impact on attendance\, and\, in turn\, student outcomes moving the needle on district-wide goals. \nDistrict leaders will learn more about: \n\nEvidence-based strategies for improving attendance at scale\nApplying behavioral science insights to mobilize families to support attendance outcomes\nThe need for a higher standard of evidence when it comes to education interventions\n\nViewers will have the opportunity to hear from a fellow district leader about implementing evidence-based Absence Reports to reduce absenteeism. This recorded edLeader Panel will be of interest to kindergarten through high school district leaders. This presentation is an edLeader Panel and CE certificates will not be provided. \n \nAbout the Panelists \nTodd Rogers is a Professor of Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School and Chief Scientist at EveryDay Labs. He is a behavioral scientist who studies how mobilizing and empowering students’ social networks can increase student success. He founded the Student Social Support R&D Lab at Harvard to use data and behavioral science to develop and prove scalable\, high ROI interventions that mobilize and empower students’ social support systems to improve achievement. As Chief Science Adviser\, Todd leads EveryDay Labs’ research and innovation\, leveraging evidence from EveryDay Labs’ RCTs\, research from the Harvard S3 Lab\, and academic research to improve the effectiveness of our programs. Todd received his Ph.D. jointly from Harvard’s Department of Psychology and Harvard Business School. \n \nPhyllis W. Jordan is editorial director of FutureEd\, a nonpartisan think tank at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy. She is author of several reports about chronic absenteeism\, including the Attendance Playbook\, which outlines nearly two dozen evidence-based initiatives. Jordan previously served as the communications director at Attendance Works\, a San Francisco-based national nonprofit focused on improving the policy\, research and practice around school attendance. An experienced writer and editor\, Jordan served in senior editing positions at the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post. \n \n \nScott SchmidtBonne is the Executive Director of the Research Division in Omaha Public Schools. On Valentines Day Scott will have worked for Omaha Public Schools for 10 years – four years as Senior Program Evaluator and six years as the Director/Executive Director of the Research Division. The Research Division is the internal hub in OPS for all things data\, assessment\, research\, and evaluation. Scott received his undergraduate education in Psychology from Kansas State\, and possesses a doctorate level education in Organizational Psychology from the University of Nebraska\, and\, prior to joining OPS\, has worked formally or as a consultant in nearly every industry. \n \nAbout the Host \nEmily Bailard is CEO of EveryDay Labs (formerly InClassToday) which improves student outcomes through the power of behavioral science. The daughter of a first-grade teacher\, Emily believes every student deserves the opportunity to be present and learning every day and is thrilled to partner with districts to reduce absenteeism and increase learning time for students. Prior to leading EveryDay Labs\, Emily co-led Opower’s Home Energy Report business\, which used behavioral science insights to nudge people to save energy. Previously Emily was a consultant at The Bridgespan Group where she advised K12 and early childhood education clients. Emily holds an MBA and Certificate in Public Management from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. \n \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels. \n\nAt EveryDay Labs\, we improve student outcomes through the power of behavioral science. We partner with districts to reduce absenteeism because we believe every student deserves to learn every day. To date\, we have helped prevent more than 400\,000 absences\, equating to over 150 million minutes of instructional time.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadersplc20200213panel/
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SUMMARY:Reading Instruction: When You Know Better\, You Do Better
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Terrie Noland\, C.A.L.P.\, Vice President\, Educator Leadership & Learning\, Learning Ally \nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThis isn’t your typical webinar! This edWebinar is about your reading instruction journey. Whether you are an educator or an administrator who is driving forward a reading initiative\, this webinar is perfect for you. Watch Terrie Noland\, Vice President of Educator Leadership and Learning at Learning Ally\, as she shares her journey\, reflecting on her days as a preschool teacher and director\, and what she would have done differently if she had known better\, allowing her to ultimately\, do better. \nWatch this edWebinar for an opportunity to: \n\nFeel validated because we are all on a journey\nDiscover where to go to understand what science tells us about reading instruction\nDevelop a personal development plan in order to do better once you know better\nGet inspired to motivate others around you\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of value to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nTerrie Noland currently serves as Vice-President of Educator Leadership & Learning at Learning Ally. Terrie’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 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. She has more than 25 years of experience as both a motivational leader and developer of content for educators and administrators. She has 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. \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/readers20200218/
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SUMMARY:Autism and Self-Regulation: Facilitating Participation at School and in the Community
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Anna Greenspan\, OTR/L\, Director of the Occupational Therapy Department\, Monarch Center for Autism; Alexandra Schriefer\, OTR/L\, Supervisory Occupational Therapist\, Monarch Center for Autism; and Sarah Dean\, OTR/L\, Supervisory Occupational Therapist\, 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 \nThe goal of this edWebinar is to increase knowledge of the developmental continuum as it relates to self-regulation\, through sensory processing\, emotional regulation\, and executive functioning skills. With this knowledge\, caregivers and educators can utilize teaching tools to promote a child’s engagement in meaningful life activities. This edWebinar is led by pediatric occupational therapists who specialize in identifying the strengths and barriers of children with autism\, in order to target outcomes for self-regulation across environments. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn about: \n\nThe Self-Regulation Model (developed by Anna Greenspan at Monarch Center for Autism) and the building blocks of the developmental continuum\nEffectively building skills to support children with autism in managing their feelings\, emotions\, and thoughts to foster participation in their learning and working environments\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to preK through high school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, therapists\, and aides. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAnna Greenspan\, OTR/L\, is Director of the Occupational Therapy Department at the Monarch Center for Autism in Cleveland\, Ohio. She has been employed at Monarch for 20 years\, overseeing treatments and IEPs of more than 160 students each year\, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of professionals. She was a guest lecturer at John Carroll University and presented on the topic of sensory supports for the Cuyahoga Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. She also guest lectured for The Autism Mini-Series presented by Cleveland Clinic. Anna also presented at Milestones Autism conference and Ohio Occupational Therapy conference on the topic of autism and the community\, and she hosted a webinar on participating in the community through the Desensitization Approach. She is also involved in adapting environments to promote the participation of children with autism in everyday activities. One of her recent projects was to create a sensory room for The Children’s Museum of Cleveland. \n \nAlexandra Schriefer\, OTR/L\, is a Supervisory Occupational Therapist at the Monarch Center for Autism. She earned her Bachelor of Health Sciences\, minor in special education and Master of Science in occupational therapy from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh\, PA. As an occupational therapy major\, Alexandra co-founded the START-Play Club\, which focused on adapting toys for students with disabilities\, and she spent time at Duquesne University working as a student researcher in the Infant Development Lab for the International Conference on Infant Studies. Her initial occupational therapy fieldwork experiences began in outpatient pediatrics\, long term acute care\, inpatient rehabilitation\, and skilled nursing. Upon moving to Cleveland\, OH in 2017\, she joined the occupational therapy team at Monarch Center for Autism. Her current clinical practice includes both school-based and acute care\, as she spends her off-time working at University Hospital Ahuja Medical Center. She has completed AOTA’s Fieldwork Education Certificate Program and co-presented with a Speech Pathology colleague at a Special Education Conference in Chicago\, IL regarding the area of Augmentative and Alternative Communication. \n \nSarah Dean\, OTR/L\, is a Supervisory Occupational Therapist at the Monarch Center for Autism. She earned her Bachelor of Liberal Arts with a concentration in human occupations studies\, minor in gender and diversity studies and Master of Occupational Therapy from Xavier University in Cincinnati\, Ohio. During her time in Cincinnati\, Sarah served as an Adaptive Aquatics Specialist for the Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s Department of Therapeutic Recreation. Sarah began her pediatric occupational therapy experience at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Perlman Center with a focus on assistive technology. She continued her occupational therapy career in Cleveland\, Ohio where she joined Monarch Center for Autism’s Occupational Therapy Department in March 2018. In addition to her practice in the school-based setting with a specialization in children with autism\, Sarah also currently works in the adult acute care setting at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Sarah furthers her involvement with children in the community\, by serving as a childcare volunteer at Providence House\, a crisis nursery that protects at-risk children and supports families throughout Cleveland. \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/autism20200220/
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SUMMARY:Leadership Essentials: How School Leaders Make Real and Lasting Change
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ivy Goggins\, Principal\, Dunwoody Spring Elementary School\, Fulton County Schools\, GA; and Joy Treadwell\, Ph.D.\, Managing Associate\, CT3\nHosted by Jim McVety\, Senior Advisor\, CT3 \nSponsored by CT3 \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIt takes more than desire to transform schools…it takes a particular mindset coupled with a specific set of skills and practices. This edWebinar covers exactly how school leaders develop tenets of change management and implement authentic school improvement. \nWatch Ivy Goggins\, of Fulton County Schools\, GA\, and Joy Treadwell as they uncover the key strategies for affecting change\, including how to: \n\nEstablish and internalize what it means to be a No-Nonsense Nurturer leader for your teachers and students\nPrepare to use effective in-the-moment feedback strategies that shift instructional practice\nStrategically introduce systems that develop asset-based mindsets to support school growth\nCollaborate with your school to build a “Culture of Excellence”\n\nDesigned for school leaders and teacher leaders with a vested interest in helping guide their schools to new heights\, this edWebinar offers real-world\, evidence-based strategies that will set your school on the path to immediate\, substantive\, and lasting change. \nThis recorded edWebinar is the first of a three-part series focused on transforming schools. Subsequent edWebinars in March and April will feature No-Nonsense Nurturer strategies to support the needs of every student\, and ways to build a coaching culture in a learning community to build collective efficacy. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of value to kindergarten through high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, lead teachers\, team leaders\, dean of students\, department chairs\, title I\, at-risk/alternative\, teacher mentors\, curriculum coordinators\, response to intervention specialists\, staff development specialists\, school board presidents\, superintendent office\, board members\, and school board office. \nRegister for part two here: Every Student Every Day: A No-Nonsense Nurturer Approach to Reaching All Learners\nRegister for part three here: Coaching in the Classroom: How Real-Time Feedback Leads to Lasting Improvement \n \nAbout the Presenters \nIvy Goggins serves as Principal of Dunwoody Springs Elementary in Fulton County Schools\, Georgia\, with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. She is skilled in K-12 education\, classroom management\, instructional design\, and differentiated instruction. She has been an education professional for 25 years and earned her master’s degree focused on educational leadership and administration from the University of West Georgia. \n \nJoy Treadwell\, Ph.D.\, Managing Associate at CT3\, is an innovative educator with a proven track record of leading schools in various capacities. Her background as a teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, and chief academic officer equipped her with unique experiences in strategic academic planning\, culture building\, school inception\, and teacher induction. Under her academic leadership\, Ivy Preparatory Academy at Gwinnett was designated as a 2011-2012 Georgia Department of Education “Rewards School”\, a distinction given to the state’s highest performing schools. Joy has worked closely with principals and school leadership teams to drive network alignment and create instructional coherency across a network of three schools. Additionally\, Joy has served as a summer analyst for the U.S Department of Education\, where she evaluated trends in the charter school sector. She holds an M.Ed. in educational administration and policy and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in the same field. \n \nAbout the Host \nJim McVety is Managing Partner of First Step Advisors and serves as Senior Advisor to CT3. Having worked with CT3 for the past 10 years\, Jim brings 20+ years of research and analysis to the discussion. Jim has hosted numerous webinars\, expert panels\, and keynote presentations during his career\, and his focus is on building the capacity of service organizations to better support educators and students. \n  \nJoin the New Models for Professional Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nCT3 offers high-value professional development and teacher trainings that build school capacity through improved pedagogy. Our approach transforms classrooms by supporting the effective creation of classroom cultures that drive academic excellence for all students\, especially those in underserved communities.
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SUMMARY:How to Conduct a Successful EdTech Audit Without Breaking the Bank or Losing Your Mind
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Suzy Brooks\, Instructional Technology Director\, Mashpee Public Schools (MA); and April Hughes\, Account Services Manager\, CatchOn\nHosted by Monica Cougan\, Product Marketing Manager\, CatchOn\, ENA \nSponsored by CatchOn \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edLeader Panel Learn more. \nIt’s estimated that U.S. school districts now spend over 13 billion dollars a year on educational technology. With such a significant investment being made by schools across the nation\, it’s imperative that education leaders possess a clear understanding of how their EdTech purchases are being used in their classrooms and can articulate in quantitative terms the impact their investments are having in relation to student performance. During this edLeader Panel\, Suzy Brooks\, Instructional Technology Director at Mashpee Public Schools in Massachusetts\, will share tips and recommendations for successfully conducting an internal EdTech audit. She discusses eye-opening trends she’s discovered in her own district through the auditing process and share how she’s leveraging the findings to save money\, create targeted professional development plans\, and produce positive outcomes in the classroom. \nThis edLeader Panel will be of interest to school and district leaders of kindergarten through high school.  \nAbout the Presenters \nSuzy Brooks serves as Director of Instructional Technology for Mashpee Public Schools in Massachusetts. Additionally\, she provides professional development and hands-on workshops for educators at local\, regional and national venues. Her work in blended learning\, student engagement\, and social media has been featured by EdWeek\, NBC News’ Education Nation\, Instructor Magazine\, Intel\, ISTE\, ASCD\, Tech & Learning\, and the NEA. Currently\, Suzy is a visiting lecturer at Fitchburg State University\, a MassCUE Pathfinder and the Massachusetts ASCD President. Suzy holds a B.S. from Bridgewater State University and an M.Ed. in Instructional Technology from Lesley University. \n \nApril Hughes\, Account Services Manager at CatchOn\, is an experienced sales and business development leader who has worked in the telecommunications\, technology\, SaaS\, and education industries. April specializes in generating new revenue and driving growth for startups and multinational organizations alike. April’s previous experience includes Director of Business Development for CrescentLink Solutions\, a leading fiber mapping software company\, and education business development with Encore Technology Group\, a system integrator \n \n \nAbout the Host \nMonica Cougan serves as Product Marketing Manager at ENA. She joined ENA in 2012. With over 30 years of experience in technology integration\, Monica oversees ENA’s partner program and product marketing initiatives. Monica’s prior work with education and the integration of technology in schools and districts helps guide ENA’s work with education partners offering outstanding programs to our schools. She has extensive experience in building collaborative network opportunities\, specifically videoconferencing and collaborative technologies. Monica continues to support national organizations advocating for the effective use of technology and supporting the needs of our education and library communities. \nJoin the Empower Data Decision-Making community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels. \n\n \nCatchOn is a user-friendly data analytics tool that collects real-time data on every device\, enabling school districts to make data-informed decisions about the apps and online tools their educators and students are using. In 2018\, CatchOn joined forces with ENA\, a leading provider of comprehensive technology solutions to education institutions and libraries across the nation. Collectively\, CatchOn and ENA leverage their respective resources and expertise to deliver critical services and solutions that help school districts produce positive outcomes in the communities they serve.
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SUMMARY:Making Equity Matter: Strategies for Getting the Conversation Started
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Tyrone Howard\, Senior Fellow\, International Center for Leadership in Education\, Professor\, Graduate School of Education\, and Associate Dean for Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion\, UCLA \nSponsored by International Center for Leadership in Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIt is human nature to disengage from conversations that make us uncomfortable\, such as gaps in equity\, issues around race and implicit bias\, and the effects of acute\, chronic\, and complex trauma on students. Educators must be prepared to understand the messy\, complex\, emotional\, cruel\, shameful\, and often contradictory messages that come with these topics in order to educate the whole child. In this eye-opening edWebinar\, Dr. Tyrone Howard will: \n\nIntroduce participants to why there is a need to talk\, teach\, and learn across differences\nShare strategies to engage stakeholders in courageous conversations around subgroups\, race-related topics\, and the effects of trauma\nShare practical tips and ideas for starting the conversation and addressing inequities in schools\n\nThis edWebinar will be of value to kindergarten through high school teachers and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Tyrone C. Howard is a Senior Fellow and author at the International Center for Leadership in Education. He is also a professor in the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies at UCLA\, as well as Associate Dean for Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion. His research examines culture\, race\, teaching\, and learning\, and he has published several bestselling books exploring these topics\, including Expanding College Access for Urban Youth. As the director and founder of the Black Male Institute at UCLA\, Dr. Howard leads an interdisciplinary group of scholars\, practitioners\, community members\, and policymakers dedicated to improving the educational experiences and life chances of males of color. He was the recipient of the 2015 UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award\, and in 2016 and 2017\, Dr. Howard was listed by Education Week as one of the 60 most influential scholars in the nation informing educational policy\, practice\, and reform. \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\n \nThe International Center for Leadership in Education’s mission is to challenge\, inspire\, and equip today’s educators – both teachers and leaders – to prepare our students for lifelong success.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20200224/
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SUMMARY:Supporting Young Children’s Brain Development Through Music
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Lili M. Levinowitz\, Director of Research\, Music Together Worldwide\, and Professor Emeritus\, Rowan University\nHosted by Lisa Chouteau\, Senior Video Producer and Manager of Video Production\, Music Together Worldwide \nSponsored by Music Together \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, hear discussion the many ways in which music participation in early childhood naturally supports the brain development of infants\, toddlers\, and preschoolers. Research continues to emphasize how important the first five years of a child’s life are for their brain development. Developmentally appropriate music activities can be an enjoyable and easy way for educators to naturally support the development of important structural changes\, neurological processes\, and cognitive skills during this very active time of development. Viewers will not only learn about some of the recent research in this field\, but they’ll come away with a deeper understanding of music’s impact on the developing brain and gain some musical tools and interaction ideas they can use to support young children’s brain development – all while also supporting their music development! Viewers will be able to use the knowledge they gain in this edWebinar to more intentionally use music in their day-to-day work with children. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to those who work with infants and toddlers. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nLili M. Levinowitz\, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus of Music Education at Rowan University. She is the co-author of the early childhood music and movement program\, Music Together\, and Director of Research for Music Together Worldwide. Dr. Levinowitz is considered a national authority on early childhood music and is actively involved in teaching very young children as well as graduate students. Her articles appear frequently in professional journals and popular magazines. She received her M.M. and Ph.D. from Temple University and her B.M. from Westminster Choir College. \n \nAbout the Host \nLisa Chouteau is the Music in Early Learning edWebinar series host. She is the senior video producer and manager of video production at Music Together Worldwide and holds a B.S. in business administration\, training\, and development from The College of New Jersey. Lisa is also an Emmy Award-winning television producer of public affairs and educational programming for Public Television and cable networks across the country. \n \nJoin the Music in 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\nAt Music Together\, we understand the importance of music in early childhood—from birth\, in fact. Because the truth is\, most people are born with enough music aptitude to play in a symphony orchestra when they are adults\, if they choose. But first we must learn how to “speak music”—to take the musical instrument we all have\, ourselves\, developing that musical capacity from a very young age. The sounds we make\, our movements\, our rhythms—these are the building blocks of music and of early childhood learning. And that’s what Music Together is all about.
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SUMMARY:Unstoppable Literacy Acceleration: Engagement\, Effectiveness\, and Equity for Diverse Learners
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Louisa Aguirre Baeza\, Director of Academic Language Programs\, Ysleta ISD (TX); Travis Monroy\, ALPs Compliance Evaluator\, Academic Language Programs Department\, Ysleta ISD (TX); Vanessa Dominguez\, Secondary Instructional Specialist\, Ysleta ISD (TX); and Sarah Ponce\, Secondary Instructional Specialist\, Ysleta ISD (TX) \nSponsored by Achieve3000 \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nLiteracy and ensuring equity for all is everyone’s responsibility as language gaps lead to literacy gaps. Students who are culturally and linguistically diverse often enter school as English Learners. Language proficiency in the home language and lack of readiness for learning to read in English may hinder their ability to fully participate in English-only instruction. This edWebinar explores ways in which school districts can accelerate learning and ensure literacy success for English Language Learners in ELA and other content areas. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to elementary through high school teachers\, principals\, superintendents\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLouisa Aguirre Baeza currently serves as Director of Academic Language Programs at Ysleta Independent School District. The district serves just over 40\,000 students\, and\, among those students\, every 1 in 4 is coded as Limited English Proficient (LEP). Ysleta’s district borders Ciudad Juarez\, Chihuahua\, Mexico. Louisa began her career as a 5th-grade bilingual teacher twenty-three years ago\, and since then has served as a technology coordinator\, university instructor\, regional professional development consultant\, assistant principal\, and director of curriculum and professional support. Louisa’s passions are curriculum and success for all. Her mantra is “Faith\, Family\, Fun\, and Fierceness” and she states\, “I value my bilingualism and the acceptance of a world filled with diverse people. I treat everyone as if they were my own – special circumstances call for special actions\, and we are definitely not all the same. I approach every day with an attitude of being fierce in all that I do.” \n \nFor over 20 years\, Travis Monroy has worked with English Learners (ELs) as a teacher\, instructional specialist and program coordinator. In his current role as the Academic Language Programs Department Compliance Evaluator in the Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) in El Paso\, Texas\, he evaluates the effectiveness of all language acquisition programs\, ensures that the YISD is in compliance with all state and federal regulations for ELs\, and oversees the secondary English as a Second Language program. He is committed to create an instructional environment that will empower ELs to remove the language barrier as an obstacle to developing personal and professional relationships\, attaining high levels of academic success\, and realizing professional goals. \n \nVanessa Y. Dominguez serves as Secondary Dual Language Instructional Specialist for the Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso\, Texas. Her career in education began in 2005\, as an English teacher at Socorro High School\, where she served students of varying language levels. She now develops and implements districtwide specialized staff training for English/ESL certified teachers\, support staff\, and administrators on specialized instructional strategies for students who are English Learners. Vanessa ensures ELAR/ESL teachers are ready to work with students in Ysleta for the growth and educational development in grades 9-12\, both in the area of English content and through the lens of language acquisition. She has taken her content knowledge and now merged it with best practices of language acquisition for ELAR/ESL classrooms. As a native El Pasoan\, and former UTEP graduate\, she is proud to serve her hometown community. Follow Vanessa on Twitter @VDomYISD. \n \nSarah A. Ponce serves as Secondary Instructional Specialist for Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso\, Texas. Sarah employs her 20+ years of experience in bilingual and ESL education to successfully support\, coach\, instruct\, and serve as a model for all middle school ESL teachers in her district. Subsequently\, she also promotes countless students’ English proficiency through diligent teacher preparation and training of best practices for successful curriculum and resource implementation. Her incessant pursuit for growth and her devotion to education have allowed her to foster and advance her competence while instructing many students throughout the years at the elementary\, middle school and college level. Follow Sarah on Twitter @SponceYISDALPS. \n \nJoin the Differentiating Instruction with Educational Technology community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAt Achieve3000®\, we believe literacy is the key to unlocking student success. Since 2001\, we have partnered with schools and districts to accelerate literacy growth for all students with our flagship PRO platform for differentiated literacy instruction. Now we also offer Smarty Ants® for personalized foundational literacy and Actively Learn™ for secondary curriculum depth. Together\, our solutions help all PreK-adult learners increase their college and career readiness and reach their full potential.
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SUMMARY:Building a Data Culture that Improves Achievement in Texas Middle Schools
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Claudia Salinas\, Education Consultant for Texas\, and Vice President\, English Learning\, Curriculum Associates \nSponsored by Curriculum Associates\, creators of i-Ready \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nData becomes much more powerful when leaders\, teachers\, and students engage with the data and use it to have conversations\, plan instruction\, and set goals. For students\, knowing their data increases engagement and promotes student ownership over their own learning. For leaders and teachers\, discussing data gives everyone a common understanding of where their students are and a clear plan of action. In this edWebinar\, discover: \n\nHow data can help Texas educators boost student achievement\nPractical strategies for building a data culture in Texas Middle Schools\nTips on using data to engage students\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of value to middle school teachers and school and district leaders in Texas. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nClaudia Salinas is Vice President of English Learning at Curriculum Associates and Regional Manager for Texas\, New Mexico\, Nevada\, and Arizona. In her current role\, Claudia is responsible for working with school districts to meet the needs of their English learners and struggling learners by bringing research-based professional development\, assessments\, and instructional materials that work in unison to provide a comprehensive system. Claudia also works with authors and editors to develop solutions to address the needs of all struggling students. \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\n For 50 years\, Curriculum Associates (CA) has been united around one common purpose: to make classrooms better places for teachers and students. In the years since\, we’ve remained driven by this mission\, introducing and then constantly improving innovative and exciting products that give every student the chance to succeed.
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SUMMARY:Climate Change on Mountain Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bernat Claramunt López\, Ph.D.\, CREAF Researcher and Professor of Ecology\, Autonomous University of Barcelona; and Cindy McGlynn\, National Trainer\, 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 \nIn this edWebinar\, learn about the mountain ecosystems and the main impacts that global change has on them. The presenters analyze the challenges for research and the opportunities that this research offers\, not only for the mountain communities (human and natural)\, but for the inhabitants of the lowlands as well. The objective of this edWebinar is to define the state of the art in mountain research and outline the most important research challenges and how they can be addressed. Viewers will see mountains as complex socio-ecological systems that need to be preserved\, not only for their natural value but also for their cultural heritage. \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. Bernat Claramunt López studies the natural communities at high elevation environments\, its resistance to the entry of invasive species\, and the effects of global change on these communities. Additionally\, he leads a capture-mark-recapture project on the alpine marmot population in the Pyrenees to understand the success of its establishment\, the effects on the host community\, and to assess the differences with the native population. Dr. Claramunt López also leads various citizen science projects and participates in the development of tools for citizen science. He has been part of the Scientific Committee of the Pyrenean Observatory of Climate Change (OPCC\, Biodiversity Action) since 2014\, and of the European Mountain Research Advocacy Network of the Mountain Research Initiative (MRI) since 2016. He is currently part of the Advisory Board of the Pyrenean Observatory of Climate Change (OPCC)\, is the CREAF representative in Euromontana\, and the coordinator of the Network for European Mountain Research (NEMOR). \n \nCindy McGlynn has been teaching since 1987 and has been training for JASON since 1998. Recently retired from being a full-time classroom educator\, inquiry fieldwork dominated her high school science classes at Goshen High School in New York\, both in the local environment and abroad with students. Some of her amazing field study programs have taken Cindy and her students to places like the rainforest in Peru and Panama\, Iceland and Yellowstone\, and Alaska and Hawaii to study earth’s geothermal systems. She started using JASON with her students in 1997 as a Teacher Argonaut on an expedition with Bob Ballard to Yellowstone National Park and has collaborated with JASON Learning to develop science lessons. Cindy trains teachers in Peru\, Panama\, and throughout the United States\, and continues to lead field programs in New York for BOCES. In addition to being a National Board-Certified Teacher\, she received the Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award and the New York State Outdoor Educator Award during her teaching career. \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.
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SUMMARY:A Framework for Digital Citizenship Implementation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kelly Mendoza\, Senior Director\, Education Programs\, Common Sense Education; and Merve Lapus\, Vice President\, Education Outreach & National Partnerships\, Common Sense Education\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 \nSuccessful digital culture-building must be intentional and proactive. Join this edWebinar to learn more about contributing factors that need to be considered when implementing digital citizenship in your school or district. Common Sense Education’s Digital Citizenship Implementation Guide provides a path for a phased framework to help you plan\, implement\, and evaluate your digital citizenship program. From how to get buy-in\, assessing your motivation and needs\, instructional plans\, educating families\, to how to become a Common Sense Recognized School or District\, the presenters discuss different models for digital citizenship implementation. Viewers will hear examples from six varied school districts driven by different needs and student populations. Though there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to digital citizenship\, you’ll be provided examples and advice that district and school leaders can use at any point in their implementation. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to school and district leaders of kindergarten through high school grade levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKelly Mendoza is Senior Director of Education Programs at Common Sense Education\, where she oversees education programming and content strategy\, including the Digital Citizenship Curriculum\, interactive games\, and online professional development for schools. She has developed research-based curricula in digital citizenship\, media literacy\, information literacy\, and social-emotional learning (SEL). She aims to develop programs that help students and schools create a positive culture around learning and technology. She has also developed educational resources and curriculum for Lucas Learning\, the Media Education Lab\, and PBS Frontline. Kelly has a Ph.D. in media and communication from Temple University. Follow her on Twitter: @kellymendoza \n \nMerve Lapus\, Vice President of Education Outreach & National Partnerships at Common Sense Education\, is responsible for the overall outreach strategy and national partnerships for Common Sense Education and oversees a team that works directly with leadership to impact communities using technology for learning and life. Collaborating with school networks\, state-level organizations\, community leaders\, and national partners\, Merve is committed to fostering a whole-community approach to digital well-being and establishing supportive learning spaces for all children and families to thrive in a world with media and technology. Merve has over 17 years of experience driving education technology initiatives across school programs and building educator confidence through professional learning and strategic implementation. Merve sits on a number of steering committees addressing school climate and state policy initiatives and currently sits on the Marketing and Communications Board for the University of San Francisco and the Children’s Creativity Museum of San Francisco. Merve holds a B.A. in psychology and sociology from the University of San Francisco \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.
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SUMMARY:Strategies to Engage Young Learners with Informational Text
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nell K. Duke\, Professor\, School of Education\, University of Michigan \nSponsored by PBS TeacherLine \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThis edWebinar shares why and how to effectively engage young children with informational text using a variety of resources—including the acclaimed children’s television and video game resources from Molly of Denali. Informational text helps young children develop word knowledge\, vocabulary\, and comprehension skills. Rising expectations necessitate children spend a substantial amount of their literacy time on informational text\, yet many teachers want to know more about how to use this text type. This edWebinar is a great opportunity to learn effective ways to meaningfully engage your children with informational text. \nDrawing from research and her knowledge of the Common Core State Standards and other standards documents\, Nell K. Duke\, Professor at the University of Michigan\, clarifies what informational text is and provide targeted strategies for its use in preschool to grade 2 classrooms. \nIn this edWebinar\,: \n\nUnderstand that informational texts have distinct purposes\, structures\, and features\nLearn to construct informational text sets and design informational writing projects\nExplore interactive read-alouds and other foundational practices for supporting students in their work with informational text\n\nWatch this information-packed edWebinar to learn how to leverage informational text as a powerful tool to help students become strong learners. This recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to preschool through elementary teachers and librarians. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nNell Duke\, Professor of Literacy\, Language\, and Culture at the University of Michigan School of Education\, focuses her work on early literacy development\, particularly among children living in poverty. She has published widely\, including her most recent book\, Inside Information: Developing Powerful Readers and Writers of Informational Text through Project-based Instruction. Duke is co-editor of The Research-Informed Classroom book series and co-editor of the Not This\, But That book series. She is the literacy consultant for the PBS KIDS television series Molly of Denali\, a program designed to help kids ages 4-8 develop knowledge and skills for interacting with informational texts through video content\, interactive games\, and real-world activities. \n \nJOIN THE LIVE SESSION\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 \nPBS TeacherLine courses offer educators online\, standards-based professional development opportunities that are tied directly to the curriculum and incorporate assignments and activities that can be used in the classroom right away. Expertly facilitated by instructors with years of experience and deep content knowledge\, PBS TeacherLine courses are the perfect way to build your skills\, enhance your knowledge and grow in your career.
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