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SUMMARY:Professional Learning in Action: Evidence-Based Practices for Student Success
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Eben Dowell\, Senior Research Analyst\, Office of Research\, Evaluation and Advanced Analytics\, Ohio Department of Education; and Diane A. Neal\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Director\, State Coordinator Rural Education Achievement Program\, Office of Federal Programs\nHosted by Candice Dodson\, Executive Director\, SETDA \nHosted by SETDA\nSponsored by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation \nWatch the Recording\nListen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, learn from Ohio Department of Education leaders about the state’s perspective on the use of evidence to support professional learning opportunities at the state level\, in districts and in schools. Also see an overview of Ohio’s Evidence-Based Clearinghouse\, and how the department aims to continue developing resources on the use of evidence-based strategies\, practices and programs. In addition\, this presentation highlights the free online professional learning community\, Professional Learning for Effective Practice: Leveraging Title IIA. The community supports the effective implementation of the federal Title IIA program. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to coaches\, administrators\, professional learning coordinators\, Title IIA leaders\, and teachers. \n  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nEben Dowell is a senior research analyst in the Office of Research\, Evaluation and Advanced Analytics at the Ohio Department of Education. He provides consultation and coordination for data-driven projects across the agency\, as well as oversight of data sharing with the external research community. His work supports the agency’s evidence-based initiatives and implementation of Ohio’s Strategic Plan for Education. Eben serves on the state’s institutional review board\, on the stewardship committee of the Ohio Longitudinal Data Archive\, and as a fellow with Harvard’s Strategic Data Project. Prior to coming to ODE in 2013\, he worked at nonprofit research centers in Rhode Island and Ohio. Eben earned his master’s degree in city and regional planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. \n \n\nDiane Neal\, Ph.D. has 34 years’ experience in education. Retiring after 30 years in public education\, Diane joined the Ohio Department of Education Office of Federal Programs. Today\, she is the assistant director in the Office of Federal Programs. Diane’s experience includes teaching grades K-9\, principal in grades K-12\, and a federal programs director for a public-school district. Diane has over 19 years’ experience working in federal programs. Today\, Diane will share Ohio’s approach to evidence-based intervention and improvement strategies during district’s compliance monitoring process. \n \n\nAbout the Host \nCandice Dodson is the executive director for the State Education Technology Directors Association (SETDA). Prior to joining the team at SETDA\, she served as the director of eLearning for the Indiana Department of Education. In that role\, Candice focused on advancing and expanding Indiana’s efforts to take advantage of technology to improve student outcomes. She and her eLearning team worked to boost the state’s efforts to connect Indiana to great ideas in educational technology\, virtual and online learning\, and new learning models and instructional practices. Her strategic work included the formation of an eLearning Leadership Cadre\, statewide professional development opportunities including the Summer of eLearning conferences\, Admin Academies\, and digital learning grants\, and resources and training to support digital learning. Prior to the Indiana Department of Education\, Candice had 20 years of experience in a variety of roles from elementary teacher\, media specialist\, and high ability educator to curriculum and technology integration specialist\, central office administrator\, and assistant principal.\nCandice’s most recent work prior to the IDOE centered on the implementation of a 6-12 one-to-one initiative\, the development of leadership programs for district administrators\, and expansion of professional development programs. Candice has previously represented Indiana on the Board of Directors of SETDA\, and the HECC (Hoosier Educational Computer Coordinators) Board. Candice continues to serve on the Indiana University School of Education Alumni Board of Directors. She has presented\, in Indiana and nationally\, various sessions and talks on leadership in the digital age. \nJoin the Professional Learning for Effective Practice: Leveraging Title IIA community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit membership association launched by state education agency leaders in 2001 to serve\, support and represent their emerging interests and needs with respect to the use of technology for teaching\, learning\, and school operations. Our current work is guided by a strategic plan\, Leading\, Inspiring and Empowering: The 2013-16 SETDA Strategic Plan\, adopted by the SETDA Board of Directors in October 2012 after extensive consultation with the membership. The SETDA mission is to build and increase the capacity of state and national leaders to improve education through technology policy and practice. \n \n \n \n \nListen to the Podcast\nWe’re happy to make podcasts available for selected panel discussions and interviews.\nIf you would like a CE certificate for this presentation\, watch the edWebinar recording and take the CE quiz. \nDownload here
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SUMMARY:A District-Wide Approach to Using Assistive Technology to Support Struggling Readers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jennifer Carr\, Assistive Technology Teacher\, Fairfax County Public Schools\, VA; and Jenn Regardie\, Assistive Technology Teacher\, Fairfax County Public Schools\, VA \nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nFairfax County Public Schools is being proactive about providing access to assistive technology for students who struggle to read. With a dedicated team of assistive technology teachers at the district level\, struggling readers are now finding new levels of confidence and academic success. In this edWebinar\, watch two of FCPS’ assistive technology team leaders in a panel presentation. Viewers will: \n\nLearn how the district embraces technology to support reading\nDiscover more about innovative assistive technology tools being used\nHear the encouraging outcomes they’ve seen in the lives of their students\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders.  \nAbout the Presenters \nJenn Regardie has worked in special education in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) for 18 years. She started her teaching career in elementary school but has spent the majority of her time in FCPS as an assistive technology resource teacher with a focus on supporting use of assistive technology in middle and high schools. She helps teachers\, staff\, and students with the implementation of audiobooks through Learning Ally and other tools to support reading. She is also the parent of a young reader who discovered a love of reading through the use of audiobooks. Jenn has an M.Ed. in special education from Lehigh University and a B.S. from Ithaca College. \n \nJennifer Carr has a passion for assistive technology (AT). She regularly works with schools and students in grades preschool to twelfth grade to find the right AT tools for those who require it. Jennifer supports students\, teachers and staff in the use and implementation for all levels of diverse learners. She has taken on many leadership opportunities within Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)\, one of them has been working with Learning Ally to support students within FCPS. Jennifer has presented at local\, state\, national and international conferences in the area of AT. She is co-author of Developing Your Assistive Technology Leadership: Best Practices for Success. \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. \n 
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SUMMARY:Sparking 21st Century Learning with Technology
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Michelle Zimmerman\, Chief Innovative Teaching and Learning Sciences Officer\, Renton Prep\nHosted by Tricia Van Hollebeke\, Sr. Product Marketing Manager\, Office 365 Education\, Microsoft \nSponsored by Microsoft Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEducators are well aware of the responsibility to prepare today’s students for an uncertain future. Cultivating transferable skills\, such as communication\, creativity\, and critical thinking are essential for future success in school\, work\, and life. But with all the technology available to students and teachers\, in can be difficult to know how to best leverage it to develop those critical 21st century skills. \nIn this edWebinar\, follow Dr. Michelle Zimmerman’s journey on creating a 21st century classroom at her school. Hear how she enhanced communication and creativity by leveraging technology like Office 365 Education\, and see how she transforms the typical art museum field trip to an interactive\, engaging\, and modern experience for all her students. This presentation will provide you with inspiration and practical details on ways you can utilize technology in your classroom to enhance 21st century skills. \nStudents and educators are eligible for Office 365 Education for free\, including Word\, Excel\, PowerPoint\, OneNote\, and now Microsoft Teams\, plus additional classroom tools. All you need is a valid school email address. Get started today. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nMichelle Zimmerman\, Chief Innovative Teaching and Learning Sciences Officer at Renton Prep School and author of Teaching AI: Exploring New Frontiers for Learning\, received her Ph.D. in learning sciences and human development from the University of Washington. With 18 years in the classroom (PreK -10th)\, her students gained international recognition through global school visits hosting Ministries of Education and Delegates from China\, Pakistan\, Serbia\, Australia\, UK\, Japan\, Brazil\, France\, Germany\, Croatia\, Taiwan\, Czech Republic\, South Africa\, New Zealand\, Wales\, Netherlands\, and U.S.A. She co-designed Renton Prep and is part of the leadership team in the first group of 17 Global Schools as part of the Microsoft Flagship Schools program. Renton Prep has won multiple awards including FETC STEM Excellence in the top three STEM middle schools in the United States in 2016. She and her students have presented at educational technology conferences\, such as Macmillan and Scientific American STEM Summit at New York Academy of Medicine and New York Academy of Sciences. \n \nAbout the Host \nFor Tricia Van Hollebeke\, education has been a long-time passion. She brings that passion to her position as a Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft for Office 365 Education. She studied early childhood development and holds a Master of Arts in teaching from Marylhurst University. She’s worked with a range of students through a variety of roles from a pre-K teacher to a high school education coach. After moving to Denmark\, Tricia had an opportunity to develop engaging classroom experiences for teachers and students around the world at LEGO Education. As an education specialist and product developer there\, Tricia created LEGO sets and learning solutions for several curriculum areas including language arts\, STEM\, and robotics. \n  \nJoin the Innovation in Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nMicrosoft in Education’s mission is to empower every student and educator to achieve more. The core of this mission is to create immersive and inclusive experiences that inspire lifelong learning\, stimulate development of essential life skills\, and support educators in guiding and nurturing student passions.
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SUMMARY:From Scribbles to Writing: Art is the First Language of a Beginning Reader and Writer
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ellen Booth Church\, Early Childhood Author\, Adjunct Professor and Keynote Speaker \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nVIEW THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nArt is the “first language” of the beginning reader and writer. Children usually draw or paint before they write. They use what might seem like just scribbles\, lines and blobs to represent things. But isn’t that what writing is all about? \nBoth art and writing are a process of symbol making and can be a means of communication. Children’s pictures are words to them and represent an essential step on the road to literacy. In this edWebinar we will: \n\nLook at the ages and stages of writing from infants to kindergarten and explore the many ways to support children’s beginning writing and art skills\nExplore the essential social and emotional aspects of art and writing expression while building an emotional vocabulary\nDevelop new ideas for process-based art activities for self-expression and story telling\nUse poetry and the work of modern artists to inspire children’s art and writing\nBuild positive and supportive strategies for talking to children about their art\nDefine the current brain research that supports the importance of art as a tool for self-expression\, language and writing\n\nThis edWebinar may be of interest to preK and kindergarten teachers.  \nAbout the Presenter \nEllen Booth Church is currently an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University\, an educational consultant\, product developer and keynote speaker. She is the mentor for Kinderpillar Preschools in India and Nepal. In addition\, Ellen has written a book on social-emotional development for Gryphon House titled Getting to the Heart of Learning: Social-Emotional Skills Across the Early Childhood Curriculum. Her newest book is Nurturing Next Generation Innovators: Open-Ended Activities to Support Global Thinking (Gryphon House).  \n \n  \nThe edWebinar recording will be posted to this page the day after the presentation. \nJoin the Classroom Management for Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nKaplan Early Learning Company is a leading international provider of products and services that enhance children’s learning.
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SUMMARY:Creating Your School's Mission and Vision
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Todd Nesloney\, Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership\, Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA); and Dr. Alice Lee\, Principal\, Richmond Street School\, CA \nProgram Host and Moderator: Shannon Holden\, Principal\, Pierce City High School\, MO \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIt has been said that a school’s mission and vision are the means by which school leaders enlist the help and participation of stakeholders to focus on an agreed-upon destination. A strong mission and vision are vital to the growth of any organization\, especially schools. How can leaders get everyone to participate in the mission and vision creation process\, and ensure the document serves the purpose it was intended to serve? \nCreating Your School’s Mission and Vision is part of a new series of edWebinars in the Principal Leadership: Making a Difference community on edWeb. This series will be based on the results of the 2019 Principal Leadership Survey where administrators shared their biggest challenges\, accomplishments\, and the topics they are most interested in. \nIn this edWebinar\, join high school principal Shannon Holden and special guests as they discuss the most effective ways to build a school’s mission and vision. This presentation is of interest to all school leaders and any educator interested in how to create positive and effective learning environments in today’s world.  \nAbout the Presenters \nTodd Nesloney is the director of culture and strategic leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He has also served as an award-winning principal of a preK-5th grade campus of over 775 students in a rural town in Texas. He has been recognized by the White House\, John C Maxwell\, the Center for Digital Education\, National School Board Association\, the BAMMYS\, and more for his work in education and with children. Todd’s first book\, Kids Deserve It!\, which was co-written with Adam Welcome\, was a runaway smash. Since then he has authored Stories From Webb and co-authored Sparks in the Dark with Travis Crowder. He also hosts the podcast Tell Your Story and is very active on social media under the moniker Tech Ninja Todd. He is passionate about doing whatever it takes for our students and helping others tell their story. \n \nDr. Alice Lee is the proud principal of Richmond Street School in California. She is an avid reader of children’s books and passionate about literacy\, learning\, education\, and instructional pedagogy. She has been an assistant principal\, teacher\, instructional coach\, professional developer\, and school site coordinator. She has also taught abroad in Korea and Thailand as an English teacher. She is a three-time UCLA graduate and completed her doctorate in educational leadership with her dissertation focused on exploring lesson study as an improvement strategy for high-stakes accountability schools\, students\, and teachers. She has an Ed.D. in educational leadership\, M.Ed. in elementary education\, and administrative credential. Find her on Twitter @dralicetlee. \n \nAbout the Host \nShannon Holden\, Principal at Pierce City High School in Missouri\, is the TechTools for the Classroom\, Teacher HELP!\, and Principal Leadership edWebinar and community host. Shannon served as an assistant principal for 20 years in Texas and Missouri\, has taught high school history and math\, and was an online instructor at the university level. Shannon presents frequently to teachers and administrators about classroom management\, maintaining positive relationships with parents\, instructional strategies that engage students\, and implementing technology in the classroom. \n  \nThe edWebinar recording will be posted to this page the day after the presentation. \nJoin the Principal Leadership: Making a Difference community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.
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SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing 2.0: Educators Love Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jill Abbott\, Sr. Vice President and Managing Director\, ETIN; Charlene Blohm\, President & CEO\, C. Blohm & Associates; David Grupper\, Creative Director\, Point Made Animation; and Lisa Schmucki\, Founder & CEO\, edWeb.net \nSponsored by SIIA \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEducators love gathering with peers to share ideas and info\, get support\, and to have a good time. Social media makes it possible for them to gather in new ways—on social networks\, in online PLCs\, on webinars\, and video conferences. How can education companies be thought leaders and participate in these virtual worlds for brand/content marketing and lead generation? \nIn this edWebinar\, explore pushing the boundaries of “social” media to reach and connect with educators. How do you get and hold educators’ attention in this fast-paced digital world? How does your engagement strategy change for teachers\, librarians\, and administrators? What are the latest tools to deploy and measure campaigns? What is the current and possible impact of privacy legislation? Bring your questions and ideas for a collaborative discussion on “social” media. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of most value to educational organizations who use social media to reach the education market. \nAbout the Presenters \nFor over 20 years\, Jill Abbott has been a leader and visionary in education. She currently serves as the Sr. Vice President and Managing Director of the education division of SIIA. Most recently\, she founded Abbott Advisor Group and focused on providing strategic planning and visioning and policy development for the role of educational technology in education innovation and transformation for federal and state governments\, businesses\, and non-profits. Previously\, she was the CEO of Continuum Education\, Associate Executive Director and COO for the SIF Association\, eLearning Strategist and Education Liaison for the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio SchoolNet\, Chief Learning Officer for para instructional designs\, Regional Curriculum Director for 9 school districts\, and a classroom teacher. \n \nCharlene Blohm\, President & CEO of C. Blohm & Associates\, Inc. (CB&A)\, developed a passion for children and education early in her career. She’s spent nearly than 30 years in the communications and marketing fields promoting education\, and is now one of the “go-to” people in the education\, special needs and workforce development industries. Charlene’s biggest strength is her understanding of the bottom-line value in developing and implementing an integrated marketing approach\, yielding the highest return for marketing and public relations investments. \n \nFor over 30 years\, David Grupper has been in the fields of art direction\, communication\, and marketing for education. He is currently the creative director and co-founder of Point Made Animation\, a creative studio specializing in customized training\, curriculum\, and explainer video for the education industry. Prior to that\, David was manager of publications and marketing for the ACLU and art director for Pace University. His earlier experience includes work for AAA\, Best Western\, Red Cross\, Planned Parenthood\, Gilda’s Club\, many major hospitals and universities\, including LIU\, Yeshiva\, Fordham and NYU. He has established and directed in-house design studios\, conceived and developed capital campaigns\, supervised photo shoots\, and designed award-winning collateral material\, advertising\, direct mail and email marketing. David is co-author and illustrator of The Paper Shtetl\, published by Schocken Books. \n \nLisa Schmucki is the founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, an award-winning professional learning network that serves the global education community. edWeb helps educators share their best ideas and practices to improve teaching and learning\, and prepare students to be successful in life. edWeb is free thanks to the support of education industry and policy leaders. Previously\, Lisa held senior management positions in educational publishing and media. Lisa is a member of the board of the SIIA Education Technology Industry Network (ETIN). She is a graduate of Princeton University and works with the university on issues of undergraduate social life and community service. Lisa has a master’s degree from the Stern School of Business at NYU. \n  \n  \nJoin the EdFocus: The Edtech Industry community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe education division of SIIA\, ETIN\, unites the EdTech community to provide thought leadership\, networking\, professional learning\, advocacy\, policy support\, and awards programs. All focusing on two primary goals: finding innovative solutions to improve teaching and learning and accelerating your success.
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SUMMARY:Part 2: Involve Parents for Greater English Learner Success
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rick Castaneda\, Training Specialist\, Rosetta Stone; and Melanie Rogers\, Training Team Lead\, Rosetta Stone \nSponsored by Rosetta Stone \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEncouraging parents to become involved is the first step toward bringing parents and educators closer together on behalf of their English Learners. From organizing workshops for parents to developing classroom language learning assignments that include families\, the process to boost involvement takes commitment—and an action plan. \nIn this edWebinar\, see the six categories of parental involvement and how educators can incorporate those categories into an effective action plan. It highlights best practices and real-world examples we have seen from districts around the country\, and review common roadblocks and discuss how to overcome the challenges they represent. Also break down the action plan to help participants begin to incorporate action steps—and ideas on what to do if it falls off track.  \nThis recorded presentation will continue the conversation from Part 1: Involve Parents for Greater English Learner Success.  \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. Learn from real-world examples of how other schools incorporate family engagement into their schools. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRick Castaneda is a training specialist at Rosetta Stone. He works with school districts all over the country to lead trainings for successful language program implementations. Rick brings experience as a former educator\, an after-school program director\, an interpreter/translator\, and a family engagement expert in the public school system in Virginia for 20 years. \n \nMelanie Rogers is the training team lead for Rosetta Stone. She energetically and passionately helps teachers across the country implement language learning solutions into their classrooms. \n \nJoin the Using Technology for Language Instruction 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\nRosetta Stone Inc. provides cutting-edge interactive technology that is changing the way the world learns languages. The company’s proprietary learning techniques—acclaimed for their power to unlock the natural language-learning ability in everyone—are used by schools\, businesses\, government organizations and millions of individuals around the world. Rosetta Stone offers courses in 30 languages\, from the most commonly spoken (like English\, Spanish and Mandarin) to the less prominent (including Swahili\, Swedish and Tagalog). The company’s core belief is that learning to speak a language should be a natural and instinctive process\, and that interactive technology can activate the language immersion method powerfully for learners of any age.
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SUMMARY:The Power of Narrative Feedback in a Standards-Based Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kathy Rogers\, Teacher \nHosted by Siobhan Nordstrom\, Community Manager\, FreshGrade \nSponsored by FreshGrade \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEngaging in meaningful conversations with students about their learning is the best way to deliver actionable feedback and to receive students’ self-assessments and reflections. Traditional grades\, 100-point scales\, averages\, bonus points and zeros are unethical and inaccurate measures that do not effectively communicate student learning. By utilizing technology to facilitate conversations about learning in the standards-based classroom\, the process of learning can become the most important product \nIn this edWebinar\,: \n\nLearn to use technology to deliver feedback – solve the problem of delivering personalized\, actionable\, timely and frequent feedback to students\nDiscover the power of student self-reflection – metacognition to advance student ownership of learning\nGain insight into the power of narrative feedback – relative to specific learning standards\, in communicating student learning better than traditional grades\nHear from students about the power of narrative feedback vs. traditional grades – using the digital portfolio system FreshGrade\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers and school district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nKathy Rogers is first and foremost a teacher of children\, but some would call her a German teacher; her nickname is “Frau.” In her classes\, they focus their learning on German and recently on Creating with Code. Her students teach her new things all the time. She believes that learning is messy\, that relationships make the difference\, and that we are all doing the best we can. Kathy is striving to improve her practice by spending her time providing her students with dynamic\, actionable feedback to help them make progress in their learning. She is a “guide on the side” not a “sage on the stage.” She is learning to “go gradeless.” She is committed to meeting her students where they are in their learning journey and helping them to make progress. Kathy is grateful for the opportunity to learn with her students every day. \n \nAbout the Host \nSiobhan Nordstrom is the community manager for FreshGrade and is certified in Adult Continuing Education. Over the last three years\, she has led dozens of professional development sessions all of which have impacted the way that educators communicate learning through eportfolios. Siobhan has extensive knowledge about the product and the various ways it is being used across the U.S. and Canada. \n \nJoin the TechTools for the Classroom community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFounded in 2011\, FreshGrade was created by a dedicated team who saw a better way to show student achievement and progression. Today\, FreshGrade is used in over 120 countries worldwide. The portfolio and assessment platform helps educators\, parents\, and students have deeper conversations about learning. Do it all with just one tool: capture evidence\, give feedback\, and track progression through standards and custom objectives. FreshGrade encourages students to own their learning while engaging parents at every turn. Start a deeper conversation about learning at www.freshgrade.com.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/techtools20190820/
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SUMMARY:How STEAM Activities Prepare Students for the Global Economy
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Amy McCooe\, CEO\, Level Up Village; Esra Murray\, Fifth Grade Teacher\, International School at Dundee\, CT; and Fran Kompar\, Director\, Instructional Technology and Digital Learning\, Wilton Public Schools\, CT \nSponsored by Level Up Village \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThis edWebinar highlights the necessity of global learning now\, provide global collaboration options available today\, and emphasize the benefits of global inclusion in all aspects of the classroom. \nThe growth of emerging and developing economies offers great opportunities but it also requires businesses to take on greater risks and require global communication and collaboration skills from its workforce. Large multinational and international companies are responding to national policy environments and realizing they need to establish local operations and alliances with local firms\, rather than just exporting to a country. They are looking for employees with 21st century global collaboration and communication skills. \nSimultaneously\, today’s young citizens have been raised with a greater awareness of global issues\, such as water scarcity and pollution\, than any other generation. In order to engage this population in STEAM\, and to remain relevant\, the learning must be authentic and fully immersed in the backdrop of the global context. To teach global citizenship\, we must recognize our role in impacting and engaging students in STEAM activities through global inclusion\, equity and diversity so they may reach their full potential in any K-12 classroom. Global project-based learning programs that connect students around the world virtually deliver the importance and immediate impact of global context when teaching STEAM in the classroom. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-8 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nAmy McCooe brings a wealth of business experience and her lifelong passion for education to the global STEAM arena. Amy co-founded and is CEO of Level Up Village (LUV)\, a global STEAM education company which was recently acquired by Language Testing International\, a Samsung Subsidiary. Level Up Village is globalizing the classroom and facilitating seamless collaboration between students around the world through global STEAM courses. Fueling her passion for project-based learning and design thinking\, Amy created and developed the LUV STEAM curriculum and collaboration methodology LUV incorporates to achieve authentic communication and collaboration between teachers and students across the globe. LUV has run programs in over 600 schools internationally creating global STEAM connections between more than 50\,000 students. Before Level Up Village\, Amy worked in management consulting and investment banking and has her BA from Trinity College in Connecticut and MBA from The University of Texas at Austin. \n \nEsra Murray is a lifelong learner loving her journey in the pursuit of creating the most desirable conditions to cultivate lifelong learners\, compassionate citizens\, conscious innovators\, and connected individuals. Recognized as a Distinguished Teacher in her district\, her expertise and passion intersect at designing\, implementing and evaluating innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Esra’s collaborative work with the classroom teachers earned the 2019 Connecticut Educators Computer Association (CECA)\, an affiliate of ISTE\, Educator Award for supporting the vision to transform learning and teaching in developing creativity and openness to new ideas through technology integration. She is a frequent presenter of her journey both locally and at international conferences. Her collaborative work has been highlighted in teacher | librarian and The International Dyslexia Association Perspectives\, peer-reviewed journals\, along with contributions to TechRepublic\, EdSurge\, International Baccalaureate Organization\, and Level Up Village. Esra shares her journey in her blog\, esramurray.com. \n \nFran Kompar is currently Director\, Instructional Technology and Digital Learning\, Wilton Public Schools in Wilton\, CT. She also serves as an educational consultant for Cooperative Educational Services (C.E.S) where she implemented a multi-year program entitled Re-Imagining the School Library (14 districts\, over 133 schools represented). She has presented on various topics\, most recently on the LMS in a digital transition\, open educational resources and co-teaching strategies. The Wilton Public Schools Library Learning Commons Program was awarded the “Bunny Yesner” Library Media Program of the Year by the Connecticut Association for School Librarians (CASL) for excellence and innovation in programming. Fran is also a columnist for the national publication\, Teacher Librarian\, and invites edWeb members to follow her on her journey on Twitter @fkompar \nJoin the STEM Learning: Full STEAM Ahead community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLevel Up Village (LUV) delivers pioneering Global STEAM (STEM + arts) enrichment courses that promote design thinking and one-to-one collaboration between Pre-K – 9 students from around the world.
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SUMMARY:All-New Digital Citizenship Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kelly Mendoza\, Senior Director\, Education Programs\, Common Sense Education; and Eisha Buch\, Senior Program Manager\, Digital Citizenship\, Common Sense Education \nHosted by Common Sense Education\nSponsored by Symantec \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nLooking for new and engaging digital citizenship resources? Common Sense Education has an all-new Digital Citizenship Curriculum free to all schools. The revamped curriculum helps prepare this generation of young learners to critically develop the skills and habits of mind as they face dilemmas in the digital world. The curriculum is guided by the research of Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and addresses current issues students face\, including cyberbullying\, online privacy\, hate speech\, news literacy\, and more. The new lessons include real-life scenarios\, new videos\, and engaging activities that help students explore complex topics. Take-home advice and activities are provided for parents. \nIn this edWebinar: \n\nLearn about the six topics covered in the new Digital Citizenship Curriculum\nDefine ways to teach digital citizenship\, including developing skills and dispositions in students\nBe introduced to activities and resources they can use with students\nIdentify ways to implement digital citizenship into their classrooms\, schools\, or districts\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKelly Mendoza oversees digital citizenship education content and strategy for Common Sense Education\, including the Digital Citizenship Curriculum\, interactive games\, and online professional development. She also has developed education resources and curricula for Lucas Learning\, the Media Education Lab\, and PBS’ Frontline films Growing Up Online and Digital Nation. Kelly has a Ph.D. in media and communication from Temple University. \n \nEisha Buch is the senior manager of education programs for Common Sense Education. She works on the Common Sense Education Digital Citizenship Program to oversee content creation and development of the curriculum. Prior to joining Common Sense\, Eisha taught middle and high school math in New York City. Eisha strongly believes all kids around the world deserve a high-quality education and that now more than ever\, digital citizenship is a critical component to their success. \n \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life. \nSymantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists. The company has evolved to become one of the world’s largest software companies with more than 18\,500 employees in more than 50 countries. We provide security\, storage and systems management solutions to help our customers – from consumers and small businesses to the largest global organizations – secure and manage their information-driven world against more risks at more points\, more completely and efficiently than any other company.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20190822/
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SUMMARY:How to Build an Effective Community Service Program
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. David R. Schuler\, Superintendent of High School District 214 and Co-founder of Transeo \nSponsored by Transeo \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nStudents gain skills to succeed and create powerful connections when they participate in community service. But too often\, students and staff track and verify these experiences with paper\, pencils and endless spreadsheets. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn how several school districts have ditched this antiquated approach and implemented a digital system that has captured thousands of hours of community service in one year while celebrating students and their impact. This comes as states are required to incorporate a non-academic indicator as part of their state ESSA accountability plans. Community service is a non-academic indicator that several states are using. \nWalk away from this recorded presentation understanding how to create a community service program that empowers both students and staff\, how to seamlessly track and verify volunteering\, and the kind of data and insights they can present to different stakeholders to tout public education’s economic impact on communities. Also learn how switching from paper and pencil to a digital system will help staff focus more on students and less on paper-based processes. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. David R. Schuler\, a national education leader and superintendent of High School District 214 in the northwest suburbs of Chicago\, is passionate about the importance of community service learning and preparing all students to be college\, career and life ready. Dr. Schuler launched Redefining Ready!\, a national initiative around post-secondary readiness\, during his time as 2015-16 president of AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. In 2018\, Dr. Schuler was named the Illinois Superintendent of the Year and that same year he was named the AASA National Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Schuler earned his bachelor’s degree from Carroll University and his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. \n \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation communities to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nTranseo is a suite of cloud-based educational solutions that helps students and staff track and report community service hours and workplace learning experiences. Transeo helps schools and districts move away from paper-based processes so counselors\, advisors\, and administrators can invest more quality time with the people who matter the most: students.
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SUMMARY:Closing the Excellence Gap for English Learners and Students of Color
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Julia Nyberg\, Professor\, Purdue University Global; and Dr. Misty LaCour\, Professor\, Purdue University Global \nSponsored by VIPKid \nWATCH THE EDWBINAR RECORDING\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEnglish Learners (ELs) and students of color are persistently underrepresented in gifted and talented programs. This underrepresentation has created an excellence gap in which the needs of high-ability ELs and students of color are not being adequately met. This is often due to the false assumption that these students need remediation instead of enrichment and acceleration. Strategies can be implemented to close this excellence gap. \nThis edWebinar shares the current statistics related to the excellence gap among ELs and students of color. Details of how the excellence gap is persisting as well as the challenges this presents for educators will be shared. The presenters share strategies that educators can implement to create a bridge between home and at school to close the excellence gap for underrepresented students. Strategies include a parent workshop and methods educators can implement in the classroom to meet the intellectual and academic needs of underrepresented students. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders at all levels. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Julia Nyberg is a professor at Purdue University Global. Dr. Nyberg was a K-6 classroom teacher and professional development expert before entering higher education. Her research focuses on curriculum and instructional design for diverse gifted and high ability students. She speaks at state and national conferences and provides demonstration lessons for school districts related to her expertise on curriculum design and differentiated instruction for diverse gifted and high ability students. Dr. Nyberg serves on professional organizations\, including as a board member for the California Association for the Gifted. \n \nDr. Misty LaCour is a professor at Purdue University Global. She has served in higher education through various teaching and leadership roles. Previous to entering higher education\, Dr. LaCour was an elementary and middle school classroom teacher. Her primary research area focuses on best practices to meet the needs of at-risk\, diverse learners in the P-12 classroom. She is active in professional organizations by serving in leadership roles at the state and national levels. \n \nJoin the Helping ELL/ESL Students Succeed community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n VIPKid is a global education technology company that connects children with the world’s best teachers for real-time online English immersion learning. VIPKid’s mission is to inspire and empower every child for the future. VIPKid believes that education is not one-size-fits-all\, rather all students are unique and the world is within their reach when connected with great teachers capable of personalizing learning and sparking curiosity.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ell20190826/
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SUMMARY:Assessing and Treating Behavior in Students with Autism
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nina Finkler\, M.Ed.\, LDT/C\, BCBA\, President of Nina Finkler Autism Services \nSponsored by STAR Autism Support \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nStudents with autism often display challenging behaviors within the classroom environment. It is important to assess these behaviors to determine the function of these behaviors in order to establish an effective treatment plan. This edWebinar provides viewers with strategies they need to assess behaviors and suggestions for treatment methods. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to preK-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, therapists\, and specialists. \nAbout the Presenter \nNina Finkler\, M.Ed.\, LDT/C\, BCBA is the president of Nina Finkler Autism Services\, LLC based in East Windsor\, New Jersey. Nina has 25 years of experience working in the field of autism. Her experience includes extensive practical application of applied behavior analysis\, curriculum development\, professional/parent training\, consultation\, and assessment. She has presented at both the state and national levels on various topics including effective teaching strategies for students with autism\, behavior management strategies\, and educational assessment. She holds a master’s degree in special education from Rutgers University and is a New Jersey licensed Learning Consultant and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Nina is on the advisory board of National Autism Resources. \n \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\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!
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/autism20190827/
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SUMMARY:Pre-K Assessments the Right Way
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Keith Kline\, OTR/L; and Valerie Zaryczny\, OTR/L \nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nPre-K assessments\, both formal and informal\, are a powerful tool in identifying your students’ progress\, discovering areas that need attention for remediation\, and providing insight into how you can adjust your curriculum to meet all of your students’ needs. Pre-K assessments enable you to assess your children holistically in the areas of writing\, language\, literacy\, and math and offer a way to communicate your students’ progress. \nThis recorded edWebinar will help you: \n\nUnderstand the purpose of informal assessments in addition to maintaining student portfolios and information gathering\nImplement three informal assessments throughout the year on readiness\, writing\, literacy\, and math\nLearn observational skills needed to assess your students in the classroom\nUtilize three observation checklists that will help guide your assessments\nUse the collected information to focus on instruction and effectively communicate to the families and others involved in the child’s education\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to pre-K teachers and school leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nKeith R. Kline received his Bachelor of Science degree in occupational therapy from Quinnipiac College in Hamden\, CT. He has been practicing pediatric OT in a school setting since September 1999. He currently works in the Coventry Public Schools in Coventry\, RI where he works with all students\, especially those with exceptionalities\, from the pre-K to middle school level. He has over 13 years of experience working with the Learning Without Tears® family of products: Get Set For School\, Handwriting Without Tears\, and Keyboarding Without Tears. He has provided numerous presentations using these programs and is a National Workshop Presenter for the Learning Without Tears company. He offers private tutoring sessions for those families that wish to help their students improve their handwriting and keyboarding skills. \n \nValerie Zaryczny received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University and a Master of Science degree in occupational therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. She has worked as a pediatric occupational therapist since 2004 with children of all ages in multiple settings including schools\, daycares\, clinics and homes. Valerie is passionate about helping young children of all abilities develop the skills necessary to be successful in the preschool and elementary school settings. She absolutely loves sharing her passion for enabling children to become successful with handwriting and keyboarding skills\, which she has done as a National Workshop Presenter for Learning Without Tears since 2011. Valerie is also a lead occupational therapist for a regional therapy company in South Carolina. She lives in the Greenville\, SC area with her husband and two children where they enjoy biking\, hiking\, camping\, traveling\, and church activities.\n \n \nJoin the Crayons\, Pencils\, and Keyboards: Inspiring Learning in Your Elementary School Classroom community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n Learning Without Tears™ provides educators and families with kindergarten readiness\, handwriting\, and keyboarding materials\, products\, and training.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/cpk20190828/
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SUMMARY:Support Positive Literacy Outcomes with Large Print
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Julie Evans\, Chief Executive Officer\, Project Tomorrow; Tasha Squires\, Librarian\, O’Neill Middle School\, Downers Grove\, IL; Bernice Homel\, Reading Specialist\, O’Neill Middle School\, Downers Grove\, IL; and Nicole Ferroli\, Teacher\, O’Neill Middle School\, Downers Grove\, IL\nHosted by Jennifer Shafer\, IMLS\, Education Sales Consultant\, Striving Readers\, Thorndike Press \nSponsored by Thorndike Press\, a Gale Company \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAccording to The Nation’s Report Card\, 67 percent of 8th graders in public schools aren’t proficient in reading. When a student isn’t reading at their grade level\, it can affect their learning as a whole. Books formatted in large print can make a big impact on literacy. The combination of a larger font and fewer words on a page helps young readers with decoding\, tracking\, fluency\, and overall comprehension. \nIn this edWebinar\, the presenters share results from a Project Tomorrow efficacy and feedback study to evaluate the impact of using Thorndike Press large print books on 4th – 11th graders at 15 schools representing a diverse set of communities. Learn the benefits associated with the effective usage of large print from the perspectives of students\, teachers\, librarians\, and administrators\, including relationships with academic outcomes\, as well as a regular print comparison. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and reading specialists. \nAbout the Presenters\n\nDr. Julie A. Evans is the CEO of Project Tomorrow and is the founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project which annually collects and reports on the authentic views of 400\,000 K-12 students\, parents and educators on education issues each year. Dr. Evans serves as the chief researcher on the Speak Up Project as well as leading research efforts on the impact of digital content\, tools and resources in both K-12 and higher education. Prior to this position\, Dr. Evans enjoyed a successful entrepreneurial career in the technology industry including with two education technology startups. She is a graduate of Brown University and earned her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of California\, San Diego and California State University San Marcos. Dr. Evans serves on several boards and advisory councils and is a frequent speaker and writer on K-12 and higher education issues around digital learning. \n \n\n \n2015 Follett Challenge winner Tasha Squires started her career as a Young Adult Librarian in a large public library district serving a diverse southwestern suburb of Chicago\, Illinois\, where she spent many hours booktalking in and working with the middle and high schools in the area. Currently\, she is the school librarian at O’Neill Middle School in Downers Grove\, IL where she spends her days engaging students and teachers in the process of furthering their 21st century skills and developing a love for reading. She is the author of Library Partnerships: Making Connections Between School and Public Libraries published by Information Today\, INC. She is the creator and main contributor of the blog Books in the Middle and you can contact her on Twitter @tasquires.\n \n\nBernice Homel is the reading specialist at O’Neill Middle School in Downers Grove\, IL. This is her 20th year of teaching and has been both a classroom and reading support teacher. You can contact her on Twitter at @Bhomel1. \n \n\n\nNicole Ferroli is a seventh grade reading and language arts teacher at O’Neill Middle School in Downers Grove\, Illinois. Nicole began teaching in room 212 at O’Neill 19 years ago and continues to do the same today. She has a self-diagnosed obsession with her classroom library and is extremely passionate about creating and supporting lifelong readers. During the 2018-2019 school year\, Nicole Ferroli was nominated for and won the Distinguished Service Award for Downers Grove District 58. Nicole is very dedicated to the growth and success of her students. She is also very committed to her two young boys\, Joey and Vinny\, and her husband\, Tim. \n \n\nAbout the Host \nAfter 20 years in education as a teacher\, librarian\, digital learning specialist\, and district-level administrator\, Jennifer Shafer joined the team at Thorndike Press to bring awareness of the power of large print for striving readers and help in the fight for student literacy. \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\nThorndike Press\, a Gale company\, publishes unabridged reprints in large print format for middle grade and young adult readers since 1999 and our catalogue of nearly 400 titles grows monthly with high-interest fiction and nonfiction books\, including contemporary classics\, award-winners and bestsellers. Our commitment to producing high quality\, 100% guaranteed large print books supports young readers as they develop the skills necessary to become successful\, confident\, lifelong readers.
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SUMMARY:Computer Science Fundamentals: How to Teach K–8’s Six Essential Coding Concepts
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Charlotte Cheng\, Curriculum Specialist\, Wonder Workshop; and Faith Plunkett\, Technology Coach\, Decatur City Schools\, AL \nSponsored by Wonder Workshop \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWhat are the most important coding concepts for teachers to teach and students to learn in K–8? How can teachers make these concepts understandable\, fun\, and relevant for students? Whether you are beginning your journey into computer science with no experience or a seasoned educator looking for new activities to bring coding to life in your classroom or school\, this recorded edWebinar will provide you with resources you need. \nDiscover new ways to introduce sequencing\, loops\, conditionals\, variables\, and more as two leaders in instruction\, technology integration\, and computer science take you on a complete tour of the coding fundamentals. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-8 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, technology leaders\, instructional coaches\, and technology integrationists. \nAbout the Presenters \nWith over 15 years of curriculum design experience\, Charlotte Cheng\, Curriculum Specialist at Wonder Workshop\, has developed curriculum content for Wonder Workshop\, the Walt Disney Company\, Save the Children\, LeapFrog\, and several edtech startups. Her expertise is creating effective and engaging content for kids at the intersection of education\, media\, and technology. Charlotte has also taught in a variety of K-12 classroom settings and one of her workshops was featured on ABC News. She received her BS in cognitive science and MA in elementary education at Stanford University. In her spare time\, Charlotte likes to draw on walls\, sidewalks\, faces\, and once in a while\, the good old traditional piece of paper. \n \nFaith Plunkett is an instructional technology coach for Decatur City Schools in Decatur\, Alabama. Before she transitioned into the role of technology coach\, she was an entertainment technology academy teacher for Huntsville City Schools. Faith holds an elementary education degree from Athens State University. She is an active member of the ISTE STEM PLN Leadership Team and travels across the country collaborating with other educators on practices related to computer science and makerspaces. \n \nJoin the Coding & Robotics K-8 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\nWonder Workshop creates engaging\, hands-on learning tools\, programming languages\, and curriculum that bring STEM and coding to life for grades K-8. Robotics fosters critical thinking skills at an early age\, encourages creativity\, and turns students into makers rather than consumers. Wonder Workshop is the creator of the Dash and Dot robots. Let’s inspire students to be future leaders in technology. Find out more at makewonder.com
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SUMMARY:Supporting English Language Learners with Free Digital Tools
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Will Lewis\, Principal PM Architect\, Microsoft Translator; Sara Beebe\, Educator and Professional Learning Specialist; and Mike Tholfsen\, Principal Product Manager\, Microsoft Education \nSponsored by Microsoft Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nDistrict leaders\, school leaders\, and teachers all have a desire to reach every student. Many schools have increasingly diverse classrooms and are striving to break through language barriers to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn and succeed both in school and at home. In this edWebinar\, discover tools that are built in\, mainstream\, and free from Microsoft that support English language learners and their families. \nWe discuss three common communication scenarios: teachers communicating with guardians and parents\, teachers communicating with students\, and students communicating with each other. We demonstrate ways to implement free Microsoft tools to enhance communication in all three scenarios. From Translator for live captioning and translation in the classroom to Immersive Reader for text translation and visual cues to Microsoft Teams for live events and parent meetings\, you’ll gain an understanding of how to leverage a myriad of free tools to break through language barriers and reach every student! \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nWilliam Lewis is Principal Technical Program Manager with the Microsoft Translator team and has led the team’s efforts to build Machine Translation engines for a variety of the world’s languages\, including threatened and endangered languages. He has more recently been working with the Translator team on Speech Translation and Transcription\, developing the features that allow students to use Microsoft Translator in the classroom\, for both multilingual and deaf and hard of hearing audiences. Before joining Microsoft\, Will was Assistant Professor and founding faculty for the Computational Linguistics Master’s Program at the University of Washington. Before that\, he was faculty at CSU Fresno\, where he helped found the Computational Linguistic and Cognitive Science Programs at the university. He received a bachelor’s degree in linguistics from the University of California Davis and a master’s and doctorate in linguistics\, with an emphasis in computational linguistics\, from the University of Arizona in Tucson. \n \nSara Beebe has been an educator for over a decade and her heart will always belong in the middle school English classroom\, where she spent the majority of the last ten years. In order to better meet the needs of English language learners (and as a former ELL student herself)\, she decided to step away from the classroom to work with students that need additional educational support. When she is not working with students\, she travels across the country as a professional learning specialist for i2e\, a Microsoft Global Training Partner. Sara works with education professionals from many different places and gets to share her passion for Microsoft educational tools as she shares personal anecdotes on how these have impacted her life and the lives of her students. \n \nMike Tholfsen is a principal product manager on the Microsoft Education team focusing on inclusive classrooms\, learning tools and OneNote Class/Staff Notebooks. He is passionate about education and has been regularly working with students and teachers around the world over the past ten years to create products that improve student outcomes. \n \nJoin the Technology in Schools 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\nMicrosoft in Education’s mission is to empower every student and educator to achieve more. The core of this mission is to create immersive and inclusive experiences that inspire lifelong learning\, stimulate development of essential life skills\, and support educators in guiding and nurturing student passions.
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SUMMARY:The Empowered Superintendent: Driving K-12 Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Deborah Kerr\, Superintendent\, Brown Deer School District\, WI\, President of AASA; Dr. David Schuler\, Superintendent\, Township High School District 214\, IL\, Chair\, CoSN Superintendents Advisory Panel\, AASA 2018 Superintendent of the Year; and Keith Krueger\, CEO\, CoSN \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\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThe Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) is pleased to partner with edWeb.net for a second year as together we resume our monthly edWebinars based on CoSN’s Empowered Superintendent Initiative. The goal of this “Super-Connected” edWebinar series is to help current and aspiring superintendents and district leadership teams build on their knowledge\, skills\, and confidence in leading digital transformations. \nIn this first edWebinar of the 2019-2020 season\, Superintendents Dr. Deborah Kerr and Dr. David Schuler\, and CoSN CEO Keith Krueger\, share best practices and recommended strategies for leading technology transformations. Specific strategies outlined in The CoSN Empowered Superintendents Toolkit is reviewed from the perspectives the superintendents. Additionally\, Keith highlights “Hurdles\, Accelerators and Tech Enablers” from CoSN’s recent report on Driving K-12 Innovation. Dr. Kerr and Dr. Schuler share examples from their own experiences in working with their boards\, school leaders\, and their communities in leading teaching and learning to meet the needs of today’s students. \nThe Empowered Superintendent is a CoSN initiative dedicated to helping superintendents\, aspiring superintendents and district leadership teams build their knowledge\, skills and confidence as technology leaders. The Empowered Superintendent Toolkit is a free resource developed by AASA and CoSN for school district leaders. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular value to superintendents\, assistant superintendents\, district technology leaders\, and those aspiring to those positions.\ \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Deborah Kerr is Superintendent of Brown Deer School District\, one of the most diverse 4K-12th grade districts in the state of Wisconsin with 1\,600 students which includes 79% students of color and over 50% students in poverty. She brings 40 years of educational experience to her position and is in her 13th year as Superintendent in Brown Deer and very proud to be a Brown Deer Falcon! She is noted for her vision in closing achievement gaps and a passionate advocate of character education by fostering community partnerships. Her leadership trademark is a commitment to all students with high-quality learning environments\, developing collaborative work teams of professionals\, and accelerating personalized learning for all students. Promoting global citizenship and cultivating 21st century skills for her students has always been a hallmark of her leadership. She is also deeply committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of the school organization. \n \nDr. David R. Schuler is the 2018 Illinois and National Superintendent of the Year. Known for his ability to inspire and build leaders\, he spearheaded Redefining Ready!\, the national movement to redefine what it means for students to be college\, career and life ready while serving as the 2015-2016 President of AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. Dr. Schuler leads High School District 214\, Illinois’ largest high school district\, where he led the development of an innovative instructional philosophy around personalized learning experiences focused on career pathways\, early college credit\, and industry credentials that enables students to discover their futures while still in high school. The 44 pathways align with the 16 national career clusters and students gain real-world experience through youth apprenticeships and workplace learning experiences. Dr. Schuler earned his bachelor’s degree from Carroll University and his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. \n \nKeith Krueger is CEO of CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking)\, a nonprofit serving as the voice of K-12 school system technology leaders. CoSN’s mission is empowering educational leaders to leverage technology to realize engaging learning environments. In 2016\, Technology & Learning selected him as one of the “big 10” most influential people in edtech\, and the Center for Digital Education identified him as a Top 30 Technologist/Transformer/Trailblazer. In 2008 he was selected by eSchool News as one of ten people who have had a profound impact on educational technology over the last decade. Keith has a global reputation as a key thought leader and has organized many senior-level United States delegations to visit Australia\, Asia\, Europe and South America to examine best practice in ICT in education. In fall of 2015\, Keith conducted a Work Study on digital equity at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. \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:Communicating by Generation: Boomer\, GenX\, and Millennial Parent Preferences
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Julie Evans\, Chief Executive Officer\, Project Tomorrow \nSponsored by Blackboard \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nFollowing trends observed in the consumer marketplace\, three quarters (77%) of schools and districts are now leveraging mobile-enabled social media tools for their school-to-home communications. \nA complicating factor in the rollout of mobile apps and social media for communications is the existence of multiple generations within a district’s parent community including Baby Boomer\, Gen X and Millennial parents as well as an increasing number of grandparents as education guardians. This reality has significant implications for school districts as they envision\, create and implement new strategies for engaging with parents. \nIn this edWebinar\, we share results from a new report based upon the views of over 20\,000 parents nationwide spanning from Millennials to Baby Boomers about their preferences for engaging with their children’s teachers\, hearing about school news and receiving crisis or alert communications. From texting to Facebook posts\, what really works for today’s parents in terms of school-to-home communications? \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and communications and PR directors.  \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Julie A. Evans is the CEO of Project Tomorrow and is the founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project which annually collects and reports on the authentic views of 400\,000 K-12 students\, parents and educators on education issues each year. Dr. Evans serves as the chief researcher on the Speak Up Project as well as leading research efforts on the impact of digital content\, tools and resources in both K-12 and higher education. Prior to this position\, Dr. Evans enjoyed a successful entrepreneurial career in the technology industry including with two education technology startups. She is a graduate of Brown University and earned her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of California\, San Diego and California State University San Marcos. Dr. Evans serves on several boards and advisory councils and is a frequent speaker and writer on K-12 and higher education issues around digital learning. \n  \nJoin the Family Engagement & Community Outreach in K-12 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 Blackboard\, we’re shaping the future of education with big ideas that are transforming the face of education. Every day we’re helping millions of people around the world find new ways to learn\, connect and advance. With innovative technologies and solutions we’re bringing them closer to the knowledge they seek and the potential they can achieve.
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SUMMARY:Teaching Students with Dyslexia: Early Warning Signs and Effective Intervention with Structured Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Suzanne Carreker\, CALT-QI\, Principal Educational Content Lead\, 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\, Dr. Suzanne Carreker\, CALT-QI discusses: \n\nHow dyslexia impacts the reading process\nHow educators can recognize the early warning signs of dyslexia at different grade levels\nHow to provide effective interventions with structured literacy to ensure all students become successful readers and confident learners\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, reading specialists\, and special education teachers. \nAbout the Presenter\n\nDr. Suzanne Carreker\, CALT-QI is the principal educational content lead at Lexia Learning. She is the recipient of the 2018 International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Margaret Byrd Rawson Lifetime Achievement Award\, in addition to the HBIDA Nancy LaFevers Community Service Award for her contributions to students with dyslexia and other related learning differences. Dr. Carreker’s steadfast determination to ensure all children become successful readers and confident learners continues to be the driving force behind all of her work. \n\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\nLexia Learning\, a Rosetta Stone company\, is dedicated to ensuring all students become successful\, confident readers.
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SUMMARY:Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion in All Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Melody McAllister\, Flocabulary Platinum MCE; and Joquetta Johnson\, Flocabulary Platinum MCE and Library Media Specialist \nSponsored by Nearpod \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, learn about why culturally responsive teaching is vital for all classrooms and how to take steps to create safe\, justice-minded\, and inclusive learning opportunities for all students. Learn about culturally responsive and social justice pedagogy and understand what it should look like in every classroom regardless of demographics. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nMelody McAllister began teaching in Texas in 2004 and has taught first\, fifth\, and fourth grades in the public school system. She homeschooled her oldest child in kindergarten and now returns to being a home educator after the recent move to Anchorage\, Alaska. She will be teaching preschool\, first grade\, third\, and fifth grades to her children. She and her husband have five children. Melody is a contributing author for ​The Fire Within: Lessons From Defeat that Have Inspired a Passion for Learning​ by Mandy Froehlich. She is a recipient of the 2017 Garland NAACP Educator of the Year\, and her first children’s book will be on the market this fall\, titled​ I’m Sorry Story​ by EduMatch Publishing. She is also the logistics manager for EduMatch Publishing and helps manage the social media sites and the EduMatch Publishing Facebook community. Melody is a member of ISTE and most recently spoke in Philadelphia about using technology to promote diversity and inclusion in the classroom. \n \n\nJoquetta L. Johnson is a passion-driven\, award-winning library media specialist\, educator\, and national speaker. As an educator for social justice\, Joquetta’s favorite part of the job is leveraging technology\, hip-hop and culturally relevant pedagogies to excite\, engage\, empower\, and enable ALL students to enjoy learning while achieving academic success\, amplifying their voices\, and pursuing personal interests. Joquetta is the 2019 recipient of the American Association of School Librarians’ Roald Dahl’s Miss Honey Social Justice Award. With more than 20 years of experience in librarianship\, educational technology\, and higher education Joquetta is a highly sought-after keynote speaker\, trainer\, and knowledge broker. Known for her passion-driven and energetic presentation style\, Joquetta inspires educators and leaders to “think\, teach and lead as if\, there is no box\,” by infusing culturally sustainable and 21st century pedagogies into their instructional practices and work environments. \nJoquetta implements best educational practices as a high school library media specialist in Baltimore County and as an adjunct instructor at Morgan State University in the School of Education and Urban Studies. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in curriculum and teaching. Her research interest lies in the implementation of hip-hop based education as a culturally responsive pedagogy to cultivate student engagement and positive learning outcomes in urban learning environments. \n \nJoin the Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching 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\nCulturally-relevant videos and creative activities that spark student engagement. The most comprehensive Student Engagement Platform for K-12 teachers.
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SUMMARY:Changing Our Relationships with Grades
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Starr Sackstein\, NBCT\, Author\, Blogger\, and Constant Learner \nSponsored by FreshGrade \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nHow do you use grades? Are they effective? \nIn this edWebinar\, learn the ways classroom teachers and administrators can adjust current practices to increase learning for all students. With a focus on reflection\, self-assessment\, and feedback\, you can change the conversation in the classroom to be one that is more than a grade on a piece of paper. Also explore how to shift the conversation to one that is about growth. Viewers will consider their current beliefs around grading systems. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to preK-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nStarr Sackstein has been an educator since 2001 and is currently an educational consultant with the Core Collaborative. Her last position was as the director of humanities in the West Hempstead Union Free School District. Starr received national board certification in 2012 and was recognized as an outstanding educator that year by Education Update. She is also a Certified Masters Journalism Educator through the Journalism Education Association (JEA) and served as the New York State director for JEA. Most recently\, she was named an ASCD “Emerging Leader” class of 2016 and had the opportunity to give a TEDx Talk called A Recovering Perfectionist’s Journey to Give Up Grades. \nShe is the author of Teaching Mythology Exposed: Helping Teachers Create Visionary Classroom Perspective; Blogging for Educators; Teaching Students to Self-Assess: How Do I Help Students Grow as Learners?; The Power of Questioning: Opening Up the World of Student Inquiry; Hacking Assessment: 10 Ways to Go Gradeless in a Traditional Grades School; Peer Feedback in the Classroom: Empower Students to Provide Effective Peer Feedback; and Going From Teacher to Leader Without Losing Your Mind. She blogged on Education Week Teacher at Work in Progress and has contributed to several other publications. Starr has travelled the world sharing ideas about assessment reform in Dubai and South Korea and is hoping to continue changing the system for kids everywhere. \n \nJoin the TechTools for the Classroom community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFounded in 2011\, FreshGrade was created by a dedicated team who saw a better way to show student achievement and progression. Today\, FreshGrade is used in over 120 countries worldwide. The portfolio and assessment platform helps educators\, parents\, and students have deeper conversations about learning. Do it all with just one tool: capture evidence\, give feedback\, and track progression through standards and custom objectives. FreshGrade encourages students to own their learning while engaging parents at every turn. Start a deeper conversation about learning at www.freshgrade.com.
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SUMMARY:Engagement Strategies for Students with Attention Challenges: Lower Anxiety and Raise Confidence
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ezra Werb\, M.Ed.\, Educational Therapist \nSponsored by Free Spirit Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \n“Pay attention!” No classroom teacher wants to keep repeating these words. This presentation is for teachers whose classrooms include students with ADHD or other attention challenges. For these students\, sitting in class seven hours a day\, five days a week…it’s like they’re hummingbirds stuck in a cage. It can be incredibly difficult and stressful for teachers to help them remain engaged. \nIn this edWebinar\, educational therapist Ezra Werb\, M.Ed. shares his strategies for lowering students’ anxiety\, raising confidence\, and increasing engagement. First\, he covers the basics about how ADHD and executive function (EF) deficits affect students’ classroom experiences. He then dives into the strategies of student support he’s fine-tuned over a dozen years. To illustrate how to implement these strategies and clarify why they can be effective in creating incremental successes\, he shares colorful anecdotes about his former students. \nThe strategies do not require you to change your teaching style\, alter your curriculum\, or be an entertainer. They’re all about small adjustments you can incorporate smoothly. Strategy topics include: \n\nIncorporating student interests\nIncreasing writing production\nLowering reading anxiety\n\nAfter the edWebinar\, you will better understand the impact of attention issues and have strategies you can implement immediately. This recorded presentation will be of interest to K-8 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders.  \nAbout the Presenter \nEzra Werb\, M.Ed. formerly a behavior interventionist and resource specialist teacher and currently an educational therapist\, has been working with students with attention deficits\, learning challenges\, and spectrum disorders in typical classroom settings\, resource rooms\, and one-on-one academic support scenarios for more than a dozen years. Ezra earned his master’s in special education with a concentration in educational therapy from Cal-State Northridge and is a member of the Association of Educational Therapists. He lives in Boston\, Massachusetts\, where he works in private practice with students with ADHD\, spectrum disorders\, dyslexia\, anxiety\, and other learning challenges. \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:Building Blocks for Including and Teaching Young Children with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Susan R. Sandall\, Ph.D.\, Professor Emeritus\, College of Education at University of Washington\, and Senior Advisor for EarlyEdU Alliance\, University of Washington \nSponsored by Brookes Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThis edWebinar provides information about the development\, use and latest revision to Building Blocks for Teaching Preschoolers with Special Needs\, a multi-tiered framework for planning and providing individualized support and instruction for young children with disabilities or other special needs. Learn about the four levels of support as well as practical\, research-based practices for use in inclusive classrooms and other early learning environments. Become familiar with our various forms and resources for planning\, teaching\, and monitoring children’s progress. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to preK teachers and school and district leaders\, and early childhood faculty\, early childhood special education faculty\, and curriculum and instruction department chairs. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Susan Sandall is Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington (UW). She has directed personnel preparation projects\, developed curriculum materials for all age groups\, and published materials on educational practices to facilitate optimal outcomes for infants\, toddlers\, and preschoolers with disabilities. Her scholarly interests are effective instructional practices for young children with disabilities in inclusive settings\, the changing roles of teachers of young children\, and effective approaches to professional development and knowledge utilization. Dr. Sandall was Principal Investigator of the National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning for the Office of Head Start; the Center continues its work as the EarlyEdU Alliance at Cultivate Learning at UW. She serves on the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Commission on Recommended Practices and has edited publications on the practices. Dr. Sandall is on the editorial boards of Journal of Early Intervention and Topics in Early Childhood Special Education. \n \nJoin the Teaching All Students: Practical Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFounded in 1978\, Brookes is an independent\, highly respected educational publishing company with a strong focus on helping all people—with and without disabilities—reach their potential. We publish 50+ new titles a year on screening and assessment\, early intervention\, inclusive and special education\, autism and other disabilities\, literacy\, behavior\, communication\, and more.
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SUMMARY:5 Mindfulness Practices for Back to School with Bari Koral
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bari Koral\, kids yoga expert and popular recording artist \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nNow that school is back in session and everyone is once again experiencing the hustle and bustle of a new year\, let’s start the year with clarity and calm. In this edWebinar\, kids yoga expert and popular recording artist Bari Koral shares five mindfulness activities you can incorporate into your classroom right away. She also shares insightful tips on how teachers can approach the upcoming school year with calm and extra positivity.\nWhether you are new to mindfulness or have been teaching for awhile\, Bari shares fresh inspiration on starting your year off right. Learn the connection between mindfulness and the brain\, effective and age-appropriate relaxation tools for children plus some child-friendly yoga poses and popular yoga songs! Following up on her first edWeb presentation\, Bari brings a powerful review plus fresh ideas and inspiration for your classroom. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-5 teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders.  \nAbout the Presenter \nEvery day thousands of children\, parents and teachers enjoy Bari Koral’s songs and activities for kids yoga and mindfulness. After grappling with anxiety for almost a decade\, Bari dove deep into the world of yoga and meditation to help restore and heal her nervous system. Since then she has shared the powerful benefits of yoga and mindfulness to almost 30\,000 educators (and counting). A beloved recording artist and kids yoga expert\, Bari is the host of Yogapalooza\, the first national kids yoga TV show. Bari was the original yoga teacher for Jet Blue airlines and has presented on yoga and meditation to dozens of Fortune 500 companies. She has performed numerous times at the White House and has been featured in People Magazine and The New York Times. Bari is a favorite at conferences and has keynoted at the National Kids Yoga Conference multiple times. \n  \nJoin the Classroom Management for Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nKaplan Early Learning Company is a leading international provider of products and services that enhance children’s learning.
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SUMMARY:Empowering Competency-Based Learning Throughout a District
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Katie Martin\, Vice President of Professional Learning\, Altitude Learning; Dr. Kimberly Hatten\, Director of Curriculum\, Instruction and Assessment\, Futures Academy; and Symon Hayes\, Senior Learning Designer\, Altitude Learning \nSponsored by Altitude Learning \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nChanging students’ learning experiences starts with changing professional learning experiences. In this edWebinar for school and district leaders\, panelists share a competency-based approach to professional learning that builds internal capacity into schools and districts scaling their learner-centered practices. This competency-based model for professional learning starts with a rubric-based self-assessment of current pedagogical practices to inform goal setting. From there\, learners engage in relevant\, contextualized\, and personalized learning pathways. The result? Professional learning experiences that drive meaningful change and establish a model and learning cycles for both professional and student learning throughout a district or school. \nViewers will gain a framework for impactful professional learning\, learn about assessment tools and strategies that support and inform a competency-based approach to learning\, and hear from school leaders using the model. This recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to K-12 school and district leaders.  \nAbout the Presenters \nKatie Martin\, Ph.D. is Vice President of Professional Learning at Altitude Learning where she supports schools and districts in their shift to learner-centered education. Before joining Altitude Learning\, she served as Director of District Leadership at the Buck Institute for Education\, which prepares students for the future through project-based learning. Katie began her career as a middle school English language arts teacher and also served as an instructional coach and led a mentoring program for new teachers in her district. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in middle school education\, and her doctoral studies focused on new teacher induction. A leader\, teacher\, and speaker\, Katie believes that if we want to change how students learn\, we must change how educators learn. She is the author of Learner Centered Innovation: Spark Curiosity\, Ignite Passion\, and Unleash Genius. \n \nKimberly Hatten is dedicated to serving students through transformational teaching. In her role as the director of curriculum\, instruction and assessment at Futures Academy she serves all 16+ campuses and their exceptional teaching teams. Her areas of expertise include teacher preparation and curriculum development with a focus in equitable learning for diverse students. She holds a doctorate in education in educational leadership from the University of Southern California where her research focus was on multimodal composition and teacher preparation. Prior to joining Futures Academy\, she taught English language arts at the middle school and high school levels. \n \nSymon Hayes is the senior learning designer at Altitude Learning where he designs and facilitates professional learning experiences that support educators shifting to learner-centered practices. With over 25 years of experience in education as a classroom teacher\, school-based and district-wide instructional coach\, learning designer\, and professional learning facilitator he has a deep understanding of instruction and assessment practices for learners of all ages. His work is informed by extensive collaborations with schools and districts across the country\, his tenure at Eagle County School District in Colorado\, teaching in the UK where he is from\, and degrees in art\, education\, and education design technology. He also presents at conferences and is a regular at the annual Deeper Learning Conference at High Tech High. \n  \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAltitude Learning is an educator-run startup powering the growing learner-centered movement. With both professional learning and a software platform\, it meets schools and districts where they are and accelerates their shift to learner-centered education.
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SUMMARY:Bringing Humor and Storytelling to STEM Projects
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jenni Light\, Senior Manager\, Insights and Strategy\, Cartoon Network; John Britt\, Writer/Producer\, Cartoon Network Creative Group; and Chris Rettstatt\, Product Manager\, Wonder Workshop \nSponsored by Wonder Workshop \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nInfusing humor and heart into kids’ robotics can have a powerful impact on engagement\, as it enables students to form emotional connections to STEM learning content. In this edWebinar\, you’ll learn creative strategies to help you connect robotics to relatable real-world scenarios so that your students carry the learning with them beyond the project and classroom. \nThe presenters—Jenni Light\, Senior Manager\, Insights and Strategy for Cartoon Network\, John Britt\, Writer and Producer for Cartoon Network\, and Chris Rettstatt\, Product Manager for Wonder Workshop—share details and personal stories from their current collaboration. They also introduce illustrative examples from other inspiring projects that use story and humor to unleash kids’ natural creativity. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, technology integrationists and specialists\, and instructional coaches of preK through junior high grade levels.  \nAbout the Presenters \nJenni Light began her career in toy design and became fascinated in the science and behavior behind play. After leaving toy design\, she continued her post-graduate work in design-based ethnographic field research and began working with fortune 500 companies as well as educators to understand the overlapping spaces in learning\, play\, and technology. Since joining Cartoon Network\, Jenni has had the opportunity to work and create in spaces encompassing entertainment\, technology\, and social-emotional learning while identifying new ways to bring humor and heart to our fans. \n \nJohn Britt has been making video nonsense for nearly 20 years\, ranging from chuckle-inducing commercials to mirth-inspiring music videos. Currently\, his nonsense-making skills are utilized by Cartoon Network’s Creative Group\, where he writes promos and short-form content for shows such as Craig of the Creek\, Infinity Train\, and Ben 10. In his spare time\, he enjoys building lo-fi electronic musical devices created with Arduinos\, Raspberry Pis\, old-school integrated circuits\, and plenty of fumbling guesswork. \n \n\nChris Rettstatt has been creating content and products for kids for 20+ years. A big fan of interactive content\, Chris’ current focus is on creating play and learning experiences at the intersection of narrative\, robotics\, and the endless ingenuity of kids. Chris was recently Digital Editor at Highlights for Children\, and he currently serves as Product Manager at Wonder Workshop\, where he is developing missions for the Wonder League Robotics Competition. \n \nJoin the Coding & Robotics K-8 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\nWonder Workshop creates engaging\, hands-on learning tools\, programming languages\, and curriculum that bring STEM and coding to life for grades K-8. Robotics fosters critical thinking skills at an early age\, encourages creativity\, and turns students into makers rather than consumers. Wonder Workshop is the creator of the Dash and Dot robots. Let’s inspire students to be future leaders in technology. Find out more at makewonder.com
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SUMMARY:5 ELL & Language Learning Tips\, Tricks\, and Tools
DESCRIPTION:Presented by David Fisher\, Learning Engagement Manager\, Rosetta Stone\nHosted by Melanie Rogers\, Training Team Lead\, Rosetta Stone \nSponsored by Rosetta Stone \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nA new school year brings with it the annually recurring question: What new and exciting ways can teachers engage students in class? With so many resources to choose or borrow from\, how can language teachers cut through the helpful noise to find answers they can use right away? \nStart the year off right! In this edWebinar\, we share five fun and effective strategies to motivate students and complement your ELL and language learning program. Whether your language learning is for English or foreign language learners\, traditional or tech-driven\, these approaches are easily adjustable to complement your lessons. Learn effective classroom strategies and how to use them. \nBy setting up language corners in the classroom\, all students will have the chance to participate in engaging activities designed to reinforce their emerging speaking\, reading\, writing\, and listening skills. Learner self-direction and creativity is at the heart of each of these flexible strategies that are easily adapted for other classroom content. What you learn in this edWebinar can be applied throughout the school year. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders who are working with their English language learners or teaching foreign languages.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDavid Fisher is the learner engagement manager at Rosetta Stone. He joins Rosetta Stone after engaging educators of all levels across multiple locations with Discovery Education. David holds master’s degrees in elementary education and special education and has had the honor and pleasure of working with students\, both adults and children\, for more than 20 years. \n \n \nAbout the Host \nMelanie Rogers is the training team lead for Rosetta Stone. She energetically and passionately helps teachers across the country implement language learning solutions into their classrooms. \n \nJoin the Using Technology for Language Instruction 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\nRosetta Stone Inc. provides cutting-edge interactive technology that is changing the way the world learns languages. The company’s proprietary learning techniques—acclaimed for their power to unlock the natural language-learning ability in everyone—are used by schools\, businesses\, government organizations and millions of individuals around the world. Rosetta Stone offers courses in 30 languages\, from the most commonly spoken (like English\, Spanish and Mandarin) to the less prominent (including Swahili\, Swedish and Tagalog). The company’s core belief is that learning to speak a language should be a natural and instinctive process\, and that interactive technology can activate the language immersion method powerfully for learners of any age.
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SUMMARY:Digital Badge Credentials: Preparing Students with Special Needs for Employment
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Amy Spriggs\, Associate Professor\, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling\, University of Kentucky; Shelley Mauer\, Executive Vice President\, Education Associates; and Heidi Speese\, Customer Care and Outreach Division Manager\, NOCTI\nHosted by Ben Lovell\, Research and Production Manager\, Education Associates \nSponsored by Education Associates\, Inc. \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nDigital Badge Credentials are an exciting innovation in the field of career preparation and life skills instruction. These tools offer a means to validate individual achievements and create a common language between employers\, students\, and educators. \nThis edWebinar explores how teachers are using Digital Badge Credentials to increase opportunities for all students\, including those with autism and other special needs. Our presenters demonstrate how these tools allow students to accurately advertise their abilities and provide employers with a reliable means of assessing potential. Key objectives include: \n\nExplain what Digital Badge Credentials are\, their importance to the educational community and the benefits to employers\, educators and individuals\nIdentify a gap between student skill development and successful employment for students with special needs\nUnderstand the importance of career exploration\, job preparation and life skills acquisition using evidence-based practices\nDetail how educators utilize Digital Badge Credentials to recognize specific\, career-oriented student achievements\nFollow the student experience with Digital Badge Credentials—in the classroom and with potential employers\nDescribe the full impact of these efforts\, including a reduction of communication barriers and a boost in student confidence\n\nIncreasingly\, educators acknowledge the need for resources to help their students develop and communicate key career and employability skills. Explore how to prepare your learners to be job and life ready with Digital Badge Credentials. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, school and district leaders\, transition coordinators\, special ed directors\, and CTE prep instructors at the middle school\, high school\, and higher education levels. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Amy Spriggs is an associate professor in the Department of Early Childhood\, Special Education\, and Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Kentucky. She received her Bachelor of Science\, Master of Education\, and doctorate degrees in special education at the University of Georgia. While pursuing her degrees\, Dr. Spriggs taught in the public schools\, giving her over 10 years of experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and students with moderate/severe disabilities. Dr. Spriggs continues working with this population through consultations\, practicum and student teaching supervision\, research\, and international partnerships in India and Guatemala. She teaches courses related to assessment\, teaching\, and research methodology. Her research interests include practical systematic instructional strategies for individuals with disabilities\, increased independence\, evidence-based practices\, and technology. She has authored peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on these topics. \n \nAfter receiving her teaching degree from Murray State University\, Shelley Mauer worked with the University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Council on Higher Education prior to co-founding Education Associates in 1980. Shelley is responsible for the strategic planning\, leadership and supervision for the company’s research and development efforts as well as its training division. She strives to deliver proven and effective hands-on career exploration\, employability and life skills programs incorporating evidence-based practices for all types of learners. As a National Technical Assistance Provider for the U.S. Depts. of Education and Labor\, she regularly works with states to develop programs to meet federal/state mandates and guides the correlations of the company’s programs to national standards. \n \nHeidi Speese serves as the division manager for customer care and outreach (CCO) at NOCTI. Heidi’s expertise is in working with educational organizations at the local\, state\, and national levels on customized assessment and system solutions that support program and student success. She leads a team of professionals in customer service\, marketing\, and outreach initiatives and guides the development of training workshops\, resources\, and customized account and program management options for NOCTI clients. Heidi holds degrees in business from Ferris State University and Davenport University and serves as a trustee on her local intermediate school district board. \n \nAbout the Host \nThe son of two career teachers\, Ben Lovell grew up surrounded by an emphasis on education. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a BA in English literature and psychology\, he spent a decade in hospitality management\, traveling the country and honing his leadership abilities. Returning to his home state of Kentucky\, Ben discovered Education Associates\, where he rekindled his passion for communication and education. An avid writer\, he champions the ability of information to enrich our lives and empower our youth. At Education Associates\, Ben utilizes his writing and leadership skills to help develop curricula and enable his colleagues to serve the educational needs of our youth. \nJoin the Supporting Students with Special Needs 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\nEducation Associates is the leading provider of career exploration and practical life skills for all students\, including those with special needs. Through our Digital Badge Credential program\, we empower learners to become ‘Job and Life Ready’ and showcase their abilities to potential employers.
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SUMMARY:K-12 Instructional Materials: What’s New in 2019
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kathy Mickey\, Senior Analyst\, Simba Information \nSponsored by Simba Information\, a business of MarketResearch.com \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWatch an edWebinar with Kathy Mickey\, Senior Analyst of Simba\, for an overview of Simba’s latest research report\, Publishing for the PreK-12 Market\, 2019-2020\, which examines changes in market demand and how the publishing industry is meeting those changes. Simba Information projects the overall instructional materials industry will grow at a compound annual rate of 2.1%\, reaching $9.24 billion in size by 2022. \nThe recorded presentation will cover the major types of instructional materials being used in school classrooms and the trends in the changing market. Demand will continue to range from the printed page\, particularly for reading\, to the growing use of artificial intelligence\, or AI\, particularly for moving students through difficult topics. Learn more about: \n\nWhat’s hot and what changes are ahead in coming years: 2019-2022\nWhat’s driving change in the types of materials being used\n\nLearn more about these trends and the updated edition of this annual report into market forces that are shaping the demand for instructional materials in nine specific categories: basal core curriculum\, courseware\, statewide tests\, digital supplements\, print supplements\, manipulatives\, trade books\, video and classroom magazines. \nAbout the Presenter \nKathy Mickey is Senior Analyst and Managing Editor of the Education Group at Simba Information\, where she leads research on the preK-12 and college education markets. Kathy writes the bi-weekly B2B business intelligence newsletter Educational Marketer and works on a number of annual market forecast reports. She joined Simba in 2000 after many years as a reporter and editor at weekly and daily newspapers\, where her focus was education. \n \nJoin the EdFocus 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\nSimba Information is widely recognized as the leading authority for market intelligence in the media and publishing industry. Simba’s extensive information network delivers top quality\, independent perspective on the people\, events and alliances shaping the media and information industry\, including the K-12 education market. Simba publishes newsletters and research reports that provide key decision-makers at more than 15\,000 client companies around the globe with timely news\, analysis\, exclusive statistics and proprietary industry forecasts.
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