BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//edWeb - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:edWeb X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://home.edweb.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for edWeb REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190501T150000 DTSTAMP:20190501T190553Z CREATED:20190401T135219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T190553Z UID:29730-1556719200-1556722800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Push Past It! A Positive Approach to Challenging Behavior DESCRIPTION:Presented by Angela Searcy\, Ed.D.\, Educational Consultant and Seminar Leader\, Erikson Institute\, Owner and Founder\, Simple Solutions Educational Services \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThis edWebinar outlines a guide to effective behavior planning for intense challenges. Angela Searcy\, Ed.D. discusses effective but practical functional assessment tools designed for educators BY educators. She will also outline each phase of the process\, what to expect\, and what tools support a continuous cycle of each step: \n\nSelf-reflection and identification of implicit bias\nContext analysis\nIdentification of prevention strategies\nReplacement skills\nNew responses\nReviewing the results\n\nDr. Searcy also explains the structure that supports good behavior planning from all adults including parents and staff members. This presentation will be of interest to preK-3 teachers and school and district leaders\, and will outline tools to help educators MATCH a strategy to their unique students and program and WORK the strategy when it’s not working! \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Angela Searcy holds a B.A. degree in English and secondary education with teacher certification through the state of Illinois\, and an M.S. degree in early childhood development from Erikson Institute\, with a specialization in infant studies. She also has a doctorate in education with a specialization in assessment and response to intervention. Her research revolves around brain-based learning as assessed by CLASS and its correlation to aggressive behaviors in preschool children. Angela\, who began as educator in 1990\, is the owner and founder of Simple Solutions Educational Services\, and has experience at all levels of education. She is currently a seminar leader and continuing education instructor at Erikson Institute\, a professional development provider for Teaching Strategies\, LLC\, a Teachstone Affiliate Trainer\, a member of the Classroom Assessment Scoring System CLASS Community Advisory Board\, and an author for Gryphon House Publishing. A former neuro-developmental specialist\, Angela has specialized training in neuroscience and is a nationally recognized speaker. She has been featured on Chicago’s WGN Channel 9 News\, Chicago Public Radio’s Chicago Matters\, Chicago Parent and Chicago Baby Magazines. \n  \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nGryphon House\, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bookchats20190501/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190501_bookchats-event-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190430T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190430T170000 DTSTAMP:20190430T211240Z CREATED:20190325T135108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T211240Z UID:29608-1556640000-1556643600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:SEL and Academic Learning Catalyst: Growth Mindset DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Desiree Margo\, Principal\, Redmond Early Learning Center; and Dr. Kendra Coates\, Growing Early Mindsets (GEM) Author\, and Professional Learning Specialist\, Mindset Works \nSponsored by Mindset Works \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nOver the years\, as educators around the world have worked to translate growth mindset into practice\, various definitions and understandings have emerged. For some\, growth mindset is part of the larger field of social and emotional learning (SEL)\, included within the SEL competency of self-awareness. While others view growth mindset and SEL as separate constructs. Both have been viewed as supplementary approaches that can feel like “one more thing” taking teachers’ time away from core academic learning. \nGrowth mindset is the foundation for ALL learning and is the catalyst to cultivating growth mindset- and SEL-related knowledge\, attitudes\, and behaviors\, improving academic outcomes\, and nurturing the whole learner. In this edWebinar\, Dr. Desiree Margo and Dr. Kendra Coates share insights and examples from the field on how educators can access growth mindset as the foundation for ALL learning and integrate growth mindset\, SEL\, and academic learning. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to preK-5 teachers\, librarians\, school counselors\, special education teachers\, school and district leaders\, and instructional coaches. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Desiree Margo has been actively engaged in education for 34 years\, including 20 years teaching at various levels prior to going into school administration. She has served as the assistant director of student services\, as well as principal of an elementary school and now at The Redmond Early Learning Center! Desiree has been leading efforts to instill a growth mindset foundation fueling development of social and emotional learning (SEL) in order to nurture the whole child and improve academic/behavioral outcomes for hundreds of students within a new early learning school model at The Redmond Early Learning Center since 2016. She received both her master’s and doctorate degrees in educational leadership and is passionate about providing opportunities for ALL students. Her personal vision is Every Child\, Every Chance\, Every Day! \nDr. Kendra Coates is a steadfast believer in accessing and celebrating our unlimited potential (UP). She is a learner\, educator\, mom\, author\, consultant\, and coach. She is the author of Growing Early Mindsets™ (GEM™)\, a new literacy-based teaching and learning framework from Mindset Works\, the global leader in developing growth mindsets. Kendra has over 20 years of preK-12 teaching and leadership experience. She currently serves as Regional Director of P-3rd Education in Oregon. She holds an M.A.T. in special education\, an M.S. in curriculum and instruction\, and a D.Ed. in educational methodology\, policy\, and leadership\, as well as educational licenses in literacy\, preK–12 special education\, early childhood and elementary education\, and school administration. She consults and leads schools\, districts\, and organizations in growth mindset\, SEL\, design thinking\, P-3rd education\, and family engagement. \nJoin the Engaging Early Learners community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nMindset Works was co-founded by one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of motivation\, Stanford University professor Carol S. Dweck\, Ph.D. and K-12 mindset expert Lisa S. Blackwell\, Ph.D. The company translates psychological research into practical products and services to help students and educators increase their motivation and achievement. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learningp320190430/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190430_learningp3-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190430T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190430T160000 DTSTAMP:20190430T200225Z CREATED:20190313T201455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T200225Z UID:29502-1556636400-1556640000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:6 Steps to Create a Content-Rich K-12 Website DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michelle Reese\, Public Relations Coordinator\, Higley Unified School District\, AZ; and Aimee Mackenzie\, Public Relations Technician\, Higley Unified School District\, AZ \nSponsored by Blackboard \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nHow can you best provide information to your community with your website? \nHigley Unified School District in Arizona sent a survey to their community last May to collect feedback on their communication strategy. The results kicked off a series of changes to their website that revolutionized the way they share content with their website visitors. \nWatch this edWebinar to learn the six steps Higley has identified that will help you revamp your website content. By the end of the presentation\, you’ll be able to answer: \n\nWho are your audiences?\nWhat is the goal for each page?\nWhen will each page be viewed? Year-round or seasonally?\nWhere should the page live within your website?\nHow should the page look visually?\nWhy is your website performing or not performing?\n\nWatch this edWebinar to learn how to review\, revamp\, and evaluate your website’s success. This recorded presentation will be of interest to communications professionals\, public relations leaders\, webmasters\, superintendents\, tech leaders\, and principals. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nMichelle Reese joined the Higley Unified School District in 2013 as the public relations coordinator after a nearly 20-year career in journalism. Since then\, the public relations team has grown from two people to a four-member team\, plus an intern. The team today oversees website content and compliance\, public and media communication\, crisis communication\, marketing\, social media and public information requests. The team put a new focus on website content to align with the district’s new strategic plan\, adopted in 2017. As the team’s leader\, Michelle helps drive the team’s goal to stay strategic in planning and focus…often with a coffee or two in hand. \n \nAimee Mackenzie joined the Higley Unified School District in 2016 to assist the public relations team with website compliance and the district’s OCR compliant. She quickly learned how to navigate the website\, identifying areas for improvement in terms of delivery and content. In 2017\, she became the district’s PR technician\, responsible for website and social media. In 2018\, the Arizona School Public Relations Association awarded Higley two awards for website creation: a new Higley History page and a new Kindergarten page. Designed by Aimee\, both pages were driven by the team’s desire to create engaging information for the community\, with an eye to keep information easy to follow and OCR compliant. \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. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/engagement20190430/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190430__engagement-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190430T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190430T133000 DTSTAMP:20190501T172616Z CREATED:20190326T134843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T172616Z UID:29635-1556627400-1556631000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Character Education: Interview with Medal of Honor Recipient Hiroshi Miyamura (Korean War) DESCRIPTION:Watch the Recording\nListen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSign up for this upcoming edWebinar in the Medal of Honor Character Development Program’s edWebinar series. \nPlan for your class to watch the on-demand recording with Medal of Honor Recipient Hiroshi Miyamura. Miyamura was awarded the Medal of Honor for engaging in hand-to-hand combat after his company had been attacked\, then administering first aid to the wounded and directing their evacuation while he stayed behind. He then bayoneted his way through infiltrated enemy soldiers to a second gun emplacement and assisted in its operation. When the intensity of the attack necessitated the withdrawal of the company Miyamura ordered his men to fall back while he remained to cover their movement\, despite being severely wounded\, fighting ferociously against an overwhelming number of enemy soldiers. \nThis edWebinar is an inspiring learning opportunity for middle and high school students to connect directly with an American hero. Interviews with Medal of Honor Recipients are part of the Medal of Honor Character Development Program\, a free program that helps students build character and promotes responsible citizenship through a deeper understanding of stories of courage and sacrifice. Before watching them recorded edWebinar\, we encourage teachers to review Miyamura’s story with their class. Student viewers must view the program with their teacher. \nAbout the Presenter \nCpl. Miyamura\, a member of Company H\, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. On the night of 24 April\, Company H was occupying a defensive position when the enemy fanatically attacked\, threatening to overrun the position. Cpl. Miyamura\, a machine-gun squad leader\, aware of the imminent danger to his men\, unhesitatingly jumped from his shelter wielding his bayonet in close hand-to-hand combat\, killing approximately 10 of the enemy. Returning to his position\, he administered first aid to the wounded and directed their evacuation. As another savage assault hit the line\, he manned his machine gun and delivered withering fire until his ammunition was expended. He ordered the squad to withdraw while he stayed behind to render the gun inoperative. He then bayoneted his way through infiltrated enemy soldiers to a second gun emplacement and assisted in its operation. When the intensity of the attack necessitated the withdrawal of the company Cpl. Miyamura ordered his men to fall back while he remained to cover their movement. He killed more than 50 of the enemy before his ammunition was depleted and he was severely wounded. He maintained his magnificent stand despite his painful wounds\, continuing to repel the attack until his position was overrun. When last seen he was fighting ferociously against an overwhelming number of enemy soldiers. Cpl. Miyamura’s indomitable heroism and consummate devotion to duty reflect the utmost glory on himself and uphold the illustrious traditions on the military service. \n \nAbout the Host \nCathy Ehlers Metcalf joined the Medal of Honor Character Development Program as Vice President of Education in 2015 after serving as a Regional Curriculum Trainer. Cathy taught college-level writing for over 33 years in Southern California. Cathy’s father was a World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. Those experiences gave Cathy a great respect for both the Medal of Honor and a passion for service to our Nation’s Veterans. \n \nJoin the The Medal of Honor Character Development Program community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe Medal of Honor Character Development Program is a curriculum resource built on the values of courage\, commitment\, sacrifice\, citizenship\, integrity\, and patriotism. Its living history videos and accompanying lessons teach students that ordinary people can meet great challenges and make the world around them a better place. Each lesson highlights skills such as writing\, collaboration\, and critical thinking. With two available curriculum options (elementary and secondary)\, the resources are appropriate for K-12 students and beyond. Assignments and activities fit efficiently into existing disciplines\, time periods\, and schedules. \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 URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/cmoh20190430/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190430_cmoh-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190429T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190429T180000 DTSTAMP:20190429T220009Z CREATED:20190326T130922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T220009Z UID:29628-1556557200-1556560800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Inspiring STEM Learning for Young Girls: Tips from Research and the Classroom DESCRIPTION:Presented by Amanda Sullivan\, Ph.D.\, Associate Director\, Early Childhood Technology Graduate Certificate Program\, Tufts University\, MA; and Kim Collazo\, K–5 STEM Lab Teacher\, Robbins Elementary School\, NC \nSponsored by Wonder Workshop \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWhy are women still drastically underrepresented in fields like computer science and engineering? When (and how) should educators focus on piquing interest of girls in these fields? Beginning as early as kindergarten\, there are technologies and teaching strategies that educators can employ to ensure that children of any gender or background are given equal access to STEM. Children who are exposed to quality STEM programming at an early age demonstrate fewer gender-based stereotypes regarding STEM careers and fewer obstacles entering these fields as adults. It is critical for educators to reach girls early in order to make a lasting impact on the choices they see for themselves later in life. \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, through personal stories and research findings shared by the presenters—a researcher who studies the gender divide in STEM and has brought robotics and engineering content to hundreds of young children in the U.S.\, Denmark\, and Singapore\, and an educator who provides weekly STEM classes to pre-K through 5th grade students—you will see the current gender divide in STEM and discover what educators can do about it. Explore technologies\, teaching strategies (including no-tech approaches)\, and curricula that will inspire\, excite\, and engage the next generation of female scientists and engineers. Walk away with learning activities and role-modeling practices you can put into place to boost girls’ interest and confidence in STEM immediately after watching this edWebinar. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to preK-8 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and technology specialists and integrationists. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Amanda Sullivan is the associate director of the Early Childhood Technology Graduate Certificate Program at Tufts University and a postdoctoral researcher with the DevTech Research Group. Her research examines how children develop gender stereotypes toward STEM and investigates strategies for increasing girls’ confidence and interest in STEM. Amanda also has a decade of experience as an educator\, having taught coding\, robotics\, drama\, and more in formal and informal learning settings. She is the co-creator of the ScratchJr Coding Cards (No Starch Press) and author of the book Breaking the STEM Stereotype: Reaching Girls in Early Childhood (Rowman & Littlefield) to be released later this year. Learn more about Amanda at amandaalzenasullivan.com \n\nKim Collazo has been a public school educator for 28 years. She has experience as a 4th\, 5th\, and 6th grade classroom teacher. She holds North Carolina licensure in regular and special education\, as well as academically/intellectually gifted\, has National Board Certification\, and was awarded an NC State Kenan Fellowship creating multi-user immersive science games for elementary students. Her passion is integrating technology and engineering in relevant ways\, and she has Level 1 Google Certification. She currently works as an elementary STEM teacher at Robbins Elementary in Moore County\, NC\, where she serves 430 pre-K through fifth grade students. Learn more about Kim at kimcollazo.weebly.com. \n\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 URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/code20190429/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190429_code-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190429T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190429T170000 DTSTAMP:20190429T210508Z CREATED:20190325T203034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T210508Z UID:29619-1556553600-1556557200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Managing Student Behavior on a Trip: How Ready Are You? DESCRIPTION:Presented by Julie R. Beck\, Contributing Writer\, Teach & Travel Magazine \nSponsored by SYTA – The Student & Youth Travel Association \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWith the amount of time and effort you’ve dedicated to pulling together the perfect student trip\, don’t let problematic student behavior disrupt your plans. Travel often ignites a sense of adventure and freedom in students—and that is important—but it can also trigger problematic student behavior. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn tried-and-true tips from an educator with student travel expertise. You’ll walk away with a student behavior management checklist that promotes a positive learning environment\, no matter where you’re going. This recorded presentation will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nJulie R. Beck is a world traveler having visited all 50 states\, all 7 continents and 87 countries. Julie leads high school and college students on study abroad trips\, works at international Girl Scout camps and travels on her own. She is the President of the Mount Olive Chamber of Commerce (NC)\, an adjunct faculty member teaching recreation & tourism classes and a freelance writer for “Teach & Travel” magazine. Julie received her Masters degree in Parks\, Recreation & Tourism from NC State University. \n \nAbout the Host \nCarylann Assante joined SYTA and the SYTA Youth Foundation in 2010. Her professional experience includes association and nonprofit management\, hospitality and tourism\, and academic enrichment programs for students and youth. \n \nJoin the Teach & Travel 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 SYTA is the non-profit\, professional trade association that promotes student & youth travel and seeks to foster integrity and professionalism among student and youth travel service providers. SYTA is “The Voice of Student and Youth Travel.® URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/travel20190429/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190429_travel-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T180000 DTSTAMP:20190425T220137Z CREATED:20190315T153006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T220137Z UID:29523-1556211600-1556215200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Monitoring Student Cell Phone Use: What's YOUR Plan? DESCRIPTION:Presented by Shannon Holden\, Principal\, Pierce City High School\, MO \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nOne of the most challenging aspects of teaching in the 21st century is regulating the use of cellphones during class time. Students are utilizing all the tricks in their arsenal\, such as wireless earbuds\, bluetooth speakers\, and other below-the-radar methods to use their devices without being detected. How are teachers keeping this phenomenon under control? \nIn this edWebinar\, high school principal and teacher coach Shannon Holden examines techniques to minimize the negative impact of phones in the classroom. Elementary through high school educators will benefit from attending this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenter \nShannon Holden\, Principal at Pierce City High School in Missouri\, is the TechTools for the Classroom and Teacher HELP! 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 \nJoin the Teacher HELP! 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  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teacherhelp20190425/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190425-teacherhelp-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T170000 DTSTAMP:20190425T210221Z CREATED:20190306T182918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T210221Z UID:29410-1556208000-1556211600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Educators and Social Media: Avoiding the Pitfalls DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jamie Knowles\, Senior Manager\, Educator Professional Learning Programs\, Common Sense Media \nHosted by Common Sense Education and Sponsored by Symantec \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWhile social media presents a host of opportunities for educators to connect with their students and to prepare students to be savvy digital citizens\, it also requires educators to walk a fine line. How can they make the most of tools like Twitter\, Facebook\, and YouTube\, while also upholding appropriate boundaries that protect the privacy and well-being of students? \nIn this edWebinar\, Jamie Knowles\, Senior Manager of Educator Professional Learning Programs at Common Sense Media\, shares strategies for helping teachers use social media in a way that benefits their students\, their school\, and themselves. This recorded presentation will be of interest to elementary through high school educators. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAs Senior Manager of Educator Professional Learning Programs at Common Sense Media\, Jamie Knowles creates online professional development services for teachers. Prior to his work at Common Sense\, Jamie taught middle school English in Oakland\, California\, for eight years. For the 2016–2017 school year\, he received an Excellence in Teaching award and was one of three finalists for Teacher of the Year in Oakland Unified School District. While teaching\, he also successfully implemented a $200\,000 school-wide blended-learning program funded by the Rogers Family Foundation and led professional development on a wide range of teaching strategies. Jamie holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Eugene Lang College and a master’s degree in philosophy and education from Teachers College at Columbia University. \n  \n\nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life. \n  \nSymantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists. The company has evolved to become one of the world’s largest software companies with more than 18\,500 employees in more than 50 countries. We provide security\, storage and systems management solutions to help our customers – from consumers and small businesses to the largest global organizations – secure and manage their information-driven world against more risks at more points\, more completely and efficiently than any other company. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20190425/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190425_commonsense-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T160000 DTSTAMP:20190425T200501Z CREATED:20190312T190456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T200501Z UID:29482-1556204400-1556208000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Engaging Early Learners with Technology: Sharing Research and Best Practices DESCRIPTION:Presented by Scott Miller\, Ph.D.\, Principal\, Avonworth Primary Center\, PA; and Emily Neff\, Public Policy Associate\, Trying Together\nHosted by Christina Luke\, Ph.D.\, Director of Digital Certifications and Credentialing at Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, the presenters discuss the best practices for technology use with young children (birth through age five) and their families\, as well as how to support early childhood educators in grades K-3 with effective technology strategies. Research on technology use in early childhood education from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Common Sense Media provide the framework. With digital devices becoming more readily available in school settings\, the logistics of implementing technology in the classroom as a tool for learning must be examined in order to utilize emerging technology most effectively. \nThe edWebinar also shares insights from a roundtable facilitated by Hi5!\, a kindergarten readiness and registration campaign in the Greater Pittsburgh Region. The roundtable served as a professional development and networking event for over 20 school districts to share best practices for how they are using technology to support the transition to kindergarten for students and families. The discussion included developmentally appropriate technology use across the early childhood continuum. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to preK-3 teachers and school leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Scott Miller is Principal at Avonworth Primary Center (K-2)\, part of the Avonworth School District located in Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania. His expertise and interests include early childhood education pedagogy\, creativity in the elementary school setting as part of effective lesson design\, implementation of Common Core State Standards\, and the development of makerspaces. Dr. Miller holds leadership positions on his district’s technology committee and on Allegheny County’s Hi5! Kindergarten Transition Committee and is an active member of Trying Together. \n \nEmily Neff serves as a public policy associate for Trying Together\, engaging in statewide and local advocacy and policy activities with the goal of expanding access to high-quality early care and education. She supports the public policy agenda through research and the creation of issue briefs\, white papers\, and a variety of professional development resources\, including webinars and workshops focused on developmentally appropriate practice and the early learning continuum. Additionally\, Emily serves as the coordinator for Hi5!\, a kindergarten registration and readiness project for over 40 school districts in Allegheny County. Previously\, Emily worked as a family support coordinator for a superintendent in New York City and as first grade teacher. \n  \nAbout the Host \nChristina Luke\, Ph.D.\, Director of Digital Certifications and Credentialing\, leads the Marketplace Research initiative at Digital Promise which is focused on increasing the amount of evidence in the edtech marketplace. Before joining Digital Promise\, Christina led program evaluations for federal and state initiatives and delivered professional development and technical assistance to school districts at Measurement Incorporated. Formerly a high school English teacher\, Christina left the classroom to study education policy with a desire to improve student outcomes by offering a practitioner’s perspective to education research. Christina earned a Ph.D. in education administration and policy from the State University of New York at Albany and a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and English from Boston College. Follow her on Twitter @ChristinaLukeDP. \n \nJoin the Research and Evidence in Edtech community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nDigital Promise was created with the mission to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learn. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/research20190425/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190425-research-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T180000 DTSTAMP:20190424T220726Z CREATED:20190319T142903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T220726Z UID:29553-1556125200-1556128800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Building a Schoolwide Culture of Reading DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair\, New Canaan High School\, CT; and Melissa Thom\, M.A.\, Teacher Librarian\, Bristow Middle School\, CT \nSponsored by Mackin Educational Resources \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nReading may seem like an independent activity but for children who are developmentally wired to seek and feed on peer connections\, social reading transforms what some kids think of as a chore into a something they enjoy. Connecting learners with books is a gift that lasts a lifetime. \nWatch Michelle Luhtala and Melissa Thom in this edWebinar as they share innovative ideas that will get learners of all ages engaged in reading! This recorded presentation will be of interest to K-12 librarians\, teachers\, and administrators.  \nAbout the Presenters \nMichelle Luhtala is the Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut and was one of five school librarians named as a “Mover and Shaker” by Library Journal in 2015. She is the winner of the 2011 “I Love My Librarian” Award and the Library Association’s 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award. The New Canaan High School Library won AASL’s National School Library Program of the year in 2010. Follow her on Twitter @mluhtala. \n  \nMelissa Thom\, M.A. is a teacher librarian at Bristow Middle School in West Hartford\, CT. She earned her bachelor’s in elementary education from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota\, a master’s in elementary education from Northern Arizona University and a master’s in educational psychology/gifted and talented from the University of Connecticut. She spent 12 years teaching grades four to six as a classroom teacher\, and four years ago she earned her library media specialist certification from the ARCLMS program. She is the vice president of the Connecticut Association of School Librarians\, a member of the Customer Advisory Board for Scholastic Book Fairs\, a 2019 AASL Social Media Superstar Reader Leader finalist\, and her most recent publication was an article in the June issue of School Library Journal entitled\, NGSS Maker Challenges. \nJoin the Emerging Tech for Schools and Libraries community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n Mackin is one of the top providers of library and classroom materials for grades PK-12. Working with over 18\,000 publishers and a database of nearly 3 million printed titles\, and more than 1.9 million digital titles\, Mackin supplies print books\, eBooks\, online educational databases\, audiobooks and video resources to schools around the globe. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/emergingtech20190424/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190424-emergingtech-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T180000 DTSTAMP:20190423T220751Z CREATED:20190301T162302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T220751Z UID:29382-1556038800-1556042400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Tips for Surviving All Types of Assessments as a Classroom Teacher DESCRIPTION:Presented by Vernice Y. Jones\, Candidate in the M.Ed. in School Counseling program\, Freed-Hardeman University\, TN \nHosted by Dr. Monte Tatom\, Associate Professor of Education\, Freed-Hardeman University\, TN \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, hear from Vernice Jones\, a candidate in the M.Ed. in School Counseling program at Freed-Hardeman University\, on helpful tips for educators regarding various types of assessments. Vernice discusses essential tips for how to feel less stressed during testing time\, planning\, and organization and relieve anxiety for both educators and students. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to all educators\, specifically new and pre-service teachers\, by giving them essential resources to be well prepared and confident in conducting any assessment. \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nVernice Jones received her bachelor’s degree in biology from Lane College in 2003. She obtained her master’s degree in education from Grand Canyon University in 2009. She then began teaching in 2006 at Airways Middle School as a 7th grade science teacher. Vernice became a candidate in the M.Ed. in School Counseling program at Freed-Hardeman University in December 2017. Her goal is to become a professional school counselor and obtain a doctorate in counseling and serve a vital role in maximizing student achievement to ensure that the whole child is being served. \n  \nAbout the Host \nDr. Monte Tatom received his Ed.D. in educational administration at Auburn University. He has been in K-12 education for 26 years as a teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, and coordinator of staff development. He retired from Mobile County Public School System in December 2005. He began working at Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) in January 2006. He is an associate professor of education within the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at FHU. He currently has over 13 years in higher education. He has actively been involved in educational technology since taking his first computer course at the University of South Alabama in Mobile\, AL during spring 1983 (EDM 510: Micro-computing Systems in Education). You can follow Dr. Tatom on Twitter @drmmtatom \n \nJoin the Tech4TeacherEd community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/tech4teachered20190423/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190423_tech4teachered-event-e1551458190424.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T170000 DTSTAMP:20190423T210925Z CREATED:20190312T163102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T210925Z UID:29479-1556035200-1556038800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Engaging Children with Music and Movement DESCRIPTION:Presented by Stephen Fite\, President and Artist\, Melody House Inc. \nSponsored by Frog Street Press \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEvery child is born with an instinctive sense of rhythm\, an ear for melody and a love of music. Because of this\, rhythm and song are integral to the development and growth of children and nowhere is the exposure to this medium more crucial than the classroom. Whether it’s a recorded version of an upbeat dance song or a simple piggyback song sung acapella by the teacher\, music engages children socially\, emotionally\, cognitively and physically. Using music in an early childhood setting is a must and requires no formal music training but rather a desire to make learning exciting. \nIn this edWebinar\, Stephen Fite explores: \n\nHow to start your day off on the right note (pun intended)\nUser-friendly rhythm instrument activities for everyone\nThe natural connection between music and literacy\nHow piggyback songs can be used for nearly any classroom need\n\nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to preK educators. \nAbout the Presenter \nStephen Fite is an award-winning musician/writer for children\, whose albums have received 18 nationally recognized honors. Suitable for the classroom\, car or living room\, his upbeat brand of children’s music has been delighting students\, teachers and parents around the nation for more than three decades. He realized his love for music at a very young age while listening to Beatles LP’s at his aunt’s house shortly after the British Band Invasion of the 60’s. As a result\, he shares that same passion for song with teachers and children through his writing\, recording and performance. Since the mid 80s\, Stephen has performed concerts for over 800\,000 children\, as well as keynotes and workshops for educators throughout the United States. \n \nJOIN THE LIVE SESSION\nJoin the Early Childhood Learning Solutions community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n Frog Street is dedicated to continually improving programs and products based on current research and input from early childhood classroom educators and caregivers. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20190423/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190423-earlychildhood-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190423T150000 DTSTAMP:20190423T190733Z CREATED:20190305T215121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T190733Z UID:29404-1556028000-1556031600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Advances in PBIS: Contributions for Creating Equitable Systems DESCRIPTION:Presented by Char Ryan\, Ph.D.\, PBIS Consultant and Trainer \nSponsored by Free Spirit Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSchoolwide PBIS (positive behavior interventions and supports) has been around for more than 20 years\, and it’s never been more relevant or impactful than it is in today’s schools. In this edWebinar\, Char Ryan\, Ph.D.\, a former statewide trainer\, briefly describes the PBIS system and define the benefits of using systemic data in sustaining PBIS and the promising practices it offers toward effective and equitable discipline systems. \nThis presentation describes the current recommended practice for data usage in PBIS and highlight the newer data tools. Char also explains systemwide policies and practices that enhance the ability of a school or district to implement equitable instruction and discipline. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to administrators\, school psychologists\, school social workers and counselors\, behavior specialists\, and classroom and special education teachers of grades K–12 to learn practical approaches to use in their schools and districts.  \nAbout the Presenter \nChar Ryan\, Ph.D. is a PBIS coach and evaluation specialist. She has been a Minnesota state SWIS and PBIS trainer working with school teams\, and was the Minnesota state PBIS coordinator and PBIS coach for a regional PBIS project. She was also an assistant professor at St. Cloud State University and an adjunct professor in teacher training at the University of St. Thomas. Char works and lives in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. \n \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning\, Positive Behavior\, and Student Achievement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFree Spirit is the leading publisher of learning tools that support young people’s social-emotional health and educational needs. We help children and teens think for themselves\, overcome challenges\, and make a difference in the world. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/studentachievement20190423/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190423_studentachievement-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T160000 DTSTAMP:20190717T192043Z CREATED:20190314T150143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190717T192043Z UID:29509-1555513200-1555516800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Part 1: Involve Parents for Greater English Learner Success DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rick Castaneda\, Language Training Specialist\, Rosetta Stone; and Melanie Rogers\, Language Training Team Lead\, Rosetta Stone\nSponsored by Rosetta Stone \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nTeachers\, administrators\, parents\, and the community can combine their efforts to ensure students succeed. \nThis edWebinar discusses the importance of family and community involvement—particularly on behalf of English learners. As emerging bilinguals\, students’ classroom progress\, community integration\, post-secondary education options\, and job prospects greatly hinge on their language skills. For parents\, developing their own English language skills enables them to have a visible\, active presence in their children’s school life. \nIn this edWebinar\, Rick Castaneda\, Language Training Specialist at Rosetta Stone\, shares best practices learned from his personal experiences as an educator and working with families. Melanie Rogers\, Language Training Team Lead at Rosetta Stone\, helps guide the conversation and provide best practices for you to engage families in your community. Rick and Melanie discuss how districts have created successful family engagement programs. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to preK-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders.  \nIn Part 2: Involve Parents for Greater English Learner Success\, Rick and Melanie discuss six categories of parental involvement and how educators can incorporate those categories into an effective action plan.   \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  \n  \n \nJoin the Using Technology for Language Instruction community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \n\n Rosetta Stone Inc. provides cutting-edge interactive technology that is changing the way the world learns languages. The company’s proprietary learning techniques—acclaimed for their power to unlock the natural language-learning ability in everyone—are used by schools\, businesses\, government organizations and millions of individuals around the world. Rosetta Stone offers courses in 30 languages\, from the most commonly spoken (like English\, Spanish and Mandarin) to the less prominent (including Swahili\, Swedish and Tagalog). The company’s core belief is that learning to speak a language should be a natural and instinctive process\, and that interactive technology can activate the language immersion method powerfully for learners of any age. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/language20190417/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190417_language-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T190000 DTSTAMP:20190416T230015Z CREATED:20190227T203744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T230015Z UID:29368-1555437600-1555441200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Language Lens: Deconstructing Linguistic Blind Spots to Support English Learners DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Amy Heineke\, Associate Professor and Co-chair\, Teacher Education\, School of Education at Loyola University Chicago \nSponsored by VIPKid \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nLanguage is central to all we do in schools\, including teaching\, learning\, understanding\, and communicating. But often we don’t stop and critically consider our use of language in the classroom and how it might deter or promote student learning and achievement. While teachers may be experts in pedagogy and particular content areas\, there is a need to build awareness of linguistic blind spots. In other words\, teachers interested in helping their students learn the content deeply will need to carefully consider the language used to teach and assess it. \nThe need for sensitivity to language has never been greater as schools now serve a large and growing number of students who speak a language other than English at home. In this edWebinar\, Dr. Amy Heineke shares how Understanding by Design® (UbD) provides an ideal framework to support language simultaneous to content learning. A purposefully designed UbD unit\, drafted with an explicit lens on language\, paves the way for classroom implementation where students actively and interactively use disciplinary language while developing and deepening content understandings. The first step is analyzing the pertinent and prevalent language that students need to achieve the overarching learning goals\, which will be the focus of the presentation. \nDr. Heineke also shares insights from her co-authored book\, Using Understanding by Design in the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classroom. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Amy Heineke is an associate professor and co-chair of teacher education in the School of Education at Loyola University Chicago\, where she prepares educators for work with students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds\, specifically those labeled as English learners. Amy has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles and chapters to inform and improve the education of culturally and linguistically diverse students\, as well as three books\, including her most recent with Jay McTighe entitled Using Understanding by Design in the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Classroom. Amy’s current efforts in educational research\, reform\, and advocacy stem from her time as a classroom teacher in Phoenix\, Arizona\, where she worked with primarily Mexican immigrant and Mexican-American students and families. \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/ell20190416/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190416-ell-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T180000 DTSTAMP:20190416T220632Z CREATED:20190319T210213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T220632Z UID:29559-1555434000-1555437600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Learning in the 21st Century: What Teachers Think Matters DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Baron R. Davis\, Superintendent\, Richland School District Two\, SC; Patricia Saxler\, Head of Education\, Populace; and Vic Vuchic\, Chief Innovation Officer\, Digital Promise\nHosted by Barbara Pape\, Communications Director\, Learner Variability Project \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nGiven the right environment and support\, how many students do you think are capable of high levels of education achievement? How much do you think students vary from one another in how they learn? Do you support or oppose creating a tailored instruction program in your community’s schools? \nThese are just a few of the questions asked in a Digital Promise/Learner Variability Project national survey\, “Learning in the 21st Century: How Teachers View Students’ Potential and Their Learning Experience”. \nThis edWebinar highlights key findings from the survey that focused on learner variability\, tailored instruction\, use of edtech\, and what informs teacher practice. Patricia Saxler from Populace digs deep into the science of individuality\, why that matters for learning\, and how innovators use this knowledge to “convert our cookie-cutter systems into highly personalized ones.” She will offer insights from her work at Populace\, described as a “public think tank dedicated to building a world where all people have a chance to live fulfilling lives in a thriving society.” \nViewers will also get an on-the-ground perspective from Dr. Baron Davis\, Superintendent of Richland School District Two in South Carolina. Dr. Davis will highlight innovative programs he oversees to help each student achieve to their potential. For example\, the district is engaged in creating a personalized and collaborative learning environment\, the 1TWO1 program that provides a personal computing device to more than 23\,000 students in grades 3-12 and also trains teachers through technology and learning coaches\, so technology is fully integrated into teaching and learning. \nVic Vuchic from Digital Promise connects survey findings with the work at Digital Promise’s Learner Variability Project. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 and higher education teachers and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nAn educator for more than 20 years\, Dr. Baron R. Davis is Superintendent of Richland School District Two in South Carolina and the first African American to hold this position. Reaffirming that learning is the cornerstone for everything in Richland Two\, Dr. Davis spearheaded multiple initiatives aimed at ensuring consistent high-quality teaching and learning in every classroom in every school. He rolled out “Pathways to Premier\,” the district’s 2017–2020 strategic plan\, in which he presents his vision for partnering with families\, staff\, and community to make Richland Two the premier school district. \nReared in the public housing system since age two\, he knows the struggles associated with poverty. In 2014\, Dr. Davis joined the City of Columbia’s “My Brother’s Keeper Initiative\,” which empowers boys and young men of color in low-income minority communities to thrive and become productive citizens. He has been a member of the planning committee for the City of Columbia’s Black Male Achievement Conference for three years. He is an inductee of the Columbia Housing Authority’s Wall of Fame. \nDr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology from Francis Marion University. From the University of South Carolina\, he earned master’s degrees in school counseling and educational administration\, and educational specialist and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in educational counseling. \n \nPatricia Saxler is the head of education at Populace. She is also a research fellow with the Laboratory for the Science of the Individual. Tricia earned her master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in mind\, brain\, and education in 2007\, and her doctorate in human development and Education in 2016. A Montessori teacher prior to graduate studies\, her research has focused on the development of self-regulation in early childhood. Working at the intersection of education and cognitive neuroscience\, Tricia conducted her research at the Gabrieli Laboratory of Cognitive Neuroscience at MIT\, where she also collaborated with colleagues in investigating self-regulation in relation to early life stress and experiences\, dyslexia\, and neural development. \n \nVic Vuchic\, Chief Innovation Officer at Digital Promise Global\, is a seasoned thought leader in education technology and philanthropy. Vic received his Master of Education from Stanford University and is an expert in learning science\, innovation\, and scaling what works. He has launched game-changing initiatives that have increased access to education and improved learning for tens of millions of learners in the Americas\, Europe\, Asia\, and Africa. Prior to Digital Promise Global\, Vic consulted with a number of foundations and organizations on education technology\, innovation\, and philanthropy. Prior to consulting\, Vic developed strategies and managed over $100 million in technology-focused grants at the Hewlett Foundation to launch and grow the Open Educational Resources movement and create and advance the Deeper Learning strategy. \n \nAbout the Host \nBarbara Pape is the communications director for the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise Global (DPG). She has 20 years’ experience in strategic communications\, writing\, and policy analysis\, primarily in education. Previously\, she served as Executive Producer of the award-winning Teaching & Learning conference\, sponsored by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards\, where she developed content and oversaw outreach and communications. As a writer\, she has written for numerous publications\, including Harvard University\, the National Education Goals Panel (U.S. Department of Education) and Parents magazine. Barbara also served as editor and publisher of the first electronically delivered education newsletter\, the Daily Report Card. She earned an EdM at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and launched her career as a middle school language arts teacher. \nJoin the Personalized Learning for All 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 \nDigital Promise was created with the mission to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learn. \nA Learner Variability Project/Digital Promise Global paper\, Learner Variability Is the Rule\, Not the Exception\, defines the term learner variability and explains why understanding it matters to learning. \nThe fourth installment in Digital Promise Global’s Making Learning Personal For All series\, Policies and Practices that Meet Learners Where They Are highlights the promise of personalized learning to meet the needs of the full diversity of learners. It also examines policy actions and investments that district\, state\, and federal and national levels can take to help each learner master content and a broad range of skills. It makes clear that personalization must consider the whole child\, put learner voice and choice front and center\, and be built on the learning sciences. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/personalizedlearning20190416/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190416-personalizedlearning-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T160000 DTSTAMP:20190416T200535Z CREATED:20190215T191100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T200535Z UID:29299-1555426800-1555430400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Turn Struggling Readers Into Leaders Using Assistive Technology DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dana Blackaby\, Dyslexia Specialist\, The Academy at Nola Dunn\, Burleson\, TX \nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, watch Dana Blackaby as members of her student-led “tech crew” demonstrate forms of assistive technology and share personal anecdotes describing how it helps them overcome some of their most daunting academic challenges. These students all have IEPs or 504 plans\, but there are times when only the use of assistive technology allows them to overcome barriers. \nSometimes the biggest barrier to effectively utilizing assistive technology in the classroom is the teacher\, as many feel they need to be experts themselves before allowing students to utilize it. When students are given the chance to showcase their expertise\, however\, teachers are often convinced to embrace the technology. Many teachers make students the tech experts in their classrooms. The result is that they regularly demonstrate marked improvements in their reading skills\, social behavior\, confidence\, and public speaking\, elevating them to leaders in their classrooms and schools. \nThe forms of assistive technology this group utilizes are Snap & Read\, Co-Writer\, Google Tools\, and Learning Ally. Each allows students to access and master grade-level curricula even though they each have dyslexia. When these students present to their own teachers and administrators\, the adults pay attention and immediately recognize just how life-changing these tools are for students. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through middle school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nDana Blackaby is a dyslexia specialist at The Academy at Nola Dunn in Texas whose goal is to empower students by instilling confidence\, skills\, and hope in students with learning differences Dana’s students have finished in the top 10 in two nationwide reading competitions and have been featured in multiple news outlets via newspapers\, Twitter\, Facebook\, and the Dallas–Fort Worth ABC affiliate\, WFAA. In addition\, several of her students are a part of a student-led tech crew that travels from school to school providing training on assistive technology for teachers and administrators in their district. Dana holds a master’s degree in teaching. \n \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n Learning Ally is a leading ed-tech\, nonprofit proven to transform the lives of struggling readers. We provide access to grade-level content to bridge the gap for students with learning differences who can cognitively comprehend the information but read below grade level. Our high-quality\, human-read audiobooks coupled with a suite of teacher resources is a cost effective solution for your school. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20190416/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190416_readers-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190415T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190415T160000 DTSTAMP:20190415T200353Z CREATED:20190126T163423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T200353Z UID:29117-1555340400-1555344000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Building Equity: Practices That Empower All Learners DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Doug Fisher\, Professor of Educational Leadership\, San Diego State University\nSponsored by Achieve3000 \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nHow do we define equity in the classroom and what does that look like in a very diverse student body? What are we doing to make a difference with our students? As educators\, it is our responsibility to empower all students to learn\, to grow and to achieve their dreams! \nIn this edWebinar session\, learn from Dr. Doug Fisher\, co-author of Building Equity. Dr. Fisher introduces the Building Equity Taxonomy and how this new model can help our education leaders organize their efforts to achieve: \n\nPhysical integration\nSocial-emotional engagement\nOpportunities to learn\nInstructional excellence\nEngaged and inspired learners\n\nBased on the authors’ experiences\, Building Equity focuses on equitable practices and outcomes that support critical standards of equity in a school or district. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Doug Fisher is Professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University. He is a member of the California Reading Hall of Fame and is the recipient of an International Reading Association Celebrate Literacy Award\, the Farmer Award for excellence in writing from the National Council of Teachers of English\, and a Christa McAuliffe Award for excellence in teacher education. He has published numerous articles on improving student achievement\, as well as several books. He is a board member of the International Reading Association and a past board member of the Literacy Research Association. \n \nJoin the Differentiating Instruction with Educational Technology community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAchieve3000® is the leader in online differentiated literacy instruction\, serving nearly 3 million students worldwide. Based on decades of scientific research\, Achieve3000’s patented and proven literacy program reaches all students at their individual reading levels to significantly accelerate learning and dramatically increase college and career readiness. \n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/differentiate20190415/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190415-differentiate-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T170000 DTSTAMP:20190411T210500Z CREATED:20190311T210227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T210500Z UID:29471-1554998400-1555002000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How to Measure Student Progress for MTSS DESCRIPTION:Presented by James Fleming\, Executive Director of Professional Services\, Illuminate Education; and Dr. Alisabeth Shearn\, Executive Director\, Illuminate Education \nSponsored by Illuminate Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nMonitoring student progress is essential for multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)\, but many educators aren’t sure what factors are involved and how to connect the data with their students. In this edWebinar\, learn to unpack the ways that proficiency and growth are measured and identify the students who need additional or different supports. \nThis recorded presentation will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and MTSS coordinators. \nAbout the Presenters \nJames Fleming is an experienced instructional leader who works with districts and charter schools nationwide. Before joining the Illuminate team\, James was a middle school science teacher\, an assistant principal\, and Director of Assessment and Accountability. As a director\, James led a complete overhaul of his district’s K-12 assessment strategy\, which redefined the district’s measures of student success at a classroom\, site\, and district levels. He is dedicated to improving the school experience for all students. \n  \nDr. Alisabeth Shearn has spent her entire career in curriculum\, instruction\, and assessment. After starting out as a classroom teacher\, she went on to earn a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction followed by a second masters and Ph.D. in developmental psychology at The Ohio State University. She served as an assessment coordinator and director at two large Colorado school districts during which time\, she earned eight awards from the American Educational Research Association for Assessment Results Reporting. She also served as president of the state-wide assessment director and program evaluator’s network. In 2001\, she co-founded Alpine Achievement\, an edtech company providing support for data management\, visualization\, and student plans to hundreds of K-12 school districts from 13 states and three countries. Since merging with Illuminate Education in 2018\, Alisabeth now is a part of the product team where she is focused on the vision and strategy for the future of product. \n  \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nIlluminate Education is the leading provider of formative assessment\, analytics\, and data visualization solutions for K-12 education. Serving more than 12 million students around the country\, we are committed to increasing the power of teaching and the delight of learning. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadersplc20190411/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190411_leadersplc-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T160000 DTSTAMP:20190411T200628Z CREATED:20190307T203839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190411T200628Z UID:29448-1554994800-1554998400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Neuropsychological Evaluation and Treatment Issues in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) DESCRIPTION:Presented by Christine Barry\, Ph.D.\, Pediatric Neuropsychologist\, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital\, OH\, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics\, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center\, OH \nSponsored by Monarch Center for Autism\, STAR Autism Support\, and VizZle \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nChildren with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present with unique strengths and weaknesses. A thorough evaluation is necessary to guide treatment. In this edWebinar\, Dr. Christine Barry: \n\nDefines diagnostic criteria for ASD and co-morbid conditions (e.g.\, ADHD\, anxiety\, social communication disorder) according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders\, Fifth Edition (DSM-5)\nDiscusses components of a neuropsychological assessment\nIdentifies useful intervention techniques for children with ASD\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders\, as well as therapists\, social workers\, and other specialists. \nAbout the Presenter \nChristine Barry\, Ph.D. is a pediatric neuropsychologist at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and an associate professor of Pediatrics at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. She is a member of many professional organizations including the American Psychological Association\, Ohio Psychological Association\, International Neuropsychological Society\, Autism Society of America\, and National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. The author of several articles on traumatic brain injury in children and director of an annual community education series on autism\, Dr. Barry also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children/adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. She is a consultant at Monarch Center for Autism and on the Advisory Committee of Milestones Autism Resources. \n \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nMonarch Center for Autism\, a division of Bellefaire JCB\, is located in Cleveland\, Ohio. Monarch offers a comprehensive array of programs and services for individuals ages three through adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Highlights\, which incorporate Monarch’s visual language treatment model\, include a preschool; day school for children\, adolescents & young adults; transition education program; summer & extended school year programs; therapeutic residential treatment program; adult vocational & supported living programs; and community training. \n  \nSTAR Autism Support (SAS) provides curriculum materials\, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with students with autism. Our mission is to help others successfully implement research-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques. We want every child with autism to receive effective instruction! \n  \nVizZle provides a library of more than 14\,000 lessons and the tools and media to customize them or create your own from scratch. The lessons can be tailored to any grade level\, assigned to any student\, and played on iPad or Android tablets\, laptop or desktop computers. Data is tracked automatically. This award-winning software is developed collaboratively with educators. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/autism20190411/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190411_autism-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T180000 DTSTAMP:20190410T220218Z CREATED:20190321T193758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T220218Z UID:29586-1554915600-1554919200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Elevating Digital Citizenship Through an SEL Lens DESCRIPTION:Presented by Yefei Jin\, Product Manager\, Nearpod \nSponsored by Nearpod \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWe know social-emotional learning (SEL) is important in empowering students with abilities that impact their academic and personal life\, but figuring out how and when to teach SEL skills can be daunting to even the most seasoned educator. This edWebinar explores how you can integrate SEL into your school and district. \nThe presentation explores: \n\nTips and tricks for easy SEL infusion into every lesson\nHow using VR and interactive\, collaborative activities can bridge SEL and digital citizenship and literacy\nA first look at Nearpod’s newest supplemental curriculum built in partnership with Common Sense Education\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 and higher education teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nAs a product manager at Nearpod\, Yefei Jin develops meaningful\, standards-aligned instructional content that bridges curriculum and technology to transform teaching at schools and districts across the country. \n  \n  \n  \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nNearpod is an award-winning edtech company creating engaging classroom experiences. The company\, recently named EdTech Digest’s Company of the Year\, gives K-12 teachers ready to run lessons created in partnership with leading brands like Common Sense Education\, PhET and the Pulitzer Center and is actively used by 60 percent of US school districts. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20190410/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190410_SEL-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190410T170000 DTSTAMP:20190410T210612Z CREATED:20190318T204339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T210612Z UID:29547-1554912000-1554915600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How Early Literacy Impacts Reading to Learn: Research\, Strategies and Digital Tools DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Joyce King\, Adjunct Professor\, University of Tennessee at Martin\, and Facilitator\, PBS TeacherLine; and Dr. Helen Teague\, Media Coordinator\, CCE Finland\, Adjunct Professor\, Grand Canyon University\, and Facilitator\, PBS TeacherLine \nSponsored by PBS TeacherLine \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nOf the four language skills—reading\, writing\, listening\, and speaking—reading has the greatest impact on academic success. When students struggle to read in early grades\, their ability to master content across the curriculum is impacted and their excitement about learning is diminished. \nWatch Dr. Joyce King and Dr. Helen Teague\, both PBS TeacherLine online course facilitators\, as they examine the importance of early literacy in order to support the long-term success of students. In the edWebinar\, they share: \n\nResearch for effective literacy instruction\nComponents of comprehensive early literacy instruction and how they connect to reading to learn\nTheory to practice: The importance of teacher modeling\nStrategies to incorporate into the curriculum to help students become passionate and self-motivated readers\, including e-books and other digital tools\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to build your knowledge of the science of teaching reading and to learn practical strategies to ensure all your students become strong readers. This recorded presentation will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, guidance counselors\, and school psychologists. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Joyce King is proud to be celebrating her 50th year as a professional educator. Her work has ranged from Elementary Classroom Teacher to Project Facilitator for Technical Resources for Clark County School District in Las Vegas\, NV. Currently\, Dr. King is an adjunct professor supervising student teachers for the University of Tennessee at Martin and a national online course facilitator for PBS TeacherLine. Dr. King holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education\, a master’s degree in health education\, and a doctorate in educational leadership. As a lifelong learner\, she has facilitated graduate online courses for the University of Phoenix and Nevada’s Regional Professional Development Program (RPDP). She co-developed the training program and handbook for online instructors for RPDP and designed the online teacher training course for Kids Voting Greater Las Vegas. \n \nDr. Helen Teague serves as a national online course facilitator for PBS TeacherLine and the media coordinator for the Council of Creative Education (CCE) in Tampere\, Finland. She is also an adjunct professor for Grand Canyon University. Dr. Teague taught for 17 years in public and private schools in California and Texas. In 2006\, she began teaching with PBS TeacherLine. Proving that “booting up isn’t hard to do\,” Dr. Teague has visited 44 states and 3 countries as a digital learning coach\, digital storyteller\, speaker\, and internet concierge. In 2017\, Dr. Teague completed her doctorate in learning technologies from Pepperdine University. Her dissertation considered the integration of digital and mobile technology and design practices of online educators at PBS TeacherLine. \n  \nJoin the Literacy and Critical Thinking community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nPBS TeacherLine courses offer educators online\, standards-based professional development opportunities that are tied directly to the curriculum and incorporate assignments and activities that can be used in the classroom right away. Expertly facilitated by instructors with years of experience and deep content knowledge\, PBS TeacherLine courses are the perfect way to build your skills\, enhance your knowledge and grow in your career. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacy20190410/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190410_literacy-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T170000 DTSTAMP:20190409T210012Z CREATED:20190308T203625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T210012Z UID:29459-1554825600-1554829200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How to Lead Conversations About Healthy\, Responsible Media Use DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Monica Burns\, Curriculum and Edtech Consultant\, Founder of ClassTechTips.com; and Heather Inyart\, Executive Director\, Media Power Youth \nSponsored by Media Power Youth \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nMedia\, from video games and commercials to movies and social media\, has an enormous influence on students’ behavior\, thoughts\, health and well-being. Educators see its impact every day in the classroom. How do we teach our students to become knowledgeable\, responsible consumers and creators of media in today’s digital world? \nWatch Dr. Monica Burns\, Edtech Consultant and Founder of ClassTechTips.com\, in this edWebinar as she shares: \n\nStudents’ roles as consumers and creators of media in school and out\nThe importance of teaching students what responsible media interaction is\nStrategies to facilitate constructive conversations about media literacy in the classroom\nWays to practice and encourage healthy media creation\nStrategies for engaging families in conversations about media literacy at home\n\nDr. Burns is joined by Heather Inyart\, Executive Director at Media Power Youth\, who shares insight into how media impacts our societal and cultural norms and the effect this can have on young people’s behaviors and health in areas such as violence\, substance misuse\, and nutrition. She also provides evidence-based ways to empower students to make both healthier and smarter decisions about media. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through middle school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, guidance counselors\, and school psychologists. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Burns is a curriculum and edtech consultant and founder of the popular blog\, podcast and website\, ClassTechTips.com. As a classroom teacher\, Dr. Burns realized the power of the technology tools in the classroom and started ClassTechTips.com to provide a resource for educators and administrators on implementing edtech. Today\, she works with schools across the country to make technology integration exciting and accessible for teachers. She is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences and is also the author of several books\, including Tasks Before Apps\, #FormativeTech: Meaningful\, Sustainable\, and Scannable Formative Assessment with Technology and Deeper Learning with QR Codes. \n  \nHeather Inyart is the executive director for Media Power Youth\, a media literacy educational nonprofit that empowers young people to engage with media in smart\, healthy ways. In partnership with educators\, health professionals\, and community leaders\, Heather leads the development of curriculum and programs to teach the critical thinking skills students need to navigate the complexities of a media-rich world. These programs address how media influences children’s physical and mental health\, peer relationships\, academic success\, and social norms around at-risk behaviors including substance use and violence. Prior joining Media Power Youth\, Heather held a variety of positions in marketing\, product development\, and strategic planning for consumer products companies and nonprofit organizations. \n  \nJoin the Real World Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nMedia Power Youth is a nonprofit organization that empowers youth to lead healthy\, safe lives through smart media use. Working collaboratively with health\, education\, and business experts\, MPY provides curricula\, training\, and workshops in media literacy for young people\, parents\, and professionals that proactively address the social and cultural issues that not only impact children’s physical and mental health\, but also their long-term success in both school and in life. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/realworldliteracy20190409/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190409_realworldliteracy-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T150000 DTSTAMP:20190409T190049Z CREATED:20190326T195606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T190049Z UID:29653-1554818400-1554822000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:State Leadership for K12 Broadband Implementation: Driving Connectivity for Student Success DESCRIPTION:Presented by Christine Fox\, Deputy Executive Director\, SETDA; and Ryan Kocsondy\, Director\, Connecticut Education Network (CEN)\nHosted by SETDA \nSponsored by Education Networks of America (ENA)\, Kajeet\, Mobile Beacon\, and Parana River Group \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThis edWebinar is the launch of SETDA’s latest resource\, State K-12 Broadband Leadership 2019: Driving Connectivity\, Access and Ensuring Student Success. In this report\, SETDA builds upon the research and recommendations from the 2016 State K-12 Broadband Leadership Report with a focus on the role of state leadership in supporting districts and schools to increase high-speed connectivity and access for students and educators. \nState leaders from Connecticut share their unique approaches to Wi-Fi implementation and support statewide including statewide partnerships\, regional consortia and policy initiatives. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to state and district administrators\, CIOs\, IT directors\, E-Rate coordinators\, network leaders and tech coordinators. \nAbout the Presenters \nChristine Fox is the deputy executive director for SETDA. As Deputy Executive Director\, she collaborates with the executive director in charting strategic direction\, administration\, planning and financial decisions involving SETDA. She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters. In addition\, she manages many of SETDA’s research and product development projects from conception to publication. The management of such projects includes coordinating data collection from all states\, supervising consultants and staff\, ensuring member input and supervising the publishing process. Recent publications and projects include Navigating the Digital Shift\, Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States\, OER Case Studies: Implementation in Action\, The Broadband Imperative and From Data to Information. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting. She has worked as an educational consultant and curriculum developer for a national whole school reform model\, ESOL coordinator and 3rd grade teacher. Christine has a Masters of Science in teaching English as a second language from Florida International University and received her bachelor’s degree in English literature from Florida State University. \nRyan Kocsondy brings over 17 years of technology and business experience to the Connecticut Education Network (CEN) team. He previously managed UConn’s Network Engineering and Data Center Operations teams\, having started his career there as a junior network technician in the summer of 2001. More recently\, Ryan spent five years restructuring and revitalizing IT service and support as the director of UConn Hartford ITS and helped design the IT\, AV\, and security infrastructure from the ground up for the new UConn Hartford Campus which opened in the fall of 2017. Ryan serves on the Member Board of Directors for NEREN and The Quilt\, representing CEN and its members regionally and nationally among research and education network peers. \n  \nJoin the Essential Elements for Digital Content community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit membership association launched by state education agency leaders in 2001 to serve\, support and represent their emerging interests and needs with respect to the use of technology for teaching\, learning\, and school operations. Our current work is guided by a strategic plan\, Leading\, Inspiring and Empowering: The 2013-16 SETDA Strategic Plan\, adopted by the SETDA Board of Directors in October 2012 after extensive consultation with the membership. The SETDA mission is to build and increase the capacity of state and national leaders to improve education through technology policy and practice.\n \nENA delivers comprehensive technology solutions supported by exceptional customer care to education and library institutions across the nation. In 2018\, ENA joined forces with a company who share ENA’s same vision and passion for delivering excellence—CatchOn. CatchOn is a user-friendly data analytics tool that enables school districts to make data-informed decisions about the apps and online tools their educators and students are using. Collectively\, ENA and CatchOn leverage their respective resources and expertise to deliver critical services and solutions to America’s community anchor institutions. \nKajeet\, the industry leader for safe\, managed mobile solutions\, powers the K-12 connected environment. Our secure Kajeet Sentinel® platform centrally manages and enables safe\, online connectivity and visibility into mobile learning environments. Schools and districts can manage and protect student mobile devices anywhere to create an ideal learning environment while extending the school day with Wi-Fi on the bus and Internet access outside the classroom. From the classroom to home\, Kajeet has students covered.\n \nMobile Beacon provides fourth generation (4G) mobile broadband services exclusively to schools\, libraries and nonprofit organizations across the United States through an agreement with Sprint. Mobile Beacon was created by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the second largest national educational broadband service (EBS) provider in the country. We help educators and nonprofits get the Internet access they need and extend access within their communities to those who need it most.\n \nThe Parana River team has deep expertise across the entire life cycle of identifying\, planning\, executing\, operating and growing technology solutions. We help our clients focus on unlocking value contained within their organizations through better use of technology to understand\, reach\, grow and retain clients\, as well as to understand and seize opportunities in new markets and products that align well with their business goals. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/digitalcontent20190409/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190409_digitalcontent_event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190408T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190408T180000 DTSTAMP:20200812T133700Z CREATED:20181130T172538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T133700Z UID:28502-1554742800-1554746400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Rural Districts Taking the Digital Leap DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ned Kirsch\, Superintendent\, Franklin West Supervisory Union\, VT; Dr. Mary Wegner\, Superintendent\, Sitka School District\, AK; and Dr. Suzanne Lacey\, Superintendent\, Talladega County Schools\, AL\nProgram Host and Moderator: Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN Empowered Superintendents Program\nSponsored by ClassLink\nThis edWebinar series is co-hosted by CoSN and edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nMore than half of school districts and about one third of public schools in the United States are in rural areas. Rural districts have unique challenges when it comes to leveraging technology for learning\, ranging from poverty and vast travel distances to a lack of affordable internet access. \nWhile leading teaching and learning in rural school districts comes with some very specific challenges\, opportunities also exist at the same time. Rural districts have unique opportunities due to their smaller size. They can be nimbler and school leaders often have more ownership of the schools. Rural districts often have strong community involvement. Teacher retention is strong. Many times\, teachers teach in the same town—or even in the same schools—where they themselves were once students. \nIn this edWebinar three rural school district superintendents examine the challenges and opportunities that are unique to rural school districts when moving forward with technology tools—both for learning and for running a school district. Real-world strategies are shared along with an overview of resources available to support the work of school leaders in rural school districts. \nThis recorded session is of special value for school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nNed Kirsch was the superintendent of schools of Franklin West Supervisory Union (FWSU) serving the Vermont towns of Georgia\, Fairfax and Fletcher. FWSU is a member of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools and a Project 21 Exemplar School. FWSU was also named by IVECA (International Virtual Schooling) as a Distinguished Global School District. In addition\, FWSU was the first Apple Distinguished Program in Vermont. In 2015 Ned was named as honorable mention in the Digital Innovation and Learning Award (DILA) in the category of Leading by Example. FWSU schools are focused on school change through the targets defined in their action plan\, which are: student-centered learning\, student leadership\, flexible learning environments\, and engaging community partners. The work towards the action plan is documented in the FWSU blog every day. \nedWeb.net extends our condolences to the family of Superintendent Ned Kirsch and to the entire community of the Franklin West Supervisory Union (FWSU)\, VT.  Superintendent Kirsch died suddenly on April 10\, 2019. His leadership will be missed across the education community. \n \nDr. Mary Wegner is the superintendent in the Sitka School District in Sitka\, Alaska. Her work focuses on transforming the learning landscape to be relevant for today’s students. Additionally\, she is a strong advocate for digital-rich learning environments\, as well as policies and funding that promote the value of public education to society. Mary is active in arts education organizations in Alaska and works to end homelessness in her home community. \n \nDr. Suzanne Lacey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Auburn University\, a Master of Science and Educational Specialist degrees in elementary education and school administration from the University of Montevallo\, and a doctorate in educational leadership from Samford University in Alabama. Dr. Lacey has served as a teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, elementary/federal programs coordinator\, director of personnel and deputy superintendent in Talladega County Schools prior to being appointed Superintendent in 2008. Recently\, Dr. Lacey was selected to serve on the Advisory Council for the Alliance for Excellent Education and the League of Innovative schools. Included as 100 Outstanding Superintendents from across the nation\, she was selected to attend President Obama’s ConnectED Initiative in Washington\, DC. In 2016\, Samford University recognized her with the “Learning for Life Award.” This past February\, Dr. Lacey was named one of EdWeek’s 2019 “Leaders to Learn From.” \n \nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is a 34-year veteran educator who served as the executive director for educational technology in the Klein Independent School District\, located just outside Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the team in Klein ISD that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to over 4\,000 professional educators serving over 50\,000 students. During that time Ann also co-chaired the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Education Agency’s Long Range Plan for Technology\, 2006-2020. \nToday\, she is based in Los Angeles\, California working as a public speaker\, writer\, and independent education consultant focused on supporting leadership\, visioning and planning to meet the needs of today’s students. She is a frequent presenter at state\, national and international education conferences. Ann serves as project director for CoSN’s Empowered Superintendents Program. She serves on the board of PowerMyLearning Los Angeles and on the advisory board of Project Tomorrow. In the fall of 2016 Ann co-authored and published Life Lessons in Leadership: The Way of the Wallaby. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink® OneClick® includes a library of over 5\,000 single sign-on apps and instant links to file folders at school and on Google\, Office 365\, and Dropbox cloud drives. ClassLink Roster Server easily and securely delivers class rosters to any publisher using open technology standards. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need. Accessible from any computer\, tablet or smartphone\, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. \n CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20190408/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20180408-superconnected-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T170000 DTSTAMP:20190404T210251Z CREATED:20190313T190508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T210251Z UID:29495-1554393600-1554397200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:SEL: The Whys and Hows of Implementation in a School District DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachelle H. Finck\, Coordinator\, Social and Emotional Learning\, Round Rock ISD\, TX\nHosted by Jeff Goelitz\, Director of Education\, HeartMath Institute \nSponsored by HeartMath Institute \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSocial and Emotional Learning (SEL) has grown tremendously over the last decade. Thanks to an explosion of research and the many benefits educators are seeing with students\, it is fast becoming an essential best practice for healthy school cultures. But like with anything innovative\, it faces challenges and obstacles that can block its implementation. As the coordinator of social and emotional learning for Round Rock Schools near Austin\, Texas\, Rachelle Finck knows firsthand how to integrate SEL in the face of limited resources\, resistance and scheduling demands. \nIn this edWebinar\, she shares key messaging points that have made SEL an integral part of the developmental success of the 48\,000 students within her district. Hosted by Jeff Goelitz\, Director of Education at HeartMath Institute\, viewers will unpack the “why” behind SEL\, dive into a variety of models for integrating it into campus systems\, and discuss some of the best SEL practices. Rachelle and Jeff discuss: \n\nKey ideas and messaging points on promoting SEL within schools\nFive strategies on how to successfully incorporate SEL into a district-wide implementation including staff training\, academic integration\, parental involvement\, explicit instruction and positive climate\nThree different models of how to integrate SEL into unique school cultures\nHelpful hints on how to address common challenges such as budgetary restrictions\, scheduling issues\, teacher buy-in\, sustainability\, political resistance and parental concerns\nThe five core SEL competencies as defined by CASEL\nKey benefits of SEL from both a research and student learning point of view\n\nThe goal of the edWebinar is to present an overview of SEL best implementation practices in a school district. Benefits of SEL include increased academic success\, decreased behavioral problems\, decreased emotional stress\, and improved social behavior. PreK-12 teachers and school and district leaders will all learn how to implement SEL in a school district. \nAbout the Presenter \nRachelle Finck currently serves as Coordinator for Social and Emotional Learning in the Round Rock Independent School District located in the Austin\, Texas area. In the last three years\, she has coordinated a district-wide initiative on integrating social and emotional learning best practices across 55 schools. Rachelle recently facilitated the development of a new framework and learning targets to better guide the social and emotional systems moving into the 2018-19 school year. Previously\, she was a middle school math teacher and school counselor. \n \nAbout the Host \nJeffrey Goelitz is currently Director of Education at the HeartMath Institute. He regularly consults with education professionals\, mental health specialists and parents around the United States\, Mexico and Canada to improve youth well-being\, parent-child communication and classroom climate and performance. Part of his ongoing responsibilities include curriculum development\, training and research collaboration. He has created and contributed to numerous educational curricula and programs designed to improve social and emotional learning. Jeff is the co-author of Using emWave® Technology For Children With ADHD; The College De-Stress Handbook: Keeping Cool Under Pressure from the Inside Out; Transforming Stress for Teens: The HeartMath Solution for Staying Cool Under Pressure; the Smart Brain Wise Heart™ online program; and the forthcoming preschool through first-grade program\, HeartSmarts Adventure. \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nHeartMath Institute is a non-profit and education research organization founded in 1991. With its evidence-based programs and technologies\, it works extensively with schools\, youth agencies and colleges to help students reduce stress\, improve communication and acquire skills in self-regulation. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20190404/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190404_sel-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T160000 DTSTAMP:20190403T200046Z CREATED:20190110T200304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T200046Z UID:29023-1554303600-1554307200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Picture Inclusion! Snapshots of Successful Diverse Classrooms DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Whitney H. Rapp\, Associate Professor\, Inclusive Education\, St. John Fisher College; Dr. Katrina L. Arndt\, Professor\, Inclusive Education\, St. John Fisher College; and Dr. Susie M. Hildenbrand\, Associate Dean\, School of Education\, St. John Fisher College\nSponsored by Brookes Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nPicture inclusion in your classroom! Teaching practices that support all students are possible\, and learn why and how in this edWebinar with inclusion experts Whitney H. Rapp\, Ph.D. Katrina L. Arndt\, Ph.D.\, and Susan M. Hildenbrand\, Ed.D.\, coauthors of the upcoming book Picture Inclusion! Snapshots of Successful Diverse Classrooms. Dr. Rapp\, Dr. Arndt\, and Dr. Hildenbrand present practical inclusion strategies you can easily adapt for your classroom. \nIn this edWebinar: \n\nConnect theories of inclusive education with everyday classroom practices\nSee how inclusion works in three diverse model classrooms: Grades one\, three\, and five\nLearn how to use inclusive practices across academic content areas—including English language arts\, math\, science\, and social studies—and special subjects like art\, music\, physical education\, and technology\n\nThis recorded session is perfect for both practicing and preservice K–5 educators\, including general and special education teachers\, school and district leaders\, and administrators. Watch now to discover how inclusion can make a difference in your classroom! \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Whitney H. Rapp is Associate Professor of Inclusive Education at St. John Fisher College\, where she teaches courses on inclusive education pedagogy\, assessment\, and classroom management. Dr. Rapp holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from the State University of New York at Potsdam and master’s and doctoral degrees in special education from Michigan State University. Dr. Rapp’s current research interests include universal design for learning (UDL) throughout the school years and college\, as well as strategies for executive functioning. She is the author of the textbook Universal Design for Learning: 100 Ways to Teach All Learners (Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.\, 2014) and coauthor of the textbook Teaching Everyone: An Introduction to Inclusive Education (with K. L. Arndt; Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.\, 2012). Dr. Rapp presents at local\, state\, national\, and international conferences on UDL and inclusive education pedagogy. \n \nDr. Katrina L. Arndt is Professor of Inclusive Education at St. John Fisher College\, where she teaches courses on educational technology\, inclusive education pedagogy\, assessment\, and upper elementary literacy. Dr. Arndt earned her bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Grinnell College and master’s degree in educational psychology from the University of Minnesota. She completed a Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.) in disability studies and a doctoral degree in special education at Syracuse University. Dr. Arndt’s research interests include qualitative research\, participatory action research\, and the least restrictive environment (LRE). She is the coeditor of the collections Foundations of Disability Studies and Emerging Perspectives on Disability Studies (with M. Wappett\, Palgrave Publishing\, 2013) and coauthor of Teaching Everyone: An Introduction to Inclusive Education (with W.H. Rapp; Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.\, 2012). Dr. Arndt has served as an expert for school districts and the U.S. Attorney’s office on issues related to the LRO\, and she presents locally and nationally on issues related to inclusive education. \n \nDr. Susie M. Hildenbrand is Associate Professor of Inclusive Education and Associate Dean of the Ralph C. Wilson\, Jr.\, School of Education at St. John Fisher College. She teaches courses on inclusive education pedagogy\, assessment\, and classroom management. Dr. Hildenbrand earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Michigan and her master’s degree in reading and learning disabilities from DePaul University. She received her doctoral degree in teaching and curriculum from the University of Rochester. Dr. Hildenbrand’s research interests include positive classroom management\, student teaching\, and service learning\, and she presents local and nationally on these topics. She has also created and delivered professional development training sessions on trauma-sensitive pedagogy and instructional strategies for more than 100 in-service teachers and administrators in the region. \n \nJoin the Teaching All Students: Practical Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFounded in 1978\, Brookes is an independent\, highly respected educational publishing company with a strong focus on helping all people—with and without disabilities—reach their potential. We publish 50+ new titles a year on screening and assessment\, early intervention\, inclusive and special education\, autism and other disabilities\, literacy\, behavior\, communication\, and more. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/inclusiveeducation2019403/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190403-inclusiveeducation-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190402T170000 DTSTAMP:20190402T210707Z CREATED:20190306T215425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190402T210707Z UID:29433-1554220800-1554224400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:SEL and Principal Leadership\, K–8 DESCRIPTION:Presented by Darice Johnson\, Principal\, Meridian Middle School\, Kent School District\, WA; and Fatima Rogers\, Principal\, Charles W. Henry School\, School District of Philadelphia\, PA\nHosted by Juliet Kandel\, Implementation and Training Manager\, Committee for Children \nSponsored by Second Step \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSchools implementing social-emotional learning (SEL) saw an 11-percentile increase in academic achievement as measured by standardized testing (Durlak\, Weissberg\, Dymnicki\, Taylor\, & Schellinger\, 2011). Leadership is key to the success of any schoolwide initiative\, especially a strategy like SEL that may be perceived as competing for academic instructional time. \nThis edWebinar features two school principals who embrace SEL as a high priority for their schools. They have seen the profound impact of SEL on their students and school climate\, brought SEL into all aspects of school life\, and successfully advocated for SEL resources. This presentation will share practical experiences and lessons learned while they led SEL schoolwide implementations. Viewers will: \n\nInvestigate SEL as a foundation for effective teaching and learning\nExplore practical considerations for implementing schoolwide SEL\nInvestigate creative strategies for informing and building staff SEL skills\nDiscuss strategies for integrating SEL into everyday school life\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular interest to K-8 teachers\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nDarice Johnson has been in education for 21 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a master’s degree in teaching from The Evergreen State College. Currently\, she is in her third year as Principal of Meridian Middle School in the Kent School District\, Kent\, Washington. She previously served as assistant principal of Cascade Middle School in the Auburn School District. Darice taught for Seattle Public Schools at the African American Academy and Madrona K–8. In addition\, she taught sixth grade history in the Rainier Scholars program. In 2001\, Darice was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to study in South Africa and Swaziland. She went on an education mission trip to Kenya and Ethiopia with Cultural Reconnection in 2007. She was awarded the prestigious KCTS 9 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Education in 2003. \n \nFatima Rogers is Principal at Charles W. Henry School in Philadelphia\, PA. The school is implementing a comprehensive school climate strategy\, including SEL and restorative practices. Fatima’s expertise as a school administrator\, her inclusive leadership strategies\, and her understanding that school climate is the foundation for academic success combine to make her an excellent presenter on the real-world issues and benefits of implementing SEL. \n \nAbout the Host \nJuliet Kandel has worked in SEL\, violence prevention\, and substance abuse prevention since 1989. Formerly a district and school-level prevention coordinator\, she has been with the nonprofit Committee for Children since 2003\, where she is the implementation and training manager. She supports systemic SEL implementations across the country through consultation\, strategic partnerships\, and professional development. \n  \nJoin the Creating a Positive School Climate community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nSecond Step\, created by Committee for Children\, is a program rooted in social-emotional learning (SEL) that helps transform schools into supportive\, successful learning environments uniquely equipped to encourage children to thrive. More than just a classroom curriculum\, Second Step’s holistic approach helps create a more empathetic society by providing education professionals\, families\, and the larger community with tools to enable them to take an active role in the social-emotional growth and safety of today’s children. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20190402/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190402_positive-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190401T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190401T150000 DTSTAMP:20190401T191135Z CREATED:20190228T212728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190401T191135Z UID:29377-1554127200-1554130800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Simple Acts: Service and Acts of Kindness in Early Childhood Development DESCRIPTION:Presented by Natalie Silverstein\, MPH\, Author and New York Coordinator of Doing Good Together \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWe live in a complicated\, increasingly disconnected world. It feels as though parents and educators are swimming against a rising tide of negative energy\, searching for hope and the tools to empower ourselves and the children in our lives to make a positive impact on the world. Service is one simple answer: a way to spread positivity and kindness\, to foster compassion\, empathy\, open-mindedness and generosity in developing children. \nThis is not just wishful thinking; volunteering is not just a nice thing to do. Research has shown that engaging in community service in childhood and\, more specifically\, volunteering as a family\, has a meaningful\, long-term impact on kids. Natalie Silverstein’s work as a volunteer coordinator and passionate advocate for family service inspired her to write Simple Acts: The Busy Family’s Guide to Giving Back. Teaching young children to be socially conscious\, community-oriented\, and eager to volunteer seems like a daunting task\, especially in the midst of so many competing priorities. Simple Acts brings parents and educators practical\, easy-to-do ideas to involve the whole family in volunteering and helping others in the community. \nIn this edWebinar\, Natalie reviews: \n\nThe proven value of service in raising compassionate children\nHow to choose community service options\nIdeas for integrating volunteering and service into already-busy schedules\nWays to help children experience the deep satisfaction of helping others\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-8 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and after-school coordinators. \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nNatalie Silverstein\, MPH is an author and the New York coordinator of Doing Good Together. Her first book\, Simple Acts: The Busy Family’s Guide to Giving Back\, will be published by Gryphon House on April 1\, 2019. Natalie has been a contributing blogger for Mommypoppins.com with a particular focus on family-friendly community service ideas and her parenting essays have appeared on GrownandFlown.com. Along with her husband Jonathan\, she is the co-founder of The Silverstein Foundation for Parkinson’s with GBA. Natalie earned an undergraduate degree in health administration from Providence College and a Master of Public Health from Yale University. She is a passionate advocate for family and youth volunteerism and is a frequent consultant and presenter to parents\, faculty\, students and community groups in New York City where she lives with her family. \n  \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nGryphon House\, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bookchats20190401/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190401_bookchats-event-e1551390199948.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190329T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190329T140000 DTSTAMP:20190329T180730Z CREATED:20190205T191923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T180730Z UID:29188-1553864400-1553868000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Recognizing and Successfully Teaching Twice-Exceptional Students DESCRIPTION:Presented by Susan Winebrenner\, M.S.\, Education Consultant; and Lisa M. Kiss\, M.Ed.\, Education Consultant\nSponsored by Free Spirit Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, presenters Susan Winebrenner\, M.S.\, and Lisa M. Kiss\, M.Ed.\, describe how to identify twice-exceptional (2e) students—students who are gifted and have another learning difference—and meet their academic and social-emotional needs in any classroom. These principles will also benefit other learners\, since the methods described apply to all gifted/advanced students as well as those with learning difficulties\, whether or not they are twice-exceptional. \nThe key is applying differentiated\, specific\, user-friendly strategies to totally engage students in successful learning experiences using field-tested differentiation methods\, which can lead to achievement gains in academics and to more positive attitudes about school in general. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, counselors\, and social workers. \nAbout the Presenters \nSusan Winebrenner\, M.S. is a longtime educator and consultant\, specializing in meeting the needs of students at both ends of the learning continuum. \n \n \nLisa M. Kiss\, M.Ed. has been in special education as a teacher and administrator for 29 years. While she was concentrating on special education\, she noticed that some of those students had exceptional or advanced abilities in certain areas. This led to her current passion regarding twice-exceptional learners. \n \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning\, Positive Behavior\, and Student Achievement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFree Spirit is the leading publisher of learning tools that support young people’s social-emotional health and educational needs. We help children and teens think for themselves\, overcome challenges\, and make a difference in the world. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/studentachievement20190329/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190329_studentachievement-event.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR