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SUMMARY:Leading for Reading: A 360-Degree Look at the Science of Reading Now
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Laura Beaver\, District Title 1 Facilitator\, Cleveland County Schools (NC); Pati Montgomery\, Founder and President\, Schools Cubed; Kevin Hansford\, Superintendent\, Kingman-Norwich Unified School District 331 (KS); and Stacy Hurst\, Chief Academic Advisor at Reading Horizons and Assistant Professor of Reading at Southern Utah University \nSponsored by Reading Horizons \nWatch the Recording Listen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWatch this edLeader Panel for a robust look at the Science of Reading in action. Our distinguished panel includes district curriculum directors\, curriculum developers\, and panel leader Stacy Hurst\, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at Southern Utah University and Chief Academic Advisor at Reading Horizons. \nFrom the implementation of reading science practices in early elementary education to evolving teacher training and professional development approaches\, this edLeader Panel helps site and district-level leaders gain valuable perspectives. How and when do you transform early literacy instruction and teacher practice? Can we actually achieve reading proficiency for students by the end of third grade? What kinds of training\, resources\, and implementation strategies will schools and districts need for success? The session also explores the role of technology-embedded instructional methods for both students and teachers. If you’re curious about what’s new and what’s next in reading science and how to evaluate programs\, products\, and professional learning\, this session gives you insights\, affirmation\, and practical steps to take now. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, and curriculum leaders of all grade levels. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nLaura Beaver has a Master of Arts degree in elementary education (K-6) with Academically Gifted (K-12) licensures. Her teaching career spans 25+ years and she has more than 15 years’ experience training educators at the school\, district\, and state levels in literacy instruction\, MTSS implementation\, and family engagement. In addition\, Laura is a published author\, co-writing parent involvement children’s books with embedded reading strategies. She also develops and presents family engagement workshops and events that assist schools in engaging and sharing effective strategies for families to use at home with their children. \n\nPati Montgomery’s education background includes being a teacher and administrator with underserved populations\, special education administrator\, author\, national educational consultant specializing in principal and school leadership development\, and collaborator with state departments of education as well as teacher effectiveness and union-management collaboration teams. Previously\, she was the Executive Director of Literacy for the Colorado Department of Education where she was responsible for the implementation of the READ Act. Pati has worked with school principals and superintendents across the country on effective school practices. Her work is steeped in the belief that ALL students can attain high achievement and focuses on school populations comprised of highly diverse learners. She is the lead author of the book entitled A Principal’s Primer for Raising Reading Achievement. The book is a guide for principals and school leaders that highlights efficient systems and structures necessary for schoolwide improvement in performance. \n\nKevin Hansford is the Superintendent of the Kingman-Norwich Unified School District 331 in Kingman\, Kansas. Prior to his appointment as the district’s superintendent\, he served as the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning for the Leavenworth USD 453 in Leavenworth\, KS. He has served as an elementary school principal and an elementary classroom teacher. Kevin earned his Master of Arts degree in school leadership from Baker University and his undergraduate degree from Pittsburg State University. Kevin’s perspectives on transforming literacy teaching and learning stem from his experiences as a classroom teacher\, building leader\, and district administrator. His work as a superintendent who is committed to making sure all students can reach at grade level will inspire and motivate educators at all levels to rethink and reenergize literacy instruction at every level. \n\nStacy Hurst has degrees in sociology and elementary education and reading and has Advanced Reading and ESL Endorsements. In over 20 years as an educator\, she has been a first-grade teacher\, ELL teacher\, literacy coach\, reading specialist\, and now a university professor. Her extensive experience includes teaching reading\, coordinating interventions for struggling readers\, coaching teachers\, implementing blended learning\, and training thousands of teachers on effective literacy instruction. Stacy is the chief academic officer at Reading Horizons\, an assistant professor of teacher education at Southern Utah University\, and the co-author of Reading Horizons Discovery®. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nReading Horizons supports educators with powerful tech-enabled foundational reading instruction that helps all students reach reading proficiency by the end of third grade. For nearly 40 years\, the Reading Horizons method has aligned to the evolution of the science of reading\, empowering more than 50\,000 educators with evidence-based teaching strategies to prevent and remediate reading difficulties. Reading momentum begins with Reading Horizons.
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CATEGORIES:Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:The Link Between the Science of Reading and Written Communication Skills
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Valerie Zaryczny\, MS\, OTR/L\, Learning Without Tears; and Yasmin Lynch\, MA\, Early Childhood Education\, Learning Without Tears \nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar reviews recent research into early literacy development\, revealing the powerful effect of explicitly integrating reading\, handwriting\, and keyboarding instruction as we prepare students to read fluently\, communicate thoughtfully across mediums and technology devices\, and engage fully in their education and in the world. Viewers review the elements of effective instruction based on the Science of Reading and discuss the developmental sequence for learning reading\, handwriting\, and keyboarding skills from readiness to fluency. Watch to learn how integrating these skills can have a lifelong impact on PreK-5 students’ literacy development. \nView this edWebinar to: \n\nIdentify the connection between the Science of Reading and written communication skills\nUnderstand the links between handwriting\, keyboarding\, and overall literacy success\nConnect both explicit instruction and an integrated approach to best support reading and writing development\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-5 teachers\, school leaders\, education technology leaders\, and occupational therapists. \n  \n\nAbout the Presenters \nValerie Zaryczny received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wake Forest University and a Master of Science degree in occupational therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. She is a pediatric OT with experience across multiple settings including schools\, clinics\, early intervention\, and teletherapy. She first attended a Handwriting Without Tears workshop in 2004 as a new therapist and has been in love with the products and methods ever since! Valerie became a National Workshop Presenter for Learning Without Tears in 2011. \n\nYasmin Lynch is a passionate educator and professional development facilitator. Yasmin earned a master’s in early childhood education from California State University\, Northridge and a bachelor’s in political science from University of California\, Los Angeles. Yasmin’s passion for education was sparked in her hometown of Los Angeles after serving homeless children and their families at an after-school program\, where she saw visible disparities across racial\, ethnic\, socioeconomic\, gender\, and neighborhood zip code lines. She began her career as a classroom teacher and later moved into the roles of early interventionist\, state policy specialist\, and school administrator. In addition\, she is experienced in the development and facilitation of professional learning for educators including district and school administrators\, mental health professionals\, and law enforcement. Yasmin currently serves as a professional learning consultant and a Bilingual National Presenter with Learning Without Tears. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Foundational Literacy Skills community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Without Tears’ mission in today’s changing learning landscape is to ensure that the path to student success remains simple and fun. We provide child-friendly\, hands-on\, innovative instruction for early learning\, handwriting\, keyboarding\, and writing strategies\, and our programs reach more than 31 million students in Pre-K through fifth grade.
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CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Using Esports as a Gateway to STEM Careers Through CTE
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Scott Spector\, Former STEM Educator\, Current VP of Business Partnerships\, Coherent Educational Solutions; and Chris Scroggins\, Former Esports Instructor\, Current Co-Founder\, EDGE Consulting\nModerated by Dr. Jamie Valenzuela-Mumau\, Former Education Leader\, Current CEO\, Coherent Educational Solutions \nSponsored by Coherent Educational Solutions \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIs esports just for competition\, or can it provide a gateway for students to access STEM careers through CTE-aligned esports curricula? In this edWebinar\, you see evidence as to how this can be accomplished. \nSee how the unique partnership between Coherent Educational Solutions\, EDGE Consulting\, and Horizon AVL can help you jumpstart esports within your communities\, and learn about an effective way to bring esports to your school\, district\, or out-of-school time program. The presenters discuss how to introduce esports to your administration and parents and what infrastructure can be set up. They also provide a glimpse of the new\, cost-effective\, CTE-aligned curriculum that will help guide students to possible college scholarships and careers associated with the multibillion-dollar esports industry. \nYou leave this session understanding how you can bring esports to your school\, district\, or out-of-school time organization\, and engage your students with a clear connection to CTE and STEM career pathways. Whether you are a veteran esports program or new to the esports scene\, watch to see how you can use esports as a bridge to STEM careers. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, and those interested in esports and career technical education. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nCurrently the VP of Business Partnerships for Coherent Educational Solutions (CES)\, Scott Spector has been a classroom science and technology teacher\, founding elementary STEAM charter school principal\, STEM science consultant at the California Department of Education\, and former science coordinator at the Santa Barbara County Education Office. Scott understands how to meet kids where they are and how to engage them in the classroom. He is currently working with a team from CES and EDGE Consulting to help create CTE-aligned esports curricula that will help students understand that esports is not just gaming\, but there are plenty of lucrative careers around the multibillion-dollar esports gaming industry. \n\n \nChris Scroggins is currently finishing his Ph.D. at the University of South Carolina and is a former instructor of esports at Shenandoah University. Chris is the Co-founder and CEO of Esports Development and Growth Enterprise (EDGE). In his consulting role\, he applies his knowledge of organizational leadership and esports in order to assist clients and provide a high-quality product to the consumer/customer. EDGE develops and grows the academic esports space by providing educational content\, academic esports consulting\, and esports curriculum development. Through academic and professional experiences\, Chris has developed a breadth of knowledge regarding the esports industry. He has experience hosting small- and large-scale events\, as well as conducting academic research on esports. Currently\, Chris is finishing esports-related manuscripts and co-editing the first comprehensive esports textbook. \n\n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Jamie Valenzuela-Mumau is a groundbreaking educational leader with proven success in supporting the professional growth of teachers and administrators. He brings over 20 years of educational experience serving as a teacher and a site and district administrator at both elementary and secondary levels. He most recently has served as an assistant superintendent for educational services at a county level. His vast expertise along with his professional experiences and successes in improving student outcomes have prepared him to assist with meeting the needs of the educational community. \n  \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the STEM Learning: Full STEAM Ahead community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nIncreasingly\, school districts that normally serve students K-12 are now being asked to serve children at the preschool level. CoherentED firmly believes that every school system’s approach to the teaching and learning engagement of our youngest learners is critical. By attending the webinars with Dr. Clabaugh and Ms. Drezner\, which is a learning space for UPK leaders and educators to develop and evaluate UPK plans that keep the learners and their families in the center of their thinking\, they learn ways to approach the outcomes and make decisions that meet the diverse needs of young learners. We believe that implementing Universal Preschool well will lead to greater equity and opportunities to stop doing school TO kids and start doing school WITH kids!™
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CATEGORIES:Career Education,College and Career Readiness,Game-Based Learning,STEM/STEAM
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SUMMARY:10 Math Practices to Foster Problem-Solving for Elementary Learners
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Albert Vilalta Riera\, Math Learning Expert\, Innovamat; Dr. Hollyce Schoepp\, K-12 Supervisor of STEM\, Vernon Township School District (NJ); and Bernat Portell\, Head of Expansion\, Innovamat \nSponsored by Innovamat \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe best way to bring competency-based and meaningful learning into the elementary math classroom is to create a problem-solving environment. What traits define a good math problem? How can we foster rich class discussions? What manipulatives should we use? How can we manage differentiated instruction within the same problem? In this edWebinar\, we discuss 10 practices to foster a problem-solving classroom environment that develops meaningful math understanding and explore them through different examples of rich math activities. Viewers: \n\nHave the chance to face math activities as students\nListen to all the learning opportunities beneath the activities\nExpand their understanding of best practices for learning math through discovery\nLearn ideas on how to help students develop meaningful math skills while learning the curricular content\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary teachers and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nAlbert Vilalta Riera is one of Innovamat’s learning experts. Currently\, he is a part-time professor in the Math Education Department of the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB)\, where he trains pre-service teachers while conducting the last research for his Ph.D. He combines his university role with government teacher training in Spain and\, above all\, the conceptualization of Innovamat’s curriculum and activities. \n  \nDr. Hollyce Schoepp is the K-12 STEM supervisor for Vernon Township School District in Vernon\, New Jersey. She earned a Ph.D. from Texas Tech University in curriculum and instruction of STEM education and a Master of Science degree in biology from the University of Maryland\, College Park. Dr. Schoepp brings over 20 years of educational experience serving as a teacher\, mentor\, educational leader\, and professional development facilitator. She understands how to meet students (and teachers) where they are and how to foster engagement in the classroom. An advocate for the researched-based incorporation of concepts of everyday resilience into the classroom ecosystem\, Dr. Schoepp’s current focus involves using evidence-based practices in the creation of high-quality learning environments that result in the development of durable academic assets and cumulative learning. \n\n \nBernat Portell is leading Innovamat’s expansion in the U.S.\, Italy\, and Brazil. He has spent his career working with teachers and school and district leaders around the world to facilitate pedagogical change. He earned his BSc in international management from Bocconi University (Italy) and studied at the University of Notre Dame (U.S.) and the National University of Singapore. \n  \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nInnovamat is a K-8 math program aimed at improving children’s learning. We want kids to develop core skills such as reasoning and problem-solving in class\, and to do so through experience and challenges. We provide teachers with a set of resources to bring about this pedagogical change\, leaving the textbook behind. \nWe have built an easy-to-use and evidence-based product that is aligned with the latest research on education (NCTM\, OCDE\, Nrich & PISA) and is used by 330\,000 students in 7 countries. On top of that\, we use a gamified platform for students to practice that provides weekly reports on the student’s progress\, making differentiated instruction a cornerstone of ours.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20230222/
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management and Practices,Mathematics
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SUMMARY:Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Helping Students Start Real Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Presented by David Grubbs\, Former Educator\, Entrepreneur\, and Co-Founder\, Boss Club; and Charlie Gasmire\, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder\, Boss Club \nSponsored by Boss Club \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDavid Grubbs and Charlie Gasmire are educators and serial entrepreneurs who have helped over 8\,600 K-12 students start a real business and are here to report on the measurable outcomes they have observed. Their findings support numerous empirical studies that tout the benefits of entrepreneurship including soft-skill development\, cross-curricular learning\, and student engagement in the classroom. \nEntrepreneurship is a project-based learning tool that provides real-world education by helping students put into practice many of the other subjects they are studying in school\, and it’s one of the most effective and proven ways to teach 21st century skills. David and Charlie co-founded Boss Club in 2018 which supports hundreds of teachers across the country as they help middle and high school students start\, run\, and grow real businesses. In this edWebinar\, you learn: \n\nEmpirical evidence on the benefits of entrepreneurship education including increased student engagement\, 21st century skill development\, self-efficacy\, and more\nThe importance of an entrepreneurial mindset and how to cultivate it\nThe outcomes of entrepreneurship on soft-skill development\nPractical entrepreneurial exercises that teach cross-curricular skills\nKeys to a successful entrepreneurship program and how to launch one at your school\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, curriculum directors and writers\, and CTE teachers and leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nDavid Grubbs taught entrepreneurship at Baylor University for three years\, helping dozens of students launch and grow real companies. He has launched nearly two dozen companies himself over the course of a 20-year career as a full-time entrepreneur\, generating over $37mm in online sales\, raising $2mm in funding from investors\, and managing over 50 employees. David is a co-founder at Boss Club and holds a BBA in finance from Baylor University. \n\n \nCharlie Gasmire has an entrepreneurial and corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) background\, participating in the purchase of over 20 different companies for a total of hundreds of millions of dollars. He has started several companies of his own including an aviation education company with over 80\,000 YouTube subscribers and millions of views. Charlie is a co-founder at Boss Club and holds both a BBA in finance and entrepreneurship and an MBA from Baylor University. \n  \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Inspiring Entrepreneurship 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 \nBoss Club provides entrepreneurship curriculum for 250+ schools across the country and helps middle and high school students design\, launch\, and grow a real small business. Boss Club makes it turn-key to launch an entrepreneurship elective at your school\, and your teacher does not need any business experience to teach the course. In this highly engaging course\, students work within a project-based learning environment to leverage cross-curricular skills in real world scenarios as a new business owner. With Boss Club\, students aren’t just reading about business or learning how to write a business plan. They’re actually starting real businesses which is where the most impactful learning takes place!
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CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Business Ed and Entrepreneurship,Real World Literacy
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SUMMARY:Adapting Special Education to the Virtual Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Belva C. Collins\, Ed.D.\, Professor Emeritus\, University of North Carolina \nSponsored by Brookes Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDistance education services are an effective way to meet the needs of students with disabilities\, but few special educators get the preparation they need to conduct high-quality instruction remotely. \nIn this edWebinar\, we go over all the fundamentals: \n\nEssential principles and practices\nProviding behavioral\, academic\, and social supports\nTeacher leadership\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nBelva C. Collins\, Ed.D. served as a professor and chair in the Department of Special Education and Child Development at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and in the Department of Early Childhood\, Special Education\, and Counselor Education at the University of Kentucky. She now holds the title of Professor Emeritus at both institutions. Dr. Collins began her career as a teacher of students with intellectual disabilities in rural Southwestern Virginia before coming to the University of Kentucky to work as a research assistant on several federally funded grants to validate the use of response prompting strategies in special education. \nShe continued this line of research throughout her career in higher education and was successful in guiding the applied research of her students in investigating variations of systematic instruction in classroom and community settings. In addition to disseminating her own scholarly writing\, Dr. Collins served as the executive editor of Rural Special Education Quarterly\, the primary publication of the American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES). Her recent awards include the ACRES Eagle Award for service to rural special education\, the North Carolina Teacher Educator Award\, and the TED-Pearson Award for excellence in teacher education. She now devotes her time to writing and presenting on the topics of systematic instruction and special education teacher leadership. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Supporting Students with Special Needs community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nFounded in 1978\, Brookes is an independent\, highly respected educational publishing company with a strong focus on helping all people—with and without disabilities—reach their potential. We publish 50+ new titles a year on screening and assessment\, early intervention\, inclusive and special education\, autism and other disabilities\, literacy\, behavior\, communication\, and more.
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CATEGORIES:Digital Learning,Online Learning,Special Education
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SUMMARY:How to Fine-Tune Your MTSS for Learning Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Alison B. Augustson\, MTSS Coordinator for Elementary Schools\, Rowan-Salisbury School System (NC); Matt Harriger\, MTSS Coordinator for Secondary Schools\, Rowan-Salisbury School System (NC); and Dr. Yvette Cantu\, Chief Academic Officer\, Buena Park School District (CA)\nModerated by Jess Weston\, Customer Success Manager\, Panorama Education \nSponsored by Panorama Education \nWatch the Recording Listen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nFaced with alarming data from the recent NAEP report\, many districts are looking for the best and most effective path to learning recovery. With Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)\, collecting and examining the right data will help your teams focus on areas of urgency first. Hear from school leaders who are making finely tuned changes to their MTSS in order to accelerate learning recovery for their students. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, we explore moving from alarm to action through: \n\nPositively impacting the ABCs through social-emotional learning interventions\nCollecting data that can assess student social-emotional learning status in your district\nInterpreting data to inform action on the most urgent issues your district is facing\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nAlison Augustson is currently the MTSS Coordinator for Elementary Schools in the Rowan-Salisbury School System in Salisbury\, NC. She has been in this role for the district for the past three years. Prior to this\, she was an MTSS coach for the district\, supporting a handful of schools with the initial implementation. Before working in MTSS\, Alison was an educational diagnostician for the district’s Exceptional Children’s Department. She received her BS in special education from Appalachian State University and was a special education teacher for 16 years before moving to district-level roles. Her teaching experience includes working with students\, from kindergarten to eighth grade\, with mild to moderate disabilities. She also holds a master’s in reading from UNC Charlotte. \n\n \nMatt Harriger began his teaching career in 2004\, making his way into the role of Assistant Principal at Rowan-Salisbury in 2016\, and then MTSS Coordinator for Secondary Schools in 2020\, where he enjoys using data to drive decisions and implementing the MTSS framework for school improvement. \n\n \nDr. Yvette Cantu’s career began in Inglewood Unified School District in California\, moved to Norwalk La Mirada School District\, and finally to Buena Park School District\, also in California. Her experience encompasses teaching kindergarten through seventh grade\, acting as a district staff developer\, a director of curriculum and instruction\, and now a chief academic officer. Dr. Cantu completed a doctoral program in educational leadership at CSUF. She is a native Californian living in Fullerton along with her husband with whom she shares two grown sons. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nJess Weston is a Customer Success Manager at Panorama. She leads work with many of Panorama’s district clients in California\, Washington\, and Oregon. \n  \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Accelerate 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\nPanorama Education partners with K-12 schools and districts across the country to collect and analyze data about social-emotional learning\, school climate\, family engagement\, and more. With research-backed surveys and a leading technology platform\, Panorama helps educators act on data and improve student outcomes. Panorama supports 15 million students in 21\,000 schools and 1\,500 districts across 50 states.
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CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Learning Loss/Acceleration,MTSS,Social-Emotional Learning
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SUMMARY:Build Positive Relationships in the Classroom Through Meaningful Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Byron McClure\, D.Ed.\, Director of Innovation\, 7 Mindsets; Elizabeth Hurst\, M.Ed.\, Curriculum and Assessment Specialist\, 7 Mindsets; and Aleasha Stevens\, Director of Education Services\, 7 Mindsets \nSponsored by 7 Mindsets \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn this engaging and insightful edWebinar\, Byron McClure\, D.Ed. shares how educators can make relationships the center of learning and\, in turn\, positively impact school climate and culture. During this session\, viewers: \n\nLearn the importance and benefits of building positive relationships in the classroom and how they can lead to a positive school culture\nExplore CASEL’s 3 Signature Practices\, the Four Stages of Building Relational Capacity\, and how to use conversations to build positive relationships between students and adults\nUnderstand the impact of building relationships on student learning and well-being\n\nViewers leave the session with a set of questions to implement into their classroom routines\, based on where their class is in the Stages of Building Relational Capacity and personalized for their students. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, and school counselors and psychologists. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nByron McClure\, D.Ed. is a high-energy\, inspirational\, and highly sought-after speaker who is on a mission to shift how people think from what’s wrong to what’s strong! He is a National Certified School Psychologist\, the founder of Lessons For SEL\, and currently\, the Director of Innovation for 7 Mindsets. \n\n \nElizabeth Hurst\, M.Ed. is a Curriculum and Assessment Specialist at 7 Mindsets\, where she develops SEL curricula for PreK-12 as well as professional and personal development for adults. In her role\, she also supports the ongoing implementation of SEL in schools and communities. As an educator\, Elizabeth is an advocate for SEL as a vital part of an educational framework that supports the success and growth of the whole student as well as the health and well-being of all stakeholders in education including teachers\, family members\, and the community. \n\n \nAleasha Stevens is Director of Education Services at 7 Mindsets\, where she provides the strategic vision and leads service delivery for the 7 Mindsets Customer Success organization. Driven by a passion to advocate for the needs of all learners—particularly those who historically have not been empowered to do so for themselves—Aleasha is uniquely poised to draw from 25+ years of experience in the field of education including teaching\, training\, and executive leadership. A resourceful and accomplished sponsor for change\, Aleasha is well regarded for building trusting partnerships to create organizational advantage as well as breakthrough results for individuals. A passionate educator at her core\, Aleasha prides herself on caring deeply for students\, understanding the educator’s perspective\, and bringing the voice of the classroom to the boardroom. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Creating a Positive School Climate community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nSince 2009\, 7 Mindsets has been providing an award-winning\, easy-to-implement\, proven\, and transformational SEL curriculum and professional development program to pre-K-12 schools and districts. The research-based program helps educators create and sustain positive school cultures rooted in healthy relationships.
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CATEGORIES:Classroom Management and Practices,School Culture/Climate
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SUMMARY:Harm and Distrust: Honoring Historical Truths in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Brittany Hogan\, Educational Equity Consultant\, BTheGrowth; K.C. Boyd\, Library Media Specialist\, Jefferson Middle School Academy\, Washington D.C.; and Brittney Smith\, Senior Manager of Education Partnerships (East)\, News Literacy Project \nSponsored by News Literacy Project \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nTeaching historical truths can sometimes lead to difficult conversations in the classroom. It is essential for us to not only meet conversations about race\, equity\, and injustices head on\, but also to do so in a way that honors all voices. We need to create a safe environment for students to learn about the past and feel empowered to change the future based on facts. \nDuring this edWebinar\, you learn about the historical failure of mainstream news organizations to serve all people equally\, the legacies of distrust this has caused among specific groups in America—particularly Black Americans—and recent efforts by news outlets to improve their coverage. Hear from education professionals about how they tackle these conversations in the classroom and how they draw on their personal experiences to shed light on historical truths. In addition\, the presenters highlight some of the resources (including the News Literacy Project’s new Harm & Distrust lesson on Checkology®️) that are available to support educators as we all work to make progress toward a more equitable and just society. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nA Chicago native\, Brittany Hogan received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Hampton University and a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. She was the first Director of Educational Equity & Diversity for Rockwood School District in St. Louis County\, where she created the districtwide equity plan\, led the racial desegregation program Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corporation (VICC)\, and supervised district social workers. While at Rockwood\, Brittany found herself at the cusp of the controversial topic of critical race theory\, resulting in local and national media coverage. \nDrawing from her personal experience\, she and bestselling author Nic Stone launched Empathy in Equity\, speaking nationally on the importance of using empathy in literature to support equity in education. In 2022\, Brittany was appointed a member of the St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education. She served as an inaugural manager for the Center of Human Service Leadership at the Delmar Divine in St. Louis. She is also the founder of BTheGrowth\, where she works with schools and organizations to improve systems that create equitable educational practices. \n  \n \nK.C. Boyd is a library media specialist at Jefferson Middle School Academy in Washington D.C. and Scholastic and SLJ’s 2022 School Librarian of the Year. She has previously worked as the Lead Librarian for the East St. Louis School District #189 in East St. Louis\, IL\, an area library coordinator for Chicago Public Schools\, and a district coordinator for the Mayor Daley Book Club for middle school students. \nShe is a second-generation educator and holds master’s degrees in library information science\, media communications\, and education leadership. The Boss_Librarian Blog documents her work with K-12 students\, discusses the effective use of technology in K-12 education\, and provides helpful book reviews. Additionally\, she is a sought-after and popular keynote speaker and conference presenter at the local\, state\, and national levels. K.C. currently serves on the executive board for the District of Columbia Library Association and the advisory board for EveryLibrary. She is an active committee member for the American Library Association Chapter Council representing Washington D.C.\, American Association of School Librarians Digital Tools\, and the Washington Teachers’ Union Equity Collaborative. \n\nBrittney Smith is the senior manager of education partnerships (east) at the News Literacy Project. She joined NLP in July 2022 after eight years of teaching life science in Cincinnati\, Ohio. She was a high school teacher to diverse populations of students\, including English language learners. In her tenure as science department chair\, she focused on building partnerships with community stakeholders to enrich and improve students’ educational experiences. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biological science from the University of Cincinnati and a master’s degree in teaching science to adolescents and young adults from Mount St. Joseph University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in educational practice and innovation with a STEM focus at the University of South Carolina. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the News 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\n \nThe News Literacy Project\, a nonpartisan\, national education nonprofit\, provides programs and resources for educators and the public to teach\, learn and share the abilities needed to be smart\, active consumers of news and information and equal and engaged participants in a democracy.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/newsliteracy20230223/
CATEGORIES:Equity,Real World Literacy,Social Studies and Civics
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SUMMARY:Tips on Hosting Webinars for Education Marketing and Lead Generation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lisa Schmucki\, Founder and CEO\, edWeb.net; and Joyce Whitby\, CEO/Co-Founder of Innovations4Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nedWeb.net is a leader in helping solution providers host professional learning and thought leadership webinars for educators in all roles. Sponsored webinars are a win-win media channel where solution providers share their expertise and educators get much-needed professional learning and support. \nLearn the best practices and tips for presenting the most valuable content that gets the highest registrations and attendance. Webinars are a great way to provide a professional opportunity for the education leaders and innovators in your network to share their best practices and ideas\, live chats provide valuable feedback from educators in the trenches\, video and audio recordings are great marketing content\, and you’ll generate valuable leads for your sales team. We also show you some fun and time-saving ways to use ChatGPT to get even more out of your webinars! \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to those in education industry roles. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nLisa Schmucki is the founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, an award-winning professional learning network that provides peer-to-peer learning for a global community of 1.4 million educators. edWeb’s framework for Best Practices for Virtual Professional Learning provides districts\, schools\, and individual educators with professional learning that impacts staff growth\, culture\, wellness\, retention\, and student outcomes. edWeb has won nine SIIA CODiE Awards for professional learning and collaboration. \nLisa has over 40 years’ experience in educational publishing\, media\, and online learning. She serves on the Board of NCTET (National Coalition for Technology in Education & Training)\, the Expert Network for ERDI (Education Research & Development Institute)\, the Project Tomorrow SpeakUp Council\, the Advisory Board for the Power Trip for Women District Leaders\, and previously on the Board of the SIIA Education Division. She is a graduate of Princeton University and has a master’s degree from the Stern School of Business at NYU. \n  \n\nJoyce Whitby is a lifelong EdTechKnowLedgist who started off as a special ed educator in NYC\, and then taught graduate-level EdTech courses at Long Island University. Since then\, Joyce has been in the business of educational technology and has held key leadership roles in sales leadership\, professional development\, and marketing with organizations like Apple Computer\, Scientific Learning\, and SchoolMessenger. She has been a longtime member and past Co-chair of the SIIA EDU Board\, and still coordinates their Innovation Showcase which is part of the CODiES. She also has extensive experience working with startup EdTech ventures. In 2017\, Joyce and her husband (aka @tomwhitby\, co-founder of #edchat) launched their consulting business working with emerging and growing EdTech companies\, seeking growth in revenue and market share\, Innovations4Education.com. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the edFocus | Education Industry Network community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/edfocus20230224/
CATEGORIES:Education Marketing
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SUMMARY:Leading Inclusive Practices: Make Learning Accessible for Every Learner in Your District
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Janna Greathouse\, District Assistive Technology Coordinator\, Jenks Public Schools (OK); Samantha Reid\, M.Ed.\, Educational Technology Coordinator\, Jenks Public Schools (OK); and Christine Fox\, CITES Project Director\, CAST \nSponsored by Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems \nWatch the Recording Listen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, and earning your CE certificate. \nStudents with disabilities confront many systemic barriers that prevent them from complete independence and participation in the general education curriculum. In this edLeader Panel\, you discover a framework of evidence-based practices\, developed by the Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES)\, which have been co-developed by a cohort of diverse school districts across the country. \nThis free framework provides a guide for effective collaboration across EdTech and special education empowering school districts to create and sustain inclusive technology systems to serve all students. Specific action steps for district leaders with practices focusing on leadership\, teaching\, learning\, assessment\, technology infrastructure\, and family engagement are provided. You learn from EdTech and Assistive Technology (AT) district leaders from Jenks Public Schools in Jenks\, Oklahoma\, who share successes and hurdles. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 education technology leaders\, assistive technology leaders\, and school and district leaders. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nJanna Greathouse graduated from the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma with a master’s degree in speech pathology. She has practiced as a speech-language pathologist in public school systems in the Carolinas and in Oklahoma where she currently serves as the district assistive technology coordinator for Jenks Public Schools. Her latest pursuits involve efforts to increase accessibility\, equity\, and inclusion districtwide so that students are empowered to be experts in their own learning and are supported in doing so. She resides in Jenks\, Oklahoma with her husband\, two sons\, and fur-daughter\, and enjoys reading\, camping\, and backpacking. \n\n \nSamantha Reid is currently an educational technology coordinator for Jenks Public Schools in Oklahoma. After obtaining her M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on technology integration in education from UNLV in 2006\, she began working in EdTech and found her passion in life. Prior to moving into EdTech\, she taught in elementary school. Samantha is an ISTE Certified Educator and received several other certifications and micro-credentials through the years. She has done training all over the region and has presented at several EdCamps\, Google Summits\, and conferences including ISTE\, TCEA\, FETC\, and CoSN. \n\nChristine Fox\, MS is the project director of CAST’s CITES project. Prior to joining CAST\, Christine was the senior director of external relations for CoSN where she was responsible for professional advancement programs\, corporate partnerships\, and supported federal advocacy efforts regarding digital equity and cybersecurity. She spent over 16 years leading and growing SETDA\, most notably as the interim and deputy executive director\, where she charted the strategic direction of the organization. Throughout her time at SETDA\, she facilitated the members’ professional learning opportunities including two annual conferences and online learning opportunities. In addition\, she managed product development from conception to publication including Navigating the Digital Shift reports 2015–2019\, the Broadband Imperative report series\, and the Guide to Quality Instructional Materials. Christine’s background is in teaching and professional development with experience as a classroom teacher\, ELL coordinator\, reading coach\, and curriculum developer.\n \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, and earning your CE certificate. \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\nThe goal of the Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES) is to empower school districts to create and sustain inclusive technology systems that serve all students\, including students with disabilities who require assistive technology or accessible educational materials. CITES is developing and disseminating a framework of evidence-based practices\, aligned to the National Educational Technology Plan (2017) to enhance the successful use of technology by all students. We provide technical assistance to districts\, educators\, and families to ensure that students with disabilities are able to use the technology tools they need to foster learning and life success.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/inclusiveeducation20230227/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Assistive Technology,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Understanding Equitable and Inclusive Instruction in 2023
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Desiree Alexander\, Award-Winning Educator\, Speaker\, Author\, and Founder and CEO\, Educator Alexander Consulting\, LLC \nSponsored by Kognity \nThis edWebinar has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for any inconvenience. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe terms “equity\,” “inclusivity\,” and “diversity” can be heard resounding all over the education space at the moment. Interest and a willingness to break old habits and find new ways of teaching to keep up with our modern world is growing. However\, there are still many misconceptions about what these buzzwords actually mean\, and how educators can truly implement them into their teaching. \nDr. Desiree Alexander is an educator\, author\, and speaker with over 20 years of educational experience. This ABAR educator is dedicated to the work of DEI\, social justice\, and belonging. Join us to break down some of these misconceptions\, hear about what an equitable education really means\, and learn how to be an active participant in this shift toward a more inclusive learning experience for our students. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning\, multi-degreed educator\, speaker\, and author who has been in the educational field since 2002. She is the founder and CEO of Educator Alexander Consulting\, LLC\, and the Deputy Director for the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana. She holds various education/technology certifications. She is the author of Ready to Be an Educational Leader: Your Guide for Passing the SLLA 6990; a 2022 and 2021 Texas Computer Education Association Featured Thought Leader; a 2020 International Society for Technology in Education Featured Voice; a 2020 Future of Education Technology Conference Featured Presenter; the 2019 Customer Commitment Award Honoree from Better Business Bureau’s Torch Awards for Ethics; a 2019 Shreveport National Pan-Hellenic Council Mover and Shaker; a 2017 Young Professional Initiative 40 Under 40 Awards Honoree; a 2017 Center for Digital Education Top 30 Technologists\, Transformers\, and Trailblazers; and a 2017 PBS Learning Media Digital Innovator for Louisiana\, among other honors. \n  \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion 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\nKognity redefines the traditional textbook and supercharges the learning process. It all began with two students who wanted to create exciting and dynamic interactive learning resources they’d always wanted to experience in classrooms. Resolving to create a modern textbook for the modern learner\, the result was Kognity.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/dei20230227/
CATEGORIES:Culturally Responsive Teaching,Equity
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SUMMARY:Bring Back the Love of Teaching and Combat Burnout by Investing in Professional Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kasey Bratcher\, Chief Services Officer\, Carnegie Learning \nSponsored by Carnegie Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs we face massive teacher shortages across the country\, we must commit to rekindling and cultivating the JOY in our beloved profession to attract and retain amazing talent. Productive professional learning is key. In this edWebinar\, we dig into the six factors that influence the productivity of professional learning and their impact on the overall JOY teachers find in their day-to-day work. \nViewers walk away with a new understanding of: \n\nWhat research says about productive professional learning\nWhat productive professional learning looks like\, sounds like\, and feels like\nHow you might use productive professional learning to cultivate JOY\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and education leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nKasey Bratcher is a lifelong learner energized by collaborating with and enabling others. She is an advocate for student thought and teacher investment—a champion of engaging\, equitable\, learner-centered classrooms in schools and districts nationwide. It is her life mission to build leaders who influence positive change across all aspects of “school” to ensure every student learns at their highest capacity. \nIn her current role as Chief Services Officer\, Kasey leads a team of 100+ passionate educators relentlessly toward that goal. As an executive leader\, she has a proven track record of developing and managing high-functioning teams\, building operational efficiencies\, and expanding a vibrant portfolio of market-driven services. She always meets a challenge head on and thrives on inspiring a team to make their mark. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Professional Learning & Practice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCarnegie Learning is shaping the future of education. Born from more than 30 years of learning science research at Carnegie Mellon University\, the company has become a recognized leader in the ed tech space\, using artificial intelligence\, formative assessment\, and adaptive learning to deliver groundbreaking solutions to education’s toughest challenges. With the highest quality offerings for K-12 math\, ELA\, literacy\, world languages\, high-dosage tutoring\, professional learning and more\, Carnegie Learning is changing the way we think about education\, and creating powerful results for teachers and students alike.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/pd20230227/
CATEGORIES:Educator Self-Care and Wellness,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Highly Effective Family Engagement: 5 Habits to Start Now
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jessica Webster\, Ed.D.\, Senior Family Engagement Specialist\, MAEC\, Inc.; and Rebecca Honig\, Chief Content and Curriculum Officer\, ParentPowered \nSponsored by ParentPowered\, creator of Ready4K \nWatch the Recording Listen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nGreat family engagement practices not only make everyone’s job easier\, but they’re also doable for the entire team. But like any new practice\, it can be hard to get into the groove. As an education leader\, you want to help your team to build those healthy family engagement habits that improve outcomes for students. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, we look at ways to build family engagement within your existing structures and classroom daily routines so that high-quality family engagement becomes a HABIT for everyone involved! We cover: \n\nWhy family engagement has taken center stage in building healthy schools\nFive habits that foster great family engagement\nStrategies for building your new family engagement habits\nMicro-moments that are perfect for practicing family engagement habits\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-8 school and district leaders and those involved with parent and community involvement\, family engagement\, and school improvement. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nJessica Webster\, Ed.D. serves as a Senior Family Engagement Specialist for MAEC\, an education non-profit dedicated to increasing access to high-quality education for culturally\, linguistically\, and economically diverse learners. Dr. Webster has over 20 years of classroom and leadership experience in both public and private education. In addition to classroom teaching\, she has served as an inclusion specialist and assistant middle school principal. Prior to joining the MAEC team\, she led a university laboratory school through a strategic plan and realignment focused on literacy\, culturally responsive and equitable practices\, staff and student diversification\, student supports\, family engagement\, and community partnerships. Dr. Webster completed her Ed.D. in educational leadership at the University of Pittsburgh. She earned an M.Ed. in educational leadership with K-12 Principal Certification from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and an M.Ed. in literacy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. \n\n \nRebecca Honig is the Chief Content and Curriculum Officer at ParentPowered where she leads the content development of Ready4K\, an evidence-based family engagement program delivered via text message. Within this work\, Rebecca collaborated with mental health specialists\, community health workers\, and caregivers across the country to develop Ready4K Trauma-Informed\, a text-based program created to help parents and caregivers buffer the effects of trauma and adversity on their children. Prior to joining ParentPowered\, Rebecca spent numerous years working at Sesame Street where she wrote and developed children’s books\, parent guides\, and provider resources on numerous topics related to early childhood adversity. She has created numerous parent and educator resources focused on promoting play and learning in conflict-impacted areas and refugee camps as well as teacher guides promoting resilience in the classroom. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Creating a Positive School Climate community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nResearch shows that families play a powerful role in fostering children’s development. ParentPowered is on a mission to help K–12 districts provide accessible\, evidence-based family engagement curriculum\, without adding more to teachers’ plates. Our Ready4K program — for PreK through grade 8 — supports\, inspires\, and activates parents and caregivers with simple\, strengths-based insights they can turn into everyday teachable moments. Learn more and request a demo at ready4k.com.
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CATEGORIES:Family and Community Engagement,Leadership/Administration
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SUMMARY:What Does Problem-Based Learning Unlock for Math Students?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kristin Gray\, Executive Director\, Math Suite\, Amplify \nSponsored by Amplify \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nProblem-based math instruction helps teachers set the stage for memorable learning experiences and transfer the responsibility for the learning to students. Doing so helps develop students’ problem-solving and reasoning skills. Learn how this type of instruction engages all students in grade-level math\, every day. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nKristin Gray is the Executive Director of Math Suite at Amplify and previously served as the Director of K–5 Curriculum and Professional Learning at Illustrative Mathematics. She is a National Board Certified 22-year veteran teacher of grades 5\, 7\, and 8. Her continuous curiosity around students’ mathematical ideas drives her work in designing instructional materials that create a coherent mathematical story for all students. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nA pioneer in K–12 education since 2000\, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and formative assessment. Our captivating core and supplemental programs in ELA\, math\, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply\, creatively\, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products turn data into practical instructional support to help students at every skill level build a strong foundation in academics\, while providing teachers with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of all their students.
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CATEGORIES:Mathematics,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Preserve Your Sanity with Strategic Data Leadership for Improved Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Delonna Darsow\, Product Champion\, Sourcewell\nModerated by Kristi Hemingway\, VP of Content and Creative Strategy\, EdCuration \nSponsored by Proliftic by Sourcewell\nHosted by EdCuration \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nData-driven decision making has been critical for educators since the dawn of accountability. This need hasn’t diminished over time\, in fact\, following the recent pandemic\, the need for reliable data to help address learning gaps has actually increased. This edWebinar highlights not only the importance of keeping data at the heart of instructional leadership\, but also the need to have a well-designed data strategy. \nSchool districts face many challenges when approaching the use of data\, including what data to collect and how to connect data sources together to create accurate conclusions. This edWebinar addresses those challenges and provides practical strategies for districts or schools of any size. \nEvery viewer leaves with expanded knowledge on data strategy\, resources for follow up\, and the ability to embrace thinking in a systems view of data across the organization. They also leave with practical next steps for using existing resources and how to start building processes based on existing systems and data sets. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, instructional coaches\, department heads\, TOSAs\, and teacher leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Delonna Darsow has served the K-12 sector for over 30 years. She is currently Sourcewell’s Product Champion and is an experienced district administrator\, principal\, and teacher in metropolitan\, non-public\, and rural settings. Dr. Darsow is skilled in leadership\, data analysis\, program evaluation\, organizational change\, measurement\, and strategic planning. She holds a Ph.D. in education policy and administration with an emphasis on program evaluation. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nAfter serving many years as an elementary and secondary teacher\, Kristi Hemingway transitioned to the role of instructional coach and professional developer\, working with teachers to improve literacy practices and helping districts across the country implement new curriculum and instructional strategies. She is a journalist whose writing can be found in local and national publications\, and has worked internationally to develop and deliver trainings\, workshops and instruction for a wide variety of audiences and institutions. Using her communications background\, she’s happy to be leading EdCuration’s podcast\, Where We Reshape Learning\, and spearheading Explorations and #EdTrustees. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership 3.0: Essential Skills for Innovative Leaders 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\nProliftic by Sourcewell is an award-winning student data insights platform that delivers critical whole-child data insights and guidance. Proliftic unifies team understanding and responses using your district’s SIS\, preferred assessments\, and interventions while supporting you with superior data quality\, high-touch implementation and unparalleled support. Move beyond student management to student growth with Proliftic. \n\n \nEdCuration’s mission is to get better resources into classrooms faster to increase student success. To this end\, we run the Certified EdTrustees program\, bringing together aspiring educational leaders to review and pilot instructional resources and provide feedback to the developers regarding how to improve those learning solutions. EdTrustees who love the piloted solutions advocate for their adoption by their school or district.
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CATEGORIES:Data and Analytics,Learning Loss/Acceleration
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SUMMARY:Mindsets Leadership Series: The Hard Truth About Thought Leadership in Action
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Nicole Assisi\, CEO\, Thrive Public Schools (CA); Dr. Kimberly Hendricks-Brown\, Principal on Special Assignment\, Community & Family Services Department\, Fresno Unified School District (CA); and David Samore\, Ed.D.\, CEO\, David Samore & Associates\, LLC \nSponsored by Mindsets Learning \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe many demands of the K-12 school leader include serving as a thought leader. Moving the hearts and minds of their school communities through inspiration and discovery remains elusive for many due to the political realities which surround their work. \nFor the current school administrator\, what are the limitations and expectations of providing authentic thought leadership? What does thought leadership look like given the multiple pressures and ever-expanding duties on school leaders’ to-do lists? Is there room in the day for thought leadership after all the other boxes are checked? And\, if we accept the notion that thought leadership matters\, how are we training our leaders to undertake this responsibility? This session promises a lively and provocative conversation surrounding how and if school administrators can serve as thought leaders. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, and teachers. \nThis edWebinar is part one in a three-part series on leadership. Register for part 2\, Mindsets Leadership Series: Upskilling Teachers for Today and Tomorrow. Stay tuned for details on part three (March 29th). If you register for part one\, we’ll be sure you get invited to the series. \n  \n  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Nicole Assisi is an experienced superintendent\, principal\, and teacher. San Diego Business Journal recognized her as a “40 under 40” leader and finalist for CEO of the Year. Her schools were named among the most innovative in the nation and received a CA Senate Commendation. None of this would have been possible without a great team of educators\, which is why she now dedicates her career to supporting school teams to reach new heights. She believes that given the right conditions\, any leader can become a transformational leader and any team can thrive. As a professor\, Dr. Assisi has worked at the University of Cambridge\, the University of California Los Angeles\, California State University in Dominguez Hills\, and the University of San Diego. In addition to a multitude of teaching and leadership certificates\, Dr. Assisi is a Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation and a Professional Certified Behavioral Analyst. \nDr. Kimberly Hendricks-Brown has been an educator for more than 25 years. As a site leader\, she focused on eliminating or decreasing academic achievement gaps for all student groups. As a district-level leader\, she created partnerships\, collaborated with inside and outside leaders\, developed accountability structures\, and promoted a kindergarten instructional day schedule that ensured that more than 95% of students exited kindergarten ready for first grade. Currently\, she is a Principal on Special Assignment in the Community & Family Services Department\, where she streamlines data collection and analyzes family engagement data. She holds a doctorate in curriculum\, instruction\, and assessment\, a Master of Science degree in teaching and learning\, and an undergraduate degree in public and urban affairs. Dr. Hendricks-Brown is an equity-focused leader who believes education is the equalizer and district and classroom structures must be designed to eliminate inequities and close gaps between all student groups. \nDr. David Samore has been a teacher and administrator of K-12 schools for 35 years in Iowa\, Florida\, South Carolina\, Spain\, and Colombia. Dr. Samore served as the Director of Global Leadership and Innovation in Palm Beach County\, Florida\, and in 2015\, was named the Florida Principal of the Year by the NASSP\, which highlighted his growth mindset for all students. As Principal\, Dr. Samore’s dual language immersion school was recognized twice as the School of the Year​ for North America by the Embassy of Spain. He was recently honored by King Felipe VI of Spain and conferred the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Isabel la Católica. \nDr. Samore is currently a guest lecturer at Universidad Cardenal Cisneros in Madrid\, Spain\, and is CEO of David Samore & Associates\, LLC\, a private consulting practice that helps organizations fulfill their highest potential through common sense leadership and purposeful talent discovery. Dr. Samore also serves as an advisor to Mindsets Learning and contributes to Supervisión 21\, Spain’s leading educational leadership magazine. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \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\nMindsets Learning re-engages students in math through inquiry-based\, real-world challenges. Themes include sports\, art\, data science\, entrepreneurship\, environment\, and many more for grades 4-8. www.mindsets.com
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadersplc20230301/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration
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SUMMARY:Special Education\, Curriculum-Based Measures\, and Learning Recovery: A Framework for Confident Decision Making
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Scott McConnell\, Ph.D.\, Director of Assessment Innovation at Renaissance and Emeritus Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota; and Rachel Brown\, Ph.D.\, Senior Research Consultant at Renaissance and Professor of Educational and School Psychology Emerita at the University of Southern Maine \nSponsored by Renaissance \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEvery day\, educators are tasked with making good instructional decisions using all of the information at their disposal. This is often easier said than done\, and it can be especially difficult when large numbers of students are struggling to meet grade-level expectations—or when a learning disability may be involved. \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Rachel Brown and Dr. Scott McConnell provide a practical decision-making framework you can use to confidently determine what type of instruction is needed to support all students’ learning needs. Watch to learn more about: \n\nThe history of curriculum-based measures (CBMs) and when they may be appropriate for identifying risk and monitoring progress for all students—including those suspected of having a learning disability\nThe current landscape of special education and how CBM data can be used to assist teams in considering referrals and eligibility\nUsing all of your assessment data—academic achievement and social-emotional behavior—to identify the best services and supports for each learner\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, special education coordinators and directors\, and assessment\, MTSS\, and RTI coordinators. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nScott McConnell\, Ph.D. is Director of Assessment Innovation at Renaissance and Emeritus Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota. He is the founder of Early Learning Labs and the co-creator of the myIGDIs for Preschool and Star CBM assessments. His research has focused in part on the use of CBM and other General Outcome Measures to support great outcomes for all students. \n\nRachel Brown earned her Ph.D. in school psychology and special education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She joined FastBridge\, now part of Renaissance\, in 2015 where she currently serves as a senior research consultant. Dr. Brown is also Professor of Educational and School Psychology Emerita at the University of Southern Maine. Her research focuses on effective reading instruction and assessment within a Multi-Tiered System of Support. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nRenaissance creates student-centered programs that give educators insights and resources to effectively target instruction\, accelerate growth\, and help every student build a strong foundation for success.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20230301/
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Setting Up a Sound Wall for Early Learners: Get Started Now!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Mary E. Dahlgren\, CEO and Founder\, Tools 4 Reading; and Rhonda Ayers\, Sound Walls Trainer\, Tools 4 Reading \nSponsored by Tools 4 Reading \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIf you’re thinking about implementing a sound wall but are not sure how to get started\, this informative\, applicable edWebinar walks you through what you need to know and why. Literacy and sound wall experts Dr. Mary Dahlgren and Rhonda Ayers—both respected teaching and literacy professionals from Tools 4 Reading— share the basics of setting up and implementing a sound wall. \nThis session illustrates the need and purpose of having a sound wall in the classroom\, including how sound walls support the Science of Reading. Research validates that reading is a process that requires knowing the sounds and the print; a sound wall is a pathway to make sense of how print represents those sounds. Watch this edWebinar to learn: \n\nHow to arrange a sound wall\nHow to introduce and teach all 44 phonemes\nHow to implement a sound wall\nHow and when to add print to a sound wall\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-3 teachers and school leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nSince founding Tools 4 Reading in 2010\, Dr. Mary Dahlgren has focused on developing practical tools and training opportunities to bridge the gap between the Science of Reading and classroom practice. These tools include Kid Lips™ and the Kid Lips™ Instructional Guide\, Sound Wall Solutions™\, Phoneme/Grapheme Cards\, and sound wall classes. Dr. Dahlgren has over 25 years of experience in the field of education\, having served as a dyslexia therapist\, elementary classroom teacher\, international literacy consultant\, and author. Additionally\, Dr. Dahlgren served as a national LETRS trainer for 18 years until her retirement in December 2021.\n​\nDr. Dahlgren’s longstanding interest in early childhood and elementary education has compelled her to spend much of her career working directly with classroom teachers to embrace the science behind reading. She provides training on how to provide the best first instruction along with implementation of effective interventions for struggling readers. \n\nRhonda Ayers is a literacy consultant with a passion for empowering teachers with knowledge\, skills\, and strategies for teaching students to read. She earned both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Troy University in Troy\, Alabama. She is an experienced educator with over 29 years of experience in the field of education. Rhonda has served as a classroom teacher for grades K-3\, a local- and district-level reading coach\, an adjunct instructor for Troy University College of Education\, and an Alabama Reading Initiative Regional Literacy Specialist. In addition to being a Tools 4 Reading consultant\, Rhonda is a former national LETRS facilitator and remains a certified Dyslexia Awareness Trainer for the state of Alabama. \n  \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels. \n\nAt Tools 4 Reading\, we strive to equip educators with the knowledge\, skills\, and resources necessary to implement effective reading instruction in their classrooms. Our tools and professional learning experiences are grounded in research\, easy to implement\, and designed to improve literacy instruction.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20230301/
CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy
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SUMMARY:Cross-Linguistic Transfer in Biliteracy Instruction: Why Making the Connections Matters
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lauren Birner\, Senior PD Strategist (Biliteracy)\, Amplify; and Kajal Patel Below\, Vice President\, Biliteracy\, Amplify \nSponsored by Amplify \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDid you know that literacy knowledge in a second language builds from the first language? This concept\, referred to as cross-linguistic transfer (CLT)\, is just one of the many reasons why bilingualism and biliteracy are cognitive strengths that should be nurtured and celebrated. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn from Kajal Patel Below\, Vice President of Biliteracy at Amplify\, and Lauren Birner\, Senior Professional Development Strategist for Biliteracy\, about how CLT occurs and why it is such an essential component of effective biliteracy assessment and instruction. Viewers walk away with an understanding of: \n\nThe key similarities and differences between the English and Spanish languages\nWhy those similarities and differences can impact instruction\nHow CLT helps English learners leverage the skills they’ve developed in both languages to build their biliteracy\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary and middle school teachers\, bilingual instructors\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nLauren Birner is the Senior Professional Development Strategist for Biliteracy at Amplify. She works closely with school districts in their implementation of Amplify’s biliteracy suite and has worked in bilingual education her entire career. \n\nKajal Patel Below is the Vice President of Biliteracy at Amplify. In her role\, Kajal collaborates and leads initiatives across our Spanish offerings\, works with national experts in the field\, and maintains a pulse on what schools and districts need to serve emergent bilinguals in Spanish. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Language and Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAmplify is the original Science of Reading company—we have been doing it for decades! We are pleased to offer a complete and tightly integrated literacy system built on 20+ years of research that ensures you can bring true Science of Reading practices to every point of your instructional journey\, and we now offer the only complete biliteracy suite.
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CATEGORIES:ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Language Learning
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SUMMARY:How Mobile Learning Labs Are Supporting Hard-to-Reach Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jessica Ruiz-Ahorrio\, Grant Program Manager\, The School District of Osceola County (FL); Dr. Jeffrey O. Holmes\, Senior Executive Director\, Curriculum Programs and Services\, Baltimore County Public Schools (MD); Michele Stansbury\, Title 1 Director\, Baltimore County Public Schools (MD); and Brian Galvin\, Chief Academic Officer\, Varsity Tutors \nSponsored by Varsity Tutors \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nSchool closures during the pandemic exacerbated challenges facing more than 1.3 million students who experience housing insecurity and rely on schools for meals\, internet access\, and social services. In response\, many schools and communities found innovative ways to bring students everything from meals to WiFi. \nIn this session\, you hear from panelists who come from districts where these innovations have paved the way for districtwide initiatives using repurposed buses to deliver meals and serve as mobile hubs for internet access and remote learning. These mobile learning recovery centers provide a safe\, secure place for students without homes to receive tutoring and homework help\, basic healthcare services\, and healthy meals. View for a discussion with leaders from The School District of Osceola County in Florida and Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland about how COVID-era innovations have helped them reimagine their approaches to serving hard-to-reach students. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJessica Ruiz-Ahorrio has been an educator since 1998. She completed a BA in French Language and Literature from the University of Puerto Rico and a master’s degree in education from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. Jessica has dedicated 25 years to education as a teacher for English language learners\, instructional coach\, reading specialist\, and ESOL specialist in Title I schools. As an educator\, she has pioneered supplemental educational programming like the SMART Bus to support students experiencing homelessness and students in high-needs communities. In addition\, she has steered the partnership with the two largest hospitals in Central Florida\, AdventHealth and Orlando Health\, to provide health education and healthy snacks to promote healthy habits and lifestyles. \n \nDr. Jeffrey O. Holmes is an education “lifer”! For more than three decades\, he has served in three large school districts in the Baltimore-Washington region in positions from substitute teacher to Chief of Schools. He is currently employed with Baltimore County Public Schools where he serves as Senior Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction. In this role\, he assists the CAO with the leadership\, management\, and development of executive directors and their departments. As an impactful instructional leader\, Dr. Holmes has coached\, mentored\, and supervised PreK-12 school administrators\, principal supervisors\, and executive directors. Under his leadership\, many schools have seen increases in student achievement and changes in school culture and climate. Pertinent to this edLeader Panel\, Dr. Holmes is the Co-Implementation Coordinator of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future for Baltimore County Public Schools. \n \nMs. Michele Stansbury is a passionate educational advocate devoted to collaborating with fellow educators and stakeholders to offer students and families opportunities and access to resources that support student success. Originally from the East New York and Brownsville region of Brooklyn\, New York\, her purpose in life was inspired by her childhood experiences which eventually led her to an unexpected opportunity to attend Morgan State University. Following her graduation from Morgan State University\, she began her career as a BCPS classroom and mentor teacher\, in the southwest region of Baltimore County. During her years as a teacher\, she earned a master’s degree from Towson University in Educational Leadership and a second master’s from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in STEM Education. After working with and learning from some of the most phenomenal BCPS leaders\, Ms. Stansbury went on to become a Title I program specialist\, Title I supervisor\, Title I coordinator\, an Aspen Ideas Fellow\, a Towson University Adjunct Teacher\, and now the proud director of the magnificent BCPS Title I\, Homeless Educational Support Programs and Community Schools office team. Her most proud accomplishments have been found in her role as a mother\, daughter\, sister\, and friend. \n \nBrian Galvin is the chief academic officer for Varsity Tutors\, the nation’s largest live learning platform. A lifelong educator with a master’s degree in education from the University of Michigan\, he has taught thousands of students\, trained hundreds of instructors\, and authored dozens of lesson books. At Varsity Tutors\, he oversees the development of live academic and enrichment classes\, adaptive assessments\, and on-demand learning programs. He is also creator and host of the company’s StarCourse lessons–taught with astronauts\, Olympians\, TV hosts\, and other distinguished teachers–and Test Prep 4 All series. His educational videos have over three million views on YouTube. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Accelerate Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels. \n\n \nVarsity Tutors for Schools is your all-in-one live learning platform that delivers personalized learning to every student in your school district. Whatever challenges your students face\, our proven solutions can be customized to meet their needs\, providing equitable access to everything from on-demand to 1-on-1 high-impact tutoring to adaptive assessments.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/accelerate20230302/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Learning Loss/Acceleration,Mobile Learning, Apps, and Devices
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SUMMARY:Focus and Engage: How EdTech Hardware Can Boost Student Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Madeleine Mortimore\, Global Education Innovation Lead\, Logitech; Alice Keeler\, EdTech Expert; and Bedston Burrell\, Technical Operations Analyst – Audio Visual Services\, Edina Public Schools (MN) \nSponsored by Logitech \nWatch the Recording Listen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWith the widespread integration of interactive technologies and persistent noise pollution\, students and teachers are in distracting and often uncomfortable environments to learn and teach. In a recent survey by Logitech and Education Week\, 74% of teachers agreed that students’ level of physical comfort while using educational technology impacts their level of engagement in learning “some” or “a lot.” \nResearch shows that when educators are equipped with the right tools\, student engagement and learning outcomes can increase. Watch to learn practical and creative EdTech strategies and actionable tips to overcome today’s classroom challenges. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, curriculum directors\, technology directors\, and instructional technology coaches. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nMadeleine Mortimore is the Global Education Innovation Lead for Logitech\, where she leads research on EdTech hardware to create products that holistically optimize learning and teaching. She holds a Master of Education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education\, where she launched an EdTech startup at the Harvard Innovation Lab. \n\nAlice Keeler is a mother of five\, a teacher\, a Google Certified Educator\, and an author of many books\, including Teaching with Google Jamboard. She is a leading expert in EdTech and she’s helped hundreds of thousands of educators across the world integrate technology into their classrooms. \n\nBedston Burrell is the Technical Operations Analyst – Audio Visual Services at Edina Public Schools. Originally from Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, Bedston attended the International Baccalaureate Rufus King High School. It was during this time that his eyes were opened to the world of technology! Bedston attended the University of Wisconsin La Crosse where he began to focus more on audio visual services. He started as a tech paraprofessional at Edina Public Schools before stepping into his current role. He is passionate about technology and wants all students to see the utility in technology like he does. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Technology in Schools community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \n\nFor over 40 years\, Logitech has been a global leader in connecting people through innovative computer peripherals. Now we’re a multi-brand company designing products that bring people together through video\, audio\, gaming\, creating and more. We believe in the power of bringing best-in-class design to classroom tools to help both students and teachers achieve their very best. We do that by designing products for students and educators\, with students and educators. We work with hundreds of students and teachers throughout our design process – from earliest concepts to prototype testing and final product input. Their feedback and insights unlock meaningful product choices.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/technology20230306/
CATEGORIES:Classrooms and Learning Spaces,Student Engagement and Motivation,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Beyond R.A.C.E. Strategy: How Writing Instruction Can Fine-Tune Constructed Response
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dea Paoletta Auray\, Author\, Founder\, Empowering Writers; and Jennifer Seaton\, Director of Learning and Development\, Empowering Writers \nSponsored by Empowering Writers \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs the spring semester approaches\, many schools are looking to fine-tune their instructional approaches to constructed response. While mid-year student samples seem to be headed in the right direction\, they may be missing important components that ensure a well-developed and effective response. During this edWebinar\, the presenters share: \n\nImportant foundational skills required for thinking through an effective response\nFree resources from Empowering Writers to equip teachers with easy-to-use lessons and strategies for responding to text\nOpportunities for professional development that will increase teacher confidence and understanding of these new assessment demands\n\nBy the end of the session\, you’ll have specific graphic organizers that make connections between reading and writing\, before and after student samples and exemplars\, and a nine-step procedure for approaching response to text. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary and middle school teachers and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nFounder of Empowering Writers\, LLC and author Dea Paoletta Auray is\, first and foremost\, an educator. She began her career in the classroom where she and her then-partner developed their highly innovative writing approach. Over a five-year period\, they fine-tuned their methodology to meet the challenges of writing instruction—such as consistency\, assured experiences\, and manageability in classrooms with students working at different levels. As they put their philosophy into practice\, they continued an active interchange with colleagues incorporating their input. Test scores of students who had been using their approach provided the solid basis to formalize their method for distribution\, launching Empowering Writers\, LLC in 1997. Now\, 25 years later\, Empowering Writers is used in over 1\,000 schools to develop enthusiastic\, confident writers and engaged readers. Dea continues to reach beyond the classroom. She has trained thousands of teachers\, co-authored over 40 titles\, and is always developing new content. \n\n \nAfter attending only one workshop\, Jennifer Seaton quickly realized that Empowering Writers was the practical approach to teaching writing that she had desperately been searching for. Not only did the skills she learned transform her instruction and help create effective writers\, but they also brought the fun back into the process! After 17 years in public education\, Jennifer made the decision to join the EW team as a trainer so she could passionately share these impactful skills with others. She now serves as EW’s Director of Learning and Development\, where she partners with school and district leaders in helping their staff advance their knowledge and skills in writing. Jennifer holds degrees in both interdisciplinary studies and educational administration and resides in North Central Texas. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the ELA Today community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nEmpowering Writers’ mission is to offer high-quality\, flexible professional development\, utilizing comprehensive resources and coaching support that enables teachers K-8 to be effective writing instructors. The result is capable and confident students who can communicate effectively in all forms of expression\, verbal and written.
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CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing
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SUMMARY:Driving Impact\, Action\, and Achievement with Teacher Collaboration That Works!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Steve Ventura\, Author and Professional Learning Consultant\, Advanced Collaborative Solutions \nSponsored by Advanced Collaborative Solutions \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEducators have a greater impact on student achievement when they work together. Yet collaborative models like PLCs often become unguided or misdirected\, and thus ineffective. When schools and districts de-emphasize individual practice and promote collective ability\, both educator collaboration and student achievement increase. \nWith Achievement Teams\, educators use a four-step protocol designed to drive collaborative conversations that lead to new learning\, ultimately resulting in a positive impact on student achievement. Teacher collaboration becomes more meaningful and impactful when schools implement Achievement Teams as part of their ongoing professional development. Watch author and professional learning consultant Steve Ventura present an informative edWebinar where you learn: \n\nThe research behind and the foundation of collaborative protocols that really work\nHow Achievement Teams can either replace or support existing team structures like PLCs\nHow to get started with a research-based model for educator collaboration in your school\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, instructional coaches\, and teacher leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nSteve Ventura is the president and lead consultant at Advanced Collaborative Solutions. He is a highly motivational and knowledgeable speaker who approaches high-stakes professional development armed with practical\, research-based strategies. Steve is a former elementary and secondary teacher as well as both a school- and district-level administrator. Steve has published multiple books and articles\, and regularly presents and keynotes at major global education events. \n  \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the PD in Action 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 \nAdvanced Collaborative Solutions is a professional development and consulting group that provides consulting services to schools\, districts\, and non-profit organizations globally specializing in instructional leadership\, collaboration\, assessment\, and goal setting. Simple is NOT a trending concept in education. But there is a place for simplicity. We don’t trivialize school improvement by suggesting it’s easy. But when we embrace the values of simplicity and efficacy\, teams of teachers and leaders can promote change\, keep colleagues on course\, and provide value to each other\, day by day. At Advanced Collaborative Solutions\, we don’t do philosophies\, big-picture thinking\, or strategic planning. We provide tools and strategies schools can use to create effective teacher and leadership profiles. Advanced Collaborative Solutions was launched in 2014 by Steve and Michelle Ventura\, both former educators and professional development experts.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/pdinaction20230307/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:5 Ways to Be Innovative About Your PD Days
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Chris Everett\, Ed.D.\, Chief Operating Officer\, engage2learn; and Casey M. Jackson\, Ed.D.\, Senior Manager\, Blended Learning and Educational Technology\, Professional Learning and Support Department\, Memphis-Shelby County Schools (TN)\nModerated by Kammi Green\, Chief of Partner Success\, engage2learn \nSponsored by engage2learn \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDespite understanding the value of differentiating learning for students\, we still provide educators with one-size-fits-all PD\, which begs the question: How can we expect educators to meet the challenges of today with the methods of the past? \nThe answer is simple: We can’t. And luckily\, we don’t have to! \nBy making the commitment to shift away from traditional PD and toward comprehensive talent development\, ed leaders can provide teachers with the differentiated\, targeted professional learning\, support\, and tools that they need to grow in their craft\, meet their students’ unique needs\, and continually adapt to an increasingly complex world. Watch this informative edWebinar and leave with five actionable ways to: \n\nReplace one-size-fits-all PD with a meaningful\, individualized talent-development system\nCenter talent development around competency-based learning and instructional best practices\nCultivate a supportive\, growth-focused school culture\, thereby increasing job satisfaction and teacher retention\nConnect the dots between educator growth and student achievement to recognize and celebrate growth\, identify what is working to improve outcomes\, and modify or strategically abandon what isn’t\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nChris Everett\, Ed.D. serves e2L as the Chief Operating Officer\, providing leadership and strategic vision to the organization. In this role\, he fosters growth among team members and plays a critical role in the refinement\, design\, and integration of organization-wide\, cross-team systems and processes to ensure alignment and increased operational efficiency. \nChris has been a Texas educator for over 20 years\, serving at multiple levels within the school structure. He has been a classroom teacher and athletic coach\, a campus administrator\, a district administrator\, and a director at a regional Education Service Center. \nChris has a doctorate in Leadership in Educational Administration from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and brings a wealth of experience and expertise related to leadership and systems thinking. \nCasey M. Jackson\, Ed.D. is currently a Senior Manager\, Blended Learning and Educational Technology team in the Professional Learning and Support Department of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Prior to holding this position\, she was a manager in Professional Learning and Support and an Instructional Support Advisor for High School Mathematics in Curriculum and Instruction. In her previous settings\, Casey served as the Academic Programs Manager for KIPP Memphis Collegiate Schools. She began her career in education as a high school mathematics teacher. \nCasey received her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Master of Science in Teacher Education from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. In addition\, she obtained an Education Specialist degree in Instructional Leadership and a Doctor of Education degree concentrating in Instructional Leadership from Union University. \nCasey has a strong passion for education. She has been an educator for over 12 years and within all of her roles\, providing the support and resources needed to educate our students has been at the center of her work. Education provides students with essential knowledge and experiences that allow them to be productive citizens and excel in life beyond graduation. In order to achieve this goal\, instructional leaders and teachers have to work together to ensure that our students are prepared. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nKammi Green has served in public education for many years prior to joining engage2learn as the Chief of Partner Success. She has held various leadership roles over her 14 years in public education. She began her career in education by teaching junior high math in Victoria ISD and then in Bryan ISD. Kammi then moved into the roles of Director and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. She brings experience from the campus\, district\, and state levels for transforming teaching and learning to ensure every child is prepared for their future. Throughout her experience\, Kammi has utilized her leadership skills to partner with educators to address adaptive issues with cultural solutions to make the necessary culture shifts at the campus and district levels. Serving as the Chief of Partner Success at engage2learn\, Kammi’s primary responsibility is to ensure the success of district partnerships through the implementation of services and project management systems. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Professional Learning & Practice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nengage2learn (e2L) partners with public school districts to design\, build\, and implement comprehensive\, customized talent development systems in five key areas: culture & strategy\, career development\, coaching\, competency pathways\, and connected data. Since 2011\, we’ve partnered with over 300 public school districts across the nation to transform traditional PD into holistic talent development solutions proven to increase educator and staff engagement and retention and improve outcomes. We customize our solutions to maximize partner results by scaling smart professional learning systems that optimize outcomes\, empowering leaders with a first-of-its-kind platform that connects professional growth data to any desired outcome to effectively show the efforts and impact of their investments. For more information about engage2learn\, visit engage2learn.org or call 1(833) 325-4769.
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CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Connections with Colleagues: How to Build Community Within Your School
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Julie Spierto\, Sr. Education Services Manager\, 7 Mindsets; and Aleasha Stevens\, Director of Education Services\, 7 Mindsets \nSponsored by 7 Mindsets \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nOne of the best ways to build trust and community within the school building is through building relationships with coworkers. In this engaging edWebinar\, Julie Spierto offers insight and ideas for educators to connect with their colleagues and build those important relationships that are critical to a positive school community. During this interactive session\, viewers: \n\nLearn tools to use during faculty meetings or common planning times to create meaningful conversations and connections and build relationships\nEngage in a “think tank” activity that builds connection followed by a video and peer discussion questions that will model ways to build community in your school building\n\nThis reorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, school counselors and psychologists\, and anyone who wants to build a sense of community within their school. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nJulie Spierto is a senior educational services manager for 7 Mindsets. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Vanderbilt University\, a degree in secondary education from Peabody College\, and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Florida Atlantic University. Julie has been a middle/high teacher\, varsity soccer coach\, geometry team coach\, Teacher of the Year\, sponsor for several different high school clubs\, and a graduation coach. She has worked in middle and high schools in Tennessee\, Florida\, and Georgia for 15 years. Julie loves working with educators across the country integrating social-emotional learning into the classroom and seeing the incredible impact the 7 Mindsets can have on educators and students! \n\n \nDriven by a passion to advocate for the education needs of all learners\, Aleasha Stevens draws from a combined 25 years of experience in education as a classroom teacher\, instructional technology coach\, professional learning executive\, and now Director of Education Services for 7 Mindsets where she shepherds strategic initiatives to empower both students and educators to live lives of passion\, purpose\, and meaning. Through her superior communication skills\, dynamic presentation style\, and proven ability to build collaborative teams across and beyond organizational boundaries\, Aleasha is positively impacting the way learners view themselves and their futures. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teacher HELP! community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nSince 2009\, 7 Mindsets has been providing an award-winning\, easy-to-implement\, proven\, and transformational SEL curriculum and professional development program to pre-K-12 schools and districts. The research-based program helps educators create and sustain positive school cultures rooted in healthy relationships.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teacherhelp20230309/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,School Culture/Climate
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SUMMARY:ChatGPT: To Ban or Not to Ban?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Laura Ogando\, Program Manager\, Digital Literacy & Inclusion\, New York City Department of Education (NY); and Tammi Sisk\, Education Technology Specialist\, Fairfax County Public Schools (VA)\nModerated by Tali Horowitz\, East Coast Education Director\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWatch Laura Ogando from the New York City Department of Education and Tammi Sisk from Fairfax County Public Schools for a lively discussion on the implications of artificial intelligence in the learning experience. They share their districts’ approaches as well as how to address some of the primary concerns—and possibilities—of ChatGPT. Together\, they consider the viewpoints of the key stakeholders through the lens of a digital dilemma and thinking routine. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nLaura Ogando began her more than 13-year career in the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) as an elementary school special educator. It was in her role as a special educator that Laura became an advocate for using technology to bring equity and access to all learners. After her time in the classroom\, she worked in her school’s media center as a digital literacy specialist\, where she designed and developed her own curriculum that brought together digital literacy\, computer science\, and project-based learning. Currently\, Laura is the Deputy Technology Director\, Digital Accessibility and Citizenship at the Manhattan Division of Instructional & Information Technology (DIIT). She has been training teachers\, in the DOE and around the country\, in accessibility\, Google tools for education\, and digital literacy and citizenship. Laura holds various edtech certifications—Google Level 1 and 2 Educator\, Google Innovator\, BrainPOP Educator\, Common Sense Media Ambassador\, and Apple Teacher. She has presented at local conferences within the NYCDOE\, at ISTE\, and with various international organizations. Laura is a proven leader who has given workshops at Lehman College and has delivered numerous professional development opportunities at various school districts. \n\n \nAs an educator\, Tammi Sisk passionately invests her time and energy in creating and facilitating experiences that allow people to use technology for social good and with empathy\, ethics\, and a sense of individual and civic responsibility. She is an instructional technology specialist at the district level for Fairfax County Public Schools with an M.Ed. in instructional technology. Educating teachers\, students\, and parents about digital citizenship is an area of passion and focus. Tammi is a member of ISTE and VSTE. Outside of her workday\, you’ll find her doing yoga\, skiing\, gardening\, hiking with her English Bulldog\, and traveling. \n\n \nAbout the Moderator \nTali Horowitz is the East Coast Education Director at Common Sense\, where she works with educators and families to empower kids to meaningfully harness the power of media and technology for learning and life. She partners with state-level organizations\, school districts\, and community organizations to help integrate Common Sense Education resources. She provides educational leadership through consultation with school districts\, professional development (both in-person and virtual)\, and conference presentations. Tali has been an educator for 20 years. Her passions include helping educators and families effectively navigate the digital world and building cultural competency. She has worked in a variety of educational settings\, including as an elementary school teacher in the New York City Department of Education and the San Francisco Unified School District. In 2013\, she received a Fulbright Fellowship to research culturally responsive pedagogy in New Zealand. In her free time\, she loves face-to-face interactions with friends and family. \n  \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20230313/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital Citizenship,Digital Learning
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SUMMARY:Developing Storytellers: A Conversation with Acclaimed Authors and Filmmaker from Judy Blume Forever
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Leah Wolchok\, Co-Director\, Judy Blume Forever; Pat R. Scales\, Author\, Advocate\, & Retired Librarian; and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Cecily von Ziegesar of the Gossip Girl Series\nModerated by Darri Stephens\, Learning Experience Designer \nSponsored by Prime Video \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn honor of National Reading Month and National Write Your Story Day\, Prime Video is excited to bring together award-winning authors to share their best advice with educators in cultivating young writers’ storytelling skills. Join us on March 13th for Developing Storytellers: A Conversation with Acclaimed Authors and Filmmaker from Judy Blume Forever. Launching on April 21st\, the documentary Judy Blume Forever highlights one of the most renowned and influential authors of our time\, Judy Blume. Known for her candid and authentic voice that resonates with children and adults alike\, Judy Blume Forever captures and celebrates the need for authors of all ages to own their voices and tell their stories. Come hear from featured film participants Co-Director Leah Wolchok\, celebrated author Pat Scales\, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Cecily von Ziegesar to discover ways to build strong writers and to promote artistic creative expression in your classrooms. Join us for an inspiring conversation about creative writing\, storytelling\, and a love for all books. \nAbout the Presenters \nLeah Wolchok is a writer and director who won an Emmy for her first feature documentary\, Very Semi-Serious\, which was broadcast on HBO. The film was a NY Times Critics Pick\, won the Golden Gate Award at the San Francisco Film Festival\, and received the inaugural HBO/Tribeca Film Institute Documentary Fund grant. She co-produced the Independent Lens documentary Ask Not and directed four award-winning short films. Wolchok received a bachelor’s degree in English from Yale and a master’s in documentary production from Stanford\, and her highest honor is being the mom of two awesome kids. \n\nPat R. Scales is a retired school librarian whose programs have been featured on the Today Show. She has served as an adjunct instructor of young adult literature at Furman University and has been a guest lecturer at various universities. A First Amendment advocate\, she was chair of ALA’s Intellectual Freedom Committee and serves on the Board of Advisors of the National Coalition Against Censorship. She is a past president of the Association of Library Service for Children and chaired the 1992 Newbery Award Committee\, the 2003 Caldecott Award Committee\, and the 2001 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award Committee. She writes a bimonthly column for School Library Journal. Her books include Books Under Fire: A Hit List of Banned and Challenged Children’s Books\, Second Edition\, Teaching Banned Books: 32 Guides for Children and Teens\, Second Edition\, and Protecting Intellectual Freedom in Your School Library. \n\nCecily von Ziegesar is the author of the worldwide #1 bestselling Gossip Girl book series and the original creator of Blair Waldorf\, Serena van der Woodsen\, Chuck Bass\, Nate Archibald\, Jenny and Dan Humphrey and all the other much-loved Gossip Girl characters who became household names. Her notorious satires of life on the Upper East Side have been translated into thirty-three languages and were adapted for television by Warner Bros. Studios. She is also the author of Cum Laude (Hyperion) and Dark Horses (Soho Press). Her most recent novel\, Cobble Hill (Atria/Simon & Schuster) was published in 2021 to much acclaim. Cecily and her family live in Brooklyn\, New York. \n  \nAbout the Moderator \nDarri Stephens is a dedicated LX (learning experience) designer\, passionate about creating quality content and programs for kids\, families\, and educators. Her combined background of teaching in the classroom plus working in research\, development\, and marketing for the wonderful world of children’s media and educational technology\, has given her a wide breadth of skills to help engage all ages in the pursuit of lifelong learning. With MAs in Education from both Harvard and Stanford\, and work experience at best-in-class ed tech organizations\, she has created multi-award-winning educational programs and products. Additionally\, she’s the co-author of Spooning and an ardent fan of children’s literature. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nGenerations of readers have found themselves in a Judy Blume book. Her name alone launches a flood of memories for anyone who’s gripped one of her many paperbacks. For decades\, Blume’s radical honesty has comforted and captivated readers – and landed her at the center of controversy for her frankness about puberty and sex. Now the beloved American author candidly shares her own coming-of-age story. Emmy-winning filmmakers Davina Pardo and Leah Wolchok trace Blume’s journey from a fearful\, imaginative child to a storytelling pioneer who elevated the physical and emotional lives of kids and teens\, to a banned writer who continues to fight back against censorship today. Playful and poignant animations celebrate the magic and awkwardness of being young\, while intimate conversations with acclaimed authors and artists reveal Blume’s profound impact on readers. Long-standing fans share open-hearted letters they wrote to Blume over decades. With humor\, sensitivity\, and a healthy dose of adolescent cringe\, Judy Blume Forever tells the story of the woman whose trail-blazing books changed the way millions of readers understand themselves\, their sexuality\, and what it means to grow up. Stream Judy Blume Forever on Prime Video on April 21.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20230313/
CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Virtual Professional Learning: More Personalization and Work-Life Balance for All Staff
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lisa Schmucki\, Founder and CEO\, edWeb.net; and Melissa Hodgson\, Professional Learning Consultant\, edWeb.net \nSponsored by edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe pandemic accelerated online learning for all and highlighted some of the advantages of virtual professional learning for teachers\, administrators\, paraprofessionals\, and all staff—anytime\, anywhere. Virtual professional learning gives all staff more choice and personalization\, flexibility in time and place\, and better work-life balance. Effective professional learning has become critical for staff support\, morale\, and retention at a time when there are so many staff shortages. \nIn this edWebinar\, the presenters demonstrate how edWeb.net’s free professional learning platform\, edWebinars\, and podcasts can provide district and school staff with more autonomy\, enjoyment\, and engagement in professional learning. They show concrete examples of how school districts are using edWeb as a professional learning hub packed with high-quality resources for PreK–12 educators. \nThis program is part of the edWeb PD in Action series that highlights how education leaders are redesigning professional learning to support staff growth\, culture\, wellness\, and retention\, and improve student outcomes. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to school and district leaders\, teachers\, paraprofessionals\, and any educator interested in creating effective and engaging professional learning programs. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nLisa Schmucki is the founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, an award-winning professional learning network that provides peer-to-peer learning for a global community of 1.4 million educators. edWeb’s framework for Best Practices for Virtual Professional Learning provides districts\, schools\, and individual educators with professional learning that impacts staff growth\, culture\, wellness\, retention\, and student outcomes. edWeb has won nine SIIA CODiE Awards for professional learning and collaboration. \nLisa has over 40 years’ experience in educational publishing\, media\, and online learning. She serves on the Board of NCTET (National Coalition for Technology in Education & Training)\, the Expert Network for ERDI (Education Research & Development Institute)\, the Project Tomorrow SpeakUp Council\, the Advisory Board for the Power Trip for Women District Leaders\, and previously on the Board of the SIIA Education Division. She is a graduate of Princeton University and has a master’s degree from the Stern School of Business at NYU. \n  \nWith her experience as an educator and district administrator\, Melissa advises edWeb on innovative and best practices for professional learning. She helps schools\, districts\, and colleges of education use edWeb to provide virtual professional learning for all staff that is flexible and provides choice to meet the individual needs of preK – 12 and pre-service educators. Melissa has helped edWeb secure state-level approval for teacher re-licensure in 42 states and continues to expand edWeb certification for early childhood and professional certifications. Melissa’s experience as an educator guides us in understanding the needs of schools and educators. She served as a high school social studies teacher and school administrator in New Jersey public schools for nearly two decades. Melissa has earned Master’s degrees in Education and Public Administration from New Jersey universities. \n  \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Best Practices for Professional Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/models4pd20230314/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Building Positive School Cultures From the Inside Out
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sandi Everlove\, Principal Instructional Designer\, Committee for Children; and Dr. Jodie Donner\, Senior Instructional Designer\, Committee for Children \nSponsored by Second Step \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAre your teachers\, administrators\, and students feeling overwhelmed\, burnt out\, stressed\, or disconnected? In this edWebinar\, you learn about hands-on activities that can strengthen collegial and student relationships and personal well-being. The presenters examine the connection between school climate and teacher effectiveness\, satisfaction\, and retention and explore ways to develop and leverage teachers’ leadership skills to build a more positive school culture. \nWatch this session for an interactive exploration of concrete steps leaders and teachers can take to increase trust\, build collective efficacy\, and produce positive schoolwide change. You leave with specific ideas and routines to jump-start this effort in your school community. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 and adult education teachers and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nSandi Everlove is the Principal Instructional Designer at Committee for Children and was the lead designer of the Second Step® SEL for Adults program. She’s an award-winning teacher with years of experience working with leading educators to develop research-based professional learning resources. She believes that professional learning programs are most effective when high-quality content and real-world applications are taken into consideration. Sandi previously served as Chief Academic Officer at a nonprofit focused on increasing women and minorities in STEM. \n\nDr. Jodie Donner is an award-winning learning experience developer and educator currently working as a Senior Instructional Designer at Committee for Children. Having spent over 20 years in the educational technology field\, Dr. Donner co-created a technology course for preservice teachers and co-designed and led professional learning aimed at the equitable advancement of computer science education for underserved students. Building professional learning communities is a prominent focus of her work\, presentations\, and publications. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \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\nCommittee for Children is a nonprofit on a mission to ensure children everywhere can thrive emotionally\, socially\, and academically. Today\, our social-emotional learning (SEL) and child safety programs reach more than 24.4 million children worldwide. Our Second Step® SEL programs include curricula for Early Learning through Grade 8\, with additional offerings for out-of-school time and K–12 staff. These research-based programs are designed to help students and adults strengthen social-emotional skills like empathy\, resilience\, and managing emotions to build a more positive\, supportive school climate.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20230314/
CATEGORIES:Educator Self-Care and Wellness,Professional Development,School Culture/Climate
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