BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//edWeb - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:edWeb X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://home.edweb.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for edWeb REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T160000 DTSTAMP:20181101T201824Z CREATED:20181003T183102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T201824Z UID:28063-1541084400-1541088000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Build a Positive School Culture with a Student-Run App DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kym Prewitt\, Leadership Teacher\, Vestavia Hills High School\, AL; and Whit McGhee\, Director of Public Relations\, Vestavia Hills City Schools\, AL\nSponsored by Blackboard \nWatch the Recording\nAre you helping your students find their voice\, lead their peers\, and create a positive school culture? You should be! Students need to learn these valuable life lessons through projects that they identify as helpful and relevant to their peers. \nIn this edWebinar with Kym Prewitt\, Leadership Teacher and Whit McGhee\, Director of Public Relations at Vestavia Hills City Schools in Birmingham\, Alabama\, hear how students at Vestavia Hills High School found and used their voice to create the ultimate engagement and community-building tool—a mobile app all about student life. \nThe edWebinar touches on the process by which the idea was born and came to fruition\, as well as how the students play a vital role in the content and management of the app itself. You’ll learn how to create a student leadership program\, what it takes to give your students the reins to create their own culture\, and how a student-run mobile app can be a big piece of your positive school community. \nThis recorded event will be of particular benefit to superintendents\, principals\, and communication and public relations leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nKym Prewitt has been active in the world of education for 30 years. She currently teaches leadership classes for which she has written the curriculum at Vestavia Hills High School (VHHS) in Birmingham\, Alabama. A graduate of Auburn University with a B.S. in secondary education language arts\, Kym began her career teaching English at VHHS. After eight years in the classroom\, Kym moved to a new roll of community volunteer and leader. Over the next 20 years she sat on more than 30 national\, state\, and local boards\, mostly related to education\, and served as president or chair of ten of those. She also chaired more than 65 philanthropy events for education\, literacy\, and scholarships. She founded the Children’s Literacy Guild of Alabama as well as Youth Leadership Vestavia Hills. She is a frequent speaker on topics of literacy\, leadership\, and community and has received numerous awards for her work. \n Whit McGhee is the director of public relations for Vestavia Hills City Schools in Birmingham\, Alabama. Whit has served as the district’s communication and public relations specialist since 2014. He previously worked as Assistant Director of Admissions for Communications at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and as a recruiter at Jacksonville State University in Alabama. Whit holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from Jacksonville State University and a master’s degree in strategic communication from Troy University. \n\nJoin the Family Engagement & Community Outreach in K-12 community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n At Blackboard\, we’re shaping the future of education with big ideas that are transforming the face of education. Every day we’re helping millions of people around the world find new ways to learn\, connect and advance. With innovative technologies and solutions we’re bringing them closer to the knowledge they seek and the potential they can achieve. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/engagement20181101/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181101-engagement-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T150000 DTSTAMP:20181101T191810Z CREATED:20180927T213545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181101T191810Z UID:28024-1541080800-1541084400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Creative\, Arts-Based STEM Learning in Early Childhood DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Angela Eckhoff\, Associate Professor\, Old Dominion University\, VA\nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nThe inclusion of the visual and performing arts in the classroom promotes experiential learning where children build their knowledge and understandings during hands-on\, minds-on experiences. In addition\, by including visual and performing arts experiences as part of STEM learning\, early childhood teachers can build upon student interests and understandings to help support young children as they experience meaningful\, relevant connections between each content area. Early childhood educators have important roles in early arts-rich STEM experiences and can act as both a guide and facilitator throughout the planning\, implementation\, and assessment of the creative\, inquiry-based experiences presented throughout this edWebinar. \nFor young children\, arts-rich STEM experiences involve using tools and a variety of arts media and materials\, being creative and inventive\, developing questions based on observations and first-hand experiences\, exploring meaningful content\, and sharing their understandings with others. In this edWebinar Dr. Angela Eckhoff\, author of Creative Investigations in Early Art\, supports your development of creative experiences in the classroom by helping you to: \n\nUnderstand the links between the science\, technology\, engineering\, arts\, and mathematics disciplines\nPlan cooperative arts-based STEM lessons that will engage all children in your classroom as individuals or when working in small or whole groups\nImplement classroom experiences that support children’s engagement in integrated\, arts-rich learning experiences on an everyday basis\nRecognize the power of the visual and performing arts to support children’s abilities to discover\, invent\, explore\, question\, and communicate their understandings of the world\nDocument children’s knowledge development with authentic work samples and classroom artifacts\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to preK teachers.\n\nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Angela Eckhoff is an associate professor of teaching and learning-early childhood education and director of the Virginia Early Childhood Policy Center at Old Dominion University in Virginia. She holds a dual PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder in educational psychology and cognitive science. She is a coeditor of the Growing in STEM column for Young Children and the Full STEAM Ahead column for Teaching Young Children from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Dr. Eckhoff researches informal learning environments for children and families\, the role of creativity in child development and learning\, as well as arts-based early childhood pedagogical practices. This work is currently featured in a STEAM book series from Gryphon House Press\, Creative Investigations in Early Science\, Technology & Engineering\, Math\, and the Arts. \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n\nGryphon House\, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bookchats20181101/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181101-bookchats-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T180000 DTSTAMP:20181030T220022Z CREATED:20180829T174310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181030T220022Z UID:27750-1540918800-1540922400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:10 Apps Every Teacher Needs NOW! DESCRIPTION:Presented by Shannon Holden\, Assistant Principal\, Republic Middle School\, MO \nWatch the Recording\nTechnology in the educational arena is moving at warp speed—it is almost impossible for teachers to keep up with all the innovations in the app world. In order to stay connected\, it helps to meet with a large group of knowledgeable colleagues who have vetted numerous apps and determined whether or not they have a place in the classroom. \nEdtech aficionado Shannon Holden examines ten apps that are the “Best of the Best” in 2018. Elementary through high school educators will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenter \nAssistant Principal at Republic Middle School in Missouri\, Shannon Holden has been a high school and middle school administrator and teacher in Texas and Missouri for 20 years. Shannon presents frequently to teachers and administrators about classroom management\, maintaining positive relationships with parents\, instructional strategies that engage students\, and implementing technology in the classroom. He is the host of the Teacher HELP! and TechTools for the Classroom communities on edWeb.net. Follow him on Twitter @newteacherhelp. \n\nJoin the  TechTools for the Classroom community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/techtools20181030/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181023-techtools-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181029T180000 DTSTAMP:20181029T222331Z CREATED:20180927T194522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181029T222331Z UID:28022-1540832400-1540836000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Messy Science: Using Art to Promote Scientific Reasoning DESCRIPTION:Presented by John Funk\, M.Ed.\, Senior Early Education Expert (Clinical Professor)\nSponsored by Frog Street Press \nWatch the Recording\nIn this edWebinar\, John Funk\, M.Ed.\, Senior Early Education Expert\, provides ideas for using creative and critical art activities to promote scientific reasoning and support science vocabulary. Learn how to take simple art projects and use them to support children’s development in learning about science. \nThis recorded event will be of particular benefit to early childhood teachers. There will be time for a Q&A session at the end of John’s presentation. Gain creative classroom ideas for turning art projects into science lessons. \nAbout the Presenter\nJohn Funk\, M.Ed.\, Senior Early Education Expert\, has worked in early childhood since 1979. He taught preschool\, first and second grades and kindergarten. While teaching kindergarten\, John was chosen as the Utah Teacher of the Year and met with the President of the United States. He worked as an early childhood specialist for a large school district and managed early childhood services for Salt Lake CAP Head Start. He is Past President of the Utah AEYC. As an early childhood\, reading\, art\, and literacy consultant for the last two decades\, he has written on early childhood subjects and products for McGraw Hill\, Leap Frog and Discount School Supply. He served on the editorial panel for Young Children magazine published by NAEYC. Currently\, John teaches courses in early childhood\, children’s literature\, classroom management\, reading methods and supervises interns at the University of Utah\, as well as working in professional development and content for Frog Street. \nJoin the Early Childhood Learning Solutions community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n Frog Street is dedicated to continually improving programs and products based on current research and input from early childhood classroom educators and caregivers. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20181029/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181029-earlychildhood-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181029T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181029T170000 DTSTAMP:20181029T213450Z CREATED:20180619T202956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181029T213450Z UID:27256-1540828800-1540832400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Cultivating Future Ready Admin: Leading Digital Transformation Through Personalized Professional Development DESCRIPTION:Presented by Zach Desjarlais\, Director of Instructional Technology\, Vancouver Public Schools\, WA; and Sally Kroon\, Instructional Technology Facilitator\, Vancouver Public Schools\, WA\nHosted by Sierra Noakes\, Research Associate\, Digital Promise\nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nHow can principals effectively inspire and support educators to personalize learning for students? In this edWebinar\, learn how the Vancouver Public Schools Future Ready Admin initiative builds principal capacity in digital transformation\, providing personalized professional development to building leaders and engaging in problems of practice for building leadership. Discover how the district conceived\, designed\, and implemented this project applying the Future Ready Schools initiative at the Alliance for Excellent Education and ISTE Administrator Standards into their practice. \nReview topics which have resonated with principals and learn about the challenges and opportunities of cultivating Future Ready Administrators. Elementary through high school level school and district leaders\, as well as teachers\, librarians\, and instructional coaches will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenters \nZach Desjarlais is currently the director of instructional technology for Vancouver Public Schools in Washington. He is both an organizational and thought leader in his district and recent recipient of the CoSN NextGeneration Leader award. His participation in a Learning Counsel event led to district recognition for VPS’s systemic leadership. He is currently working with Apple\, Instructure\, the Friday Institute\, Learning Counsel and other organizations to build authentic partnerships to support his district’s work. Zach co-led a successful district-wide implementation of Canvas and advocated for greater use of Google Apps and cloud-based productivity by students and teachers. He currently co-leads a Future Ready Administrators principal team to foster professional learning and he is working with the director of curriculum to define a blended and personalized learning framework to help implement digital content and services. Zach was recently appointed to the advisory board for Future Ready Principals with the Alliance for Excellent Education. \nSally Kroon is an instructional technology facilitator for Vancouver Public Schools in Washington. She promotes innovative teaching and learning practices\, supporting teachers\, district leaders\, and administrators in leveraging technology to improve and transform teaching and learning. Sally has extensive experience designing and leading professional development\, and since its inception has facilitated the VPS weLearn 1:1 professional learning initiative. She currently co-leads a Future Ready Administrators principal team that fosters professional learning for district administrators. A National Board Certified teacher\, Sally has previously been a new educator mentor teacher and a middle level classroom teacher for 16 years. \n \nAbout the Host \nAs a research associate at Digital Promise\, Sierra Noakes focuses on building districts’ and educators’ capacity to make evidence-based decisions around innovative programs and practices. In addition to conducting and supporting edtech pilot studies in collaboration with districts across the country\, Sierra is also working on research projects studying technology integration to support low-resourced K-12 students and adult learners. Prior to joining Digital Promise\, Sierra was an applied behavior analysis instructor and curriculum coordinator at an autism center in New York. While working on her master’s in education policy and management from Harvard Graduate School of Education\, she also served as project manager and policy analyst for a nonprofit creating hybrid academic and SEL courses for students with dyslexia and ADHD. Sierra received her B.A. in government from Claremont McKenna College. \nJoin the Research and Evidence in Edtech community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nDigital Promise was created with the mission to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learn. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/research20181029/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20180510-research-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181029T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181029T150000 DTSTAMP:20181029T194359Z CREATED:20181012T182353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181029T194359Z UID:28137-1540821600-1540825200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Supporting Playful Learning at School and at Home DESCRIPTION:Presented by Susan Friedman\, Senior Director of Publishing and Professional Learning\, NAEYC; and Kara Myers\, Professional Learning Specialist\, NAEYC\nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning \nWatch the Recording\nWhen teachers and families develop positive reciprocal relationships they together set the stage for children’s optimal learning and development. Often times teachers ask\, “How can I explain developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) and the value of playful learning to families?” \nIn this edWebinar\, using the principles of family-centered care\, Susan Friedman and Kara Myers\, both from NAEYC\, share some key guiding principles for engaging diverse families in and out of the classroom. They discuss ideas and resources teachers can use as they share information with families about what DAP means and the value of playful learning. Susan and Karaalso review highlights from Teaching Young Children’s popular Message in a Backpack feature focusing on family conferences\, math and other topics teachers can share with families for at home learning. \nBy watching this edWebinar viewers will: \n\nBe able to name and describe the principles of family-centered care and engaging diverse families\nUnderstand that the principles of family-centered care are the foundation for effective communication\nGain tips for effectively describing DAP to families\nGain information about effectively sharing the value of playful learning with families\nLearn about NAEYC resources that support family engagement at home and school on many topics\n\nPreK teachers and librarians will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenters\nSusan Friedman is the senior director of publishing and professional learning at NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children). In this role she leads the business strategy and content development work of NAEYC’s books and periodicals publishing and professional learning teams. Early childhood educators rely on NAEYC’s content on research and best practices they can apply directly to their classrooms. They also turn to NAEYC’s digital and professional learning tools such as Hello.naeyc.org to connect with each other and share ideas. Susan is currently coauthoring a book for NAEYC on developmentally appropriate technology practice. She has extensive experience in creating content on developmentally appropriate uses of media\, play\, and other topics for educators and families. Susan began her career as a preschool teacher in New York City. She holds degrees from Vassar College and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. \nKara Myers is a professional learning specialist at NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children). She has over 15 years of experience training and mentoring preschool teachers. At NAEYC Kara leads and develops in-person trainings and workshops and has also developed many of NAEYC’s popular online modules. Kara has a graduate degree in education from the University of Maryland\, College Park. \n\nJoin the Classroom Management for Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n Kaplan Early Learning Company is a leading international provider of products and services that enhance children’s learning. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/classroommanagement20181029/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181029-classroommanagement-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T180000 DTSTAMP:20181029T194441Z CREATED:20180912T173940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181029T194441Z UID:27899-1540486800-1540490400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Unlocking the Mystery of Developmental Spelling DESCRIPTION:Presented by Christine Wei\, M.Ed.\, ELA Content Writer\, Square Panda\nSponsored by Square Panda \nWatch the Recording\nWhen you look at young children’s first attempts at writing\, it often appears they aren’t really writing anything at all. These first attempts\, however\, provide a window into children’s understanding of the relationship between letters and sounds\, and ultimately their greater knowledge of words. \nIn this edWebinar\, Christine Wei\, M.Ed.\, ELA Content Writer at Square Panda\, discusses the significant role invented spelling plays in helping children solidify their understanding of the alphabetic principle as they take their first steps as authors. Learn about the stages of spelling development and the factors that may contribute to children’s nonconventional spelling in the early stages. This recorded presentation will help teachers identify their students’ spelling stages and will provide practical tips for planning developmentally appropriate explicit spelling instruction to help students progress towards conventional spelling. Lastly\, this edWebinar explores how to enhance students’ spelling instruction through the use of adaptive multisensory learning games. \nThis recorded event will be of particular benefit to preK through grade three teachers. \nAbout the Presenter  \nChristine Wei\, M.Ed. is currently an ELA content writer at Square Panda developing early literacy content for adaptive\, multisensory digital games. She has over 10 years of experience helping children successfully develop the confidence and skills to learn how to read and write. In addition to teaching kindergarten and the primary grades in both public and charter Title I schools\, Christine has extensive experience working individually with learners to develop their sensory-cognitive processing skills in her role as a credentialed consultant and associate center director for Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes. \n\nJoin the PreK-3 Digital Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n It is often said that a child’s most precious gift is their curiosity. At Square Panda™\, we are creating a new generation of products that let children follow their curiosity through play activities involving both the physical and virtual worlds. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/prek3tech20181025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181025-prek3tech-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T170000 DTSTAMP:20181025T212306Z CREATED:20180916T212001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T212306Z UID:27932-1540483200-1540486800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Supporting Dyslexic Readers: Go From “I Can’t” to “I CAN!” DESCRIPTION:Presented by Christy Scattarella\, Founder and Executive Director\, The Shadow Project\nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nEric\, who has learning challenges\, was bullied on the playground for his kindergarten “baby books.” Through an innovative pilot project that combines two proven strategies: a caring mentor and assistive reading technology\, Eric catapulted two grade levels in his reading ability. He went from reading zero to 30 minutes a day at home using the Learning Ally audio-visual library. \nChildren in the Reading Mentors project who are up to three years behind—and often fearful of reading—are building confidence and discovering the joy of literacy. In this edWebinar\, Christy Scattarella\, Founder and Executive Director of The Shadow Project\, shares how this pilot project addresses key academic\, social and emotional skills that unleash a discouraged reader’s innate courage. Viewers will come away with strategies to address the bias that continues to shame struggling readers and ideas on how to transform the classroom into a place where ALL children can thrive. \nElementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenter \nChristy Scattarella\, M.A. is the founder and executive director of The Shadow Project\, a Portland\, OR nonprofit that makes learning more accessible and engaging for children with learning challenges. Christy started The Shadow Project when her son\, Alex\, was in second grade and struggling with dyslexia and ADD. What began in one classroom has gone on to empower than 11\,000 children who learn differently. Christy has been honored nationally and locally for her innovative work\, including Nabisco’s 100 Extraordinary Women and Oregon Education Association’s statewide Education Citizen of the Year. She has been a guest columnist on special education topics from the achievement gap to the U.S. Supreme Court. Her award-winning children’s book The Boy Who Learned Upside Down\, which chronicles her son’s journey from “I can’t” to “I can\,” is used by special education teachers to inspire their students to recognize themselves as courageous learners. \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n Learning Ally is a leading ed-tech\, nonprofit proven to transform the lives of struggling readers. We provide access to grade-level content to bridge the gap for students with learning differences who can cognitively comprehend the information but read below grade level. Our high-quality\, human-read audiobooks coupled with a suite of teacher resources is a cost effective solution for your school. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20181025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181025-readers-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T140000 DTSTAMP:20181025T183229Z CREATED:20180911T191429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T183229Z UID:27889-1540472400-1540476000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Meeting the Needs of Students with ASD Within the Mainstream Classroom DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nina Finkler\, M.Ed.\, LDT/C\, BCBA\, President of Nina Finkler Autism Services\nSponsored by Monarch Center for Autism\, STAR Autism Support\, and VizZle \nWatch the Recording\nStudents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present many unique challenges to educators. The need to educate these students within the least restrictive environment also presents its own set of challenges. In order to increase success for students and educators alike\, professionals need to be prepared and understand the needs of this group of students. \nIn this edWebinar\, Nina Finkler\, M.Ed.\, LDT/C\, BCBA\, President of Nina Finkler Autism Services\, provide attendees with an understanding of the learning\, behavioral\, social\, and language needs of students with ASD. In addition\, strategies for supporting these students within the classroom setting were discussed. PreK through high school teachers and related service providers will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenter\nNina Finkler\, M.Ed.\, LDT/C\, BCBA is the president of Nina Finkler Autism Services\, LLC based in East Windsor\, New Jersey. Ms. Finkler has 25 years of experience working in the field of autism. Her experience includes extensive practical application of applied behavior analysis\, curriculum development\, professional/parent training\, consultation\, and assessment. Ms. Finkler has presented at both the state and national levels on various topics including effective teaching strategies for students with autism\, behavior management strategies\, and educational assessment. She holds a master’s degree in special education from Rutgers University and is a New Jersey licensed Learning Consultant and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Ms. Finkler is on the advisory board of National Autism Resources. \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nMonarch Center for Autism\, a division of Bellefaire JCB\, is located in Cleveland\, Ohio. Monarch offers a comprehensive array of programs and services for individuals ages three through adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Highlights\, which incorporate Monarch’s visual language treatment model\, include a preschool; day school for children\, adolescents & young adults; transition education program; summer & extended school year programs; therapeutic residential treatment program; adult vocational & supported living programs; and community training. \n  \nSTAR Autism Support (SAS) provides curriculum materials\, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with students with autism. Our mission is to help others successfully implement research-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques. We want every child with autism to receive effective instruction! \n  \nVizZle provides a library of more than 14\,000 lessons and the tools and media to customize them or create your own from scratch. The lessons can be tailored to any grade level\, assigned to any student\, and played on iPad or Android tablets\, laptop or desktop computers. Data is tracked automatically. This award-winning software is developed collaboratively with educators. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/autism20181025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181025-autism-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T180000 DTSTAMP:20181024T221239Z CREATED:20180415T223546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T221239Z UID:26843-1540400400-1540404000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Transforming Learning with Chrome DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair\, New Canaan High School\, CT; and Tom Mullaney\, Digital Learning Coach\, Carroll Middle School\, NC\nSponsored by Mackin Educational Resources \nWatch the Recording\nA growing number of districts are turning to Chromebooks as their 1:1 device of choice. They are affordable\, and easy to manage on a large scale. But as with apps\, conversations around devices should focus on the learning. What learning opportunities do Chromebooks create? In this edWebinar Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School\, CT\, and Tom Mullaney\, Digital Learning Coach at Carroll Middle School\, NC\, focus on Chrome features that transform teaching and learning. All K-12 librarians\, teachers\, and administrators interested in learning more about using Chrome in the classroom and the library are invited to watch this recorded session. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMichelle Luhtala is the Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut and was one of five school librarians named as a “Mover and Shaker” by Library Journal in 2015. She is the winner of the 2011 “I Love My Librarian” Award and the Library Association’s 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award. The New Canaan High School Library won AASL’s National School Library Program of the year in 2010. Follow her on Twitter @mluhtala. \n\nTom Mullaney is the digital learning coach at Carroll Middle School in Raleigh\, NC. He is dedicated to making school engaging for students and sustainable for teachers. Tom’s public education experience includes special education\, social studies\, educational technology coaching\, and digital design in New York\, Pennsylvania\, California\, and North Carolina. He is a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Trainer who has spoken at national conferences including SXSW EDU\, the National Council for the Social Studies\, and ISTE. Contact him on Twitter @TomEMullaney. \n\nJoin the Emerging Tech for Schools and Libraries community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n Mackin is one of the top providers of library and classroom materials for grades PK-12. Working with over 18\,000 publishers and a database of nearly 3 million printed titles\, and more than 1.9 million digital titles\, Mackin supplies print books\, eBooks\, online educational databases\, audiobooks and video resources to schools around the globe. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/emergingtech20181024/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20180627-emergingtech-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181024T170000 DTSTAMP:20181024T212617Z CREATED:20180904T193733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T212617Z UID:27807-1540396800-1540400400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Revolutionary Learning: Interactive History Games for All Secondary Social Studies Students DESCRIPTION:Presented by Peter Mabli\, Assistant Director of Online Professional Development\, American Social History Project\nSponsored by WNET New York Public Media and Mission US \nWatch the Recording\nLooking for innovative ways to immerse students in the drama and decisions that shaped U.S. history? Have you considered using interactive role-playing games to introduce and extend key themes in the secondary social studies curriculum? This edWebinasr explore ways for middle and high school students to “live” transformational moments in U.S. history. Our presenter uses the first Mission US game\, “For Crown or Colony?”—available free to schools from WNET—to introduce effective ways to integrate “serious games” into U.S. history curriculum. The edWebinar will also focus on successful strategies for including English language learners and struggling readers in the full learning experience. \nPeter Mabli\, an expert in teaching U.S. history\, unpacks ways to integrate gaming with document-based activities\, writing prompts\, and other resources in a range of learning environments. He showcases ideas for independent\, small group\, whole class and flipped learning approaches\, while meeting rigorous content and instructional standards. Learn how technology-infused gaming can help students experience a more personal\, memorable\, and meaningful connection with complex historical content\, as they learn to think like historians\, develop historical empathy\, and discover the role of ordinary men\, women\, and young people in U.S. history. \nWhen you watch this recorded edWebinar\, you’ll come away with new ideas and rich resources to ignite excitement about history in your classroom. This session will be of particular benefit to middle and high school teachers and librarians\, as well as curriculum specialists and instructional technology specialists. \nAbout the Presenter \nPeter Mabli is Assistant Director of Online Professional Development at the American Social History Project (ASHP) located at the Graduate Center\, CUNY. Peter has designed and coordinated numerous in-person professional development seminars for the New York City Department of Education\, on topics ranging from the Great Migration to Westward Expansion. He also operates online educator courses through ASHP’s online micro-credentialing website\, Who Built America: Badges for History Education. Peter holds a Masters in Teaching\, and has worked as both a high school social studies teacher and an adjunct professor of history at Fairleigh Dickinson University\, where he designed fully-online courses on New Jersey history and the history of revolutions in the United States. Currently\, Peter is completing his Ph.D. in history and culture at Drew University\, specializing in food history and early American national identity. \nJoin the K-12 Social Studies and Civics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nThe WNET family of companies is a major producer of broadcast and online media for local\, national\, and international audiences\, creating award-winning content in the areas of arts and culture\, news and public affairs\, science and natural history\, documentaries\, and children’s programming. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/socialstudies20181024/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181024-socialstudies-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T160000 DTSTAMP:20181024T154434Z CREATED:20180910T171928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181024T154434Z UID:27875-1540306800-1540310400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Resolving Tough Individual Student Behavior Challenges with Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rose Iovannone\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, Research Assistant Professor\, Florida Center for Inclusive Communities\, University of South Florida\, Tampa\, FL\nSponsored by Brookes Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nHow can you resolve serious challenging behaviors of an individual student while also improving the student’s social skills and academic engagement? Discover Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR)\, a standardized yet individualized functional behavior assessment and intervention model that’s been proven effective in improving students’ behavior\, social skills\, and academic engagement. \nIn this edWebinar\, Rose Iovannone\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, Research Assistant Professor at the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities\, University of South Florida\, gives a comprehensive introduction to the PTR approach and how to put it into practice. You’ll: \n\nLearn about the five steps of the PTR model: teaming and goal setting; collecting data; conducting a PTR functional behavioral assessment; developing a PTR behavior intervention plan; and monitoring progress\nSee how PTR intervention plans help you prevent problem behaviors\, teach replacement skills\, and reinforce new skills\nDiscover user-friendly tools that school teams use to implement PTR effectively\nGet case examples that vividly demonstrate how to apply the steps of PTR\n\nA collaborative team approach to behavior intervention that’s highly rated by teachers\, PTR is your step-by-step solution to addressing students who have serious behavior challenges. This recorded session is designed for practicing and in-training K-8 educators\, including classroom and special education teachers\, school psychologists\, behavior analysts\, and building and district administrators. See how this research-proven model can make a difference! \nAbout the Presenter\nRose Iovannone\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D is Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida. She is currently the director of the Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) Project. She has also served as the co-principal investigator on a University of South Florida (USF) subcontract for the Professional Development in Autism Project funded by Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)\, and as Assistant Director for the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) at USF. \n\nJoin the Teaching All Students: Practical Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nFounded in 1978\, Brookes is an independent\, highly respected educational publishing company with a strong focus on helping all people—with and without disabilities—reach their potential. We publish 50+ new titles a year on screening and assessment\, early intervention\, inclusive and special education\, autism and other disabilities\, literacy\, behavior\, communication\, and more. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/inclusiveeducation20181023/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181023-inclusiveeducation-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181022T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181022T180000 DTSTAMP:20181022T225546Z CREATED:20180925T193551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181022T225546Z UID:28004-1540227600-1540231200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Student Motivation: Less Stick\, More Carrot DESCRIPTION:Presented by Brisa Ayub\, Senior Marketing Programs Manager\, Wonder Workshop; and Scott Traylor\, VP of Software Design\, Wonder Workshop\nSponsored by Wonder Workshop \nWatch the Recording\nIn this edWebinar\, learn what elements need to be present to foster a strong sense of motivation in students as well as what hinders motivation from taking root. Wonder Workshop’s Brisa Ayub\, Senior Marketing Programs Manager\, and Scott Traylor\, VP of Software Design\, explore how different students respond to various types of learning and how current behavioral science research and game design can be applied to the classroom to help each student find their own motivation to learn and explore. \nThis recorded session will be of particular benefit to K-8 teachers\, librarians\, tech specialists\, administrators\, and makerspace facilitators. \nAbout the Presenters \nBrisa Ayub is the senior marketing programs manager at Wonder Workshop. She has history of creating educational content and award-winning programs and games that have been implemented in schools across the United States and globally as the director of educational programing at Common Sense Media. Brisa earned her graduate degree in clinical psychology and has worked with adolescents and young adults around addictive behaviors prior to edtech space. \n\n Scott Traylor has a long history of developing digital product successes that delight and engage children everywhere. He’s currently the VP of software design for the children’s robotics company Wonder Workshop. Before joining Wonder Workshop Scott founded a boutique children’s software business called 360KID. There\, he oversaw the development of hundreds of successful consumer and classroom products for a long list of clients including Hasbro\, Pokémon\, Sesame Workshop\, Scholastic\, Pearson\, LeapFrog\, Reading Rainbow\, PBS\, Rosetta Stone\, Electronic Arts\, and many others. Scott has also been an active board member\, trustee\, and advisor to many educational businesses\, startups\, and kid-centric companies. A former computer science educator at Harvard\, Scott is actively involved in research\, writing\, and speaking on all things related to kids\, learning and technology. \nJoin the Coding & Robotics K-8 community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \nWonder Workshop creates engaging\, hands-on learning tools\, programming languages\, and curriculum that bring STEM and coding to life for grades K-8. Robotics fosters critical thinking skills at an early age\, encourages creativity\, and turns students into makers rather than consumers. Wonder Workshop is the creator of the Dash and Dot robots. Let’s inspire students to be future leaders in technology. Find out more at makewonder.com URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/code20181022/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181027-code-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181022T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181022T160000 DTSTAMP:20181022T201909Z CREATED:20180926T200051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181022T201909Z UID:28017-1540220400-1540224000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Help Students Explore Data: Free Tools for Building Data Fluency DESCRIPTION:Presented by Chad Dorsey\, President and CEO\, the Concord Consortium; and Bill Finzer\, Senior Scientist\, the Concord Consortium\nSponsored by The Concord Consortium \nWatch the Recording\nData are everywhere—but how can you prepare your students for a data-rich future? In this edWebinar learn how you can bring data experiences into your classroom. Chad Dorsey\, President & CEO\, and Bill Finzer\, Senior Scientist at the Concord Consortium\, lead this hands-on session. Both are education\, technology\, and pedagogy professionals. You will: \n\nLearn how free NSF-supported online tools can help your students explore data and create their own visualizations\nLearn the important building blocks of immersive data experiences\nLearn how to identify key techniques for creating successful data experiences\n\nMiddle school through higher education teachers\, school and district leaders\, and those interested in helping their students become data fluent will benefit from watching this recorded session. Watch to see how free tools and tips can help you start “doing data science” in your classroom today! \nAbout the Presenters\nChad Dorsey is President and CEO of the Concord Consortium. His experience ranges across the fields of science\, education\, and technology. In addition to overseeing a wide variety of STEM educational technology projects at the Concord Consortium\, he is a thought leader across the field of educational technology\, presenting and serving on advisory groups\, panels\, and professional workshops. Prior to joining the Concord Consortium in 2008\, Chad led teacher professional development workshops as a member of the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance. Chad has also taught science in classrooms from middle schools through college and has guided educational reform efforts at the district-wide and whole-school levels. While earning his B.A. in physics at St. Olaf College and his M.A. in physics at the University of Oregon\, Chad conducted experimental fluid mechanics research\, built software models of Antarctic ice streams\, and dragged a radar sled by hand across South Cascade Glacier. He first met computers when his family hooked an Apple II to their fancy new color TV set\, and he’s been a shameless geek ever since. \nSenior Scientist Bill Finzer’s work has long centered on bringing students to use data in every subject they study. Before joining the Concord Consortium in 2014\, Bill spent years leading a software development team at KCP Technologies in creating the groundbreaking data exploration software Fathom Dynamic Data. At the Concord Consortium\, Bill leads development of Fathom’s free\, online successor\, the Common Online Data Analysis Platform (CODAP)\, and oversees development of curriculum and activity exemplars furthering data science education. Bill has been a classroom teacher\, curriculum developer\, teacher professional development course designer and leader\, and educational software developer. Bill works with staff of many projects both inside and outside Concord Consortium to help them make use of CODAP. He loves nothing better than fixing bugs and implementing new features in CODAP. Bill has a B.A. from Swarthmore College\, an M.S. from UC Berkeley\, and a passion for getting better at playing viola. \nJoin the Teaching Next Generation Scientists community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nThe Concord Consortium\, a non-profit organization based in Concord\, MA and Emeryville\, CA\, is the country’s leading innovator in STEM educational technology research and development. Find hundreds of the Concord Consortium’s free top-quality\, interactive STEM education resources at learn.concord.org. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/science20181022/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181022-science-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T173000 DTSTAMP:20181020T222618Z CREATED:20181001T212809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181020T222618Z UID:28040-1540053000-1540056600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Maker Ed Plenary: Making as a Tool of Social Justice DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kyle Cornforth\, Maker Ed Executive Director; Dr. Kareem Edouard\, Assistant Professor\, Drexel School of Education\, PA; Brandon Readus\, Teacher\, Albemarle County Public Schools\, VA; Glennon Stratton\, MakerSpace Program Manager\, Portland Public Schools\, OR; Lakeyshua Washington\, Principal\, Davis Middle School\, CA; and Jerónimo Barrios Palacios Luna\, Student\, Boulder High School + BLDG 61\, CO\nSponsored by Digital Promise and Maker Ed \nWatch the Recording\nTjis edWebinar on Maker Ed was live-streamed from the Maker Educator Convening at the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose\, California. \nWe believe that a movement for maker-centered learning can put into effect a transformation for teachers\, students\, and communities. We believe that making can be a tool to design for equity in learning environments and experiences. Drawing on themes from the keynote\, this panel will bring together researchers\, educators\, and students to discuss the opportunities and challenges of creating maker programs that center on Equity\, Accessibility\, & Sustainability. We will also discuss tools for planning and promoting activities that can build collaborative community learning spaces. \nThe Maker Educator Convening is an annual gathering of the maker educator community. Maker education is a comprehensive educational approach that reflects and incorporates the diverse\, complex\, and ever-changing nature of our world; builds critical technical and social skills for students; and respects the individual and collective agency of all learners. \nThis recorded session will be of particular benefit to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Kareem Edouard is currently an assistant professor of learning technologies at Drexel University in Pennsylvania. His research interests lie in understanding the intersectionality of race and culture and STEM engagement for students of color. Dr. Edouard is a former high school teacher who engaged in bridging the digital divide and providing equal and equitable access to internet and computer technology to minority students. At Drexel his current research focuses on interest-based learning and the maker movement\, where he is examining the nuances of race\, gender\, and equity\, asking the important question\, “who gets to be a maker?” \nDr. Edouard has previously researched the inclusion of culturally responsive elements in student-led digital book publishing and virtual reality digital curricula. Dr. Edouard believes in the importance of giving equitable support and access to underserved communities across all STEM fields and pathways. His goal is to engage and energize African American students to pursue STEM learning through culturally relevant informal STEM programs. \n Brandon Readus serves as a gifted resource teacher with Albemarle County Public Schools in Charlottesville\, VA. At the core of his teaching philosophy is student-centered learning that builds on the cultural wealth of all students. He also facilitates workshops around culturally responsive pedagogy\, equity\, and diversity. Outside of teaching\, Brandon enjoys traveling\, dancing\, and hosting parties. \n\n Glennon Stratton is a project manager for Portland Public Schools in Oregon\, where he has led the implementation of makerspace learning environments by partnering with architects for custom classroom design\, curating professional development opportunities\, and providing logistical support to staff members during all stages of adoption. \nPrior to working for Portland Public Schools\, Glennon provided program management to a diverse set of programs focused on ensuring youth have equitable access to learn\, grow\, and prosper at a variety of K–12 organizations\, including the Colorado Charter School Institute\, Denver Public Schools\, Education Pioneers\, and the Los Angeles Unified School District. He earned his Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts in communication from the University of Southern California. In his spare time\, he enjoys cooking\, cycling\, surfing\, sailing\, and snowboarding. \nBorn and raised in Portland\, Oregon\, LaKeyshua Washington\, moved to Long Beach\, California upon completing her master’s degree in psychology at the University of Oregon in Eugene. During her time at the University of Oregon\, she developed a passion for science. This passion led her to teach biology at Centennial High School in Compton\, California. She honed her craft of teaching over the course of seven years. During that time\, she was given numerous opportunities to develop her leadership skills. As she developed and coordinated various programs\, her view of the educational system expanded. This lead her to pursue her administrative credential. She served as a high school assistant principal for seven years in Compton Unified School District. As she applied and developed her leadership skills\, her view\, once again\, began to expand. She left Compton to serve as the principal of a charter high school in Los Angeles. This experience gave her new insight into leadership\, as well as the charter world. After two years\, she decided that she wanted to return to the unified school district setting. She is now embarking on her fourth year as Principal of Davis Middle School in Compton\, California. Her vision is to create a school where student voice and choice are amplified and learning is fun and engaging. LaKeyshua loves to dance and cook. She also enjoys yoga\, snowboarding\, reading\, and spending time with her friends and family. \nJoin the Personalized Learning for All community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nThe Maker Promise is a campaign to equip more schools with the resources and support they need to provide quality maker learning experiences for their students. We are challenging school leaders\, educators\, and community advocates to sign the Promise\, and commit to being a champion for making; supporting spaces to make and learn; and sharing and showcasing what students make. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/personalizedlearning20181020/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181020-personalizedlearning-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181019T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181019T173000 DTSTAMP:20181020T220519Z CREATED:20181001T190745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181020T220519Z UID:28034-1539966600-1539970200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Who's Making in Our Spaces: Examining Equity\, Accessibility\, & Sustainability in Maker-Centered Learning DESCRIPTION:Presented by Paula Mitchell\, Teacher on Special Assignment\, Oakland Unified School District\, CA\nSponsored by Digital Promise and Maker Ed \nWatch the Recording\nThis edWebinar on Maker Ed was live-streamed from the Maker Educator Convening at the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose\, California. \nIn this talk\, Paula Mitchell discusses some of the most timely issues facing maker education. She shares personal stories from her experience as an educator and instructional coach in maker-centered learning at Grass Valley Elementary School and with Agency by Design Oakland. Participants will have the opportunity to interact and reflect on their own practice and the spaces they are creating for young people. \nThe Maker Educator Convening is an annual gathering of the maker educator community. Maker education is a comprehensive educational approach that reflects and incorporates the diverse\, complex\, and ever-changing nature of our world; builds critical technical and social skills for students; and respects the individual and collective agency of all learners. \nThis recorded session will be of particular benefit to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nRecognizing the importance of working with the hands and body to increase engagement and understanding\, Paula Mitchell has incorporated hands-on learning from the beginning of her 25+ year career as an Oakland educator. Since Paula was a small child\, she has enjoyed exploring\, designing\, constructing and deconstructing and has witnessed the same joy and excitement in the children she teaches. Paula believes in fostering equity and providing access to high quality educational STE(A)M programs to historically underserved and underrepresented populations through a focus on culturally responsive making and authentic inclusion for students with disabilities. She is delighted that her job as a teacher on special assignment for Maker-Centered Learning at Grass Valley Elementary School allows her to bring more hands-on\, minds-on learning to the community she loves. As a part of this work\, Paula developed her school’s very first maker education/project-based learning program and its very first makerspace\, the Wonder Workshop—where low tech meets no tech and imaginations run wild. \nPaula has also participated in the Agency by Design Oakland Fellowship\, first as a fellow and then as part of the senior leadership team. AbD focuses on the theory and practice of maker-centered learning. What began as a Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Project Zero research project is now its own entity looking at the promise of maker based education for Oakland youth. Paula is now excited to be continuing her journey with AbD Oakland as its Fellowship Director in the 2018-2019 school year. In addition\, Paula facilitates workshops for educators and presents at conferences and seminars\, including SXSWEdu\, the Maker Educator Convening\, and Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Project Zero Perspectives\, on the topics of culturally responsive making and authentic inclusion in maker-centered learning\, and creating sustainable makerspaces. \nJoin the Personalized Learning for All community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nThe Maker Promise is a campaign to equip more schools with the resources and support they need to provide quality maker learning experiences for their students. We are challenging school leaders\, educators\, and community advocates to sign the Promise\, and commit to being a champion for making; supporting spaces to make and learn; and sharing and showcasing what students make. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/personalizedlearning20181019/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181019-personalizedlearning-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T180000 DTSTAMP:20181017T224052Z CREATED:20180830T205114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T224052Z UID:27769-1539795600-1539799200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:A Little Data is a Dangerous Thing: What State Test Score Summaries Do and Don’t Say About Student Learning DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mitch Slater\, Co-Founder and CEO of Levered Learning\, 20-year veteran Teacher and Administrator\nHosted by Christina Luke\, Director of Program and Product Evaluation\, Digital Promise\nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nState assessment data can provide critical information about the efficacy of our schools’ and districts’ instructional programs\, but often the way that data is summarized\, packaged\, and presented hides the real story of student achievement. In this edWebinar\, Mitch Slater\, Co-Founder and CEO of Levered Learning and 20-year veteran teacher and administrator\, discusses the common pitfalls of data analysis and summaries\, and present best practices for looking at your school’s or district’s scores. \nThe session ends with a brief summary of how Digital Promise has used state test data from pilot schools to better understand the impact of Levered Learning’s integrated math program on student learning. This recorded session will be of particular benefit to kindergarten and elementary school teachers\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenters\nMitch Slater is the CEO and co-founder of Levered Learning\, an education company facilitating best instructional practices through classroom-tested\, all-in-one blended learning systems. Before starting Levered\, Mitch enjoyed a 20-year career as a classroom teacher and administrator in grades 3-12. Levered’s unique instructional approach is based on a pencil and paper adaptive curriculum that Mitch developed and fine-tuned for 12 years in his own classroom. As a result of his educational background in the sciences\, Mitch is also a self-proclaimed data nerd. \n  \nAbout the Host\nChristina Luke\, Ph.D. leads the Marketplace Research initiative at Digital Promise which is focused on increasing the amount of evidence in the edtech marketplace. Before joining Digital Promise\, Christina led program evaluations for federal and state initiatives and delivered professional development and technical assistance to school districts at Measurement Incorporated. Formerly a high school English teacher\, Christina left the classroom to study education policy with a desire to improve student outcomes by offering a practitioner’s perspective to education research. Christina earned a Ph.D. in education administration and policy from the State University of New York at Albany and a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and English from Boston College. \nJoin the Research and Evidence in Edtech community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nDigital Promise was created with the mission to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learn. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/research20181017/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181017-research-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T170000 DTSTAMP:20181017T212837Z CREATED:20180906T191332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T212837Z UID:27856-1539792000-1539795600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:PBL and Assessment: How Do You Measure Learning in PBL? DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lesa Wang\, Director of STEAM\, Marymount School of New York\nSponsored by littleBits Education \nWatch the Recording\nWe all want our students engaged in authentic\, real-world problem solving\, and critical thinking—and project-based learning (PBL) offers us just that. A challenge\, however\, can be assessment and providing evidence of learning when students are engaged in projects where the process is as or even more important as the final product. But there is a way to assess student learning outcomes and align with education standards while engaging students in PBL. \nIn this edWebinar\, Lesa Wang\, expert STEAM teacher at the Marymount School of New York\, explores just this—how to measure what counts in PBL and assess students’ growth and areas for improvement. Lesa shares her thoughts on assessment in PBL and best practices she uses in the classroom for measuring student learning\, and explore different tools to assist teachers in assessment during PBL. Elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenter\nLesa Wang\, Director of STEAM at the Marymount School of New York\, is known for “bringing the outside in” to her classroom. Lesa began teaching K-12 studio art in 1990 at the Anglo-American International School. The following year she became the visual and performing arts chair at the Dwight School\, on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. In 1995\, Lesa moved to Paris\, France to work for the American Center designed by Frank Gehry. Upon her return to the United States she spent the following five years in the nonprofit sector\, developing an emerging artists initiative with a grant from the Mellon Foundation. \nIn 2003\, Lesa moved back into the education arena\, bringing real-world experience in art and design back into her classroom. Lesa has worn many hats during her 15 years at Marymount. She currently directs K-5 STEAM at Marymount\, developed Marymount’s after-school Makers program\, helped to design and brand Marymount’s maker spaces\, and directs i2 Camp at Marymount. \nJoin the STEM Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nlittleBits makes technology kits that are fun\, easy-to-use\, and infinitely creative. The kits are composed of electronic building blocks that are color-coded\, magnetic\, and make complex technology simple and fun. Together they’re interchangeable in millions of different ways to empower kids to invent anything – from a sibling alarm\, to a wireless robot\, to a digital instrument. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/stem20181017/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181017-stem-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T180000 DTSTAMP:20181016T223558Z CREATED:20180918T202010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T223558Z UID:27950-1539709200-1539712800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Surviving and Thriving in a Teacher Education Program DESCRIPTION:Presented by Taylor Warren\, Candidate in the M.Ed. in Instructional Technology Program\, Freed-Hardeman University\, TN\nHosted by Monte Tatom\, Associate Professor of Education\, Freed-Hardeman University\, TN \nWatch the Recording\nIn this edWebinar hear from Taylor Warren\, who is a candidate in the M.Ed. in Instructional Technology program at Freed-Hardeman University in Tennessee\, on helpful tips and tricks for not just surviving\, but thriving in your teacher education courses. Taylor discusses the following topics: planning\, priorities\, organization\, communication\, engagement\, seeking help when needed\, asking questions\, participating\, and relieving stress. \nThis recorded session will benefit those seeking their degree in a teacher education program by giving them information to help them study and succeed in online or traditional courses. \nAbout the Presenter \nTaylor Warren received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Freed-Hardeman University in Tennessee in 2017. She is starting her second year teaching first grade at Stuart-Burns Elementary in Tennessee. Taylor became a candidate in the M.Ed. in Instructional Technology program at Freed-Hardeman University in August of 2018. Her goal is to become an instructional technologist and continue helping students succeed. \n\nAbout the Host\nDr. Monte Tatom received his Ed.D. in educational administration at Auburn University. He has been in K-12 education for 26 years as a teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, and coordinator of staff development. He retired from Mobile County Public School System in December 2005. He began working at Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) in January 2006. He is an associate professor of education within the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at FHU. He currently has over 13 years in higher education. Dr. Tatom assisted in building the online M.Ed. in Instructional Technology that began summer 2017. He has actively been involved in educational technology since taking his first computer course at the University of South Alabama in Mobile\, AL during spring 1983 (EDM 510: Micro-computing Systems in Education). \nJoin the Tech4TeacherEd community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/tech4teachered20181016/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181016-tech4teachered-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T170000 DTSTAMP:20181016T223626Z CREATED:20180816T184436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T223626Z UID:27661-1539705600-1539709200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Mastering Multiplication: Using Visual Models to Promote Deep Learning DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sara Delano Moore\, Ph.D.\, Director of Professional Learning\, ORIGO Education\nSponsored by ORIGO Education \nWatch the Recording\nDeep learning\, as described in John Hattie’s Visible Learning™ research\, focuses on recognizing relationships among ideas. When students are engaged in deep learning in the mathematics classroom\, they are actively seeking to understand the underlying structure of mathematics. This type of thinking is associated with the mathematical practices and process standards found in contemporary state and national standards documents. How do we help students think like this? \nSupporting students to use and connect multiple representations of mathematics is one strategy for helping students progress from surface learning to deep learning. Visual models are particularly important as they bridge from concrete models to abstract representations for many learners. \nThis three-part edWebinar series will explore the use of a variety of representations\, including visual models\, for developing student understanding of subtraction\, multi-digit multiplication\, and fraction division. In part two of this series\, we share models and representations which develop multiplication with strategies across a range of number types\, including whole numbers\, decimals\, and fractions. Join Sara Delano Moore\, Ph.D.\, Director of Professional Learning at ORIGO Education\, to explore a variety of resources to support student understanding and mastery of multiplication. \nThis edWebinar series will be of particular benefit to elementary math educators. There will be time for questions at the end of each presentation. \nThis edWebinar is part of the Using Visual Models to Promote Deep Learning\n Series:\nMastering Subtraction: Using Visual Models to Promote Deep Learning\nMastering Multiplication: Using Visual Models to Promote Deep Learning\nMastering Fraction Division: Using Visual Models to Promote Deep Learning \nAbout the Presenter\nSara Delano Moore\, Ph.D. is the director of professional learning at ORIGO Education and a contributing author to Visible Learning for Mathematics. An experienced teacher and nationally recognized speaker\, her work emphasizes the power of deep understanding and multiple representations for learning. Sara’s interests include building conceptual understanding of mathematics to support procedural fluency and applications\, incorporating engaging literature into mathematics and science instruction\, and connecting mathematics to engineering design in meaningful ways. She is a fourth-generation educator with experience teaching mathematics and science to K-8 students as well as experience teaching pre-service and in-service teachers at the university level. Sara earned her B.A. in natural sciences from Johns Hopkins University\, her MSt in general linguistics and comparative philology from the University of Oxford\, UK\, and her Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Virginia. \nJoin the Mathematics for Young Learners community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nORIGO Education is dedicated to making learning meaningful\, enjoyable and accessible for all students with Pre-K to Grade 6 print and digital instructional materials\, as well as professional learning for mathematics. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mathlearners20181016/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181016-mathlearners-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T160000 DTSTAMP:20181016T202717Z CREATED:20180911T174208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181016T202717Z UID:27879-1539702000-1539705600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Engaging Classroom Debates on the Sustainable Development Goals DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ada McKim\, World Issues Teacher\, TEDx Speaker\, and Co-Founder of the #TeachSDGs education movement\nHosted by Bobby McDonald\, Founder & CEO\, Parlay Ideas\nSponsored by Parlay Ideas \nWatch the Recording\nThis edWebinar covers teaching students about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) using discussion. Ada McKim\, World Issues Teacher\, TEDx Speaker\, and Co-Founder of the #TeachSDGs education movement\, provides teachers with new strategies to engage students in the Global Goals for Sustainable Development\, and take an active role in their learning. \nLearn how the SDGs can be used to help students grapple with real-world problems through meaningful discussions. With these simple strategies\, teachers can help students have discussions that get them working towards solving real problems that affect their world. This gets them actively engaging in their own learning. Discussion is recognized as one of the top activities for increasing learning outcomes over time. Discussions are a simple activity that can help teachers introduce difficult topics and get students collaborating\, communicating\, being creative and thinking critically about issues and problems in the world. \nBy viewing this recorded edWebinar\, teachers will get a better idea of how they can make discussions a central and integral activity to their classroom and their students’ learning. This recored session will be of particular benefit to middle and high school teachers\, school leaders\, edtech integrators\, and instructional coaches. \nAbout the Presenter  \nAda McKim is a world issues teacher\, a TEDx speaker\, and a co-founder of the #TeachSDGs education movement. Her life’s mission is to facilitate the development of empathetic\, active global citizens. In her spare time\, she enjoys managing the @TeachSDGs Twitter account and spending time with her partner\, her three daughters\, and reading books. \n\nAbout the Host  \nBobby McDonald is the founder & CEO of Parlay Ideas—an innovative education company on a mission to inspire meaningful\, measurable and inclusive discussions in classrooms around the world. \n\nJoin the Student Voice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n\nEducators all over the world use Parlay to inspire meaningful discussions\, encourage critical thinking\, and measure student engagement. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/studentvoice20181016/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181016-studentvoice-eventv2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181015T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181015T170000 DTSTAMP:20181015T212645Z CREATED:20180907T203319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T212645Z UID:27869-1539619200-1539622800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Fight Fake News: Media Literacy for Students DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tiffany Whitehead\, School Librarian\, Episcopal School of Baton Rouge\, LA \nSponsored by Britannica Digital Learning \nWatch the Recording\nTeaching news literacy is more necessary and challenging than ever in a world where news is delivered at a constant pace from a broad range of sources. Since social media and filter bubbles can make it challenging to access unbiased\, factual information\, we must equip students to be critical as they access news sources for a variety of purposes. This recorded edWebinar gives an overview of the phenomenon of fake news going viral and tools educators can use to help students develop news literacy skills. \nTiffany Whitehead\, School Librarian at Episcopal School of Baton Rouge in Louisiana\, shares: \n\nA strategy to develop fun\, original lessons about media literacy\nFresh approaches that move students towards better news smarts\nThree CCSS-aligned sample lesson plans for middle and high school classrooms\nTeacher and librarian collaboration opportunities that support powerful student outcomes\n\nElementary through higher education level teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders will benefit from watching this recorded session. \nAbout the Presenter\nTiffany Whitehead\, aka the Mighty Little Librarian\, is an obsessive reader\, social media user\, and technology geek. She is the director of library at Episcopal School of Baton Rouge\, Louisiana. Tiffany earned her undergraduate degree in elementary education and School Library Certification from Southeastern Louisiana University\, and her graduate degree in educational technology leadership from Northwestern State University. She has served as the president for ISTE’s Librarians Network and was recognized as one of ISTE’s 2014 Emerging Leaders. Tiffany is National Board Certified in Library Media and was named one of the 2014 Library Journal Movers & Shakers. She was the 2016 recipient of the Louisiana Library Media Specialist Award. She frequently speaks at local\, state\, and national conferences\, sharing her passion for libraries and educational technology. \nJoin the Ignite Digital Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nBritannica Digital Learning’s mission is simple: to ignite curiosity and spread the joy of discovery. With nearly 250 years under their belts and an institutional product suite that reaches over 32 million students across the United States\, the organization believes that its job is to give educators effective\, engaging tools that they can depend on to meet the personalized needs of their students and communities. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ignite20181015/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181015-ignite-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T170000 DTSTAMP:20181011T211658Z CREATED:20180919T195417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T211658Z UID:27960-1539273600-1539277200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Ideas for Jump-Starting Digital Citizenship at Your School DESCRIPTION:Presented by Gail Desler\, Tech Integration Specialist\, Elk Grove Unified School District\, CA; Kathleen Watt\, Web Specialist and Digital Citizenship Coordinator\, Elk Grove Unified School District\, CA; and Mike Scafati\, Tech\, Film\, and Drama Teacher\, The Meadowbrook School of Weston\, MA\nHosted by Common Sense Education and Sponsored by Symantec \nWatch the Recording\nOctober 15-19 is #digcitweek. Does your school have a plan? Digital Citizenship Week is a great chance to get digital citizenship off the ground at your school. Increase awareness and get students\, faculty\, and families inspired to learn about media balance\, cyberbullying\, privacy\, and much\, much more! \nIn this edWebinar\, designed in collaboration with ISTE\, hear from three innovative educators\, Gail Desler\, Kathleen Watt and Mike Scafati\, who present original ideas for taking advantage of this week. You’ll also get important resources from ISTE for getting trained on and implementing digital citizenship at your school. \nThis recorded edWebinar is geared toward K-12 teachers in all subject areas. \nAbout the Presenters\nGail Desler is a technology integration specialist and a digital citizenship coordinator for the Elk Grove Unified School District in California. She is the recipient of the 2018 ISTE Digital Citizenship Network Award\, a 2017-2018 Common Sense Educator\, a Google Certified Innovator\, and a National Writing Project Teacher Consultant. Much of her focus is in supporting students in becoming “change writers\,” empowered to use technology in ways that make a positive difference in all the communities to which they belong\, online or face-to-face. Gail teaches a number of digital citizenship related workshops for teachers and administrators throughout the district and region. You can follow her on Twitter @GailDesler \nKathleen Watt is the web specialist and a digital citizenship coordinator for the Elk Grove Unified School District in California. She is a 2017-2018 Common Sense Educator and has been recognized by NSPRA (National School Public Relations Association) and CALSPRA (California School Public Relations Association) for her logo creation\, web design and school district initiative work. Kathleen supports district staff/departments\, teachers and students on many web and graphic based projects. She also co-teaches with Gail on a variety of digital citizenship topics. \n\nMike Scafati is a Common Sense Education digital citizenship ambassador. He teaches technology\, filmmaking\, and drama at The Meadowbrook School of Weston in Massachusetts. Mike co-developed\, implemented\, and now runs Meadowbrook’s K-8 #digcit curriculum\, and has presented on it at national and regional conferences\, including MassCUE (2012\, 2013\, 2014\, 2015\, 2016)\, EdTechTeacher conferences (2014\, 2016)\, and NAIS Annual Conference (2017). He is a 2016 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator. Having spent 10 years in technology marketing/PR\, Mike started and co-runs social media at his school. He earned degrees from Providence College (marketing) and Regis College (teaching). \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life. \n  \nSymantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists. The company has evolved to become one of the world’s largest software companies with more than 18\,500 employees in more than 50 countries. We provide security\, storage and systems management solutions to help our customers – from consumers and small businesses to the largest global organizations – secure and manage their information-driven world against more risks at more points\, more completely and efficiently than any other company. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20181011/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181011_commonsense-event-placeholder.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T180000 DTSTAMP:20181010T221830Z CREATED:20180914T170533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T221830Z UID:27915-1539190800-1539194400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Making All Subjects Accessible to Dyslexic Students DESCRIPTION:Presented by Cindy Kanuch\, Reading Interventionist\, Calhan Elementary\, CO\nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nWhat if a simple shift in the way you look at instruction and assessment would improve the educational outcomes for 20% of your students? Would you do it? \nStatistically one in five of our students falls on the spectrum of dyslexia\, although many may be undiagnosed. By taking a step back and identifying the true and precise goal of our instruction or assessment\, we can find ways to help students with dyslexia achieve increased success in any classroom\, at any grade level\, and in any subject area. \nIn this edWebinar\, Cindy Kanuch guides viewers through the philosophical shift in thinking about instruction and assessment and provide recommendations for strategies and accommodations in the areas of: \n\nInstructional presentation\nStudent response\nThe gift of time\nEnvironmental considerations\nTechnology\n\nThis recorded session will be of particular benefit to elementary through high school administrators\, teachers\, and tutors.\nAbout the Presenter \nCindy Kanuch is the reading interventionist at Calhan Elementary School in Calhan\, CO. She has provided literacy interventions for K-12 students for over 10 years. Cindy is on the board of the Rocky Mountain Branch of the International Dyslexia Association\, a member of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham at the Associate level and is a Certified Academic Language Practitioner (working to become a Certified Academic Language Therapist). She is the 2016 recipient of the inaugural Winslow Coyne Reitnouer Excellence in Teaching Award. Cindy also provides basic literacy assessments\, and individual and small group tutoring\, and has presented at several regional reading conferences. She has authored SpellWrite: A Systematic Morphophonological Approach to Word Study which is currently being piloted in her school. Cindy’s current concentration is training teachers to efficiently and effectively identify and remediate reading and spelling deficiencies for both dyslexic and non-dyslexic students. \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n Learning Ally is a leading ed-tech\, nonprofit proven to transform the lives of struggling readers. We provide access to grade-level content to bridge the gap for students with learning differences who can cognitively comprehend the information but read below grade level. Our high-quality\, human-read audiobooks coupled with a suite of teacher resources is a cost effective solution for your school. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20181010/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181010-readers-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T160000 DTSTAMP:20181010T220530Z CREATED:20180904T171050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181010T220530Z UID:27801-1539183600-1539187200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Charting Your Intervention Course: The Art and Science of Goal Setting DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Denise Gibbs\, RTI Consultant and Author\nSponsored by Renaissance® \nWatch the Recording\nToo often\, districts implement a Response to Intervention (RTI) model without having a clear endpoint in mind. But if we don’t set specific\, realistic\, and measurable goals\, how do we know whether an intervention is truly effective? \nIn this edWebinar\, RTI expert and author Dr. Denise Gibbs shares practical advice for setting the right goals for intervention students—and for avoiding common mistakes. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of the two types of goals you should set\, as well as: \n\nHow to use goals as roadmaps for student learning\nWhen to adjust the pace of instruction to best meet student needs\nHow to determine whether students are progressing appropriately\nWhat to look for when choosing an intervention program\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to get an expert’s insight on more effective goal setting—and more effective RTI—in your district. This recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to kindergarten through high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, assessment directors and coordinators\, RTI directors and coordinators\, intervention specialists\, and instructional coaches and specialists. \nAbout the Presenter\nDenise Gibbs\, EdD is a national RTI consultant and the author of four highly-regarded books\, including Rising to Dyslexia Challenges Through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and RTI in Middle and High School: Strategies and Structures for Literacy Success. She was formerly a professor of communication sciences and disorders and is now Director of the Alabama Scottish Rite Foundation Learning Centers. \n\nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\nRenaissance® applies proven\, data-driven educational technology to amplify the effectiveness of classroom teachers so that students can achieve their full potential. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20181010/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181010-assessment-event-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T160000 DTSTAMP:20181009T204336Z CREATED:20180913T202311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181009T204336Z UID:27908-1539097200-1539100800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:School Safety: It’s Not Just About Active Shooters DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Amy Klinger\, Director of Programs\, The Educator’s School Safety Network; and Amanda Klinger\, Director of Operations\, The Educator’s School Safety Network\nSponsored by Blackboard \nWatch the Recording\nLast year’s tragedy in Parkland\, FL\, as well as the dramatic rise in violent incidents and threats that followed it\, has once again thrust school safety into the national spotlight. It’s time for a common sense\, education-centered discussion on how to prevent and respond to the many different safety concerns facing schools. \nThis edWebinar focuses on the educators\, the “first” first responders\, to provide guidance and strategies for an all-hazards approach to school safety that is by educators\, for educators. They explore a holistic approach to school safety that also addresses socio-emotional safety and its impact on physical safety. Dr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger of The Educator’s School Safety Network examine research-based best practices and protocols that can be implemented in your classroom or school. \nThis recorded session will be of particular benefit to K-12 educators and administrators. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Amy Klinger and Amanda Klinger are nationally recognized as experts in school safety and crisis management. They deliver trainings and lectures throughout the United States and abroad. \n \n  \nDr. Amy Klinger is an associate professor of educational administration at Ashland University and is the director of programs for The Educators’ School Safety Network. Her past experience includes 28 years of service as a teacher\, central office administrator\, building principal\, and college professor. \n\n Amanda Klinger brings a practitioner’s perspective to the critical legal issues involved in school crisis response\, cyberbullying\, and the use of technology during crisis events. Her expertise in active shooter response\, crisis management\, vulnerability assessment and mitigation\, as well as lockdown enhancements is derived from her work with Dr. Klinger in developing training courses for the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. \nAlong with Dr. Klinger\, Amanda has co-authored several journal articles in law enforcement and educational journals and are co-authors of the #1 newly released book in school safety\, Keeping Students Safe Every Day: How to Prepare for and Respond to School Violence\, Natural Disasters\, and Other Hazards published by ASCD. \nJoin the Family Engagement & Community Outreach in K-12 community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n At Blackboard\, we’re shaping the future of education with big ideas that are transforming the face of education. Every day we’re helping millions of people around the world find new ways to learn\, connect and advance. With innovative technologies and solutions we’re bringing them closer to the knowledge they seek and the potential they can achieve. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/engagement20181009/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181009-engagement-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T150000 DTSTAMP:20181009T192206Z CREATED:20180925T002318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181009T192206Z UID:27997-1539093600-1539097200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Sharing Child Assessment Results With Parents DESCRIPTION:Presented by Laura L. Bailet\, Ph.D.\, Chief Academic Officer\, Kaplan Early Learning Company\nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning \nWatch the Recording\nThis edWebinar addresses key elements of that critical discussion between preschool teachers and parents: child assessment results. The goal is to make attendees comfortable and confident with these conversations and build stronger home-school relationships with all families. Laura L. Bailet\, Ph.D.\, Chief Academic Officer for Kaplan Early Learning Company\, helps viewers: \n\nIdentify barriers to sharing assessment results\nGain knowledge and identify strategies to reduce barriers\nUnderstand developmental age scores and percentiles\nUnderstand benefits of formative child assessment as an important tool to enhance teaching and learning\n\nDr. Bailet\, a licensed school psychologist who worked in a pediatric clinical setting for many years\, will share her perspective on child assessment and how to convey results with authenticity\, humility\, and confidence to parents. Examples from her many years of experience with all kinds of children and families will be shared. Viewers will reflect on their beliefs and concerns about child assessment\, and past experiences sharing results with families. She discusses reasons that sharing assessment results is critical and acknowledge the unique challenges inherent in that effort. Basic principles of early childhood assessment and scores are also reviewed. \nPreK teachers and school and district leaders will benefit from watching this recorded session. Gain practical information for negotiating this challenge more effectively with all families. \nAbout the Presenter\nDr. Laura L. Bailet serves as Chief Academic Officer for Kaplan Early Learning Company. She earned her B.A. in English at Wake Forest University\, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in communicative disorders from Northwestern University. She is a licensed school psychologist and has expertise on a wide range of learning problems\, including dyslexia and autism. Prior to her position at Kaplan Early Learning Company\, she established and directed the Neurocognitive Assessment Program within the Division of Neurology at Nemours Children’s Clinic\, Jacksonville\, Fla.\, for 18 years before creating the Nemours BrightStart! program to promote reading success for all children. By combining the fields of neuroscience\, population health\, child development\, and education\, Nemours BrightStart! created powerful tools that level the playing field for all budding readers. Dr. Bailet has conducted research and published numerous journal articles and book chapters. She has won multiple community awards and is currently a member of the Library of Congress Literacy Awards Board. \nJoin the Classroom Management for Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n Kaplan Early Learning Company is a leading international provider of products and services that enhance children’s learning. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/classroommanagement20181009/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181009_classroommanagement-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181008T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181008T180000 DTSTAMP:20181011T033032Z CREATED:20180831T172756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181011T033032Z UID:27778-1539018000-1539021600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Student Data Privacy: A Priority and Essential Commitment DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Charles Dumais\, Superintendent and Executive Director\, Cooperative Educational Services\, Trumbull\, CT; Dr. Quinn Kellis\, Superintendent Dysart Unified School District\, Surprise\, AZ; and Linnette Attai\, Project Director\, CoSN Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program\nProgram Host and Moderator: Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN Empowered Superintendents Program\nThis edWebinar series is co-hosted by CoSN and edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording\nListen to the Podcast \nAs citizens\, students\, educators\, parents\, employees\, and consumers\, we all have concerns about maintaining the privacy of our personal data. For school districts\, data privacy is a multi-stakeholder priority\, and it touches every aspect of operations—from student transportation to instruction\, assessment to athletics\, and counseling to community initiatives. Today and going forward\, student data privacy policies and their implementation are hard-wired to governance\, discipline\, purchasing\, and communications practices. Assessing privacy and compliance policies and practices related to your system-wide use of technology is a continual priority. \nIn this edWebinar\, the presenters cover five critical guidelines for ensuring data privacy in any school system’s use of technology. Superintendents and district leaders will learn how to make student data privacy a district wide priority. Strategies for communicating their district’s commitment to assuring student data privacy is shared by Dr. Charles Dumais and Dr. Quinn Kellis\, the superintendents on the edWebinar panel. Additionally\, Linnette Attai\, the Project Director for CoSN’s Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program\, shares information about how school districts can earn CoSN’s Trusted Learning Environment Seal and why that process benefits stakeholders across a district. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of special value for school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. Other educators interested in the most important edtech issues facing schools and districts will find this session very informative. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Charles “Chip” Dumais is the executive director of cooperative educational services in Trumbull\, CT. A native of Connecticut\, he began his career in education nearly three decades ago as a science teacher in Higganum\, CT. He has proudly taught physics and calculus to more than one thousand students\, chaired a science department\, served as an assistant principal in Westport\, CT\, led Newtown High School in Sandy Hook\, CT as its principal from 2008 to 2014\, and served as superintendent of the Amity Regional School District. He has earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute\, advanced degrees and certificates from Southern Connecticut State University and the University of Connecticut\, and a doctorate in educational leadership from Central Connecticut State University. He is an active member the National Superintendents Roundtable\, the Headmasters Association\, the Connecticut Commission for Educational Technology\, and the Consortium for School Networking. \nDr. Quinn Kellis started his educational career in 1991 as a high school AP Spanish and sophomore English teacher. After years of site and district level leadership\, he is currently the superintendent of Dysart Unified School District (24\,000 students) in Surprise\, Arizona. Dr. Kellis is a native of Arizona and earned degrees from Brigham Young University\, Chapman University and Arizona State University. He is the proud father of three married children—all products of the Dysart district. He is a thought leader for innovation and technology integration\, arts development and academic environments. \n\nLinnette Attai is Project Director for CoSN’s Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program. For over 25 years\, Linnette Attai has been building organizational cultures of compliance and guiding clients through the complex obligations governing data privacy\, user safety\, and ethical marketing\, with a focus on the education and youth sectors. As founder of the global compliance consulting firm PlayWell\, LLC\, Linnette advises organizations\, educators\, lawmakers\, and policy influencers. She serves as virtual chief privacy officer and data protection officer to select clients and speaks nationally on data privacy matters. Linnette is a member of the Rutgers Center for Innovation cybersecurity advisory board\, and author of Student Data Privacy: Building a School Compliance Program. \nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is a 34-year veteran educator who served as the executive director for educational technology in the Klein Independent School District\, located just outside Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the team in Klein ISD that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to over 4\,000 professional educators serving over 50\,000 students. During that time Ann also co-chaired the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Education Agency’s Long Range Plan for Technology\, 2006-2020. \nToday\, she is based in Los Angeles\, California working as a public speaker\, writer\, and independent education consultant focused on supporting leadership\, visioning and planning to meet the needs of today’s students. She is a frequent presenter at state\, national and international education conferences. Ann serves as project director for CoSN’s Empowered Superintendents Program. She serves on the board of PowerMyLearning Los Angeles and on the advisory board of Project Tomorrow. In the fall of 2016 Ann co-authored and published Life Lessons in Leadership: The Way of the Wallaby. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n \n \n \nListen to the Podcast\nWe’re happy to make podcasts available for selected panel discussions and interviews.\nIf you would like a CE certificate for this presentation\, watch the edWebinar recording and take the CE quiz. \nDownload here URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20181008/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181008-supers-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181004T170000 DTSTAMP:20181004T212823Z CREATED:20180918T010156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181004T212823Z UID:27943-1538668800-1538672400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Pre-K Assessments: A Systematic Approach DESCRIPTION:Presented by Katrina Erickson\, OTR\, Learning Without Tears National Presenter; and Keith R. Kline\, OTR/L\, Learning Without Tears National Presenter\nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \nWatch the Recording\nPre-K assessments\, both formal and informal\, are a powerful tool in identifying your students’ progress\, discovering areas that need attention for remediation\, and providing insight in to how you can adjust your curriculum to meet all of your students’ needs. Pre-K assessments enable you to assess your children holistically in the areas of writing\, language\, literacy\, and math and offer a way to communicate your students’ progress. \nIn this edWebinar\, Katrina Erickson\, OTR\, and Keith R. Kline\, OTR/L\, both Learning Without Tears National Presenters\, help you: \n\nUnderstand the purpose of informal assessments in addition to maintaining student portfolios and information gathering\nImplement three informal assessments for readiness and writing and for literacy and math\nLearn observational skills needed to assess your students in the classroom\nUtilize three observation checklists that will help guide your assessments\nUse the collected information to focus on instruction and effectively communicate to the families and others involved in the child’s education\n\nPre-K teachers and school leaders will benefit from watching this recorded event. \nAbout the Presenters\nKatrina Erickson\, OTR\, Learning Without Tears National Presenter\, received her Bachelor of Science degree in occupational therapy from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston\, Texas. She has been providing OT services for over 26 years to children and adolescents in a variety of settings from hospitals\, private practice\, and public schools. She currently provides OT services in her local public school district and believes that collaboration with teachers and parents is essential to student success. Her experience in using the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum includes private tutoring services\, summer camps\, and as a therapeutic intervention in her OT practice. Katrina has been presenting for Handwriting Without Tears since 2000. As a National Presenter for Handwriting Without Tears\, she provides training to teachers\, specialists\, and parents in the use of the Handwriting Without Tears and Get Set for School curriculums and in handwriting assessment. \n\nKeith R. Kline\, OTR/L\, Learning Without Tears National Presenter\, received his Bachelor of Science degree in occupational therapy from Quinnipiac College in Hamden\, CT. He has been practicing pediatric OT in a school setting since September 1999. He currently works in the Coventry Public Schools in Coventry\, RI where he works with all students\, especially those with exceptionalities\, from the Pre-K to middle school level. He has over 13 years of experience working with the Learning Without Tears family of products: Get Set for School\, Handwriting Without Tears\, and Keyboarding Without Tears. He has provided numerous presentations using these programs. He offers private tutoring sessions for those families that wish to help their students improve their handwriting and keyboarding skills. \nJoin the Crayons\, Pencils\, and Keyboards community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n Learning Without Tears™ provides educators and families with kindergarten readiness\, handwriting\, and keyboarding materials\, products\, and training. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/cpk20181004/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181004-cpk-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T160000 DTSTAMP:20181003T201500Z CREATED:20180817T201433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181003T201500Z UID:27675-1538578800-1538582400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Developing Assessment-Capable Learners DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Douglas Fisher\, Professor of Educational Leadership\, San Diego State University\, and Teacher Leader\, Health Sciences High and Middle College\, San Diego\, CA\nSponsored by Achieve3000 \nWatch the Recording\nWe all know that collective efficacy is the new number one influence on students’ learning and there is good reason for that. In part\, efficacious teachers ensure that their students are assessment-capable\, which means that students understand their current level of performance and compare that with the desired level of learning. Assessment-capable learners and educators select direct\, dialogic\, and independent learning approaches they know will help attain their shared learning goals. They also seek and provide feedback from others while monitoring their learning all the way from acquisition through consolidation to mastery. \nIn this live edWebinar\, Dr. Fisher explains what it means to be assessment-capable and shows examples of how educators can foster and encourage assessment-capable dispositions and actions in the students they work with. \nThis edWebinar is designed for all K12 educators\, librarians\, literacy leaders\, and administrators. There will be time at the end of Dr. Fisher’s presentation to get your questions answered. Join us to learn about turning your students into assessment-capable learners. \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Douglas Fisher is the Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University and a teacher leader at Health Sciences High & Middle College in San Diego\, California. An award-winning author\, educator\, and researcher\, his work focuses on school improvement\, especially in the areas of quality instruction and raising student achievement. \n\nJoin the Differentiating Instruction with Educational Technology community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view past edWebinars to earn CE certificates. \nedWeb members can download a personalized CE certificate from their edWeb member page. Not a member?  Join here! \n\n \nAchieve3000® is the leader in online differentiated literacy instruction\, serving nearly 3 million students worldwide. Based on decades of scientific research\, Achieve3000’s patented and proven literacy program reaches all students at their individual reading levels to significantly accelerate learning and dramatically increase college and career readiness. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/differentiate20181003/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20181003-differentiate-event.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR