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SUMMARY:Advancing Multilingual Learner Literacy: District Leadership in Action
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sonja Bloetner\, Director\, Office of Multilingual Achievement\, Baltimore County Public Schools (MD)\, and Co-Founder\, CREATE Solutions\, LLC; Marybelle Marrero-Colón\, Associate Director of Professional Development Relations\, Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL); and Dr. Kia Johnson\, Senior Director\, PreK-12 Professional Development and Evaluations\, Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) \nSponsored by Vista \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDistrict administrators and supervisors are uniquely positioned to drive systemwide change that supports equitable literacy outcomes for multilingual learners. This edWebinar discussion brings together perspectives from research\, policy\, district leadership\, and instructional approaches. \nThe presenters share: \n\nConcrete strategies for systematizing curriculum\, instructional models\, and teacher support\nApproaches to sustaining professional development and progress monitoring\nGuidance on family engagement and adapting to various district cultures\nReal-world examples of laying a research-backed foundation for multilingual learner success\n\nAll registrants receive downloadable checklists\, project templates\, and a curated set of actionable resources to support ongoing success. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders.\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSonja Bloetner serves as a director of the multilingual education program in a large suburban district in Maryland. She oversees the K-12 curriculum\, professional development\, and instruction with over 13\,000 Multilingual Learners enrolled in the program. Her work focuses on leading district-level improvement efforts in collaboration with other leaders in her district. She has been a central office leader for over 25 years in the state of Maryland. \n \nIn her 39 years as an educator\, inclusion specialist\, program coordinator\, administrator\, and professional developer\, Marybelle Marrero-Colón has acquired experience within the fields of ESL\, bilingual education\, bilingual special education\, special education instruction and evaluation\, content area instruction\, and professional development. She has adjuncts at various colleges and universities in teacher preparation programs. These include\, but are not limited to\, Central Connecticut State University\, College of New Rochelle\, College of Mount Saint Vincent\, and the University of Maryland-Baltimore Campus. At the current time\, Marybelle is the Associate Director of Professional Development Relations for Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL). \nFor the Center for Applied Linguistics\, she has provided coaching\, workshops\, and presentations for schools\, districts\, national conferences\, and various education-based organizations on topics involving bilingual students\, English learners\, dually identified students\, and second language acquisition. Marybelle has a B.A. in psychology and Spanish language and literature\, an M.A. in bilingual special education\, and an M.S. in administration and supervision with a specialty in professional development. She is also a U.S. Department of Education Title VII Fellow in Bilingual Special Education. In her spare time\, Marybelle is an avid reader\, cook\, and crafter. \n \nDr. Kia Johnson is Senior Director of PreK–12 Professional Development and Evaluations at the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL)\, where she leads research-based training\, coaching\, and evaluation initiatives that strengthen instructional practices and program quality for multilingual learners. She has more than 17 years of experience as an educator\, leader\, and policy specialist\, having served as an ESL teacher\, department chair\, and English Learner Assessment and Title III Specialist at the Virginia Department of Education. In that role\, she oversaw statewide implementation of WIDA’s assessments and Title III compliance for Virginia’s 115\,000 English learners. Her research\, which examines the leadership practices of EL Program Directors in low-incidence districts\, reflects her commitment to equity-centered leadership and integrating language\, identity\, and culture into instructional systems. Dr. Johnson holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice from Loyola Marymount University. \nJoin the Helping ELL\, ESL\, and Bilingual Students Succeed community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nVista is a leading publisher and edtech provider solely dedicated to language learning. For more than 25 years\, Vista has partnered with educators to create innovative print and digital solutions that empower diverse learners\, develop language and literacy\, and promote intercultural understanding. By raising the standard of language teaching and learning\, our hope is to positively impact the lives of countless learners around the world. For more information\, visit www.VistaHigherLearning.com
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CATEGORIES:ALAS,Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Literacy,Multicultural Learning
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SUMMARY:5 Midyear Moves for Family Engagement: What to Keep\, Shift\, or Strengthen
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kate Pechacek\, Former Teacher\, Current K12 Strategic Advisor\, TalkingPoints; and Amanda Ensor\, Former Teacher\, Current Senior Content and Learning Manager\, TalkingPoints\nModerated by Heather Dooley\, Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Communications\, TalkingPoints \nSponsored by TalkingPoints \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nBy midyear\, the back-to-school dust has settled\, and it’s the perfect time to pause\, reflect\, and recalibrate. What’s working well with families? Where are the gaps—in connection\, in communication\, in outcomes? And what small\, strategic shifts could make a big difference? \nIn this edWebinar\, we share five practical\, research-backed strategies to help you pivot with purpose\, strengthening family-school partnerships both around the classroom (culture\, systems) and within it (teacher-family relationships\, student support). \nYou walk away with clear\, scalable ways to course-correct and deepen engagement across classrooms\, campuses\, and the district—better supporting educators\, families\, and students through the second half of the year. You gain strategies to: \n\nReassess and adapt family engagement efforts\nAlign systems to classroom realities and needs\nReconnect with hard-to-reach families\nHelp teachers reflect and adjust using family interaction data\nSustain engagement through high-stress months\n\nWhether your focus is attendance\, academics\, or morale\, this session helps you refocus and keep families at the center of your second-semester success strategy. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nView part one: Nourishing a Strong School Culture with Sustainable Family Partnerships\nView part three: Spring Family Engagement That Sets Up Success: Finish Strong\, Launch Stronger \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKate Pechacek currently serves as K12 Strategic Advisor to systems-improving edtech organizations and school districts\, including TalkingPoints\, and is the founder and CEO of OpendoorsEd. Prior to founding OpendoorsEd\, Kate served as Head of Impact at TalkingPoints\, one of several roles she has held in education technology over the last nine years. She began her nearly 30-year career in education as a secondary math teacher. In addition to 15 years as a teacher\, Kate has served in districts nationwide\, holding multiple site and district leadership roles in curriculum\, instruction\, assessment\, and MTSS. She is passionate about ensuring equity\, disrupting predictability\, and narrowing opportunity gaps. \n \nAmanda Ensor is Senior Content & Learning Manager at TalkingPoints\, an education nonprofit strengthening family–school partnerships through an innovative digital platform. A former elementary teacher and 2013 Queen Anne’s County Teacher of the Year\, she has 20+ years in public education. She previously served as a Family & Community Engagement Specialist with Scholastic and as Title I Family Engagement Specialist for Queen Anne’s County (2018–22). Amanda also founded It Takes A Village\, LLC\, consulting with districts and early childhood providers. A nationally recognized presenter\, she has led national sessions\, including the 2024 National Assembly for Family Engagement. She holds degrees in Human Development and Learning and Elementary Reading and Literacy\, plus an administrator certification. At the core of her work is a clear mission: to help schools and districts cultivate effective\, equitable partnerships between home and school\, ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive. \n\n \nAbout the Moderator \nHeather Dooley is the Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Communications at TalkingPoints. She is driven by a deep belief in the power of education to help students realize their full potential and contribute to thriving\, healthy communities. As a public school parent in a diverse district\, Heather has seen firsthand the critical role that access\, inclusion\, and strong school-family partnerships play in student success. Her experience fuels her commitment to fostering meaningful connections between families and schools. Heather brings a strong background in digital marketing\, with nearly a decade dedicated to the nonprofit education sector. Her work has focused on advancing effective school practices and empowering families with the information they need to support learning at home and in their communities. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Creating a Positive School Climate community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nTalkingPoints is an edtech nonprofit dedicated to driving student success by unlocking the power of effective family-school partnerships. TalkingPoints’ communications and family engagement platform provides capacity-building guidance\, time-saving tools\, and universally accessible\, two-way\, text-first communication in more than 150 languages. This unique approach removes barriers like language\, time\, mindset\, and capacity\, fostering positive and purposeful family engagement. Unlike traditional communication tools\, TalkingPoints is purpose-built to improve student outcomes by guiding partnership efforts toward the practices that matter most for student success. The platform empowers educators at every level—from district leaders to classroom teachers—to engage every family\, in their home language\, through barrier-free\, multilingual communication. \n\n \n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20251204/
CATEGORIES:Family and Community Engagement
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SUMMARY:Boosting PreK Literacy Skills
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Wiley Blevins\, Author\, Educational Consultant\, and Researcher \nSponsored by Sadlier \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAre your PreK students ready for the literacy demands of kindergarten? Join renowned literacy expert Wiley Blevins\, Ed.D.\, for an engaging edWebinar where you explore practical strategies to strengthen early literacy skills through cumulative learning experiences and knowledge-building texts that prepare young learners for success. \nThis session offers actionable insights to elevate your PreK instruction. Learn how to empower your students with the skills they need to thrive. \nedWebinar viewers: \n\nExplore practical strategies to strengthen early literacy skills\nGain actionable insights to elevate literacy instruction\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nWiley Blevins\, Ed.D.\, studied at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Bowling Green State University and has his doctorate in education. He is an author\, educational consultant\, and researcher with deep expertise in literacy instruction and reading intervention. Dr. Blevins has taught in both the United States and South America\, bringing a global perspective to his work. He is widely recognized for his contributions to phonics and early literacy and has authored numerous professional books and instructional resources used in classrooms nationwide. Through his consulting and research\, Dr. Blevins supports educators in implementing evidence-based practices that accelerate reading growth for all learners. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Engaging Early Learners community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nWith 200 years of trusted experience\, Sadlier empowers K–12 educators to shape the future with proven\, research-based programs that drive student success.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learningp320251204/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Early Literacy,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:AI Leadership in Action: Building Bridges Between Students\, Staff\, and Systems
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Alexandra Holter\, K-12 Computer Science and Career and Technical Education Coordinator\, Bloomington Public Schools (MN); Holly Skadsem\, Elementary Digital Learning Coordinator\, Bloomington Public Schools (MN); and Andrew Rummel\, Secondary Digital Learning Coordinator\, Bloomington Public Schools (MN) \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar explores how school and district leaders can take intentional\, systems-level steps toward responsible and equitable AI integration. Presenters from Bloomington Public Schools\, MN\, share how they are bridging the gap between students\, educators\, and district leaders through an aligned set of AI competencies and practical tools. \nThe conversation spotlights the AI-Powered Project Toolkit for Administrators\, a role-embedded resource that helps school leaders explore and apply AI within their daily work\, as well as the Teacher AI Competencies Framework\, which connects classroom practice to districtwide goals. Together\, these free resources support a coherent approach across leadership\, instruction\, and student learning. \nViewers also see how Bloomington’s Digital Learning Scope and Sequence intentionally weaves AI into lessons and learning targets from elementary through high school\, ensuring that AI literacy and ethics develop alongside content knowledge. \nThroughout the session\, the presenters model how to frame AI integration as a whole-systems process\, anchored in ethical reflection\, collaboration\, and capacity building. Viewers leave with adaptable tools\, frameworks\, and examples to guide thoughtful AI adoption within their own schools and districts. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAlexandra Holter\, Ph.D.\, Tekne Awards 2024 Tech Educator of the Year\, is the K-12 Computer Science (CS) and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator for Bloomington Public Schools in Minnesota. With over 17 years of experience as a STEM educator\, Dr. Holter is committed to eliminating barriers and fostering equitable access to STEM education for all students. In her current role\, Dr. Holter leads comprehensive K-12 computer science programming\, emphasizing identity-inclusive classrooms and equitable opportunities. She collaborates with community and industry partners to enhance learning experiences and professional development for teachers. Dr. Holter serves as the Chair of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Policy Committee and a member of its Editorial Board. Her contributions include co-authoring Minnesota’s State Computer Science Education Strategic Plan and presenting on topics such as responsible AI integration and authentic implementation of computer science in the K-12 space. \n \nHolly Skadsem is the Digital Learning Coordinator for Bloomington Public Schools in Minnesota. A licensed K–12 principal and former elementary teacher\, she brings over 15 years of experience designing systems that make learning more inclusive\, engaging\, and future ready. In her current role\, she leads districtwide efforts to integrate instructional technology and AI\, and designs professional learning that empowers educators to give students greater voice\, choice\, and ownership. She led the design and launch of New Code Academy\, a full-time K–5 online school\, and authored a book on online learning. She is passionate about creating learning environments where students and families are co-creators in their educational journey. Whether in person or online\, her work focuses on disrupting the status quo and equipping educators to build classrooms where every learner is empowered and included. \n \nAndrew Rummel is a Digital Learning Coordinator for the Bloomington Public Schools. In this role\, he coordinates the secondary digital learning team\, the K12 media program\, and New Code Academy Middle and High School. With over 25 years in education\, he has served as an English/language arts teacher\, reading and writing interventionist\, and literacy coach. His leadership work includes a range of roles\, including K-12 Literacy Coordinator for the Minneapolis Public Schools and Coordinator of the Minneapolis Residency Program. Andrew has designed and taught university courses focused on professional learning and coaching\, adolescent reading and literacy leadership\, and curriculum design. He has a deep interest in digital literacies and their impact on teaching and learning\, and his dedication to advancing educational technology and literacy practices underscores his commitment to preparing students for success in a rapidly evolving world. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20251208/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital Learning
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SUMMARY:Small-Group Instruction to Meet the Needs of Diverse Learners
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lauren Bien-Aime\, Experienced Educator and Professional Development Facilitator\, Learn It Academic Services; and Marybeth Jones\, Experienced Educator and Vice President of Academic Services\, Learn It Academic Services\nModerated by Nicole Magliaro\, Education Manager\, Learn It Academic Services \nSponsored by Learn It Academic Services \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn this edWebinar\, viewers explore how small-group teaching fosters differentiation\, builds student engagement\, and supports academic growth. Through interactive activities and classroom scenarios\, teachers leave with actionable strategies to design\, manage\, and assess small-group instruction that meets the needs of all learners. \nThe presenters address how small-group instruction can be used to differentiate learning and meet individual student needs\, as well as effective strategies for forming and managing small groups in a classroom setting. \nBy the end of the edWebinar\, viewers are able to: \n\nIdentify the benefits of small-group instruction\, along with potential challenges and ways to overcome them\nDesign flexible grouping strategies based on student learning goals\nLearn ways to implement instructional techniques that promote engagement\, equity\, and academic rigor in small groups\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLauren Bien-Aime\, Professional Development Facilitator\, is a first-generation Miami native and a proud graduate of the University of Florida\, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Food Chemistry and Human Nutrition. Lauren’s career began as a Teach For America alumna\, when she returned to South Florida to teach in Miami-Dade and Broward County Public Schools\, integrating her passion for STEM education with a commitment to community service. Lauren also has a strong background in designing and facilitating professional development for educators and administrators\, helping them enhance their practices and better support diverse student populations. She has been specially training in project-based learning\, Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) for English language learners\, blended learning\, instructional coaching\, college and career readiness\, and general instructional practices. \n \nMarybeth Jones\, Vice President of Academic Services at Learn It\, has more than 30 years’ experience in education\, as a K-12 teacher and higher education professor\, as well as delivering educational support services in the private sector. At Learn It\, she directs all the activities of the Academic Services Team\, delivering services in more than a dozen large urban districts\, including LAUSD\, New York City Public Schools\, and Chicago Public Schools. She is responsible for day-to-day program operations. She manages resource and personnel allocations\, deployment of staff\, budgets\, contract compliance\, client partnerships\, and program retention. She has conducted quality audits for academic improvement programs across the U.S. and has developed and executed improvement plans to ensure quality control. Marybeth holds a B.S. in education from Illinois State University and an M.S. in education in curriculum and instruction from Grand Canyon University. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nNicole Magliaro\, Education Manager at Learn It\, is a first-year doctoral student in educational research with extensive experience overseeing various educational programs. With over ten years of classroom experience teaching various grades and levels of students\, Nicole has designed curricula focusing on writing and literature aligned with Common Core Standards. She has developed\, implemented\, and assessed educational programs using research\, databases\, journals\, and project and presentation methodologies. Nicole also conducts quality assurance visits across Learn It’s programs to ensure high-quality instructional services are provided to students. She is experienced in collaboration with stakeholders and coordinating\, planning\, and presenting professional development. Nicole holds an MA in educational leadership and BA in English with a K-12 teaching certification. \nJoin the Teaching All Students community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearn It creates programs that promote student success and are customized and aligned to meet the unique needs of each school’s mission and vision. From our multiple curricula to our technology options\, Learn It creates fresh\, practical programs that change the trajectory of every student we encounter. Learn It is your partner in helping children succeed in school and life. Our expertise ​is broad and deep. Our team is caring\, flexible\, and outcome focused. Our approach is collaborative\, progressive\, and family centric.
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CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education,Professional Development,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:When Math Begins With Play\, Everything Changes
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Brandon Smith\, Former Educator\, Current Director of Outreach Mathematics\, MIND Education \nSponsored by MIND Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar explores how incorporating play into math instruction can improve understanding\, engagement\, and confidence for all learners. Grounded in research and classroom experience\, the session highlights how playful learning activates the brain’s problem-solving centers\, encourages persistence\, and supports the development of critical-thinking skills. \nViewers examine the role of curiosity and exploration in mathematical learning and learn how to move beyond traditional drills and worksheets. The session includes practical strategies for creating classroom environments that promote active engagement\, discussion\, and creative problem solving. Examples demonstrate how to use games\, manipulatives\, and open-ended tasks to deepen conceptual understanding. \nEducators leave with a clearer understanding of how to balance academic rigor with joyful learning experiences. The edWebinar also addresses how to shift classroom culture to focus on process\, collaboration\, and reasoning rather than speed or accuracy. \nBy integrating play into math instruction\, teachers can help students view mathematics as a subject to explore rather than fear. When learning begins with play\, both students and teachers experience meaningful growth and renewed enthusiasm for math. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nBrandon Smith is the Director of Outreach Mathematics at MIND Education\, where he creates experiential learning programs for people of all ages\, both in and out of the classroom—including two that are patent pending. Over the past several years\, he has focused on developing innovative projects to close what he calls the math “experience gap\,” where children have insufficient exposure to math in their daily lives. These projects include interactive exhibits and games for math fairs\, math camps\, and family math nights. Early in his career at MIND\, he designed mathematical requirements for the game-based ST Math® software and led the national roll-out of the sixth-grade ST Math curriculum. Brandon co-authored a paper in Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications and has written for the Huffington Post and presented at ISTE. Prior to joining MIND\, Brandon was a college instructor\, where he won an outstanding teacher award and was an educational liaison for the City of Costa Mesa to Windham\, Australia. Brandon has a bachelor’s in math and two master’s degrees in pure and applied mathematics. In his spare time\, Brandon enjoys piloting planes. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Math the Way the Brain Learns community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars. \n\nMIND Education’s math curriculum solutions build conceptual understanding—at scale. Designed to meet students where they are\, these programs invite all learners into math in a way that feels natural\, intuitive\, and empowering—while delivering results proven in classrooms across the country.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mineducation20251208/
CATEGORIES:Game-Based Learning,Mathematics
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SUMMARY:System-Level Transformation: How Greenville County Schools and San Antonio ISD Are Improving Student Achievement
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Susan Stevens\, Associate Superintendent of Academics\, Greenville County Schools (SC); Justin Watwood\, Principal\, Edgar Allan Poe Middle School\, San Antonio ISD (TX); Dr. Dawn Hooker\, Principal\, Alexander Elementary School\, Greenville County Schools (SC); Santa Lopez\, Principal\, Davy Crockett Academy\, San Antonio ISD (TX); and Dr. Shawn Bird\, Deputy Superintendent of Teaching\, Learning\, and Leadership\, San Antonio ISD (TX)\nModerated by Jeff McCoy\, Chief Education Officer\, ERDI \nPresented by ERDI \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDistricts across the country are being asked to raise student achievement with complex needs\, tight resources\, and growing scrutiny. Greenville County Schools (SC) and San Antonio Independent School District (TX) have both seen significant systemwide gains in test scores by focusing on coherent\, system-level transformation rather than isolated initiatives. \nIn the first edLeader Panel of Trailblazing Leadership Week\, you hear directly from school and district leaders who are doing the work every day. Together\, they unpack how their districts aligned vision\, instructional expectations\, and support systems so every school moved in the same direction. \nLeaders share how they: \n\nOrganized central office and school teams around a common instructional vision\nUsed data and high-quality instructional materials to drive classroom practice\nBuilt principal and teacher capacity while protecting time for what matters most\nMaintained focus on equity and access for all student groups\nBuilt school culture that focuses on high expectations and student-centered decision making\n\nViewers leave with practical moves\, hard-earned lessons\, and questions to bring back to their own leadership teams. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis edLeader Panel is part of Trailblazing Leadership Week. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Susan Stevens serves as the Associate Superintendent of Academics for Greenville County Schools\, where she leads districtwide instructional strategy\, curriculum development\, and academic innovation. With a deep commitment to advancing equitable access to high-quality learning\, she oversees initiatives that strengthen teaching and learning across all grade levels. Dr. Stevens brings extensive experience in school leadership\, instructional improvement\, and systems-level change. Her work centers on fostering collaborative partnerships\, supporting educators\, and ensuring that every student is prepared for success in college\, career\, and life. Renowned for her strategic approach and student-centered vision\, she continues to champion opportunities that elevate academic excellence throughout the district. \n \nJustin Watwood is an accomplished educational leader and current Principal at Edgar Allan Poe STEM Dual Language Middle School in San Antonio ISD. With over a decade of experience in instructional leadership\, curriculum implementation\, and school improvement\, Justin has held key roles including Director of School Leadership and Partnership Services and Manager of Curriculum Implementation. He has successfully led initiatives that improved instructional effectiveness\, strengthened teacher coaching systems\, and advanced campus performance goals. Justin holds a master’s in educational leadership from the University of North Texas and a bachelor’s in economics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Certified as a Principal (EC–12) and Science Teacher (Grades 8–12)\, he is passionate about fostering collaborative school cultures\, leveraging data-driven strategies\, and ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students. \n \nDawn Hooker\, Ph.D.\, is a school administrator at Alexander Elementary School in Greenville County Schools\, bringing more than 23 years of experience in public education. Her career began in the classroom\, where she taught grades two\, three\, and seven\, building a foundation rooted in strong instructional practice and meaningful student relationships. Throughout her career\, she has served in a variety of roles that deepened her understanding of teaching and learning. Her leadership pathway includes serving as an instructional coach (K4–5)\, Title I facilitator (K4–5)\, and assistant principal (K4–5). She spent six years as an elementary assistant principal in both Pickens and Greenville Counties before becoming a principal in Greenville County Schools\, where she is now entering her 11th year in this role. \nDr. Hooker earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from North Greenville University in 2002. She went on to receive two Master of Arts degrees from Clemson University—in Elementary Education (2004) and Reading (2007). She achieved National Board Certification in 2007 and later completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration at the University of South Carolina in 2013. Recognized for her ability to lead meaningful school improvement\, Dr. Hooker has consistently transformed school performance—from unsatisfactory to excellent—through a focus on instructional quality\, data-driven decision making\, and strong relationships. Her school was awarded the most growth in Greenville County in 2025\, along with awarding her the Jeff McCoy Innovative Leadership Award. \n \nSanta Lopez\, Principal of Davy Crockett Academy\, was born and raised in Pearsall\, Texas\, where she graduated from Pearsall High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2004 and began her teaching career at Highland Hills Elementary. Over the course of 10 years\, Santa taught kindergarten\, second\, and fourth grades\, demonstrating a deep commitment to student growth and learning. In 2014\, she earned a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Texas at San Antonio\, further equipping her to support school communities. Two years later\, in 2016\, Santa was promoted to Assistant Principal at Highland Park Elementary\, where she served for three years. \nIn 2019\, she became Principal at Hillcrest Elementary\, leading the school to academic success with dedication for six years. Most recently\, in 2025\, Santa was appointed principal at Crockett Academy. She holds high expectations for ALL students\, firmly believing that every child can grow and succeed. Her leadership philosophy centers on building strong\, meaningful relationships with each student\, fostering an environment where learning thrives. \n \nDr. Shawn Bird currently serves as Deputy Superintendent of Teaching\, Learning\, and Leadership in the San Antonio ISD. He grew up in Houston and has served in public education for over two decades\, all in large urban school districts. He began his career as a high school English teacher and has also held the position of secondary literacy coach\, assistant principal\, and principal. After moving to California\, he worked in the Los Angeles Unified School District as a Principal Supervisor and in Pasadena Unified School District as the Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Bird has also served as Chief of Schools in the School District of Philadelphia and as the Deputy Superintendent of Instruction and School Communities at Portland Public Schools. Dr. Bird earned three degrees from the University of Houston: a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Spanish\, a Master of Education in Secondary Education\, and a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nJeff McCoy currently serves as the Chief Education Officer for the Education Research & Development Institute (ERDI)\, where he leads national engagement with district leaders to shape innovative K-12 solutions and provide thought partnerships for school district leaders. Prior to joining ERDI\, Jeff spent over two decades with Greenville County Schools in South Carolina\, one of the largest districts in the Southeast\, serving as Associate Superintendent for Academics from 2015-2025. His leadership was instrumental in launching the district’s K-12 Literacy Framework\, Virtual School\, AI Implementation\, and transformation frameworks. \nJeff has been nationally recognized for his impact\, including being named one of District Administration’s Top 100 Most Influential Education Leaders and receiving the 1EdTech Leadership Award and RTM All Stars Award. He is a frequent national presenter on topics such as artificial intelligence in education\, instructional transformation\, instructional innovation\, and educational equity. Jeff also serves on multiple national and regional boards focused on advancing education policy and practice. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI) we work to create a rich and meaningful forum for education leaders and solution providers to collaboratively discuss\, design\, and shape the products and services\, which support PK-12 education. We are committed to ensuring that all students have access to the highest quality learning experiences\, so that they will be productive\, ready stewards of the future. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,School Culture/Climate,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:Spotting the Signs Early: Using Screeners Responsively to Support Every Child’s Learning Journey
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nicol Russell\, Ed.D.\, Former Early Childhood Educator\, Current Chief Academic Officer\, Teaching Strategies \nSponsored by Teaching Strategies \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEarly childhood educators play a vital role in recognizing and responding to children’s unique learning needs. Developmental and learning screeners—when used purposefully and interpreted effectively—help teachers\, specialists\, and program leaders understand where children are in their growth and identify when additional support may be needed. \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Nicol Russell\, Chief Academic Officer at Teaching Strategies\, unpacks the purpose and power of developmental and learning screeners in early childhood education. Viewers explore how high-quality screening practices\, particularly when grounded in family partnership\, can help educators recognize children’s individual strengths and needs and take timely\, compassionate action. The session highlights how screeners fit within a broader system of formative assessment and how results can guide responsive teaching\, family engagement\, and early intervention efforts. \nViewers: \n\nExamine the role of developmental and learning screeners within a comprehensive\, strengths-based approach to assessment\nLearn how to interpret screener results to guide responsive caregiving and individualized instruction\nExplore how screening can inform early identification of potential learning differences\, such as dyslexia\, and be used to engage families as partners in decision making\nDiscover practical ways to integrate screening into daily practice\, intake processes\, and family communication across infant\, toddler\, and preschool settings\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Nicol Russell is the Chief Academic Officer for Teaching Strategies\, where she oversees the development of effective implementation and change management solutions for school administrators and early childhood educators who leverage their groundbreaking products. Previously\, Dr. Russell has worked as an early childhood teacher\, school administrator\, Head Start state collaboration director\, and state-level administrator for the Arizona Department of Education. Her research interests include studying the implementation practices of early learning programs and considering ways to create more equitable opportunities for all children and educators. Dr. Russell holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in early childhood and early childhood special education and a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Early Childhood Learning Solutions community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n					\n				\n					Teaching Strategies is the leading provider of early childhood curriculum\, assessment\, professional development\, and family engagement solutions. Its products\, including the most widely used curriculum and assessment solutions\, The Creative Curriculum® and GOLD®\, are found in over 270\,000 classrooms and more than 80 countries around the world and reach over 4 million children each year. A trusted partner and advocate for the early education community for 45 years\, today Teaching Strategies connects teachers\, children\, and families to inspired teaching and learning experiences\, insightful data\, stronger family partnerships\, and professional learning through the leading early learning platform and resources.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20251209/
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:Supporting and Evaluating Student-Centered Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kimberly Collins\, Professional and Organizational Development Success Coach\, Chesapeake City Public Schools (VA); Roxane Thomas\, Assistant Principal\, Northeast Career and Technical Academy\, Clark County School District (NV); and Matthew Hickson\, Former Teacher\, Current Head of Partner Transformation\, Modern Classrooms Project \nSponsored by Modern Classrooms Project \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Modern Classrooms Project and guest leaders from Clark County School District and Chesapeake Public Schools for an engaging\, practical edWebinar designed for district and school administrators. \nAs classrooms increasingly adopt student-centered\, mastery-based learning strategies\, leaders play a critical role in creating the conditions for innovative teaching to thrive. This session clarifies what strong student-centered instruction looks like and offer concrete strategies to support and evaluate educators as they make this shift. \nViewers learn: \n\nClear indicators of high-quality student-centered classrooms\nPractical look-fors for observing blended\, self-paced\, and mastery-based learning\nTools and structures that strengthen coaching\, feedback\, and schoolwide implementation\nInsights from Clark County Schools and Chesapeake Public Schools on building buy-in and sustaining progress\n\nYou leave with actionable ideas and leadership practices that help educators elevate student ownership and create classrooms where all learners can succeed. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKimberly Collins is an experienced educator and instructional leader with over 13 years in K–12 education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in K–8 education from the University of Maine at Farmington\, a master’s degree in K–12 education from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine\, and an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in Educational Leadership and Policy from Virginia Tech. As a Success Coach for Chesapeake Public Schools\, Kimberly supports educators in strengthening instructional practices\, building capacity\, and leading with purpose. She is passionate about empowering teachers through coaching and collaboration\, and she has designed and facilitated professional development experiences both within her district and at conferences across the country. \n \nRoxane Thomas is the Assistant Principal at Northeast Career and Technical Academy. She supports English\, math\, social studies\, and science in implementing schoolwide mastery learning. She is a collaborative learning strategy enthusiast—she loves a good jigsaw\, four-corners\, or fishbowl discussion—and a supporter of teacher autonomy and creativity to make learning fun for students of all ages. \n \nMatt Hickson\, Head of Partner Transformation at Modern Classrooms Project\, is a community organizer turned school leader. He believes in leveraging the power of education to build more joyful\, purposeful\, and just communities. In more than a decade of work in North Carolina\, he served his community both inside and outside of school buildings. Matt was the Durham Public Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year before becoming a Principal and Central Services Director. He also served on the Board of Directors at Student U and the DPS Foundation. When not working in schools\, Matt is an avid Buffalo Bills fan and dog dad to his puppy\, Archie. He currently resides in Washington\, DC. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Student-Driven Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe Modern Classrooms Project empowers educators to implement a self-paced\, mastery-based instructional model that leverages technology to foster human connection\, authentic learning\, and social-emotional growth.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sdl20251209/
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management and Practices,Student Agency and Voice,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Today: Bridging Research\, Practice\, and the Social Value of Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Carol Jago\, Associate Director\, California Reading and Literature Project\, UCLA\, and Past President\, National Council of Teachers of English; Lorna Simmons\, Former Special Education Teacher\, and Author\, Saxon Reading Foundations; Dr. JT Torres\, Director\, Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning; and Samantha Garon\, VP of Product Management\, Heinemann \nSponsored by Heinemann \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, scholars Carol Jago\, Lorna Simmons\, and Dr. JT Torres engage in a dynamic and timely conversation exploring how foundational literacy skills\, strategic fluency development\, and deep comprehension work in harmony to empower confident\, lifelong readers. Viewers gain actionable classroom strategies and insights from diverse educator perspectives to support literacy growth across all grade levels. \nJoin us as they: \n\nAddress some of the most critical questions facing reading teachers today\nConsider and discuss recent literacy research and statistics\nExplore what success looks like for readers of all abilities—and how rigor can fuel joy in the process\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, reading and curriculum specialists\, multilingual learner administrators\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \nEnjoy a complimentary ebook\, Establishing Effective Instruction: A Comprehensive Approach to Literacy. It offers practical\, research-based strategies to strengthen literacy instruction\, align tools for impact\, and help every student become a confident reader and writer. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nCarol Jago has taught English in middle and high school public schools for 32 years and is Associate Director of the California Reading and Literature Project at UCLA. She served as President of the National Council of Teachers of English and as Chair of the College Board’s English Academic Advisory Committee. She has published many books with Heinemann\, including The Book in Question: Why and How Reading Is in Crisis. She is also author of With Rigor for All and Cohesive Writing: Why Concept Is Not Enough\, and published books on contemporary multicultural authors for NCTE. \nCarol was awarded the International Literacy Association’s Adolescent Literacy Thought Leader Award and the CEL Exemplary Leadership Award. She has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the California Association of Teachers of English. Carol has served on the National Assessment Governing Board and currently serves on the International Literacy Association’s Board of Directors. \n \nLorna Simmons is a former special education teacher and author of Saxon Reading Foundations. Combining her years of formal training and classroom experience with her personal struggles to guide her own son to reading success\, Lorna developed an immersive spelling and phonics program that has since helped over four million readers in all 50 states experience reading success. Lorna continues to work with schools to find ways to make the lessons more accommodating to the needs of teachers. \n \nDr. JT Torres directs the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning. He supports teachers and students in all contexts\, both in and out of the classroom. His approach to educational development focuses on meaningful relationships with students\, teachers\, and content. His co-authored book\, How to Use Writing for Teaching and Learning\, is informed by his research into the ways students write themselves into a particular discipline as well as how students interpret faculty feedback on their writing. Dr. Torres argues that literacy is an inherently inclusive process\, a point frequently made in his co-edited book\, How to Incorporate Equity and Justice in Your Teaching. He also explored\, in Situated Narratives and Sacred Dance\, the ways oral literacy practices sustained the social memory of Arará communities in Cuba. \n \nSamantha Garon is a VP of Publishing at Heinemann. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nDelivering world-class educational resources to enhance teacher practice\, advance student outcomes\, and set the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
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CATEGORIES:Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:AI and Accessibility in the K-12 Environment: CoSN Blaschke Report
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Christine Fox\, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer\, CAST; Bryan Dean\, Innovation Strategist\, CAST; and Stacy Hawthorne\, Ed.D.\, Board Chair\, CoSN \nSponsored by CAST \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, and earning your CE certificate. \nLet’s talk to promising practices\, policies\, and guidelines that state and school district leaders can implement around the use of generative AI and accessibility. Administrators must ensure that AI functionality is accessible to all students to align with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508. Likewise\, school districts must ensure compliance with federal and state education privacy laws. Yet many AI-enabled solutions are built for consumers\, not education. \nThis edLeader Panel reviews resources from the CoSN/CAST AI & Accessibility in Education: 2024 Blaschke Report and approve AI functionality as it relates to accessibility. Likewise\, the panelists discuss what policies and guidance school districts should provide around AI and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure the privacy of student data. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nChristine Fox\, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer at CAST\, leads business development\, sales\, design\, marketing\, and communications to support CAST’s mission. She is also Co-project Director of the Center on Inclusive Technology and Education Systems (CITES)\, supporting district inclusive technology practices. Prior to CAST\, Christine was the Senior Director of External Relations for CoSN\, where she coordinated professional advancement programs and corporate partnerships and supported federal advocacy. As the Deputy Executive Director of the State Educational Technology Directors Association\, she charted the strategic direction of the organization\, coordinated professional learning\, and led the research and reporting\, including authoring a variety of white papers and online tools to support quality edtech implementation. She has served as a teacher\, ELL coordinator\, reading coach\, and curriculum developer. \n \nBryan Dean is CAST’s Innovation Strategist with over 25 years of experience working at the intersection of human-centered design\, widespread educational impact\, and technology. Bryan has delivered training and presentations at the keynote\, international\, national\, state\, and regional levels. He is renowned for his innovative problem solving\, distinctive designs\, and eclectic style. His direct instructional experience includes working with students in behavioral dysregulation\, youth adjudication\, and those with trauma requiring moderate to intense interventions. Bryan’s specializations—professional learning\, learner experience design\, environmental/agile space design\, trauma-informed teaching\, educational technology\, and artificial intelligence—are all driven by the principles of Universal Design for Learning to ensure maximum participation and benefit for the broadest range of people. \n \nDr. Stacy Hawthorne\, Executive Director at the EdTech Leaders Alliance and CAO at Learn21\, has a distinguished career in educational technology. Dr. Hawthorne serves as the Chair of the CoSN Board of Directors. She led the Davidson Academy Online as Director of Online Learning\, and has consulted for digital learning program development across the U.S. Dr. Hawthorne holds a doctorate in educational technology\, a master’s in educational administration\, and a bachelor’s in business administration. She possesses CETL and CCRE certifications and holds teaching and administration licenses in Nevada. Dr. Hawthorne is an active member of several CoSN committees\, an ISTE Community Leader\, and a 2024 ISTE 20 to Watch Awardee\, and serves on several editorial and advisory boards related to digital learning. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, and earning your CE certificate. \nJoin the Artificial Intelligence in Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n					\n				\n					A nonprofit\, education research and development organization\, CAST leads\, inspires\, and convenes a global community to design inclusive learning experiences through our Universal Design for Learning framework and UDL Guidelines\, now used all over the world. CAST provides professional learning services to support UDL implementation\, accessibility solutions\, and the UDL Product Certification.
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CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Artificial Intelligence
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SUMMARY:From Isolation to Belonging: Practical Strategies to Strengthen School Communities
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Doug Bolton\, Director of School Consultation\, Formative Psychological Services\nModerated by Dr. Jennifer Ferrari\, CEO and President\, ERDI \nPresented by ERDI \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe power of belonging within a school community is well documented. It fuels academic achievement\, enhances student behavior\, and supports student mental health and wellness. Yet despite widespread efforts\, student reports of belonging continue to decline\, leaving educators and leaders grappling with a complex and urgent challenge. \nIn the second edLeader Panel of Trailblazing Leadership Week\, Doug Bolton\, Ph.D.\, author of Untethered: Creating Connected Families\, Schools\, and Communities to Raise a Resilient Generation\, explores the systemic barriers that undermine belonging and offers clear\, actionable strategies that school leaders can implement immediately to foster authentic belonging among students and staff. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school leaders and district leaders. \nThis edLeader Panel is part of Trailblazing Leadership Week. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Doug Bolton is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Director of School Consultation for Formative Psychological Services. He spent over 20 years as a Psychologist and Principal at North Shore Academy\, a K-12 therapeutic school in Highland Park. Dr. Bolton provides consultation\, supervision and professional development to parents\, educators\, and clinicians throughout Illinois to create communities that help foster student and staff resilience. His book\, Untethered: Creating Connected Families\, Schools\, and Communities to Raise a Resilient Generation\, was released in March 2025. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Jennifer Ferrari is a distinguished leader in the educational sector\, uniquely positioned at the intersection of education and business. As the CEO and President of the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI)\, she has married her extensive background in public education with her sharp business acumen to drive transformative solutions that meet the evolving needs of PK-12 education. Her leadership is characterized by a strategic blend of educational insight and business innovation\, facilitating impactful collaborations between district leaders and industry experts to optimize product development and implement effective solutions in schools nationwide. \nBefore ascending to her current role\, Dr. Ferrari served as the VP and chief schools officer for a pioneering education management organization\, where she spearheaded strategic planning and organizational growth. Her 25-year public education background\, spanning roles from middle school teacher to superintendent\, with expertise in curriculum and instruction\, leadership development\, change management\, and strategic planning\, provides her with a unique perspective on the intersection of education and business\, enabling her to lead with insight and innovation. Dr. Ferrari earned her doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Loyola University in Chicago. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI) we work to create a rich and meaningful forum for education leaders and solution providers to collaboratively discuss\, design\, and shape the products and services\, which support PK-12 education. We are committed to ensuring that all students have access to the highest quality learning experiences\, so that they will be productive\, ready stewards of the future. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Culture of Belonging,Leadership/Administration,School Culture/Climate
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SUMMARY:The Literacy Breakthrough: Turn Parents into Your Most Powerful Reading Partners
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rebecca Honig\, Chief Content and Curriculum Officer\, ParentPowered\, and Former Teacher; and Françoise Lartigue\, Director of Content and Curriculum\, ParentPowered\, and Former Teacher \nSponsored by ParentPowered \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe latest research reveals a stark reality. Only one-third of fourth graders are reading at or above proficiency. While educators work tirelessly to address this crisis\, the most underutilized resource in literacy development is often right at home: parents and caregivers. \nThis edLeader Panel equips PreK through elementary educators and administrators with evidence-based\, strengths-based strategies to transform parents into confident\, effective reading partners. When families understand HOW reading happens and receive practical tools aligned with classroom instruction\, the impact on student literacy can be transformative. Viewers learn to: \n\nConnect family engagement to each pillar of the Science of Reading\nOrient parents around foundational skills\, including phonemic awareness\, phonics\, fluency\, vocabulary\, and comprehension\nIdentify strengths-based entry points that honor what families already bring to literacy learning\nSupport parents in building children’s attention\, focus\, and reading readiness\nScaffold home reading routines by connecting families with books\, literacy resources\, and doable activities that can become home reading habits\nPartner with families around learning goals in ways that leverage a family’s unique insights and funds of knowledge\n\nWalk away with actionable frameworks\, dozens of activity ideas\, and ready-made resources to share with families! Together\, we can create a powerful home-school partnership that accelerates reading success for every child. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-5 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRebecca Honig is the Chief Content and Curriculum Officer at ParentPowered\, where she leads the creation of family engagement supports that have reached families across the country. Rebecca has been working in the field of education with a focus on literacy for the past 20 years. As a writer and producer\, she’s created dozens of segments for the Emmy Award-winning shows Sesame Street and The Electric Company. She’s authored over 20 early readers and contributed to literacy curricula for Scholastic\, HITN\, PBS\, WGBH\, and many others. As a classroom educator\, Rebecca focused on building literacy skills through storytelling and the arts and has had the opportunity to lead literacy workshops across the country. Rebecca has a master’s degree in education from Bank Street and is trained in the Orton-based reading program PAF.  \n \nFrançoise Lartigue has been working in the fields of education and family engagement for over two decades. She is the Director of Content and Curriculum at ParentPowered\, where\, in addition to designing and developing ParentPowered’s curricula and programs\, Françoise also plays a key role in working directly with partners to identify\, create\, and vet resources to share with the families they serve. She began her career teaching kindergarten in the South Bronx through Teach For America and has extensive experience in developing and implementing STEAM-based curricula in the elementary years. She holds a master’s degree in early childhood education from Bank Street College. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Community & Family Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nResearch shows that families play a powerful role in fostering children’s development. ParentPowered is on a mission to help K–12 districts provide accessible\, evidence-based family engagement curricula\, without adding more to teachers’ plates. Our program—for PreK through grade 12—supports\, inspires\, and activates parents and caregivers with simple\, strengths-based insights they can turn into everyday teachable moments. Learn more and request a demo at parentpowered.com.
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CATEGORIES:Family and Community Engagement,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Bring the Science of Reading to Life Through Student Discussions
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Mitchell Brookins\, Former Teacher\, Current Educational Consultant\, Brookins Consulting; Lisa Pagano\, Director of Advanced Studies\, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (NC); and Teri Laliberte\, Former Teacher\, Current Assistant Director of Professional Learning\, Great Books Foundation \nSponsored by The Great Books Foundation \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar is for educators and school leaders who believe that true literacy growth happens not only through decoding and fluency\, but also through the power of purposeful conversation. Together\, we explore how structured\, academically rigorous discussions deepen comprehension\, build vocabulary\, and bring the Science of Reading to life in every classroom. \nWe begin with the metaphor of the teacher as conductor—a powerful way to reimagine classroom dialogue. Instead of “letting discussion happen\,” teachers orchestrate it: guiding\, supporting\, and amplifying student voices in harmony. You learn how to design and facilitate rich discussions that strengthen foundational skills and engage all learners\, including those who are struggling readers. \nNext\, we connect discussion practices to Science-of-Reading-aligned routines\, including active listening\, vocabulary development\, fluency work\, and structured annotation. You see how these elements work together to create confident\, thoughtful readers who understand deeply and speak with evidence. \nFinally\, we turn from classroom practice to schoolwide transformation. You learn how discourse can become a cultural pillar—elevating academic talk across grade levels\, uniting teachers around shared methods\, and sustaining literacy growth over time. \nViewers leave with: \n\nA clear vision of the teacher as conductor—how to intentionally orchestrate discussion for deeper comprehension\nPractical strategies for connecting reading science to authentic student discourse\nTools for using annotation\, fluency practice\, and evidence-based questioning to strengthen engagement and understanding\nLeadership insights for scaling rich discourse across classrooms and schools\n\nJoin us to experience how the power of Shared Inquiry—when paired with the Science of Reading—can create vibrant classrooms where every student has a voice and every text comes alive. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K–12 teachers\, literacy coaches\, school leaders\, and anyone eager to bridge the Science of Reading with the art of Shared Inquiry. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Mitchell Brookins is a nationally recognized educational consultant with 20+ years in K–12 as a teacher\, coach\, administrator\, district leader\, and thought leader. As a school administrator\, he led instructional efforts that yielded measurable gains—raising DIBELS scores from 43% to 72%\, increasing LEAP state assessment results by 16 points\, and improving school letter grades from “D” to “C” within one year at both ReNEW Cultural Arts Academy and Dwight D. Eisenhower Academy. \nHe has presented at Amplify’s Symposium\, PaTTAN Literacy Symposium\, Keys to Literacy\, The Reading League Summit\, the Black Men in Education Convening\, the Black Literacy Matters Conference\, and the Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children Conference. He also leads a citywide literacy fellowship in partnership with New Schools for New Orleans\, supporting over 40 literacy leaders across the city. As Managing Director at Leading Educators\, he supports system-level change in Jackson Public Schools\, Baltimore City Schools\, and Omaha Public Schools\, and serves on the Board of Directors for The Reading League. He holds a B.A. in elementary education\, an M.A. in teacher leadership\, and a Ph.D. in educational administration. \n \nLisa Pagano is the Director of Advanced Studies for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte\, North Carolina\, where she leads districtwide initiatives supporting gifted education and specialized academic programming\, including Cambridge\, Montessori\, and International Baccalaureate (IB). With a strong background in instructional leadership and program design\, she works to ensure equitable access to rigorous learning opportunities for all students. Lisa’s career reflects a deep commitment to identifying and nurturing advanced learners while creating systems that make complex educational processes more effective and practical for educators. She is also a co-host and co-producer of They’ll Be Fine\, the North Carolina Association for Gifted & Talented’s (NCAGT) podcast that highlights voices and ideas shaping gifted education today. \n \nTeri Laliberte\, Assistant Director of Professional Learning\, started with the Great Books Foundation 20 years ago upon returning to the United States after teaching English\, developing teacher education programs\, and promoting critical-thinking skills in Turkey and Poland. She left the Foundation to work in higher education and professional associations focused on adult learning. Since returning to the Foundation\, she has enjoyed helping teachers implement Shared Inquiry across the curriculum. \nJoin the Science of Reading community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n					\n				\n					The Great Books Foundation is a nonprofit educational organization best known for having created Junior Great Books® programs that use the Shared Inquiry™ method of teaching and learning. Junior Great Books programs comprise carefully curated anthologies of outstanding fiction\, nonfiction\, poetry\, and drama that help boost students’ critical thinking\, fluency\, vocabulary\, and listening and speaking skills. Junior Great Books literature is unmatched for sparking student engagement and enabling students to discover a love for reading. Our professional learning courses help educators learn\, practice\, and continuously improve their use of Shared Inquiry. This unique method provides teachers with a framework focused on a collaborative process of thinking and reading in which teachers and students work together to understand a text. Teachers use this inquiry-based approach across the curriculum\, opening classrooms to new ideas and more engaged students.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/scienceofreading20251210/
CATEGORIES:Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Building Systems for Results: Leadership Stories from Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Lockhart ISD
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mark Estrada\, Superintendent\, Lockhart ISD (TX); and Nancy Brightwell\, Chief of Recruitment\, Retention and Talent Development\, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (NC)\nModerated by Dr. Jennifer Ferrari\, CEO and President\, ERDI \nPresented by ERDI \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAcross the country\, leaders are searching for practical ways to move beyond isolated initiatives and build systems that actually change teaching and learning. In the third edLeader Panel of Trailblazing Leadership Week\, Nancy Brightwell (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools) and Mark Estrada (Lockhart Independent School District) share how they rethought leadership\, professional learning\, and support structures to drive real gains for students. \nNancy unpacks how Charlotte-Mecklenburg aligned high-quality teachers\, high-quality curricula\, and accountable practice through a clear theory of change. Viewers see how Charlotte-Mecklenburg defined roles for specialists and master teachers\, created Crown Academy to better prepare new teachers\, and built monitoring systems that connect central office\, principals\, and classrooms in a continuous learning cycle. \nMark shares how Lockhart ISD’s “A Way\, Not The Way” approach and 4Bs/6 Levers framework led to a districtwide shared leadership model. He highlights the Lever Leader role\, talent identification and development systems\, and the 70–20–10 approach to coaching and on-the-job learning that is building a sustainable leadership bench. \nYou leave with concrete ideas for redefining leadership roles\, designing job-embedded support\, and building people-centered systems that improve outcomes for students without burning out your best educators. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis edLeader Panel is part of Trailblazing Leadership Week. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMark Estrada currently serves as the Superintendent at Lockhart Independent School District\, a fast-growth school district and participant in The Holdsworth Center Leadership Program. Mark has a wealth of leadership experience\, having served as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction\, Principal of Hornsby-Dunlap Elementary School\, Plum Creek Elementary\, Lockhart Junior High\, and ML Cisneros Freshman Campus. He has also served as an Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and as a teacher at the middle school level in the Del Valle ISD. He holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Texas State University. Mark is a Class of 2014 ASCD Emerging Leader and currently a Doctoral Fellow at The University of Texas at Austin Cooperative Superintendency Program (CSP). Mark also sits on the board for the Texas State University College of Education and was the 2021 Region 13 Superintendent of the Year and a Texas Top 5 Finalist. \n \nNancy Brightwell currently serves as the Executive Director for Central 1 Learning Community at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina. Previously\, Nancy served as the Chief Academic Officer for CMS from 2020-2023\, an assistant superintendent supervising schools for four years\, and a school superintendent for school support. Nancy has also led a 14-school turnaround initiative and served as a principal for 20 years at the elementary\, middle\, and high school levels. Nancy is part of the American Leadership Forum – Class XIII\, a co-lead for the CMS Equity-Centered Leadership Team\, a member of Community of Practitioners for North Carolina Department of Public Instruction\, and a member of the Technical Work Group reviewing Turnaround Leadership for U.S. Department of Education. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Jennifer Ferrari is a distinguished leader in the educational sector\, uniquely positioned at the intersection of education and business. As the CEO and President of the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI)\, she has married her extensive background in public education with her sharp business acumen to drive transformative solutions that meet the evolving needs of PK-12 education. Her leadership is characterized by a strategic blend of educational insight and business innovation\, facilitating impactful collaborations between district leaders and industry experts to optimize product development and implement effective solutions in schools nationwide. \nBefore ascending to her current role\, Dr. Ferrari served as the VP and chief schools officer for a pioneering education management organization\, where she spearheaded strategic planning and organizational growth. Her 25-year public education background\, spanning roles from middle school teacher to superintendent\, with expertise in curriculum and instruction\, leadership development\, change management\, and strategic planning\, provides her with a unique perspective on the intersection of education and business\, enabling her to lead with insight and innovation. Dr. Ferrari earned her doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Loyola University in Chicago. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI) we work to create a rich and meaningful forum for education leaders and solution providers to collaboratively discuss\, design\, and shape the products and services\, which support PK-12 education. We are committed to ensuring that all students have access to the highest quality learning experiences\, so that they will be productive\, ready stewards of the future. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadersplc20251211/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Professional Development,School Culture/Climate
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SUMMARY:Simplify and Organize Your Ed Leader Life
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sean Precious\, Chief Academic Officer\, Together4Schools\nModerated by Jeff McCoy\, Chief Education Officer\, ERDI \nPresented by ERDI \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEvery educator’s number one wish is for more time in the day. Time management and prioritization are crucial skills for education leaders. The goal of this fourth edLeader Panel of Trailblazing Leadership Week is to introduce a simple\, customizable\, and scalable approach designed to help K–12 educators reclaim time\, reduce burnout\, and focus more deeply on priorities that drive student outcomes. \nTopics covered: \n\nThe panelists tell the story of why a simple system for organization\, time management\, and prioritization came to be a focus—and why it is now more important than ever\nViewers examine concrete examples of how educators collect\, sort\, and scrub their daily inputs; manage their email and calendars using tools they already have; and implement simple morning and evening routines that build long-term efficiency\nThe panelists highlight how the method adapts to the daily realities of different roles—from teachers juggling planning\, grading\, and communication to district leaders coordinating multi-campus initiatives\n\nViewers learn: \n\nA research-informed understanding of why time management is now a core leadership competency\nPractical routines they can implement the very next day to save one to two hours\, reduce stress\, and improve responsiveness\nA clearer sense of how to align daily work with organizational priorities and student-centered goals\nStrategies that build leader sustainability\, improve retention\, and increase time spent on instructional leadership\nA method that is simple\, repeatable\, and adaptable at scale for teams\, schools\, or entire districts\n\nThe session demonstrates a cognitive\, sustainable way to organize and manage your workload more effectively based on The Executive Edge Method (EEM). This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to any PreK-12 education leader and any educator who wants to improve their time management and organization. \nThis edLeader Panel is part of Trailblazing Leadership Week. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSean Precious has spent the last 13 years as a systems-level leader\, after five years as a middle school principal in Washington\, D.C. As an Assistant Superintendent with the Brockton Public Schools\, he leads the technology and strategy functions with an emphasis on high-quality curriculum implementation. Before that\, he spent a year leading the innovation network in the Chicago Public Schools\, a set of 130 charter\, innovation\, and autonomous schools\, and eight years as a Regional Superintendent with the Denver Public Schools. In this role\, he supervised 20 K-12 campuses across the system and increased academic outcomes across his schools by an average of 7% per year\, while retaining over 90% of his principals. Sean is a proud graduate of the Leverage Leadership Institute\, UVA School Turnaround program\, and the AASA Urban Superintendent Academy\, and an active member of the ERDI Community and the National Council of Innovative Instructional Leaders. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nJeff McCoy currently serves as the Chief Education Officer for the Education Research & Development Institute (ERDI)\, where he leads national engagement with district leaders to shape innovative K-12 solutions and provide thought partnerships for school district leaders. Prior to joining ERDI\, Jeff spent over two decades with Greenville County Schools in South Carolina\, one of the largest districts in the Southeast\, serving as Associate Superintendent for Academics from 2015-2025. His leadership was instrumental in launching the district’s K-12 Literacy Framework\, Virtual School\, AI Implementation\, and transformation frameworks. \nJeff has been nationally recognized for his impact\, including being named one of District Administration’s Top 100 Most Influential Education Leaders and receiving the 1EdTech Leadership Award and RTM All Stars Award. He is a frequent national presenter on topics such as artificial intelligence in education\, instructional transformation\, instructional innovation\, and educational equity. Jeff also serves on multiple national and regional boards focused on advancing education policy and practice. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI) we work to create a rich and meaningful forum for education leaders and solution providers to collaboratively discuss\, design\, and shape the products and services\, which support PK-12 education. We are committed to ensuring that all students have access to the highest quality learning experiences\, so that they will be productive\, ready stewards of the future. \n\n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadersplc20251212/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Assessment Literacy in K–12 Education
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Robert J. Marzano\, Ph.D.\, Co-Founder and Chief Academic Officer\, Marzano Resources; Michael D. Evans\, Ed.D.\, Former Education Leader\, Current Author and Associate\, Marzano Resources; and Julia A. Simms\, Former Classroom Teacher\, Current Vice President\, Marzano Resources \nSponsored by Marzano Resources \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar explores the critical role of assessment literacy in K–12 education\, emphasizing the need for educators to understand and implement effective assessment and grading practices. Viewers learn how to design assessments that accurately reflect student learning and promote equitable outcomes. We discuss practical strategies for integrating proficiency scales and utilizing various assessment types to support student growth. \nViewers: \n\nUnderstand the concept of assessment literacy and its importance in K–12 education\nLearn how to design assessments using proficiency scales that align with learning goals\nExplore various assessment types and their applications in the classroom\nGain strategies for effectively aggregating and interpreting assessment data to inform instructional practices\nExplore grading practices that accurately reflect student achievement\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, district leaders\, administrators\, and coaches. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRobert J. Marzano\, Ph.D.\, is Co-founder and Chief Academic Officer of Marzano Resources in Denver\, Colorado. A leading researcher in education\, he is a speaker\, trainer\, and author of more than 50 books and 200 articles. \n \nMichael D. Evans\, Ed.D.\, Author and Associate at Marzano Resources\, brings over 30 years of experience as a classroom teacher\, counselor\, principal\, and administrator. He helps schools implement personalized\, competency-based learning and High Reliability Schools frameworks\, providing practical guidance to improve student-centered outcomes nationwide. \n \nJulia A. Simms is Vice President of Marzano Resources. A former classroom teacher\, she now serves on a team that develops research-based books and resources. Her expertise includes effective instruction\, learning progressions and proficiency scales\, assessment and grading\, argumentation and reasoning skills\, and literacy development. \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n					\n				\n					At Marzano Resources\, we are bound by our passion to deliver best practices you can take straight to your classrooms\, schools\, and districts. To support you through every phase of your professional development journey\, we offer a range of services and products\, including on-site professional development\, educator events\, virtual coaching\, books\, and online courses\, with a strong emphasis on the topics that educators like you face every day. \nNo matter what your specific challenges may be\, our products and services offer research-based strategies you can put into practice immediately in a variety of customizable formats that fit your schedule. When you choose Marzano Resources\, you can be sure you are receiving guidance from some of the education field’s most highly regarded thought leaders for continuous school improvement.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20251212/
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Data and Analytics,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:20 Proven Teaching Strategies to Save Time and Maximize Impact
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Terra Tarango\, Chief Education Officer\, Van Andel Institute for Education (VAI Education) \nSponsored by Van Andel Institute for Education (VAI Education) \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nGet ready for a fast-paced\, strategy-packed edWebinar! Need quick ways to group students\, foster self-direction\, or streamline assessments? Looking for engaging AI activities that boost student critical and creative thinking? We’ve got you! \nJoin Terra Tarango\, a nationally recognized voice in education innovation\, for an engaging\, interactive session. Terra\, who is known for transforming classrooms into spaces where curiosity\, creativity\, and critical thinking come alive\, shares real-teacher hacks that save time\, boost engagement\, and make teaching easier. See them in action\, try them out\, and leave with a vault of ready-to-use tools—no extra prep required! \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary through middle school teachers. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nTerra Tarango is a nationally recognized voice in education innovation. As Chief Education Officer at VAI Education\, Terra is known for transforming classrooms into spaces where curiosity\, creativity\, and critical thinking come alive. With more than two decades of leadership in professional development\, educational publishing\, and nonprofit work\, Terra can focus on big-picture vision or hands-on execution. She’s led national initiatives that empower teachers\, developed award-winning curricula\, and inspired thousands of educators through her keynote talks and workshops. \nJoin the Teacher HELP! community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nVAI Education’s mission is to prepare and inspire the next generation of scientists and problem solvers by creating classrooms where curiosity\, creativity\, and critical thinking thrive.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teacherhelp20251216/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Assessment,Critical Thinking Skills,Student Engagement and Motivation,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:AI in K-12 Education: Help\, Hindrance\, or Highway to the Future?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Bryan Duffie\, Superintendent\, Alma School District (AR); Dr. Deborah Kerr\, Superintendent\, St. Francis Public School District (WI); Dr. Michael Lubelfeld\, Superintendent\, North Shore School District 112 (IL); and Pete Just\, AI Project Director\, CoSN\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) \nThis edLeader Panel series is presented by CoSN and AASA.\nSponsored by ClassLink \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. This program may qualify for CoSN CETL® Recertification. \nThere is no question that artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be a source of intrigue and new learning for multiple facets of society. School systems are no exception. In its various forms\, AI can sometimes be an effective help\, but it can sometimes also be a hindrance to the goals and functions of educators. However\, there is no doubt that AI will have a place in the world of the future. And since the role of every educator is to prepare each student to thrive in their future\, AI is a critical part of leading and teaching in schools today. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, three leading-edge superintendents are joined in conversation with CoSN’s AI Project Director. Together\, they share what they have each come to learn about AI over the past few years. They describe effective processes and policies for using AI appropriately for teaching and learning\, as well as for multiple other school leadership functions. An overview of CoSN’s free AI resources with links to access them is shared. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 district leaders\, school leaders\, education technology leaders\, teachers\, and librarians. \nView all of the recent EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Bryan Duffie is the current Superintendent of the Alma School District. He was previously Superintendent with the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District and Westside Consolidated School District in Arkansas. He served in various roles prior to becoming superintendent. He has 34 years of experience in education. \n \nDr. Deborah Kerr serves as Superintendent of the St. Francis Public School District\, bringing over 40 years of educational leadership to her role\, including 26 years as a Wisconsin superintendent. Her career began at the prestigious University of Chicago Laboratory Schools and has included roles as a teacher\, middle school principal\, adjunct professor\, and state championship coach. Dr. Kerr earned her doctorate in educational leadership from National Louis University\, a master’s from the University of Alaska–Fairbanks\, and a bachelor’s from Valparaiso University. A Past President of AASA (2019)\, she currently chairs the Education Market Association\, championing the power of learning spaces as the “third educator.” Passionate about empowering women leaders\, Dr. Kerr founded and co-leads AASA’s Bold Women—Bold Conversations and the EDmarket Bold Women Collective. She believes that “we all rise when we lift one another.” \n \nDr. Michael Lubelfeld has served as a public school superintendent in Illinois since 2010 and currently leads North Shore School District 112\, serving Highland Park and Highwood just north of Chicago. A nationally recognized educational leader\, he speaks widely on leadership\, student voice\, global service learning\, innovation\, and the future of schools. He is the co-author of The Unlearning Leader (2017)\, Student Voice (2018)\, The Unfinished Leader (2021)\, The Unfinished Teacher (2024)\, and the new Leading for Tomorrow’s Schools Today (2025). Dr. Lubelfeld’s leadership has earned multiple honors\, including the Rotary Service Above Self Award (2025)\, IETL Delta Award for Innovation (2025)\, the Robert H. Koff Award from the National Superintendents Roundtable\, and recognition as a Top 100 Influencer in Education. He is a 2025 ISTE-ASCD Generation AI Fellow and a 2025-26 Google-GSV Fellow. Mike and his wife\, Stephanie\, live in suburban Chicago\, where they raised two children. \n \nPete Just\, CETL\, CCRE\, serves as CoSN’s Generative AI Subject Matter Expert and Project Director\, and is Executive Director of the Indiana CTO Council. A nationally recognized thought leader in K-12 technology and cybersecurity\, Pete retired in 2022 as CTO and COO for MSD of Wayne Township\, where he led transformative IT and facilities initiatives for 24 years. Beginning his career as a teacher\, he quickly saw technology’s power to expand learning and earned his M.S. in instructional systems technology from Indiana University\, where he later served as adjunct faculty. Pete has presented nationally for AASA and CoSN on generative AI and leads the IDOE K-12 Cybersecurity Task Force. He has also collaborated with TeachAI on policy and practice and with 1EdTech on the AI Data Rubric Project. Pete’s enduring mission is to empower technology leaders to innovate responsibly and help every learner realize their God-given potential. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, created in partnership with AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD\, near Houston\, Texas\, until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years\, Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 educators serving 50\,000 students. She was Co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee\, which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. Today\, Ann works as a public speaker\, writer\, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \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 \nClassLink is the identity and access management platform trusted by over 25 million students and staff in more than 3\,000 school systems worldwide. ClassLink simplifies access with single sign-on\, automates provisioning and rostering\, and strengthens security and governance across the school system. With analytics that connect edtech usage to student outcomes\, ClassLink helps education leaders manage technology with confidence and invest in what works. Learn more at classlink.com.
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CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,edLeader Panel,EmpowerED Superintendent Series,Leadership/Administration,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Inspiring New Books on Life Lessons from Baron Davis and Jerri Kemble
DESCRIPTION:A conversation hosted by Lisa Schmucki\, Founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, with Dr. Baron Davis\, Former Superintendent and Founder of the Noegenesis Group\, and Dr. Jerri Kemble\, National Academic Advisor and Evangelist for ClassLink. \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nHow do busy educators find time to write books on top of everything else they are doing? Dr. Baron Davis and Dr. Jerri Kemble are innovative ed leaders who’ve managed to do that\, publishing very creative and inspiring books filled with wisdom and life lessons! In this edWebinar\, Lisa Schmucki\, Founder and CEO of edWeb\, invites educators to join a conversation with Baron and Jerri to kick off the New Year! \nBaron’s book\, Nana’s World-Famous Red Velvet Cake\, is a children’s book about love\, family traditions\, and life lessons passed down through generations. The story follows a young boy named Miles who spends Saturday mornings baking with his beloved Nana. One special Saturday\, they make Nana’s signature red velvet cake\, a treasured family recipe. As they bake\, Nana teaches Miles not only about ingredients and steps but also imparts meaningful life lessons on patience\, preparation\, order\, attention to detail\, overcoming obstacles\, kindness\, generosity\, and most importantly\, love. As an adult\, Miles recreates the tradition with his own children\, sharing Nana’s enduring wisdom. \nBuy Nana’s World-Famous Red Velvet Cake here.  \n  \nJerri’s book\, The Badass Firefly: Lead with Light\, Live with Grit\, and Shine with Style and Grace\, weaves together stories\, sketch notes\, and sparks of wisdom with original illustrations that remind us of a simple truth: leadership isn’t about titles\, perfection\, or volume—it’s about showing up with authenticity\, courage\, and heart. With humor\, vulnerability\, and her signature doodle art\, Jerri shares lessons from classrooms\, boardrooms\, and life itself. This is not a manual\, it’s a mirror\, a window\, and a spark. Whether you are leading a team\, a classroom\, a family\, or simply yourself through the next chapter of life\, Jerri’s words will inspire you to glow brighter\, grow braver\, and embrace your own kind of badassery. \nBuy The Badass Firefly Effect here. \nThis recorded edWebinar can be enjoyed by all educators! Join us for a Happy New Year edWebinar. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Baron R. Davis is Senior Advisor at Digital Promise\, where he champions cutting-edge solutions to address challenges like student absenteeism and rural economic mobility through collaborative innovation practices. Dr. Davis—formerly Superintendent of Richland School District Two—is a transformative educational leader\, celebrated humanitarian\, and innovative strategist with nearly three decades of experience driving meaningful change in K-12 education and beyond. Dr. Davis is the founder of the Noegenesis Group. \n \nDr. Jerri Kemble is an accomplished leader in the field of educational technology\, best known for her innovative approach and dedication to positive change. Jerri has been honored with several prestigious awards throughout her career\, recognizing her seasoned leadership and impact. These accolades include Kansas School Counselor of the Year\, eSchool News Tech-Savvy Superintendent\, Kansas State University’s Educational Administration Student of the Year\, and Technology Leader of the Year by Tech and Learning Magazine. As the National Academic Advisor and Evangelist for ClassLink and co-host of the LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in Education podcast\, Jerri continues to impact the educational landscape profoundly. Her passion for pushing boundaries and fostering meaningful change shines through in all her endeavors. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\nJoin the edFocus community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \n\n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/edfocus20260107/
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:How Leaders Can Maximize Impact Before State Testing
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lauren LaMont\, Educational Consultant\, Heart & Hustle Consulting; Leslie Johnson\, Instructional Coach\, New York City Public Schools (NY); and Keri Hubbard\, Chief of Program\, National Summer School Institute (NSSI) \nSponsored by The National Summer School Initiative (NSSI) \n\nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJanuary is an important—and often overlooked—moment in the school year. With state testing just months away\, many leaders double down on interventions\, tutoring\, and Tier 2 supports. But the truth is simple: no amount of intervention can compensate for weak Tier 1 instruction. \nThis edLeader Panel brings together school and district leaders to explore how to reset\, refocus\, and elevate Tier 1 instruction from January to test season. We dive into the high-leverage moves leaders can make now to strengthen core instruction\, tighten standards-aligned practice\, maximize teacher skill\, and ensure every student gets daily access to grade-level content that moves achievement. \nLeaders leave with practical strategies they can implement—and the confidence that they can still meaningfully shift outcomes before spring. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLauren LaMont is an Educational Consultant with Heart & Hustle Consulting\, where she supports schools and districts in strengthening instructional practices\, leadership capacity\, and student-centered learning environments. With a background in K–12 education and extensive experience coaching teachers and administrators\, Lauren brings a practical\, relationship-driven approach to helping educators implement effective\, sustainable strategies. She specializes in curriculum design\, professional learning\, and systems-level improvement\, with a focus on ensuring equitable learning experiences for all students. Known for her collaborative style and passion for empowering educators\, Lauren is committed to helping schools build cultures of continuous growth and meaningful impact. \n \nLeslie Johnson is an educator and instructional leader who has served school communities since 2003. She began her coaching career through the New York City Public Schools’ Universal Literacy Initiative\, developing expertise in early literacy\, data analysis\, small-group instruction\, and professional learning. Leslie first joined New Bridges Elementary as a Universal Literacy Coach\, modeling best practices for K–2 teachers\, co-teaching\, and facilitating family engagement workshops that strengthened home and school connections. \nAs a former Assistant Principal\, Leslie supervised PreK–2 teachers\, coordinated evaluation and supervision processes\, led schoolwide professional learning\, and built collaborations among school leaders\, partners\, and staff. She also wrote successful arts grants for ENL students and students with disabilities while advancing mentoring\, culturally responsive education\, and family engagement. Leslie now serves as Instructional Coach at New Bridges Elementary\, supporting K–5 teachers through coaching cycles\, collaborative planning\, and data-driven guidance. She is dedicated to empowering teachers and fostering inclusive\, high-impact learning communities. \n \nKeri Hubbard is NSSI’s Chief of Program. After teaching high school math in Charlotte\, North Carolina\, as a Teach For America Corps Member\, Keri joined the Achievement First charter school network. Teaching seventh-grade math and eighth-grade algebra at the network in Brooklyn\, she led her students for two consecutive years to 100 percent proficiency on the New York State exam\, with 97 percent of eighth graders passing the Algebra Regents exam. Later\, she joined KIPP in Austin\, teaching sixth-grade reading\, and rose to become Assistant Principal and Director of Curriculum and Professional Development. Keri was formerly the Director of Math at NSSI\, where she supported an incredible team of teachers\, PD leads\, and curriculum developers tasked with providing rigorous math instruction to students across the country. Keri holds a B.A. in economics and sociology from Duke University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin Leadership Practices for Innovative Leaders community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to future edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nNSSI is a nonprofit that accelerates learning and deepens teacher practice through joyful\, academically rigorous summer programs. \n\n \n\n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20260108/
CATEGORIES:Assessment,edLeader Panel,Leadership/Administration,MTSS,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:10 Reading Maxims That Matter: What We Know About Learning to Read
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Reid Lyon\, Neuroscientist (Neuropsychology)\, Specialist in Learning Disorders\, and Literacy Researcher\nModerated by Pam Austin\, Director of Instructional Technology\, Voyager Sopris Learning \nSponsored by Voyager Sopris Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin trailblazing literacy researcher Dr. Reid Lyon for a high-impact edWebinar that distills 50 years of reading science into ten essential maxims every educator and district leader should know. \nDrawing from thousands of studies across neuroscience\, psychology\, linguistics\, and education\, Dr. Lyon unpacks the foundational principles that drive effective reading instruction—and illuminate what it takes to support all learners\, including those with dyslexia\, language differences\, and instructional gaps. This session is designed to bridge research and practice\, equipping you with the clarity and confidence to lead literacy improvement in your school or district. \nViewers learn: \n\nWhy the science undergirding the Science of Reading can be trusted\nWhy leaders\, teachers\, and the public must communicate and collaborate using a common professional language\nWhy reading must be explicitly taught—and why speech development alone isn’t enough\nHow decoding\, fluency\, and comprehension work together to build strong readers\nWhat the research says about differentiated instruction and the limits of three cueing\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Reid Lyon is a neuroscientist and specialist in learning disorders. He received his Ph.D. in neuroscience and learning disorders from the University of Mexico in 1978. He joined the faculty of Communication Science and Disorders at Northwestern University in 1980\, where he also directed the neuropsychology laboratory. From 1992 to 2005\, Dr. Lyon served as a research neuropsychologist and the Chief of the Child Development and Behavior Branch of the NICHD at the National Institutes of Health. In this role\, he developed and oversaw research programs in cognitive neuroscience\, learning and reading development and disorders\, behavioral pediatrics\, cognitive and affective development\, school readiness\, and the Spanish to English Reading Research program. He designed\, developed\, and directed the 44-site NICHD Reading Research Network. \nAfter leaving the NIH\, Dr. Lyon held tenured distinguished scientist and distinguished professorships at the University of Texas\, Dallas Center for Brain Health (neuroscience) and Southern Methodist University (educational leadership and Associate Dean\, Simmons College of Education and Human Development). Dr. Lyon is the author and co-author of more than 130 peer-reviewed journal articles\, books\, and book chapters addressing developmental neuroscience\, learning and reading disorders/dyslexia\, and the translation of science into practice and policy. He also co-authored the definition of dyslexia used at the NIH and worldwide. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nPam Austin\, Director of Instructional Technology for Voyager Sopris Learning\, has over 35 years of experience as an educator. She has worked as a Professional Learning Facilitator Manager with over 17 years of experience in training and supporting districts in various literacy and numeracy interventions for Voyager Sopris Learning in addition to delivering LETRS professional development sessions. She has also shared her love of proven VSL solutions as a Product Marketing Manager when she began her role as an EDVIEW360 podcast host in 2019 and continues to this day. Her goal is to aid teachers in changing the lives of students so that they not only become proficient and successful learners but also individuals confident in pursuing personal and professional life goals. \nShe previously held the role of Literacy Specialist at the Center for Development and Learning (CDL) now the Center for Literacy and Learning. As an educator in the New Orleans Public Schools for 14 years\, she served as an elementary teacher\, a reading interventionist\, a school-based reading coach\, and a central office field literacy facilitator. These varying roles allowed her to gain a myriad of experiences that has enhanced her ability to work in collaboration with other educators\, schools\, and districts for impactful professional learning. Pam’s first steps into a lifelong career as an educator began as a fourth-grade teacher in a small school in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. And the journey continues… \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nVoyager Sopris Learning® is the specialist in reading\, writing\, and math intervention. Fully focused on intervention\, we have established four decades of results that demonstrate the efficacy of our solutions. Providing a holistic offering of reading\, writing\, and math interventions and assessments\, our solutions help educators create strong\, sustainable foundations to ensure academic success for all students.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20260112/
CATEGORIES:Dyslexia,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Teaching Kids How to Repair Harms in a Connected World
DESCRIPTION:Presented by LaKeshia Brooks\, M.Ed.\, Digital Literacy Educator\, Education Imagine Academy\, Wichita Public Schools (KS); and Jennifer Ehehalt\, Former Educator\, Current Senior Regional Manager\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nWhen students navigate digital spaces\, misunderstandings and missteps are inevitable\, but these can also become powerful learning moments. Join Jennifer Ehehalt\, Senior Regional Manager at Common Sense Education\, and LaKeshia Brooks\, Educator at Wichita Public Schools (KS)\, for this edWebinar as they share a proactive\, restorative approach to helping students recognize harm\, understand impact\, and take meaningful steps to repair relationships online and offline. \nViewers explore age-appropriate scenarios\, learn how to coach students through restorative digital actions\, and leave with ready-to-use scripts\, routines\, and classroom strategies that build trust\, accountability\, and belonging. Join us to create stronger\, healthier digital communities for all learners. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLaKeshia Brooks is a Virtual Math and Digital Literacy Educator at Education Imagine Academy in Wichita\, KS. As a Common Sense Education Ambassador\, she is committed to helping students and families build strong digital citizenship skills. In her work as an ISTE Certified Educator\, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert\, and Canva Certified Educator\, she strives to use technology to make learning engaging\, supportive\, and accessible for all learners. \n \nAs Senior Regional Manager\, Jennifer Ehehalt designs and delivers high-quality professional development opportunities for educators across the country. She spotlights thought leaders by creating and moderating conversations on timely topics relevant to digital teaching and learning. When attending Jennifer’s edWeb sessions\, participants know they will leave with concrete strategies from the field\, including how to build a positive school culture\, use straightforward templates to guide challenging conversations\, and implement family engagement ideas. \n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20260112/
CATEGORIES:Digital Citizenship
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SUMMARY:Work-Based Learning for High Schoolers: Build Career Clarity and Confidence
DESCRIPTION:Presented by RJ Holder\, Former Teacher\, Current Senior Director of Product Management\, KnoPro Powered by NAF \nSponsored by KnoPro powered by NAF \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nYoung people with high aspirations may still feel intimidated by making the leap to full-time employment. This edWebinar demonstrates how educators can help their students build skills for what’s next\, using the 100% free KnoPro platform. Bridging the gap between education and industry\, this free\, innovative platform connects high school students with hands-on\, work-based learning experiences designed to build career clarity\, adaptability\, and confidence. \nViewers learn: \n\nHow students can complete skill-building activities to earn real rewards\, including $100 daily giveaways\nHow their school can participate in project competitions sponsored by leading companies like Lenovo and KPMG\nHow they can leverage KnoPro to help their students become future ready\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to high school teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nRJ Holder is the Senior Director of Digital Product Management at NAF. RJ has spent nearly a decade in youth development\, starting as a math teacher before moving into edtech and nonprofit product management. As Senior Director of Digital Product Management at NAF\, he leads the development of student-focused digital products. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the College and Career Readiness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars. \n\n \n \nAbout KnoPro\nKnoPro [powered by NAF] is a 100% FREE platform where high school students build in-demand skills by completing real-world projects for cash and other prizes. Designed with educators\, KnoPro connects students and teachers to authentic industry challenges and professional mentors\, helping students explore careers and grow their abilities. Our vision is to make meaningful work-based learning opportunities available to all high school students—regardless of resources—not just the 2% who complete internships each year. Built specifically for (and with) high school students\, KnoPro offers engaging videos\, fun activities\, essential resources\, and opportunities for rewards and recognition. \nAbout NAF\nNAF is a national education nonprofit that brings schools and businesses together to better prepare students of all backgrounds. Since 1980\, NAF has led a movement for immersive\, career-focused teaching and work-based learning that equips students to reach their full potential. Learn more at naf.org.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ccss20260113/
CATEGORIES:Business Ed and Entrepreneurship,College and Career Readiness,CTE: Career and Tech Ed,Future Ready Learning,Project-Based Learning
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SUMMARY:Coaching from the District to the Classroom: Ensuring Consistency\, Transparency\, and Impact
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Raymond Barnes\, Chief of Schools\, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (GA); Dr. Bryan Willis-Reese\, Principal\, Allgood Elementary School\, DeKalb County Schools (GA); and Derrick L. McMahon\, Jr.\, Former Educator\, Senior Customer Success Manager \nSponsored by Level Data \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nCoaching takes many shapes and forms in districts across the country and is used to advance a wide range of strategic priorities\, from supporting teacher growth and implementing evidence-based instructional practices to building leadership capacity. During this edLeader Panel\, you hear from a chief of schools and a principal from two Georgia districts about their different goals for coaching and how they’re ensuring every educator receives the high-quality individualized support they need to drive student achievement. \nYou learn: \n\nStrategies to implement a consistent coaching framework across schools\nThe role technology can play in streamlining\, simplifying\, and standardizing the coaching process\nBest practices to align district\, school\, and individual teacher goals to coaching and professional learning activities\nHow to use coaching and observation data to inform coaching practices and dosage\, monitor progress against goals\, and track impact\n\nWhether your district has a well-established coaching program or is just getting started\, you’re sure to gain insights to strengthen implementation and drive even greater outcomes for both students and teachers. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, education technology leaders\, instructional coaches\, and professional learning coaches. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Raymond Barnes has had the honor of serving as Chief of Schools for Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (GA) since July 2024. Prior to joining SCCPSS\, he held a variety of positions within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (NC)\, including most recently as Learning Community Superintendent. Over his 25-year career in education\, Dr. Barnes has also been a principal\, an executive director\, and a teacher in primary and secondary education in rural and urban settings. With a Doctor of Education degree in Leadership and Administration from UNC-Chapel Hill and a master’s degree in administration/principalship from East Carolina University\, Dr. Barnes has a strong background in educational theory and practice and is passionate about creating equitable and inclusive learning environments that foster student achievement and growth. \n \nDr. Bryan Willis-Reese is a highly accomplished education leader with a proven track record of driving policy and practice changes to improve student outcomes and promote educational equity. Since 2024\, Dr. Willis-Reese has served as Principal at Allgood Elementary School in DeKalb County Schools (GA). Previously\, he was a Principal and Project Director in Strategic Improvement for Clayton County Public Schools (GA). Dr. Willis-Reese is a passionate advocate for education reform\, with a deep understanding of the need to pivot the education system to prepare students for the future of work. \n \nDerrick L. McMahon\, Jr. is a dynamic and dedicated Senior Customer Success Manager at Level Data with a diverse background in K–12 education. He enjoys leveraging his experiences as a classroom teacher\, school leader\, and passion for edtech to help empower schools and districts to develop effective educators while driving student achievement. He currently manages partnerships with school districts such as DC Public Schools\, Newark Board of Education\, Carlsbad Municipal School District\, and DeKalb County Schools. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Professional Learning & Practice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nIn K–12\, data is everywhere but it’s not always accurate\, connected\, or actionable. We provide district leadership teams and administrators with data they can trust: standardized\, validated\, and seamlessly integrated across systems. By connecting every point of information—from enrollment and attendance to IEP service minutes and districtwide purchases—to strategic goals\, we equip leadership teams with the insights they need to measure progress\, align stakeholders\, and maximize student impact. With our tools\, educators gain not only visibility but the confidence to make informed decisions that drive meaningful\, measurable outcomes.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/pd20260114/
CATEGORIES:Coaching and Mentorship,Leadership/Administration,Professional Development,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:Advancing Biotech Education Through CTE Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Natalie Kuldell\, Founder and Executive Director\, BioBuilder Educational Foundation\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology \nSponsored by Carolina® Science \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\nBiotechnology is reshaping industries across the country—from manufacturing and agriculture to healthcare and national security—creating a fast-growing demand for students who understand the science and can demonstrate real-world laboratory skills. For Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs\, this moment presents an exceptional opportunity: to offer students a pathway into high-wage\, high-demand careers through accessible\, hands-on biotechnology learning. \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Natalie Kuldell\, Founder of the BioBuilder Educational Foundation\, discusses the importance of providing technical knowledge\, practical skills\, scientific ways of thinking\, and an entrepreneurial mindset to help students build a successful career in science. Dr. Kuldell shares examples from BioTechBuilder\, a curriculum designed to help high schools integrate industry-aligned biotechnology and biomanufacturing coursework into existing CTE programs. Educators explore: \n\nWhat “biotech ready” means for students in today’s innovation-driven economy\nHow micro-credentials can validate student mastery\, strengthen CTE programs\, and connect learners to industry-recognized skills\nEvidence-backed approaches for teaching laboratory skills at scale—even in schools without extensive equipment or prior biotech experience\nPractical strategies for building inclusive pathways that connect high school programs to community colleges\, local employers\, and emerging bioeconomy opportunities\n\nViewers leave with a clear picture of how biotechnology can strengthen CTE offerings\, expand equitable access to STEM careers\, and prepare students with the competencies needed to thrive in one of the country’s most important growth sectors. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school leaders\, district leaders\, education technology leaders\, CTE directors\, and STEM directors. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Natalie Kuldell is a molecular biologist and educator who has combined these two parts of her career into the BioBuilder Educational Foundation\, a nonprofit she founded in 2011. BioBuilder provides exposure to real-world STEM applications and industry-relevant skills to ready the largest and most diverse group of students for college and careers in science. Dr. Kuldell studied chemistry as an undergraduate at Cornell\, completed her doctoral and postdoctoral work at Harvard Medical School\, and taught at Wellesley College before joining the Department of Biological Engineering faculty at MIT in 2003. She is the 2020 recipient of the Margret and H.A. Rey Curiosity Award and the Million Women Mentors STEM Trailblazer Award. BioBuilder has provided content and programs in all 50 states and over 80 countries. The BioTechBuilder curriculum won the 2024 Educator’s Choice “Best of STEM” Award for Career and Technical Education Curriculum\, and the 2025 Award for Professional Development. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Career\, Technical\, and Adult Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFrom its beginnings in 1927\, Carolina® Science has grown to become the leading supplier of science teaching materials in the world\, providing everything from curricula to lab supplies and equipment. Headquartered in Burlington\, NC\, Carolina serves customers worldwide\, including teachers\, students\, and professionals in science- and health-related fields. The company is still privately owned by descendants of the founder\, geology and biology professor Dr. Thomas E. Powell\, Jr.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/cte20260114/
CATEGORIES:Career Education,Competency-Based Learning and Credentials,CTE: Career and Tech Ed,Science,STEM/STEAM
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SUMMARY:Connecting College and Career Ambitions to Labor Market Demands
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Angela Koukoulas\, Innovation Hub Project Manager\, Champlain College; and Lance Penn\, Ed.S.\, Director\, Kennett Career & Technology Center (MO)\nModerated by Anjuli Gupta\, Director of Product Management\, College and Career Readiness\, Savvas Learning Company \nSponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nThe workforce is changing faster than ever\, and students need clear\, informed pathways that lead to real opportunity. But for many schools\, identifying fast-growing career fields\, navigating state funding\, and building meaningful industry partnerships can feel overwhelming. \nHow can districts design college and career programs that reflect broad labor market trends while also meeting the needs of their own local communities? And how can educators ensure students are exposed to high-demand careers while developing the foundational skills needed for 21st-century success? \nJoin this edWebinar with Angela Koukoulas\, Innovation Hub Project Manager at Champlain College\, and Lance Penn\, Ed.S.\, Director\, Kennett Career & Technology Center\, as they share practical strategies for aligning career pathways to real workforce needs. Viewers learn how to: \n\nSpot fast-growing career fields and interpret labor market data for local decision making\nLeverage state funding and available resources to strengthen career-aligned programming\nBuild a community ecosystem through sustainable industry partnerships\nExpose students to high-demand\, high-opportunity careers\nPrepare learners with the foundational skills needed for 21st-century jobs\nCreate connected career pathways through college programs and industry-recognized credentials\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school educators and leaders invested in college and career readiness. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAngela Koukoulas joined Champlain in June of 2023 as part of the innovative partnership between Champlain College and Hula (a coworking space located in Burlington\, VT). In this role\, Angela works with businesses\, entrepreneurs\, and non-profits to bolster their teams with Champlain talent. Angela helps students land internships\, work on client-facing projects\, and generally get connected to the Burlington business community. Angela also supports the development of Burlington’s Innovation District by forging intentional connections between students\, academics\, and industry. \n \nWith over 16 years of dedicated service in the Kennett Public School system\, Lance Penn brings extensive experience in educational leadership and classroom instruction. For the past two years\, he has served as the Director of the Kennett Career and Technology Center\, guiding career-focused programs and fostering strong community and industry partnerships. Before this role\, Lance spent three years as the Assistant Principal of South Elementary\, supporting teachers\, students\, and families through instructional leadership and schoolwide initiatives. His career began in the high school science classroom\, where he taught biology for 11 years and developed a passion for student engagement and academic excellence. Throughout every role\, Lance has remained committed to advancing educational opportunities and supporting the success of all learners. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAnjuli Gupta is a product leader for Savvas PathMaker\, your all-in-one solution to students’ post-high-school success\, equipping students with college credits\, industry credentials\, and in-demand job skills. Anjuli has spent the last decade working with academic partners to develop and manage high-quality learning experiences\, including at Savvas Learning Company\, Outlier.org\, and Coursera. Prior to Coursera\, she consulted for Fortune 500 companies at BCG and Innosight\, and launched three non-profit programs in global health\, environmental health and justice\, and climate justice. Anjuli lives on the Northern California coast with her husband\, two sons\, and dog. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\nJoin the College\, Career\, and Life Readiness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nAt Savvas\, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas\, new ways of thinking\, and new ways of interacting\, we design engaging\, personalized\, next-generation K-12 learning solutions that give all students the opportunity to succeed. Our award-winning\, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline\, from evidence-based\, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college- and career-readiness solutions—all designed to meet the needs of every learner.
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CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Career Education,College and Career Readiness
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SUMMARY:Small Groups That Work: Purposeful Routines for Big Literacy Results
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Julia B. Lindsey\, Foundational Literacy Expert and Consultant \nSponsored by Scholastic Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nSmall-group instruction is most powerful when it’s used with purpose. In this edWebinar\, K–5 educators learn how to rethink small groups as a flexible instructional tool to powerfully meet student needs. \nThis session focuses on why small groups matter and how to structure them for maximum impact. Teachers explore practical\, research-based routines that target real student needs\, across all aspects of reading\, while staying aligned to whole-class instruction. Viewers leave with clear strategies to keep small groups brief\, focused\, and effective. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K–5 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJulia B. Lindsey\, Ph.D.\, is an expert in early literacy development\, curriculum\, and instruction. She has worked with teachers\, districts\, curriculum developers\, and other organizations to help translate reading research into practice. Her previous partnerships include collaborating with Boston Public Schools and District of Columbia Public Schools to create content-connected decodable texts\, working with the Center for Black Educator Development to design and pilot a new Freedom Schools model focused on early literacy\, and advising publishing companies on research-based reading instruction. Dr. Lindsey holds a BS in psychology from Davidson College\, an MAT from Relay Graduate School of Education\, and a Ph.D. in educational studies\, specializing in literacy\, language\, and culture\, from the University of Michigan. She is a proud former elementary school teacher. She is currently the Early Literacy Manager for Reading Reimagined\, an inclusive research and development program. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nScholastic Education provides teachers\, families\, and communities with the tools they need to support each and every child with print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12\, expert professional development\, family and community engagement\, and learning supports.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20260114/
CATEGORIES:Literacy,Reading Skills,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:Why It’s Time to Teach Reading to Teens
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Priscilla Barrera\, English 1 Lead Teacher\, IDEA San Juan College Prep (TX); Nick Brummer\, Eighth-Grade ELA Lead Teacher\, Eagle Valley Middle School (CO); and Leah Sewell\, Former Teacher\, Current Director of Partnerships\, Zinc Learning Labs \nSponsored by Zinc Learning Labs \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nMany of us were trained to teach literature\, but today’s students need something different: explicit reading instruction. In this edWebinar\, two secondary ELA teachers share how they help teens build the comprehension skills required for complex texts. You learn simple\, high-impact routines you can use right away—without rewriting your curriculum or adding hours to your day. \nJoin us for an honest look at what teens need from us now\, and how we can support every reader with confidence and clarity. Each viewer through May 2026 will receive Zinc student licenses for all of their students upon completion of a brief survey. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, ELA department chairs\, and ELA administrators. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nPriscilla Barrera is a dedicated English language arts educator and teacher leader with over 14 years of experience in education. She currently teaches Pre-AP English I at IDEA Public Schools and ENG 1301 at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley\, while also serving as a National ELA Curriculum Leader\, supporting literacy and vertical alignment initiatives. Priscilla’s work focuses on evidence-based reading and writing instruction\, with a deep commitment to ensuring multilingual learners and historically underserved students have access to rigorous\, culturally responsive literacy experiences. \n \nNicholas Brummer is an eighth-grade ELA teacher and team lead at Eagle Valley Middle School in Eagle\, Colorado. He has been recognized for his effectiveness and passion in the classroom\, receiving the Effective Apple Award in 2025 from the Education Foundation of Eagle County. Nick is in his fourth year in his current position\, having spent one year in seventh grade and one year as a perm substitute after taking 10 years off from education to raise his three children. He has 14 years total as a teacher. Nick coaches a very successful cross country team each fall\, which typically consists of 40-45 middle school runners. Fun fact: Nick is currently in the same building as his wife and two children. \n \nLeah Sewell taught ninth and tenth grade English at Lincoln High School in San Diego Unified School District for 10 years. After several years as part of College Board’s National Faculty\, she took on a full-time role with College Board’s SpringBoard ELA program\, supporting district pilots and implementations. She is excited to be a part of the Zinc Learning Labs team where she can more deeply focus on reading growth for secondary students across the country by partnering with districts as they integrate Zinc’s programs into their ELA classrooms and beyond. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nZinc Learning Labs is a science-backed reading skills accelerator for secondary schools that drives transformative reading growth. Zinc offers easy-to-implement\, individualized\, digital experiences backed by comprehensive reporting\, empowering teachers to guide all students to reading success.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20260114/
CATEGORIES:Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Summer as a Launchpad to Build Teacher Capacity and Strengthen Student Readiness
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Blake Obi\, M.Ed.\, Former Teacher\, Current Associate Director\, Summer Learning Programs\, Lavinia Group\, a division of K12 Coalition; and Charlynn Bowers\, Former Teacher\, Current Director\, Summer Learning Programs\, Lavinia Group\, a division of K12 Coalition \nSponsored by Lavinia Group\, a division of K12 Coalition \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nThis edLeader Panel reframes summer not as a supplemental program\, but as one of the most strategic levers school leaders have to shape instructional quality\, strengthen culture\, and ensure a strong year-long arc of learning. Viewers examine how well-designed summer learning experiences can accelerate teacher skill building\, surface real-time student needs\, and create aligned conditions for success before the first day of school. \nThrough case studies\, planning tools\, and implementation examples from high-performing programs\, leaders learn how to transform summer into the true launchpad for the academic year. Viewers leave with: \n\nConcrete design principles for building educator skills\, student readiness\, and community alignment in the summer\nA customizable roadmap for strengthening summer programming and ensuring a high-coherence launch into the fall\nImmediate tools\, templates\, and action steps they can implement in their 2026 summer planning cycle\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-8 school leaders and district leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nBlake Obi is the Associate Director of Summer Learning Programs and an Instructional Consultant at Lavinia Group\, where he partners with K–12 organizations to strengthen instructional management systems that drive teacher development and improve student outcomes. He brings expertise in middle school literacy grounded in years of experience as an ELA teacher and school instructional leader. In both teaching and leadership roles\, he has prioritized strong relationships\, authentic classroom culture\, and inquiry-driven collaboration. Blake holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan and an M.Ed. in educational leadership from the University of Florida.  \n \nCharlynn Bowers is the Director of Summer Learning Programs and an Instructional Consultant at Lavinia Group\, where she leads the design\, implementation\, and continuous improvement of summer learning programming through curriculum implementation support\, leader and teacher training\, and assessment-informed program strategy across all types of summer school settings. In her consulting work\, Charlynn supports K–12 math and literacy educators and leaders in improving academic outcomes and strengthening instructional management systems through instructional coaching\, strategic planning\, and implementation-focused problem solving. Previously\, Charlynn served as a middle school principal in Houston\, Texas\, where her campus earned an A rating from the Texas Education Agency. She holds a master’s degree from Relay Graduate School of Education and a bachelor’s degree from University of Michigan. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Accelerate Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAt Lavinia Group\, a division of K12 Coalition\, we inspire transformative change by offering a full suite of services to support academic growth in math and literacy. We’re passionate about creating equitable opportunities for all students and developing the skills needed to tackle grade-level content. Our services include consulting and instructional coaching\, math and literacy curricula (core and supplemental)\, professional development institutes\, and our comprehensive\, ready-to-implement RISE Summer Learning Program. Our team works to build capacity that is sustainable long after working with Lavinia Group and our approach to working with school leaders and teachers offers hands-on\, immersive\, side-by-side support.
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CATEGORIES:Learning Loss/Acceleration,Student Achievement,Summer School
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