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SUMMARY:TLC for Your PLCs: Tips for Creating High-Impact and Data-Driven PLCs
DESCRIPTION:Presented by April Beasley\, M.Ed.\, Senior Customer Success Manager\, Illuminate Education; and Valerie Coffey\, MEDL\, Senior Customer Success Manager\, Illuminate Education \nSponsored by Illuminate Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nProfessional Learning Communities (PLCs) are central to how educators work together to make data-driven decisions and increase their understanding of student needs. However\, many PLCs struggle to transform their hard work into positive outcomes for students. How can PLCs adjust their practices to become more effective? And how can PLCs work together during the COVID-19 school closures to continue to support students and prepare to accelerate learning in the fall? \nWatch an edWebinar to supercharge how your PLCs collaborate around data\, pinpoint student needs\, and adjust instruction and intervention to support each learner. \nIn this edWebinar\, viewers will: \n\nExplore different data protocols to start using with your own PLCs and data teams today\nUnpack proven strategies for overcoming common barriers around becoming a high-impact PLC\nDiscover how a real district used these PLC strategies to help student achievement soar\nLearn how PLCs can support classroom teachers as well as district and site leaders\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK through high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, and data and instructional coaches.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nApril Beasley is a senior customer success manager at Illuminate Education with over 22 years of experience in public education. April has taught high school math\, high school technology\, and elementary gifted education. She has also served as an elementary school principal\, in addition to serving as a district chief technology officer for eight years and a district director of data analysis and special projects for five years. She holds master’s degrees in both math and technology as well as specialist degrees in both technology and leadership and administration. \n \nValerie Coffey is a senior customer success manager at Illuminate Education with 12 years of experience in K-12 education. She has taught preschool\, 2nd grade\, 4th grade\, and K-6 technology. She has also served as a data\, assessment\, and instructional technology specialist and an REMC director at an intermediate school district\, where she supported district and building administrators and teachers for six years. She holds master’s degrees in educational technology and educational leadership. \n \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 \nIlluminate Education partners with K-12 educators to equip them with data to serve the whole child and reach new levels of student performance. Our solution brings together holistic data and collaborative tools and puts them in the hands of educators. Illuminate supports over 17 million students and 5200 districts/schools.
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SUMMARY:A Play-Based Approach to Emergent Curriculum and School Readiness
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sarah Taylor Vanover\, Ed.D.\, CFLE\, Director\, Division of Child Care\, Commonwealth of Kentucky \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, learn how preschool teachers can use a child’s natural instincts for play to enhance all areas of the child’s development. Viewers will be able to: \n\nRecognize that pre-planned thematic units do not typically meet the needs of the students in the preschool classroom\nIdentify what school readiness looks like\nRecognize teachable moments during the course of the school day and utilize those moments for deeper learning\nSelect curriculum based on the developmental level of the children in the classroom\nEncourage teachers and parents to appreciate an emergent curriculum classroom\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will also highlight the different curriculum areas of the preschool classroom and how to incorporate emergent curriculum practices into those skills. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK teachers and school leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Sarah Vanover is currently the Director of the Division of Child Care for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. She has worked in the early childhood education field for over 20 years as an assistant teacher\, teacher\, program administrator\, trainer\, and classroom teaching coach. She has also worked at the state level to assist with policy development and supervision of early childhood programs like in-home child care providers and licensed child care facilities. For the past several years she has focused her work and her research on assessing quality early childhood programs for health and safety requirements and school readiness skills. \n \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nGryphon House\, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200420T140000
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SUMMARY:Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) at a Distance
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mary Ann Wolf\, Ph.D.\, Sr. Director\, The Friday Institute; and Justina Schlund\, Director of Field Learning\, CASEL; Sandy Chambers\, Ed.D.\, Principal\, Hortons Creek Elementary\, NC; and Angela Ramey\, 7th Grade Math Teacher\, China Grove Middle School\, Rowan-Salisbury Schools\, NC \nSponsored by The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University in collaboration with CASEL \nVIEW THE EDWEBINAR RECORDING\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAddressing social and emotional learning (SEL) is shown to support the whole child and increase achievement. Focusing on SEL has never been more critical than during our current crisis and shift to remote learning. In this edWebinar\, leaders from the Friday Institute and CASEL are joined by an elementary principal and a middle school teacher to discuss strategies and activities to transition SEL from the face-to-face setting to remote learning. Presenters address how to foster meaningful connections with students and families when we do not get to see them on a regular basis and explore how to continue to build and sustain the learning community that students rely on through their schools. This recorded edWebinar will provide specific practices and tools that provide opportunities for connection\, reflection\, and practicing empathy in the new remote learning environments. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to preK through high school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and instructional coaches. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMary Ann is the Senior Director of the Professional Learning and Leading Collaborative (PLLC) at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at NC State University. She and her team lead ongoing\, job-embedded professional learning to guide superintendents\, district teams\, and principals\, coaches\, and teachers in North Carolina and across the country. Mary Ann and her team have led the development of the Learning Differences and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) online courses and micro-credentials\, with over 20\,000 participants across the world. Mary Ann co-wrote Leading Personalized and Digital Learning: A Framework for Implementing School Change through Harvard Education Press\, as well as many other publications on personalized learning\, culture\, leadership\, and learning analytics. Mary Ann was previously a fifth grade teacher and the Executive Director of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA)\, was a member of the NAEP Technology Literacy Assessment steering committee and testified before the US House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee. Mary Ann is also the Chair of a Local School Board in NC. \n \nJustina Schlund oversees efforts to translate essential learning from the field into resources and professional development that supports systemic SEL implementation. . She also supervises the development and continuous refinement of key CASEL products that provide research-informed and field-tested guidance to districts and schools\, including the CASEL Guide to Schoolwide SEL and the District Resource Center. \nPrior to joining CASEL\, Justina was the executive director of Chicago Public School’s Office of Social and Emotional Learning\, where she led districtwide improvement strategies to foster supportive learning environments that promote the social and emotional development of all students. These strategies scaled SEL implementation across more than 430 schools in the district. In her seven years at CPS\, Justina’s work also focused on reducing the use of punitive disciplinary practices\, resulting in a 76% reduction in out of school suspensions\, and launching a districtwide initiative to build organizational commitment to addressing issues of race and equity. \n \nDr. Sandy Chambers is in her third year as Principal of Hortons Creek Elementary in Cary\, NC. She is in her twenty-fourth year as an educator which includes teaching and administrative experience in the Durham Public Schools System and Wake County Public Schools System in North Carolina. She received Bachelor’s and Doctorate of Education degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill\, and a Masters of Elementary Education degree from North Carolina Central University. She is a TED-Ed Innovative Educator and was invited as a guest to attend the TEDSummit in Banff\, Canada\, June 2016. \nAt her previous school\, she lead the transformative digital journey from BYOD – Bring Your Own Device to Digital Learning as well as in the evolution stages of implementing Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)\, a cultural change for student success. At Hortons Creek Elementary\, themes of #hawksdoitdifferent and #otherhawksmatter brand it’s reputation in equity and connections to others. Dr. Chambers is extremely passionate about erasing systematic educational structures while growing intrinsically motivated students and teachers. She lives by the Simon Sinek quote “Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress: Working hard for something we love is called passion.” Her passion also lies within creating opportunities for all students to integrate technology and experience collaboration\, creativity\, communication and critical thinking skills through equitable practices daily. Dr. Chambers believes in and strives to become better everyday. But the most important thing you need to know about Dr. Chambers is that\, as a former Tarheel Cheerleader\, she bleeds Tarheel blue! \n \nAngela Ramey is a 7th grade math teacher at China Grove Middle School in North Carolina. Right before the school bell rings\, her students circle up for afternoon family meeting. Every day\, her elementary students share around the circle. Various topics are covered\, laughs are shared\, and memories are created. Currently teaching middle school\, scheduling these meetings looks a little different. One thing is sure to happen every day. Before leaving\, students will give each other a high five and say\, “You Matter.” This is the culture Ms. Ramey has set in her classroom. It has been part of her teaching philosophy\, “to create culture\, we must build relationships.” Ms. Ramey’s students have shared this tradition and she plans to continue it throughout her career. Ms. Ramey has taught at the elementary level for 9 years and the middle school level for 2 years. She received Teacher of the Year in 2017 and is her middle school’s ambassador for the Innovation Academy. She leads presentations at NCCTM\, Innovation Academy\, NCTies\, and more. She is passionate about enriching the classroom lessons through building positive relationships. Inspired by her students\, she wrote a book titled\, Like a River\, You Matter! And\, now she is exploring podcasting! She loves to share ideas. You can follow her on Twitter @rameyac and Instagram @youmatter_teacher. \nClosed Captioning will be added within two weeks of the live event. \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe Friday Institute brings together researchers\, practitioners\, and policymakers to lead the transition to next-generation education systems that will prepare students for success in the digital-age world. It conducts research\, develops educational resources\, provides professional development programs for educators\, advocates to improve teaching and learning\, and helps inform policymaking.
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SUMMARY:Moving Online: Rethinking K-5 Math Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Kevin Mahoney\, Assistant Professor of Education\, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine\nHosted by Christopher Coyne\, National Education Consultant\, Marshall Cavendish Education \nSponsored by Marshall Cavendish Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nK-5 teachers across the world have had to adjust on the fly and move their math instruction to the web. Kevin Mahoney\, Ed.D.\, and Chris Coyne  present effective structures and resources to help you rethink effective math teaching and learning in an online environment. \nIn this edWebinar\, viewers will learn: \n\nnew ways to think about lesson planning\nnew approaches to differentiation\nuseful resources for building K-5 instruction online\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to kindergarten through elementary teachers\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Kevin Mahoney currently serves as Assistant Professor of Education at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine on Sebago Lake. He has been a teacher of elementary mathematics since 1989. In 2011\, he became the first American to investigate Singapore’s elementary teaching methods at the doctoral level\, publishing original academic research on the effects of Singaporean pedagogy on American math students. Dr. Mahoney consults and trains in schools across the U.S. as well as in Canada\, Europe\, India\, and Mexico\, specializing in the unique challenges facing administrators\, teachers\, and students as they implement Singaporean elementary mathematics curricula. \n \nAbout the Host \nChris Coyne is the National Education Consultant for Marshall Cavendish Education. Chris is a veteran educator with more than 25 years of exemplary service. He has taught at the elementary and middle school levels at urban as well as suburban schools in the US. Chris also has experience in school building leadership\, having served as principal at the elementary level. He has worked with numerous districts and schools across the U.S. and internationally as they implement Singapore Math®\, while also supporting current users of Math in Focus® and Primary Mathematics. He continuously presents at local\, national\, and international teacher conferences on the Mathematics curriculum from Singapore. Chris has visited and worked with schools\, classrooms\, administrators\, and teachers in Singapore and continues to work closely with the Marshall Cavendish Institute in Singapore to develop and deliver professional learning to support teachers and students. \n Closed Captioning will be added within two weeks of the live event.  \nJoin the Building Math Proficiency 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\nMarshall Cavendish Education is the world-renowned provider of Singapore Math® educational solutions. We publish Math in Focus® and Primary Mathematics – both with proven track records and updated with the latest mathematical thinking and best practices. Singapore Math® empowers students to develop critical-thinking skills as well as conceptual and procedural understanding.
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SUMMARY:Developing\, Maintaining\, and Extending Fluency in Math: Addition and Subtraction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sara Delano Moore\, Ph.D.\, Director of Professional Learning\, ORIGO Education \nSponsored by ORIGO Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nJoin us for part one of this two-part series focused on developing\, maintaining\, and extending fluency in mathematics. \nFluency in mathematics means more than fast and accurate recall of facts. Yes\, students must know their facts from memory\, but learning them by memorization is not helpful. Knowing from memory means learning from deliberately sequenced\, strategy-based instruction. Knowing from memory means shorter periods of practice over a longer period of time. Being fluent means moving beyond basic facts to using that same reasoning with larger whole numbers\, fractions\, and decimals. How do we support this for our students? \nIn this edWebinar\, review research about fluency and memorization and share strategies for helping students develop fluency for the long run\, putting this research into practice. We share appropriate strategies for addition and subtraction and show how those strategies extend to other classes of numbers. We will also discuss the role of games as an at-home tool for developing fluency. Watch Sara Delano Moore\, Ph.D.\, in this edWebinar to think deeply about building fluency in addition and subtraction. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to kindergarten through middle school teachers and school and district leaders.  \nView part 2 here: Developing\, Maintaining\, and Extending Fluency in Math: Multiplication and Division \n \nAbout the Presenter \nSara Delano Moore\, Ph.D.\, serves as Director of Professional Learning and Chair of the Mathematics Advisory Board at ORIGO Education. A fourth-generation educator\, Sara’s work emphasizes the power of deep understanding and multiple representations for learning mathematics. Her interests include building mathematical comprehension and operation sense\, incorporating high-quality literature into mathematics instruction\, and connecting mathematics with engineering design and computational thinking. Sara has served as a classroom teacher of mathematics and science\, a mathematics teacher educator at the University of Kentucky\, Director of the Kentucky Center for Middle School Academic Achievement\, and Director of Mathematics & Science at ETA hand2mind. She has authored numerous articles in professional journals and is a co-author of the Mathematize It! series of books. She is also a member of the Visible Learning for Mathematics writing team\, including two volumes of the Teaching Mathematics in the Visible Learning Classroom series. \nJoin the Mathematics for Young 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\nORIGO Education is dedicated to making learning meaningful\, enjoyable and accessible for all students with Pre-K to Grade 6 print and digital instructional materials\, as well as professional learning for mathematics.
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SUMMARY:Supporting Every Student Online: Differentiating Literacy Instruction Across Content Areas
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Shaelynn Farnsworth\, Coach\, Consultant\, and Educator\, Web20Classroom; and Steven W. Anderson\, Digital Learning and Relationship Evangelist\, Web20Classroom \nSponsored by Writable \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAs many educators settle into the reality of virtual learning and identify what works best (and what doesn’t) in their online classrooms\, one thing has risen to the forefront: the importance of literacy instruction across the content areas. Our new normal did not eliminate every student’s individual needs. The need to differentiate instruction is ever-present\, and the basis for differentiation is now rooted firmly in literacy instruction. We’re all writing teachers now! \nWatch experienced blended and virtual educators\, edtech experts\, and authors\, Shaelynn Farnsworth and Steven W. Anderson\, as they discuss resources and strategies to best support online literacy instruction across the content areas for every student. \nIn this edWebinar\, we explore best practices\, tips\, and tricks for virtual instruction\, differentiation\, and student engagement. Learn about curricular content\, edtech tools\, resources\, and communities. As we are working to meet the needs of all students virtually\, we also be mindful of issues related to equity\, accessibility\, and student populations with special needs. \nWe can do this together. Please watch the conversation. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to kindergarten through higher education teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, curriculum and instruction\, TOSAs and coaches\, assistant superintendents\, and tech directors. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nShaelynn Farnsworth is a coach\, consultant\, and educator for Web20Classroom. She is a leader in the convergence between literacy and technology. As a high school teacher\, she redefined her English classroom as not only a place to learn about literature but also explore how technology is shaping the future of communications. She continues this exploration as a consultant focusing on technology\, literacy\, differentiation\, and systemic change. Shaelynn is a staff developer\, literacy coach\, and supports districts in the implementation of initiatives. She is a MIEExpert\, Google Certified Innovator\, Apple Teacher\, and has training in Project-Based Learning from the Buck Institute\, Visible Learning with Hattie\, Instructional Coaching\, and K-12 Literacy Best Practices. \n \nSteven W. Anderson is a leader in the convergence of digital learning and leadership. As a former teacher and Director of Instructional Technology\, he is highly sought after for his expertise in educational technology integration\, using social media for learning\, technology implementation efficacy and creating meaningful School: Home Relationships. As @web20classroom\, he regularly travels the globe talking to schools\, districts\, and leaders about how they can be powerful change agents in education transformation. Steven has been a presenter and keynoter at several national and international educational technology conferences as well as numerous state and local conferences. He is the author of three books\, The Relevant Educator: How Connectedness Empowers Learning\, The Tech-Savvy Administrator\, and Content Curation: How To Avoid Information Overload. He is also credited with creating #edchat\, the original and most popularly used educational hashtag on Twitter. Steven has been recognized with awards including being named a Microsoft Education Innovation Expert\, Twitterer of the Year\, a Top 10 Educational Influencer\, one of the top Educational Innovators in the world in 2018\, a Microsoft Heroes of Education award\, along with a 2013 Bammy Award\, recognized worldwide as the Educational Emmy\, for his work with #edchat. \nJoin the Online Learning and Collaboration 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\nWritable is a guided writing program that works for both virtual and in-person instruction in grades 3-12 that helps teachers scaffold and motivate students to become purposeful\, proficient writers\, and helps schools assess and monitor writing growth. With 600+ assignments and prompts (or create your own)\, guided feedback and grading\, and district or state-level benchmark assessments\, Writable helps teachers save time on prep and grading while focusing their writing instruction.
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SUMMARY:Social Reading in an Era of Social Distancing
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nicolas Princen\, Founder and CEO\, Glose Education\nHosted by Jim McVety\, Managing Partner\, First Step Advisors \nSponsored by Glose \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSocial distancing and remote learning are making it harder than ever to keep students connected to reading and to each other. But we’ve yet to meet a teacher that doesn’t love a challenge. In this edWebinar\, we talk about what this era of social distancing needs in order to build and sustain strong reading habits. \nIn this edWebinar\, we discuss: \n\nThe requirements for a strong social reading program\nHow to access and deploy thousands of ebooks instantly\, and for free\nWays to promote collaboration among students that actually draw them close together – no Zoom or Hangouts required\nReading goals and ongoing challenges that motivate readers at all levels\nTargeted interactions that build up readers and bring them closer together\n\nWe may be stuck at home\, but it’s a brave new world for reading and we’re ready to explore it with you. \nWatch this edWebinar to learn and to share reading engagement strategies that build a life-long love of reading for all students. Viewers will leave with a whole new perspective and a ready-to-go playbook of ideas that will transform their remote reading program. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nNicolas Princen is the CEO and Founder of Glose\, a startup with a mission to make digital reading more collaborative\, effective\, and engaging for a new generation of learners. A technology pioneer\, Nicolas served as an innovation and technology advisor offering insights\, services\, and solutions to private-sector companies and governments. His main focus is on the impact of technology on education and knowledge sharing. \n \nAbout the Host \nJim McVety is Managing Partner of First Step Advisors and serves as a Senior Advisor to Glose Education. A lifelong advocate for innovation in education\, Jim brings 20+ years of research and analysis to the Social Reading discussion. Jim has hosted numerous webinars\, expert panels\, and keynote presentations during his career\, and his focus is on building the capacity of service organizations to better support educators and students. \n \nClosed Captioning will be added within two weeks of the live event. \nJoin the Exploring Ebooks for K12 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\nGlose is the next-generation social reading platform where students and teachers can discover\, read\, highlight thousands of books\, and engage with other readers through shared annotations. We make reading more fun\, productive\, and social with easy access from any location and device.
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SUMMARY:The Transformative Power of Audio Reading
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair\, New Canaan High School\, CT \nSponsored by Mackin Educational Resources \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAccording to The Infinite Dial report\, Edison Research and Triton Digital’s 2019 research reveals that we have reached a watershed moment in the consumption of audio content. Podcasting\, spoken-word audio\, and even YouTube use is at an all-time high. How does audio ingestion impact how we process information? How are schools adapting to this trend? Are we teaching students how to use audio content for inquiry? In this edWebinar\, Michelle Luhtala shares resources and tools to help participants integrate audio content into their instructional programs. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of value to grades 6-12 educators across subject areas.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMichelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut\, was one of five school librarians named as a “Mover and Shaker” by Library Journal in 2015. She is the winner of the 2011 “I Love My Librarian” Award and the Library Association’s 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award. The New Canaan High School Library won AASL’s National School Library Program of the year in 2010. Follow Michelle on Twitter @mluhtala. \n \nJoin the Emerging Tech for Schools and Libraries community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nMackin is one of the top providers of library and classroom materials for grades PK-12. Working with over 18\,000 publishers and a database of nearly 3 million printed titles\, and more than 1.9 million digital titles\, Mackin supplies print books\, eBooks\, online educational databases\, audiobooks and video resources to schools around the globe.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200423T170000
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SUMMARY:Equity: We’ve Started the Work\, So Why Aren’t We There Yet?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Cornelius Minor\, Educator\, Staff Developer\, The Minor Collective; and Dr. Jennifer Williams\, Co-founder and Executive Director\, Take Action Global \nSponsored by Scholastic Education\, Digital Solutions \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThe work of equity in schools must move beyond intentionality and towards impact. How can personalized learning and digital instruction support students and teachers? What better way to begin this conversation than via webinar – where all can join\, regardless of location? Personalized learning and digital programs can be an invaluable partner in the hard work of moving to a more equitable school society. Now is the time to go to work. \nTeachers today are expected to be planners\, learners\, caregivers\, differentiators\, instructors\, coaches\, data experts\, and so much more\, all while treating each child fairly and providing them with the specific instruction they need to be successful. In this session\, viewers will be challenged to face their ideologies as the presenters share strategies to promote equity in schools and the classroom\, which teachers can implement immediately. \nThe goal of this edWebinar is to help educators start the work of equitable practices through more access\, choice\, and time—encouraging all students to be seen and heard while having multiple opportunities for biased free learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to kindergarten through elementary teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nCornelius Minor is a Brooklyn-based teacher and staff developer. He works with teachers\, school leaders\, and leaders of community-based organizations to support equitable literacy reform in cities across the globe. He has been featured in Education Week\, Brooklyn Magazine\, and Teaching Tolerance Magazine. He has partnered with The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project\, NYC DOE\, ILA\, and Lesley University’s Center for Reading Recovery and Literacy Collaborative. Whether working with educators and kids in Los Angeles\, Seattle\, or New York City\, Cornelius uses his love for technology\, hip-hop\, and social media to bring communities together. As a teacher\, Cornelius draws not only on his years teaching middle school in the Bronx and Brooklyn\, but also on time spent skateboarding\, shooting hoops\, and working with young people. \n \nDr. Jennifer Williams is a professor at Saint Leo University’s College of Education and the co-founder and executive director of Take Action Global\, an organization designed to inspire change by providing opportunities for students around the world to take action on social good causes through education. Recognized as a transformational leader in education\, Dr. Jennifer Williams has dedicated herself for nearly 25 years to the field of education through her roles as an education activist\, professor\, school administrator\, literacy specialist\, and classroom teacher. She speaks\, writes\, and consults on practices that develop global perspectives and social good through creative uses of technology\, and her research interests include innovations in teaching and learning\, equity and diversity in education\, and social action. Jennifer is inspired every day by teachers and students that are catalysts for making the world a better place! \nJoin the Leadership 3.0: Essential Skills for Innovative Leaders community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAt Scholastic\, we believe that the development of robust literacy skills is at the very heart of empowering children to thrive in school and in life. That’s why we create literacy solutions that support the whole child—in the classroom\, at home\, and in the community. From transformative\, research-based literacy instruction\, to expert professional development\, and groundbreaking family & community engagement\, we are with you every step of the way on the path to literacy.
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SUMMARY:How to Create a Joyful Virtual Classroom Community
DESCRIPTION:Please accept our apologies for the tech issues with this presentation. \nRead a personal message from Lisa Schmucki\, Founder & CEO of edWeb. \nPresented by Lauren Tarshis\, Author\, Senior Vice President and Editor-in-Chief\, Scholastic Classroom Magazines\nHosted by Aimee Dolan\, Director of Teacher Outreach\, Scholastic Classroom Magazines \nSponsored by Scholastic Classroom Magazines \nWatch the Recording\nDownload the free Scholastic resources for the edWebinar. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAs you and your students cope with the challenges of distance learning\, there are several strategies you can use to encourage self-directed learning and create a warm\, cohesive classroom community. Join this edWebinar with Lauren Tarshis\, author\, SVP and Editor-in-Chief of Scholastic Classroom Magazines\, to find out what materials work best\, where you can get them for free\, and how you can simplify the logistics of communicating\, delivering instruction\, and monitoring progress. Lauren has been in constant touch with teachers and experts around the nation and can’t wait to share their free resources and strategies with you. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to preK through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. There will be time to have your questions answered at the end of the presentation. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nLauren Tarshis is Senior Vice President and Editor-in-Chief/Publisher of Scholastic Classroom Magazines\, where she oversees more than 30 classroom magazines\, which reach more than 25 million students. In her more than 25 years with Scholastic\, Lauren has helped transform the company’s print magazines into the powerful learning tools they are today. In her current role\, she is helping to expand the magazines’ deep connection to American classrooms and ensure their vital role in providing teachers and students with an understanding of the contemporary world. In addition to her work at Scholastic\, Lauren is an award-winning New York Times bestselling author. Her acclaimed I Survived series published by Scholastic\, which has more than 23 million copies in print to date\, tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters. Lauren can be found online at laurentarshis.com. \n \nAbout the Host \nAimee Dolan is Director of Teacher Outreach for Scholastic Classroom Magazine products for grades preK–12. Aimee’s outreach efforts deepen our authentic relationships with teachers\, parents\, and children. She leads numerous initiatives that harness the uniqueness of our print and digital resources to spark curiosity\, build knowledge and skills\, and foster children’s love of reading and learning. \n \nJoin the Ignite Digital 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\nScholastic Classroom Magazines are the simple solution to student engagement. Authentic texts and digital content are regularly delivered to your classroom. Every story and video is carefully crafted to reflect your students’ interests and experiences. And all of it is perfectly aligned to your curriculum for every grade and subject.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ignite20200427/
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SUMMARY:Don’t Look Away: Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Iheoma U. Iruka\, Ph.D.\, Chief Research Innovation Officer & Director\, HighScope Educational Research Foundation; Stephanie Curenton\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Boston University; and Kerry-Ann Escayg\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor\, University of Nebraska at Omaha \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, the lead authors of the newly released book\, Don’t Look Away: Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms\, call all early education professionals to lean in as “sheroes” and “heroes” in the lives of children; early educators are potential change agents in children’s and families’ lives. The goal of this edWebinar is to ensure that participants understand and embrace anti-bias and anti-racist teaching approaches by creating affirming culturally-rich classroom environments that protect children from psychological trauma and heals them from the inside out. Viewers will learn how institutional racism is visited in the early childhood space and the roles of implicit bias\, microaggression\, and white privilege in undermining the excellence and learning of minoritized Black and brown children and those who teach them. Viewers will be armored with tools and strategies\, but most importantly\, partners in the fight to ensure that we deliver on the promise of education especially for those who helped to build it. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK through elementary teachers\, school and district leaders\, coaches\, trainers\, and childcare providers\, owners\, and administrators. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nIheoma U. Iruka\, Ph.D.\, is the Chief Research Innovation Officer and Director of The Center for Early Education Research and Evaluation at HighScope Educational Research Foundation. Dr. Iruka is engaged in projects and initiatives focused on how evidence-informed policies\, systems\, and practices in early education can support the optimal development and experiences of low-income and ethnic minority children\, such as through family engagement and support\, quality rating and improvement systems\, and early care and education systems and programs. She has been engaged in addressing how best to ensure excellence for young diverse learners\, especially Black children\, such as through the development of a classroom observation measure\, examination of non-traditional pedagogical approaches\, public policies\, and publications geared towards early education practitioners and policymakers. \n \nStephanie M. Curenton\, Ph.D.\, is a tenured Associate Professor at the Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She studies the social\, cognitive\, and language development of low-income and minority children within various ecological contexts\, such as parent-child interactions\, early childhood education programs\, early childhood workforce programs\, and related state and federal policies. \n \nKerry-Ann Escayg\, Ph.D.\, is an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Dr. Escayg’s research focuses on anti-racism in early childhood education as well as children and race. As a social theorist\, Dr. Escayg has utilized central tenets of Critical Race Theory\, Black Feminist Thought\, and Anti-racist Education to offer incisive exegeses on children’s racial attitudes\, including strategies to promote positive racial identity among Black children; a research-derived protocol to assess how children express their racialized beliefs through play; and an anti-racist approach to U.S early childhood education. Her recent publications on anti-racism highlight and interrogate the ways in which whiteness\, as a system of racial privilege\, functions in early childhood contexts. Central to Dr. Escayg’s work is a commitment to racial equity in the early years and the holistic well-being of children of color\, and Black children in particular. \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nGryphon House\, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bookchats20200428/
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SUMMARY:New Remote Learning Resources from Common Sense
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Merve Lapus\, Vice President\, Education Outreach & National Partnerships\, Common Sense Education; and Liz Kline\, Vice President\, Education\, Common Sense\nHosted by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr Regional Manager\, Common Sense Education \nHosted by Common Sense Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nCampuses are closing and will likely remain closed for the rest of the school year. For many\, our education system is unprepared to transition to remote learning. We need to make learning from home an awesome experience that thrills kids\, engages teachers\, relieves families\, and restores community. We invite you to come learn about Wide Open School\, a new\, free online resource to support families and educators who are transitioning to remote learning as a result of the coronavirus. \nThis recorded edWebinar will equip you with a variety of pre-K–12 content to address subject areas\, life skills\, SEL\, physical activity\, arts\, STEAM\, and much more. There is something for everyone! \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to middle school through higher education teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMerve is responsible for the overall outreach strategy and national partnerships for Common Sense Education and oversees a team that works directly with leadership to impact communities using technology for learning and life. Collaborating with school networks\, state-level organizations\, community leaders\, and national partners\, Merve is committed to fostering a whole-community approach to digital well-being\, and establishing supportive learning spaces for all children and families to thrive in a world with media and technology. Merve has over 17 years of experience driving education technology initiatives across school programs\, and building educator confidence through professional learning\, and strategic implementation. Merve sits on a number of steering committees addressing school climate and state policy initiatives and currently sits on the Marketing and Communications Board for the University of San Francisco and the Children’s Creativity Museum of San Francisco. Merve holds a BA in Psychology and Sociology from the University of San Francisco \n \nLiz Kline is Vice President\, Education at Common Sense Education. She is an experienced marketing and product leader with more than 15 years of experience working in edtech and not-for-profit organizations. She began her career as an elementary school teacher in southern California and as a Teach for America corps member. After leaving the classroom\, Liz worked in sales\, marketing\, market research\, and product management at Pearson Learning Group and National Geographic School Publishing. More recently she has held product and marketing management positions at Scientific Learning and GlassLab. With a passion for building and leading teams\, Liz strives to inspire people to do their best work\, driving toward impact and serving the needs of educators and students foremost. Liz is a graduate of UC Berkeley and holds a master’s degree in curriculum and teacher education from Stanford. \n \nAbout the Host \nJennifer Ehehalt is the Pittsburgh Regional Manager at Common Sense Education. Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in education. She continues to partner with state-level organizations\, school districts\, and community organizations across the nation to help integrate Common Sense education resources. Jennifer provides educational leadership through consultation with school districts\, professional development-both in-person and virtual\, conference presentations\, and parent university’s. Jennifer sits on the Advisory Council for Kidsburgh and is a champion for Remake Learning Days Across America. Jennifer has a B.S in Elementary Education and an M. Ed. in Educational Leadership. Jennifer was recently named 2019 Alumni of the Year from Edinboro University. \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20200428/
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SUMMARY:Remote Learning Toolkit: Leading and Learning in a Virtual World
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Carl Hooker\, Educator and Author \nSponsored by NetRef \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWe have all been instantly thrown into a world where life and learning has to happen remotely and online. This new world provides many challenges and opportunities for teachers\, leaders\, and families. Companies are quick to provide access to free resources\, but how do we sort through these and provide guidance to our schools as to what works best and what doesn’t? In this fast-paced\, interactive edWebinar\, innovative educator\, Carl Hooker\, provides insights and strategies to help overcome our fears and empower ourselves and our students going forward into this remote learning world. \nMr. Hooker will start by looking at some of the best strategies schools across the country are using when it comes to remote learning. Then\, he’ll discuss tools for teachers that are suddenly forced to transition from face-to-face teaching towards remote teaching. Finally\, he’ll discuss some of the opportunities gained by going remote and how schools might leverage this learning in the now unpredictable future. \nIn this edWebinar\, Mr. Hooker gives special attention to tackling issues around: \n\nConsistency of communication during a long-term shutdown\nHandling equity and access to all of our students\nDiscussing advantages between synchronous and asynchronous learning\nGiving our teachers a toolkit of basics to get started teaching remotely\nSupporting parents suddenly thrust into the role of teacher\n\nEdTech can be a powerful tool to help now more than ever if we use it wisely. If you’ve been thrust into this world of remote learning\, join this edWebinar to learn and discuss best practices for your school or district. If you’re a tech pro\, you’ll learn tips you can share with others in your professional learning community to help them advance in their use of technology when it comes to remote learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to kindergarten through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nCarl Hooker is an educator and author. Carl has been part of an exciting educational shift with technology integration. During his 21 years in education\, Carl has had a wide range of roles\, from teacher to Virtualization Coordinator to Director of Innovation. Wherever he’s taught\, and whatever his role\, Carl has always had one common belief – kids need to drive their own learning. Carl is the author of the six-part book series Mobile Learning Mindset\, which focuses on a different stakeholder and the role each plays in a successful mobile learning initiative. In addition to his work as an author and district leader\, Carl is a keynote speaker\, consultant\, and advisor to multiple edTech start-up companies. He has been named a Tech & Learning “Leader of the Year” and is a member of the Apple Distinguished Educator class of 2013. He is the host of the “Learning Unleashed” podcast through ISTE and the BAM network. \nJoin the Success in a Digital World 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\nEasy to use and integrate\, NetRef is a classroom management solution that helps teachers and students stay focused on learning by managing access to the internet and apps on any device\, including student-owned smartphones. Now operating in schools in 26 states\, NetRef enables schools to maximize their EdTech investments by providing insight into the use of digital learning tools and by empowering teachers to keep students on task when using devices. Learn more at www.net-ref.com.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/digitalworld20200428/
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SUMMARY:Character Education: Interview with Medal of Honor Recipient Florent “Flo” Groberg (Afghanistan)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nPlease watch an edWebinar interview with Medal of Honor Recipient Florent “Flo” Groberg. Captain Groberg was awarded the Medal of Honor for risking his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving in Afghanistan. \nInterviews with Medal of Honor Recipients are part of the Medal of Honor Character Development Program\, a free program that helps students build character and promotes responsible citizenship. The Medal of Honor is awarded for “gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of one’s life\, above and beyond the call of duty.” Those awarded it drew upon their deepest convictions and values in the most challenging of circumstances. Their examples of courage and sacrifice can inspire us as we face our own challenges. \nCaptain Groberg was awarded the Medal of Honor for risking his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving in Afghanistan. On August 8\, 2012\, the personal security detail Captain Groberg was leading came under attack by two suicide bombers. Captain Groberg tackled one of the bombers\, saving numerous lives. As a result of his actions\, he sustained the loss of almost 50% of his left calf muscle along with significant nerve damage\, a blown eardrum\, and a mild traumatic brain injury. Captain Groberg’s extraordinary heroism and selflessness are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service. \nHere are ways you can share this inspiring story and interview with your students: \n\nShare Captain Groberg’s story with your class.\nWatch the recording above to share and discuss with your class.\nTake advantage of the free lessons provided by the Medal of Honor Character Development Program. For shortened activities specifically for you to use while learning has shifted to an online format\, follow the Character Development Program on Facebook.\nPlease note that students are not permitted to log into the recording to protect student privacy.\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to all teachers\, school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nRetired U.S. Army Captain Florent “Flo” Groberg received the Medal of Honor in 2015. Born in France\, Groberg moved to Bethesda\, Maryland when he was 12 and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2001. He attended the University of Maryland\, College Park where he competed in varsity track and cross country. In May 2006\, Groberg graduated from UMD with a bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice. Groberg entered the Army in July 2008 and deployed to Afghanistan in November 2009. In November 2011\, he was assigned as the brigade personal security detachment commander for the Fourth Infantry Brigade Combat Team\, Fourth Infantry Division. He was promoted to captain in August 2012. On August 8\, 2012\, the personal security detail he was leading came under attack by two suicide bombers. Groberg tackled one of the bombers\, saving numerous lives. As a result of his actions\, he sustained the loss of 45 to 50 percent of his left calf muscle along with significant nerve damage\, a blown eardrum\, and a mild traumatic brain injury. Groberg spent his recovery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center from August 2012 through May 2015\, undergoing 33 surgeries. He was medically retired on July 23\, 2015. Groberg’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster\, the Purple Heart\, the Meritorious Service Medal\, the Army Commendation Medal\, the Army Achievement Medal with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster\, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with three Bronze Service Stars; the Global War on Terrorism Medal\, the National Defense Service Medal\, the Army Service Ribbon\, the Overseas Service Ribbon\, the NATO Medal\, the Combat Infantryman Badge\, the U.S. Army Parachutists Badge\, the U.S. Army Ranger Tab\, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. Groberg currently resides in Washington state with his wife and serves as the Director of Veterans Outreach for The Boeing Company. \n\n \nAbout the Host \nCathy Ehlers Metcalf joined the Medal of Honor Character Development Program as Vice President of Education in 2015 after serving as a Regional Curriculum Trainer. She now serves as the Executive Director of Education for the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation. Cathy taught college-level writing for over 33 years in Southern California. Cathy’s father was a World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. Those experiences gave Cathy a great respect for both the Medal of Honor and a passion for service to our Nation’s Veterans. \n \n\nJoin The Medal of Honor Character Development Program community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe Medal of Honor Character Development Program is a curriculum resource built on the values of courage\, commitment\, sacrifice\, citizenship\, integrity\, and patriotism. Its living history videos and accompanying lessons teach students that ordinary people can meet great challenges and make the world around them a better place. Each lesson highlights skills such as writing\, collaboration\, and critical thinking. With two available curriculum options (elementary and secondary)\, the resources are appropriate for K-12 students and beyond. Assignments and activities fit efficiently into existing disciplines\, time periods\, and schedules. \n 
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SUMMARY:A District Spotlight: Shifting to eLearning and How to Measure Effectiveness
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Neal Weaver\, Ph.D.\, Executive Director of Digital Learning\, Santa Fe Public Schools\, NM; and Leo Brehm\, Product Manager\, ENA/CatchOn\nHosted by Monica Cougan\, Product Marketing Manager\, ENA/CatchOn \nSponsored by CatchOn \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edLeader Panel Learn more. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, examine the shift to eLearning with Santa Fe Public Schools in New Mexico. Neal Weaver\, Ph.D.\, Executive Director of Digital Learning at Santa Fe Public Schools\, shares the district’s digital journey from classrooms to eLearning. Learn how this district is using data analytics to ensure students are safe and engaged in their eLearning experiences. In addition to receiving our recommendations and strategies for enhancing your remote learning program\, learn how to evaluate and review your initiatives with CatchOn\, a data analytics program that gives you visibility into your district’s digital learning resources and into usage at school and at home. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel will be of interest to school and district leaders of preK through high school grade levels.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nNeal Weaver\, Ph.D.\, serves as Executive Director of Digital Learning at Santa Fe Public Schools in New Mexico. Through Dr. Weavers’ guidance\, SFPS maintains a future-ready network\, more secure and responsive to the needs of education. In addition\, the district provides the technology needed to support best practice teaching and learning. Dr. Weaver developed a Digital Learning Coach team\, who serve as a critical support in expanding the digital learning for SFPS staff and students. In short\, his goal is to create and develop a culture in which technology serves as a natural\, yet vital\, support for best practice teaching and learning. Dr. Weaver is a National Board-Certified Teacher and a Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL). He holds an M.A. in instructional technology and a Ph.D. in education leadership\, and his dissertation centered on the creation of data-driven professional development programs for K-12 districts. \n \nLeo Brehm serves as the product manager for CatchOn\, Inc. He is an accomplished senior executive\, consultant\, board member\, and thought leader with more than 22 years of success in the education and e-learning industries. Leo has been actively involved in the design and development of the CatchOn API\, which empowers school districts to use data in aggregate with student performance\, leveraging dashboarding business intelligence tools. He has worked for the Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough\, MA as Director of Technology and Digital Learning; Newton\, MA Public Schools as Director of IT and Library Media; Sharon\, MA Public Schools as Director of Technology; and as a consultant at Creativemindz Consulting Group LLC. He has a proven history of dedication to the advancement of learning through a schooling model that is both student-centered and personalized. \n \nAbout the Host \nMonica Cougan is Product Marketing Manager at ENA\, where she leverages her more than 35 years of experience in education and technology to help schools make the most of new technology. Throughout her career\, Monica has been an evangelist for the adoption of technology as a transformative educational tool. She also has extensive experience helping K-12 schools implement 1:1 programs and in disseminating problem-based and project-based learning methodologies that focus on helping each student develop his or her own voice. Throughout Monica’s extensive career\, she has sought out the diverse experiences required to know how to implement positive changes in education: she has served as a classroom teacher\, adjunct professor\, and education consultant for national\, technology-based curriculum companies. Away from the classroom\, she has served as an independent math consultant\, worked in curriculum development\, evaluated research on school-based programs\, and developed professional learning opportunities for educators looking for a new mastery of technology. \n Closed Captioning will be added within two weeks of the live event.  \nJoin the Empower Data Decision-Making community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels. \n\n \nCatchOn is a user-friendly data analytics tool that collects real-time data on every device\, enabling school districts to make data-informed decisions about the apps and online tools their educators and students are using. In 2018\, CatchOn joined forces with ENA\, a leading provider of comprehensive technology solutions to education institutions and libraries across the nation. Collectively\, CatchOn and ENA leverage their respective resources and expertise to deliver critical services and solutions that help school districts produce positive outcomes in the communities they serve.
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SUMMARY:7 Strengths for These Challenging Times: Using SEL and Stories to Sustain Powerful Learning Communities for All
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Pam Allyn\, Senior Vice President of Innovation & Development\, Scholastic Education \nSponsored by Scholastic Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThe loss of routine and the school environment is deeply disorienting\, but together\, we can unite school and home communities to create vibrant\, meaningful experiences to support our students\, families\, and educators in our continued mission of learning. In this edWebinar\, author and literacy expert Pam Allyn shares ways we can continue to support and nurture students and families in these days of unexpected transition and trauma. \nLiteracy is a tool for communication\, connection and growth. It helps us make friends\, relieves stress\, and experience the joys and challenges of resilience centered learning. \nNow\, more than ever before\, children and young adults need literacy as a vital way to maintain a semblance of normalcy\, and to continue learning and growing\, no matter their environment. \nJoin this edWebinar\, as Pam Allyn provides educators with strategies to help students feel the power of their learning community in new and old ways. Using her 7 Strengths model\, a research-based social-emotional learning framework she created as an anchoring tool\, Pam provided concrete ways to help students learn at home with skill-centered approaches for literacy. Educators will leave feeling empowered by her techniques for sustaining joy\, engagement\, and skill-building that they can share with students and families. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to kindergarten through middle school teachers and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nPam Allyn is a world-renowned literacy expert\, author\, and senior vice president of innovation and development at Scholastic Education. She is the founder of LitWorld\, a groundbreaking global literacy movement serving children across the United States and in more than 60 countries. Pam and LitWorld created LitCamp in partnership with Scholastic\, a transformational summer learning solution that combines social-emotional learning and literacy skills development. Pam is the author of 27 books for educators\, leaders\, and families on reading\, writing and quality learning\, including Every Child a Super Reader (Scholastic\, 2015)\, co-authored with Dr. Ernest Morrell. \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\nAt Scholastic Education\, we believe that the development of robust literacy skills is at the very heart of empowering children to thrive in school and in life. For nearly 100 years\, we’ve partnered with districts and schools to inspire lifelong readers and learners. From transformative\, research-based literacy instruction\, to expert professional development\, and groundbreaking family & community engagement\, we partner with educators every step of the way on the path to literacy. \n 
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SUMMARY:Comorbid Disorders and Useful Intervention Techniques for Children with Autism
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Christine Barry\, Ph.D.\, Pediatric Neuropsychologist at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital\, and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center \nSponsored by Monarch Center for Autism\, STAR Autism Support\, and VizZle \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nChildren with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) present with unique strengths and weaknesses. A thorough evaluation is necessary to guide treatment. Individuals with ASD are at an increased risk for medical and psychiatric disorders. In this edWebinar\, Dr. Barry: \n\nDefines diagnostic criteria for ASD and comorbid disorders (e.g.\, ADHD\, Anxiety\, Mood Disorders\, Social Communication Disorder) according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – Fifth Edition (DSM-5)\nDiscusses sleep problems in children with ASD\nIdentifies useful intervention techniques for children with ASD\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of value to preK through high school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, therapists\, social workers\, and other specialists.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nChristine Barry\, Ph.D.\, is a pediatric neuropsychologist at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland\, Ohio\, and an associate professor of pediatrics at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. She is a member of many professional organizations\, including the American Psychological Association\, Ohio Psychological Association\, International Neuropsychological Society\, Autism Society of America\, and National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. The author of several articles on traumatic brain injury in children\, and director of an annual community education series on autism\, Dr. Barry also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. She is a consultant at Monarch Center for Autism and on the Advisory Committee of Milestones Autism Resources. \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nMonarch Center for Autism\, a division of Bellefaire JCB\, is located in Cleveland\, Ohio. Monarch offers a comprehensive array of programs and services for individuals ages three through adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Highlights\, which incorporate Monarch’s visual language treatment model\, include a preschool; day school for children\, adolescents & young adults; transition education program; summer & extended school year programs; therapeutic residential treatment program; adult vocational & supported living programs; and community training. \n \nSTAR Autism Support (SAS) provides curriculum materials\, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with students with autism. Our mission is to help others successfully implement research-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques. We want every child with autism to receive effective instruction! \n \nVizZle provides a library of more than 14\,000 lessons and the tools and media to customize them or create your own from scratch. The lessons can be tailored to any grade level\, assigned to any student\, and played on iPad or Android tablets\, laptop or desktop computers. Data is tracked automatically. This award-winning software is developed collaboratively with educators.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/autism20200430/
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SUMMARY:Interactive History Games: Timely and Topical for Remote Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Leah Potter\, Instructional Designer\, Electric Funstuff; and Kristina Kirtley\, Senior Producer\, Content and Youth Engagement\, WNET New York Public Media \nSponsored by WNET New York Public Media and Mission US \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAs social studies teachers look for immediate solutions to engage students in remote learning\, Mission US – an award-winning series of free\, interactive\, standards-aligned history games – delivers exciting learning opportunities. This edWebinar unpacks strategies for using interactive role-playing games during this time of remote learning and also discuss how games like Mission US (mission-us.org) can support English Language Learners and struggling readers. Viewers will learn how to integrate the games into assignments and use the program’s wealth of teaching resources\, including document-based activities\, writing prompts\, and independent student research\, to immerse students in the drama and decisions that shaped U.S. history. Presenters share examples of how to blend gameplay with extension activities to illustrate how teachers can immediately utilize the content with their students. \nAs a bonus\, viewers will also get a preview of the new Mission US game\, “Prisoner in My Homeland\,” which focuses on the experience of a Japanese American teenage boy who must make difficult choices amid the chaos and terror of incarceration during WWII. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn how Mission US can help students experience personal\, memorable connections with complex historical content\, and continue deepening their learning amid today’s challenging circumstances. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, and instructional technology\, curriculum\, distance learning\, school\, and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nLeah Potter is an instructional designer at Electric Funstuff\, makers of Mission US––the critically acclaimed series of history learning games produced by WNET with over 3 million users. She collaborates on almost all aspects of game design\, from research to story treatment to curriculum development\, and is also Mission US’s lead writer. She also is an adjunct faculty member in New York University’s Public History & Archives program where she teaches courses on digital history. Leah recently co-founded Hats & Ladders\, a social impact company that is innovating career readiness instruction with youth-centered\, game-based learning. Leah holds a B.A. in U.S. history from the University of California-Berkeley and an M.A. in U.S. history from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. \n \nKristina Kirtley is Senior Producer in Kids’ Media and Education at WNET New York Public Media\, New York’s flagship PBS station. She creates educational resources for PBS LearningMedia and manages outreach to support WNET productions like Mission US\, American Masters\, and Films BYkids. She also leads WNET’s Youth Collective\, a youth media and engagement initiative that aims to amplify youth voice and provide a platform for young people to engage in the important work of building a more ethical world. Previously\, Kristina worked for eight years as a project manager at International Cinema Education\, an NGO at the United Nations that uses film to teach students about global issues and she also taught high school English for five years in the Bronx as part of the New York City Teaching Fellows Program. Kristina holds a B.A. in English from Stanford University and an M.A. in education from City College. \nJoin the K-12 Social Studies and Civics: Educating Tomorrow’s Citizens 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 WNET family of companies is a major producer of broadcast and online media for local\, national\, and international audiences\, creating award-winning content in the areas of arts and culture\, news and public affairs\, science and natural history\, documentaries\, and children’s programming.
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SUMMARY:Inspiring Student Empowerment: Moving Beyond Engagement\, Refining Differentiation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Patti Drapeau\, International Educational Consultant\, Author\, and Presenter \nSponsored by Free Spirit Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEmpowerment is a philosophy of teaching and an approach to learning. It is not just another tool for your teaching tool belt. Empowerment is so much more than that. It can be as simple as the feeling students get when their opinions are validated (little e empowerment)\, or it can be as complex as taking action to reduce ocean pollution (big E empowerment). School districts that have begun to shift their focus from engaging students to empowering them\, and from differentiation to personalized learning\, have seen a rise in test scores\, motivation\, attention\, and self-confidence. \nIn this edWebinar\, Patti Drapeau shares practical\, evidence-based practices that focus instruction on empowerment. She provides stories of real ways students have made a difference within their school and beyond\, and delivers powerful messages about student voice\, choice\, and independence. Drapeau presents the results of a survey that indicates the differences between what students say empowers them and what teachers say empowers their students. Discover what happens when teachers give over different degrees of control and let their students direct their own learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar will benefit K–12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, coordinators\, teacher leaders and specialists\, and special and gifted education professionals. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nPatti Drapeau is an internationally active educational consultant\, author\, and presenter\, with more than 25 years of classroom experience. She is the founder of Patti Drapeau Educational Consulting Services and has received the New England Region Gifted and Talented award for outstanding contributions in gifted education and the Maine Educators of the Gifted and Talented award for exemplary service. Patti coached programs such as Odyssey of the Mind\, Future Problem Solving\, Explorer Vision\, and math teams. She also developed a curriculum model for the regular classroom and authored a variety of articles for Maine Exchange\, Teaching Matters\, and Understanding Our Gifted. Her other books include Sparking Student Creativity\, Differentiating with Graphic Organizers\, Differentiated Instruction: Making It Work\, and Great Teaching with Graphic Organizers. Patti currently works as a consultant\, and she is a part-time faculty member at the University of Southern Maine. She lives in Freeport\, Maine. \n \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning\, Positive Behavior\, and Student Achievement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFree Spirit is the leading publisher of learning tools that support young people’s social\, emotional\, and educational needs. We help children and teens think for themselves\, overcome challenges\, and make a difference in the world.
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SUMMARY:CE Quiz for Inspiring Student Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Patti Drapeau\, International Educational Consultant\, Author\, and Presenter \nSponsored by Free Spirit Publishing \nTHE CE QUIZ FOR THIS EDWEBINAR WILL BE AVAILABLE ON:\n MONDAY\, MAY 4th\nPLEASE CHECK BACK THEN. \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEmpowerment is a philosophy of teaching and an approach to learning. It is not just another tool for your teaching tool belt. Empowerment is so much more than that. It can be as simple as the feeling students get when their opinions are validated (little e empowerment)\, or it can be as complex as taking action to reduce ocean pollution (big E empowerment). School districts that have begun to shift their focus from engaging students to empowering them\, and from differentiation to personalized learning\, have seen a rise in test scores\, motivation\, attention\, and self-confidence. \nIn this edWebinar\, Patti Drapeau shares practical\, evidence-based practices that focus instruction on empowerment. She provides stories of real ways students have made a difference within their school and beyond\, and delivers powerful messages about student voice\, choice\, and independence. Drapeau presents the results of a survey that indicates the differences between what students say empowers them and what teachers say empowers their students. Discover what happens when teachers give over different degrees of control and let their students direct their own learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar will benefit K–12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, coordinators\, teacher leaders and specialists\, and special and gifted education professionals. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nPatti Drapeau is an internationally active educational consultant\, author\, and presenter\, with more than 25 years of classroom experience. She is the founder of Patti Drapeau Educational Consulting Services and has received the New England Region Gifted and Talented award for outstanding contributions in gifted education and the Maine Educators of the Gifted and Talented award for exemplary service. Patti coached programs such as Odyssey of the Mind\, Future Problem Solving\, Explorer Vision\, and math teams. She also developed a curriculum model for the regular classroom and authored a variety of articles for Maine Exchange\, Teaching Matters\, and Understanding Our Gifted. Her other books include Sparking Student Creativity\, Differentiating with Graphic Organizers\, Differentiated Instruction: Making It Work\, and Great Teaching with Graphic Organizers. Patti currently works as a consultant\, and she is a part-time faculty member at the University of Southern Maine. She lives in Freeport\, Maine. \n \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning\, Positive Behavior\, and Student Achievement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFree Spirit is the leading publisher of learning tools that support young people’s social\, emotional\, and educational needs. We help children and teens think for themselves\, overcome challenges\, and make a difference in the world.
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SUMMARY:Ethical Challenges in Remote Learning: Student Data Privacy\, Digital Equity\, Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Dan Domenech\, AASA Executive Director; Linnette Attai\, President\, Playwell\, LLC; Dr. Jack Smith\, Superintendent of Schools\, Montgomery County Public Schools\, MD; and Tom Luna\, Former State Superintendent\, Idaho\nHosted by Ann McMullan\, Education Leadership Consultant \nSponsored by The ProEthica® Program \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edLeader Panel Learn more. \nSchool districts today are facing unprecedented challenges to provide and support remote learning and teaching. When teachers and students meet together in a virtual classroom environment they may find themselves at risk since they are now connecting within a new level of exposure and access to their personal lives. It is incumbent upon school leaders to provide guidance on best practices in a remote learning environment to safeguard their schools\, their educators\, and their students.\nThis edLeader Panel focuses on increasing the awareness regarding the risks that schools and districts face as they accelerate remote learning environments. The panelists share ideas to address gaps in these areas: \n\nStudent Data Privacy\nDigital Equity\nLeading Learning\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel will be of benefit to district leaders of all grade levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Daniel A. Domenech has served as executive director of the American Association of School Administrators since July 2008. Daniel has more than 36 years of experience in public education\, 27 of those years he served as a school superintendent. Prior to joining AASA\, Daniel served as the senior vice president for National Urban Markets with McGraw-Hill Education. In this role\, he was responsible for building strong relationships with large school districts nationwide. Prior to his position at McGraw-Hill\, Daniel served for seven years as superintendent of the Fairfax County\, VA\, Public Schools\, the 12th largest school system in the nation with 168\,000 students. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hunter College in New York City and a Ph.D. from Hofstra University in Uniondale\, N.Y. \n \n \nLinnette Attai is the founder of PlayWell\, LLC\, a global privacy and marketing compliance consulting firm. Linnette brings more than twenty-five years of experience to the work\, building organizational compliance programs\, assessing technologies\, providing training\, government relations\, and managing incident response communications. She also serves as virtual chief privacy officer and as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) data protection officer to a range of organizations. Linnette is a recognized expert in the youth and education sectors and speaks nationally on data privacy. She is a TEDx speaker and author of the books\, “Student Data Privacy: Building a School Compliance Program” and “Protecting Student Data Privacy: Classroom Fundamentals.” \n \nDr. Jack Smith began his tenure as superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland on July 1\, 2016. A dedicated\, lifelong educator\, Dr. Smith has been a teacher\, principal\, curriculum director\, and a local superintendent of schools. His goal has always been to provide all students\, regardless of their background\, with options and choices upon graduation. Dr. Smith’s career began as a teacher in Richland\, Washington. In 1992\, he relocated to Tokyo\, Japan\, where he served as an international school principal. He returned to the United States in 1998 and joined Calvert County Public Schools\, where he served in numerous leadership roles and as superintendent of schools for seven years. In 2013\, he was named Maryland Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Smith was appointed Maryland interim state superintendent of schools in September 2015\, having served as chief academic officer with the Maryland State Department of Education from 2013 to 2015. \n \nTom Luna is the former Idaho Superintendent of Education. He was elected Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2006 and served two terms. While serving as State Superintendent\, Tom was elected President of Council of Chief State School Officers\, an organization made up of all 50 state chiefs. In 2009\, Tom was appointed by the US Secretary of Education to the National Assessment Governing Board. Tom was also a member of Chiefs for Change. During Tom’s years as State Superintendent\, Idaho passed arguably the most comprehensive education reforms laws in the country. Some of the accomplishments included modernizing collect bargaining laws\, creating a career ladder for teachers\, expanding school choice by providing facility funding for charter schools and removing arbitrary laws that capped growth. Idaho created the Fast Forward program that gives high school students up to $4100.00 to pay for college credit-bearing courses. Tom worked with educators to create the Idaho Math Initiative and partnered with NASA and Idaho Teacher in Space Barbara Morgan to create the Idaho Science and Aerospace Scholars Academy. \n \nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s Empowered Superintendents Initiative. Ann served as Executive Director\, Educational Technology in the Klein Independent School District\, near Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 professional educators serving 50\,000 students. Ann served as co-chair of Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology\, 2006-2020. Today\, Ann is based in Los Angeles working as a public speaker\, writer\, and education consultant focused on leadership and planning to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the Project Tomorrow advisory council and is a leadership consultant with Executive Service Corps of Southern California\, serving non-profit associations. Ann co-authored Life Lessons in Leadership\, a guide for leaders ages eight to 88. \n Closed Captioning will be added within two weeks of the live event.  \nJoin the Professional Learning & Practice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels. \n\n \nEducational Testing Service (ETS) is the world’s largest nonprofit educational testing and measurement organization. ETS is committed to partnering with institutions of higher education who prepare teacher candidates to enter the profession through a portfolio of products and services that help transform students into teachers. \n\n \nETS\, the ETS logo\, and PROETHICA are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS)\, used under license.
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SUMMARY:Why We Should Reconsider Using Word Problems (And What We Should Be Doing Instead)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Robert Kaplinsky\, Educator\, Speaker\, and Co-Author of HMH AGA and Into AGA\nHosted by Denise Singleton\, Product Marketing Director\, Core Mathematics Marketing\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nSponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nHow do we give students the authentic mathematics experiences they need to navigate the modern world? For example\, a pre-published word problem on the spread of a pandemic doesn’t really mirror real life. Factors that really matter\, like social distancing or a population’s age\, won’t be included. Join this edWebinar as Robert Kaplinsky\, well-known mathematics educator\, author\, and speaker\, discusses how to teach students to build skills they can use to deal with the complexities ahead. \nParticipants will: \n\nLearn how to teach through authentic problem solving\nHelp students build skills they can use to tackle complexities in college\, career\, and beyond\nUnderstand why we can’t keep teaching math the way we were taught\n\nThis edWebinar will be of benefit to middle and high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, math curriculum directors\, coaches\, and department chairs. There will be time to have your questions answered at the end of the presentation. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nRobert Kaplinsky is an educator\, presenter\, and co-author of HMH AGA and Into AGA. He has been an educator since 2003 as a classroom teacher\, teacher specialist for Downey Unified School District in CA\, instructor for the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA)\, and presenter at conferences around the world. He co-founded the website Open Middle\, has been published in Edutopia and Education Week\, is the author of Open Middle Math: Problems That Unlock Student Thinking\, and created the #ObserveMe movement. \n \nAbout the Host \nDenise Singleton has over 25 years of experience as a mathematics educator and educational content marketer. Her conversational style and enthusiasm will engage and entertain you! \n  \n  \n  \nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nHMH mathematics provides a complete\, balanced solution and supports all teachers with a connected teaching system that truly inspires learning to take place in every moment. Partner with HMH to successfully build connections between all learners and educators as we stand ready to journey alongside you in all your learning needs!
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SUMMARY:The Five Pillars of Reading: A Foundation for Literacy Success in a Virtual World
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jason Carroll\, Director of Product Management\, Texthelp; and Kimberly Nix\, Senior Professional Development Manager\, Texthelp \nSponsored by Texthelp \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAll the best things in life start with a strong foundation and the ability to read is a critical building block of every student’s literacy journey. \nEvery child is different\, each one of them unique with their own star qualities\, strengths\, and challenges. And for many students\, being in a class and now learning remotely from home can feel intimidating and even overwhelming\, which can lead to a loss in reading achievement. \nAcademic success isn’t a given for an alarming 60% of US students classified as ‘struggling’. This group includes low performers on The Nation’s Report Card\, as well as English Language Learners\, or those qualifying for an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Factor in students with learning differences like dyslexia\, and that’s an awful lot of students facing an uphill climb each day. \nNow\, can you imagine being able to give every single child in your class – regardless of age or ability – the proper one-on-one support they need while they practice their reading\, even remotely? Imagine helping them understand the meaning of unfamiliar words and giving them a full appreciation of the cadence and content of any reading passage\, whether in the classroom or from home. \nIn this edWebinar\, we explore the five pillars of reading and why they are essential to successfully teach students to read. In particular\, we explore how technology provides that much needed one-on-one support to further develop these pillars and\, in turn\, prevent students from losing reading achievement in times of change and in remote learning environments. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to kindergarten through middle school teachers and school leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nJason Carroll is Director of Product Management at Texthelp. He has trained thousands on the effective use of educational technology throughout the United States and beyond since his start in education over a decade ago. His focus is on helping to make smart\, easy to use products that help diverse learners of all ages succeed and speaks internationally on these topics each year. Jason is a graduate of the Assistive Technology Applications Certificate Program (ATACP) from California State University at Northridge\, holds an M.B.A.\, is a Google Educator\, and Authorized Google Education Trainer. He is a published author\, has taught at the university level\, and served as an independent consultant prior to his position at Texthelp. \n \nKimberly Nix is Senior Professional Development Manager at Texthelp. She has been with Texthelp for 9 years. As a reading and training specialist\, she travels across the United States and Canada to present on Read&Write features and their applications to enhance learning. After 14 years of middle and high school classroom experience\, Kimberly has been working with K-12 and higher education educators on using Literacy Strategies for learning for more than 15 years. She has a B.S. in elementary/middle education and an M.A. in K-12 reading education. \n \nJoin the Literacy and Critical Thinking community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nHello\, we’re Texthelp… We believe that literacy is every student’s passport to academic\, social\, and professional success. It’s our genuine desire to help students understand\, learn\, and express themselves. We create smart\, user-friendly literacy and learning solutions that provide the support each student needs through reading\, writing\, STEM\, and research. Texthelp software continues to be used daily by millions of students and educators throughout schools\, colleges\, and universities worldwide.
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SUMMARY:Technology in Rural Schools: Harnessing the Power of Community
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Donald Benton\, Assistant Commissioner\, Research and Technology\, Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; and Dr. Mary Wegner\, Superintendent\, Sitka School District\, AK\nHosted by Dr. Beth Holland\, Digital Equity and Rural Project Director at CoSN \nCo-hosted by CoSN and edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nFor the final webinar of the Technology in Rural Schools series\, CoSN’s Beth Holland hosts Donald Benton\, Assistant Commissioner\, Research & Development in the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education; and Dr. Mary Wegner\, Superintendent of the Sitka School District in Alaska\, to discuss the challenges and benefits of harnessing the human power of community to truly take the digital leap. Rural districts often exist within close-knit communities that are highly invested in their local schools\, and district leaders can take advantage of this engagement by including parents\, students\, staff\, business leaders\, and community members in their technology initiatives. However\, they also face unique challenges as they strive to find and retain different talents and skills – particularly given remote geographic locations. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular value to superintendents\, assistant superintendents\, district technology leaders\, and school leaders in rural schools. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDonald Benton serves as Assistant Commissioner of Research and Technology for the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. In his role\, Donald oversees technology initiatives and resources such as DESE’s Ambassador Academy\, Arkansas Digital Sandbox\, and Student GPS dashboards as well as the Arkansas Public School Computer Network. Before joining DESE in September 2018\, Donald served as an assistant professor in educational leadership at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia. He also has been the director of the Hot Springs Technology Institute and founded Schools Without Walls\, which provides mobile technology and online learning professional development for technology leaders and educators. He previously served as the director of technology and information\, information technology security officer/disaster recovery\, technology plan developer and E-Rate coordinator at the Hot Springs School District. Donald has a Bachelor of Science in education\, a Master of Science in education\, and an Education Specialist in district-level leadership from Henderson State University. He is pursuing a Doctor of Education in educational technology from Boise State University. \n \nDr. Mary Wegner serves as Superintendent of Sitka School District in Alaska. She seeks to transform the learning landscape to be relevant for today’s learners while ensuring equity in educational opportunities. The Sitka School District is a proud member of the League of Innovative Schools. Mary was honored to be invited to the White House Summit on Technology in Education where President Obama shared Sitka’s story of success in his address. Mary serves on numerous committees and boards that have impact in Sitka and Alaska\, as well as at the national and international levels. A few examples include serving as a Trustee on the Alaska State Council on the Arts\, being a member of the CoSN Rural Advisory Panel\, and sitting on the Board of the International Society for Technology in Education. Mary is passionate about her work on the state and national level in the area of advocacy to promote digital-rich learning environments and the value of public education to society. Mary also works to end homelessness in her home community. \n \nAbout the Host \nDr. Beth Holland serves as Digital Equity and Rural Project Director for the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN). Over the past 20 years\, she has taught in K-12 classrooms\, served as Director of Academic Technology in a PS-8 independent school\, designed professional learning programs for schools around the world\, and developed leadership programs to support systemic change. Additionally\, she is a prolific writer\, researcher\, and speaker. Dr. Holland holds an Education Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Entrepreneurial Leadership in Education from Johns Hopkins University\, a master’s degree (Ed.M.) in Technology\, Innovation\, and Education from Harvard University\, as well as a bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Communications from Northwestern University. \n \nJoin the Tech for Rural Districts 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 CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education.
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SUMMARY:How to Build a Partnership with Parents and Families as They Lead Education in the Home
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Barbara Steinberg\, Founder\, PDX Reading\nHosted by Terrie Noland\, C.A.L.P.\, Vice President\, Educator Initiatives\, Learning Ally \nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAs educators\, we are facing an unprecedented challenge – supporting student learning remotely. Teaching and learning outside the walls of our classrooms can be effective and engaging; we just need to enlist the help of parents and families to carry out the continuation of learning at home. The greatest asset we have as an educator is to extend our hands through the reach of the adults surrounding the students.  Watch Barbara Steinberg in this edWebinar as she reveals essential aspects of forging this relationship that can create active ongoing learning. This edWebinar provides information on: \n\nHow to build a dynamic partnership with parents and families\nUnderstanding the best FREE virtual math and reading tools\nEffectively using virtual tools that make learning at home simple for the parents and families and engaging for the students\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to preK through elementary teachers and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nBarbara Steinberg is the founder and owner of PDX Reading Specialist\, an organization whose mission is to Inspire Individuals to Become CONFIDENT and CAPABLE learners through remediation\, accommodation\, and inspiration. She has been educating\, mentoring\, and inspiring students and educators for over 25 years\, first as a classroom teacher and now as a dyslexia and educational consultant. Barbara is passionate about educating and supporting those who work with struggling learners\, and when not working with students herself\, shares her wealth of knowledge and years of experience with fellow educators\, parents\, and students themselves. \n \nAbout the Host \nTerrie Noland is Vice President of Educator Initiatives at Learning Ally\, where she works to develop engagement programs\, shares knowledge through strategic relationships\, and develops communities for educators. She has more than 25 years of experience as both a motivational leader and developer of content for educators and administrators. She has had the opportunity to lead and facilitate groups numbering in the thousands\, inspiring them around a transformational change in their approach to struggling readers. Terrie is certified as an Academic Language Practitioner and is currently working towards a Ph.D. in literacy\, with an emphasis in educational leadership from St. John’s University. She is also a certified John Maxwell speaker and facilitator. \n  \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Ally is a leading education solutions organization committed to transforming the lives of struggling learners. The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is a proven reading accommodation comprised of human-read audiobooks\, student centric features and a suite of teacher resources. Used in more than 17\,000 schools\, this solution successfully helps students with reading deficits become engaged learners and reach their academic potential.
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SUMMARY:Happy and Healthy at Home: Student Mental Health and Distance Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Lisa Strohman\, Psychologist\, Author\, and Founder of Digital Citizen Academy; Dr. Susan Enfield\, Superintendent\, Highline Public Schools\, WA; Dr. Tom Leonard\, Superintendent\, Eanes Independent School District\, TX; and Dr. Michael Muñoz\, Superintendent\, Rochester Public Schools\, MN\nHosted by Annie Galvin Teich\, Writer\, Editor\, and K-12 Market Specialist \nSponsored by Gaggle \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nToday’s students are experiencing an unprecedented shift in the way they learn. School buildings across the country have closed in response to the pandemic\, affecting more than 55 million students. Educators have worked hard to move to distance learning\, ensuring that students can still be engaged in their education from home. But with more than a dozen states announcing their intention to keep buildings closed for the rest of the semester\, it’s unlikely that students will return to their normal routines anytime soon. \nDistance learning can be challenging and isolating for students\, who may feel disconnected from friends and teachers. Educators can get a sense of students’ mental health and well-being in the classroom\, but losing that face-to-face contact makes it harder to gauge how students are doing during this stressful time. While schools may have protocols in place to support struggling students on campus\, educators may be unsure of how they can help remotely. \nWatch this edWebinar for a discussion about this “new normal” of distance learning. We dive into the trends of how and what students are doing as seen through Gaggle’s data\, as well as how educators can keep students safe and connected while they learn at home. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to school and district leaders of elementary through high school grade levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Lisa Strohman is a clinical psychologist\, author\, public speaker and the founder and director of Digital Citizen Academy. She established Digital Citizen Academy to proactively prevent and educate students\, educators\, and parents on the issues resulting from technology use and misuse. Dr. Strohman has spent more than a decade working with adolescents and families in her private practice and a career working with schools to address challenges with student mental health and well-being. In addition\, Dr. Strohman was a Visiting Scholar for the FBI working on homicidal pedophilia when Columbine occurred\, giving her the opportunity to be on the front lines of how technology impacts our youth. She has continued to work with law enforcement and the FBI on safety and cybercrimes involving adolescents\, while also lending her knowledge and guidance to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. \n \nDr. Susan Enfield serves as Superintendent of Highline Public Schools in Washington. Knowing every student by name\, strength\, and need is the promise of Highline Public Schools. Under the leadership of Dr. Enfield\, the district is delivering on this promise by implementing a bold strategic plan committed to ensuring that students graduate bilingual and biliterate with problem-solving and critical thinking skills that will prepare them for the future they choose. \nA former high school English\, journalism\, and ELL teacher\, Dr. Enfield served as Chief Academic Officer and then as Interim Superintendent for Seattle Public Schools before coming to Highline in 2012. She previously held leadership positions in Evergreen Public Schools (Vancouver\, WA)\, Portland Public Schools\, and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. \n \nDr. Tom Leonard serves as Superintendent of Eanes Independent School District in Texas. Since joining the highly- acclaimed Eanes ISD in July 2014\, Dr. Leonard has focused on transparency\, building relationships\, and communication with the many constituents throughout the district. Under his leadership\, the district passed an $80 million bond in 2019\, a Tax Ratification Election in 2017\, a $52.5 million bond in 2015\, launched a Kindergarten Spanish Immersion program at four elementary schools\, and started a Westlake High School Business Incubator program that saw five teams receive funding in its inaugural year. He was recently named Citizen of the Year by the Westlake Chamber of Commerce. \n \n \nDr. Michael Muñoz serves as Superintendent of Rochester Public Schools in Minnesota. Dr. Muñoz began his tenure in this role in 2011. He works collaboratively with staff\, students\, and the community to inspire\, challenge\, and empower all students with the knowledge and skills required to reach their full potential\, to contribute to future generations\, and to become involved members of a global community. Board members and stakeholders describe Dr. Muñoz as having extensive knowledge of all academic programs and services\, as an advocate for high achievement for all\, an excellent communicator\, and a visionary leader. He engages the community\, is collaborative in his work\, and is highly respected by his staff as a productive and positive leader. \n \nAbout the Host \nAnnie Galvin Teich is a writer\, editor\, and content marketer who has spent more than 25 years working in educational publishing and education technology. She has significant experience in sales and marketing\, business development\, corporate communications\, copywriting\, and product development. \n \nJoin the School Health & Safety 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\nGaggle provides school safety products and solutions to the K-12 market. Using both artificial intelligence and trained safety experts\, Gaggle’s early-warning system proactively assists districts 24/7/365 in the prevention of suicide\, bullying\, inappropriate behaviors\, school violence\, and other harmful situations. Gaggle has helped hundreds of districts avoid tragedies and save lives\, while also protecting their liability.
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Education for Emergent Bilinguals
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Maya Goodall\, M.Ed.\, M.A\, Senior Director of EL Curriculum\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Rosetta Stone \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEmergent bilinguals\, or English language learners (ELLs)\, currently represent 10 percent of all students in US public schools. By 2025\, one in four students will be an emergent bilingual. How can educators help to ensure the success of this growing student population? \nFrom this edWebinar\, viewers will: \n\nGain an overview of today’s emergent bilingual population—some of the statistics may surprise you\nLearn about the asset model of education—why it’s necessary and how it supports bilingualism\nDiscuss the difference between multicultural and culturally responsive—an important distinction\nReview six characteristics of culturally responsive teaching—from understanding accent varieties to incorporating education technology\n\nEducators will benefit from strategies that they can apply to their own culturally responsive classrooms. This recorded edWebinar is designed for K–12 teachers\, instructional coordinators\, curriculum directors\, and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMaya Goodall\, M.Ed.\, M.A.\, Senior Director of EL Curriculum at Lexia Learning\, has worked in education for over 20 years\, teaching both nationally and internationally. Maya has a rich professional background that includes teaching in the classroom\, coaching\, training\, and implementing and designing curriculum with measurable outcomes. She founded Lingual Learning\, a curriculum company dedicated to helping students become confidently bilingual. Maya speaks three languages and holds an M.Ed. and MA in applied linguistics. \n  \nJoin the Helping ELL/ESL Students Succeed community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nRosetta Stone Inc. provides cutting-edge interactive technology that is changing the way the world learns languages. The company’s proprietary learning techniques—acclaimed for their power to unlock the natural language-learning ability in everyone—are used by schools\, businesses\, government organizations and millions of individuals around the world. Rosetta Stone offers courses in 30 languages\, from the most commonly spoken (like English\, Spanish and Mandarin) to the less prominent (including Swahili\, Swedish and Tagalog). The company’s core belief is that learning to speak a language should be a natural and instinctive process\, and that interactive technology can activate the language immersion method powerfully for learners of any age.
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SUMMARY:Happy and Calm: The Best Tools for Mindfulness Now
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bari Koral\, Kids Yoga Expert\, and Popular Recording Artist \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nNavigating our world can be challenging\, but the right mindfulness tools can make all the difference. In this edWebinar\, kids yoga expert and popular recording artist Bari Koral will share some of the best mindfulness tools you can use right now for peace at home and at school. Following up on her first two popular mindfulness edWebinars\, Bari will bring a powerful review\, new methods\, and fresh perspective. \nIn this edWebinar\, Bari discusses: \n\nSupporting your students: Discover the beloved tools that will create a magical discipline\, help children calm their brain\, and self-regulate.\nSupporting yourself: Learn Bari’s best techniques for reducing anxiety in minutes.\nThe latest science about how mindfulness supports growth and development\, so you feel ready to implement these powerful tools right away.\n\nWhether you are new to mindfulness or have been teaching for a while\, Bari helps reignite your confidence and accelerate your learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of benefit to preK through elementary teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and anyone who works with children. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nBari Koral is a kids yogi and award-winning recording artist. Bari’s songs and approachable yoga and mindfulness curriculum are used on a regular basis around the world. She is considered a pioneer in the world of kids yoga. To date\, she has presented to over 30\,000 teachers and counting on how to incorporate yoga into the classroom based on her beloved songs and activities. She has performed multiple times at the White House and has appeared in the NY Times and People Magazine. \n  \nJoin the Classroom Management for Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nKaplan Early Learning Company is a leading international provider of products and services that enhance children’s learning.
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SUMMARY:Online Learning During COVID-19: Data\, Stories\, and Tips from the School Front Lines
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Julie Evans\, CEO\, Project Tomorrow; and Chris O’Neal\, Solutions Engineer\, Blackboard \nSponsored by Blackboard \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nK-12 education looks completely different today than it did two months ago. Every district and school has had to rapidly adjust to digital\, at-home learning to continue education. The pace\, tools\, and resources available for making this change differ from state to state and school to school. \nDr. Julie Evans\, CEO of Project Tomorrow\, has been talking to parents\, students\, and educators about the impacts of going digital and the findings are alarming. Watch this edWebinar to hear her findings from schools across the country. \nWe also share 10 action-oriented tips for how to make the transition to a digital classroom from former teacher Chris O’Neal. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, curriculum leaders\, special ed leaders\, IT leaders\, and superintendents. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Julie A. Evans is the CEO of Project Tomorrow and is the founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project which annually collects and reports on the authentic views of 400\,000 K-12 students\, parents\, and educators on education issues each year. Dr. Evans serves as the chief researcher on the Speak Up Project as well as leading research efforts on the impact of digital content\, tools\, and resources in both K-12 and higher education. Prior to this position\, Dr. Evans enjoyed a successful entrepreneurial career in the technology industry including two education technology startups. She is a graduate of Brown University and earned her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of California\, San Diego and California State University San Marcos. Dr. Evans serves on several boards and advisory councils and is a frequent speaker and writer on K-12 and higher education issues around digital learning. \n \nChris O’Neal began his career in Louisiana as an elementary and middle school teacher\, then became a district technology and professional-development coordinator\, and eventually director of educational technology for the state of Louisiana. From there\, he began work in graduate school at the University of Virginia\, where he led a statewide leadership development program for school administrators. Chris has provided ongoing consulting to ISTE (the International Society for Technology in Education)\, many state departments of education\, and numerous national and international educational organizations. He has been profiled as a “Shaper of our Future” by Converge magazine and received the Making it Happen award for educational technology leaders. He has also authored a book for improving school culture through the effective use of data. \n \nJoin the Connected Teaching and 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 Blackboard\, we’re shaping the future of education with big ideas that are transforming the face of education. Every day we’re helping millions of people around the world find new ways to learn\, connect and advance. With innovative technologies and solutions we’re bringing them closer to the knowledge they seek and the potential they can achieve. \n 
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SUMMARY:Strategic Technology Planning: Aligning Priorities\, Costs\, Outcomes and Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jeanne Barker\, Director of Schools\, Lenoir City School System\, TN; Dr. Chris Gaines\, Superintendent\, Mehlville School District\, MO; and Dr. Randy Ziegenfuss\, Superintendent\, Salisbury Township School District\, PA \nProgram Host and Moderator: Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN Empowered Superintendents Initiative \nSponsored by ClassLink\nThis edWebinar series is co-hosted by CoSN\, AASA\, and edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nOver 50% of U.S. school districts and about one third of all public schools in the nation are located in rural areas. Successfully leading digital transformations within rural school districts has a tremendous impact on our nation as a whole. \nTechnology planning and investments can typically be quite complicated. Often the challenges begin almost from the moment a district begins to consider next steps in a comprehensive technology plan. With tight budgets and multiple stakeholders involved\, each with valid concerns\, along with the constant evolution of technology tools and resources\, a framework for evaluating technology initiatives and guidelines for arriving at well-supported decisions are more important than ever before. \nWatch this edWebinar with three tech-savvy superintendents\, from three different states\, as they share how they lead their districts in creating technology plans that align priorities\, costs\, and outcomes and also assure that the ability to sustain technology initiatives over time is part of the planning process. Each superintendent explains their strategies and imparts their expertise on the total cost of ownership\, student outcomes\, budget management\, and the value of investment. Tools and resources to evaluate\, rethink and strengthen technology planning and decision making will be shared. \nGiven the current challenges involved with the efforts to continue teaching and learning in the midst of multiple school closures\, the issues involved in school districts’ strategic technology planning are now more urgent and relevant than ever. Our three superintendents share strategies they have implemented to lead learning for all students in their school districts during these most unprecedented and complex times. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular value to school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders.  \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Jeanne Barker is the director of schools for Lenoir City School District in Lenoir City\, Tennessee. She earned her Ed.D. in educational leadership in 2011 from Trevecca Nazarene University. Her dissertation is entitled\, The Effects of an Individual Academic Plan on Improving Student Achievement. Utilizing technology to deliver individualized instruction to each student is a goal of the one-to-one program in Lenoir City Schools. Her goal is to ensure that every student has the skills to achieve their hopes\, dreams and aspirations. Dr. Barker serves on the boards for the Loudon County Educational Foundation\, Little Tennessee Valley Educational Cooperative\, Rotary International\, and the Boys and Girls Club of Loudon County. She is also a 2013 Leadership Loudon graduate and a 2019 representative for Loudon County in the Tennessee Regional Leadership Class. Dr. Barker has also served as a principal\, a middle school technology/instructional coordinator\, grant writer\, and teacher. \n \nDr. Chris Gaines is Superintendent of Mehlville School District in suburban St. Louis. Dr. Gaines previously served as superintendent of Missouri’s Crawford County R-I and Wright City R-II school districts. Under Dr. Gaines’ leadership\, Mehlville is expanding opportunities for students. In 2017 the district opened MOSAIC\, a personalized learning elementary school\, and created the MyPath program\, which allows high school students to create their own class. The AASA Digital Consortium visited these programs in the spring of 2018 to gain insight into emerging models of best practices using digital media to support engaging learning experiences. This year Mehlville opened academies at each middle school to expand personalized learning experiences at the middle school level. Dr. Gaines holds degrees from Southeast Missouri State University and earned his doctorate at St. Louis University. He is a member of numerous professional associations and served as the 2018-2019 President of AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. \n \nDr. Randy Ziegenfuss\, Superintendent of Salisbury Township School District in Pennsylvania\, is an educational disruption designer. He is passionate about moving K-12 schools away from the dominant “school” paradigm and conversation to a learner-centered\, learner-friendly design responsive to the context of the ever-changing\, technology-rich world we live in. He strives to answer the question: What new leadership competencies does it take to truly transform our schools—to create a new form of education? You can read his blog and listen to his podcasts\, Shift Your Paradigm and TL Talk Radio. \n \nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s Empowered Superintendents Initiative. Ann served as Executive Director\, Educational Technology in the Klein Independent School District\, near Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 professional educators serving 50\,000 students. Ann served as co-chair of Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology\, 2006-2020. Today\, Ann is based in Los Angeles working as a public speaker\, writer\, and education consultant focused on leadership and planning to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the Project Tomorrow advisory council and is a leadership consultant with Executive Service Corps of Southern California\, serving non-profit associations. Ann co-authored Life Lessons in Leadership\, a guide for leaders ages eight to 88. \n  \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 \nClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink® OneClick® includes a library of over 5\,000 single sign-on apps and instant links to file folders at school and on Google\, Office 365\, and Dropbox cloud drives. ClassLink Roster Server easily and securely delivers class rosters to any publisher using open technology standards. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need. Accessible from any computer\, tablet or smartphone\, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives.
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