BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//edWeb - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:edWeb X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://home.edweb.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for edWeb REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T205626Z CREATED:20260319T155402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T205626Z UID:11887043-1776700800-1776704400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Using AI to Measure the Efficacy of Professional Learning DESCRIPTION:A Conversation with Lisa Schmucki\, Founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, and Thor Prichard\, President and CEO of Clarity Innovations \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nIn this edWebinar\, Lisa Schmucki\, Founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, and Thor Prichard\, President and CEO of Clarity Innovations\, discuss how using AI to analyze large collections of data can shed light on the efficacy of professional learning. \nFor 30 years\, Clarity Innovations has worked at the intersection of education and technology to help organizations create products and services that help improve the process and practice of teaching and learning with technology. Lisa interviews Thor about how AI can be used to help uncover trends\, themes\, and insights from large data sets to inform instructional practice and professional learning\, as well as product development and implementation support. \nedWeb is using AI to aggregate and analyze professional learning at an unprecedented scale. Lisa and Thor discuss how edWeb is using AI to analyze educators’ professional learning goals and the impact edWeb has on professional practice and student learning. edWeb has also been able to look at data across the country on the impact of technology on educator practice and student learning at a time when technology in schools is being restricted in many states. \nWe look forward to feedback from viewers on identifying different ways of using AI to analyze and identify insights that lead to better professional learning experiences overall. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to educators and anyone working in the education industry. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLisa Schmucki is the founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, which has grown into an award-winning professional learning network and global community of 1 million educators over the past 18 years. Lisa has 40 years of experience in educational publishing\, media\, and online learning. She serves on the Board of NCTET (National Coalition for Technology in Education & Training)\, the Expert Network for ERDI (Education Research and Development Institute)\, the Project Tomorrow SpeakUp Council\, the EdSAFE Industry Council\, the SIIA AI Transparency Working Group\, and is a Trustee for the Charles Blaschke EdTech Fund. She is a graduate of Princeton University and has a master’s degree from the Stern School of Business at NYU. Lisa is featured in InnovateHERS: Why Purpose-Driven Women Rise to the Top by Barbara Kurshan and Kathy Hurley. \n\n \nThor Prichard leads Clarity Innovations\, a team of education practitioners\, designers\, and product developers that help publishers\, technology companies\, solution providers\, and nonprofit organizations better align their offerings to improve the process and practice of K-12 teaching and learning. When he’s not experimenting with promising technologies and digital pedagogies to identify potential areas of convergence the K-12 education market will discover and embrace 3-5 years from now\, Thor is consulting with clients the likes of Microsoft\, Intel\, Adobe\, Digital Promise\, Common Sense Media\, Teaching Channel\, CORE Learning\, and PBLworks on their education product strategy and technology innovation plans. Thor holds a degree in cognitive psychology from Reed College in Oregon and enjoys long-distance offshore sailing. \n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Artificial Intelligence in Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ai20260420/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Education Research/Evidence,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260403-ai-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T170452Z CREATED:20260406T010335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T170452Z UID:11980306-1776772800-1776776400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:K–12 Instructional Strategies for Financial Literacy Month: From Foundations to Futures DESCRIPTION:Presented by Allison Kapitanoff\, Instructional Design Manager\, Discovery Education \nSponsored by Discovery Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nFinancial Literacy Month is an opportunity to help students build the knowledge and confidence they need to make real‑world financial decisions. In this edWebinar\, educators explore free\, standards‑aligned resources designed to support financial learning across the entire K–12 journey. \nFor younger learners (K–8)\, the materials focus on building early financial habits and vocabulary through engaging lessons\, classroom activities\, and optional family extensions. For older students (6–12)\, the resources deepen understanding of economic concepts using real‑world examples\, industry perspectives\, and hands‑on learning experiences. \nEducators gain practical strategies and ready‑to‑use resources for any grade level\, including: \n\nReal‑world scenarios that make financial concepts meaningful\nCollaborative problem solving that strengthens decision making\nCross‑curricular connections across math\, social studies\, STEM\, and ELA\nFamily engagement activities that extend learning beyond school\n\nViewers leave with turnkey materials and actionable strategies that support students’ financial understanding from foundational skills through high‑school readiness. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K–12 teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAllison Kapitanoff is a veteran educator\, nationally and internationally recognized curriculum designer\, and founder of Thinking Kap Educational Services\, LLC. She spent over 20 years educating children of all ages and abilities\, has worked with both building-level and district-level administrations\, and has written curricula for school districts\, STEM programs\, college programs\, national testing\, and corporate clients. She is also a recognized professional development presenter and curriculum trainer. Allison provides curriculum support for Pathway to Financial Success in Schools\, Futures Fundamentals\, Econ Essentials\, and CME Group’s Behavioral Economics resources. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Real World Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nDiscovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources\, engaging content\, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Through its award-winning digital textbooks\, multimedia resources\, and the largest professional learning network of its kind\, Discovery Education is transforming teaching and learning and improving academic achievement around the globe. \n\n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/realworldliteracy20260421/ CATEGORIES:Business Ed and Entrepreneurship,Financial Literacy,Mathematics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260421-realworldliteracy-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T175847Z CREATED:20260324T171152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T175847Z UID:11905467-1776776400-1776780000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Designing Learning Walks as Professional Learning DESCRIPTION:Presented by Krysten Wendell\, Vice President of Program & Partnerships\, New Teacher Center; and Dr. Lisa Schmitt\, Senior Director\, Impact\, New Teacher Center \nSponsored by New Teacher Center \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nIn this edWebinar\, presenters from the New Teacher Center outline a practical approach to learning walks as powerful professional learning for school teams. From preparation to observation to collaborative reflection to action\, these steps ensure learning walks have legs. \nThis session provides a structure for classroom observations that result in meaningful instructional conversations. Support your team to engage in collective learning\, with a focus on critical pre-walk planning\, alignment during the walk\, and post-walk analysis and action. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, professional learning leaders\, instructional leaders\, and curriculum specialists. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAs Vice President of Program & Partnerships at New Teacher Center (NTC)\, Krysten Wendell drives the organization’s mission to forge vibrant classrooms by aligning district partnerships with internal strategy. She focuses on creating integrated learning environments that support the growth of students\, teachers\, and school leaders alike. In her current leadership capacity\, she ensures that NTC’s school-facing work is both high impact and centered on educational equity. \n \nDr. Lisa Schmitt leads the vision\, design\, and implementation of New Teacher Center’s (NTC) impact strategy as Senior Director of Impact. She oversees large-scale data systems and practical tools for impact evaluation and continuous improvement. Dr. Schmitt also manages NTC’s federal grant research agenda and champions the integration of academic\, social\, and emotional learning to support diverse student needs. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Accelerate Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nNew Teacher Center (NTC) builds a stronger\, more resilient educator workforce from day one. Our research-backed\, personalized support helps teachers stay\, grow\, and lead—strengthening retention\, fostering collaboration\, and supporting leadership pathways. The result: skilled school teams where every student experiences strong relationships\, consistent support\, and high-quality instruction. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/accelerate20260421/ CATEGORIES:Educator Self-Care and Wellness,Professional Development,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260421-accelerate-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T160000 DTSTAMP:20260921T142105Z CREATED:20260324T182748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T142105Z UID:11906523-1776783600-1776787200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Breaking Down Instructional Silos: Building Literacy\, Math\, and Future-Ready Skills in Elementary School DESCRIPTION:Presented by Suzanne Martin\, Fifth-Grade Teacher\, Darnaby Elementary School (OK); Jesus Silva\, Third-Grade Bilingual Teacher\, Monroe Elementary School (CA); Zachary Morolda\, Director of Innovative & Community Programs\, Equity & Careers Technology\, Monroe Township School District (NJ); and Sylvia Huff\, Ph.D.\, Senior Vice President of Research\, Project Lead The Way \nSponsored by Project Lead The Way \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nToday’s elementary classrooms are becoming a critical starting point for planting the seeds of future-ready learning. Too often\, however\, with all of the curricular requirements\, there’s limited time for teachers to add one more thing. This edLeader Panel isn’t about adding more. It’s about unlocking more. It explores how breaking down instructional silos and expanding interdisciplinary approaches can help elementary educators strengthen core academic outcomes while building the transferable skills students need for the future. \nUsing an interdisciplinary lens\, we look at how STEM-focused literacy and math can harness students’ attention by providing the “why\,” and can become powerful entry points for problem solving\, collaboration\, communication\, and early career awareness without overwhelming already stretched-thin teachers. Viewers see how integrated instruction helps students make meaningful connections across subjects\, boosts engagement and confidence\, and deepens understanding in ELA\, math\, and science. \nBy the end of this session\, viewers are able to: \n\nDescribe the benefits of interdisciplinary instruction in elementary classrooms and emphasize how interdisciplinary approaches can strengthen literacy and math outcomes while supporting the development of future-ready skills\nIdentify strategies for integrating STEM-focused literacy and math that promote problem solving\, collaboration\, and communication without adding to teachers’ workload\nExplore examples of integrated instruction that help students make meaningful connections across ELA\, math\, and science\nApply practical\, time-efficient approaches that build on existing curricula to increase student engagement and confidence\nArticulate the rationale and proof points for interdisciplinary learning to support instructional decision making and schoolwide alignment\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to elementary school leaders and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSuzanne Martin is a fifth-grade teacher at Darnaby Elementary School in the Union Public Schools in Tulsa\, Oklahoma. She is a PLTW Master Teacher\, helping to train other educators\, promoting hands-on\, project-based learning. She emphasizes early participation in STEM for students\, as they can build strong foundations of transportable skills that can serve them into middle and high school. \n \nJesus Silva is an experienced educator with 29 years in education in Santa Ana\, California. Over the course of his career\, he has served as an elementary classroom teacher\, bilingual teacher\, and Future Ready Coach\, supporting teachers in integrating technology and innovative practices in the classroom. He earned his bachelor’s degree from California State University\, Long Beach\, where he studied marine biology with minors in organic chemistry and Latin American literature. He later completed a master’s degree in educational technology from Concordia University. Jesus is passionate about bilingual education\, STEM learning\, and hands-on experiences that inspire curiosity and creativity in students. Throughout his career\, he has worked to expand opportunities for students by supporting innovative programs and integrating technology to enhance teaching and learning. \n \nZachary Morolda serves as Director of Innovative & Community Programming\, Equity\, and Career Technology for Monroe Township School District\, where he leads enrichment\, CTE\, and equity-driven initiatives while overseeing strategic communications\, public relations\, and community engagement. He also serves as K–12 Supervisor for Career Technology and Gifted & Talented programs\, guiding over 60 educators and directing new program development. \nRecognized in 2025 by Project Lead The Way as an Outstanding Administrator\, Zach has been instrumental in expanding STEM\, arts\, business\, and athletics programming. Prior to education\, he built a successful career in sports marketing and public relations\, working with major organizations including the U.S. Army\, Reebok\, NBC\, and Sony PlayStation. An active presenter and thought leader\, Zach frequently speaks on innovative program design and school improvement. He is currently pursuing his doctorate and consulting in educational strategy. Outside of work\, he enjoys surfing\, wrestling\, and distance running. \n \nSylvia Huff\, Ph.D.\, is the Senior Vice President of Research at Project Lead The Way (PLTW). As SVP of Research\, she is responsible for guiding PLTW’s research agenda and leading the team that evaluates the organization’s impact on both students and teachers. Before serving as SVP of Research\, she was PLTW’s Vice President of Research. Prior to joining PLTW\, Dr. Huff gained applied research experience in both the public and private sectors—serving as the Executive Director of Research\, Evaluation & Assessment for the St. Cloud Public Schools in St. Cloud\, Minnesota\, and as a Research Director for Pearson\, respectively. Dr. Huff earned a Ph.D. in brain and cognitive sciences (psychology) from Southern Illinois University\, Carbondale\, and an Executive MBA from Howard University. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in the Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology program at Washington University in St. Louis. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Career\, Technical\, and Adult Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n \n \n Inspiring PreK-12 Students and Teachers in Thousands of Schools Across the U.S. \nSchool and district leaders need a solution that cultivates confidence and career readiness—and PLTW checks all the boxes. As a nonprofit organization founded by educators and driven by education leaders\, we’ve spent more than 28 years equipping students with the technical knowledge\, transferable skills\, and career confidence they need to thrive—through programs that integrate real-world industry partnerships\, best-in-class teacher training\, and our proven activity-\, project-\, problem-based (APB) instructional model. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/cte20260421/ CATEGORIES:Curriculum Development,edLeader Panel,Literacy,Mathematics,Student Engagement and Motivation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260421-cte-event_panel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T210120Z CREATED:20260331T190812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T210120Z UID:11938158-1776787200-1776790800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Build Text-Based Insight Through Academic Discourse: From Checking to Constructing DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Mitchell Brookins\, Former Teacher\, Current Educational Consultant\, Brookins Consulting\nModerated by Pam Austin\, Professional Learning Facilitators Manager\, Voyager Sopris Learning \nSponsored by Voyager Sopris Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nDoes classroom discussion feel like pulling teeth? Or maybe your students are talking\, but the conversation still isn’t as deep\, insightful\, or meaningful as you know it could be. If you’ve ever imagined a classroom where you and your students can truly get lost in a text—wrestling with ideas\, building insight\, and shaping understanding together—this edWebinar is for you. \n\nSkilled readers capture the essence of a text\, and discussion plays a critical role in helping them make sense of it. \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Mitchell Brookins shows how to move beyond questions that check for understanding and toward using academic discourse to construct it. You learn how to identify critical ideas in a text\, guide student thinking using cognitive routines\, and press for clarity so students move beyond first answers to deeper\, text-based insight. \nYou learn how to: \n\nIdentify the critical ideas in a text that are worth stopping and building around\nUse cognitive routines to probe student thinking and generate strong inferences\nPress and refine responses so students develop clear\, text-based understanding\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to grades 5–12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Mitchell Brookins is a literacy practitioner and national education consultant with more than 20 years of experience across K–12 education as a teacher\, instructional coach\, school administrator\, and district leader. His work focuses on strengthening reading comprehension instruction and supporting students in engaging with complex texts. \nAs a school administrator in New Orleans\, Dr. Brookins led instructional improvement efforts that produced measurable gains\, including raising DIBELS proficiency from 43% to 72%\, increasing LEAP performance by 16 percentage points\, and improving school letter grades from “D” to “C” within one year. He now contributes to national literacy conversations through conference presentations and media appearances\, including Amplify’s Science of Reading podcast Beyond My Years (2026)\, The Reading League Conference\, and Keys to Literacy. As Managing Director at Leading Educators\, he supports districtwide literacy improvement efforts across multiple school systems nationwide. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nPam Austin\, Professional Learning Facilitators Manager for Voyager Sopris Learning\, has over 35 years of experience as an educator. She has worked as a Professional Learning Facilitator Manager with over 17 years of experience in training and supporting districts in various literacy and numeracy interventions for Voyager Sopris Learning in addition to delivering LETRS professional development sessions. She has also shared her love of proven VSL solutions as a Product Marketing Manager when she began her role as an EDVIEW360 podcast host in 2019 and continues to this day. Her goal is to aid teachers in changing the lives of students so that they not only become proficient and successful learners but also individuals confident in pursuing personal and professional life goals. \nShe previously held the role of Literacy Specialist at the Center for Development and Learning (CDL) now the Center for Literacy and Learning. As an educator in the New Orleans Public Schools for 14 years\, she served as an elementary teacher\, a reading interventionist\, a school-based reading coach\, and a central office field literacy facilitator. These varying roles allowed her to gain a myriad of experiences that has enhanced her ability to work in collaboration with other educators\, schools\, and districts for impactful professional learning. Pam’s first steps into a lifelong career as an educator began as a fourth-grade teacher in a small school in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. And the journey continues… \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nVoyager Sopris Learning® is the specialist in reading\, writing\, and math intervention. Fully focused on intervention\, we have established four decades of results that demonstrate the efficacy of our solutions. Providing a holistic offering of reading\, writing\, and math interventions and assessments\, our solutions help educators create strong\, sustainable foundations to ensure academic success for all students. \n\n \n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20260421/ CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Student Agency and Voice,Student Engagement and Motivation,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260421-teach2read-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T175957Z CREATED:20260320T172303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T175957Z UID:11892553-1776862800-1776866400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Strategies for Early Childhood Program Growth: Advocacy Beyond Your Four Walls DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dawn Alexander\, Executive Director\, Early Childhood Education Association of Colorado; Maria-Isabel Ballivian\, Executive Director\, ACCA Child Development Center (VA); and Meghan Cornwell\, Head of US Marketing\, Famly \nSponsored by Famly \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nPolicy decisions being made right now in your state will affect how many families may be able to enroll in your program next year. Subsidy rollbacks\, universal PreK expansion\, and licensing changes all have a direct impact on your bottom line. \nSome directors aren’t just watching these changes happen. They’re showing up at local\, state\, and federal offices\, and shaping the systems their programs operate within. The ripple effects go beyond policy wins: stronger community trust\, deeper family loyalty\, and a program reputation that no marketing campaign can manufacture. \nIn this conversation-style edWebinar\, you hear directly from two directors who embraced advocacy as a means to support their families and businesses. They get specific about what they pushed for and what changed as a result. \nJoin us to explore: \n\nReal stories and what happened when directors showed up and spoke out\nHow advocacy builds the kind of community trust and visibility that helps programs in the long term\nHow to get your families and staff fired up about issues that affect your program\nWhere to start\, even if you’ve never contacted a lawmaker in your life\n\nWhether you show up at the Capitol every year or you’ve never thought of yourself as an advocate\, this session leaves you inspired\, informed\, and equipped to lead beyond your four walls. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK teachers\, school leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDawn Alexander is the Executive Director of the Early Childhood Education Association of Colorado (ECEA). ECEA advocates on a systems level with the Office of Early Childhood\, the Governor’s office\, and the state legislature\, as well as other systems advocates statewide. As the Executive Director\, Dawn attends meetings with members and policymakers and shares information to Colorado providers each week. Dawn has a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Colorado at Denver. Her undergraduate degree is in sociology and human services. \n \nMaria-Isabel Ballivian is the Executive Director of the ACCA Child Development Center\, a NAEYC-accredited program that provides high-quality early education to more than 290 at-risk and underserved young children in Annandale\, Virginia. With more than 25 years of experience across various national and international nonprofits\, she has held key roles including educator\, administrator\, trainer\, advocate\, and consultant. As an innovative leader and seasoned manager\, she has significantly enhanced the quality of care and education for infants\, toddlers\, and preschoolers\, and actively supported strategies that encourage greater family engagement and continuous professional development of early learning teachers\, especially in integrating the use of technology. She has also testified and advocated to strengthen and improve the early childhood education ecosystem at the federal\, state\, and local levels. Maria-Isabel holds a Master of Science in Early Childhood Services from Arkansas State University. \n \nMeghan Cornwell is the Head of U.S. Marketing at Famly\, an all-in-one childcare management software. With over a decade of specialized experience\, Meghan has dedicated her career to promoting the value of early learning through resonant marketing strategies. Her background includes roles in educational nonprofits\, advocacy organizations\, and B-corporations\, and as a consultant. You can often find Meghan hosting webinars\, as a guest and producer of ECE podcasts\, and attending advocacy events throughout Virginia and D.C. to increase quality and accessibility of high-quality\, equitable childcare. Meghan holds a Bachelor of Arts from Virginia Wesleyan University\, where she studied Theatre and Communications. She currently lives in Richmond\, VA. \n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Early Childhood Learning Solutions community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nOrdinary childcare management software? Think again. Famly is your senior ECE assistant. We handle all the tedious manual tasks\, proactively remind you of everything you might forget\, and help support your staff. Think of it as your center’s extra pair of eyes\, and extra set of hands. So wave organizational headaches goodbye and get time back to do what you love most: help children thrive. We do the busywork\, so you can get back to irreplaceable time with children. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20260422/ CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Family and Community Engagement,PreK-K Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260422-earlychildhood-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T174037Z CREATED:20260404T203628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T174037Z UID:11977846-1776866400-1776870000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Career-Readiness in a Rapidly Shifting World: Building Unbounded Pathways DESCRIPTION:Presented by Chad Gestson\, Ph.D.\, Founding Executive Director\, Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy; Viki M. Young\, Ph.D.\, Chief Innovation Research Officer\, Digital Promise; John VanWagoner\, Ph.D.\, Superintendent\, Traverse City Area Public Schools; and Kimberly A. Smith\, Chief Innovation Officer\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise Center for Learner Pathway Innovations \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nCurrent pathway models are challenged by today’s rapidly shifting realities. Learn how your district or school can address real-world career-readiness challenges with Unbounded Pathways—pathways that are accelerated\, future-forward\, responsive\, co-created\, credentialed\, and designed to reflect the needs of learners and regional workforce demand. \n\nIn this edWebinar\, you hear how state and district leaders and Digital Promise’s Center for Learner Pathway Innovations are working in partnership with postsecondary institutions\, industry\, and communities to build flexible\, credentialed career pathway experiences that cultivate learner agency\, well-being\, and economic mobility. \nBy viewing\, you: \n\nLearn about navigating the key roadblocks in today’s college and career pathways\nDiscover opportunities to create Unbounded Pathways that are accelerated\, future-forward\, responsive\, co-created\, and credentialed\nHear directly from leaders and educators about their Unbounded Pathways approaches\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Chad Gestson is Founder of the Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy and Special Advisor to the President on PK-12 Initiatives at Northern Arizona University. He spent 22 years in education\, including eight as Superintendent of Phoenix Union\, where he led the district to national recognition for innovation. He has been named Arizona Policymaker of the Year\, Superintendent of the Year by Arizona’s Public Relations Association\, and Arizona’s 73rd Man of the Year. Dr. Gestson is a Broad Academy alum and serves on several national and local boards\, including the Stanford Hoover Education Success Initiative and Accelerate. He is the author of BEFORE Teaching and Learning and has held leadership roles across PK-12\, including founding Arizona’s first Montessori high school. He holds degrees from the University of Washington\, Arizona State University\, and Northern Arizona University. He lives in Phoenix with his wife\, Megan. \n \nViki Young\, Ph.D.\, is Chief Innovation Research Officer at Digital Promise and co-leads the Center for Learner Pathway Innovations. Across national\, state\, and local contexts\, Dr. Young leads research studies featuring mixed qualitative and quantitative methods\, with particular focus on teaching and learning within embedded contexts and the system supports\, resources\, incentives\, and disincentives that shape change and unintended consequences. She has studied the implementation and impact of K-12 policy and improvement initiatives\, including high school reform\, inclusive STEM high school models\, instructional coaching and educator development\, and school choice initiatives. Before joining Digital Promise in 2019\, she was Director of the Center for Education Policy at SRI International. She holds a Ph.D. in education administration and policy analysis at Stanford University. \n \nDr. John VanWagoner has worked in education for over 28 years as a high school teacher\, school administrator\, instructional specialist\, high school redesign manager\, legislative liaison for the Michigan Department of Education\, Associate Superintendent at the county level\, Superintendent of Alpena Public Schools\, and his current role as the Superintendent of Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS). He holds a B.A. in secondary education from Saginaw Valley State University (MI)\, an M.S. in kinesiology from Michigan State University\, an M.A. in K-12 educational leadership\, and a Ph.D. in K-12 education leadership from Western Michigan University. Dr. VanWagoner is a member of the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators\, Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools\, Michigan Future of Learning Council\, Urban Superintendents Association of America\, the Education Research and Development Institute\, and a past fellow of the Washington\, D.C.-based Institute for Educational Leadership’s Education Policy Fellowship Program. \n \nKimberly Smith is Chief Innovation Officer at Digital Promise and co-leads the Center for Learner Pathway Innovations. She leads partnerships with school district leaders and their communities to co-research and co-design solutions that help every learner grow and thrive. She has held leadership roles at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship\, PBS\, Discovery Education\, and CPB\, advancing education technology and learner-centered models. An Aspen-Pahara Fellow and co-founder of the National Charter Collaborative\, she holds an MBA from Johns Hopkins and a BS in journalism from the University of Colorado. She serves on the boards of Beacon House\, CatalystED\, the Learner Centered Collaborative\, and the National Charter Collaborative. \n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin The Digital Promise Future of Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n\n \n \n The Center for Learner Pathway Innovations (CLPI) is a field catalyst supporting education ecosystems in transforming college and career pathways. We partner with K-12 school systems\, postsecondary institutions\, industry\, and communities to co-create innovative\, Unbounded Pathways that enable the conditions and opportunities for learners to build durable skills\, earn credentials of value\, exercise agency\, and thrive. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/digitalpromise20260422/ CATEGORIES:Business Ed and Entrepreneurship,Career Education,College and Career Readiness,Competency-Based Learning and Credentials,Future Ready Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260422-digitalpromise-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T200334Z CREATED:20260402T173654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T200334Z UID:11961905-1776870000-1776873600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Design for Career Readiness: Using the National Career Clusters Framework to Build Classrooms That Function Like Industry DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Carrie Curtis\, Primary & Secondary Education Workforce Development Lead\, Submarine Industrial Base Program; Katherine Sutton\, Senior Workforce Development Specialist\, General Dynamic Electric Boat; and Dr. Jessica Johnson\, Research Assistant Professor and Director of the Neuroergonomics & Simulation Lab\, Old Dominion University \nSponsored by BuildSubmarines.com \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar focuses on helping educators design classroom experiences that build true career readiness by aligning instruction with real-world industry expectations. The goal is to move beyond career awareness and toward developing students’ ability to operate within complex production systems using the National Career Clusters Framework as a foundation. \n\nViewers learn how to use the Career Clusters Framework as an instructional design tool\, distinguish between academic mastery and industrial readiness\, and embed key industry habits such as precision\, documentation\, iteration\, and quality control into everyday assignments. Additional objectives include designing classroom experiences that simulate supply chain systems and redefining assessment practices to mirror real industry standards. \nViewing this session benefits educators by providing practical\, cross-disciplinary strategies that can be immediately applied in any subject area. Educators gain tools to transform traditional assignments into industry-aligned learning experiences\, helping students develop critical thinking\, collaboration\, and systems awareness. \nUltimately\, educators leave equipped to better prepare students for high-demand careers—particularly those supporting national infrastructure and the maritime industrial base—ensuring learners leave the classroom not just academically successful\, but workforce ready. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers\, school counselors\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders of all grade levels. \n \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Carrie Curtis serves as the Primary & Secondary Education Lead for the Submarine Industrial Base Workforce Development Team\, collaborating nationwide to support the U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding mission. She leads the national scaling of education initiatives that strengthen workforce pipelines. Dr. Curtis holds a doctorate in higher education administration\, along with degrees in history and teaching. With over 12 years of experience in secondary and post-secondary classrooms\, she has designed curricula focused on career exploration\, technology integration\, and literacy. She specializes in cross-curricular\, project-based learning and aligning education with workforce needs\, advancing practical pathways that prepare students for real-world careers. \n \nKatherine Sutton is a workforce development specialist with expertise in STEM education\, curriculum design\, and program management. She holds a Master of Arts in Secondary Education and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from the University of Rhode Island. As a Senior Workforce Development Specialist at General Dynamics Electric Boat\, she leads K–16 initiatives that strengthen the maritime STEM pipeline\, including Boat for Kids\, Boat for Explorers\, and ANCHOR. Previously\, she worked with the Ocean Exploration Trust developing global STEM resources and sailed aboard the E/V Nautilus. A former high school science and CTE instructor\, she is committed to connecting education and industry to build a future-ready workforce. \n \nDr. Jessica M. Johnson is a Research Assistant Professor and Director of the Neuroergonomics & Simulation Lab at Old Dominion University’s Virginia Digital Maritime Center. Her research explores cognition in complex human–technology systems\, integrating neuroergonomics\, cognitive engineering\, and human factors. She uses immersive simulations\, physical mock-ups\, and multimodal sensing to study attention\, workload\, coordination\, and expertise development in industrial environments. Her work focuses on designing and validating training systems and interfaces that enhance cognitive readiness\, decision-making\, and collaboration. She also partners with K–12 educators to translate emerging technologies into STEM learning experiences focused on cognitive engineering and maritime systems. \n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the College\, Career\, and Life Readiness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\nBuildSubmarines.com serves as the central hub for recruiting the 140\,000+ workers needed to build and sustain the U.S. Navy’s fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. This platform connects individuals with stable\, impactful career opportunities that directly contribute to the Navy’s ambitious goal of adding three submarines—one Columbia-Class and two Virginia-Class—through its “1+2” plan. \n\n \n  \n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ccss20260422/ CATEGORIES:Career Education,Classrooms and Learning Spaces,College and Career Readiness,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260422-ccss-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175531Z CREATED:20260414T145016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T175531Z UID:12028126-1776949200-1776952800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Building ELA Skills for Every Student: Designing for Learner Variability in Middle School (Part 1) DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dacia Toll\, Former Educator\, Principal\, and School System Leader\, Current Co-Founder and Co-CEO\, Coursemojo; Dr. Stefani Pautz Stephenson\, Former Educator\, Current Senior Director\, Networks and Programs\, Digital Promise; and Nick Schiner\, Former Educator\, Current Director\, Peer-to-Peer Professional Learning\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nThe middle school years are critical for developing the literacy skills students will use for the rest of their lives. For some learners\, the challenge isn’t just decoding words but negotiating the intense cognitive demand of managing new vocabulary and constructing meaning. By designing for learner variability—considering a whole-child framework of factors that includes learner background\, social and emotional learning\, cognition\, and literacy—educators can ensure that all learners can unlock their true potential. \n\nJoin learner variability expert Dr. Stefani Pautz Stephenson and literacy expert Dacia Toll for an insightful edWebinar on how to bridge the gap between the high-quality instructional materials that districts have adopted and the diversity of student needs that exist in classrooms. \nIn part one of this three-part series\, you learn: \n\nHow to identify learner variability factors connected to building literacy skills and apply research-backed strategies to help middle school ELA learners thrive\nStrategies to foster high-level inferencing skills by providing each student with targeted\, Socratic\, one-on-one\, and small-group support\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is designed for grades 6-8 educators\, instructional coaches\, and leaders committed to creating equitable pathways for every unique learner. \nView part two: Unmasking the Math Mindset: Designing for Learner Variability in Middle School\nView part three: Leveling Up SEL Through Play and Games: Designing for Learner Variability in Middle School \n \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nDacia Toll is the Co-CEO of Coursemojo\, which embeds AI supports for students and teachers in top-rated ELA curricula (HQIM). Mojo transforms the assignments into interactive\, differentiated activities for students and real-time data insights for teachers\, including every student’s understanding of every question and trends in classwide misconceptions. Mojo-supported schools achieved 5-10 percentage point gains on state ELA tests\, with greater gains for students with IEPs and multilingual learners. Coursemojo is one of only two AI reading products that has two independent research studies that meet the Tier 2 ESSA standard. Dacia’s leadership began in 1999\, when she became the founding Principal of Amistad Academy in New Haven\, CT\, and posted the greatest achievement gains of any middle school in the state. Dacia then co-founded and led Achievement First\, which became one of the nation’s leading charter networks with 41 schools and college graduation rates that were five times peer averages. \n \nDr. Stefani Pautz Stephenson is Senior Director of Networks and Programs with Digital Promise. In that role\, Dr. Stephenson leads a portfolio of projects catalyzing research-backed and co-designed solutions that respond to real-world contexts and challenges\, including the Learner Variability Navigator. Her experience in education includes work in K-12 public schools as a teacher and administrator\, in higher education\, and in the nonprofit sector. She holds an Ed.D. in instructional technology and is passionate about including practitioner voice in research and development. Her areas of expertise include change leadership\, instructional design\, and learner variability. \n \nNick Schiner is the Director of Peer-to-Peer Professional Learning at Digital Promise. Nick began his career as a classroom educator with Baltimore County Public Schools\, teaching fourth and fifth grade before moving into the role of Elementary Technology Integration Specialist. After his time in the classroom\, he served as Team Leader on the district’s Innovative Learning Team\, where he oversaw efforts to help teachers integrate technology meaningfully and design hands-on\, authentic learning experiences grounded in constructionism and constructivism. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Towson University and a master’s degree in educational technology from Johns Hopkins University. \n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin The Digital Promise Future of Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n\n \n \n Digital Promise is a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner. We work with educators\, researchers\, technology leaders\, and communities to design\, investigate\, and scale innovations that support learners\, especially those who’ve been historically and systematically excluded. Our vision is that every person engages in powerful learning experiences that lead to a life of well-being\, fulfillment\, and economic mobility. For more information\, visit the Digital Promise website and follow Digital Promise for updates. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/digitalpromise20260423/ CATEGORIES:Dyslexia,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260423-digitalpromise-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T185124Z CREATED:20260402T195820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T185124Z UID:11963950-1776952800-1776956400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Building Early Literacy Skills for Nonverbal Children: Every Voice Counts DESCRIPTION:Presented by Cindy Mudroch\, Educational Consultant\, Special Education Teacher\, and Author\nModerated by Laura Wilhelm\, Ed.D.\, VP of Professional Learning Services\, Kaplan Early Learning Company \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar is designed to support early childhood educators in building foundational literacy skills for young learners\, including children who are nonverbal or have limited expressive language. The goal of this session is to provide practical\, evidence-based strategies that make early literacy accessible\, meaningful\, and engaging for all children. \nViewers explore how to support early reading skills through multisensory approaches\, visual supports\, and intentional instructional routines. The session highlights strategies for developing phonological awareness\, letter knowledge\, and early comprehension without relying solely on verbal responses. Educators learn how to use modeling\, assistive communication systems\, hands-on materials\, and structured supports to increase participation and independence. \nLearning objectives include: \n\nUnderstanding key components of early literacy development for diverse learners\nIdentifying strategies to support nonverbal students in accessing literacy instruction\nImplementing practical tools and routines that can be used immediately in the classroom\n\nViewers leave with ready-to-use ideas\, adaptable strategies\, and a deeper understanding of how to create inclusive literacy experiences that honor all forms of communication. This recorded edWebinar is ideal for teachers\, support staff\, and administrators seeking to strengthen inclusive practices and improve literacy outcomes for all young learners. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nCindy Mudroch is a veteran educator with over 40 years of experience in early childhood and elementary education\, specializing in supporting young learners with diverse needs. She currently teaches in a self-contained K–2 special education classroom in Florida. Cindy is the author of Accessible Learning Spaces (Gryphon House) and a presenter with Kaplan Early Learning. Her work focuses on inclusive practices\, Universal Design for Learning\, and hands-on\, multisensory strategies that make literacy accessible for all learners\, including nonverbal children. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAs the Vice President for Professional Learning at Kaplan\, Laura Wilhelm\, Ed.D.\, draws on decades of experience teaching young children and early childhood professionals\, starting with toddlers in the 1980s\, followed by PreK-third grade in urban and suburban schools\, and as a university lab school director. Since earning her doctorate in ECE curriculum and instruction in 1999\, she has served as a program director\, full professor\, national validator for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)\, and a site visitor for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Programs (CAEP). She enjoys planning professional development\, speaking at conferences\, leading study tours\, visiting early education programs around the world\, and returning home to her family. She is the author of The Neglected Child: How to Recognize\, Respond\, and Prevent (2013); Treasure Baskets: Heuristic Learning for Infants and Toddlers (2017); Enticing Environments for People Under Three (2021); and Living Loose Parts: Creatures of Curiosity (2024)\, all from Gryphon House. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Practical Strategies 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\nFor more than 50 years\, Kaplan Early Learning Company has been a champion for play. From our research-based curricula to enriching classroom environments and innovative technology solutions\, Kaplan’s products and services inspire a lifelong love of learning in children and educators. We are architects of learning good and defenders of the imagination. We live for inseparable bonds and open minds. We encourage the eager and inspire the inspirers. We transform lives through play. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/kaplan20260423/ CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Autism,Early Childhood Learning,Early Literacy,Special Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260423-kaplan-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T204454Z CREATED:20260314T171442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T204454Z UID:11864405-1776960000-1776963600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:California Literacy: Making Sense of the Science of Reading for Today’s Classrooms DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Sharon Vaughn\, Professor and Executive Director\, Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk\, University of Texas at Austin; and Dr. Young-Suk Kim\, Professor\, School of Education\, University of California\, Irvine \nSponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nAre you ready to move beyond the theory of the Science of Reading and into instructional practices that drive student growth in the California classroom? \nJoin this edWebinar for a collaborative discussion with award-winning researcher\, professor\, and author Dr. Sharon Vaughn and renowned researcher and Science of Writing expert Dr. Young-Suk Kim as they unpack the core principles of evidence-based literacy and what it means for California classrooms. \nViewers explore: \n\nFoundational Excellence: Moving beyond the surface of foundational skills to see what high-leverage\, systematic Tier 1 instruction actually looks like in practice\nThe Art of the Scaffold: Strategic ways to maintain high expectations and complex meaning for every student without over-supporting\nThe Literacy Blueprint: Bridging the vital connection between reading and writing to create a more cohesive experience for developing learners\n\nWhether you are a classroom literacy teacher\, an instructional coach\, or a district leader\, this edWebinar helps you unlock a deeper understanding of the shift in California’s literacy landscape and make sense of the Science of Reading in your specific context. \nAll educators with an interest in K-12 literacy are encouraged to watch. California educators and leaders will find this session especially valuable. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSharon Vaughn\, Ph.D.\, is the Manuel J. Justiz Endowed Chair in Education and Executive Director of the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk at The University of Texas at Austin. A leading researcher in literacy and learning disabilities\, she has published over 250 articles and 35 books as well as secured more than $100 million in research funding. Dr. Vaughn has led large-scale studies on reading interventions\, teacher effectiveness\, and support for English learners\, helping to shape educational policy and practice. Currently\, she serves as a Senior Adviser to the National Center on Intensive Interventions. The University of Texas at Austin recently awarded Dr. Vaughn the President’s Research Impact Award. \n \nDr. Young-Suk Kim is a Professor at the School of Education\, University of California\, Irvine. A former classroom teacher\, she focuses on language and literacy development and effective instruction for diverse students. Her extensive research delves into the complexities of how students learn to read and write\, the factors that influence their reading and writing abilities\, and effective instructional practices. Dr. Kim’s research has received over $60 million in grants from the Institute of Education Sciences\, the U.S. Department of Education\, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development\, and the National Science Foundation. Currently\, Dr. Kim serves as the Editor-In-Chief for Scientific Studies of Reading. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\nJoin the The Science of Reading community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nAt Savvas\, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas\, new ways of thinking\, and new ways of interacting\, we design engaging\, personalized\, next-generation K-12 learning solutions that give all students the opportunity to succeed. Our award-winning\, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline\, from evidence-based\, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college- and career-readiness solutions—all designed to meet the needs of every learner. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/scienceofreading20260423/ CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Science of Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260423-scienceofreading-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T204938Z CREATED:20260310T132815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T204938Z UID:11832821-1777305600-1777309200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Making Phenomena-Based Science a Success for Educators and Students DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Christopher Moore\, Haddix Community Chair of Physical Science and Professor of Physics\, University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) \nSponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nHigh-quality\, phenomena- and inquiry-based science curricula promise deeper learning\, yet many districts discover that adoption alone does not translate into consistent classroom success. \nIn this edWebinar\, Christopher Moore\, Ph.D.\, author of Teaching Science Thinking and a national leader in inquiry-based STEM education and instructional change at scale\, explains why curricula alone rarely change teaching\, why “free” materials often carry hidden implementation costs\, and how districts can scale phenomena-based instruction without overwhelming teachers or weakening outcomes. \nViewers gain practical classroom strategies that make inquiry workable in real classrooms\, while district leaders learn how to evaluate\, support\, and scale instructional change in ways that reflect the realities of frontline implementation. Viewers learn: \n\nHow to make inquiry teaching realistic and manageable for everyday instruction with classroom-ready strategies\nWhy strong science curricula do not always lead to strong results and what successful classrooms and districts do differently\nWhat to look for when selecting science curricula and supporting science instruction that strengthens student thinking and supports teachers\n\nAll educators interested in high school science—especially classroom teachers\, curriculum directors\, instructional leaders\, and school and district administrators—are encouraged to view this edWebinar. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nChristopher Moore\, Ph.D.\, is the Haddix Community Chair of Physical Science and Professor of Physics at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). Dr. Moore conducts research in chemistry and physics education\, teacher preparation\, and change processes in educational institutions. He is the author of the books Creating Scientists and Teaching Science Thinking\, both of which provide frameworks for teachers implementing modern science standards. As Director of the UNO STEM Teaching\, Research\, and Inquiry-Based Learning (TRAIL) Center\, Dr. Moore supports community programming that elevates human potential through lifelong learning\, focusing on in-service teacher professional development. Previously\, he was a high school science teacher in Virginia. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\nJoin the Teaching Next Generation Scientists community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nAt Savvas\, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas\, new ways of thinking\, and new ways of interacting\, we design engaging\, personalized\, next-generation K-12 learning solutions that give all students the opportunity to succeed. Our award-winning\, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline\, from evidence-based\, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college- and career-readiness solutions—all designed to meet the needs of every learner. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/science20260427/ CATEGORIES:Science,STEM/STEAM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260427-science-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T160000 DTSTAMP:20260921T142130Z CREATED:20260413T173848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T142130Z UID:12020537-1777388400-1777392000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Middle School Literacy: A Schoolwide Strategy\, Not Just a Subject DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Kip Glazer\, School Principal\, Author\, Speaker\, and Technology Consultant; Tom Evans\, Vice President of Editorial\, World Book; Mikayla Lee\, Experienced Educator\, Curriculum Designer\, World Book; and Rebecca Earnshaw\, Senior Director of Digital Products\, World Book \nSponsored by ClassMate by World Book \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nOnly one in three eighth graders reads at grade level. As a middle school principal or district instructional leader\, you see the ripple effects across science\, history\, math\, and every classroom where many students struggle to engage meaningfully with the material in front of them. This edLeader Panel is designed to help change that. \nThis session brings together Rebecca Earnshaw\, World Book Senior Director of Digital Products\, Dr. Kip Glazer\, School Principal\, Author\, Speaker\, and Technology Consultant\, Mikayla Lee\, experienced educator and World Book Curriculum Designer\, and Tom Evans\, World Book VP of Editorial\, to explore how leaders are building a schoolwide approach to literacy that goes beyond ELA. The discussion addresses the real barriers: disengaged readers\, overwhelmed teachers\, unreliable digital content\, and the pressure to improve outcomes without disrupting what’s working. \nThe panelists walk through: \n\nWhere content-area literacy gaps are costing middle schoolers the most\nHow schools are embedding comprehension into everyday instruction\, not treating it as an add-on\nWhat to look for in content and digital tools—including how to evaluate accuracy\, credibility\, and responsible AI—to support comprehension\n\nYou gain real strategies in one hour. This recorded edLeader Panel is built for middle school principals and instructional leaders navigating the literacy and learning gap in the middle grades right now. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Kip Glazer is School Principal at Mountain View High School in California and author of Ready to Lead with AI. Since receiving a doctorate in learning technologies from Pepperdine University in 2015\, she has been a leading voice in the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) and school leadership development with AI. She has been a classroom teacher\, district-level technology coach\, and administrator. She has over two decades of practical experience in various educational topics\, including teacher professional development\, technology-influenced classroom instruction\, research-based pedagogy\, game-based learning\, and effective school administration. As an author\, speaker\, and technology consultant\, she has presented and keynoted at many national and international conferences\, offering actionable recommendations for educators and school leaders\, with a blend of humor and practical insights drawn from her day-to-day interactions with educators\, fellow administrators\, students\, and parents. \n \nTom Evans is Vice President of Editorial at World Book\, Inc.\, serving on the company’s executive leadership team and overseeing both Editorial and Marketing. With more than 20 years in educational publishing\, he leads content strategy across print and digital platforms\, guiding the development of trusted instructional and reference materials used in schools and libraries worldwide. Earlier in his career\, Tom held roles with organizations including The Times (London) and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. He has co-authored and edited dozens of children’s books\, advised the Poetry Foundation\, been a speaker at the American Society of Picture Professionals\, contributed to School Library Journal\, and received a Partnership Award from NASA. \n \nMikayla Lee is a Curriculum Designer at World Book. She brings seven years of classroom experience to her work\, including two years teaching in the Chicago suburbs and five years teaching in Chicago Public Schools. Since joining World Book\, Mikayla has been an integral part of the team building ClassMate\, drawing on her literacy and curriculum-design expertise to shape the product’s development. Mikayla holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Missouri and a master’s degree in educational policy\, organization\, and leadership from the University of Illinois. \n \nRebecca Earnshaw is Senior Director of Digital Products at World Book\, leading World Book Online and the development of World Book’s new AI-powered learning platform designed to support reading and knowledge building in real classrooms. Her work is grounded in a background in teaching and instructional design\, with a focus on turning learning science into practical\, scalable solutions. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nClassMate by World Book provides trusted literacy-driven learning across subjects to bridge the gap between content access and meaningful learning. The platform builds knowledge with literacy supports that use trusted content and responsible AI to strengthen understanding in every classroom. Learn more at classmate.worldbook.com. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20250428/ CATEGORIES:Digital Literacy,edLeader Panel,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260428-readers-event-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T205159Z CREATED:20260331T201700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T205159Z UID:11939041-1777392000-1777395600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Cultivating Concern for Credible Information: Teaching Teens About News and Civic Participation DESCRIPTION:Presented by Pamela Brunskill\, Senior Director of Education Design\, News Literacy Project \nSponsored by News Literacy Project \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nWhat does it mean to use news and media literacy skills as a responsible participant in a democracy? \nWhen students encounter new information\, they’re faced with choices about how to evaluate claims and engage with others. Instead of leaving teens feeling cynical or overwhelmed\, educators can help them build confidence. In this edWebinar\, led by the News Literacy Project’s Senior Director of Education Design Pamela Brunskill\, viewers learn how to help students develop a personal code of ethics to guide their participation in today’s information environment. \nViewers preview and discuss free classroom resources that empower students to sharpen news and media literacy skills related to responsible civic participation\, including: \n\nIdentifying news and information from credible sources\nCurbing the spread of misinformation\nEngaging in respectful debate and considering a variety of opinions\n\nViewers hear about practical strategies to support students in making thoughtful\, responsible decisions about the information they engage with and share. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to 6-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nPamela Brunskill\, Senior Director of Education Design at the News Literacy Project\, develops and updates educational resources such as the Framework for Teaching News Literacy\, oversees professional learning opportunities for educators and those in Family and Community Engagement\, and supports cross-team projects. Before joining NLP in 2021\, she was an elementary and middle school teacher\, a literacy coach for grades 4-8\, an adjunct instructor in the education departments at several universities\, and a developer of curriculum resources for publishers and children’s authors. Pamela has authored five books for the education market and co-authored Information Literacy: Separating Fact from Fiction. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from SUNY College at Buffalo and a master’s degree in education from the University of Buffalo. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the News Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThe News Literacy Project\, a nonpartisan education nonprofit\, provides educators in all 50 states with the resources they need to ensure every student graduates with the ability to thoughtfully evaluate news and information. For nearly 20 years\, the News Literacy Project has offered free resources to help educators make news literacy engaging and accessible for their students. Our mission is simple: Help young people become critical consumers of news and information so that they can make more informed decisions throughout their lives and within their communities. \n\n \n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/newsliteracy20260428/ CATEGORIES:Digital Citizenship,Ethics,Library/Media,Media Literacy,Social Studies and Civics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260428-newsliteracy-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T130000 DTSTAMP:20260921T142206Z CREATED:20260403T175118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T142206Z UID:11974733-1777464000-1777467600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Using Whole Texts to Foster Student Agency and Critical Thinking DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rebecca Israel\, Director of Literacy Achievement\, KIPP New Jersey (NJ); Katie Gribben\, District Instructional Lead for ELA/Literacy\, Upper Schools\, Cambridge Public Schools (MA); and Emily Wojtusik\, Experienced Educator\, Senior Director of Implementation\, Fishtank Learning\nModerated by Jim McVety\, Managing Partner\, First Step Advisors \nSponsored by Fishtank Learning \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nIn a world of short clips\, excerpts\, and isolated passages\, the ability to engage with a complete\, complex text is a superpower. While passages have their place in assessment\, research shows that immersion in whole books is what truly transforms students into critical readers\, writers\, thinkers\, and global citizens. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, Emily Wojtusik from Fishtank Learning is joined by Katie Gribben\, District Instructional Lead for ELA/Literacy at Cambridge Public Schools\, and Rebecca Israel\, Director of Literacy Achievement for KIPP New Jersey\, two leaders with frontline experience building reading culture across entire school systems. Together\, they explore how centering ELA instruction around whole texts serves as an act of equity: what it looks like to implement at scale\, how it shifts teaching practice\, and why they believe every student deserves access to the full power of a book. \nView this session to discover: \n\nThe Equity of Excellence: Why providing every student\, regardless of their starting point\, access to complete\, high-quality books is essential for closing opportunity gaps.\nCultivating “Change Agents”: How whole texts build the background knowledge and empathy students need to solve critical problems in their communities.\nMoving from Compliance to Integrity: Strategies for using high-quality curriculum materials to plan deep\, text-based discussions that shift the cognitive heavy lifting from the teacher to the student.\nIntentional Support & Scaffolding: How to navigate complex whole texts with diverse learners while maintaining the “joy of reading” and instructional rigor.\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school leaders and district leaders. \nRegister for the follow-up session: 7 Reasons Why New ELA Curriculum Adoptions Stall and What Makes Them Stick \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRebecca Israel is in her seventh year at KIPP New Jersey and her 19th year as an educator. As the Regional Director for Humanities Achievement for KIPP TEAM & Family Schools\, she works with the Teaching & Learning team to design and implement a strong ELA program that meets the needs of ALL students. She started her career as a fourth-grade teacher in Montgomery County\, MD\, and has since taught and led across upper elementary and middle school. Before joining KIPP\, Rebecca served as a teacher\, Vice Principal\, and Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Coney Island Prep Middle School in Brooklyn\, NY. Rebecca holds a B.A. in English from The George Washington University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Maryland. She’s especially passionate about learning from teachers and leaders to build ELA programs that truly serve students well. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband\, her two daughters—Lola and Tessa—and her favorite family member: their dog\, Penny. \n\n \nKatie Gribben (she/her) is the District Instructional Lead for ELA/Literacy\, Upper Schools for Cambridge Public Schools in MA. Katie’s role is to lead\, support\, and empower excellent ELA and literacy instruction in grades six and up. Prior to taking on this role\, Katie was a building-based Literacy Coach and a seventh- and eighth-grade ELA teacher for Cambridge Public Schools. Katie has also taught ELA and history in NYC and Phoenix\, AZ. \n \nEmily Wojtusik is a Senior Director of Implementation at Fishtank Learning with over a decade of experience driving instructional excellence across K–12 schools. A former principal and humanities leader\, she specializes in supporting schools and systems to implement high-quality curricula with integrity while centering equity and rigor. She has led professional development\, coached leaders and teachers\, and built systems that improve outcomes for all students. Her work bridges strategy and practice—translating ambitious academic vision into strong classroom instruction. Emily has taught and led schools in Arkansas\, Tennessee\, and Connecticut. She is passionate about literacy\, critical thinking\, and ensuring all students have access to meaningful texts and learning experiences. Outside of work\, Emily is a girl mom and a Connecticut native. She can be found at the softball field or cheering on her daughter at a field hockey game on the weekends. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nJim McVety is the Managing Partner of First Step Advisors (founded in 2009)\, which delivers strategy\, communications\, and executive growth services to education providers worldwide. Jim and his team advise global brands\, early/mid-stage innovators\, and leading investors who share a commitment to improving educational outcomes. Jim holds degrees in secondary education and English from Boston College\, has served on numerous advisory boards\, and works with a range of strategic partners around the globe. \n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \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\nFishtank Learning creates High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) for ELA and Math\, grounded in best practices and built around rigorous objectives. Both their Math and ELA curricula are highly rated by EdReports for standards alignment\, with their ELA materials further recognized by The Reading League. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacy20260429/ CATEGORIES:Critical Thinking Skills,edLeader Panel,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Student Agency and Voice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260429-literacy-event_panel.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T190734Z CREATED:20260227T174128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T190734Z UID:11771715-1777471200-1777474800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Many Languages in Preschool Classrooms: New Approaches for Educators DESCRIPTION:Presented by Karen Nemeth\, Consultant and Author of Many Languages\, One Classroom\nModerated by Stephanie Roselli\, Executive Editor\, Gryphon House \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nToday’s preschool classrooms are more linguistically and culturally diverse than ever—are you equipped with the strategies to truly support every child? \nIn this engaging and practical edWebinar\, you discover how to create inclusive\, language-rich environments that nurture both English development and home language growth through play\, daily routines\, and authentic family partnerships. Drawing from the latest research and real-world classroom practices\, this session brings to life actionable strategies you can immediately implement—no matter your curriculum. \nInspired by Many Languages\, One Classroom\, Second Edition by Karen Nemeth\, Ed.M.\, this edWebinar goes beyond theory to provide a clear\, supportive roadmap for working with multilingual learners (MLLs). You explore how to foster belonging\, strengthen identity\, and maintain high-quality instruction while honoring each child’s linguistic and cultural background. \nYou walk away ready to: \n\nBuild meaningful partnerships with families across languages and cultures\nIntegrate language-support strategies into everyday routines and play\nCreate welcoming environments where all children feel seen and valued\nAdapt teaching practices for both bilingual and monolingual educators\nConfidently support multilingual learners within any preschool curriculum\n\nWhether you’re new to working with multilingual learners or looking to deepen your practice\, this session leaves you inspired\, empowered\, and ready to take action. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to preschool teachers and early childhood educators committed to creating inclusive\, equitable classrooms. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKaren Nemeth\, Ed.M.\, is an author\, advocate\, and consultant who has published more than a dozen books on teaching young children who are multilingual learners\, along with many articles. She has held leadership roles at NAEYC\, NABE\, and TESOL\, and hosts a resource website at www.languagecastle.com. \n\n \nAbout the Moderator \nStephanie Roselli is the Executive Editor at Gryphon House\, the leading publisher of educational resources for teachers and parents\, where she acquires and develops the latest books from today’s top early childhood experts. \n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \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 is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bookchats20260429/ CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,Early Childhood Learning,Early Literacy,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,PreK-K Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260429-bookchats-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000 DTSTAMP:20260921T142230Z CREATED:20260323T202209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T142230Z UID:11901129-1777485600-1777489200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Social Studies and Literacy: The Dynamic Duo for K–5 Success DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Danielle Murray\, Director of K-12 Curriculum\, Instruction\, and Assessment\, Penn-Delco School District (PA); Marie Rodgers\, K-5 Social Studies Supervisor\, Hillsborough County Public Schools (FL); and Melanie Sutherland\, Former Teacher\, Customer Consultant\, TCI \nSponsored by Teachers’ Curriculum Institute (TCI) \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nK–5 teachers are under constant pressure to cover every standard\, often leaving social studies behind in favor of more time for literacy. But what if you didn’t have to choose? This edLeader Panel brings together district leaders to discuss how making time for social studies can boost engagement\, expand content coverage\, and reinforce reading and writing skills—all within your existing schedule. \nPanelists share proven\, practical approaches for weaving social studies concepts and standards into daily routines. Hear real examples and discover routines and resources you can use to maximize instructional time\, foster student curiosity\, and meet standards across subjects without increasing your workload. \nThis session explores questions such as: \n\nHow can social studies content be seamlessly woven into daily literacy instruction?\nHow can lesson planning and daily routines be adjusted to make time for both literacy and social studies?\nHow can integrated instruction help students develop critical thinking\, comprehension\, and relevant content knowledge?\n\nThe recorded edLeader Panel is ideal for K–5 teachers\, instructional coaches\, and curriculum leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Danielle Murray has 26 years of experience in education\, including 17 years teaching\, both as a classroom teacher and reading specialist. For the last nine years\, she has served as a supervisor and director of curriculum\, instruction\, and assessment\, focusing on increasing her own knowledge of literacy and supporting the staff she works with in structured literacy practices. As President of KSLA Delaware County\, Dr. Murray strives to deliver relevant professional development and projects throughout the county. Dr. Murray is passionate about supporting all students in learning how to read. \n \nMarie Rodgers serves as the K-5 Social Studies Supervisor for Hillsborough County Public Schools. She holds a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and a bachelor’s degree in business administration. With over 25 years of experience in education\, Marie has worked as a classroom teacher\, district mentor\, and district resource teacher for both K-5 social studies and 6-12 content literacy. Marie is dedicated to collaborating with educators and administrators to provide high-quality resources and support\, ensuring that teachers can deliver engaging instruction that fosters curiosity and helps students become knowledgeable\, productive\, and kind citizens. \n \nMelanie Sutherland is an experienced educator with 31 years of service in grades K–5. She is passionate about creating memorable learning experiences and building accessible classrooms where everyone can find personal success. Since 2024\, Melanie has shared her deep knowledge of teaching and learning as a Customer Consultant for Teachers’ Curriculum Institute (TCI). In this role\, she draws on her classroom expertise to support and train teachers nationwide\, helping them implement best practices and maximize the impact of TCI’s programs. Beyond work\, Melanie loves spending time with her four children\, traveling\, reading\, and crafting. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the K-12 Social Studies and Civics 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\nTCI is a K-12 education company founded by teachers\, for teachers. We are committed to creating engaging and effective social studies and science programs that bring learning to life. With a focus on active learning and differentiated instruction\, we empower educators with the tools and support they need to inspire students and drive meaningful learning experiences. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/socialstudies20260429/ CATEGORIES:edLeader Panel,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills,Social Studies and Civics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260429-socialstudies-event_panel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T165427Z CREATED:20260417T171136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T165427Z UID:12040841-1777550400-1777554000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Relationships First: High-Quality Interactions for Effective Head Start Programs DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sherri Drake\, Former Educator\, Current Vice President of Services\, Teachstone; and Suzann Morris\, Vice President of Policy\, Teachstone \nSponsored by Teachstone \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nToday’s Head Start programs are managing staggering amounts of change every day. At the same time\, millions of children and families depend on programs’ stability in an increasingly unpredictable world. How does a program do both? \nAt the core of every educational experience are interactions between educators and children. In fact\, hundreds of research studies have shown that those moments between teachers and students can give children a leg up in the classroom and in life. Through a lens of relationships and interactions\, it’s also clear to see: Programs that prioritize high-quality interactions have an unshakeable foundation that makes all other investments effective. Head Start programs that leverage this foundation and invest in relationships unlock key elements of success. \nIn this edWebinar\, we explore how support of high-quality interactions results in: \n\nPrograms that fluidly adapt to an ever-changing landscape in early education\nResilient staff\, families\, and children\, leading to more positive outcomes\nProgramwide approaches to ensure success of complex initiatives\n\nDiscover how a consistent relationship-first approach and a focus on meaningful interactions results in a program able to navigate change effectively. Viewers examine how interactions support key elements like children’s learning\, resilience\, and family trust—and how leaders can prioritize and protect this foundation while managing multiple initiatives\, promoting adoption\, staff buy-in\, and positive child outcomes in their programs. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and Head Start educators and leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSherri Drake is a seasoned leader in early childhood education with over 30 years of experience\, including a strong foundation in Head Start programs. Her career began in direct service\, supporting children\, families\, and educators\, and evolved into leadership roles focused on quality improvement\, workforce development\, and large-scale program implementation. Sherri brings deep expertise in the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS®)\, having earned her Pre-K CLASS certification in 2010. \nCurrently\, Sherri serves as Vice President of Services at Teachstone\, where she leads multiple service lines\, including observation services\, professional and enterprise services\, and online learning. She partners closely with national and state organizations\, including Head Start and military programs\, to deliver high-quality\, impactful solutions that improve educator-child interactions. Sherri is passionate about empowering leaders\, driving innovation\, and ensuring that systems and strategies translate into meaningful outcomes for children and the adults who support them. \n \nSuzann Morris has more than 15 years of leadership in policy\, advocacy\, and strategy on wide-ranging issues related to young children and their families. She currently serves as Teachstone’s Vice President of Policy. She previously served as a fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center\, working with Congress and the federal administration to advance early childhood policy and providing state-level technical assistance. \nFrom 2016-2019\, Suzann served as the Deputy Secretary for the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL)\, where she was a member of the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission and co-chaired the Pennsylvania Early Learning Council. Her tenure included growth and modernization of Pennsylvania’s comprehensive early learning system with the implementation of Pennsylvania’s first combined quality and childcare resource and referral system\, increased investment in a credit-bearing professional development system\, and a revision of one of the nation’s oldest quality rating and improvement systems. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Early Childhood Learning Solutions community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nTeachstone has partnered with Head Start programs nationwide to elevate the quality of early childhood education\, and through this collaboration\, Teachstone is committed to driving Head Start’s mission forward with the tools needed to understand and strengthen interactions with children. Continuing its commitment to Head Start’s goals\, Teachstone provides ongoing support to grantees across the nation with a suite of evidence-based professional development programs and resources\, all designed to enhance classroom quality and\, ultimately\, improve the lives of the children and families Head Start serves. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20260430/ CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Family and Community Engagement,PreK-K Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260430-earlychildhood-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175538Z CREATED:20260415T142758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T175538Z UID:12033175-1777554000-1777557600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Unmasking the Math Mindset: Designing for Learner Variability in Middle School (Part 2) DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Erik Weitnauer\, Cognitive Scientist\, Co-Founder\, Graspable Math; Dr. Stefani Pautz Stephenson\, Former Educator\, Current Senior Director\, Networks and Programs\, Digital Promise; and Nick Schiner\, Former Educator\, Current Director\, Peer-to-Peer Professional Learning\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nFor too many middle school students\, rigid memorization exercises can mask their underlying potential as mathematical thinkers\, leading to frustrating performance and poor conceptual understanding. When educators design for learner variability—considering a whole-child framework of factors that includes math mindset\, cognitive flexibility\, and mathematical flexibility—students can unlock their true potential. \nJoin learner variability expert Dr. Stefani Pautz Stephenson and math technology expert Dr. Erik Weitnauer for an engaging edWebinar on developing learners’ mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills. \nIn part two of this three-part series\, you learn: \n\nHow to identify learner variability factors connected to building math skills and apply research-backed strategies to help middle school math learners thrive\nStrategies to help students deepen their understanding of algebra in a dynamic digital environment and develop problem-solving skills through what they see\, do\, and touch\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is designed for grades 6-8 educators\, instructional coaches\, and leaders committed to creating equitable pathways for every unique learner. \nView part one: Building ELA Skills for Every Student: Designing for Learner Variability in Middle School\nView part three: Leveling Up SEL Through Play and Games: Designing for Learner Variability in Middle School \n\n \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Erik Weitnauer is the Technical Founder and President of Graspable Math\, a research-based interactive algebra platform used by over 100\,000 students each year. He holds a Ph.D. in cognitive science and has spent over a decade translating research on how perception and interaction shape mathematical reasoning into practice. As PI on several Department of Education grants\, Dr. Weitnauer led the development of a digital interactive notation system\, which has been shown to enhance learning in randomized controlled trials and earned top-tier ratings on the What Works Clearinghouse and Evidence for ESSA. He is passionate about building tools that make algebra more intuitive and accessible for every learner. \n \nDr. Stefani Pautz Stephenson is Senior Director of Networks and Programs with Digital Promise. In that role\, Dr. Stephenson leads a portfolio of projects catalyzing research-backed and co-designed solutions that respond to real-world contexts and challenges\, including the Learner Variability Navigator. Her experience in education includes work in K-12 public schools as a teacher and administrator\, in higher education\, and in the nonprofit sector. She holds an Ed.D. in instructional technology and is passionate about including practitioner voice in research and development. Her areas of expertise include change leadership\, instructional design\, and learner variability. \n \nNick Schiner is the Director of Peer-to-Peer Professional Learning at Digital Promise. Nick began his career as a classroom educator with Baltimore County Public Schools\, teaching fourth and fifth grade before moving into the role of Elementary Technology Integration Specialist. After his time in the classroom\, he served as Team Leader on the district’s Innovative Learning Team\, where he oversaw efforts to help teachers integrate technology meaningfully and design hands-on\, authentic learning experiences grounded in constructionism and constructivism. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Towson University and a master’s degree in educational technology from Johns Hopkins University. \n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin The Digital Promise Future of Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n\n \n \n Digital Promise is a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner. We work with educators\, researchers\, technology leaders\, and communities to design\, investigate\, and scale innovations that support learners\, especially those who’ve been historically and systematically excluded. Our vision is that every person engages in powerful learning experiences that lead to a life of well-being\, fulfillment\, and economic mobility. For more information\, visit the Digital Promise website and follow Digital Promise for updates.\n \n\n \n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/digitalpromise20260430/ CATEGORIES:Computer Science/Coding,CTE: Career and Tech Ed,Mathematics,STEM/STEAM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260430-digitalpromise-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T190057Z CREATED:20260225T190028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T190057Z UID:11752000-1777557600-1777561200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Creative Early Learning Art Projects Across the Seasons: Nature’s Palette DESCRIPTION:Presented by Janine Kloiber\, Author\, Early Childhood Educator\, and Certified Montessori Primary Directress\nModerated by Stephanie Roselli\, Executive Editor\, Gryphon House \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nIn this edWebinar\, educators explore how to meaningfully integrate nature into art experiences in ways that honor each child’s developmental readiness and creative expression. \nUsing a Montessori lens\, viewers learn to value process over product\, select and present seasonal and nature-based materials\, and thoughtfully prepare art environments that nurture autonomy and emerging skills. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-3 teachers and librarians. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJanine Kloiber is a certified Montessori Primary Directress through the North American Montessori Center. She has served as a Primary Directress and Art Directress at Creative Minds Montessori School in Auburn\, NY\, and a preschool Principal and educator at Kindergarten Entenweg in Germany. With a bachelor’s degree in social work and social therapy from the University of Kassel\, she blends a deep understanding of early childhood development with a deep love for creativity and nature. \n\n \nAbout the Moderator \nStephanie Roselli is the Executive Editor at Gryphon House\, the leading publisher of educational resources for teachers and parents\, where she acquires and develops the latest books from today’s top early childhood experts. \n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \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 is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bookchats20260430/ CATEGORIES:Arts in Education,Early Childhood Learning,Environment and Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260401-bookchats-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T200441Z CREATED:20260422T203201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T200441Z UID:12058831-1777906800-1777910400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Still Human: Educating for Democracy in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Presented by Emma Humphries\, Ph.D.\, Former Teacher\, Current Chief Education Officer\, iCivics; and Eisha Buch\, Former Teacher\, Current Head of Teaching and Learning\, Common Sense Media \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nAmerica’s 250th birthday arrives at a unique moment. The democratic experiment was always a bet on human capacity: the ability to reason\, to question\, to connect across difference. For 250 years\, civic education has tried to cultivate that\, even as each wave of new technology quietly made it harder. AI didn’t create this tension\, but it has made it impossible to ignore. \nJoin this edWebinar with Common Sense Media and iCivics for a frank conversation about the human capacities that democracy depends on\, what technology (and AI in particular) is putting at risk\, and what educators can do right now to protect them. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nEmma Humphries\, Ph.D.\, is the Chief Education Officer for iCivics. Founded in 2009 by Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor\, iCivics is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing civic learning by providing educators and students with the knowledge\, skills\, and resources needed to embrace and engage in our civic life together. In her role\, Dr. Humphries leads iCivics’ research agenda\, serves as its leading brand ambassador\, particularly as a civics\, history\, and education expert\, and ensures all instructional materials are accurate\, objective\, non-partisan\, and contextual by shepherding iCivics’ Independent Review Council. Dr. Humphries has degrees in political science and education. In 2004\, she received a James Madison Fellowship in recognition of her potential to be an outstanding educator of the American Constitution\, and in 2012\, she received her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Florida. Dr. Humphries is regularly quoted in national publications and invited to speak as a trusted expert in teaching civics and history in the United States\, especially in our politically fraught climate. She lives with her husband and two daughters in Saint Simons Island\, GA. \n \nEisha Buch is the Head of Teaching and Learning at Common Sense Media\, where she leads the organization’s K–12 Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum\, a free\, comprehensive curriculum now reaching millions of students\, educators\, and families across more than 85\,000 schools worldwide. A former New York City teacher with over 15 years in education\, Eisha has built a framework for helping young people stay fully human in a tech-saturated world: not by avoiding technology\, but by thinking critically about its influence on their relationships\, well-being\, and sense of self. She is committed to making digital literacy as foundational as learning to read and write. \n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20260504/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital Citizenship,Media Literacy,Social Studies and Civics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260504-commonsense-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T160000 DTSTAMP:20260505T195912Z CREATED:20260419T182637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T195912Z UID:12045540-1777993200-1777996800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How To Build Powerful Math Problem Solvers Using Student Work and Clear Progressions DESCRIPTION:Presented by Danielle Jackson\, Ed.D.\, Author and Elementary Math Curriculum Coordinator\, Frisco Independent School District (TX); and Jay Meadows\, Experienced Educator\, Co-Founder of TRISTAN\, and CEO of Exemplars\nModerated by Robin Moore\, Lead Curriculum Renewal Coordinator\, EdAdvance \nSponsored by Exemplars \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nWhat if the key to improving math achievement isn’t more worksheets—but better insight into student thinking? In this engaging edWebinar\, Dr. Dani Jackson\, Elementary Math Curriculum Coordinator and author of the book Math Problem Solving Through Small Group Instruction\, and Jay Meadows unpack how to transform math instruction by leveraging student work as the starting point for teaching. \nViewers learn how to move beyond simply identifying right or wrong answers and instead pinpoint where students break down in problem solving—and exactly what to do next. Dr. Jackson shares a clear\, classroom-tested progression that helps students develop essential problem-solving habits\, from visualization and representation to organization and justification. \nUsing real examples of student work\, we explore how to identify strengths\, target the next instructional move\, and provide feedback that builds both confidence and competence. The session also highlights practical strategies teachers can implement immediately\, including ways to structure instruction that promote deeper thinking\, student retention\, and independence. \nWhether you are an elementary through middle school teacher\, coach\, or district leader\, this recorded edWebinar provides actionable tools to strengthen math instruction\, accelerate student growth\, and build classrooms where all students can become confident\, capable problem solvers. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Danielle Jackson serves as an Elementary Math Curriculum Coordinator in a large district in Texas\, where she supports teachers in building strong systems for problem solving and small-group instruction. She is the author of Math Problem Solving Through Small Group Instruction and has contributed multiple articles to Edutopia\, focusing on feedback\, labsite learning\, and responsive instruction. Dr. Jackson holds a doctorate in curriculum and instruction and is deeply committed to helping teachers make student thinking visible and meaningful. \n \nJay Meadows is the Chief Executive Officer of Exemplars and Co-founder of TRISTAN\, a leading force in redefining how students learn to think mathematically. With over 30 years in education\, Jay brings a rare blend of classroom insight and research-driven innovation. A former middle school math and science teacher\, he holds advanced degrees in both teaching and mathematical pedagogy—credentials that reflect his deep commitment to meaningful\, effective math instruction. At Exemplars\, Jay is not only a primary author of performance tasks but also a national thought partner for educators. \nHe leads dynamic professional development experiences across the United States\, helping teachers transform their classrooms with problem solving\, authentic assessment\, and the practices that research shows make the biggest difference. His mission is bold: to cultivate a generation of learners who can tackle any challenge with confidence and grit. Jay’s impact extends far beyond U.S. borders. Before his teaching career\, he facilitated diplomatic exchange programs for the U.S. State Department\, partnered with international nonprofits\, and served in the Peace Corps in Kazakhstan. This global lens continues to shape his belief in education as a force for empowerment and equity. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nRobin Moore is a Lead Curriculum Renewal Coordinator at EdAdvance\, one of Connecticut’s six Regional Educational Service Centers (RESCs). She is also a Certified K-5 Facilitator for Illustrative Mathematics and an Educational Consultant for Exemplars. She started her journey 22 years ago as an elementary classroom teacher. Robin’s passion for modeling a growth mindset for students and colleagues\, as well as an interest in helping build an understanding and love of mathematics\, led her to pursue a position as a math specialist. Over time\, she became a K-8 math coordinator and then a K-12 STEM coordinator. She actively participates in multiple organizations\, such as the Connecticut Council of Leaders of Mathematics and the Associated Teachers of Mathematics in Connecticut. In addition\, she loves to share her experiences at various conferences such as ATMNE\, NCTM\, and NCSM. When not promoting a love for mathematics\, Robin enjoys gardening\, gymnastics\, and spending time with her family. \n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nExemplars provides performance tasks\, rubrics\, and student anchor papers for schools and districts in Math and Science. Our performance material engages students and promotes reasoning\, critical thinking\, communication\, and problem solving. Our performance tasks are classroom tested and may be used for assessment\, instruction\, and professional development. Exemplars’ supplemental resources are research based and designed to meet state and national standards. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20260505/ CATEGORIES:Mathematics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260505-math-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260505T205249Z CREATED:20260422T164858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T205249Z UID:12054936-1777996800-1778000400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Literacy in Transition: Research on What’s Working\, What’s Missing\, and What’s Next DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Ethan Lynn\, Experienced Educator and Partner Consultant\, Reading Horizons; Dr. Shantell Berrett Blake\, Experienced Educator\, Vice President of Education\, Reading Horizons; and Jeanette Beninati\, Former Educator\, Current Marketing Director\, Reading Horizons \nSponsored by Reading Horizons \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nThe conversation around literacy instruction has reached a pivotal moment. While states\, districts\, and educators have largely aligned around research-backed reading practices and structured literacy\, the real challenge now lies in effective implementation and in helping students catch up amid evolving demands on literacy instruction. This edWebinar explores insights from the Literacy in Transition report\, based on a 2026 survey of 2\,600 educators across 49 states\, capturing the voices of those navigating this shift firsthand. \nDespite widespread alignment\, implementation is happening unevenly across schools and classrooms\, creating both new challenges and opportunities for educators. The goal of this session is to connect national literacy policy momentum with classroom realities by elevating educator perspectives and identifying what it takes to successfully implement and sustain structured literacy practices. \nThe presenters discuss: \n\nEducator perspectives on the current state of literacy reform\nTechnology and AI adoption in classrooms and the need for training and guidance\nThe urgency of addressing secondary struggling readers and foundational skill gaps\nEvidence of impact: how structured literacy is improving outcomes over time\nSustaining progress: the need for coaching\, time\, and aligned resources\n\nLearning objectives include: \n\nUnderstand how educators across the country are experiencing and implementing structured literacy\nExplore key trends across the four phases of the EPIS framework: Exploration\, Preparation\, Implementation\, and Sustainment\nIdentify critical challenges\, including gaps in secondary literacy and educator support\nExamine the emerging role of AI in literacy instruction\, including opportunities and concerns\n\nViewers gain actionable\, educator-informed insights to guide their own literacy initiatives and to have more informed conversations within their communities. As literacy instruction continues to evolve—across teaching practices\, policy changes\, growing concerns around technology use\, and literacy skill gaps for older students—this edWebinar provides important context grounded in real classroom experiences. This session helps leaders and educators better understand what educators are saying\, what is happening in classrooms today\, anticipate challenges\, and make informed decisions about implementation and support. \nViewers leave with greater clarity on how to navigate ongoing change\, sustain momentum\, and ensure long-term success in literacy instruction. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Ethan Lynn holds an M.A. in TESOL and a Ph.D. in applied linguistics. He began his career teaching English language learners and later led reading curriculum development in a university intensive English program. Now a partnership consultant\, he works with schools nationwide to implement structured literacy in daily practice. He brings experience as a published researcher and national presenter\, including multiple peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations. \n \nDr. Shantell Berrett Blake\, an experienced educator\, is the Vice President of Education at Reading Horizons. Over the past 20 years\, her work has focused on teacher training\, content development\, and school consultation\, with an emphasis on effective implementation. She has trained thousands of educators nationwide in research-backed literacy instruction and dyslexia. Dr. Blake holds an M.A. in education with a reading science concentration and dyslexia certification\, advanced Orton-Gillingham training\, and is LETRS and CERI certified. She earned her doctorate in education from Mount St. Joseph University\, where her research focused on teacher feedback\, implementation science\, explicit instruction\, and improving student engagement and academic outcomes. Passionate about literacy\, she is dedicated to ensuring effective reading instruction for all students\, especially those with dyslexia. \n \nJeanette Beninati is a former educator with a strong background in strategic planning\, education technology and training\, and professional development. Her experience spans education\, technology\, assessment and instruction\, consulting\, training\, efficacy research\, and learning disabilities. In her role as Marketing Director\, she oversees the company’s K-12 education marketing initiatives. Jeanette received both her undergraduate and M.Ed. degrees from Boston University. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nFor over 40 years\, Reading Horizons® has partnered with educators to combat illiteracy through effective\, research-based reading instruction. Grounded in Structured Literacy\, Reading Horizons provides Pre-K–12 core literacy\, K–5 supplemental foundational and language literacy\, and K–12 intervention solutions that help all students become confident readers. Learn more at readinghorizons.com and listen to Literacy Talks\, a podcast exploring fresh perspectives on literacy\, learning\, and teaching. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20260505/ CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,Literacy,Reading Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260505-teach2read-event-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T131816Z CREATED:20260424T025053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T131816Z UID:12063574-1778072400-1778076000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:​​Beyond Predictability: Transforming Math Outcomes and Student Experiences Through GLEAM Instruction DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rolanda Baldwin\, Former Educator\, Current Vice President of Program Design\, UnboundEd; and Brian Dean\, Former Educator\, Current Director of Program Design\, UnboundEd\nModerated by Clay Willis\, VP of Marketing and Communications\, UnboundEd \nSponsored by UnboundEd \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nAre you ready to challenge the predictability of student outcomes in your math classroom? In this edWebinar\, we introduce the core of the GLEAM® math instruction framework—teaching that is Grade-Level\, Engaging\, Affirming\, and Meaningful. You get a sneak peek into UnboundEd’s comprehensive four-day training series designed to reimagine your math instruction. \nIn this session\, you preview how to: \n\nShift educators’ mindsets by challenging unproductive beliefs to help develop a positive math identity in every student\nSupport true grade-level instruction through the Math Shifts of Focus\, Coherence\, and Rigor\nTackle unfinished instruction using the Coherent Content in Context (CCC) Protocol to provide just-in-time scaffolds\nAdapt math tasks to connect directly with your students’ lived experiences and communities using the Meaningful Variation Process (MVP)\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nWith two decades of experience\, Rolanda Baldwin has worn many hats throughout her journey. She’s been a middle and high school math teacher\, a math instructional coach\, and a district math curriculum coordinator in a large North Carolina district. Rolanda’s love for mathematics education led her to join UnboundEd as a math specialist\, where she rose to the role of Math Director. Today\, she proudly serves as the Vice President of Program Design\, where she’s responsible for overseeing the growth and development of UnboundEd’s entire math and UnboundEd Planning Process (UPP) program portfolio. \nRolanda’s thoughtful approach to program development and active involvement in strategic organizational initiatives and external partnerships are testaments to her sincere commitment to her craft. Her enthusiasm for mathematics education is infectious\, and she’s dedicated to empowering every individual to become a “math person.” Rolanda is passionate about reshaping educational systems and frameworks to help educators plan and deliver grade-level\, engaging\, affirming\, and meaningful math instruction. \n \nBrian Dean leads the design and implementation of the Math Pathway programs at UnboundEd. Before UnboundEd\, Brian worked to bring access to excellent math instruction in many school systems nationwide as an associate director of instructional support and as a math lead for Instruction Partners. Brian led the teaching and learning of mathematics for over 30 schools as a senior instructional specialist for Pasco County Schools\, and he helped facilitate the turnaround of a high school in the district from an “F” to an “A” as an instructional coach. He has taught at the middle and high school levels. \nBrian earned his master’s degree in secondary mathematics education from Miami University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The Ohio State University. When Brian is not supporting math programs at UnboundEd\, he likes to spend his free time doing activities with his wife and two kids. He is also an avid Peloton rider and rower and hopes to see you on the leaderboard soon! \n \nAbout the Moderator \nClay Willis is a mission- and results-driven marketing and communications leader committed to making education work for every single learner. As UnboundEd’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications\, Clay advances the organization’s reach and impact by forging meaningful connections with visionary educators. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \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\n \nUnboundEd empowers educators to meet the needs of every single student through grade-level\, engaging\, affirming\, and meaningful—GLEAM®—instruction. We work side-by-side with teachers\, coaches\, principals\, and district leaders to ensure the success of your instructional vision for exceptional education and improved outcomes. By cultivating the mindsets\, knowledge\, and skills at the heart of truly transformative teaching and learning\, we can break the predictability of historic achievement patterns so all kids thrive. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mathskills20260506/ CATEGORIES:Mathematics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260506-mathskills-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T205713Z CREATED:20260409T144811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T205713Z UID:12005699-1778083200-1778086800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How to Foster Reflective Readers and Keep the Comprehension Train on Track (Part 1) DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Molly Ness\, Literacy Specialist; and Heather Blankenship\, M.Ed.\, Partnerships and State Initiatives Manager\, Learning A-Z \nSponsored by Learning A-Z \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nDo you have students who plow through their reading and are unaware when their comprehension train has derailed? Join us for part one of an engaging\, two-part edWebinar series to discover research-based approaches to transforming your readers from passive and disengaged to curious and reflective. Author\, reading researcher\, and former classroom teacher Dr. Molly Ness outlines the importance of reflective reading and share practical strategies for readers of all ages. \nIn this session\, Dr. Ness connects current research to classroom‑ready practices teachers can use right away and give a clear understanding of: \n\nCurrent trends and research in reading motivation and stamina\nHow to explicitly teach students to notice and respond when comprehension breaks down\nWhat a reflective reader looks like and how to see more of it in classrooms\nThe importance of self-regulated reading for younger readers\n\nBy the end of this edWebinar\, you have practical and powerful strategies to help students slow down and think about their thinking—so reading becomes an active\, purposeful process rather than a race to the finish. Whether you’re supporting emerging readers or strengthening comprehension habits in upper elementary classrooms\, you leave with new insights and actionable ideas to help every reader stay engaged\, reflective\, and on track. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-6 teachers and education technology leaders. \nView Part 2: Rethinking Post‑Reading Responses: “I’m Done With the Book\, Now What?” \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Molly Ness is a former classroom teacher\, a reading researcher\, and a teacher educator. She spent 16 years as an Associate Professor at Fordham University in New York City. The author of six books\, Dr. Ness served on the Board of Directors for the International Literacy Association and on the New York State Dyslexia Task Force. Dr. Ness has extensive experience in reading clinics\, consulting with school districts\, leading professional development\, and advising school systems on research-based reading instruction. She provided literacy leadership for nationally recognized literacy non-profits\, as well as major educational publishers. \nA frequent speaker and presenter\, her happy place is translating the Science of Reading to schools and teachers. As a tireless literacy advocate\, Dr. Ness created the End Book Deserts podcast\, which brings awareness to the 32 million American children who lack access to books. In 2024\, she founded Dirigo Literacy (deer-ǐ-gō)\, a literacy consulting firm supporting schools\, districts\, and states to align with and implement the Science of Reading. When she is not reading and writing about reading and writing\, Dr. Ness is driving her ice-hockey-obsessed teenage daughter to the rink\, learning how to fly fish\, or hiking with her poorly behaved goldendoodle. \n \nHeather Blankenship\, M.Ed.\, brings over 20 years of experience in education to her role as Manager of Education Partnerships and State Initiatives at Learning A-Z. Her journey began in the classroom\, where she spent 11 years as a passionate elementary educator before moving into campus and district leadership roles focused on curriculum and instruction. When she’s not supporting and collaborating with others\, you’ll find her powering through kettlebell workouts\, off-roading in a side-by-side\, or spending time with family and friends. \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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nAt Learning A-Z\, we equip elementary educators with practical\, research-based literacy solutions that spark joyful learning experiences. Our solutions support teacher-led instruction and provide engaging online practice for students—blending the best of classroom learning with flexible\, standards-aligned content. Every resource we offer is developmentally appropriate\, easy to implement\, and designed to improve outcomes for all learners. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20260506/ CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,Reading Skills,Student Engagement and Motivation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260506-literacyhero-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000 DTSTAMP:20260508T135325Z CREATED:20260422T183020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T135325Z UID:12056528-1778155200-1778158800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Upskilling Educators in AI and Cybersecurity: Teaching Tomorrow’s Tech DESCRIPTION:Presented by Niki Kelly\, Former Educator\, Senior Partner Engagement Manager\, Discovery Education; and Laetitia Morrisson\, Senior Strategic Partnerships Director\, Discovery Education \nSponsored by Discovery Education & IBM \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin this edWebinar to learn how IBM SkillsBuild and Discovery Education are helping educators build in-demand skills in areas like AI\, cybersecurity\, and more through free\, flexible professional development. \nThe presenters share how they’ve used the platform to earn industry-recognized credentials\, stay current with emerging technologies\, and how to bring real-world knowledge into classrooms. The conversation highlights practical ways educators can get started with SkillsBuild and use it to support both their own growth and their teaching. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to high school teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nNiki Kelly is a Senior Partner Engagement Manager at Discovery Education\, where she leads a team that partners and supports schools and districts to effectively implement and scale edtech solutions to improve teaching and learning outcomes. A former educator with a master’s in educational leadership\, Niki brings a classroom-first perspective to her work\, helping translate innovative resources into practical impact for students\, teachers\, and districts. \n \nLaetitia Morrisson is the Senior Strategic Partnerships Director at Discovery Education\, the global edtech leader in K-12 digital curricula. In this role\, Laetitia leads and establishes strategic partnerships with organizations that support the company’s mission to transform teaching and learning and bridge the gap between real-world and classroom. During her time at DE\, she has led a multi-million-level transformative partnership. Before joining DE\, she was at KaBOOM!\, a national nonprofit dedicated to equity\, youth development\, and community infrastructure. Throughout her career\, she has elevated her passion for education\, social impact\, and community. Laetitia holds her bachelor’s from the Catholic University of America and her master’s degree from Georgetown University. Laetitia calls D.C. home\, but as a native French speaker\, loves to travel and experience different cultures. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Professional Learning & Practice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nDiscovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources\, engaging content\, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Through its award-winning digital textbooks\, multimedia resources\, and the largest professional learning network of its kind\, Discovery Education is transforming teaching and learning and improving academic achievement around the globe. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/pd20260507/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Cybersecurity,Future Ready Learning,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260507-pd-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T140000 DTSTAMP:20260507T175658Z CREATED:20260416T103455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T175658Z UID:12037929-1778158800-1778162400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Leveling Up SEL Through Play and Games: Designing for Learner Variability in Middle School (Part 3) DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sarah M. Scott\, Former Educator\, Current Neurodiversity Researcher\, Digital Promise; Kelly McNeil\, Ed.D.\, Former Educator\, Current Senior Learning Experience Designer\, Digital Promise; and Nick Schiner\, Former Educator\, Current Director\, Peer-to-Peer Professional Learning\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nThe middle school years are a critical window for students to develop the social-emotional competencies and agency they need to thrive. However\, traditional instructional methods often overlook learner variability\, leaving neurodiverse students or those with unique cognitive needs struggling to stay engaged and connected. \nBy integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) with game-based learning\, educators can create low-stakes\, high-engagement environments where students feel safe to take risks\, collaborate\, and grow. Designing with a whole-child lens allows educators to leverage the natural appeal of play to address diverse background factors\, cognition\, and emotional regulation. \nJoin this edWebinar with neurodiversity researcher Sarah M. Scott and playful learning expert Kelly McNeil\, Ed.D.\, for a dynamic exploration of how to use playful\, inclusive design to meet the needs of every student in your classroom. \nIn part three of this three-part series\, you learn: \n\nHow to identify key learner variability factors that impact SEL and how game-based mechanics can provide unique scaffolds for neurodiverse learners\nStrategies for using playful instructional approaches to foster student agency\, curiosity\, and authentic peer connection\nPractical ways to bridge the gap between standard curricula and inclusive\, game-based environments that support social and emotional growth\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is designed for grades 6-8 educators\, instructional coaches\, and leaders committed to building more human-centered\, equitable\, and engaging pathways for all learners. \nView part one: Building ELA Skills for Every Student: Designing for Learner Variability in Middle School\nView part two: Unmasking the Math Mindset: Designing for Learner Variability in Middle School \n\n \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nSarah M. Scott is a researcher with more than a decade of experience working across educational environments to design\, implement\, and sustain inclusive supports for neurodiverse learners. Her work has included classroom teaching\, instructional coaching\, serving on school leadership teams\, applied school-based research\, and play-based instructional approaches that support all learners. \n \nKelly McNeil\, Ed.D.\, is a Senior Learning Experience Designer at Digital Promise\, where she designs and facilitates innovative professional learning experiences at the intersection of AI\, games\, and emerging technologies in education. Her work centers on playful professional learning\, supporting educators in adopting digital game-based learning and AI in ways that foster agency\, curiosity\, and connection. Dr. McNeil’s research explores how immersive\, co-designed learning experiences influence educator beliefs and practices\, with a focus on learner variability and inclusive design. She has led national initiatives\, facilitated educator communities\, and presented at conferences including ISTE\, FETC\, and SXSW EDU. Dr. McNeil is passionate about bridging research and practice to create meaningful\, human-centered learning experiences for both educators and students. \n \nNick Schiner is the Director of Peer-to-Peer Professional Learning at Digital Promise. Nick began his career as a classroom educator with Baltimore County Public Schools\, teaching fourth and fifth grade before moving into the role of Elementary Technology Integration Specialist. After his time in the classroom\, he served as Team Leader on the district’s Innovative Learning Team\, where he oversaw efforts to help teachers integrate technology meaningfully and design hands-on\, authentic learning experiences grounded in constructionism and constructivism. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Towson University and a master’s degree in educational technology from Johns Hopkins University. \n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin The Digital Promise Future of Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n\n \n \n Digital Promise is a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner. We work with educators\, researchers\, technology leaders\, and communities to design\, investigate\, and scale innovations that support learners\, especially those who’ve been historically and systematically excluded. Our vision is that every person engages in powerful learning experiences that lead to a life of well-being\, fulfillment\, and economic mobility. For more information\, visit the Digital Promise website and follow Digital Promise for updates.\n \n\n \n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/digitalpromise20260507/ CATEGORIES:Game-Based Learning,Personalized Learning,Play-Based Learning,Social-Emotional Learning,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260507-digitalpromise-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T160000 DTSTAMP:20260507T194612Z CREATED:20260421T190846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T194612Z UID:12050401-1778166000-1778169600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Power of MTSS in the Preschool Classroom: Connecting Assessment Data and Tiered Instruction DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jennifer Grisham\, Ed.D.\, Professor Emeritus\, University of Kentucky\, Author\, and Consultant; and Amy Stegeman\, Ed.S.\, Early Childhood Consultant\, Iowa Department of Education \nSponsored by Brookes Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nLong used in K-12 settings\, Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports in preschool classrooms have strong evidence and growing adoptions. The framework leads to more equitable outcomes for all young children\, as well as improved collaboration between families\, classroom personnel\, and administrators. \nJoin this expert-led edWebinar to learn how to implement MTSS in inclusive early childhood classrooms. The goal of this session is to address how to use MTSS to determine which children need additional support\, develop differentiated goals\, create evidence-based intervention plans\, monitor progress\, and make data-based decisions. Viewers: \n\nUnderstand how an MTSS framework can improve delivery of preschool services\nLearn how to use a curriculum-based assessment to identify goals\, design evidence-based interventions\, and make data-based decisions\nIncrease their knowledge of how to provide professional development that supports high-quality services across settings and fidelity implementation of MTSS\nLearn how to collect assessment information and make decisions about which skills and what level of support is needed for each child\n\nTo implement this framework\, the necessary elements of leadership\, professional development\, and data-driven decision making are also emphasized. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to preschool teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Jennifer Grisham is Professor Emeritus in the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program at the University of Kentucky\, Lexington. She is also the former Faculty Director of the Early Childhood Laboratory at the University of Kentucky\, an inclusive early childhood program for children from birth to 5 years of age. Dr. Grisham has directed research projects on topics including linking assessment and instruction\, early care and education program quality\, and individualizing instruction for young children with disabilities. Dr. Grisham is the President of the EMRG Board and directed the nationwide field test for AEPS-3. \n \nWith nearly three decades of experience in early childhood education\, Amy Stegeman\, Ed.S.\, serves as an Early Childhood Consultant at the Iowa Department of Education. Her career has been dedicated to strengthening early literacy and expanding support for children and families identified as at risk. Now in her 15th year with the Department\, Amy plays a key role in supporting the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports in preschool environments. She is committed to building systems that provide meaningful\, high-quality services tailored to the unique strengths and needs of every child and family. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nBrookes Publishing is the premier publisher of practical\, research-based resources that boost the learning and success of all people\, with and without disabilities. We partner with top experts to deliver trusted books and tools that improve lives—from the critical early years through adulthood. \n\n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20260507/ CATEGORIES:Assessment,Early Childhood Learning,MTSS,PreK-K Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260507-assessment-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000 DTSTAMP:20260507T205029Z CREATED:20260420T174439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T205029Z UID:12047788-1778169600-1778173200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Shifting School Culture: From Reactive to Proactive\, System-Driven Approaches for Change DESCRIPTION:Presented by John Whalen\, Former Educator\, Current Co-Founder\, Edtomorrow; Tyler Jones\, Experienced Educator\, Principal\, Rocky Mountain Elementary (CO); and Alan Krenek\, Former Educator\, Current Chief Operating Officer\, Edtomorrow \nSponsored by Edtomorrow \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nSchool culture is often treated as something intangible\, shaped by morale\, relationships\, and shared values\, yet many schools see little lasting improvement despite ongoing initiatives. The reality is that culture does not shift through slogans or isolated programs; it improves when systems\, behaviors\, and daily experiences are intentionally aligned. This edWebinar examines the real reasons school culture efforts stall while providing a clearer\, more actionable path forward grounded in Edtomorrow’s focus on sustainable\, system-level change. \nViewers: \n\nIdentify why traditional school culture efforts often fall short\nUnderstand the impact of routines\, expectations\, and leadership decisions on school culture\nDiscover how clarity\, consistency\, and adult behavior influence student engagement and belonging\n\nViewers leave with practical resources and examples that help align staff actions\, consistent daily practices\, and leadership decisions with a shared vision\, along with clear next steps to begin shifting from reactive responses to proactive\, system-driven approaches that build environments where students and educators feel supported\, engaged\, and accountable. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school leaders and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJohn Whalen is the Co-founder of Edtomorrow\, a company supporting over 175\,000 educators and school leaders with resources and systems to build thriving learning communities. He leads professional development\, on-campus support\, and coaching for schools and districts across the country\, helping leaders strengthen systems across all tiers of support that drive connection\, engagement\, and culture. John is the author of Classroom Circles and co-creator of The First Five\, widely used tools that translate research into daily practice. A former middle school principal\, he brings 25 years of experience as a teacher\, district coordinator\, and school leader. He delivers practical\, high-impact solutions that improve student outcomes and help schools navigate discipline and conflict through a lens of accountability while supporting staff and school leaders. \n \nTyler Jones is the Principal of Rocky Mountain Elementary in Colorado\, a K–5 school serving approximately 500 students. As a Title I school with 89% of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch\, his work is grounded in ensuring every student has access to strong instruction and consistent support. Now in his 20th year in education and seventh year in administration\, Tyler brings experience from both the classroom and school leadership. At Rocky Mountain\, he focuses on building a culture where expectations are clear\, support is intentional\, and variability across classrooms is reduced. His leadership emphasizes practical systems\, shared ownership\, and the belief that culture is built through daily actions\, not just ideas. He is passionate about helping teams turn vision into practice so that what schools value is consistently experienced by every student\, every day. \n \nAlan Krenek\, Chief Operating Officer at Edtomorrow\, is a seasoned educator with 17 years of experience in public education\, serving as a special education teacher\, behavior specialist\, and seventh-grade assistant principal. His diverse background provides a unique perspective on the school day\, grounded in both classroom experience and campus leadership. As a special education teacher\, Alan supported students with behavioral and emotional challenges\, creating environments where students felt seen\, valued\, and supported. He believes meaningful learning begins with meaningful relationships\, and his work has consistently reflected a commitment to understanding students before expecting change from them. Throughout his time as a behavior specialist and administrator\, Alan focused on strengthening relationships as the foundation for growth\, helping students and staff navigate challenges with clarity and purpose. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Creating a Positive School Climate community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAt Edtomorrow\, we support schools and districts by strengthening Whole-Child MTSS from the ground up. Our approach focuses on building a positive school climate through universal resources and routines\, developing educator and leadership capacity through targeted professional learning and coaching\, and supporting students through intentional re-entry systems when intensive support is needed. \nRather than adding another program or initiative\, Edtomorrow helps schools align what already exists into a clear\, sustainable framework that improves engagement\, attendance\, academic outcomes\, and long-term student success. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20260507/ CATEGORIES:Culture of Belonging,Leadership/Administration,School Culture/Climate,Student Engagement and Motivation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260507-positive-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T130000 DTSTAMP:20260805T171940Z CREATED:20260408T125406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T171940Z UID:11998684-1778241600-1778245200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Roaches in My Cereal: And the Moral Imperative to Reimagine School DESCRIPTION:A conversation with author Dr. Melvin J. Brown\, Superintendent in Residence at Defined\, moderated by Dr. Baron Davis\, Former Superintendent and Founder of the Noegenesis Group \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar is a conversation with Dr. Melvin J. Brown\, author of his new book\, Roaches in My Cereal: And the Moral Imperative to Reimagine School\, and Dr. Baron Davis\, Former Superintendent and Founder of the Noegenesis Group. \nIn his book\, Dr. Brown blends memoir and manifesto to expose the inequity that shapes too many students’ lives—and too many schools’ failures. From a childhood marked by poverty\, resilience\, and the unyielding love of a mother who refused to surrender to circumstance\, Dr. Brown offers a deeply human window into what it means to grow up brilliant yet burdened. His story is proof that talent and potential are universal\, even when opportunity is not. \nDr. Brown and Dr. Davis discuss the need for educators\, policymakers\, and community leaders to confront uncomfortable truths: \n\nHow systems built on privilege continue to punish poverty\nHow schools often misread behavior as defiance instead of distress\nHow empathy\, access\, and high expectations can transform a child’s trajectory\n\nThis conversation is of interest to any educator who wants to reimagine schools\, so all students have access to equitable education and opportunities to reach their potential. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Melvin J. Brown serves as Superintendent in Residence at Defined\, bringing decades of leadership experience in large K-12 systems. Drawing on his tenure as superintendent in school districts\, he works to advance helping school systems scale career-connected learning from kindergarten through graduation. His work focuses on guiding district leaders to design and implement sustainable\, systemwide pathways that prepare every student for lifelong success. He is also the President and CEO of Soul Vision\, LLC\, an equity-centered and growth-mindset-focused consulting organization that provides motivational and keynote speaking\, educational consulting\, and leadership development. He previously served as Superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools (AL) and of the Reynoldsburg City Schools District in Reynoldsburg\, Ohio\, from 2017 to 2022. \nA national advocate for STEM education\, he emphasizes the need for community-wide collaboration in student preparation. His leadership focuses on the intersection of equity and technology\, ensuring staff are trained in modern trends and students have access to robust wraparound support. An active member of the AASA\, Dr. Brown is dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers and providing every child with the opportunity to reach their full potential through rigorous instruction. Dr. Brown is the author of Roaches in My Cereal: And the Moral Imperative to Reimagine School and is a co-author of STEM Century: It Takes a Village to Raise a 21st Century Graduate. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Baron R. Davis is Senior Advisor at Digital Promise\, where he champions cutting-edge solutions to address challenges like student absenteeism and rural economic mobility through collaborative innovation practices. Dr. Davis—formerly Superintendent of Richland School District Two—is a transformative educational leader\, celebrated humanitarian\, and innovative strategist with nearly three decades of experience driving meaningful change in K-12 education and beyond. Dr. Davis is the founder of the Noegenesis Group. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership Practices 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  \n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20260508/ CATEGORIES:Behavior Challenges and Support,Book Talk,Empathy and Resilience,Equity,Leadership/Administration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260508-leadership-event.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR