BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//edWeb - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T110000 DTSTAMP:20260514T173205Z CREATED:20260427T124006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T173205Z UID:12069767-1778580000-1778583600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Designing Learning Ecosystems with AI: Moving Beyond Prompting DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kimberly Niebauer\, Elementary Teacher of Gifted Education\, Loretto Elementary School\, Duval County Public Schools (FL); Aynul Dean\, Educator\, B. M. Hanson Elementary School\, Harvey Public School District #38 (ND); and Kelly McNeil\, Ed.D.\, Senior Learning Experience Designer\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by HP AI Teacher Academy 2.0\nHosted by Digital Promise \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nWhat happens when we move beyond using AI as a tool and begin designing with it? This edWebinar supports educators in shifting from using AI as a prompting tool to designing intentional\, student-centered learning ecosystems that integrate AI in meaningful ways. \nViewers: \n\nUnderstand the difference between using AI and designing with AI\nExplore how AI can support agency\, creativity\, and deeper learning\nIdentify the role of the human in the loop when integrating AI\nLearn practical strategies from educators implementing AI-supported learning experiences\n\nThe session begins by framing how teaching and learning transform when educators move beyond isolated AI use toward ecosystem design. A panel of educators share real classroom examples of AI-supported student design challenges\, highlighting both successes and ongoing tensions. Discussion focuses on how AI can be leveraged to support inquiry\, creativity\, and problem solving while maintaining strong human guidance and intentionality. \nViewers leave with concrete ideas for integrating AI into their own contexts\, a clearer understanding of how to design learning experiences that go beyond prompting\, and practical insights from educators actively doing this work. Viewers also gain language and strategies to ensure AI enhances\, rather than replaces\, human creativity\, connection\, and decision making. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\n \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nKimberly Niebauer is a teacher with 26 years of service in Duval County Public Schools\, where she inspires K–5 students through STEM‑focused\, hands‑on learning. She was a Top 5 Finalist for the 2025 VyStar Duval County Teacher of the Year. Kimberly is also an HP Teaching Fellow and is globally recognized for her leadership in educational technology for Microsoft and Minecraft Education. In 2024\, she was named one of EdTech Magazine’s “30 K–12 IT Influencers to Follow” for her impactful work in the classroom. She currently teaches gifted education at Loretto Elementary\, sponsors two after‑school clubs\, and is passionate about expanding educational opportunities that spark curiosity\, confidence\, and creativity in every student she serves. \n \nAynul Dean teaches sixth-grade English and mathematics and occasionally supports high school students in physics and chemistry. She coaches her school’s robotics teams and enjoys introducing her students to hands-on technology experiences. While she doesn’t come from a technical background\, she continues to learn alongside her students\, using electronics kits\, online resources\, and tutorials. She values accessibility in education and is grateful for tools like generative AI that support curiosity and lifelong learning. \n \nKelly McNeil\, Ed.D.\, is a Senior Learning Experience Designer at Digital Promise\, where she designs and facilitates professional learning at the intersection of AI\, games\, and emerging technologies in education. Her work focuses on helping educators move beyond tool use to designing meaningful\, human-centered learning experiences that foster agency\, curiosity\, and connection. Dr. McNeil specializes in playful professional learning and supports educator communities in exploring how AI can enhance\, rather than replace\, teaching and creativity. Her research examines how co-designed\, immersive learning experiences influence educator beliefs and practices\, with a focus on learner variability and inclusive design. She has led national initiatives\, facilitated educator networks\, and presented at conferences including ISTE\, FETC\, and SXSW EDU. Dr. McNeil is passionate about elevating educator voice and bridging research and practice in evolving learning ecosystems. \n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin 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\nHP AI Teacher Academy 2.0 has been updated for 2026 and is designed to equip educators with the essential knowledge\, skills\, and metacognitive practices to understand\, use\, and evaluate generative AI systems and tools. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ai20260512/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Curriculum Development,Student Agency and Voice,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260512-ai-event-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000 DTSTAMP:20260512T204824Z CREATED:20260416T095926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T204824Z UID:12037294-1778601600-1778605200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Teaching Decision-Making Skills for STEM Readiness: From Classroom to Career DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kevin Parkinson\, Former Educator\, Current Education Senior Manager\, Alliance for Decision Education \nSponsored by Alliance for Decision Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nHow can we prepare students not just to succeed\, but to thrive\, in a future shaped by AI and constant change? And how do we incorporate essential skills for success in an uncertain future into our already busy classrooms? \nIn today’s rapidly evolving workforce\, decision making stands out as a critical\, enduring skill. A recent Burning Glass Institute report found that 41% of U.S. job postings (2022–2024) explicitly mention decision-making skills across industries and roles. At the same time\, global STEM workforce shortages underscore a clear need: students must develop more than content knowledge to be truly future ready. \nThis edWebinar explores Decision Education\, the teaching and learning of skillful judgment formation and decision making\, grounded in decades of research from decision science. Viewers discover how Decision Education develops critical thinking\, risk analysis\, problem solving\, and structured decision-making skills that support success in STEM and beyond. \nBy integrating these practices into existing instruction\, educators can help students navigate uncertainty\, make informed choices\, and align learning with future goals\, without the need for a total curriculum overhaul. Viewers explore how Decision Education: \n\nConnects learning to real-world career readiness\nEnhances STEM engagement through analytical thinking\nSupports lifelong success in an AI-driven economy\n\nLearning objectives include: \n\nExplain the role of decision making in STEM readiness\nIdentify key Decision Education competencies\nIntegrate decision-making exercises into existing STEM lessons\nCultivate decision-making skills to support student STEM identity and engagement\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKevin Parkinson is the Education Senior Manager at the Alliance for Decision Education. Kevin has years of experience as a teacher and principal in traditional district and public charter schools\, as well as with educational nonprofit organizations. He has also served on the Mississippi Department of Education Principal Advisory Council. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from Illinois State University and a master’s degree in public school leadership from Columbia University. He is also the author of the Teachers Decide weekly newsletter. Kevin lives with his wife and three kids in Mississippi’s capital city. He enjoys running\, tattoos\, NPR\, audiobooks\, board games\, being outdoors\, TV comedies\, and good food. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the STEM 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 \nThe Alliance for Decision Education (the Alliance) is a national nonprofit and field builder with the mission of improving lives by empowering students with essential skills and dispositions for making better decisions. Founded in 2014 and backed by experts in decision sciences and a broad range of other fields—including several Nobel laureates—the Alliance believes that better decisions lead to better lives and a better society. \nAs a field builder\, the Alliance aligns\, coordinates\, and amplifies the efforts of organizations and individuals working toward the vision of Decision Education being part of every student’s learning experience. We partner with teachers\, researchers\, academic and business leaders\, families\, and community members to raise awareness and develop solutions that can be scaled in classrooms across the country. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/stem20260512/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Career Education,College and Career Readiness,Future Ready Learning,STEM/STEAM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260512-stem-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T180000 DTSTAMP:20260512T220223Z CREATED:20260408T140645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T220223Z UID:12000359-1778605200-1778608800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Practical Strategies for Welcoming Newcomers and Their Families DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lindsey Bird\, Educational Coach and Consultant\, Lindsey Bird Consulting and Teach Plus California \nSponsored by HMH \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin this practical edWebinar designed specifically for classroom educators who want actionable strategies to better support newcomer and multilingual learners. Viewers explore tools that strengthen communication with families\, promote reciprocal partnerships\, and create more welcoming\, culturally responsive classrooms. \nWe highlight editable communication templates\, strategies for multilingual engagement\, and ways to center equity in everyday classroom practice. The session also includes guidance on supporting families through the school year—including welcoming students who enroll mid-year—and reflections that help educators deepen cultural competence and humility. \nLeave with concrete tools you can use immediately to build stronger relationships\, improve language access\, and support newcomer student success. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and any educator supporting newcomer and multilingual learners. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nLindsey Bird\, an educational coach and consultant\, recently concluded a 17-year teaching career\, including a decade leading the Language Institute in Modesto\, California—a nationally recognized program serving immigrant\, refugee\, and asylum-seeking high school students. She developed\, taught\, and coordinated the program\, advancing innovative approaches to newcomer education. She now leads the Emergent Bilingual Change Agent Network (EBCAN) for Teach Plus California\, supporting educator leadership and systems change to better serve multilingual learners. \nA dedicated advocate for educational equity\, Lindsey has championed immigrant students and families at the local\, state\, and national levels. As a Teach Plus California Fellow\, she advocated for tenure reform and helped advance protections for newcomer students in California’s education code. Lindsey holds a B.A. from California State University\, Chico\, and an M.Ed. from the University of San Diego. She has delivered a TED Talk on the power of empathy. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Helping ELL\, ESL\, and Bilingual Students Succeed community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nHMH is an adaptive learning company that helps educators create growth for every student. Our integrated curriculum\, assessment\, and professional learning solutions use data to paint a full picture of every learner and recommend how to best support their needs. By partnering with educators\, we create lasting momentum so that all students can reach their full potential. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ell20260512/ CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,Culturally Responsive Teaching,Culture of Belonging,Family and Community Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260512-ell-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T193740Z CREATED:20260504T171322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T193740Z UID:12120017-1778673600-1778677200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Scaling K-12 Computer Science: High‑Quality\, Equitable Instruction in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Join this panel discussion featuring Bryan Twarek “BT\,” Head of Research and Innovation\, Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and Keisha Tennessee\, K–12 Computer Science Coordinator\, Virginia Department of Education. Co-Moderated by Alan Ireland\, Brand Marketing Lead\, CodeVA; and Jaclyn (Jaci) Anderson\, Product Portfolio Manager\, Pitsco Education \nSponsored by Pitsco Education \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nComputer science education is expanding rapidly—but access alone isn’t enough. In this fast‑paced edWebinar\, Pitsco and CodeVA bring together state leadership and national research to examine where K–12 computer science is succeeding\, where gaps persist\, and how districts can scale high‑quality\, equitable instruction—especially as AI reshapes what students need to know. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K–12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Panelists \nBryan Twarek is the Head of Research and Innovation at CSTA\, where he develops and studies programs to improve the equitable teaching and learning of K-12 CS. He is Principal Investigator on several research projects\, including CS teacher PD (e.g.\, AI PD Weeks\, Scaling MENTORS in CS)\, the CS teacher landscape\, student learning outcomes (e.g.\, Reimagining CS Pathways\, Identifying AI Priorities)\, and assessment (e.g.\, SUCCESSinCS). He is a former middle school teacher\, dean\, and PD provider. Prior to joining CSTA\, he directed CS policy\, curriculum\, PD\, and teacher support for the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)\, where he crafted and implemented an equity-minded policy to provide universal experience with creative\, rigorous\, and relevant CS learning to all students in grades PK-12. Twarek was a team lead and writer for the K-12 CS Framework (2016)\, the CSTA K-12 CS Standards (2017)\, California’s K-12 CS Standards (2018)\, and the CSTA Standards for CS Teachers (2020). He is currently leading a comprehensive\, evidence-based revision of the CSTA K-12 Standards\, planned for release in summer 2026. \n \nKeisha Tennessee serves as the Coordinator of Computer Science at the Virginia Department of Education\, where she leads statewide implementation of the 2024 Computer Science Standards of Learning. Her work focuses on ensuring high-quality instruction that reflects the knowledge and skills students need in today’s rapidly changing digital landscape. With more than fifteen years of experience in education\, Ms. Tennessee supports division leaders with implementation guidance\, professional learning\, and instructional resources that translate standards into effective classroom practice. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and has taught at all grade levels\, with much of her career in secondary education (CTE). \nPrior to the Virginia Department of Education\, Ms. Tennessee served as the Computer Science Technology Specialist at CodeRVA Regional High School and was instrumental in the design and development of the computer science program to increase access and opportunity for secondary students with a specialized focus on computer science. In addition to programmatic leadership\, Ms. Tennessee was among the first professional learning facilitators with CodeVA\, supporting educators across the Commonwealth in building capacity for computer science instruction. Ms. Tennessee has contributed to publications such as CSTA’s AI Learning Priorities for All K–12 Students and the Virginia Commonwealth University’s Computing in the Commonwealth\, a research study on specialized secondary computer science programs in Virginia. Through this work\, she continues to highlight the critical role of computer science in advancing emerging technologies and underscores the importance of ensuring that all students develop the knowledge to navigate technology as informed consumers\, responsible citizens\, and innovative creators. \n \nAbout the Moderators \nAlan Ireland is the Brand Marketing Lead at CodeVA\, where he manages email\, social\, and campaign strategy. He focuses on helping educators and partners understand and engage with emerging topics like AI in schools through clear\, practical messaging. \n \nJaclyn (Jaci) Anderson works at Pitsco Education as a Portfolio Manager\, overseeing the development of STEM products and curricula. Previously\, she spent a decade in transportation\, distribution\, and logistics\, and she’s proud to bring such industry experience to the world of education. Jaci is driven to bring engaging\, hands-on STEM learning to students of all ages. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Computer Science & STEM 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 \nFor more than 50 years\, Pitsco Education has offered a comprehensive range of hands-on science\, STEM\, and CTE resources and curricula. Pitsco helps educators create learning environments that address all learning styles and empower students to tackle challenges\, be creative\, and think with their hands. Their mission is to make it easy for schools to bring future-ready materials to the classroom\, creating lifelong learners\, successful professionals\, and engaged citizens. Learn more at Pitsco.com. \n\n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/compsci20260513/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Computer Science/Coding,STEM/STEAM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260513-compsci-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000 DTSTAMP:20260513T175822Z CREATED:20260418T133631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T175822Z UID:12043074-1778677200-1778680800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:3 Reasons Your Directions Aren’t Working (And What to Do Instead) DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jonnecia Alford-Simmons\, Experienced Educator\, Director of Advanced Teaching Roles & Instructional Coaching\, Gaston County Schools (NC); and Elizabeth Glover\, Advanced Lead Teacher\, Bessemer City Central Elementary School (NC)\nModerated by Jaclyn Surratt\, Experienced Educator\, Associate\, CT3 Education \nSponsored by CT3 Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nStudents aren’t ignoring you; they just don’t know what success looks like. If you’ve ever repeated directions (again…and again) or watched students go off track\, this edWebinar shows you what’s really going wrong and how to fix it fast. \nWhen directions aren’t working\, the impact goes far beyond a single task. It can lead to lost instructional time\, constant redirection\, and uneven student engagement\, which quickly add up. In this session\, you learn how to make small\, high-leverage shifts that lead to immediate\, visible changes in how students start\, stay on task\, and complete their work. \nView this session to learn about: \n\nThe three mistakes teachers make when giving directions—and how they lead to confusion\, repeated reminders\, and off-task behavior\nHow to deliver directions that get 100% compliance\, so students start quickly\, work independently\, and stay engaged\nA plug-and-play script you can use tomorrow to eliminate guesswork\, set clear expectations\, and maximize instructional time\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJonnecia Alford-Simmons is an educator dedicated to fighting for student achievement every day. She has served in many leadership roles as Assistant Principal of Instruction\, multi-classroom leader\, real-time teacher coach\, new teacher development coach\, and math instructional lead in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Within the roles she has served\, she discovered that coaching teachers is her passion. Jonnecia believes when given the appropriate support\, every student can excel academically. She is highly skilled in developing teams on the use of observation/feedback cycles\, real-time teacher coaching\, and data-driven instruction. Her teachers consistently obtained high student growth in engagement and achievement. She currently serves as the Director of Advanced Teaching Roles & Instructional Coaching in Gaston County schools\, where she supports teachers and coaches to achieve excellence. During her free time\, she enjoys traveling\, playing kickball\, and spending time with her family. \n \nElizabeth Glover is a native of Pennsylvania. She graduated from The University of Maine at Fort Kent in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and French. She taught the four-year-old class at the Goddard School for a year before moving from Pennsylvania to North Carolina in 2003\, where she accepted a fourth-grade teaching position at Tryon Elementary. She taught fourth grade for seven years\, then looped with her class to fifth grade in 2010\, which is the same year she earned her National Boards. In 2022\, she became a Content Teacher serving grades K-5 at Tryon for three years. In 2025\, she became an Advanced Lead Teacher for grade five at Bessemer City Central. Elizabeth has served on many committees\, demonstrating leadership within her school and district. \nElizabeth has five sisters and 12 nieces and nephews. She is married to Travis\, a fireman in Charlotte\, and they have a daughter\, Annie Mae\, and a son\, Bill\, whom they fostered to adopt in Lincoln County. Her hobbies include traveling\, riding her bike\, playing soccer with her son\, collecting quotes and puzzles\, and spending time with her family and friends. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nJaclyn Surratt is a champion for great schools. As an experienced educator and school leader\, Jaclyn is committed to turning around schools in her hometown of Cleveland\, Ohio\, and across the country. She served as a founding teacher\, director of curriculum\, instruction\, and school culture\, and head of school at a successful charter school and has coached school staff to achieve an “A” rating on the Ohio Report Card. Jaclyn also served as the Director of Real Time Teacher Coaching for TFA’s Northeast Ohio Region. She currently consults with Cleveland-area schools and districts to promote best practices in teaching and creating a positive school culture. Jaclyn’s passion\, experience\, and focus on results have driven her to success working with teachers and students in districts and charter schools. She holds a Master of Education from Arizona State University. Jaclyn loves reading and spending time with her husband and three kids. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Teacher HELP! community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCT3 is a professional learning organization that transforms the quality and culture of education for youth\, especially those in underserved communities. CT3 is redefining professional development with its unique training model that delivers feedback at the point of instruction\, Real Time Teacher Coaching®\, and with its research-validated method for classroom management\, the No-Nonsense Nurturer® approach. CTE builds educator and leader capacity to elevate depth of learning for all scholars. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teacherhelp20260513/ CATEGORIES:Classroom Management and Practices,Professional Development,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260513-teacherhelp-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T210045Z CREATED:20260409T152345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T210045Z UID:12006854-1778688000-1778691600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Rethinking Post‑Reading Responses: “I’m Done With the Book\, Now What?” (Part 2) 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. \nAny classroom teacher is familiar with the phrase\, “I’m done with the book\, now what?” Part two of this two-part edWebinar series provides ideas grounded in research on how students can respond to texts in post-reading work that is collaborative and engaging. Author\, reading researcher\, and former classroom teacher Dr. Molly Ness is back to encourage teachers to put away those shoe boxes—these strategies don’t involve making dioramas! \nThis session explores meaningful\, student‑centered ways to extend thinking after reading—without busywork or one‑size‑fits‑all projects. K-6 teachers and administrators explore how to: \n\nEnsure student comprehension and engagement with the text after reading\nEncourage students to return to completed texts in ways that are collaborative\, engaging\, and authentic\nPromote discussion\, reflection\, and deeper comprehension\nUse writing to foster comprehension and show student thinking\n\nBy the end of this edWebinar\, you have fresh ideas for what comes after students finish a book—ideas that keep comprehension front and center. You leave with practical strategies that invite students back into texts\, deepen understanding through writing\, and make post‑reading work something students actually want to do. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-6 teachers\, administrators\, and education technology leaders. \nView Part 1: How to Foster Reflective Readers and Keep the Comprehension Train on Track \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/literacyhero20260513/ CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,Project-Based Learning,Reading Skills,Student Engagement and Motivation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260513-literacyhero-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T150000 DTSTAMP:20260514T191312Z CREATED:20260416T193045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T191312Z UID:12039958-1778767200-1778770800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Designing Outdoor Play for Early Learners: Cultivating Resilience\, Curiosity\, and Well-Being DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lukas Ritson\, Play Expert\, Wearthy\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 introduces a clear and practical approach to designing outdoor environments that support meaningful play and child development. Grounded in the Ecology of Play\, the session explores how observation\, diversity\, and resilience can guide everyday decisions in early learning settings. \nViewers gain a simple lens to understand how environments shape behavior\, engagement\, and learning. The focus is on seeing outdoor spaces as living systems that evolve with children\, educators\, and community context. Through real project examples\, the edWebinar highlights how intentional design can support movement\, social connection\, creativity\, and a strong sense of belonging. \nThe session also translates this thinking into practical action. Educators are guided through small-scale changes that can be implemented with limited resources\, helping them strengthen their current environments without the need for major redevelopment. Examples demonstrate how thoughtful adjustments to layout\, materials\, and play opportunities can shift the depth and quality of engagement. \nDesigned for both new and experienced educators\, this session provides a balance of inspiration and application. Viewers leave with a clearer understanding of how to observe play\, respond to children’s needs\, and cultivate outdoor environments that support growth\, curiosity\, and well-being. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to early childhood educators. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKeeping children curious\, creative\, and confident through offering the adventurous childhood they deserve is the principle that guides Lukas Ritson’s play environments. Lukas believes play should be an all-encompassing experience for children\, fostering connection\, resilience\, and compassion. His award-winning playground designs emphasize natural landscapes\, creating a strong foundation for limitless learning opportunities. As an educator\, designer\, and speaker\, Lukas’ work has impacted thousands of children worldwide. Through Wearthy\, he continues to influence conversations on the needs of children and school communities\, shaping approaches to early childhood education and community engagement. In March 2021\, Lukas presented his TEDx talk\, How to raise resilient children in a fear-based world\, at TEDxUQ. He is a published contributing author and an invited keynote speaker across Finland\, the United States\, the United Kingdom\, Australia\, and New Zealand. \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/kaplan20260514/ CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Environment and Nature,Play-Based Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260514-Kaplan-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T160000 DTSTAMP:20260514T200136Z CREATED:20260424T154651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T200136Z UID:12066572-1778770800-1778774400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Words Do the Math: Connecting Language & Literacy to Math in PreK-3 DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kateri Thunder\, Ph.D.\, Educator\, Researcher\, Author\, and Coach \nSponsored by Sadlier \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nMath is often thought of as the subject where words get out of the way and numbers do the talking. But research tells a different story. \nLanguage is at the heart of mathematical thinking and doing. From reading and interpreting a problem to reasoning through a solution to defending an answer to a peer\, every step of the mathematical process depends on a learner’s ability to engage with language purposefully and confidently. \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Kateri Thunder explores what decades of research tell us about the critical role language plays in mathematical problem solving. Educators walk away with a deeper understanding of how literacy skills and mathematical practices are deeply intertwined and what that means for classroom instruction. \nViewers explore: \n\nWhy mathematical proficiency requires far more than computational skill\nHow contextualized language\, multiple representations\, and mathematical discourse deepen conceptual understanding for every learner\nWhat research-backed routines look like when language is treated as a tool for mathematical thinking\nHow structured language supports open access to math for all students\, including early readers and English learners\n\nWhether you teach kindergartners just learning to read or third graders tackling complex problem solving\, this session reshapes the way you think about language in your math classroom. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-3 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKateri Thunder\, Ph.D.\, is an educator\, researcher\, author\, and coach who collaborates with learners and educators around the world to translate research into practice. Her work centers on equity and access in education\, with a strong focus on teaching and learning at the intersection of literacy and mathematics. Dr. Thunder is a best-selling author for Corwin\, including Visible Learning in Early Childhood and The Early Childhood Education Playbook\, and she regularly presents on research-based instructional practices that support young learners. She collaborates with William H. Sadlier\, Inc. as a consultant\, contributing to the development of research-based instructional programs and playing a pivotal role in the creation of Sadlier PreK with Wiley Blevins\, as well as the Progress in Mathematics series. She is also the author of Math Foundations\, a collection within the Sadlier Decode & Discover Series\, featuring decodable texts for Grades K–2 that integrate early literacy and mathematics learning. \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\nWith 200 years of trusted experience\, Sadlier empowers K–12 educators to shape the future with proven\, research-based programs that drive student success. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20260514/ CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Early Literacy,Mathematics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260514-earlychildhood-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000 DTSTAMP:20260520T134315Z CREATED:20260414T021512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T134315Z UID:12025721-1778774400-1778778000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Research-Driven Leadership for Student-Centered Classrooms: Shifts That Stick DESCRIPTION:Presented by Matt Hickson\, Experienced Educator\, Head of Instructional Leadership & Strategy\, Modern Classrooms Project; and Dr. Emily Persons\, Senior Director of Research & Evaluation\, Modern Classrooms Project \nSponsored by The Modern Classrooms Project \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nWhat if every student in your building had a teacher who could work with them directly\, not just once in a while\, but as a regular part of every class? School leaders hear a lot about student-centered instruction. They hear less about what actually makes it stick and what the research says separates real instructional change from the kind that fades after the first unit. \nThis edWebinar cuts through the noise. Drawing on a growing body of evidence and data from thousands of K–12 classrooms\, presenters from the Modern Classrooms Project walk leaders through two of the highest-leverage instructional shifts: moving from whole-class instruction to targeted small-group and 1:1 support\, and shifting from time-based to mastery-driven learning. The presenters share the measurable changes they have evaluated in how teachers use class time\, how students access support\, and how leaders can tell the difference between surface-level implementation and the real thing. \nIn this session\, leaders: \n\nExamine the research base behind small-group instruction and mastery-driven learning and what it means for how we support teachers and design schools\nExplore real classroom data on how these shifts change teacher behavior\, student engagement\, and the quality of feedback students receive\nUnderstand what leaders can look for in classrooms\, in data\, and in coaching conversations\nLeave with a clear framework and tools for supporting teachers to ensure instructional shifts are sustainable\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is designed for K–12 school leaders\, district administrators\, and instructional coaches who want to ground their approach to instructional change in evidence and lead with confidence when it comes to student-centered learning. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMatt Hickson is the Head of Instructional Leadership & Strategy at the Modern Classrooms Project\, where he supports school and district leaders as they design instructional strategy and lead shifts toward mastery-based\, student-centered learning. He supports innovative schools in the Bronx to Clark County\, NV\, and beyond. A community organizer turned school principal\, Matt brings a diverse range of experience to his work: from classroom teaching and school leadership to central office roles and board leadership in both district- and community-based organizations. He was named the Durham Public Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year before becoming a principal in North Carolina. Matt’s career has centered on building the conditions where every student experiences joyful\, purposeful learning—and on developing the leaders who make that possible. He lives in Washington\, DC. \n \nDr. Emily Persons is the Senior Director of Research & Evaluation at the Modern Classrooms Project\, where she supports research and evaluation efforts to assess the impact of instructional practices and programs on teaching and learning. She earned her Ph.D. in sociology from Duke University\, where she studied education policy\, organizational theory\, and stratification. Dr. Persons also studied at Princeton University and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her expertise includes research design\, data and statistical analysis\, and program evaluation\, with experience using tools such as STATA\, R\, SQL\, and Tableau. She is committed to using research and analysis to improve organizational decision making and effectiveness in education. \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\nThe Modern Classrooms Project empowers educators to implement a self-paced\, mastery-based instructional model that leverages technology to foster human connection\, authentic learning\, and social-emotional growth. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/accelerate20260514/ CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,Professional Development,Student Agency and Voice,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260514-accelerate-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000 DTSTAMP:20260921T142255Z CREATED:20260422T031640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T142255Z UID:12052321-1778778000-1778781600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Intentional Professional Learning for Teachers. Real Impact for Students. DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kris Peterson\, Ph.D.\, Former Educator\, Current National Director\, Innovation and Data Insights\, HMH; Jennifer Lenhardt\, Former Educator\, Current Director\, CXPD Content Development\, HMH; and Kirsten Carr\, Senior Policy Advisor\, Foresight Law + Policy\nModerated by Ginette Collins\, Director\, Product Marketing\, HMH \nSponsored by HMH \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nProfessional learning is under pressure to do more than ever before\, and educators cannot wait for support that misses the moment. As student needs shift\, instructional demands evolve\, and expectations continue to rise\, schools need professional learning that is timely\, relevant\, and built to make an immediate difference. \nJoin us for an energizing edLeader Panel on how to design professional learning that is intentional\, responsive\, and grounded in the real challenges educators face every day. We explore how leaders can create learning experiences that address urgent needs\, strengthen instructional practice\, and build lasting capacity across their systems. \nViewers leave with practical ideas for making professional learning more strategic\, more actionable\, and more likely to drive meaningful change. \nDuring this session\, you explore: \n\nUsing Data with Purpose: Identify the right data to inform professional learning and learn how to translate insights into actionable\, high-impact PD that drives real change.\nDesigning PD That Sticks: Experience effective\, educator-centered PD practices that cultivate engagement\, support retention\, and drive meaningful opportunities for practical application and continuous growth.\nSustaining Impact Through Smart Resourcing: Explore creative strategies to secure funding and align resources to ensure professional learning remains consistent\, scalable\, and impactful.\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school leaders and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKris Peterson\, Ph.D.\, is the National Director of Innovation and Data Insights at HMH. As a former teacher and building\, district\, and state leader\, Dr. Peterson is dedicated to driving positive change. With a collaborative approach\, she has led efforts with educators in implementing evidence-based practices\, leveraging data\, and executing effective instruction. \n \nJennifer Lenhardt is the Director of Content Development at HMH\, where she leads the creation of professional learning and instructional content that supports educators nationwide. A former middle‑school math and intervention teacher\, she brings deep expertise in curriculum design\, supporting multilingual learners\, and high-impact adult learning practices. She is also the author of Common Denominators: Cultivating Engagement and Belonging in Secondary Mathematics\, a book focused on helping teachers create inclusive\, student‑centered math classrooms. Jennifer has presented at national conferences\, including NCTM\, CMC‑South\, and the Model Schools Conference\, and she is a two‑time HMH Professional Services Award recipient. She earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and her Master of Education\, both from the University of Oregon. \n \nKirsten Carr is a Senior Policy Advisor at Foresight Law + Policy. She works closely with nonprofits\, organizations\, and state leaders on a broad range of policy issues\, including extensive work on state assessment and accountability systems. Prior to coming to Foresight\, Kirsten served as a Senior Program Director at the Council of Chief State School Officers\, supporting state education agencies to advance their education priorities. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nGinette Collins is the Director of Product Marketing at HMH\, with a career focused on advancing outcomes for students while equipping educators and instructional leaders for success. She drives strategic partnerships with districts to expand professional learning and technology solutions that strengthen teacher readiness\, enable scalable implementation\, and improve support for underrepresented student populations. Ginette brings a strong understanding of both classroom realities and system-level challenges\, ensuring teachers have the tools\, support\, and confidence required to deliver meaningful impact. \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 edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nWith a focus on what moves each learner\, HMH delivers what educators need to foster growth and build lasting momentum. We create integrated K–12 learning solutions for core\, supplemental\, intervention\, assessment\, and professional learning—delivered on one streamlined platform. Our technology can flex\, uncovering smarter insights about students and helping educators act on what motivates them. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20260514/ CATEGORIES:Coaching and Mentorship,edLeader Panel,Education Funding and Purchasing,Professional Development,Teacher Development and Retention,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260514-leadership-event_panel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260923T212017Z CREATED:20260501T182159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T212017Z UID:12104238-1779102000-1779105600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Enhancing Writing and Communication Through Sentence Building (Part 2): Teaching Complex Structures DESCRIPTION:Presented by Zisel Roth\, M.S.Ed.\, Grammar & Writing Curriculum Design Specialist\, Author of 20+ Instructional Texts for K-8; Mindy Reifer\, MA\, Elementary and Middle School Principal\, ELA Specialist; and Shanita Francis\, Social-Emotional Brain-Based Learning Consultant\nModerated by Jennah Schuh\, M.Ed.\, SBL\, SDL\, Director of Education and Training\, Rockland County-Based Non-Profit \nSponsored by Triple C Writing \nThe session recording is no longer available. \nRead the Article\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nThis dynamic edLeader Panel builds on part one of the Enhancing Writing and Communication Through Sentence Building series. Educators are empowered to transform grammar instruction from abstract rules into meaningful\, practical writing skills. After a brief review of core concepts from part one\, the panelists show how students can enhance their writing with more complex sentence structures and dialogue. \nDesigned for immediate classroom use\, this session provides clear models and practical strategies that build directly on part one\, supporting students as they move from basic sentence construction to more structured\, expressive\, and precise writing. \nBy the end of this edLeader Panel\, educators are able to: \n\nDistinguish between traditional grammar instruction and applied grammar strategies that are presented in authentic context and scaffolded using a logical language-based approach\nImplement effective techniques that support students as they learn to vary sentences\nEvaluate and apply instructional tools that support varied sentence construction across multiple age groups and grade levels\nDesign inclusive writing lessons tailored to general education\, special education\, and ESL/ELL/ENL/ML learners\nUtilize practical resources that encourage spiralized writing practice\, reinforcement\, and skill transfer\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to elementary through middle school teachers\, ESL and special education teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \nSee part one: Enhancing Writing and Communication Through Sentence Building: A Pedagogical Approach \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nZisel Roth\, M.S.Ed.\, has dedicated the past 20 years of her professional life to researching and authoring grammar and writing instructional materials. Zisel graduated college with an MS in special education. In her experience as a teacher\, she noted that the salient factor that impacts students’ ability to learn is their language proficiency and ability to communicate effectively. As such\, she focused intently on sharing the gift and joy of articulate communication with elementary and middle school students. Her goal is to provide them with a crucial foundation for success in school and beyond. \n \nMindy Reifer\, MA\, Principal of an NY K-8 private school\, uses her three decades of instructional experience\, educational leadership\, and extensive curriculum design to ensure that her students are ahead of the game. She monitors educational trends\, such as the use of AI\, and balances integrating them into evidence-based methodologies. Mindy began her career in education in the 1990s as a student aide for students with disabilities before working as a classroom teacher. Mindy advanced to become the ELA Curriculum Coordinator at a K-12 private school in Maryland before her current leadership role in Rockland County\, NY. Throughout her career\, Mindy insists on teaching every day even as she shares professional experience with the greater education community as an ELA instructor and teacher mentor focusing on curriculum implementation\, core comprehension\, technology in the classroom\, and grammar and writing skills. \n \nShanita Francis partners with schools and communities to build systems that work by aligning learning\, healing\, and culture. As an SEL Integration Coach and brain-based consultant\, she supports educators in embedding trauma-informed\, culturally responsive practices into everyday instruction—making change practical\, meaningful\, and lasting. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nJennah Schuh\, M.Ed.\, SLD\, has over two decades of experience educating children. Her career spans roles as a special education teacher\, school administrator\, and curriculum contributor\, where she has focused on creating inclusive learning environments and advancing effective educational practices. Jennah brings a deep understanding of student needs\, instructional design\, and organizational leadership to her work\, grounded in years of hands-on experience in schools and educational systems. \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 \nTriple C Writing LLC provides a streamlined curriculum\, student resources\, and in-depth professional development to support all stages of elementary and middle school writing. Using evidence-based models\, Triple C Writing developed a pen-to-paper approach that is developmentally appropriate\, standards aligned\, and innovative to teach. \n \nStrides ABA in NY and NJ provides ABA services for neurodivergent children. \n \nWonDIRful Play DIR Floortime Therapy in NJ provides DIR Floortime Therapy for children with developmental delays in NJ\, MN\, and IL. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20260518/ CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,edLeader Panel,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,English, Language Arts, Writing,Special Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260518-teach2read-event_panel.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T150000 DTSTAMP:20260921T142331Z CREATED:20260501T195504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T142331Z UID:12107815-1779112800-1779116400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:From College and Career Readiness Silos to Connected Student Experiences: Sparking Enrollment and Excitement DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nina Walls\, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director\, Rockingham County Schools (NC); Tim Taylor\, Co-Founder and President\, America Succeeds; and Chris Minnich\, CEO\, MetaMetrics\nModerated by Brad Baumgartner\, Chief Growth Officer\, Edmentum \nSponsored by Edmentum \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\nToday’s students cannot afford a college and career readiness system that starts too late\, remains siloed for core academics\, or treats tangible postsecondary success planning as an add-on. Too often\, districts are asking students to navigate a future that schools have not fully prepared them to enter. The challenge is not whether students should be college ready or career ready; it is whether K–12 systems are giving every learner the academic foundation\, durable skills\, and real-world exposure they need to build a future that fits. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, explore what it takes to move from fragmented initiatives to a comprehensive college and career readiness strategy that works across K–12. Panelists share practical examples from a district perspective and discuss how to connect core curricula\, CTE\, and durable skills into a coherent student experience. In addition\, they examine how reading\, math\, and other foundational skills can be embedded into career-connected learning\, so students are not just informed about their options\, but prepared to pursue them. \nThis conversation also tackles the policy and funding realities shaping the work. State and district leaders are under growing pressure to align programs with evolving accountability systems\, workforce priorities\, and college access expectations. Viewers learn how to build local programs that advance state objectives\, how to design implementation that is both scalable and durable\, and how to enroll and excite learners. \nKey learning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the essential elements of a comprehensive college and career readiness program across K–12\nLearn how to integrate core academics\, CTE\, and durable skills into a connected and relevant student pathway\nIdentify strategies to influence key stakeholders and align local implementation with state policy\, funding\, and accountability goals\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K–12 school leaders\, district leaders\, education technology leaders\, school counselors\, and CTE directors. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nNina Walls serves as the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Director for Rockingham County Schools\, where she provides strategic leadership for districtwide CTE programming aligned to workforce needs and student success outcomes. In this role\, Nina oversees the development and implementation of high-quality career pathways\, supports instructional improvement\, and manages federal and state CTE initiatives\, including Perkins funding. With a strong focus on college and career readiness\, Nina works collaboratively with school leaders\, career development coordinators\, and community partners to expand access to work-based learning opportunities\, including internships\, pre-apprenticeships\, and registered apprenticeships. She has been instrumental in strengthening partnerships with local businesses and industry\, community colleges\, and workforce development agencies to ensure students graduate with relevant skills and industry-recognized credentials. Nina is committed to expanding equitable access to CTE programs and ensuring all students\, including special populations\, are prepared for postsecondary education and high-demand careers. Her work continues to support innovative programming that connects classroom learning to real-world experiences. \n\n \nTim Taylor is the Co-founder and President of America Succeeds and a leading national voice on durable skills in education and the workforce. He launched Pathsmith™\, an employer-informed\, durable skills framework now used across K-12\, higher education\, and workforce systems to make skills more visible\, measurable\, and actionable. Tim brings together research\, policy\, and cross-sector partnerships to align learning with real workforce demand\, working closely with state leaders\, employers\, and education institutions to advance economic mobility. He is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network\, serves on the X Prize Brain Trust for Learning & Society\, and has been named one of Getting Smart’s “60 People Shaping the Future of K-12 Education.” He speaks regularly to education and business audiences at venues including NAAIC\, SXSW EDU\, ASU+GSV\, the National Governors Association\, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. \n \nAs CEO of MetaMetrics\, Chris Minnich brings extensive experience spanning state policy\, large-scale assessment\, and edtech innovation. He has led national efforts to improve academic standards\, modernize assessment systems\, and strengthen accountability\, including previous leadership roles at NWEA\, HMH\, and the Council of Chief State School Officers. Chris is a nationally recognized voice on the urgent need for a universal measurement system to address the reading and math crisis in the United States. He speaks compellingly about why solving this challenge does not require more testing\, but rather better\, more connected measurement that places student ability\, material complexity\, and growth on a single\, objective scale\, regardless of shifting proficiency standards across states. Chris is also a sought-after speaker on topics such as aligning interim and summative assessments\, using data to close opportunity gaps\, and connecting foundational reading and math skills to long-term outcomes in college\, career\, and life. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nBrad Baumgartner serves as Edmentum’s Chief Growth Officer. Prior to joining Edmentum\, Brad served as CEO of MetaMetrics and CEO and President at BookNook\, where\, under his leadership\, the high-impact tutoring company expanded growth and reach to impact more students. Prior to his chief executive roles\, he held strategy\, operations\, and sales leadership roles at Learnosity\, Questar Assessment\, and Ellucian. Brad is driven by a deep-seated belief that every learner has a right to high-quality education and the support they need to be successful. Brad’s entire career has been devoted to the edtech field\, including K–12\, higher education\, and corporate learning roles both domestically and internationally. Brad’s long record of success in the education space includes successfully building and scaling companies from $20M to $130M in revenue and from 90 to 270 employees. Brad’s leadership approach centers on the concept of empowering people and supporting their personal and professional growth. \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\nEdmentum believes that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive everywhere learning occurs—whether they seek to catch up\, stay on track\, or chart their own path. When you pair Edmentum’s comprehensive\, research-backed learning acceleration solutions—including digital curriculum and courses\, K-12 diagnostic-driven personalized intervention\, and virtual instruction—with empowered and supported educators\, you can change the direction of students’ lives. We partner with K-12 educators in all 50 states and 100+ countries worldwide to design\, implement\, and sustain the programs that deliver on this shared promise of learning acceleration for every student. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ccss20260518/ CATEGORIES:Career Education,College and Career Readiness,CTE: Career and Tech Ed,edLeader Panel,Future Ready Learning,Leadership/Administration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260518-ccss-event_panel.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T170000 DTSTAMP:20260518T205214Z CREATED:20260410T170919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T205214Z UID:12013582-1779120000-1779123600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Practical Strategies to Support K–2 Learners’ Fine Motor and Executive Function Skills DESCRIPTION:Presented by Caitlin Taylor\, Occupational Therapist\, Learn It Academic Services; and Marybeth Jones\, Vice President of Academic Services\, Learn It Academic Services\nModerated by Nicole Magliaro\, Education Manager\, Learn It Academic Services \nSponsored by Learn It Academic Services \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nExecutive functioning and fine motor skills are essential for students’ success across the school day\, yet many young learners experience challenges in these areas. How can educators recognize when students need additional support\, and what practical strategies can be used to address these needs within the classroom? \nView this edWebinar to: \n\nGain a clear understanding of the core components of executive functioning and fine motor development\nLearn to recognize early signs that K–2 students may be struggling and need additional support\nExplore low‑cost\, easy-to-implement strategies and environmental modifications that can be embedded into K–2 daily routines to promote student independence\, engagement\, and participation\nLearn how to upgrade or downgrade classroom tasks to match student abilities and ensure meaningful participation for all learners\n\nViewers leave with low-cost or no-cost environmental modifications and activity ideas that can be easily implemented to promote student independence\, engagement\, and participation. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K–2 teachers. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nCaitlin Taylor\, OTD\, OTR/L\, is a licensed Occupational Therapist with Learn It Academic Services. She specializes in mental health and neurodiversity‑affirming care across the lifespan. With Learn It\, she facilitates group interventions\, provides individualized treatment to clients in Grades K-8\, and leads sensory‑based program development and staff training. With experience spanning outpatient pediatrics\, partial hospitalization\, community mental health\, and interdisciplinary telehealth services\, Caitlin brings a holistic and evidence‑driven approach to supporting functional participation and wellness. She has designed multi-sensory environments\, supervised occupational therapy students\, and contributed extensively to program development and interdisciplinary collaboration. Passionate about promoting accessibility\, empowerment\, and skill building\, she remains deeply committed to advancing occupational therapy’s role within behavioral health and school community settings. \n \nMarybeth Jones\, Vice President of Academic Services at Learn It\, has more than 30 years’ experience in education as a K-12 teacher and higher education professor\, as well as delivering educational support services in the private sector. At Learn It\, she directs all the activities of the Academic Services Team\, delivering services in more than a dozen large urban districts\, including LAUSD\, New York City Public Schools\, and Chicago Public Schools. She is responsible for day-to-day program operations. She manages resource and personnel allocations\, deployment of staff\, budgets\, contract compliance\, client partnerships\, and program retention. She has conducted quality audits for academic improvement programs across the U.S. and has developed and executed improvement plans to ensure quality control. Marybeth holds a BS in education from Illinois State University and an MS in education in curriculum and instruction from Grand Canyon University. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nNicole Magliaro\, Education Manager at Learn It Academic Services\, is a first-year doctoral student in educational research with extensive experience overseeing various educational programs. With over ten years of classroom experience teaching various grades and levels of students\, Nicole has designed curricula focusing on writing and literature aligned with Common Core Standards. She has developed\, implemented\, and assessed educational programs using research\, databases\, journals\, and project and presentation methodologies. Nicole also conducts quality assurance visits across Learn It’s programs to ensure high-quality instructional services are provided to students. She is experienced in collaboration with stakeholders and coordinating\, planning\, and presenting professional development. Nicole holds an MA in educational leadership and a BA in English with a K-12 teaching certification. \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\nLearn It creates programs that promote student success and are customized and aligned to meet the unique needs of each school’s mission and vision. From our multiple curricula to our technology options\, Learn It creates fresh\, practical programs that change the trajectory of every student we encounter. Learn It is your partner in helping children succeed in school and life. Our expertise ​is broad and deep. Our team is caring\, flexible\, and outcome focused. Our approach is collaborative\, progressive\, and family centric. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20260518/ CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Executive Function and Neurodiversity,Hands-On Learning,PreK-K Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260518-earlychildhood-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T140000 DTSTAMP:20260519T174946Z CREATED:20260428T201957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T174946Z UID:12079758-1779195600-1779199200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:What Are You Looking for? A Framework for Leaders Who Want to Support Better Instruction DESCRIPTION:Presented by Allison Bucklew\, Former Educator\, Current Program Design Director\, UnboundEd; and Lamar Billups\, Program Design Director\, UnboundEd\nModerated by Clay Willis\, Vice President of Marketing and Communications\, UnboundEd \nSponsored by UnboundEd \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nIt’s easy to walk into a classroom and see that a lesson is or isn’t working\, but it’s more difficult to name what’s happening and know what to do about it. Meanwhile\, teachers are planning and delivering lessons with the best intentions\, yet many students still don’t consistently have access to rigorous\, grade-level instruction. The gap between what leaders see and what teachers need is rarely about effort or intention. It’s about a missing framework. \nThis edWebinar is designed for instructional leaders ready to move beyond general notions of “good teaching” to building a common lens for supporting teachers in planning for rigorous\, grade-level instruction. Drawing on the UnboundEd Planning Process™ and the GLEAM® Instructional Framework for grade-level\, engaging\, affirming\, and meaningful instruction\, you get actionable tips on how to support teachers with planning lessons that move the needle for all learners\, and you leave with a practical tool you can use in your building immediately. \nIn this session\, you explore: \n\nWhy teachers who work hard and plan carefully can still leave students without access to grade-level content\, and what leaders can do about it\nHow the GLEAM Instructional Framework gives teachers and leaders a shared language for instructional excellence across all content areas\nWhat it looks like to notice strong instructional planning through a leader’s lens\nA practical tool you can use in your lesson reviews\, pre-observation conversations\, and collaborative planning sessions with teachers\nHow the UnboundEd Planning Process builds the teacher capacity that leaders are trying to build for instruction\n\nWhether you coach a team of teachers\, lead a single school\, or support curriculum and instruction across a district\, this recorded edWebinar gives K-12 leaders the language and the tools to support teachers in planning and delivering lessons with more impact\, regardless of their content area or level of experience. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAllison Bucklew has 15 years of experience in math education and instructional leadership. She has taught at the elementary\, middle\, and high school levels\, and served in various instructional leadership roles\, most recently as the Director of Data and Assessment at Crossroads Charter Schools in Kansas City\, Missouri. As Program Design Director at UnboundEd\, Allison develops instructional experiences and materials for the UPP suite of programs and supports facilitators through intentional preparation and coaching. \n \nLamar Billups has nearly two decades of experience in education\, spanning classroom instruction\, school leadership\, and program design across urban districts in Florida and Georgia. He has taught English at the secondary level and served in a range of administrative roles\, from founding principal to assistant principal to building principal\, with a deep commitment to ensuring every student has access to rigorous\, affirming learning experiences. \nMost recently\, Lamar served as a middle school principal in the greater Atlanta area\, where he spearheaded a literacy initiative that significantly raised reading proficiency\, implemented restorative justice practices that dramatically reduced disciplinary incidents\, and led his school to recognition as a School of Excellence by the Georgia Department of Education for Mathematics. Prior to that\, he served as an assistant principal across multiple urban campuses\, where he managed multi-million dollar external partnerships\, developed virtual instructional programs during the COVID-19 pandemic\, and mentored emerging leaders through district leadership development cohorts. \nLamar holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications from Florida State University\, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University\, and is currently completing his Ph.D. in educational leadership and counseling at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. As Program Design Director\, Lamar brings his lived experience as an educator\, his expertise in instructional frameworks\, and his passion for equity-driven outcomes to the work of designing transformative professional learning experiences. He is deeply committed to the belief that every student\, especially those in underserved communities\, deserves grade-level\, engaging\, and meaningful instruction. \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 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 \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/leadership20260519/ CATEGORIES:Coaching and Mentorship,Professional Development,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260519-leadership-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260921T142407Z CREATED:20260429T153639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T142407Z UID:12087354-1779202800-1779206400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Why MTSS Strategy Isn’t Enough: The Missing Practice in Tiered Support Systems DESCRIPTION:Presented by Heather Buckman\, Assistant Principal\, Ridgeview Elementary (MO); and Jill Molli\, Experienced Educator\, Chief Growth Officer\, Conscious Discipline \nSponsored by Conscious Discipline \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nMany districts have strong MTSS and PBIS frameworks in place—yet still struggle with inconsistent implementation\, staff burnout\, and limited behavior change. This edLeader Panel explores why strategy alone isn’t the issue—and what’s truly missing. Through the lens of the Conscious Discipline model\, viewers examine how an adult-first\, brain-based practice transforms tiered systems from something we plan into something we live every day. \nRather than adding another initiative\, this session focuses on how regulation\, connection\, and intentional daily practices create the conditions for Tier 1 to actually work—reducing the need for higher-level interventions. Viewers leave with a clear understanding of how to bridge the gap between systems and practice\, strengthen staff capacity\, and build sustainable\, aligned support for students and adults alike. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-8 school leaders and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nHeather Buckman spent seven years teaching fourth and fifth grade before transitioning to her current role as Assistant Principal of Ridgeview Elementary in Liberty\, MO\, a Title 1 School; a role she has held for the last nine years. \n \nJill Molli is Chief Growth Officer at Conscious Discipline and a nationally recognized educator\, speaker\, and instructor focused on adult-first\, brain-based practices. A former teacher and school counselor\, she partners with districts to strengthen culture\, communication\, and resilience by building adult capacity in self-regulation and conflict management. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the PD in Action community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nConscious Discipline is a comprehensive\, evidence-informed approach that helps schools and districts create safe\, connected\, and resilient learning environments—starting with adults. Grounded in brain science\, it equips educators with practical strategies to regulate their own responses\, model essential life skills\, and respond to behavior in ways that build trust and strengthen relationships. \nThrough a scalable system of professional learning—including training\, coaching\, immersive institutes\, and job-embedded resources—Conscious Discipline supports consistent\, districtwide implementation. The result is measurable impact: improved school climate\, fewer disruptions\, stronger relationships\, and increased staff confidence and retention. By building adult capacity as the foundation for change\, Conscious Discipline helps districts move beyond one-time initiatives to achieve sustainable\, system-level transformation that lasts. \n\n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/pdinaction20260519/ CATEGORIES:Behavior Challenges and Support,Classroom Management and Practices,edLeader Panel,Executive Function and Neurodiversity,MTSS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260519-pdinaction-event_panel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T180000 DTSTAMP:20260519T215538Z CREATED:20260409T174346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T215538Z UID:12008266-1779210000-1779213600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Fundamental Literacy Foundations: Research-Aligned Tier 1 Instruction in Early Elementary DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel Sorsel\, Teacher and Certified Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator\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. \nJoin educator and literacy specialist Rachel Sorsel (@mindfulteaccherrachel) for an inspiring edWebinar on how fundamental shifts in Tier 1 early literacy instruction lay a foundation for student success far beyond the primary years. Rachel integrates Science of Reading research into manageable instructional design made for real classrooms. \nThis session moves beyond rote memorization\, guiding teachers to foster deep word understanding through morphology\, etymology\, and phonics in early grades as well as intentionally teaching executive functioning skills. Viewers gain practical strategies they can implement immediately to strengthen early literacy instruction\, nurture student confidence\, and lay the groundwork for advanced comprehension and academic achievement. \nEducators leave with actionable tools to: \n\nIncrease alignment between reading\, writing\, and spelling instruction (and more!)\nDifferentiate effectively without increasing workload while building executive functioning skills\nBuild vocabulary and background knowledge through early attention to word structure\nUse assessment efficiently to guide instruction and communicate meaningful insights to families\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK through early elementary teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nRachel Sorsel\, known online as Mindful Teacher Rachel\, is a first-grade teacher and certified Orton-Gillingham classroom educator. For the past five years\, she has focused on bridging education research to practice\, helping educators and parents understand and apply evidence-based reading instruction through her widely followed social media platforms. Rachel is the creator of the World of Phonics read-aloud book series\, where she breaks down complex phonics concepts into clear\, accessible tools for teachers and families. She is passionate about empowering educators with the knowledge and confidence to teach reading effectively. \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 Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nVoyager Sopris Learning® is the specialist in reading\, writing\, and math intervention. Fully focused on intervention\, we have established four decades of results that demonstrate the efficacy of our solutions. Providing a holistic offering of reading\, writing\, and math interventions and assessments\, our solutions help educators create strong\, sustainable foundations to ensure academic success for all students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20260519/ CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Early Literacy,PreK-K Programs,Science of Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260519-literacyhero-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T150000 DTSTAMP:20260921T142428Z CREATED:20260422T194240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T142428Z UID:12057635-1779285600-1779289200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Overcoming MTSS Challenges to Better Serve All Students DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Sarah Brown\, Former Special Education Director\, Current President\, System Impact Consulting; and Tiyi Smith\, M.Ed.\, Former Instructional Coach\, Current Lead National Academic Advisor\, Renaissance \nSponsored by Renaissance \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nMost districts implement a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to promote better learning outcomes across K–12. But as students’ needs rapidly evolve—and as educators are asked to do more with fewer resources—many are experiencing barriers to a successful MTSS implementation. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, two experts share proven solutions to five common MTSS challenges. You understand how to: \n\nAllocate resources to serve students in all tiers\nMake whole child data accessible to educators when they need it\nUse insights from the Science of Reading to provide strong foundational skills instruction\nMonitor the efficacy of Tier 2 and 3 interventions\nSuccessfully implement MTSS in middle and high school\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K–12 school leaders\, district leaders\, education technology leaders\, assessment directors\, curriculum directors\, and MTSS directors. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSarah Brown\, Ph.D.\, is President of System Impact Consulting and a national MTSS consultant and author. She formerly served as a special education director\, Bureau Chief at the Iowa Department of Education\, and Senior Director of MTSS Solutions at Renaissance. She is co-author of the best-selling book MTSS for Reading Improvement\, as well as the book Effective Universal Instruction. \n \nTiyi Smith\, M.Ed.\, is Lead National Academic Advisor at Renaissance. She was formerly a special education teacher\, instructional coach\, and district facilitator at El Paso ISD in Texas. In this role\, she worked extensively with students and families who required additional support to access learning opportunities\, and she was instrumental in building cooperative learning structures in the district. \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 \nAs a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries\, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20260520/ CATEGORIES:Assessment,edLeader Panel,MTSS,Special Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260520-assessment-event_panel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T160000 DTSTAMP:20260526T141458Z CREATED:20260507T135135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T141458Z UID:12177155-1779289200-1779292800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:PreK Assessment for Dual-Language Learners: Measure True Learning\, Not Just English DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Sandra Barrueco\, Professor of Psychology and Wylma and James Curtin Endowed Chair\, The Catholic University of America; and Isabel Andrade\, Former Educator\, Current Principal Product Manager\, Khan Academy Kids \nSponsored by Khan Academy Kids \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nWhen we assess young children in a language they don’t yet know well\, we risk measuring English exposure instead of what they actually understand. For dual language learners\, this gap shows up as underestimated ability\, misdirected interventions\, and readiness data that doesn’t reflect reality. \nJoin this edWebinar with Isabel Andrade (Khan Academy Kids) and Dr. Sandra Barrueco (The Catholic University of America) for a research-grounded\, administrator-focused look at what the evidence says about bilingual PreK assessment—and practical ways schools can implement home-language assessment\, even when teachers don’t share every child’s language. We share what’s working\, what the barriers are for administrators\, teachers\, and students\, and how one approach—Khan Academy Kids’ bilingual PreK assessments—is being piloted in classrooms across five states. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-K teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Sandra Barrueco is a Professor of Psychology at The Catholic University of America and one of the nation’s foremost experts on the assessment of young dual language learners. She is the lead author of Assessing Spanish–English Bilingual Preschoolers: A Guide to Best Approaches and Measures\, an essential resource for researchers\, practitioners\, and policymakers working with Spanish-English bilingual children. Dr. Barrueco’s research sits at the intersection of developmental psychology\, bilingual education\, and early childhood policy. Her work has directly informed national policy and practice\, with particular influence on Head Start and Early Head Start programs. \n \nIsabel Andrade is a Principal Product Manager on the Khan Academy Kids team. She started her career as an elementary school teacher at a public school in her hometown of Quito\, Ecuador. A 2025 Forbes “30 Under 30 in Education” honoree\, Isa leads the development of a playful and nimble Pre-K assessment platform that provides families and educators with information on students’ progress. This product is funded by the Gates Foundation with support from MDRC. She holds a master’s in education and an MBA from Stanford University. \n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Engaging Early Learners community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nKhan Academy Kids is a free early learning program that empowers teachers and families to nurture confident\, curious learners. Developed by Khan Academy in partnership with early childhood learning experts from Stanford University\, the app helps children ages 2–8 build foundational literacy\, math\, and executive functioning skills through play-based learning. Interactive lessons\, books\, and activities adapt to each child’s level\, while teachers can track progress and assign standards-aligned lessons in the classroom. Used by schools and districts nationwide\, Khan Academy Kids supports equitable access to research-backed early education—no subscriptions\, ads\, or barriers. Available on mobile\, tablet\, and Chromebook devices\, the app brings joyful\, effective learning to every child\, everywhere. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learningp320260520/ CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,Early Childhood Learning,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,PreK-K Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260520-learningp3-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260520T205908Z CREATED:20260410T145654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T205908Z UID:12012016-1779292800-1779296400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:College and Career Readiness in a New Era of Work DESCRIPTION:Presented by Karen Hoffman\, Real Life Learning Founder\, Half Moon Bay High School; Anjuli Gupta\, Director of Product Management\, College and Career Readiness\, Savvas Learning Company; and Matt Barber\, National College and Career Readiness Specialist\, Savvas Learning Company \nSponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nWithin the next year\, 70% of jobs will require education or training beyond high school—and too many students are approaching graduation unprepared for the workforce. We’re entering a new era of education where the lines between high school\, college\, and career are intertwined. \nJoin this edWebinar with Savvas for a discussion on how we can equip students with the career exploration\, college credits\, industry credentials\, and employability skills they need to thrive in the modern workforce. Viewers of this session learn about: \n\nWays to design career pathways to high-demand and emerging careers\nStrategies to expand students’ exposure to in-demand and emerging careers\nPractical tips for teaching the transferable skills required for success in college and the workforce\nOpportunities to provide students with both industry credentials and college credits combined\n\nAll high school educators\, counselors\, and school or district leaders interested in college and career readiness are encouraged to view this edWebinar. Viewers also receive free access to the award-winning College Success course from Savvas to share with their students! \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKaren Hoffman is the founder of Real Life Learning at Half Moon Bay High School. With more than 30 years of experience in human development and personal growth\, Karen empowers individuals and organizations to cultivate self-awareness\, resilience\, and purposeful action. \n \nAnjuli Gupta is the Director of Product Management for College and Career Readiness at Savvas Learning Company. She has spent the last decade working with academic partners to develop and manage high-quality learning experiences\, including at Savvas Learning Company\, Outlier.org\, and Coursera. Prior to Coursera\, Anjuli consulted for Fortune 500 companies at BCG and Innosight\, and launched three non-profit programs in global health\, environmental health and justice\, and climate justice. Anjuli lives on the Northern California coast with her husband\, two sons\, and dog. \n \nMatt Barber is the National College and Career Readiness Specialist at Savvas Learning Company. He has 15 years of experience in public education\, serving as a high school math teacher\, high school guidance counselor\, and adjunct mathematics professor at the community college level. For the past 10 years\, Matt has worked at Savvas Learning Company in various roles\, focusing on K-12 math programs\, Advanced Placement\, honors and electives\, dual enrollment\, and career and technical education (CTE). \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\nJoin the College\, Career\, and Life Readiness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\nEvery student deserves a clear path to post-grad success. That’s what’s possible with Savvas Pathmaker—the all-in-one solution that equips students with the college credits\, industry certifications\, and transferable skills to thrive in the modern workforce. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ccss20260520/ CATEGORIES:Career Education,College and Career Readiness,CTE: Career and Tech Ed,Future Ready Learning,STEM/STEAM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260520-ccss-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T150000 DTSTAMP:20260521T185752Z CREATED:20260429T214219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T185752Z UID:12092969-1779372000-1779375600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Building Understanding\, Not Fear: A New Approach to Drug Education DESCRIPTION:Presented by Anne Truger\, Digital Learning Specialist and Professional Consultant\, Discovery Education \nSponsored by Discovery Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nWe all know the stakes of the opioid crisis are incredibly high\, impacting our schools and communities at an alarming rate. However\, in a digital-first world\, the traditional “lecture-and-listen” model just isn’t reaching our students. For educators\, the challenge lies in delivering prevention education that is evidence based yet engaging enough to resonate. It’s time to change the script. \nJoin this edWebinar with Discovery Education for a deep dive into Operation Prevention\, a suite of no-cost digital resources designed to spark life-saving conversations without the heavy lift. We utilize engaging slide decks and videos\, but the core focus remains on hands-on\, inquiry-based learning that actually aligns with the standards. You walk away with a toolkit of practical ways to help students understand the science of drug misuse and the confidence to make healthy choices. \nWhat we cover: \n\nIntegration Without the Headache: How to seamlessly align Operation Prevention modules with your existing health and science standards so you aren’t “adding one more thing” to your already full plate.\nLearning Through Discovery: Classroom-tested strategies like Eye Spy and Six-Word Stories that drive deep reflection through play and active participation.\nThe Digital Deep-Dive: A guided tour of virtual field trips and self-paced lessons designed for student-led discovery (and teacher sanity).\nExtending the Mission: Practical ways to leverage ready-to-use digital educator guides and parent toolkits to bridge the gap between the school day and the living room.\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school counselors\, and district leaders looking for actionable\, research-grounded tools that support student wellness without sacrificing precious instructional time. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAnne Truger is a Digital Learning Specialist and professional consultant with over 20 years of experience in special education and 30 years as a professional presenter. A Google for Education Certified Trainer and Innovator\, Anne specializes in the practical application of technology to improve accessibility and classroom productivity. She currently serves as a Digital Learning Specialist at TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804 and is an active leader within the Illinois educational technology community. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the School Health & Safety community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\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/schoolsafety20260521/ CATEGORIES:Family and Community Engagement,Health and Wellness,Mental Health and Wellness,School Safety ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260521-schoolsafety-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T160000 DTSTAMP:20260921T142451Z CREATED:20260419T034158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T142451Z UID:12043991-1779375600-1779379200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Accessibility and UDL as Partners in Inclusion: From Compliance to Belonging DESCRIPTION:Presented by Brian St. Amour\, Director of eLearning/Adjunct Professor\, Business\, Temple College; Skip Stahl\, Co-Founder and Senior Policy Analyst\, Emeritus\, CAST; Lilly Shaw\, George Washington University Student\, Intern\, CAST; and Luis Perez\, Senior Director of Disability and Accessibility\, CAST \nSponsored by ReadSpeaker\, in Partnership with CAST \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, and earning your CE certificate. \nAccessibility is not an add-on to the CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework—it is foundational\, its beating heart. In this edLeader Panel\, viewers explore how CAST advances accessibility as a core component of UDL to create learning environments where all learners can thrive. \nViewers gain a clearer understanding of how designing for accessibility enhances flexibility\, engagement\, and learner agency\, moving beyond compliance toward meaningful inclusion. This edLeader Panel provides K-12 educators\, instructional designers\, administrators\, and learning professionals with practical insights into how CAST’s approach helps organizations design learning experiences that are accessible by design and inclusive by default. \nInterested in learning more about UDL? Check out the UDL Guidelines. \nJoin CAST and ReadSpeaker to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nBrian St. Amour holds an MBA in marketing and brings extensive experience in professional eServices and eLearning technologies\, serving both industry and higher education. He has a proven track record in service strategy\, operations\, software and services product development\, customer satisfaction\, and retention. Brian’s expertise includes distance education technologies\, eServices strategy\, and policy development\, as well as faculty and student training\, consultation\, user experience\, partner programs\, alliance partnerships\, global team leadership\, service operations\, and customer advocacy. \nCurrently\, Brian leads strategic planning and service operations within the eLearning offices at Temple College\, ensuring compliance with institutional\, state\, and regional accrediting policies. He supports a large\, diverse population of online students\, faculty\, and course sections\, chairs eLearning advisory committees\, and collaborates across departments to advance effective\, scalable\, and inclusive eLearning environments. An Adjunct Business Professor\, Brian teaches online and face-to-face courses and actively contributes to regional\, state\, and national distance learning associations. \n \nA nationally recognized expert in accessible educational materials and Universal Design for Learning\, Skip Stahl accrued extensive experience in advising education stakeholders—including states\, district leaders\, publishers\, and policymakers—on how to make learning environments and products more effective and inclusive for all. Skip was formerly Co-director of the federally funded National Center on Accessible Educational Materials (AEM Center)\, where he led a national initiative to assure that educational materials are developed and distributed in ways that are accessible\, appropriate\, and readily available to all students. He was also CAST’s Project Director for the Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities\, a partnership with the University of Kansas and the National Association of State Directors of Special Education. Skip’s experience as one of CAST’s five founding staff members provides an active historical perspective to support the organization’s future. \n \nLilly Shaw is an undergraduate student at the George Washington University studying Health Data Science and Music and serving as the 2026 UDL Awards Intern. She is passionate about accessibility in education and values the positive impact UDL can have on the student experience. In 2024\, she contributed a student piece on UDL in the classroom to Multiple Voices: Disability\, Race\, and Language Intersections in Special Education\, In Service of Equity? Exploring Universal Design for Learning’s Transformative Potential\, Do UDL. In 2025\, she served as a panelist at the UDL CON panel Guidelines 3.0: Stories of Impact from Across the UDL Community\, providing the student perspective. When she’s not working\, you can find Lilly singing with her campus choir or listening to music. \n \nAs the Senior Director of Disability & Accessibility for CAST\, Luis Perez promotes the creation\, delivery\, and use of high-quality accessible educational materials and technologies to support learning opportunities for all students. He is embedded with the Postsecondary and Workforce Development group at CAST\, and in this role\, he works to increase access to middle- and high-income careers for everyone. Luis is also a co-host of the CAST podcast\, The Learning Experience\, with new episodes launching monthly. His perspective is informed by his own experiences as a user of assistive technology. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, and earning your CE certificate. \nJoin the Teaching All Students community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n \n \n ReadSpeaker is proud to partner with CAST to advance the principles of Universal Design for Learning and create more inclusive learning environments. Together\, we are helping educational institutions remove barriers by making content more flexible and accessible for all learners. \nText-to-speech plays an important role in supporting UDL by providing multiple means of representation and engagement. With ReadSpeaker\, students can listen to digital text\, adjust reading speed\, and follow along visually\, empowering them to learn in ways that suit their individual needs and preferences. \nA UDL-certified solution\, ReadSpeaker’s alignment with UDL supports deeper comprehension and learner independence. By combining text-to-speech with a suite of audio-enhanced learning tools\, ReadSpeaker helps reinforce understanding\, improve focus\, and reduce cognitive load. Adding ReadSpeaker to your learning platform allows you to seamlessly deliver voice support to every student\, reducing stigma and improving outcomes for every learner.\n \n\n \n \n A nonprofit\, education research and development organization\, CAST leads\, inspires\, and convenes a global community to design inclusive learning experiences through our Universal Design for Learning framework and UDL Guidelines\, now used all over the world. CAST provides professional learning services to support UDL implementation\, accessibility solutions\, and the UDL Product Certification. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/inclusiveeducation20260521/ CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Classrooms and Learning Spaces,edLeader Panel,Inclusive Education,Special Education,Universal Design for Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260521-inclusiveeducation-event_panel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T170000 DTSTAMP:20260521T204357Z CREATED:20260322T023955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T204357Z UID:11895388-1779379200-1779382800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Building Independent Writers: Teaching Moves that Foster Agency\, Problem Solving\, and Engagement DESCRIPTION:Presented by Alicia Luick\, Staff Developer\, The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower \nSponsored by The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nAcross elementary classrooms\, teachers are striving to help students become writers who can take initiative\, make decisions\, and sustain their work with increasing independence. In this edWebinar\, educators explore practical teaching moves that support students in becoming thoughtful\, self-directed writers who approach writing with curiosity\, confidence\, and purpose. \nThe goal of this session is to help K–5 teachers and instructional leaders strengthen their ability to nurture independence in young writers. Viewers learn how small shifts in instruction—such as the way teachers confer and lead small groups\, structure mini lessons\, and support students during independent writing time—can help children develop agency\, problem-solving skills\, and greater engagement with their writing. \nPresenters from The Reading & Writing Project share classroom-tested strategies drawn from writing workshop practice. Viewers explore ways to: \n\nTeach students how to generate and sustain their own writing work\nSupport writers in solving problems independently rather than relying on the teacher\nUse conferences\, small groups\, and mid-workshop teaching to strengthen decision making and ownership\nCreate classroom conditions that encourage risk taking\, stamina\, and engagement\n\nEducators who view leave with practical ideas they can apply right away to help students grow as confident\, independent writers. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K–5 teachers and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAlicia Luick is a Staff Developer at The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower. She began her career in education as a classroom teacher before serving as a districtwide literacy coach. This breadth of experience has made her a valued partner to schools and districts working to develop cohesive\, schoolwide approaches to literacy instruction grounded in best practices. Alicia is deeply committed to supporting coaches\, administrators\, and teachers in strengthening literacy instruction. She is particularly interested in helping students transfer their skills as readers and writers to learning in other disciplines\, including social studies\, science\, and mathematics. She holds dual master’s degrees in curriculum and teaching and in administration. Alicia has led advanced sections at literacy institutes\, presented at national conferences\, and co-authored books in the Units of Study series. \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 \nThe Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower was created out of the pioneering work that Lucy Calkins began over 40 years ago. Inspired by her research\, she developed innovative curricula and methods that transformed the way children learned to write. For decades since\, she has worked with educators to help students become what she always knew them to be: proficient and enthusiastic writers\, readers\, and thinkers. \nToday\, RWP-M remains deeply rooted in this experience\, while also holding true to this a spirit of innovation and continuous learning. Lucy Calkins and her team author the Units of Study in Reading\, Writing\, and Phonics and several series of engaging decodable texts. More than authors of curricula\, at its core\, RWP-M is a community of practice\, a think tank\, and a professional development organization dedicated to transforming the way students learn to read\, write\, and think. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20260521/ CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,English, Language Arts, Writing,Student Engagement and Motivation,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260521-teach2read-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T150000 DTSTAMP:20260921T142517Z CREATED:20260428T161914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T142517Z UID:12076679-1779804000-1779807600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Turning District Priorities Into Daily Practice: What It Takes to Make Initiatives Work DESCRIPTION:Presented by Leandra Cleveland\, District K–4 Math Specialist\, Bentonville Schools (AR); Bonnie Bedford\, District K-4 Literacy Specialist\, Bentonville Schools (AR); and Amanda Oyler\, K–4 Math and Science Instructional Coach\, Bentonville Schools (AR)\nModerated by Connie Warren\, M.Ed.\, Sr. Marketing Manager\, BookNook \nSponsored by BookNook \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nDistricts set bold priorities\, but making them work inside a real school day is where the challenge begins. Between strategic plans and daily instruction lies the work that determines whether initiatives gain traction or quietly stall. Success depends on how priorities are translated into time\, staffing\, and structures that hold up in daily practice. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, district and campus leaders examine how initiatives move from state and district priorities into daily practice. Through real-world perspectives\, viewers explore: \n\nHow leaders interpret state initiatives and define clear non-negotiables\nWhat it takes to move from vision to schedule\nHow time is protected for small-group and intervention support\nThe trade-offs required to make space for new priorities\nCommunication and feedback systems that keep teams aligned over time\n\nViewers are introduced to a practical framework for turning priorities into daily practice and reflect on how those ideas apply within their own systems. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is especially valuable for K-12 district and campus partners. Viewers leave with concrete insights to strengthen alignment and make initiatives work in practice. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLeandra Cleveland is a District K–4 Math Specialist for Bentonville Schools\, where she has served for 21 years and currently leads the district’s math coaching efforts. A Bentonville graduate\, she began her career as a math teacher before moving into central office roles\, including Instructional Technology Specialist and Director of Assessment and Data Management. In her current role\, Leandra mentors math coaches\, designs professional learning\, and supports the implementation of high-quality instructional materials to strengthen consistency across classrooms. She is passionate about examining student thinking\, analyzing data\, and helping educators deliver strong math instruction that leads to meaningful learning. Outside of work\, Leandra enjoys spending time with her family\, including her five children. \n \nBonnie Bedford is a District K–4 Literacy Specialist for Bentonville Schools with 20 years in education and extensive experience in coaching and instructional support. She began her career in kindergarten and second grade\, where she developed a strong foundation in early literacy instruction. Bonnie has supported districtwide shifts toward evidence-based literacy practices\, partnering with school teams to implement high-quality instructional materials and strengthen instructional strategies. She designs and facilitates professional learning and works closely with educators to use student data and work to guide decisions and improve outcomes. She is deeply committed to helping all students become confident readers and writers. Outside of school\, Bonnie enjoys running\, spending time with her Great Dane\, and cheering on her kids at sporting events. \n \nMandy Oyler is a K–4 Math and Science Instructional Coach for Bentonville Schools\, with 15 years in education. She spent a decade as a primary teacher before transitioning into coaching\, where she now supports teachers in strengthening math and science instruction. Mandy focuses on building clarity around learning standards and helping educators understand how concepts develop across grade levels. She partners with teachers to implement high-quality instructional materials\, facilitates professional learning\, and supports intervention efforts through data-informed practices. She is passionate about helping both students and teachers develop strong analytical thinking skills. In her free time\, Mandy enjoys reading\, spending time outdoors\, and being with her family. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nConnie Warren\, M.Ed.\, is an educator-turned-marketer with nearly 30 years of experience in K–12 education. Before stepping into her role as Sr. Marketing Manager at BookNook\, she served as an instructional coach\, summer school principal\, trainer\, and curriculum coordinator\, with a strong focus on supporting struggling learners. Today\, Connie blends her education leadership experience with a passion for storytelling\, creating research-based content that helps district leaders examine challenges\, reflect on data\, and communicate effective strategies that drive student achievement. She frequently partners with education leaders to highlight real-world practices that support meaningful outcomes for students. Outside of work\, Connie enjoys writing children’s stories\, hiking\, and spending time in her garden. \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 edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nBookNook is a leading ESSA Level 1 provider of high-impact virtual tutoring solutions designed to accelerate K-8 student achievement in reading and math. Our synchronous learning model combines engaging evidence-based instruction with consistent learner-leader relationships for exceptional student outcomes. We deliver 1:1 and small-group virtual tutoring that integrates seamlessly with classroom instruction\, ensuring that every session is targeted and effective. Our approach is grounded in decades of research\, focusing on proven strategies that drive measurable improvements in student achievement. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20260526/ CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,edLeader Panel,Future Ready Learning,Leadership/Administration,Professional Development,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260526-leadership-event_panel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T150000 DTSTAMP:20260527T190422Z CREATED:20260513T150905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T190422Z UID:12226230-1779890400-1779894000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Creating a High-Trust PreK-3 Classroom That Works: From Control to Connection DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Deborah Bergeron\, Deputy Director of Community Engagement and Innovation\, National Head Start Association; and Rhonda Conn-Parent\, Art Teacher\, Edison Elementary School (CO)\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. \nThis edWebinar guides educators through a practical\, relationship-centered approach for creating emotionally safe\, responsive classrooms from preschool through third grade. The presenters explore how trust can be intentionally built through everyday interactions\, especially during moments of challenging behavior\, and how these moments can become powerful opportunities for connection\, growth\, and learning. \nViewers leave with practical strategies that can be implemented right away\, including: \n\nA framework for understanding and responding to challenging behaviors\nHow to shift from reactive control to proactive\, trust-based guidance\nLanguage and routines that build emotional safety\, belonging\, and engagement\nApproaches that support student regulation while strengthening relationships\nWays to create a more joyful\, sustainable classroom environment for both students and educators\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK–3 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Deborah Bergeron (or Dr. B\, as she is known to students and educators) has spent over 30 years working to support the growth and development of children. She worked in public education as a middle and high school classroom teacher and an elementary and high school administrator\, and holds a school superintendent license in Virginia. In 2018\, Dr. B was asked to lead the Office of Head Start and the Office of Early Childhood Development at the Administration for Children and Families in the Department of Health and Human Services. It was here where Dr. B developed her passion for Head Start\, Early Head Start\, and the early learning environment in general. \nIn January 2021\, Dr. B joined the National Head Start Association as the Deputy Director of Community Engagement and Innovation. Dr. B advocates for programming that develops the whole child and embraces the value the family has in that process. “Parents are a child’s first and most important teacher\,” is her favorite mantra\, compliments of Head Start. Dr. B holds a B.S.Ed. from Texas State University\, a master’s degree in education leadership\, and a Ph.D. in education policy and education psychology from George Mason University. She lives in Virginia with her husband and has four awesome children who\, although are all grown up\, will always be her heart! \n \nRhonda Conn-Parent has been teaching for 30+ years in public\, private\, and charter schools using fine arts as a vehicle to discover the joy\, capabilities\, and magic we are capable of creating—inside or outside the classroom. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Disciplined-Based Art Education from the University of North Texas. She has had training and experience with a variety of teaching methods\, from Montessori to Waldorf to the European format of educating young people. \nFor 17 years\, she owned Studio 101\, her private fine arts school for children ages 3-18. From these experiences\, she is inspired by and extracts the good from a variety of strategies to grow children—their soul and brain through joy\, trust\, and the thrill that can accompany the struggle. She has two adult children and lives in Colorado Springs with her awesome husband and random foster dogs. She enjoys surfing\, karaoke\, and the occasional spontaneous dance party with her students at school! \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. \n\n \n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bookchats20260527/ CATEGORIES:Behavior Challenges and Support,Classroom Management and Practices,Culture of Belonging,Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260527-bookchats-event.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR