BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//edWeb - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:edWeb X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://home.edweb.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for edWeb REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T150000 DTSTAMP:20210603T190026Z CREATED:20210519T202705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T190026Z UID:37355-1622728800-1622732400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:6 Essential Steps to Fun and Effective Phonological Awareness Instruction DESCRIPTION:Presented by Cheryl Lundy Swift\, M.Ed.\, National Presenter\, Learning Without Tears; and Tracy Sloper\, National Presenter\, Territory Manager\, Learning Without Tears \nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nPhonological awareness is a critical foundational literacy skill. In fact\, multiple research studies indicate that phonological awareness skills are a strong predictor of a child’s success in learning to read. During this fun and engaging edWebinar\, attendees will learn a variety of engaging instructional strategies to teach six essential phonological awareness skills along the phonological awareness continuum. \nAt the end of this learning experience\, attendees will be able to: \n\nDistinguish the difference between phonological awareness and phonemic awareness\nIntegrate fun phonological awareness lessons and activities to help emerging readers recognize\, discriminate\, blend\, segment\, and manipulate sounds\nExplicitly teach\, model\, and reinforce how to isolate\, delete\, and substitute phonemes\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to individuals working with children from preK to first grade.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nCheryl Lundy Swift received a Master of Education in administration and supervision from Virginia Commonwealth University and has been a dedicated educator for over 20 years. Cheryl is the founder and CEO of EduPower\, an education consulting firm that empowers school and business leaders\, teachers\, parents\, and students to reach their fullest potential through professional development\, coaching\, and curricula. Cheryl is an award-winning educational leader\, curriculum developer\, motivational speaker\, and trainer. She served as the lead curriculum developer for Learning Without Tears’ Get Set for School’s Language and Literacy curriculum\, which received an AEP Distinguished Achievement Award. In 2017\, Cheryl was awarded the Investor Bank’s Educator of the Year Award. Cheryl is currently pursuing her doctorate in educational leadership from Kean University in Union\, NJ. \n \n \nTracy Sloper received her Preschool Director’s Credential after quickly realizing her passion for children\, families\, and developmentally appropriate educational experiences. She has more than 28 years of experience in the early education and supplemental tutoring industries and has dedicated her career to helping educate and inspire children. She currently consults and trains for early education programs in a highly competitive educational market. She also has helped lead numerous families with helping their children reach their educational goals through personalized tutoring. Tracy is committed to helping parents\, children\, educators\, and professionals discover the Handwriting Without Tears program. \n  \nJoin the Building Blocks for PreK–5 community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Without Tears’ mission in today’s changing learning landscape is to ensure that the path to student success remains simple and fun. We provide child-friendly\, hands-on\, innovative instruction for early learning\, handwriting\, keyboarding\, and writing strategies\, and our programs reach more than 31 million students in Pre-K through fifth grade. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lwt20210603/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210603_lwt-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T170000 DTSTAMP:20210618T134939Z CREATED:20210513T145053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T134939Z UID:37296-1622736000-1622739600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:AASA Leading for Equity: Leveraging Edtech to Build Equitable Learning for ALL Students DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Beth Rabbitt\, Chief Executive Officer\, The Learning Accelerator (TLA); Richard E. Culatta\, Chief Executive Officer\, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE); and Dr. Michael T. Conner\, Superintendent\, Middletown Public Schools (CT)\nModerated by Dr. Valerie Truesdale\, Assistant Executive Director\, AASA\, The School Superintendents Association \nHosted by AASA\, The School Superintendents Association \nAASA’s Leadership Network\, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nAs the pandemic underscored deep inequities in students’ abilities to access high levels of learning remotely\, educators and edtech leaders have collaborated at deep levels to call for anywhere\, anytime opportunity. Join edtech leaders Dr. Beth Rabbitt\, Chief Executive Officer of The Learning Accelerator (TLA)\, Richard Culatta\, Chief Executive Officer of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)\, and Dr. Michael T. Conner\, Superintendent\, Middletown Public Schools (CT)\, as they share their organizations’ journeys to supporting educators throughout the country. Non-profit ISTE pivoted quickly to provide extensive professional learning for teachers as they were plunged into hybrid and remote teaching models. The Learning Accelerator\, a national non-profit\, connects teachers and leaders with the knowledge\, tools\, and networks they need to transform K-12 education. AASA\, The School Superintendents Association has engaged thought leaders nationwide in calling for a more student-centered\, equity-focused education for the whole learner. These organizations have partnered to envision a future in which every student receives effective and engaging learning to stretch them toward their futures. \nThis presentation will be of particular value to school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Beth Rabbitt is Chief Executive Officer of The Learning Accelerator (TLA). She is a nationally recognized expert in education innovation and blended and personalized learning. Prior to becoming CEO in 2016\, Dr. Rabbitt was a partner on TLA’s start-up team\, leading the organization’s work to develop educator training systems and researching emerging teaching and learning models and practices. \nBefore joining TLA\, Dr. Rabbitt was a doctoral resident and Director of Human Capital and Innovation at a school in Newark\, NJ\, where she developed and completed research on competency-based approaches to teacher professional learning. Prior to that\, she was an associate partner at the NewSchools Venture Fund\, a consultant to and with Education Resource Strategies\, and the founding doctoral fellow at the Harvard Innovation Lab. She began her early career in education as a teaching intern in the Marshall Islands\, which led her to pursue an undergraduate research fellowship in educational neuroscience and to become the director of environmental education for an urban youth program in Massachusetts. \nDr. Rabbitt serves on the board of several education nonprofits\, including the Highlander Institute\, Catalyst:Ed\, and InnovateEDU. She earned a B.A. from Dartmouth College and a Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) from Harvard University. \n \n \nRichard Culatta is an internationally recognized education innovator with vast experience in education policy\, teacher preparation\, and educational technology. \nPrior to joining ISTE\, he served as the chief innovation officer for the state of Rhode Island where he led the state to become the first to offer computer science in every K-12 school. As the director of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology\, Richard was at the helm of numerous efforts to expand connectivity to schools across the country\, promote personalized learning and develop the National Education Technology Plan. \nRichard is the author of the new book Digital for Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World focusing on helping schools and families create effective digital citizens. Richard began his career in the classroom as a high school teacher and\, across his career\, has coached educators and national leaders around the world on using technology as a tool to reimagine learning. \n \n \nMichael T. Conner\, Ed.D. is the superintendent for Middletown Public Schools in Middletown\, CT. Previously\, he served as Chief Academic Officer (Norwalk\, CT)\, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning (Willimantic\, CT) and Principal of Augusta Lewis Troup School (New Haven\, CT). Dr. Conner obtained his Bachelor of Arts in elementary education/humanities from Lasell University. He also received his Master of Science degree from the University of Bridgeport\, Sixth-Year Diploma from Southern Connecticut State University\, and doctorate in education from Cambridge College. Dr. Conner completed the prestigious Executive Leadership Program at the University of Connecticut and attended the Harvard Superintendents Institute. He also completed the prestigious AASA National Urban Superintendents Academy (cohort III) in Washington\, D.C. Dr. Conner obtained his graduate diploma in business analytics from Harvard University and is currently completing an advanced certificate (ACE) in management\, innovation\, and technology at MIT. \nFor his overall efforts\, Dr. Conner was recognized by The Network Journal as a “Top 40 Under 40” recipient. He was also recognized by the Connecticut NAACP (100 Most Influential Blacks in Connecticut)\, Middlesex NAACP (Education Award)\, Eleven28 Entertainment (100 Men of Color Award)\, Cross Street African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (Rev. George E. Battle Senior Education Award)\, Middlesex United Way (Community Leadership Award)\, and DECA Inc. (National Administrator of the Year). Under his leadership\, Middletown Public Schools was recognized as a 2019 AASA/SPN National Innovation and Transformational District\, of which only 17 districts nationally received this distinction. Also\, Middletown Public Schools received the honor as a 2020 National Innovative District by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Dr. Conner was featured in AASA’s School Administrator magazine for his article entitled What Mentoring Means to a New Superintendent of Color. This past August\, Middletown Public Schools was featured in Time Magazine and AASA’s School Administrator magazine with Ray McNulty highlighting their innovative blended learning model that underpins the latest research around personalized learning using artificial intelligence. Most recently\, Dr. Conner was selected by The School Superintendents Association (AASA) and Successful Practices Network (SPN) to serve on the Learning 2025: National Commission on Student-Centered\, Equity-Focused Education as a commissioner. He will be making recommendations on innovative and equity-based practices for agencies and districts throughout the country to adopt holistically. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Valerie Truesdale joined AASA early in 2019 as the assistant executive director responsible for guiding leadership development services and programs. With years of experience in the superintendency and roles in instructional technology\, she knows that AASA’s Leadership Network can be a substantial resource for school leaders trying to keep pace with the rapidly changing delivery of K-12 education. \n  \nJoin the Leading for Equity community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \nThe AASA Leadership Network drives superintendent success\, innovation\, and growth\, shaping the future of public education while preparing students for what’s next. We are the largest\, most diverse network of superintendents in America. Passionate and committed\, we connect educational leaders to the professional learning\, leadership development\, relationships\, and partnerships they need to ensure a long career of impact. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/aasaequity20210603/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/LeadingforEquity_400x300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T160000 DTSTAMP:20210611T160351Z CREATED:20210518T142746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T160351Z UID:37331-1623078000-1623081600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Power of Emotional Intelligence from Birth to Age Eight DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Donna Housman\, CEO\, Housman Institute \nSponsored by Housman Institute \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAs we emerge from this overwhelming year\, are we equipped to handle the impact of this tumultuous time? We need to deal with the trauma that isolation\, loneliness\, depression\, and anxiety have left us with. While we have to confront children’s learning loss\, we cannot do that if we do not first focus on their emotional well-being and our own. We have a burgeoning new pandemic—mental health. How do we stem the tide? It starts with you! \nJoin Dr. Donna Housman as she discusses how we can use the power of emotional intelligence to support our youngest learners (ages zero to eight) and ourselves as we head into a new normal. In this empowering edWebinar\, we will: \n\nDiscover how laying the foundation of emotional intelligence from the earliest years is key for every child’s well-being\nUnderstand that the years from zero to eight provide an unparalleled opportunity\nLearn why self-regulation matters\nLook at the impact emotions have on learning\, behavior and relationships\nRealize the critical need for educators to understand and manage their own emotions first\n\nMore than ever\, we need to harness the opportunity to help children in the earliest years build an emotional toolkit for lifelong learning\, mental health\, and success. This edWebinar will be of interest to educators\, school psychologists\, support staff\, and anyone who works with children from birth to age eight and is interested in child development.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDonna Housman\, Ed.D. has over 35 years’ experience as a psychologist in the field of child development and early childhood education. She founded the Beginnings Child Development Center and Housman Institute\, both based on emotional foundations of learning and cognition. Dr. Housman is the creator of Housman Institute’s flagship program\, the evidence-based emotional\, cognitive\, and social early learning program begin to ECSEL™ that is detailed in her article in the International Journal of Education Policy as well as her co-authored article on begin to ECSEL in the International Journal of Emotional Education. \nDr. Housman is an active speaker having presented to the American Education Research Association (AERA)\, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)\, Zero to Three\, and Harvard China Education Symposium\, among many others. Dr. Housman is a founding executive board member of the Massachusetts Association for Infant Mental Health\, a subchapter of the World Association for Infant Mental Health. She is also a member of the Children’s Health Task Force\, Coalition of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics\, and serves on the board of the New England Center for Children (NECC). \n  \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\nFounded by Donna Housman\, Ed.D.\, Housman Institute is an early childhood training\, research\, and advocacy organization that seeks to provide the building blocks of emotional intelligence for lifelong learning and success. Our evidence-based program is education for character and moral development by building self-regulation\, empathy\, and emotional competencies. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learningp320210607/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210607_learningp3-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210607T170000 DTSTAMP:20210618T134923Z CREATED:20210521T134412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T134923Z UID:37372-1623081600-1623085200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Personalized\, Intelligent Professional Development for Teachers at Scale DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jim Furman\, Executive Director\, The Danielson Group; and Cindy Hamblin\, Director\, Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance (VLLA)\nModerated by Richard Laine\, Chief Innovation and Integration Officer\, 2gnoMe \nSponsored by 2gnoMe Platform for Teachers \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nNearly every district in America will open this fall facing the greatest hurdles they have ever faced as they attempt to overcome the learning challenges of the current COVID school year. They cannot meet that challenge unless their teachers are well supported and provided with personalized\, high-quality\, professional development that will help them be at their best. \nThis edWebinar will elevate awareness of the frameworks of effective teaching\, in person and online/hybrid\, and share how these two frameworks are enabling school districts to personalize professional development for their teachers at scale. \nThe presenters will bring together teachers’ and system leaders’ perspectives from The Danielson Group and Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance to: \n\nShare the importance of and understanding around these two powerful frameworks of effective teaching\nDemonstrate how the system supports every teacher’s personalized growth and development at scale\nEngage in a discussion on how to support your needs as you prepare your teachers for the coming school year\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Jim Furman is the executive director of The Danielson Group. Dr. Furman began his career as an English teacher at Fannie C. Williams Middle School in New Orleans. He later served as a faculty member in English education at the University of Delaware and the University of New Orleans before returning to the classroom as a teacher and teacher leader at North High School in Denver. \nHe has coached future\, novice\, and veteran teachers from kindergarten through 12th grade in literacy\, social studies\, math\, and science; supported school leaders in urban schools to build and improve systems of teacher professional development; redesigned teacher preparation programs\, field experiences\, and assessments; and conducted research focused on teacher preparation and adolescent literacy. He earned a Ph.D. in teaching and learning and an M.Ed. in reading education from Vanderbilt University\, and is a graduate of DePauw University (English literature). \n \nCindy Hamblin is the director of the Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance (VLLA)\, a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization that brings together leaders from online learning programs in the United States to strengthen virtual education through leadership\, advocacy\, expertise and professional relationships. Cindy was the director of the Illinois Virtual School from 2009-2018 where she provided oversight of the quality of online courses\, instructors and services to students. Cindy holds degrees from Southern Illinois University and Western Illinois University and joins the VLLA with 23 years of experience in educational technology. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nRichard Laine leads 2gnoMe’s content strategy. Previously\, Richard served as the director of education at the National Governors Association and before that\, the director of education for The Wallace Foundation\, where he led its initiative aimed at strengthening the quality of education leadership and its connection to improving student achievement. Prior to his position at Wallace\, Richard was the director of education policy and initiatives at the Illinois Business Roundtable\, the associate superintendent for policy\, planning and resource management at the Illinois Board of Education and the executive director at the Coalition for Educational Rights. \n  \nJoin the Professional Learning & Practice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \n2gnoMe is a powerful\, cloud-based platform used to personalize teacher professional development for teachers and entire school districts. Most of the 2gnoMe-enabled professional learning frameworks are available for individual educators at no cost or adopted school or district-wide for greater insight at the administrative level. 2021 CODiE Awards Finalist – Best Professional Learning Solution for Educators. https://2gno.me/ URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/pd20210607/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210607_pd-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T150000 DTSTAMP:20210608T193042Z CREATED:20210506T183435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T193042Z UID:37195-1623160800-1623164400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Helping Students with Autism Navigate COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kristi Porter\, Autism Training Specialist and Training Supervisor\, STAR Autism Support\nModerated by Alicia Balfrey\, Autism Training Specialist\, STAR Autism Support \nSponsored by STAR Autism Support \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nFor a variety of reasons\, navigating COVID-19 can be challenging for students with autism and other developmental disabilities. New routines\, new schedules\, new expectations\, increased hygiene\, physical distancing—the list goes on and on! In this edWebinar\, attendees will learn how to support students with autism as they navigate the changes brought on by COVID-19. Topics discussed will include: \n\nReflecting on the challenges educators and students face while teaching and learning during COVID-19\, and identifying potential solutions\n“What” to teach – ideas for new skills\, behaviors\, and routines to teach to students\n“How” to teach – setting up the learning environment\, pre-teaching specific skills\, and practicing new routines with feedback\nReviewing a variety of FREE tools and resources for helping students understand new COVID-19 expectations\n\nWe will discuss evidence-based teaching strategies and watch video examples so attendees leave with an understanding of how to support students with learning during COVID-19\, whether they are teaching remotely or in person. Teachers will receive access to free resources to support a safe and healthy transition to the classroom. Learning during a pandemic is a new experience\, and there are many strategies for supporting our students through these changes. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and anyone supporting a student with autism or other disability.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAs a training specialist for STAR Autism Support\, Kristi Porter provides professional development and on-site coaching for educators and parents on implementing evidence-based practices for students with autism. Kristi graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a master’s degree in special education as an educational diagnostician. Kristi has served in many different capacities in special education in Utah\, Wyoming\, and Texas. She had the privilege of representing educators on the Wyoming Advisory Panel for Students with Disabilities while serving as Chair Elect. Kristi is passionate about professional development and has presented at the Texas Council for Exceptional Children Conference\, Texas Region 11 Directors Meeting\, and the National Council for Exceptional Children. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAlicia Balfrey resides in Eugene\, OR and is an autism training specialist with STAR Autism Support. She provides workshops\, coaching\, and consultation to classrooms across the United States and internationally\, supporting their implementation of evidence-based strategies. Alicia also enjoys providing training and support to families of students with autism. Prior to her role at STAR\, Alicia taught an ECSE classroom for preschoolers with autism\, serving as a training site to model evidence-based strategies for other educational teams around the state of Oregon. She received her master’s in early intervention/early childhood special education from the University of Oregon. Alicia also helps to facilitate STAR Autism Support’s Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. \n  \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nSTAR Autism Support (SAS) provides curriculum materials\, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with students with autism. Our mission is to help others successfully implement research-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques. We want every child with autism to receive effective instruction! URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/autism20210608/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210608_autism-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T160000 DTSTAMP:20210618T134853Z CREATED:20210507T182331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T134853Z UID:37214-1623164400-1623168000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Taking a Growth Mindset Approach to Post-Pandemic Learning Recovery DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jason Horne\, Ed.D.\, Secondary Supervisor\, Campbell County Schools (TN); Marcella Barros\, Lead Senior Director of Instruction\, Student Support and Professional Learning\, New York City Department of Education; and Michael Fullan\, O.C.\, Global Leadership Director\, New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL)\nModerated by Kassia Kukurudza\, Senior Academic Affairs Manager\, D2L \nSponsored by D2L \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAs we emerge from the pandemic\, our K-12 system grapples with two primary challenges: (1) learning recovery; and (2) updated expectations for more flexible learning pathways. In this edWebinar\, we will explore how a single approach centered around growth mindset can address both dynamics. \nFundamental to post-pandemic education is the collective understanding that a more flexible\, authentic\, and personalized approach to learning is both optimal and attainable. Our educator panel will share research and instructional strategies that were successful this past year\, and how these can be applied to support deeper\, engaging\, and impactful learning approaches. These methods are consistent with the immediate task of learning acceleration and the systemic goal of a more personalized and equitable pathway to success for all students. \nWe will address student engagement and connectedness by exploring concepts such as whole-child learning methods\, mastery-based learning\, authentic and deeper learning tasks\, and models to support the needs of all learners\, regardless of their differences. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJason Horne\, Ed.D. has served as Secondary Supervisor of Campbell County Schools (TN) since 2018. Dr. Horne has worked in education since 2002 as a teacher\, instructional coach\, professor\, and principal. Having started his career teaching English in France\, Dr. Horne brings a unique perspective to American education. An early adopter of educational technology\, Dr. Horne has presented nationally on using cell phones and Twitter in the classroom and evaluating instructional technology. Dr. Horne designed and led Tennessee Online Public School\, Tennessee’s first statewide online high school. In addition to his day job\, Dr. Horne is an adjunct professor in both the Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and Curriculum and Instruction departments in the East Tennessee State University College of Education. \n \nMarcella Barros\, Lead Senior Director of Instruction\, Student Support and Professional Learning at NYC Department of Education\, is an experienced educator with 20 years of experience in the NYC Department of Education which began as a seven-year teaching career working in various roles\, including as a professional development team leader. Her leadership roles in education have included founding a high school\, implementing a citywide teacher evaluation pilot\, training independent evaluators\, and developing professional learning plans with principals to address teacher development. As a deputy superintendent\, Marcella led professional learning for a cohort of teacher leaders across seven districts\, led monthly principal inquiry sessions and coordinated districtwide events to foster opportunities for principals and teachers to share instructional best practices across schools. She currently works as a lead senior director of instruction and professional learning in the office of the First Deputy Chancellor supporting local teaching and learning divisions in district offices across New York City. \n \nMichael Fullan\, O.C. is an author\, speaker\, educational consultant\, global leadership director of New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL)\, and a worldwide authority on educational reform with a mandate of helping to achieve the moral purpose of all children learning. A former dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) of the University of Toronto\, Michael advises policymakers and local leaders around the world to provide leadership in education. Michael received the Order of Canada in December 2012. He holds honorary doctorates from several universities in North America and abroad. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nKassia Kukurudza has worked in education for over a decade. Beginning her career as an elementary teacher\, she now works for D2L (an educational technology company based in Ontario) as Senior Academic Affairs Manager. Specializing in technology-enabled learning and teaching\, Kassia supports education organizations across the globe to create effective learning ecosystems that put teachers and students at the center. Kassia has her Master of Education\, with a research focus in Haitian school systems and the role of education in fragile contexts. In her free time\, she acts as a mentor for Faculties of Education and volunteers with the Family and Child Services\, working with foster children. \n  \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\nD2L\, creators of the Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS)\, provides a platform that transforms the learning experience. Brightspace supports flexible learning environments such as virtual\, blended\, and personalized learning for both students and teachers. We partner with schools to provide customized solutions ensuring ease of use and success in your LMS! URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/accelerate20210608/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210608_accelerate-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T170000 DTSTAMP:20210618T162028Z CREATED:20210512T181622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T162028Z UID:37279-1623168000-1623171600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:A Rockin’ Model for Accelerating Recovery in Algebra Readiness at Scale DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Lana Israel\, CEO and Founder\, Muzology; Gary Petko\, Mathematics Supervisor\, Knox County Schools (TN); Shirley Forehand\, Math Department Chair\, Hall STEAM Magnet High School (AR); and Chris Blue\, Season 12 Winner of The Voice\nModerated by Tom Whitby\, Co-Founder of #Edchat \nSponsored by Muzology \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edLeaderPanel Learn more \nJoin this edLeader Panel to learn how you can accelerate recovery in algebra readiness. During the pandemic\, learning loss in math was two times more pronounced than for any other subject; for students from challenged environments\, learning loss was even more severe. However\, students who used Muzology\, a music-based approach to math instruction (used by students in grades 5-10)\, demonstrated gains in math proficiency. \nThis rockin’ panel\, moderated by #Edchat Co-Founder Tom Whitby\, will show you how to achieve the same results using this highly scalable\, evidence-based model to math recovery. If you’ve ever noticed that students struggle with learning yet know every word to their favorite songs…that’s because music activates brain regions critical for successful learning. \nThis edLeader Panel brings together: \n\nDr. Lana Israel\, a global learning expert and CEO of Muzology\, to share the neuroscience and data behind music-based learning.\nHall STEAM Magnet High School (AR) Math Department Chair\, Shirley Forehand\, to show how middle and high school teachers can easily integrate this ESSER-aligned targeted intervention into their math instruction; her students achieved impressive two-to-three year increases in learning growth on NWEA MAP® Growth™ assessments during the pandemic.\nMathematics Supervisor for Knox County Schools (TN)\, Gary Petko\, who assisted in writing the K-12 Tennessee Math Standards\, to discuss ways to successfully implement music-based math instruction districtwide—for summer programs and during the academic year.\nSpecial guest star Chris Blue\, Season 12 Winner of The Voice\, to provide unique insight into ways that music drives student engagement and motivation.\n\nThis edLeader Panel will be of interest to all leaders who are focusing on accelerating math recovery and developing programs to get ALL students algebra ready!  \n \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Lana Israel is a globally recognized learning expert who founded her first company\, Brain Power for Kids\, Inc.\, and wrote her first book on learning at age 13. This launched Dr. Israel’s career\, while a teenager\, as an international speaker. During this time\, Dr. Israel authored multiple books on educational interventions\, consulted with school systems\, and produced award-winning multimedia educational content. She has been recognized with numerous awards including the Nobel Prize Visit Award and the British Brain Trust’s Brain of the Year award for her contributions to global education. After completing her doctoral work\, Dr. Israel gained two decades of business\, strategic\, and production-side experience in the music industry\, working with some of today’s biggest artists\, songwriters\, and producers. Integrating her lifelong passions for music and memory\, Dr. Israel founded Muzology\, a digital music-based learning company. Dr. Israel is a Harvard- and Oxford-educated Rhodes Scholar whose scientific research on memory has been cited over 800 times. \n \n \nAs a Knoxville native and a product of Knox County Schools\, Gary Petko earned a B.S. in mathematics from the University of Tennessee and an M.S. in supervision and administration from Lincoln Memorial University. Gary is a United States Army Veteran and served in Operation Desert Storm. Gary was a classroom teacher for 14 years at Knoxville West High School and served as a numeracy coach for the school district. He is currently in his 13th year as the pre-K mathematics supervisor for Knox County Schools. Gary was a member of the Tennessee Mathematics Leadership Council and assisted in writing the K-12 Tennessee Math Standards. His work has always focused on growing students and improving mathematics education\, and he believes that teamwork and commitment to students\, teachers\, and the community will ensure a culture of excellence and inclusion. \n \n \nShirley Forehand has been a mathematics educator for 26 years\, 15 of those in middle school math and 11 in high school math. She holds a bachelors’ degree in education and psychology and has completed 30 graduate hours in education. Shirley earned a secondary certificate for 7th – 12th grade and has taught pre-algebra through algebra II. She is actively involved in The Academies at Hall STEAM Magnet High School\, a program that provides students a rigorous\, 21st century education that will prepare students for college or career once they graduate. Having taught in one of the most economically disadvantaged urban schools in Little Rock\, AR\, Shirley believes strongly in inclusivity and that all students have the ability to reach their full potential regardless of race\, gender\, or socio-economic background. \n \n \nChris Blue emerged as the Season 12 victor of The Voice on Team Alicia Keys. He captured the hearts of millions with his raw vocal talent\, heartfelt honesty\, and brave vulnerability. His rendition of Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic” and “Take Me To The King” proved showstopping\, while a duet with Keys on “Diamonds and Pearls” brought the house down. Keys shared some invaluable wisdom with her team member. “Alicia looked at me and said\, ‘Make sure you focus on being in the moment. Don’t try to do anything; BE IT. We’re human ‘beings’ not ‘do-ings.’” That stuck with Chris. “Now\, when I get out there\, I lose myself in that moment.” Following his victory\, Chris inked a deal with Republic Records and entered the studio to work on his forthcoming full-length debut. Drawing on diverse influences\, he artfully unites Motown\, pop\, and soul into a sound of his own. “The energy you feel\, the message you hear\, and the light you see comes from my faith regardless of the genre.” That honesty builds a lasting connection for Chris. “I want to give the world hope. I want people to walk away with hope in their relationships\, their loved ones\, and themselves. I want them to be inspired.” \n \n \nAbout the Moderator \nTom Whitby is a lifelong educator\, having spent over 34 years teaching in the K-12 classroom and over six years in higher education. In addition to being a co-founder of #Edchat (one of the first education-specific Twitter chats\, now on its 13th year! Every Tuesday night at 7pm ET)\, he is an author (The Relevant Educator: How Connectedness Empowers Learning and The Educator’s Guide to Creating Connections\, both by Corwin Publishing); a blogger (My Island View); and the host of #Edchat Radio for the Bam Radio Network. He also maintains multiple online groups including The Educators PLN on Ning and several LinkedIn Groups (Technology-Using Professors\, Twitter-Using Educators\, Educational Bloggers\, Ning-Using Educators\, NYSCATE Network\, and Levittown\, NY\, Connections). \n  \nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels. \n\n \nMuzology is a leading\, nationally recognized\, learning company dedicated to enhancing performance through the power of music. Founded by memory expert\, Dr. Lana Israel\, and Bob Doyle\, longtime manager of Garth Brooks\, Muzology’s high-engagement\, evidence-based digital platform is the only math intervention developed by cognitive psychologists\, learning experts and hit songwriters. Muzology accelerates learning recovery and makes learning math fast\, fun and effective for ALL students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20210608/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210608_math-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T150000 DTSTAMP:20210618T134716Z CREATED:20210524T141151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T134716Z UID:37390-1623247200-1623250800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Don’t Look Away: How to Embrace Anti-Bias Classrooms Now DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Stephanie Curenton\, Associate Professor\, Boston University; Dr. Tonia Durden\, Clinical Associate Professor\, B-5 Program Coordinator\, Georgia State University; Dr. Kerry-Ann Escayg\, Assistant Professor\, University of Nebraska at Omaha; and Dr. Iheoma U. Iruka\, Research Professor and Founding Director of Equity Research Action Coalition at FPG\, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\nModerated by Raven Griffin\, Marketing Manager\, Kaplan Early Learning Company \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nFollowing their widely successful edWebinar\, Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms: A Response to Racism in America\, the authors of Don’t Look Away: Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms participate in a roundtable discussion on how to embrace anti-bias classrooms and anti-racist teaching by creating affirming and culturally grounded environments that protect children from psychological trauma and heal them from the inside out. \nThis edWebinar continues to call upon all early education professionals to lean in as “sheroes” and “heroes” in the lives of children and as potential change agents in children’s and families’ lives. This is critically important as we continue to deal with two pandemics—COVID-19 and racism. Viewers will learn the following: \n\nWhat an anti-bias classroom is\nHow anti-bias classrooms foster culturally relevant teaching\nWhy it is important to have anti-bias\, culturally relevant classroom environments\nHow implicit bias\, microaggression and white privilege undermine the excellence and learning of minoritized Black and Brown children and those who teach them\nHow institutional racism impacts early childhood care\, learning\, and environments\nHow to utilize tools\, strategies\, and partners in ensuring that we deliver on the promise of education\, especially for those who helped to build it\nThe authors’ latest projects and reports that are calling for anti-racist policies to support Black families and other families of color\, and those who teach them\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, school and district leaders\, coaches and trainers\, and child care providers of the PreK through elementary levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Stephanie M. Curenton is a tenured associate professor in the Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She studies the social\, cognitive\, and language development of low-income and minority children within various ecological contexts\, such as parent-child interactions\, early childhood education programs\, early childhood workforce programs\, and related state and federal policies. \n \nDr. Tonia Durden is a clinical associate professor and birth-five program coordinator at Georgia State University within the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Dr. Durden’s primary scholarship and research trajectory focus on exploring how to develop and support African American children’s socio-cultural and identity development and strategies for developing culturally responsive pedagogues. As a teacher educator and researcher\, the focus of her work includes also preparing pre-service and in-service teachers to become culturally competent master teachers. The translational science and qualitative expertise she has are a valuable asset to studies as researchers explore how African-centered schooling can transform how we educate Black children and also improve learning outcomes. \n \nDr. Kerry-Ann Escayg is an assistant professor of early childhood education at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Dr. Escayg’s research focuses on anti-racism in early childhood education as well as children and race. As a social theorist\, Dr. Escayg has utilized central tenets of critical race theory\, Black feminist thought\, and anti-racist education to offer incisive exegeses on children’s racial attitudes\, including strategies to promote positive racial identity among Black children; a research-derived protocol to assess how children express their racialized beliefs through play; and an anti-racist approach to U.S. early childhood education. Her recent publications on anti-racism highlight and interrogate the ways in which whiteness\, as a system of racial privilege\, functions in early childhood contexts. Central to Dr. Escayg’s work is a commitment to racial equity in the early years and the holistic well-being of children of color\, and Black children in particular. \n \nDr. Iheoma U. Iruka\, is a research professor in the Department of Public Policy\, a fellow at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG)\, and the founding director of the Equity Research Action Coalition at FPG at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Iruka is engaged in projects and initiatives focused on how evidence-informed policies\, systems\, and practices in early education can support the optimal development and experiences of children from low-wealth and marginalized households and communities. Her work is at the intersection of research\, policy\, and program alignment for the health\, well-being\, and excellence of racially minoritized learning\, especially Black children. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nRaven Griffin is a Classroom Management for Early Learning edWebinar and community host. Raven is the marketing manager for Kaplan Early Learning Company with a passion for early education and advocacy. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Classroom Management for Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\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/classroommanagement20210609/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210609_classroommanagement-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T160000 DTSTAMP:20260629T173619Z CREATED:20210510T142219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T173619Z UID:37238-1623250800-1623254400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How to Use Your Stimulus Funds to Address Interrupted Literacy Learning DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jon Hummell\, Senior National Manager of State Initiatives\, Lexia Learning; and Brittany Martin\, Education Department Relations Manager\, Lexia Learning\nModerated by Lori Kirksted\, Senior Manager of Content Marketing\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning \nThe session recording is no longer available. \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nThe combination of federal funding and local flexibility provided to districts offers a unique chance to reimagine instruction. Watch Lexia’s Jon Hummell\, Senior Manager of State Initiatives\, and Brittany Martin\, Education Department Relations Manager\, to learn how you can use your federal stimulus funds to specifically address interrupted literacy learning as a result of extended school closures. This recorded edWebinar will highlight comparisons between the CARES (ESSER I)\, CRRSA (ESSER II) and ARP (ESSER III) funds\, how you can effectively spend the money\, as well as the critical elements to consider when selecting programs to address interrupted learning in your school or district. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nFor more than 20 years\, Jon Hummell has worked across political parties with every level of government and in both the legislative and executive branches\, including serving as Chief of Staff to two governors\, State Budget Director\, and Education Policy Advisor. As Lexia Learning’s Senior National Manager of State Initiatives\, he uses his knowledge of politics\, legislative processes\, state budgets\, and school finance\, as well as his relationships with national and state leaders\, to improve literacy policies around the country. \n\nBrittany Martin is Lexia’s Education Department Relations Manager and brings a wealth of experience in education beginning in the classroom as a secondary teacher and through State Department of Education leadership where she sought to bridge the gap between school improvement and fiscal processes. Brittany offers the depth of knowledge that educational leaders value as they navigate this new funding landscape. \n\nAbout the Host \nLori Kirksted is a mission-driven senior content marketing professional with a passion for developing high-impact content that drives multi-channel growth. She is currently leading the national K-12 demand generation content strategy for Lexia Learning. \n\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Education Funding 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 \nLexia® Learning\, a Cambium® company\, is one of the most impactful and highly respected reading-technology companies in the world. Founded over 35 years ago\, Lexia’s research-proven programs help educators deliver personalized reading and language instruction for millions of K–12 students across the world. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/educationfunding20210609/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210609_educationfunding-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T180000 DTSTAMP:20210609T220608Z CREATED:20210512T154434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T220608Z UID:37274-1623258000-1623261600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Using SEL Skills to Reinspire and Build Resiliency in the Age of COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bernadine Okoro\, Educator\, Chemical Engineer\, and Author of HMH Into Science\nModerated by Whitney Yaple\, Director of Product Marketing for K-12 Science\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nSponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nAfter almost a full year of remote learning\, with the country reopening and the school year winding down\, it’s time to reflect\, rebuild\, and reinspire. How can we as teachers\, parents\, and caregivers use social-emotional learning (SEL) skills to foster resiliency in an elementary digital classroom? How can we empower learning during the summer and fall\, whether the learning is in person\, remote\, or hybrid? \nIn this edWebinar\, learn the five competencies of SEL and discover practices and strategies that can be incorporated over time to strengthen students’ resiliency whether in person\, online or in a hybrid environment. Learning objectives include: \n\nLearn the CASEL researched-based SEL framework\nExamine the effects trauma or anxiety have on remote learning\nExamine what effects trauma or anxiety have on SEL skills at the elementary level\nLearn how SEL practices can be used to foster resiliency\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, school and district leaders\, and science curriculum directors\, coaches\, and department chairs of the kindergarten through elementary levels. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nBernadine Okoro is a chemical engineer by training who went from interacting with patents and biotechnology to the K-12 classroom. A 12-year science educator and Albert Einstein Distinguished Fellow\, Bernadine was one of the original authors of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). As a member of the Diversity and Equity Team\, she focused on standards learning for alternative education and community schools. She now integrates social-emotional learning (SEL) practices and brain-based learning techniques into the NGSS as a pathway to support underserved groups from elementary school to adult education through professional development instruction. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nWhitney Yaple is the director of product marketing for K-12 science at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and has over seven years of experience in the educational publishing industry. She is a lifelong learner who is passionate about improving educational outcomes for all. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nHMH® brings together on-demand professional development\, students’ assessment data\, and relevant practice and instruction\, so you can teach\, learn\, and grow\, in class\, at home\, and anywhere in between. HMH® is committed to providing proven-effective solutions designed to engage\, empower\, and address the individual needs of students from Pre-K through Grade 12. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20210609/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210609_sel-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T150000 DTSTAMP:20210610T190227Z CREATED:20210121T000600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T190227Z UID:35916-1623333600-1623337200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Playing Makes You Smarter! DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jean Feldman\, Early Childhood Consultant\, Dr. Jean and Friends\, LLC; and Carolyn Kisloski\, Kindergarten Teacher\, Owego Apalachin Central School District (NY)\nModerated by Ann Beery\, Marketing & Sales Strategist\, Gryphon House \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nAs crazy as our world seems right now\, we need to put our children first. We need to remember that children want and need the same things they’ve always wanted. They want to be loved\, they want to feel safe\, and they want to play and have fun! \nWatch Dr. Jean and Carolyn Kisloski and discover how to TEACH the WHOLE child with hands-on activities\, games\, centers\, and PLAY! This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to all educators interested in early childhood education including teachers\, librarians\, childcare providers and administrators\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Jean Feldman has been actively involved in education for over 50 years as a classroom teacher\, instructor of adults\, author\, and consultant. Dr. Feldman has a B.A. from the University of Georgia\, a D.A.S.T. from Emory University\, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Georgia State University. She is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Dr. Feldman has written over 20 books for early childhood educators and has produced popular CDs and DVDs. \nDr. Feldman is the author of Survival Guide for Preschool Teachers; The Complete Book of Indoor and Outdoor Games and Activities; Transition Time; Science Surprises; Self-Esteem Activities; Wonderful Rooms Where Children Can Bloom; Ready\, Set\, Read!; Teaching Tunes; Transition Tips and Tricks; and the Sing and Read Along series. \n \nCarolyn Kisloski has been a kindergarten teacher all of her adult life. She began teaching in 1986\, stayed home to raise her three children\, then returned to the kindergarten classroom in 2008. Carolyn loves creating new ways to make learning fun and sharing these ideas with other educators. She is the author of the blog\, Kindergarten: Holding Hands and Sticking Together. Carolyn has also written two books with Dr. Jean: Reading Recipes and Math Recipes. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAnn Beery is the Early Learning Book Chats edWebinar and community host. Ann is the marketing & sales strategist at Gryphon House\, Inc.\, the leading publisher of educational resources for teachers and parents\, where she helps publish and market the latest books from today’s top early childhood experts. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nGryphon House\, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bookchats20210610/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210610_BookChats-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T170000 DTSTAMP:20210615T133422Z CREATED:20210513T151655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T133422Z UID:37300-1623340800-1623344400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:AASA Leading for Equity: Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity – The Keys to Successful Equity Implementation DESCRIPTION:Presented by John Krownapple\, Consultant\, Dignity Consulting LLC\, Adjunct Professor\, Johns Hopkins University\, and Author; and Floyd Cobb\, PhD\, Adjunct Faculty Member\, Morgridge College of Education\, University of Denver\nModerated by Dr. Valerie Truesdale\, Assistant Executive Director\, AASA\, The School Superintendents Association \nHosted by AASA\, The School Superintendents Association \nAASA’s Leadership Network\, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders \nWatch the edWebinar Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nWatch John Krownapple and Floyd Cobb\, PhD\, authors of Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity: The Keys to Successful Equity Implementation\, as they share insights into equity implementation. In the summer of 2020\, racial inequality and injustice captured the world’s attention\, leading many school and district leaders to “do something” about its effect on students. For many\, this started what we call the Dysfunctional Cycle of Equity Work\, which includes a predictable backlash. Educational leaders in many states across the country are contending with this very reality as legislatures in numerous states take steps to restrict efforts to advance diversity\, equity and inclusion. In this recorded edWebinar\, Floyd and John share insights that will help you avoid missteps with implementation and come to understand how greater success must align with proven frameworks for school transformation. \nFrom this recorded edWebinar\, viewers will be able to: \n\nDefine the phases and stages of the Dysfunctional Cycle of Equity Work\nDevelop knowledge of the concepts foundational to equity and essential to successful implementation\nIlluminate proven theories of action for equity implementation\n\nThis recorded presentation will be of particular value to school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJohn Krownapple specializes in professional learning and organizational development focused on equitable change. Bringing with him over 15 years of experience as the coordinator of diversity\, equity and inclusion for a school district of over 50\,000 students\, John has published numerous articles and is the author of the book Guiding Teams to Excellence with Equity: Culturally Proficient Facilitation (Corwin\, 2017) and co-author of Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity: The Keys to Successful Equity Implementation (Mimi & Todd Press\, 2019). John has served as a classroom teacher\, curriculum specialist\, and district administrator\, and he is currently an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University and an educational consultant. \n \n \nFloyd Cobb\, PhD\, has almost 20 years of experience spanning the P-20 educational continuum\, holding roles as a teacher\, school leader\, district curriculum leader\, and a statewide policy implementer. He holds a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver. There\, he is an adjunct faculty member and teaches courses on social inequality through the lenses of race\, class\, and gender. \nIn 2017\, Floyd was awarded the Ruth Murray Underhill Teaching Award for excellence in teaching\, which is given to one adjunct faculty member at the university. He has published numerous articles and book chapters and is the co-author of the book Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity: The Keys to Successful Equity Implementation\, which focuses on dignity as a key component of equity implementation. He is also the author of Leading While Black\, an autoethnography detailing his reflections on the Black experience in educational leadership. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Valerie Truesdale joined AASA early in 2019 as the assistant executive director responsible for guiding leadership development services and programs. With years of experience in the superintendency and roles in instructional technology\, she knows that AASA’s Leadership Network can be a substantial resource for school leaders trying to keep pace with the rapidly changing delivery of K-12 education. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Leading for Equity community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \nThe AASA Leadership Network drives superintendent success\, innovation\, and growth\, shaping the future of public education while preparing students for what’s next. We are the largest\, most diverse network of superintendents in America. Passionate and committed\, we connect educational leaders to the professional learning\, leadership development\, relationships\, and partnerships they need to ensure a long career of impact. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/aasaequity20210610/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/LeadingforEquity_400x300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T130000 DTSTAMP:20210611T170713Z CREATED:20210525T182029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T170713Z UID:37416-1623412800-1623416400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Authentic Family Engagement: A Model for Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion DESCRIPTION:Presented by Pam Allyn\, Co-Founder\, Dewey; Dr. Ernest Morrell\, Professor and Associate Dean of Humanities and Equity\, Notre Dame University; and Yalitza Vasquez\, Co-Founder\, Dewey \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nIn a year that brought trauma and separation to all of us\, we could still see the shining light of the family system in all its complex and layered diversity and how this system fuels the success of an entire school district and community. In this edWebinar\, Pam Allyn\, award-winning literacy leader\, innovator and author of many books for parents\, caregivers and educators\, Yalitza Vasquez\, renowned English learners and family engagement leader\, and Dr. Ernest Morrell\, Associate Dean of Humanities and Equity at Notre Dame University\,  share their vision for a new era of family inclusion and equity. \nThey share best practices\, principles and a new solution for how to link families to the life of the school and schools to the life of the family. They discuss the confluence of academics\, linguistic diversity\, cultural responsiveness and social-emotional learning and how to take transformational steps to building a world for children and young adults that resonates with the shared power of this vital partnership. Viewers will leave with a new framework for schools and families with a set of fresh and practical tools for authentic family engagement and learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to all educators. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nPam Allyn\, Co-Founder of Dewey\, is an award-winning education innovator\, author of books for families and educators\, public speaker and experienced business executive in the area of educational products and sales. She is the founder of the award-winning global nonprofit organization LitWorld. Pam has proven success in creating and scaling programs such as LitCamp and World Read Aloud Day. Her books include Your Child’s Writing Life (Penguin)\, Best Books for Boys (Scholastic)\, and Every Child a Super Reader (Scholastic) co-authored with Dr. Ernest Morrell. \n \nDr. Ernest Morrell is a nationally recognized\, award-winning scholar\, author\, public speaker\, researcher and practitioner. A professor and associate dean of humanities and equity at Notre Dame University\, Dr. Morrell is one of our country’s most acclaimed leaders in best practices in child development\, literacy and learning. He is the author of more than 100 research articles and many books including Educating Harlem: A Century of Schooling and Resistance in a Black Community (Columbia\, 2020) and Every Child a Super Reader (Scholastic) co-authored with Pam Allyn. \n \nYalitza Vasquez\, Co-Founder of Dewey\, has transformed the landscape of multilingual education and family engagement. She served as the senior executive director of Division of English Language Learners for the New York City Department of Education and most recently as Vice President of Education for TEG on statewide and districtwide edtech projects from conception to implementation. Yalitza has committed the last 18 years to working on behalf of multilingual students and families to ensure they graduate with a high-quality education that is equitable\, rigorous\, and that values their cultural and linguistic assets. She received her master’s degree in education leadership and policy from Teachers College\, Columbia University. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \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. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20210611/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210611_positive-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T160000 DTSTAMP:20210614T205144Z CREATED:20210524T185534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210614T205144Z UID:37395-1623682800-1623686400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Prioritizing Equitable Access to Learning Through Technology - Part 1 DESCRIPTION:Presented by Andratesha Fritzgerald\, UDL Consultant\, Building Blocks of Brilliance\, and Author of Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning: Building Expressways to Success; Rachel Kruzel\, Territory Director\, Texthelp; and Joni Degner\, Territory Director\, Texthelp \nSponsored by Texthelp \nWatch the Recording\n Closed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nIn order to empower learners\, we must begin by creating equitable and inclusive learning environments. Many school districts and educators are prioritizing the work of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion by examining and setting goals around literacy\, learning loss\, educational preparedness\, and disproportionality in suspensions and referrals\, as well as gifted and AP programs. The work of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion must make its way through multiple levels in order to address these issues in a systematic way—district level\, building level\, and classroom level. \nWatch Tesha Fritzgerald\, UDL Consultant and Author of Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning: Building Expressways to Success\, along with Texthelpers Rachel Kruzel and Joni Degner\, for part one of this two-part edWebinar series. This inspiring and practical conversation will help you move the needle on your diversity\, equity\, and inclusion goals and empower learners through the integration of technological equity or techquity. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of all grade levels. \nTechquity\, Universal Design\, and Decision Making – Part 2 \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAndratesha Fritzgerald is committed to excellence in education. She has worked as a teacher\, curriculum specialist\, administrator and director. As an international speaker\, presenter and facilitator\, Andratesha exhibits an audacious perseverance that calls organizations to evolve into inclusive\, antiracist safe zones for all learners. With a passion for Universal Design for Learning\, culturally responsive teaching and antiracism\, she has led the charge to craft implementation plans\, design lab templates\, professional development symposia and professional practice cadres. She models expert learning while equipping others to do the same. \n \nRachel Kruzel\, ATP is the territory sales director for Texthelp supporting Minnesota\, Wisconsin\, Iowa\, Illinois\, and Missouri. She is a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional. Rachel spent 10 years working as an assistive technology specialist in the disability resource offices at colleges and universities in Minnesota. During her time in higher ed\, she built and developed assistive technology programs\, implemented edtech across campus\, and helped to lead the campus’s digital accessibility initiatives. Rachel is a national expert in the areas of assistive technology\, digital accessibility\, and implementation of technology to support student learning in higher ed\, presenting both regionally and nationally on these topics and others. \n \nWorking shoulder to shoulder with learners and educators\, Joni Degner is a recognized international expert on the implementation of UDL for schools\, districts and institutions of opportunity. A member of the CAST Professional Learning Cadre and now full-time Texthelper\, Joni is passionate about Universal Design for Learning for instructional designers\, teachers and leadership. Having previously worked as UDL Facilitator for Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation\, Joni brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the edWebinar. \n \n Closed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion 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\nTexthelp believes that everyone shares a fundamental need to be understood by others\, and language is our passport to academic\, social and professional success. This is what drives Texthelp to create smart\, easy-to-use support technologies that enable young people and adults to read\, write and communicate with confidence and independence. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/dei20210614/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210614_dei-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210614T180000 DTSTAMP:20210616T150641Z CREATED:20210414T151908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T150641Z UID:36921-1623690000-1623693600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Digital Transformation and Innovation in Rural School Districts: Leadership Strategies for Success DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Peter Aiken\, Superintendent\, Manheim Central School District (PA); Dr. Amy Carter\, Superintendent\, Meridian Public School District (MS); Dr. Matthew Dillon\, Superintendent\, Petal School District (MS); and Dan Leffingwell\, Superintendent\, Noble Local School District (OH)\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, EmpowerED Superintendent Initiative\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) \nSponsored by ClassLink\nThis edWebinar series is co-hosted by CoSN\, AASA\, and edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \n Closed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nMore than half of the school districts and about one-third of public schools in the United States are situated in rural areas. Rural districts have unique challenges\, ranging from poverty and sizeable travel distances to a lack of affordable\, reliable and robust internet access. However\, since rural school districts tend to have smaller student populations\, they can also leverage unique opportunities. Rural districts may be nimbler when it comes to dealing with change and frequently have strong community involvement. Teacher retention can also be comparatively strong. \nWatch the conversation with four rural school district superintendents as they discuss the challenges and opportunities that are unique to rural school districts when leading digital transformations that change how teachers teach and students learn\, as well as impact the way school districts operate. Each superintendent also shares the leadership strategies and technology tools they have implemented during the past year in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic to assure that all students in their districts continue learning. Plans for how the schools in these rural school districts will operate during the 2021-2022 school year will also be reviewed. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular value to school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Peter Aiken is currently the superintendent of Manheim Central School District. He is passionate about preparing students for a world that gets crazier by the day. Dr. Aiken began his teaching career in Norfolk\, VA as a reading teacher. He returned to Pittsburgh as a high school English teacher. On his way to becoming a superintendent of schools\, he has served and garnered tremendous leadership lessons as an assistant principal\, principal\, and assistant superintendent. Dr. Aiken’s core leadership tenet is everything rises and falls on relationships. Originally from Oakmont\, PA\, a suburb of Pittsburgh\, Dr. Aiken now resides in Lancaster\, PA\, with his wife and three kids. He is an avid reader\, often found running and ruminating after a great read. You are invited to connect with him on Twitter and share your favorite leadership book at @pj_aiken. You can also read his leadership blog at www.educationrewired.org. \n \n \nDr. Amy Carter is Superintendent of Meridian Public School District\, Mississippi. Dr. Carter has a long history of service in Meridian Public School District\, having worked there since 1994. Over the years\, Dr. Carter’s multiple roles in the district included classroom teacher\, building-level administrator\, and a number of district-level administrative positions\, including Assistant Superintendent of Accountability\, Operations\, Student Services and Title IX Coordinator. \nCurrently\, Dr. Carter serves as the president of the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents. She is also on the board of PREPS (Program of Research and Evaluation for Public Schools) headquartered at William Carey University in Hattiesburg\, Mississippi. Dr. Carter has been honored as the Administrator of the Year by the Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education for making a difference in arts education in both school and community. The PREPS organization recently honored Dr. Carter with their Dan Merritt Courage Award. \n \nDr. Matthew Dillon is a native of Columbia\, Mississippi. He received his bachelor’s degree from The University of Southern Mississippi in elementary education. He received his M.Ed. and Ph.D. from The University of Mississippi in educational leadership. Dr. Dillon has taught in elementary and junior high schools and coached on the high school level. He has served as Principal at the secondary level as well as Assistant Superintendent. Currently\, he is in his seventh school year as Superintendent of Schools for the Petal School District. \nDr. Dillon is Past President of the Mississippi Association of School Administrators (MASA). Currently\, he serves as Chairman of the Eastern States Consortium and carries duties as a governing board member of AASA. Most recently\, he was named the 2021 State Superintendent of the Year for Mississippi. Dr. Dillon resides in Petal with his wife and three children. \n \nDan Leffingwell is Superintendent of Noble Local School District\, in Sarahsville\, Ohio. During his time in this role\, he has created an atmosphere of continuous improvement within the district while increasing opportunities for students. ALL students have access and are engaged in robust STEM activities\, preparing them for a career of their choice. \nDuring his 33-year education career\, Dan has served as a teacher\, coach\, principal and superintendent\, providing an experienced perspective on district operations. Dan is an active member of CORAS (Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools) and Ohio Appalachian Collaborative\, serves as Director of OSRC (Ohio Small Rural Collaborative)\, JASON Learning STEM Consortium\, and SOAR Collaborative\, and also serves as Board President on the Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Control and the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference. Dan graduated from Marietta College with a BA in English (1988) and earned his MA in educational leadership from Ohio University in 2000. \n \nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD\, near Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 educators serving 50\,000 students. She was co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. \nToday\, Ann works as a public speaker\, writer\, and education consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board\, ClassLink’s Senior Advisors Group\, and is a founding member of ERDI’s Alliance for Education Impact Advisory Council. She also volunteers as a leadership consultant with Executive Service Corps of Southern California\, serving non-profit associations. Ann is the co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership\, available on Amazon.com. \n  \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \n \n CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n \nClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink® OneClick® includes a library of over 5\,000 single sign-on apps and instant links to file folders at school and on Google\, Office 365\, and Dropbox cloud drives. ClassLink Roster Server easily and securely delivers class rosters to any publisher using open technology standards. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need. Accessible from any computer\, tablet or smartphone\, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20210614/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210614_supers-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T150000 DTSTAMP:20210615T191016Z CREATED:20210512T190644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T191016Z UID:37286-1623765600-1623769200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Google Suite and Google Classroom to Accomplish Equitable Access for Students DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kelly Lucero\, Educational Consultant and Storyteller\nModerated by Terrie Noland\, Ph.D.\, CALP\, Vice President\, Educator Initiatives\, Learning Ally \nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nDiscover and unlock the accessibility secrets of Google Suite to meet the needs of all learners and equip your classroom with essential learning practices that will foster\, enrich and empower young scholars. We explore essential features and useful tools for you to easily embed into your Google Classroom. Get ready to interact\, engage and implement these strategies into your daily practice. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn about: \n\nAccessibility in Google Suite featuring Docs\, Sheets\, Drive\, Calendar\, Gmail\, Keep\, Slides\, Drawings and more\nAdditional tools\, websites and apps to support all learners\nAccessibility within the Google Chrome browser plus best print capabilities\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nPrimary Literacy Coach turned Education Consultant Kelly Lucero is a wealth of knowledge helping learners succeed and bridging the gap of early literacy. With a background in elementary education and a master’s degree in reading and literacy\, she worked for the Department of Defense as an instructional support teacher facilitating professional development in literacy and math instruction. Throughout her 20+ years teaching and being a military spouse\, she has traveled and taught in a variety of states and programs from Minnesota to Colorado and North Carolina to Florida. She is currently working as a writer\, education blogger and educational consultant with educational collaborators\, as well as being a Microsoft Innovative Educator\, Minecraft Trainer\, and Google Certified Mentor. Additionally\, she has a knack for creating meaningful stories and engaging lessons to share with young readers and their families. Her most recent book\, Zombie Mombie Saves the Day\, was released on February 15th\, 2021. To learn more about Kelly’s adventures in education consider exploring her website at KellyLucero.com. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nListen. Learn. Teach. It’s that simple. Terrie Noland uses this philosophy as an innovator and a motivator\, and it’s evident as she leads\, coaches and mentors thousands of K-12 educators about the science of reading each year. She has a unique perspective on the need to unify all stakeholders around a vision for education to smash the reading divide for the millions of struggling readers. Her daily mission is to add value to educators to help influence transformational changes in school districts across the country by addressing the needs of marginalized students. Terrie seeks to share her expertise and passion to encourage and to illuminate a path towards success and measurable outcomes. \nIf you looked at Terrie’s resume\, you would be confused. Her undergraduate and graduate degree work placed her in the field of criminal justice. However\, it was through continuous listening and learning that led her on a journey in education starting out in preschool teaching and administration\, then becoming a Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP) and earning a Ph.D. in literacy and educational leadership from St. John’s University. Terrie is also a John Maxwell certified speaker and coach. \nAs Vice President of Educator Initiatives at Learning Ally\, Terrie works to ignite enthusiasm and excitement by building champion educators and administrators on creating cultures of literacy and learning. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Ally is a leading education solutions organization committed to transforming the lives of struggling learners. The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is a proven reading accommodation comprised of human-read audiobooks\, student centric features and a suite of teacher resources. Used in more than 17\,000 schools\, this solution successfully helps students with reading deficits become engaged learners and reach their academic potential. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20210615/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210615_readers-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T160000 DTSTAMP:20210616T195430Z CREATED:20210607T200444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T195430Z UID:37484-1623769200-1623772800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Supporting Early Learners’ SEL and Learning Readiness: District Leaders Share Best Practices DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Michele Bowers\, Superintendent\, Lancaster School District (CA); Anita Compart\, Early Childhood Special Educator\, Des Plaines School District 62 (IL); and Bronna Francis\, SEL Consultant\, Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative\nModerated by Jessica Berlinski\, Director K-12\, Ripple Effects \nSponsored by Ripple Effects \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nAs early learners step into the classroom for the first time since the pandemic\, educators are contending with increased behavior issues\, separation anxiety and lack of focus. \nWatch district leaders and award-winning practitioners—including the California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators President-Elect\, Superintendent Michele Bowers\, Ed.D.—as they share strategies and insights for equitably supporting early learners’ social-emotional learning (SEL)\, as well as that of their families and communities. \nIn this edWebinar\, the presenters share: \n\nInnovative strategies and tools for creating safety\, emotional attachment\, and improved SEL in early learners\nHow they’re meeting the unique behavior needs of each student\, while still meeting expected learning outcomes\nHow to create safe and predictable environments for early learners\nHow they’re engaging and supporting families’ and communities’ wellness\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to school and district leaders\, teachers\, school counselors and social workers\, federal program coordinators\, and all involved in early learning SEL and learning readiness in the PreK through elementary levels. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Michele Bowers has been a school educator for 30 years and has proudly served as the superintendent for Lancaster School District in Lancaster\, California for the last nine years. Serving a very diverse population of more than 15\,000 students in preschool through grade eight\, Dr. Bowers has championed equity for her community through the expansion of new programs\, counseling and mental health support for students and families\, and establishing partnerships to provide resources to address housing\, food\, and clothing insecurities. Dr. Bowers is an active member of numerous professional and community organizations serving as President-Elect for California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators\, Chairperson for the National Coalition on Educational Equity and as a board member for the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team and Antelope Valley Partners for Health. Dr. Bowers was also selected as a Deeper Learning Equity Fellow this year and as the 2020 Los Angeles County Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Bowers is a dedicated educator\, mentor\, equity warrior and advocate for youth everywhere. \n \nAnita Compart brings 15 years of service in education to her current role as a special educator of early learners with varying disabilities for Des Plaines School District 62 outside Chicago\, IL. Whether it’s learning readiness skills\, aggressive behaviors\, peer interaction struggles\, or other social-emotional challenges in her students\, she tackles all with a unique blend of structure\, play and hugs! She has been recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education with a Those Who Excel Award of Excellence for consistently “stepping up to the plate” in empowering\, collaborative\, and innovative ways. Anita’s experience and knowledge inspire staff and students to be future-ready lifelong learners in both academics and social-emotional learning. \n \nBronna Francis serves as the lead SEL consultant for the 25 school districts that make up the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC). Working through the Healthy Schools Grant\, she guides school districts in how to best implement SEL and school climate resources. In her 33 years of service\, she’s served as a special education and general education teacher\, elementary school principal\, Director of Special Education\, Head Start/Preschool Program Director and Gifted and Talented Coordinator. Bronna’s goals are to work together with educators and students in the KVEC Region to provide SEL resources and PD opportunities that cultivate\, practice\, and reflect on social and emotional competencies in ways that are developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nJessica Berlinski is the director K-12 of Ripple Effects\, an innovative social-change enterprise focused on leveraging personalized SEL to improve students’ behavior and academics and achieve educational equity. She brings over a decade of experience leading organizations dedicated to supporting the “whole child” through academic and SEL tools and programs to her work. Jessica co-founded and served as Chief Impact Officer of SEL tech start-ups\, If You Can and Centervention (formerly Personalized Learning Games). In these roles\, she commercialized the first evidence-based SEL assessment and learning game for K-12\, and the first SEL iPad game for the consumer marketplace. Previously\, she served as Managing Director of GameDesk\, a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded non-profit focused on innovative learning models\, and as National Director of Character Counts. Jessica speaks on technology and SEL at education and social-change conferences nationally\, and her work has been featured on National Public Radio\, and in Forbes and Newsweek. She graduated from Northwestern University with a B.A. in philosophy\, with a focus on ethics and philosophy of religion. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nRipple Effects is the only digital SEL and mental health program for students and staff that is proven to improve student behavior\, academics and SEL skills\, and reduce drop-out rates and depression scores. The CASEL aligned Ripple Effects program empowers K-12 learners to build resiliency assets around their personal needs and traumas via over 400 interactive lessons (e.g. anxiety\, loneliness\, getting help\, unplanned change\, substance abuse.) URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20210615/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210615_SEL-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T170000 DTSTAMP:20210615T210927Z CREATED:20210506T201302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T210927Z UID:37200-1623772800-1623776400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Finding the Audacity of Equality in the Stories of Immigrants and Refugees DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Don Vu\, Educator\, Author\, and Principal \nSponsored by Scholastic Education \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nWhen you possess the audacity of equality—the idea that you have equal rights and the same protections as any American citizen—you expect more no matter where you were born. You don’t tolerate being mistreated and you don’t put your head down and ignore injustice against yourself or others. Unfortunately\, for many immigrants and refugees\, the audacity of equality has not yet been realized. In this edWebinar\, award-winning principal and literacy advocate Dr. Don Vu examines these questions: \n\nHow can educators help instill the audacity of equality in all students?\nHow do we help them develop a sense of pride for who they are and help them understand their importance in America?\nHow do we empower them so that when they do face injustice and discrimination\, they will know to stand up and fight it?\n\nAs is often the case\, the power of literacy can play a critical role in helping these students. With skyrocketing hate crimes against Asian Americans and other immigrant groups\, this is a timely conversation and one that will impact our work in schools and communities. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of the kindergarten through elementary levels. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Don Vu has been an elementary school teacher and principal for 24 years. Dr. Vu and his former school staff chartered a literacy campaign in 2013 to foster the love of reading in all students. In 2017\, he received the Celebrate Literacy Award from the California Reading Association for his outstanding leadership in literacy. In 2018\, his school was one of five schools nationally to receive the Exemplary Reading Program Award from the International Literacy Association (ILA). In 2020\, the school received the California Distinguished School Award for its work in closing the opportunity gap for all kids. \nDr. Vu understands the challenges children face when learning a new language and culture\, having fled Vietnam with his family in 1975. He also knows that reading can be transformative and life changing. Follow him at @drdonvu for updates. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt Scholastic Education\, we believe that the development of robust literacy skills is at the very heart of empowering children to thrive in school and in life. For nearly 100 years\, we’ve partnered with districts and schools to inspire lifelong readers and learners. From transformative\, research-based literacy instruction\, to expert professional development\, and groundbreaking family & community engagement\, we partner with educators every step of the way on the path to literacy. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/dei20210615/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210615_dei-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T170000 DTSTAMP:20210616T210318Z CREATED:20210601T185315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T210318Z UID:37462-1623859200-1623862800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Reflecting on Assessments: How to Measure Student Voice DESCRIPTION:Presented by Alicia Johal\, Assistant Director\, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking\, and Middle School Robotics Teacher\, San Diego Jewish Academy (CA); and Jamie Nunez\, Bay Area Regional Manager\, Common Sense\nModerated by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr. Education Manager\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nThis year required flexibility. From remote\, to hybrid\, to in-person instruction\, educators had to look at how to re-design learning and assessment experiences to make it work for our students. \nHow did we incorporate student online voice and engagement? What authentic experiences did we cultivate? What innovative ideas can we take into next year? With the end of our first whole school year during the pandemic approaching\, let’s reflect on the community. \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, viewers will learn: \n\nHow to design assessments with student voice at the center\nHow to set up rubrics for meaningful feedback\nMethods and tools to design authentic learning experiences\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, teachers on special assignment\, and school and district leaders of all grade levels.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAlicia Johal is a ninth-year educator who has taught middle and high school science\, engineering and robotics. Alicia is currently the assistant director for the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurial Thinking at the San Diego Jewish Academy. She is the co-founder of the Inclusive STEM & CS Summit and is a justice-driven teacher who works to create opportunities on and off campus for students to have access and success in STEM and computer science. She has been awarded by state and federal programs for her work creating comprehensive STEM programming for under-resourced school communities. Outside of her K-12 work\, she is an adjunct professor\, passionate about supporting and mentoring new teachers. She is driven by collaboration and shares at conferences around the topics of equitable grading\, authentic assessment\, student agency and voice\, STEM literacy\, and mastery-based teaching and learning. \n \nFor over 18 years\, Jamie Nunez has redefined education practices by designing creative opportunities for educators to connect with their students. As a former high school teacher\, school administrator\, and after-school director\, Jamie has trained thousands of educators on student engagement in digital spaces. The common threads across his practice are the belief that learning is most powerful when it’s founded on a child’s experience outside of the classroom\, and student engagement is most impactful when it fosters their digital identity. When not working\, Jamie can be found in the ocean teaching his six-year-old daughter how to surf. \n  \nAbout the Moderator \nJennifer Ehehalt is the Pittsburgh regional manager at Common Sense Education. Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in education. She continues to partner with state-level organizations\, school districts\, and community organizations across the nation to help integrate Common Sense Education resources. Jennifer provides educational leadership through consultation with school districts\, professional development (both in-person and virtual)\, conference presentations\, and parent universities. Jennifer sits on the Advisory Council for Kidsburgh and is a champion for Remake Learning Days Across America. Jennifer has a B.S. in elementary education and an M.Ed. in educational leadership. Jennifer was recently named 2019 Alumni of the Year from Edinboro University. Follow Jennifer on Twitter @jehehalt. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20210616/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210616_commonsense-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T160000 DTSTAMP:20210622T200107Z CREATED:20210507T204940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T200107Z UID:37226-1624374000-1624377600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Building Number Sense Through Routines DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kelly Schaefer\, K-12 Mathematics Coach\, Riverdale School District (WI) \nSponsored by Matific \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nWant to strengthen your existing math curriculum with engaging\, confidence-boosting activities? Watch this edWebinar for easy-to-implement ideas for elementary students. You’ll learn routines designed to strengthen number sense and build confidence in mathematics in general as well as tried-and-tested ways to involve all students at the same time while simultaneously differentiating instruction. \nIncluded in the edWebinar are routines that increase student understanding of subitizing\, the counting sequence\, number magnitude\, number relationships\, composing and decomposing numbers\, and the basic operations. Viewers will also explore related games and web-based activities designed to support the highlighted routines. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of the kindergarten through elementary levels.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKelly Schaefer is a K-12 mathematics coach in Southwest Wisconsin. Her passion is bringing quality mathematics education to all students\, especially those in areas with a high percentage of students in low socioeconomic situations. Kelly utilizes her classroom experience in grades K-8 and an extensive understanding of the Common Core State Standards in these grade levels to assist teachers in her district and surrounding areas to develop best practices in mathematics. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and three sons. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nMatific is a world leading\, pedagogically rigorous\, hybrid learning platform for K-6 math. Matific has been academically proven to help improve test results by up to 34%. Matific combines engaging activities with a rigorous pedagogy ensuring students are kept engaged\, whether at school or at home. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20210622/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210622_math-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T170000 DTSTAMP:20210622T210132Z CREATED:20210512T201745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T210132Z UID:37290-1624377600-1624381200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Navigating the ESSER Funding Process: Turning Opportunities into Outcomes DESCRIPTION:Presented by Javier Trujillo\, Vice President of Government and Community Partnerships\, Achieve3000\nModerated by Dr. Debi Crimmins\, Senior Vice President of Customer Advocacy\, Achieve3000 \nSponsored by Achieve3000 \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nSince last year\, nearly $190 billion in federal funds have been allocated to K-12 education through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). Watch our experts for an inside look at what ESSER is and how you can use it to support learning growth. You’ll come away with the critical information you need to know to make the most of this unprecedented opportunity\, including: \n\nHow much money is available to your school or district\nWhat type of learning solutions the funds can be used for\nHow you align your needs with ESSER funding priorities\nWhat the requirements are for your funding proposal\nWhat the key dates you need to keep in mind are\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJavier Trujillo joined Achieve3000 in October 2020. As Vice President of Government and Community Partnerships\, he is responsible for managing Achieve3000’s government affairs strategy at the federal\, state\, and local government levels. He facilitates and maintains ongoing interaction between the company\, school district leaders\, and elected officials\, and assists in the identification and implementation of school-community partnerships throughout the United States. \nJavier directly joins Achieve3000 after 13 years with the City of Henderson\, Nevada where he most recently served as Director of Government and Public Affairs. Prior\, he worked with the Clark County School District as a project facilitator in curriculum and professional development. He was named the 2012 Hispanic of the Year by the Latin Chamber of Commerce of Nevada; the 2009 Staff Person of the Year by the Nevada League of Cities and Municipalities; and the 2004 Outstanding Hispanic Educator by the City of Las Vegas. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Debi Crimmins\, Senior Vice President of Customer Advocacy for Achieve3000\, has a true passion for providing white-glove service and strategic literacy leadership\, with her Tier 1 Customer Advocacy Team\, for Achieve3000’s largest customers across the country. Dr. Crimmins has an over 20-year history in developing results-based literacy solutions\, marketing and sales execution\, and leading key\, strategic partnerships through her executive leadership roles in several technology companies. A former associate superintendent of curriculum and instruction for Orange County Public Schools in Orlando\, Florida\, Dr. Crimmins managed the district’s Secondary Language Arts Department and has taught literacy education programs for several colleges. Dr. Crimmins holds a bachelor’s degree\, master’s degree\, and Ed.D. from the University of Central Florida\, all focused on literacy equity and access for all students. Additionally\, her research has been published in the English Journal\, Phi Delta Kappa\, and by the ASCD. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Differentiating Instruction with Educational Technology 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 \nAchieve3000 partners with educators to deliver a comprehensive suite of digital solutions that significantly drive literacy and math acceleration and deepen learning across the content areas. Using personalized and differentiated solutions\, Achieve3000 provides equity for remote and on-site instruction\, enabling teachers to help all students achieve accelerated growth. For more than four million students in grades PreK-12\, Achieve3000 improves high-stakes test performance and drives college and career readiness. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/differentiate20210622/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210622_differentiate-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210622T180000 DTSTAMP:20210624T171146Z CREATED:20210609T171151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T171146Z UID:37498-1624381200-1624384800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Learn How to Get Federal Funding for Social-Emotional Learning Programs at Your School DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rita Ferrandino\, Founding Partner\, Arc Capital Development; and Dr. Cotrane D. Penn\, Executive Director\, Student Wellness & Academic Support\, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (NC)\nModerated by Scott Shickler\, CEO and Co-Creator\, 7 Mindsets \nSponsored by 7 Mindsets \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nThis recorded edWebinar reviews the process Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools used in procuring their social-emotional learning (SEL) program and how they were able to identify and use federal funding to support this SEL initiative. The presenters also cover specific details on how the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and CARES Act include specific funds allocated to support students’ post-pandemic social-emotional and mental health needs. \nViewers will walk away: \n\nUnderstanding federal funding programs available—including traditional funding and allocations in the recent COVID relief packages\nKnowing what federal funding is specifically available for SEL initiatives\nLearning how a large school district was able to apply for and receive funding dollars to support their new social-emotional learning program\nUnderstanding a best-practice approach to selecting an SEL solution\nWith helpful resources and links to various funding sites—highlighting specific dollars currently allocated to states and districts\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 school and district leaders\, funding directors\, and SEL directors.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRita Ferrandino has built an international reputation as one of the most effective strategists and coalition builders in the education entrepreneurship community. She is a recognized STEM education expert\, an authority on U.S. education policy and politics\, and a leader in Future of Work strategies. Rita is the founding partner at Arc Capital Development\, a global private investment and advisory firm. Arc invests in\, operates and advises companies in the education and corporate training markets and has served over 150 clients in the U.S.\, Australia\, Canada\, Mexico\, Singapore\, Hong Kong\, China\, Ireland\, Turkey\, Israel and India. Arc clients and portfolio companies provide products generating over a billion dollars a year worldwide. Rita’s career highlights include being Salesperson of the Year at Pearson Education for three consecutive years\, selling more than $178 million of products to the higher education and K-12 markets\, leading the acquisition effort for more than 50 STEM titles\, and forming revenue-producing alliances with more than a dozen of the industry’s largest publishers and distributors. She has been responsible for double-digit sales growth for at least six years at two different major publishers. Rita currently is the innovation consultant at the Catalyst @ Penn GSE Innovation Center at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. She was the lead capstone instructor at the Education Entrepreneurship Graduate Program for four years. For three years\, she was President of the Education Design Studio\, Inc. incubator funded in collaboration with the Milken Family Foundation and University of Pennsylvania. \n \n \nDr. Cotrane Penn is the executive director of student wellness & academic support for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS). CMS is the 17th-largest school district in the nation\, serving 142\,000 students who attend 176 schools. She currently leads a host of programs addressing the social\, emotional\, academic\, and general wellness needs of students. The department has been focused on increasing student access to social and emotional supports; that work will continue with greater intensity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. \nDr. Penn earned her Ph.D. in school psychology from the University of California\, Berkeley\, and is a proud graduate of Hampton University. Her studies and research focused on the achievement of African American students and the influence of parental involvement on student achievement. Following graduate school\, she worked as a school psychologist in California and North Carolina. Later\, she transitioned into various district leadership roles including Mental Health Program Manager\, developing and leading the district’s mental health programs. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nScott Shickler is a sought-after speaker\, thought leader and the bestselling author of The 7 Mindsets to Live Your Ultimate Life. He has been featured in a variety of media including CNN\, ABC\, and NBC News\, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Scott is the CEO and co-founder of the 7 Mindsets\, a global education company serving millions of students and educators through a life-changing\, mindsets-based\, social and emotional learning program. Scott grew up in New York and now lives in Atlanta with his wife and two sons. In addition to his role with 7 Mindsets\, he is the co-founder of the Magic Wand Foundation\, a non-profit organization devoted to empowering youth to live their dreams. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Education Funding 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 \n7 Mindsets is a proven\, research-based social emotional learning solution for PK-12 districts and schools\, enabling them to create and sustain positive school cultures rooted in healthy relationships. The 7 Mindsets SEL and Equity program\, SELEQUITY™\, provides in person and virtual PK-12 and adult curriculum including lessons and activities\, coaching\, implementation support\, and professional development. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/educationfunding20210622/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210622_educationfunding-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T160000 DTSTAMP:20210623T200136Z CREATED:20210511T192929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T200136Z UID:37267-1624460400-1624464000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Creative Ways to Help Students Manage Their Emotions DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rayne Lacko\, Author and Arts Advocate; and Lesley Holmes\, Community Outreach Advisor \nSponsored by Free Spirit Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nIntegrating art and creative projects into your classroom curriculum is a great way to help students gain self-awareness of their emotions\, discover safe ways to express difficult feelings\, and make proactive choices toward setting and meeting goals. Art comes in many forms\, and all persons are inherently creative. In this recorded edWebinar\, remove the roadblocks to establishing a flourishing creative environment in your classroom. \nUsing hands-on\, personalized projects with tools every student already has\, discover how to direct students to independently shift from a dark\, challenging emotion to a light\, empowering emotion. Find a variety of creative approaches to self-expression that encourage students to find their talents\, build stronger peer connections\, and set and achieve personal goals. \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, viewers will: \n\nReview what creativity is and what art looks like to students\nExplore creative and art activities that acknowledge and honor all emotions\nDiscover the importance of implementing an arts-based peer group for students\nLearn about tools that are accessible to classroom teachers to develop creative activities\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to educators of students in grades 6 through 12\, school and district leaders\, librarians\, counselors and coaches\, and curriculum directors. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRayne Lacko is a young adult author and an advocate for the arts as a form of social and emotional well-being. A teen writing mentor\, she cohosts a youth creative workshop\, an annual writing camp\, and a teen arts showcase. Through her work\, she inspires young people and their families to use creativity to stimulate positive change in their lives and communities. Rayne lives near Seattle\, Washington\, with her spouse and two boys (a pianist and a drummer)\, a noisy cat\, and her canine best friend. \n \nLesley Holmes contributes her expertise to several educational and arts nonprofits benefiting children\, teens\, and older adults in and around Los Angeles. Her work promotes alternative therapies\, music education\, literacy\, and food as pathways to healing. A lifelong chef and baker\, Lesley is a Los Angeles native who enjoys early morning hikes in the Hollywood Hills where she lives with her two teenage daughters. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning\, Positive Behavior\, and Student Achievement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFree Spirit is the leading publisher of learning tools that support young people’s social\, emotional\, and educational needs. We help children and teens think for themselves\, overcome challenges\, and make a difference in the world. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/studentachievement20210623/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210623-studentachievement-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T170000 DTSTAMP:20210805T201824Z CREATED:20210521T174631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T201824Z UID:37381-1624464000-1624467600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Hidden Pandemic: Promoting Mental Health Among High School Students DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dave Chaplin\, Principal\, Stanton Academy and Alternative Programs\, Yakima School District (WA); Steve McCullough\, Superintendent\, Tonasket School District (WA); and John MacPhee\, Executive Director and CEO\, The Jed Foundation \nSponsored by The Jed Foundation \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edLeader Panel Learn more. \nThe pandemic has caused a pressing wave of mental health challenges across the nation\, and the rising rates of suicide among teens have brought about major concerns. In this recorded edLeader Panel\, viewers will learn about solutions to implement in high schools to ensure the health and success of our nation’s youth. The panelists share comprehensive approaches\, as well as innovative strategies\, that aim to support high schools to address the mental health needs of students now and into the future. \nAt the end of the recorded presentation\, viewers will be able to: \n\nLearn innovations and strategies that are helping students and educator communities\nDevelop an understanding of their readiness to adopt mental health strategies to positively change the mental health landscape of their school community\nDeepen their knowledge of the current mental health landscape of K-12 students in the United States\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel will be of interest to school and district leaders as well as teachers at the high school level.  \nThe Jed Foundation’s approach is used to demonstrate how high schools can address the mental health needs of students with their cost-effective solution. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDave Chaplin has worked in the Yakima School District for 38 years. For 20 years\, he was a teacher and has been an administrator for the past 18 years. His administrative experience includes schools that serve students with many needs that are not met through traditional education. For the past seven years\, Dave has worked in the district’s Alternative Programs\, which include a comprehensive high school\, incarcerated youth\, and long-term suspended or expelled students. \n \nSteve McCullough has been an educator for the past 26 years\, serving as a teacher\, principal\, and superintendent in rural eastern Washington\, and is currently in his sixth year as Superintendent at the Tonasket School District. Prior to working in public education\, Steve was an employee benefits consultant for Hewitt Associates. Steve has a BA in economics from PLU\, an MA in education psychology from Pacific Lutheran University\, his principal credentials from Eastern Washington University\, and his superintendent credentials from Washington State University. Steve also serves on several regional and state committees\, including the Rural Alliance and the Rural Education Center. \n \nJohn MacPhee brings 25 years of leadership and management experience from the business and not-for-profit settings to his role as Executive Director and CEO of The Jed Foundation. Passionate about supporting young adults in their transition to adulthood\, John advises several organizations including City College’s S Jay Levy Fellowship for Future Leaders\, Trek Medics\, Crisis Text Line\, Mailman School of Public Health’s Department of Health Policy and Management\, and HIV Hero. John continues to contribute to the development of novel medications for disorders such as Parkinson’s disease through board roles with Adamas Pharmaceuticals and Blackthorn Therapeutics. \nIn 2016\, John received The Allan Rosenfield Alumni Award for Excellence in the field of public health from the Joseph L. Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University. He earned a BA from Columbia College\, an MBA from New York University\, and an MPH from Columbia University. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \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\n \nThe Jed Foundation (JED) helps schools evaluate and strengthen their mental health\, substance abuse and suicide prevention programs and systems to safeguard individual and community health. We also develop resources and partnerships to ensure teens and young adults have access to resources and support to navigate life’s challenges. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/schoolsafety20210623/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210623_schoolsafety-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210625T140000 DTSTAMP:20210625T181415Z CREATED:20210524T192508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T181415Z UID:37405-1624626000-1624629600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Techquity\, Universal Design\, and Decision Making – Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Presented by Katie Novak\, Ed.D.\, Founder and Executive Director\, Novak Educational Consulting; Mirko Chardin\, Education Consultant\, Novak Educational Consulting; Rachel Kruzel\, Territory Director\, Texthelp; and Joni Degner\, Territory Director\, Texthelp \nSponsored by Texthelp \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nAs schools across the globe create plans and set goals around diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, learner empowerment\, universal design\, and techquity are more important than ever. \nWatch Katie Novak\, Ed.D. and Mirko Chardin\, along with Texthelpers Rachel Kruzel and Joni Degner\, for part two of our two-part edWebinar series on techquity.  Explore new perspectives on techquity\, universal design\, and decision making that prioritize equity and mitigate disproportionality. Build on the background established in part one (although participation in our first edWebinar isn’t necessary) and explore methods to examine classroom practices and evaluate edtech solutions and your selection processes with a techquity lens. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of all grade levels. \nPrioritizing Equitable Access to Learning Through Technology – Part 1 \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKatie Novak\, Ed.D. is an internationally renowned education consultant\, author\, graduate instructor at the University of Pennsylvania\, and a former assistant superintendent of schools in Massachusetts. With 19 years of experience in teaching and administration\, an earned doctorate in curriculum and teaching\, and eight published books\, Dr. Novak designs and presents workshops both nationally and internationally focusing on the implementation of inclusive practices\, Universal Design for Learning (UDL)\, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support\, and universally designed leadership. Dr. Novak’s work has impacted educators worldwide as her contributions and collaborations have built upon the foundation for an educational framework that is critical for student success. Dr. Novak’s work has been highlighted in many publications including Edutopia\, Cult of Pedagogy\, Language Magazine\, NAESP Principal Magazine\, ADDitude Magazine\, CommonWealth Magazine\, The Inclusion Lab\, Think Inclusive\, Huffington Post\, Principal Leadership Magazine\, District Administration\, ASCD Education Update\, and School Administrator. \n \nMirko Chardin is the founding head of school of the Putnam Avenue Upper School in Cambridge\, MA. Mirko’s work has involved all areas of school management and student support. His greatest experience and passion revolve around culturally connected teaching and learning\, recruiting and retaining educators of color\, restorative practice\, and school culture. He is also a race\, diversity and cultural proficiency facilitator and leadership coach for the Aspire Institute at Boston University’s New Wheelock College of Human Development and Education. He is a principal mentor for the Perone-Sizer Creative Leadership Institute\, a Trustee at Wheaton College and is an active hip-hop artist\, releasing the album Unhealthy Societies this past year. Mirko presents both locally and nationally on issues of cultural proficiency\, equity and the use of personal narratives. He is also the co-author with Dr. Katie Novak of the newly released Equity by Design: Delivering on the Power and Promise of UDL. \n \nRachel Kruzel\, ATP is the territory sales director for Texthelp supporting Minnesota\, Wisconsin\, Iowa\, Illinois\, and Missouri. She is a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional. Rachel spent 10 years working as an assistive technology specialist in the disability resource offices at colleges and universities in Minnesota. During her time in higher ed\, she built and developed assistive technology programs\, implemented edtech across campus\, and helped to lead the campus’s digital accessibility initiatives. Rachel is a national expert in the areas of assistive technology\, digital accessibility\, and implementation of technology to support student learning in higher ed\, presenting both regionally and nationally on these topics and others. \n \nWorking shoulder to shoulder with learners and educators\, Joni Degner is a recognized international expert on the implementation of UDL for schools\, districts and institutions of opportunity. A member of the CAST Professional Learning Cadre and now full-time Texthelper\, Joni is passionate about Universal Design for Learning for instructional designers\, teachers and leadership. Having previously worked as UDL Facilitator for Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation\, Joni brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the edWebinar. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nHello\, we’re Texthelp… We believe that literacy is every student’s passport to academic\, social and professional success. It’s our genuine desire to help students understand\, learn and express themselves. We create user-friendly literacy and learning solutions\, that provide the support each student needs; through reading\, writing\, STEM and research. Texthelp software continues to be used daily by millions of students and educators throughout schools\, colleges and universities worldwide. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/dei20210625/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210614_dei-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210628T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210628T160000 DTSTAMP:20210922T231232Z CREATED:20210514T133934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T231232Z UID:37310-1624892400-1624896000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How Robotics Inspires Student Imagination - Featuring NASA DESCRIPTION:Presented by Louis Jimenez\, Advanced Electronics Teacher\, Bowsher High School (OH); and Gerald Voltz\, Education Program Specialist\, NASA Office of STEM Engagement\, NASA Glenn Research Center \nSponsored by CoderZ \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nWhy should you be teaching robotics in your classroom? It sparks student imagination and empowers them to solve any problem before them. \nIn this edWebinar\, we feature NASA educator Gerald Voltz of NASA Glenn Research Center and Louis Jimenez of Toledo Public Schools as they discuss their robotics capstone partnership and the impact the culmination of their career technical education program has had on a decade of students. In this edWebinar\, viewers will learn how to: \n\nEnrich instruction\nApply benefits of coding and robotics in the classroom\nConnect and apply theory to modern industry examples for students\nDemonstrate applications of robotics research and connect with industry researchers\n\nThe presenters also discuss: \n\nApplication of engineering design process to classroom techniques\nUse of technology makerspaces to develop innovative solutions\nBarriers to robotics for students\nCapstone projects as evaluation\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of the elementary through high school levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLouis Jimenez is an engineer turned educator who brings a wealth of knowledge and sage sayings to his advanced electronics students in Toledo\, Ohio. While under his tutelage\, students complete electronics and engineering capstones in partnership with NASA Glenn Research Center and achieve things beyond the imagination for a high school classroom. \n \nA lifelong learner and passionate NASA advocate\, Gerald Voltz has gone from the classroom to the stars in his professional journey. Originally a mathematics instructor in Cleveland\, Gerald moved to helping big companies bring their innovation to students and teachers statewide. He now serves as an education program specialist at NASA Glenn where he develops and supports relationships with local districts. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Coding & Robotics 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\nGrounded in math\, physics\, and engineering\, CoderZ trains students grades 4 and up in computational thinking and technical ability. It challenges them with real-world problem-solving to develop a growth mindset. Together\, we can help kids power up their futures with STEM. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/code20210628/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210621-code-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T160000 DTSTAMP:20210630T182409Z CREATED:20210614T160956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T182409Z UID:119330-1624978800-1624982400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Six Elements of Success: A K-12 Leaders’ Guide to Successful Technology Integration DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nicole Adell\, Principal\, Newburg Middle School (KY); Dr. Darin Brawley\, Superintendent\, Compton Unified School District (CA); Patricia Alvarado\, Director of Digital Learning and Learning Resources\, Irving Independent School District (TX); and James Allrich\, Principal\, Argyle Middle School (MD)\nModerated by Lydia Logan\, Executive Director\, Verizon Innovative Learning Schools\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThe COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the inequitable access to technology and broadband required for continuity of education through distance learning\, particularly for students who have traditionally been marginalized. Unprecedented federal funding through the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan provides an opportunity to make significant strides toward closing the digital learning gap\, but only if we think differently about how schools leverage technology to meet the needs of every learner. Access to technology and broadband alone will not improve teaching and learning. \nDigital Promise’s new K-12 Leaders’ Guide to Successful Technology Integration shares best practices from several of the organization’s initiatives\, including seven years of implementing the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILS) program. They have found that the most successful schools have six elements in place to establish and sustain a culture of powerful learning that leverages technology. \nIn this edWebinar\, you will hear from a superintendent and principal whose district and school helped inform this new resource. You will leave with strategies for achieving these six elements in your districts. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and instructional technology coaches.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nNicole W. Adell is the principal at Newburg Middle School in Louisville\, Kentucky\, a position she has held for nine years. Newburg joined the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program in 2018. Nicole earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina\, Chapel Hill and her master’s degree from George Washington University\, and she is currently a second-year doctoral candidate at the University of Louisville. \n \nDr. Darin Brawley is the superintendent of Compton Unified School District (CUSD). Every CUSD middle and high school participates in the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program\, with the first schools having joined in 2017. Dr. Brawley has served as superintendent for the past eight years\, leading the turnaround in student performance in CUSD\, which has seen both test scores and graduation rates increase during his tenure. Dr. Brawley received his doctorate in educational leadership at the University of Southern California. He has a Master of Arts in educational leadership from California State University\, San Bernardino\, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Red \n \nPatricia Alvarado is the Director of Digital Learning and Learning Resources in Irving Independent School District\, where every middle and high school is a part of the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program. Her departments support campuses in the effective integration of technology and learning resources for transformative teaching and learning. Alvarado oversees the longstanding partnership between Irving ISD and Verizon Innovative Learning Schools\, and recently her department led the district’s learning management system integration to equip all Irving students and teachers with remote learning access. Before beginning her role in Irving in 2014\, Ms. Alvarado oversaw all aspects of library services in Dallas ISD as the Library Services Coordinator. She has also been a middle school media specialist\, librarian\, and bilingual teacher. Ms. Alvarado earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi and a master’s degree in library and information science from Texas Woman’s University. \n \nJames Allrich has been the principal at Argyle Magnet Middle School\, the only whole-school technology magnet middle school in Montgomery County Public Schools (MD)\, for five years. Argyle joined the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program in 2019. James began his career as an educator in New Jersey\, teaching high school math. After his time in the New Jersey classroom\, he held several positions that framed his current vision as a principal and digital leader\, including roles as a staff development teacher\, math resource teacher\, and assistant principal. After 11 years in the secondary math classroom\, he spent five years as an assistant principal in Montgomery County before becoming a high school principal intern and then a middle school principal. James earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Rutgers University and his master’s in educational leadership from Kean University in New Jersey. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nLydia Logan is the executive director of the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools initiative at Digital Promise. Previously\, she served as Managing Director of Chiefs for Change at the Foundation for Excellence in Education. Before joining Chiefs for Change\, Lydia served as the senior director of policy at the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation; as Vice President and Executive Director of the Institute for a Competitive Workforce at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; and as the vice president of programs for the Kimsey Foundation\, where her grant portfolio focused on strategic support for district leadership\, charter school expansion\, closing the digital divide for low-income families\, and wrap-around services for students in D.C. Public Schools. Lydia holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and serves on the board of the American Youth Policy Forum. \n  \nJoin the Personalize Learning for Learner Variability 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\nDigital Promise was created with the mission to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learn. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/personalizedlearning20210629/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210629_personalizedlearning-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T170000 DTSTAMP:20210629T210208Z CREATED:20210528T151834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T210208Z UID:37448-1624982400-1624986000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Reading Through the Summer Slide – Engaging Families Through Literacy DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kristin Jackson\, Kindergarten Teacher\, Willow Brook Elementary School (OK); Simone Wertenberger\, Director of ESL and Migrant Families\, Henderson County Public Schools (NC); and Kristen Walter\, Director\, US Programs\, Worldreader \nSponsored by Worldreader \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nJoin this edWebinar to explore a variety of specific reading activities for mono and bilingual families\, to hear from practicing educators at the classroom and district level on solutions for reaching families both in person and digitally\, and to learn the importance of seeing caregivers as successful home/school collaborators. Then\, the presenters will talk through specific strategies and activities to achieve those goals. \nSchools and education organizations will leave with strategies for effectively communicating with families\, and with specific tools and activities for family engagement through literacy. The presenters will explore ways for encouraging play that tie back into the text\, and how to facilitate home conversations around literacy. They’ll also explore resources for placing books in homes\, including giving every attendee access to Worldreader’s digital library and summer family book collection. \nThe presentation will start with a high-level conversation about empowering families in supporting reading development\, then drill down into specific activities for families to do\, including short\, bite-sized home conversations from using story characters to explore social-emotional learning\, to incorporating active play prompts and games in book discussions. Join this edWebinar to learn about collaborating with families and “Reading Through” the summer learning slide in a fun and engaging way! \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to preK through elementary teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, ELL educators\, migrant families coordinators\, and Title 1 coordinators.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKristin Jackson is a kindergarten teacher at Willow Brook Elementary School\, a PreK-1st grade Title 1 school in the Oklahoma City Public School System. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma\, and is currently in her fifth year of teaching. As a teacher leader\, she serves on the Title 1 Parent Outreach planning committee at Willow Brook Elementary\, focusing on helping parents understand curriculum strategies and resources\, improving communications with parents\, and improving school attendance. She believes the best part of teaching is being part of a child’s growth in character and academics. \n \nSimone Wertenberger has a BA in Spanish and psychology from Kalamazoo College and an MA in social and cultural foundations in education and human development from DePaul University. She taught grades K-12 in ESL and Spanish in Illinois\, Colorado\, and North Carolina and is currently the director of ESL and migrant education and dual language for Henderson County Public Schools. In addition\, Simone is NBCT certified in teaching English to speakers of other languages and is a Tier III agency trainer for OCDE Project GLAD©. Simone facilitates sessions nationwide on the intersection of education\, language\, equity\, advocacy\, and social justice. \n \nKristen Walter\, Worldreader’s Director of US Programs\, has worked in literacy education for the last 20 years. Before joining the Worldreader team\, Kristen was the director of education and partnerships for Reading In Motion\, and teaching and learning manager for Crayola. Kristen’s teaching career spanned over 15 years\, starting as a certified art and music instructor in NC and ending as an arts integration specialist with a focus on improving literacy development for second language learners. A leader in the classroom and beyond\, Kristen helped her school become a national Title I school\, P21 Exemplar School\, finalist in the Intel Schools of Distinction Math Award\, CCAC Crayola grant winner\, and win the National School Change Award. She has been recognized as a Yale Distinguished Music Educator and both Kristen and her fifth-grade students were invited to showcase a game design project at the first annual White House Arts Integration Fair. \n  \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 \nWorldreader is a global nonprofit that provides access to digital books to children and families around the globe. Since 2010\, over 13 million people—using e-readers and tablets in schools and libraries\, and mobile phones worldwide—read e-books for free on their devices. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20210629/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210629_teach2read-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T160000 DTSTAMP:20210701T183117Z CREATED:20210617T153924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210701T183117Z UID:211335-1625065200-1625068800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Monitoring\, Managing\, and Vetting Apps for Data Privacy DESCRIPTION:Presented by Monica Watts\, Director of K-12 Engagement\, IMS Global Learning Consortium; Kevin Lewis Sr.\, Project Manager\, IMS Global Learning Consortium; and Reg Leichty\, Founder and Partner\, Foresight Law and Policy\nModerated by Monica Cougan\, Manager\, Strategic Relationships and Initiatives\, CatchOn \nSponsored by CatchOn\, An ENA Affiliate \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edLeader Panel Learn more \nAccess to digital learning tools and applications boomed last year as students and educators connected from homes and schools to learn. As the usage of digital applications expands\, how do you help ensure your students’ data is safe? \nIn this edLeader Panel\, Reg Leichty\, Founder and Partner of Foresight Law and Policy\, shares the latest federal and state legislative updates regarding student data privacy and compliance. Viewers will also learn about some proactive tools and programs available to districts to help safeguard student data\, such as IMS Global Learning Consortium’s TrustEd Apps program and the partnership between IMS and CatchOn that enables districts to easily manage\, monitor\, and vet applications for compliance. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel will be of interest to preK-12 district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMonica Watts is the director of K-12 engagement at the non-profit IMS Global Learning Consortium\, providing a voice for K-12 institutions and bringing together technology providers to achieve digital equity and interoperability at scale. Monica is passionate about helping school districts integrate technology successfully. She graduated from Florida State University and received a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida. \n \nKevin Lewis Sr. manages IMS Global’s TrustEd Apps program to proactively guide and support institutions and edtech suppliers in the use\, collection\, and sharing of sensitive student data. Kevin started his career in education as an IT customer service representative\, where he was responsible for the break-fix process at two high schools. He also held “Tech Tuesday” training to train principals and faculty on all district resources. Kevin then moved on to work as an education technology specialist and headed a district’s student data privacy\, internet safety\, and security initiative. In the two years of running this initiative\, Kevin raised awareness about student data privacy and influenced education technology products to improve their privacy practices. Kevin is a Marine Corps combat veteran who has served proudly in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. After the military\, Kevin worked in all areas of security and access control systems. \n \n \nWith over two decades of legal\, policy\, and lobbying experience\, Reg Leichty advises education leaders\, national associations\, and other stakeholders about the federal laws\, regulations\, and programs that directly impact and support efforts to expand and improve educational opportunities. Among other laws\, he counsels clients about the Elementary and Secondary Education Act\, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act\, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act\, and the Universal Service provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. His current work focuses on federal requirements and programs related to education technology\, early learning\, accountability and assessment\, data use\, and educator professional development and preparation. \n \n \nAbout the Moderator \nMonica Cougan is the manager of strategic relationships and initiatives at ENA and CatchOn\, where she leverages her more than 35 years of experience in education and technology to help schools make the most of new technology. Throughout her career\, Monica has been an evangelist for the adoption of technology as a transformative educational tool. She also has extensive experience helping K-12 schools implement 1:1 programs and in disseminating problem-based and project-based learning methodologies that focus on helping each student develop his or her own voice. Throughout Monica’s extensive career\, she has sought out the diverse experiences required to know how to implement positive changes in education: she has served as a classroom teacher\, adjunct professor\, and education consultant for national\, technology-based curriculum companies. Away from the classroom\, she has served as an independent math consultant\, worked in curriculum development\, evaluated research on school-based programs\, and developed professional learning opportunities for educators looking for a new mastery of technology. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\n \nJoin the Analytics in Action community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels. \n\n \nCatchOn is a user-friendly data analytics tool that collects real-time data on every device\, enabling school districts to make data-informed decisions about the apps and online tools their educators and students are using. In 2018\, CatchOn joined forces with ENA\, a leading provider of comprehensive technology solutions to education institutions and libraries across the nation. Collectively\, CatchOn and ENA leverage their respective resources and expertise to deliver critical services and solutions that help school districts produce positive outcomes in the communities they serve. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/datapower20210630/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210630_datapower-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T160000 DTSTAMP:20210707T200214Z CREATED:20210609T200518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T200214Z UID:37509-1625670000-1625673600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Beyond Voice and Choice: Practices\, Mindsets\, and Skills that Foster Learner Agency DESCRIPTION:Presented by Alex Dreier\, Associate Director of Online Learning\, The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation; Blake F. Wiggs\, Research Scholar\, The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation; and Dr. Patricia Hilliard\, Research Scholar\, The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation \nSponsored by The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at North Carolina State University \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nThe term “learner agency” can mean different things to different people\, from “voice and choice” to conflicts of power and structure. The team at the Friday Institute has been designing learning experiences to help educators build their own definition of the term\, identify the mindsets\, skills\, and contexts that can support it\, and understand its expression among students of color and historically marginalized populations. Watch this presentation to learn about this vital topic. \nAs a result of viewing this recorded edWebinar\, you will: \n\nDeepen your knowledge of learner agency\nDraw connections between learner agency and bias\nIdentify skills\, practices\, and mindsets necessary to begin to foster learner agency\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAlex Dreier is the Associate Director of Online Learning at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. He has over 15 years of experience in designing learning environments that meet the needs of all students\, specifically initiatives around social and emotional learning\, learning differences\, competency-based learning for educators\, digital learning\, and more. He currently leads a grant that supports educators in creating learning environments to support all of their students. Prior to this\, Alex spent five years managing the Friday Institute’s MOOCs-for-Educators initiative\, which continues to serve a global audience of tens of thousands of educators. Before coming to the Institute\, he managed the online professional learning courses for EdTech Leaders Online at Education Development Center (EDC)\, helping build the capacity of organizations to build and support their own online learning programs. Alex holds a B.A. from Tulane University and an Ed.M. in technology\, innovation\, and education from Harvard University. \n \nBlake Wiggs is a research scholar with the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation where he partners with districts to design adult learning experiences for teachers\, coaches and administrators. His responsive approach to facilitation is informed by his experience with community organizing and anti-racist affinity work. Blake is an alumnus of Harvard Kennedy School’s Executive Education program and is currently pursuing his Ed.D. at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. His research is largely linguistic\, focusing on the relationship between language\, ideology and power. For his dissertation\, he is conducting a Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) of the 287-page WestEd Report\, Sound Basic Education for All: An Action Plan for North Carolina. He is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) and co-authored the book\, Rethinking Classroom Design: Create Student-Centered Learning Spaces for 6-12th Graders\, with co-author Dr. Todd Finley. \n \nDr. Patricia Hilliard serves as the interim director of the Professional Learning and Leading Collaborative and as a research scholar at the NCSU Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. She works with districts to design\, develop and deliver professional learning for teachers\, administrators\, and support staff. She has been a high school teacher\, university instructor\, and instructional coach. Dr. Hilliard leads the NC Conference for Educational Equity which brings together more than 2\,000 educators annually\, challenging these educators to rethink current practices\, disrupt our broken system\, and create innovative practices and policies to better support each and every student. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Student Voice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe Friday Institute brings together researchers\, practitioners and policymakers to lead the transition to a next-generation education system that will prepare students for success in the digital-age world. It conducts research\, develops educational resources\, provides professional development programs for educators\, advocates to improve teaching and learning\, and helps inform policy-making. Visit fi.ncsu.edu to learn more. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/studentvoice20210707/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210707_studentvoice-event.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR