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:20211108T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T160000 DTSTAMP:20211108T210028Z CREATED:20210910T201308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T210028Z UID:682884-1636383600-1636387200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Addressing Math Anxiety in the K-5 Classroom for Both Teachers and Parents DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bethany Lockhart Johnson\, Educator \nSponsored by Amplify Math \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nMath anxiety in the K-5 classroom can impact more than just students—teachers and parents can experience math anxiety as well. Watch educator and Math Teacher Lounge co-host Bethany Lockhart Johnson for this edWebinar as she discusses the impact of math anxiety for both parents and teachers. Viewers learn strategies and identify resources that can be used both in the classroom and at home to support K-5 learners. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K–5 teachers\, particularly those who teach math\, as well as school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nBethany Lockhart Johnson is an elementary school educator and author. Prior to serving as a multiple-subject teacher\, she taught theater and dance\, and now loves incorporating movement and creative play into her classroom. Bethany is committed to helping students find joy in discovering their identities as mathematicians. In addition to her role as a full-time classroom teacher\, Bethany is a Student Achievement Partners California Core Advocate and is active in national and local mathematics organizations. Bethany is a member of the Illustrative Mathematics Elementary Curriculum Steering Committee and serves as a consultant\, creating materials to support families during distance learning. \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 \nAmplify is dedicated to collaborating with educators to create learning experiences that are rigorous and riveting for all students. Amplify creates K–12 core and supplemental curriculum\, assessment\, and intervention programs for today’s students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20211108/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211108_math-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T180000 DTSTAMP:20240827T115429Z CREATED:20210920T202758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T115429Z UID:753162-1636390800-1636394400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Social-Emotional Learning: Leveraging Technology to Care for All DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Ann Levett\, Superintendent\, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools (GA); Dr. David Miyashiro\, Superintendent\, Cajon Valley Union School District (CA); and Mr. Glenn Robbins\, Superintendent\, Brigantine Public Schools (NJ)\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendent Initiative \nThis edLeader Panel series is presented by CoSN and AASA.\nSponsored by ClassLink \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. This program may qualify for CoSN CETL® Recertification. \nOne of the key functions of education is building skills\, not only for academic success\, but also for understanding mental\, social\, and emotional wellbeing. Critical capabilities that include empathy\, grit\, persistence\, flexibility\, and adaptability shape mindsets which enhance successful learning\, collaboration and problem-solving. Though these aspects of learning have always been important\, the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic heightened the need to address the social and emotional aspects of learning\, not only for students and their families\, but also for teachers\, school leaders and administrators. The use of technology to meet these social and emotional essentials has also been heightened over the past months. Today educators are challenged to think about how technology can enhance and/or diminish the social-emotional needs they must address. \nIn this edWebinar\, three innovative\, compassionate superintendents share how they address the social and emotional needs of the students\, staff\, and families in their school districts. They each review the strategies and practices they are leading in their districts to leverage technology tools to address the challenges of social-emotional learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of particular value to superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring school leaders. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. M. Ann Levett was appointed Superintendent of Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools in June 2017. Dr. Levett began her career in Savannah as a speech and language pathologist and moved to positions in leadership throughout her K-12 career and at Antioch University McGregor (OH)\, the Child Study Center at Yale University School of Medicine (CT)\, and Macon State College (GA). Dr. Levett also served as a board member for New Haven Public Schools (CT) and consulted on significant reform and community development efforts in several international communities. \nDr. Levett\, a former member of the Executive Committee of AASA\, the national School Superintendents Association\, is a published author and nationally known speaker. Among her most recent notable achievements are 2021 Georgia Carl Perkins awardee\, 2020 University of Georgia College of Education Lifetime Achievement awardee\, 2019 Georgia Outstanding Woman\, and 2019 Georgia Department of Education’s STEM and STEAM Advocate of the Year. Follow Dr. Levett on Twitter @AnnLPGA. \n\n \nDr. David Miyashiro currently serves as Superintendent of Cajon Valley Union School District (CVUSD) in California. David completed his doctoral studies at UCLA. He was named 2016 Superintendent of the Year by ACSA (Association of California School Administrators)\, Region 18. Cajon Valley’s vision of “Happy Kids\, Engaged in Healthy Relationships\, on a Path to Gainful Employment” and its signature career development program “The World of Work” has garnered both national and global recognition. Follow Dr. Miyashiro on Twitter @davidmiyashiro. \n\n \nGlenn Robbins is Superintendent of Brigantine Public Schools in New Jersey. His passion is harnessing a school culture that thrives on design thinking skills\, innovative digital spaces\, high caliber professional development\, exponential thinking\, BYOD/1to1\, Social-Emotional Learning\, Zen Dens and Makerspaces. Glenn encourages all students to have a voice\, not only in building a school culture\, but also in designing student-led courses. Glenn has been recognized by numerous organizations for his innovative technology implementation methods and has been a featured speaker at numerous events across the globe. Glenn is a proud mentor for the AASA Aspiring Superintendent Academy\, CoSN Empowered Superintendent Panel\, NASSP National Digital Principal of the Year\, and co-chair for New Jersey’s NJASA Technology Committee. Mr. Robbins believes “by empowering students and staff to have a growth mindset through design thinking\, while implementing digital tools\, we better prepare them for the profound shifts that they will encounter in life.” Follow Glenn on Twitter @GlennR1809. \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 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 Ed Leadership Council. She also volunteers as a leadership consultant with Executive Service Corps of Southern California\, serving non-profit associations. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership\, available on Amazon.com. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \n\n CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n\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/supers20211108/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211108_Supers-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T160000 DTSTAMP:20211109T205756Z CREATED:20211020T144038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T205756Z UID:972567-1636470000-1636473600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Gateways to Success in STEM: Sketching and Spatial Visualization DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lelli Van Den Einde\, Ph.D.\, Teaching Professor at University of California San Diego\, and President of eGrove Education\, Inc.; and Lizzy Cowan\, User Experience Research and Design\, eGrove Education\, Inc. \nSponsored by eGrove Education\, Inc. \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSpatial visualization (SV) is the ability to think in 3D. Did you know that up to 60% of students in STEM programs have weak SV skills? This skills gap can lead to difficulty in engineering\, technology\, and science classes which require proficiency with 3D thinking. Thankfully\, studies have shown that SV skills are teachable and improve student outcomes in STEM fields. SV training is especially beneficial for women and other underrepresented populations that may have had less experience in playing with building toys as children and find themselves at a disadvantage when entering STEM fields. \nSketching 2D and 3D shapes is the recommended approach to improving SV skills. Sketching is also important for creativity\, project-based learning\, and teamwork. However\, few curricula include this training\, and many educators don’t know where to begin. \nIn this edWebinar\, viewers learn: \n\nBest practices for how to easily incorporate SV and sketching training into any STEM class\nHow student persistence can be measured and increased with sketching assignments\nHow teachers can improve their own SV skills without learning CAD\nHow the Spatial Vis software\, which is free for teachers\, teaches SV with engaging sketching assignments\, automatic grading\, and personalized feedback\n\nThis reocrded edWebinar is of interest to teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, CTE directors\, and STEM coordinators and teachers at the middle school\, high school\, and higher education levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLelli Van Den Einde\, Ph.D. is a teaching professor in structural engineering at the University of California San Diego and Co-founder and President of eGrove Education. She incorporates integrated pedagogical innovations such as peer instruction\, flipped classroom\, and project-based learning into core structural engineering courses; prepares and advises next-generation faculty; advises student organizations; and is committed to activities that broaden the participation of underrepresented groups in STEM and foster a supportive environment for diverse students. Her research focuses on engagement strategies for large classrooms and developing K-16 curricula in earthquake engineering and spatial visualization. \n \nLizzy Cowan has a cognitive science background and is the user experience researcher and designer at eGrove Education\, Inc. She has been developing spatial visualization and sketching products for seven years and has a deep understanding of the unique challenges students face when learning these skills. She focuses on creating an engaging and personalized learning experience for students and valuable resources for educators. Additionally\, she provides sales and technical support to instructors using the Spatial Vis software in their classrooms. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the STEM Learning: Full STEAM Ahead 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 \neGrove Education\, Inc. is an educational technology company committed to improving education through intelligent sketching environments that provide feedback similar to an expert teacher looking over the shoulder of a student. Our goal is to improve equity\, diversity\, and student outcomes in STEM. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/stem20211109/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211109_stem-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T170000 DTSTAMP:20211109T220201Z CREATED:20210825T201115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T220201Z UID:572564-1636473600-1636477200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Returning to Rigorous Mathematics\, Part 2: Strengthening Student Thinking with the Practice and Process Standards DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sara Delano Moore\, Ph.D.\, Vice President for Content and Research\, ORIGO Education \nSponsored by ORIGO Education \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAs students return to a hopefully more typical school year\, learning is likely to be anything but typical. Student and teacher experiences over the past 18 months have varied greatly and classrooms are filled with students representing a wider range of learning needs than ever before. The challenge for teachers is to help each student move their mathematics learning forward. While it will take time for most students to return to typical “on-grade-level” expectations\, we must support students to move forward rather than picking up instruction where “regular school” left off in March 2020. Responding to this wide range of learners is part of the job in education; the pandemic has made this part of the work more prominent in many classrooms. \nIn this second edWebinar of a two-part series\, Sara Delano Moore\, Ph.D. shares tasks and strategies for continuing to emphasize the mathematical practice and process standards while teaching grade-appropriate content. More open-ended tasks provide opportunities for students to apply mathematics in a variety of settings and develop their skills around representing mathematical ideas and arguments. These tasks also provide contexts for the accelerated learning introduced in part one of the series. Join Sara to explore instructional strategies and tasks to develop the practices while emphasizing current content. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers and school and district leaders at the elementary level. \nReturning to Rigorous Mathematics\, Part 1: Using Spaced Practice to Accelerate Learning \n \nAbout the Presenter \nSara Delano Moore\, Ph.D. serves as Vice President for Content and Research and Chair of the Mathematics Advisory Board at ORIGO Education. A fourth-generation educator\, Sara’s work emphasizes the power of deep understanding and multiple representations for learning mathematics. Her interests include building mathematical comprehension and operation sense\, incorporating high-quality literature into mathematics instruction\, and connecting mathematics with engineering design and computational thinking. Sara has served as a classroom teacher of mathematics and science\, a mathematics teacher educator at the University of Kentucky\, Director of the Kentucky Center for Middle School Academic Achievement\, and Director of Mathematics & Science at ETA Hand2Mind. She has authored numerous articles in professional journals and is a co-author of the Mathematize It! series of books. She is also a member of the Visible Learning for Mathematics writing team\, including two volumes of the Teaching Mathematics in the Visible Learning Classroom series. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Mathematics for Young Learners community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nORIGO Education is dedicated to making learning meaningful\, enjoyable and accessible for all students with Pre-K to Grade 6 print and digital instructional materials\, as well as professional learning for mathematics. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mathlearners20211109/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211109_mathlearners-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T180000 DTSTAMP:20211109T225643Z CREATED:20210730T163008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T225643Z UID:405578-1636477200-1636480800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Addressing Essential Literacy Skills Through Science DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rebecca Abbott\, Professional Learning Lead\, University of California Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science \nSponsored by Amplify Science \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSkilled readers weave together vocabulary\, background knowledge and an understanding of language structures to make sense of what they read. With such limited time in our elementary classrooms\, how can we attend to these essential aspects of reading instruction\, alongside building foundational skills? Join Rebecca Abbott\, Professional Learning Lead from UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science\, to learn more about how a literacy-rich\, phenomena-based approach to teaching science can tap into students’ natural curiosity about the world\, provide a content-rich context for learning\, and simultaneously support your ELA goals. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to kindergarten through middle school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, STEM coordinators\, summer school coordinators\, and technology coordinators. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nRebecca Abbott is the professional learning lead for The Learning Design Group at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science. In her nine years at The Lawrence\, she has been supporting instructional leaders and teachers in implementing research-based science instructional materials and approaches designed by the team at The Learning Design Group. She taught in San Francisco Bay Area schools for over 15 years\, including serving as an interdisciplinary instructional coach and English learner specialist. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Teaching Next Generation Scientists community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAmplify is dedicated to collaborating with educators to create learning experiences that are rigorous and riveting for all students. Amplify creates K–8 core and supplemental curriculum\, assessment\, and intervention programs for today’s students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/science20211109/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211109_science-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260629T182344Z CREATED:20211020T160757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T182344Z UID:975605-1636556400-1636560000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Next Level of Asset-Based Pedagogy: Relevant\, Responsive\, and Linguistic DESCRIPTION:Presented by Maya Goodall\, Senior Director of Emergent Bilingual Curriculum\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning \nThe session recording is no longer available. \nRead the Article\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nTo help all students thrive\, we need to move from simply recognizing the benefits of diversity to creating a mutually responsive and asset-oriented learning environment. With approximately five million emergent bilingual students in public schools across the United States\, it is more important than ever to refocus curricula\, pedagogies\, and classroom environments to value and include our diverse student population. \nWatch Lexia educational expert Maya Goodall in this edWebinar as she explains the evolution of equitable cultural inclusion in the classroom\, and how you too can develop a culturally sustaining pedagogy. With examples from the guiding principles behind Lexia® English Language Development™\, Maya explains how to cultivate not just culturally responsive practices\, but ones that are culturally sustaining. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nMaya Goodall\, Senior Director of Emergent Bilingual Curriculum at Lexia Learning\, has worked in education for over 20 years\, teaching both nationally and internationally. Maya has a rich professional background that includes teaching in the classroom\, coaching\, training\, and implementing and designing curricula with measurable outcomes. She founded Lingual Learning\, a curriculum company dedicated to helping students become confidently bilingual. Maya speaks three languages and holds an M.Ed. and MA in applied linguistics. \n\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching 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/clrt20211110/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211110_clrt-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T170000 DTSTAMP:20211116T224623Z CREATED:20210921T202711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T224623Z UID:762996-1636560000-1636563600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education DESCRIPTION:Presented by Alex Shevrin Venet\, Professional Development Facilitator\, Unconditional Learning\nModerated by Rhiannon M. Kim\, Educational Consultant\, Love at the Roots \nSponsored by Norton Books in Education \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. \nHow can schools bring an equity lens to their trauma-informed education initiatives? Schools can do more than respond to the trauma that some students have already experienced; they can play a key role in preventing trauma and disrupting the larger social forces that create trauma in our world. This edWebinar presents a fresh take on trauma-informed practices\, with takeaways for teachers\, school leaders\, and anyone else who is invested in making change in education. \nAlex Shevrin Venet\, author of Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education\, introduces viewers to the key understandings of the Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education framework\, sharing stories from her work as a teacher and supporting schools with trauma-informed education. Viewers can expect to leave with a new understanding of their role in trauma-informed education and ideas for how to get started. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 educators\, school leaders\, district leaders\, chief equity officers\, and at-risk coordinators. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAlex Shevrin Venet is an educator\, author\, and professional development facilitator based in Vermont. She teaches at the Community College of Vermont\, Antioch University New England\, and Castleton University. Previously\, she was a teacher and leader at an alternative therapeutic school. Her first book\, Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education\, is now available wherever books are sold or directly from W. W. Norton at 20% OFF. Follow Alex on Twitter @AlexSVenet. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nRhiannon M. Kim (M.S.\, CCC-SLP\, E-RYT 200\, RYT 500) is a biracial racially ambiguous Korean and white woman. She has worked in public education for 15 years in various roles: para educator\, interventionist\, prek-5th grade speech language pathologist\, and a preK-12 consulting SLP. She is in her third year of a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program focusing on healing-centered anti-oppressive trauma-responsive practices. Her healing-centered embodied anti-oppressive pedagogy invites people to engage in generative conflict\, to navigate discomfort\, and to embrace complexity. She is also an adjunct lecturer\, consultant\, and lay practitioner and teacher of Buddhism and Yoga. Follow Rhiannon on Twitter @_rhiannonkim. \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. \n\n \nNorton Books in Education publishes breakthrough professional development books for K-12 teachers and administrators from leading voices in the field. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20211110/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211110_positive-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T180000 DTSTAMP:20211110T225913Z CREATED:20211015T155502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T225913Z UID:942305-1636563600-1636567200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Newcomers: Language and Literacy Development for a New Generation DESCRIPTION:Presented by Margarita Calderón\, Ph.D.\, Author and English Language Learning Expert\, Benchmark Education \nSponsored by Benchmark Education \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nDiscover effective ways to help today’s new arrivals learn the vocabulary and literacy skills needed for a successful transition to American schools and society. Renowned author and researcher Dr. Margarita Calderón explains how to combine targeted instruction with a supportive classroom culture\, enabling Newcomers to use current technological and social-emotional terms along with traditional forms of English. \nThis research-based edWebinar provides an update on effective techniques for working with Newcomers and include discussion of recent arrivals to the U.S.\, such as Afghan refugees\, Haitians\, and the Central American immigrants who speak native dialects rather than Spanish. Viewers learn about ways to: \n\nDevelop Newcomers’ academic vocabulary and ability to participate in classroom discussions\nProvide systematic phonics instruction and interventions based on the science of reading\nEstablish protocols and routines that facilitate comprehension of literary and content-area text\nEngage Newcomers in writing activities that support formative assessment and SEL\n\nThis edWebinar shares proven ways to help Newcomers in grades 3–12 become fluent English speakers\, readers\, and writers\, so it is of interest to directors and supervisors of multilingual\, ELL\, dual language\, and migrant programs\, as well as principals\, instructional coaches\, specialists\, and teachers who work with Newcomers.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Margarita Espino Calderón is Professor Emerita/Senior Research Scientist at Johns Hopkins University. She has worked on numerous research and development projects focusing on reading for English learners funded by the U.S. Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences\, the U.S. Department of Labor\, and collaborated with Harvard and the Center for Applied Linguistics on a longitudinal study funded by the NICHD. \nThe Carnegie Corporation of New York funded her five-year empirical study to develop Expediting Reading Comprehension for English Language Learners (ExC-ELL)\, a comprehensive professional development model for grades 6–12 math\, science\, social studies\, and language arts teachers that integrates language\, literacy\, and content. This led to the development of the effective\, evidence-based program\, Reading Instructional Goals for Older Readers (RIGOR)\, for Newcomers with interrupted formal education. Dr. Calderón has over 100 publications\, is an international speaker\, is invited to do keynote speeches at major conferences\, and conducts comprehensive professional development programs nationally and internationally. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Language and Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nBenchmark Education promotes building language and literacy for life. Support for the whole child is how learning happens. At Benchmark Education\, a whole-child mindset underpins all that we do. We apply research-based approaches that strive to build equity\, access and excellence for every child\, at every distance. Learn more at www.BenchmarkEducation.com. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lang-lit20211110/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211110_lang-lit-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T160000 DTSTAMP:20211117T220801Z CREATED:20211021T184925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T220801Z UID:997295-1636642800-1636646400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Strategies for News Literacy in Today's Divided Culture DESCRIPTION:Presented by K.C. Boyd\, M.A.\, M.Ed. & M.L.I.S.\, Librarian\, District of Columbia Public Schools; and Sue Thotz\, Senior Program Manager\, Common Sense Education\nModerated by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Senior Education Program Manager\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \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 \nThis edWebinar helps educators navigate the world of news and media by engaging in strong relationships with students and providing them with reliable skills and habits. \nK.C. Boyd is a Washington\, D.C. librarian and News Literacy Project ambassador preparing students with essential skills in the midst of Black Lives Matter\, the January 6th insurrection\, and vaccine misinformation. K.C. shares how she teaches students the importance of watching local and national news\, and how to identify misinformation in their news feeds by using the following teaching strategies: \n\nActive teacher listening: Teachers can better understand the student experience and moderate tough conversations\nFinding student-friendly news sources: Identify trusted resources with journalistic integrity\, but also meet students where they’re at on social media\nEngaging in civics: Highlight ways for students to be informed about their world\, understand their options\, and take a stand for what they believe in\n\nK.C. demonstrates activities and share takeaway resources that allow viewers to replicate her strategies with their own students. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to school and district leaders\, teachers\, and librarians of middle and high school levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nK.C. Boyd\, M.A.\, M.Ed. & M.L.I.S. is currently a library media specialist with the District of Columbia Public Schools. She has previously worked as the lead librarian for the East St. Louis School District 189 in East St. Louis\, IL\, an area library coordinator for Chicago Public Schools\, IL\, and a district coordinator for the Mayor Daley Book Club for Middle School Students. She is a second-generation educator and holds master’s degrees in library information science\, media communications\, and education leadership. Her favorite quotes\, “Reading is the gateway skill that makes all learning possible\,” and\, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth\,” drive her commitment to serving marginalized African American children\, young adults\, and school communities. \n \nSue Thotz is the senior program manager for Common Sense Education and co-founder of Equity in Action CA. In 2011\, Sue began working for Common Sense by providing support and training for educators and administrators on issues of digital culture and technology implementation. As a co-founder of Equity in Action CA\, she has facilitated conferences that recognize the importance of culture and identity and strive to amplify marginalized voices in the education technology space. Prior to Common Sense\, Sue was a researcher and educator. Sue holds a master’s degree in public health and an undergraduate degree in zoology and chemistry. \n  \nAbout the Moderator \nJennifer Ehehalt is the Pittsburgh regional senior educational program 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/commonsense20211111/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210819-commonsense-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T170000 DTSTAMP:20211111T220715Z CREATED:20211022T141859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T220715Z UID:1003785-1636646400-1636650000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:If. Then. Next! Strategies and Support for Teaching K-3 Readers DESCRIPTION:Presented by Stacy Hurst\, M.Ed.\, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education\, Southern Utah University\, and Chief Education Officer\, Reading Horizons; and Donell Pons\, MAT\, M.Ed.\, Literacy and Reading Coordinator\, American International School of Utah\nModerated by Jeanette Beninati\, Marketing Director\, Reading Horizons \nSponsored by Reading Horizons \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nThey’re back for more! Reading Horizons’ terrific duo\, Stacy Hurst\, M.Ed. and Donell Pons\, M.Ed.\, present the next in a series of edWebinars that focuses on the literacy building blocks that lead to reading proficiency by Grade 3. \nIn this session\, these literacy leaders and innovators explore the challenges of teaching striving readers\, from individualizing instruction for small-group and whole-class approaches to tips for engaging families in supporting their children beyond the classroom—all through a teacher’s lens. The focus here is on helping teachers and supporting their work to help each child read confidently and successfully by third grade. \nView this edWebinar and you’ll leave with practical\, proven ways to help your striving readers and some much-deserved support and affirmation for the work you’re doing now! \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-3 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, reading and literacy coaches and specialists\, special education teachers and department chairs\, district-level special education directors\, professional development leaders\, curriculum leaders\, equity/inclusion/diversity leaders\, school improvement leaders\, and Title I and federal funding directors.  \nPart 1 – Phonological and Phonemic Awareness: The What\, Why\, How\, and Wow for Every Learner\nPart 2 – K-3 Reading Across Grades and Content Areas: What\, When\, How Much\, and With Whom? \n \nAbout the Presenters \nStacy Hurst is an assistant professor of teacher education at Southern Utah University where she teaches courses in literacy and early childhood education. She has degrees in sociology and elementary education and a master’s degree in education. Her extensive experience also includes teaching first grade and working as a literacy coach and reading specialist. Stacy is the co-author of a foundational literacy program and is also the chief education officer at Reading Horizons\, an educational software company that teaches structured literacy concepts through a blended software and direct instruction approach. Stacy is passionate about literacy and believes that learning how to read well is a civil right. \n \nDonell Pons has a husband and several children with dyslexia. When Donell discovered her son had dyslexia and was struggling to find appropriate services\, she went back to school and received a dual MED and MAT in teaching and learning with a special education certification\, none of which addressed dyslexia. Donell has taught secondary language arts and worked at a charter school focusing on supporting students on the autism spectrum. Donell is trained in multiple structured literacy-based reading methods. She was the literacy and reading coordinator and ELL director at a public charter school and her efforts to implement a comprehensive literacy program there were featured in Language Magazine\, October 2016 and MiddleWeb SmartBrief. Donell has produced a nationally recognized three-part webcast series on teaching reading and recognizing dyslexia and has had numerous articles in educational publications. She is a member of Decoding Dyslexia Utah and helped compose the Utah State Dyslexia Handbook. She is currently working with adults in a workplace literacy program as well as supporting students with dyslexia in the transition to college. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nJeanette Beninati is a former educator with a strong background in strategic planning\, education technology and training\, and professional development. Her experience spans education\, technology\, assessment and instruction\, consulting\, training\, efficacy research\, and learning disabilities. In her role as Marketing Director\, she oversees the company’s K-12 education marketing initiatives. Jeanette received both her undergraduate and M.Ed. degrees from Boston University. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nReading Horizons offers professional learning and curriculum tools that prepare teachers to deliver the principles of reading science in a classroom\, hybrid\, or virtual setting. Direct Instruction coupled with technology-supported explicit phonics instruction helps students build a solid foundation in reading and spelling. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20211111/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211111_literacyhero-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T170000 DTSTAMP:20211115T220438Z CREATED:20210930T155538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T220438Z UID:830354-1636992000-1636995600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Fostering Equitable Interactions and Belonging in Mathematics with the 5 Practices DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kathleen Sheehy\, Director of Professional Development\, Amplify; and Sean Nank\, Professional Development Design Specialist\, Amplify \nSponsored by Amplify Math \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, Sean Nank and Kathleen Sheehy explore how math educators using the 5 Practices can make this school year resonate for students in positive ways for years to come through positive interactions between students\, teachers\, and math. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, as well as school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAs the Director of Professional Development for Amplify Math\, Kathleen Sheehy is committed to supporting teachers in their work to create joyful and powerful learning experiences for all students. Kathleen began her career in the District of Columbia Public Schools\, where she was the 2008 DC Teacher of the Year and the recipient of the Rubenstein Award for Highly Effective Instructional Coaching. She is currently pursuing her EdD with a focus on studying what best enables teachers to shift to inquiry-based models of instruction in math. \n \nSean Nank is a Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient\, professor\, consultant\, author\, math teacher\, and facilitator. Sean’s work includes working with multiple state and federal agencies\, including the US Department of Education and National Science Foundation. In addition to serving on several mathematical boards\, Sean is the president of the Greater San Diego Mathematics Council. His current research includes creating equitable space for ALL student voices while integrating students’ passions into K-12 classrooms via technology\, curricula\, and instructional routines. \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 \nAmplify is dedicated to collaborating with educators to create learning experiences that are rigorous and riveting for all students. Amplify creates K–12 core and supplemental curriculum\, assessment\, and intervention programs for today’s students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20211115/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211115_math-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T180000 DTSTAMP:20211115T231229Z CREATED:20211022T180254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T231229Z UID:1006652-1636995600-1636999200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Increase At-Home Reading Time Using Individual Goal Setting as a Tool DESCRIPTION:Presented by Angela Zanelli\, VP\, Policy & Advocacy at Lehigh Valley Public Media\, and Campaign Director for Lehigh Valley Reads; and Lisa McManus\, US Partnership and Program Manager\, Worldreader\nModerated by Kristen Walter\, US Director of Programs\, Worldreader \nSponsored by Worldreader and Keep Children Reading \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, we explore how student goal setting can increase outcomes for individual and community-wide reading goals using digital books. When a shared reading goal is put into place\, the message of encouraging each other can motivate young readers to meet their collective and individual targets. See examples of how pairing e-books with activities helps families feel empowered to participate in reading challenges\, and explore a free online book collection as a way to provide continuous book access. \nViewers learn: \n\nHow students can set and track individual reading goals\nWhy community reading goals are a tool for increasing literacy\nWhy relationships\, trust\, and engagement are at the heart of helping young readers meet their individual reading goals\nHow Lehigh Valley Reads structures their Million Minute Reading Challenge\, empowering the larger community to meet the million-minute goal\n\nViewers are given access to Worldreader’s open book collection to use with their own community of readers and leave with instructions on how to download Worldreader’s goal-tracking sheet. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK through elementary-level teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, community leaders\, ELL educators\, Title I coordinators\, and non-profit leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAngela Zanelli is Vice President of Policy & Advocacy and Campaign Director for Lehigh Valley Reads at PBS39/WLVT in Bethlehem\, PA. She has spent her career working for mission-driven organizations that are making a difference. With 20 years of experience in fundraising\, marketing\, and communications\, Angela is thrilled to lead the organization’s external communications as it relates to education. She is also part of the dynamic team charged with developing and executing the strategic vision for Lehigh Valley Reads\, the region’s third-grade reading campaign. Because of her career accomplishments\, community involvement\, leadership\, and sustained commitment to mentoring\, Angela was recently recognized as a Lehigh Valley Business 2021 Woman of Influence. In addition\, she was the 2021 recipient of Waterford.org’s Excellence & Impact Award because of her passion for helping young learners find success and her example of service to her community. When she’s not at her desk\, you can find her teaching a yoga class\, hiking in the woods\, or driving her kids somewhere. \n \nLisa McManus is the US Partnership and Program Manager for Worldreader in Chicago\, IL. She has spent her career teaching students kindergarten through 4th grade throughout the U.S. and coaching teachers in best practices around literacy instruction. She holds a master’s degree in reading and literacy and is part of the team developing the first monthly newsletter at Worldreader geared toward teachers\, partners\, and families. Throughout her 20 plus years in education\, she has been an active member of her community through coaching students in basketball and Girls on the Run\, as well as volunteering with Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly and Chicago Canine Rescue. In her free time\, she enjoys teaching group fitness classes and playing with her dog\, Judy. \n \nAbout the Moderator \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 \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \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/literacyhero20211115/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210629_teach2read-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T150000 DTSTAMP:20211116T201110Z CREATED:20211101T182816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T201110Z UID:1081656-1637071200-1637074800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How to Help Your Teachers Dig Deeper with Intentional Interactions DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Nina Price\, Manager of Professional Services\, Teachstone; and Becky Danis\, Responsive Solutions Developer\, Teachstone\nModerated by Raven Griffin\, Marketing Manager\, Kaplan Early Learning Company \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nThere is no “secret” to improving student outcomes. Studies have proven that the heart of great teaching is based in positive teacher-child relationships. View this edWebinar to learn more about the proven outcomes that stronger teacher-child interactions have on children’s academic and lifelong success. We share with administrators and instructional coaches the supports they need to lay a groundwork of continuous quality improvement in their programs. Teachers gain a better understanding of how the things they’re already doing in the classroom are effective in helping their students thrive. \nViewers: \n\nUnderstand what defines effective teacher-child interactions\nLearn more about the research behind the power of the CLASS tool\nLearn how to recognize great teaching in action and use data to identify opportunities for celebration and improvement\nTake away short-term and long-term tips and solutions that can help every teacher and every child succeed\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-3 teachers and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Nina Price is a mom of two beautiful girls\, two handsome boys\, and one sweet dog. Her professional career as an educator spans over 16 years\, as an elementary classroom teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, central office\, and most notably\, a small business owner of a private school for virtual learners. Dr. Price currently serves as a manager of professional services at Teachstone. She graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a BS in psychology and the University of Texas at Arlington with a master’s and Ph.D. in educational leadership and policy studies. Dr. Price is laser focused on maximizing instructional time that allows teachers\, coaches\, and students to realize their full potential\, which is paramount to a successful learning environment. \n \nBecky Danis started her teaching career as a middle and elementary school special education teacher\, where she made connecting with her students a top priority. Before coming to Teachstone\, Becky worked as both a preschool teacher\, working with children ages 2 to 5\, and as a coach and CLASS observer for teachers working with children from 0 to 5. During this time\, she used CLASS to help herself and others make informed decisions about classroom interactions. Regardless of her role—teacher\, coach\, observer\, trainer—what Becky enjoys most is getting to see and experience the world through the fresh\, curious minds of new learners. In her role as Responsive Solutions Developer at Teachstone\, Becky is bringing that joy for learning to the creation of new products to help convey the message that interactions matter\, now more than ever. \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/classroommanagement20211116/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211116_classroommanagement-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T150000 DTSTAMP:20211117T195835Z CREATED:20211013T143442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T195835Z UID:917750-1637157600-1637161200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Ready For Reading: Preparing Elementary Teachers for Their Most Important Job DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kate Walsh\, President\, National Council on Teacher Quality\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. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nTeaching a child how to read is the single most important job of an elementary school teacher\, as third-grade reading proficiency marks a critical juncture in a child’s success in later grades and has implications for future life outcomes. However\, particularly troubling survey findings from the EdWeek Research Center indicate only 11% of elementary teachers felt completely prepared to teach reading at the conclusion of their pre-service preparation. What is the quality of early reading instruction in teacher preparation? \nIn this edWebinar\, watch Kate Walsh\, President of the National Council on Teacher Quality\, alongside Terrie Noland of Learning Ally\, for an illuminating look into major trends in teacher preparation\, the slow-going uptake of reading instruction aligned to the evidence\, and the imperative need for quality pre-service instruction for educators. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to researchers\, reading advocates\, prospective teachers\, current teachers\, and leaders in the field of teacher education.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKate Walsh has served as the president of the National Council on Teacher Quality since 2003. Driven by the belief that relevant\, broadly accessible\, comparative data can transform teacher quality\, Kate has spearheaded efforts to instill greater transparency and higher standards among those institutions that exert influence and authority over teachers: states\, districts\, and teacher preparation programs. Notably\, she produced the first-ever report card on the quality of the nation’s teacher preparation programs. A relentless advocate for equitable access to great teachers\, Kate’s work has been widely featured in The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, USA Today\, NPR\, and PBS NewsHour\, among others. \nPreviously\, Kate worked as a program officer with The Abell Foundation in Baltimore\, as well as the Baltimore City Public Schools and the Core Knowledge Foundation. Among her accomplishments\, she started and ran an innovative boarding school located in Kenya\, East Africa serving middle-school-age boys facing significant challenges in their school and home lives. A long-time resident of Baltimore\, Kate and her husband have four grown children now scattered across the globe. \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/readers20211117/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211117_readers-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T160000 DTSTAMP:20211117T211431Z CREATED:20211021T165913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T211431Z UID:993099-1637161200-1637164800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Instructional Implementations of Interventions That Address Today’s Diverse Classroom DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Bonnie Cochran\, Director of Academic Planning and Analytics\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Dr. Tonya Clarke\, Coordinator of K-12 Mathematics\, Clayton County Public Schools (GA); Jay Hillman\, Director of Educational Services\, Elmira City School District (NY); and Jessica Talada\, Ed.D.\, Literacy & Grant Coordinator (IAL Grant)\, Elmira City School District (NY) \nSponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThe learning loss as a result of the pandemic is no longer hypothetical. All students have been affected and educators are facing a larger number of students who need in-classroom interventions. This urgency requires all educators to find the right solutions that can address this gap knowing that: \n\nAll students have been affected in some way\nMath and reading learning have seen the largest declines in scores\nStudents who were one to two years behind have even larger instructional gaps\nProven solutions that can be implemented in the classroom in flexible ways have to be considered for students to catch up\n\nIn this edWebinar\, watch Dr. Bonnie Cochran\, Dr. Tonya Clarke\, Jay Hillman\, and Dr. Jessica Talada to hear what other district leaders from around the country are implementing in anticipation of the wider range of learning needs teachers will be facing this school year. The presenters explore the best ways to select evidence-based solutions\, designing flexible implementation models\, and supporting teachers for accelerated student learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of the middle and high school levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Bonnie Cochran is HMH Director of Academic Planning and Analytics. Dr. Cochran consults with school and district leaders around issues related to data\, student achievement and strategic planning. She previously served the Paulding County School District in Dallas\, GA\, for 31 years\, in roles spanning from teacher to Associate Superintendent. She served as President of the Georgia Association of Curriculum and Instructional Supervisors and on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders. \n \nDr. Tonya Clarke\, Coordinator of K-12 Mathematics for Clayton County Public Schools\, has a prioritized focus on increasing achievement in mathematics for all students. As Founder of the I’m W.O.K.E. Project (Widening Options through Knowledge and Empowerment)\, Dr. Clarke and her team guide teachers through a process for developing and implementing culturally relevant and culturally sustaining mathematics instruction. These projects use highly accessible teaching practices that allow student involvement in creating mathematical models to analyze social\, economic\, environmental\, and political issues. Dr. Clarke has over 20 years of experience teaching and leading and has served in a variety of educational and community leadership roles. As a consultant to several educational organizations and through her service with the Georgia Council of Supervisors of Mathematics and the NAACP Clayton County\, Dr. Clarke continues to promote critical consciousness through mathematics instruction. Her passion for equalizing the learning environment motivates her to empower educators to make math matter for every student every day. \n \nJay Hillman is the director of educational services for Elmira City School District. He and his team have grown their systemic approach to literacy instruction over the last five years. Having just closed out an Innovative Approaches to Literacy grant for the prek–2 grades\, they were awarded another round to complete professional learning and systems for grades 7–12. Even through school closures and the pandemic\, their students showed amazing growth. \n \nDr. Jessica Talada serves as a literacy & intervention coordinator in the Elmira City School District in Elmira\, New York. She is a 23-year veteran of public education\, serving as a classroom teacher\, reading specialist\, instructional support teacher and data and curriculum coordinator in a wide span of grade levels. Dr. Talada is also an adjunct professor at Elmira College and Liberty University. She teaches graduate courses in literacy and education. Dr. Talada is an avid reader who believes we can change the lives of students by helping them become better readers! \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the PD in Action community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \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/pdinaction20211117/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211117_pdinaction-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T170000 DTSTAMP:20211117T231416Z CREATED:20210713T002122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T231416Z UID:310367-1637164800-1637168400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Accelerate Learning with Project-Based Learning DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kathleen Fredette\, Director of STEAM Initiatives\, iLEAD Schools; Dr. Deirdre Pilch\, Superintendent\, Greeley-Evans School District 6 (CO); and Demetrius Reden\, STEM Teacher and SmartLab Facilitator\, Charles R. Drew Academy (TX)\nModerated by Rita Ferrandino\, Innovation Consultant\, Catalyst @ Penn GSE\, and Founder\, Arc Capital Development \nSponsored by SmartLab Learning \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 \nEarlier this year\, the George Lucas Educational Foundation released four new studies highlighting how project-based learning (PBL) helps accelerate student learning—across age groups\, multiple disciplines\, and different socio-economic statuses. \nWhether a newbie or PBL master\, with this year’s emphasis on unfinished learning it may be time to focus on developing your PBL acumen. Watch this edWebinar to gain insights from education leaders as they share: \n\nStrategies to develop and implement in your classroom\nNuts and bolts for how to start or progress in your PBL journey\nHow to implement individual and whole-school PBL programs\nThe gains—academic\, social\, and emotional—they’ve seen since implementing PBL\nGateways and entry points to authentic PBL experiences\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKathleen Fredette is the director of STEAM initiatives at iLEAD Schools. As an experienced STEAM educator\, Kathleen has worked in the primary and secondary education industries with a focus on aerospace. She is a skilled curriculum developer and instructional designer and is an expert in project-based learning and educational technology. She has a Master of Arts with an emphasis in STEM curriculum and design from Adams State University/NASA Endeavor STEM. \n \n \nDr. Deirdre Pilch has spent more than 30 years working in public education\, from serving as a middle school Language Arts teacher to leading a 2\,700-student high school\, to serving as the Superintendent of Greeley-Evans School District 6. \nDeeply committed to equity and access for all students\, Dr. Pilch has led the development of two strategic plans for District 6—Innovation2020 and the new Innovation2030. These plans focus on improving achievement\, including the development of personal learning plans\, creating career and college plans\, and improving access to learning opportunities for every student in District 6. \n \n \nDemetrius Reden is a STEM Lab Facilitator in the Aldine Independent School District. For the past 5 years\, his main focus has been to introduce students to the concepts of creative thinking\, problem-solving\, and acquiring 21st-century skills\nthrough project-based learning (PBL). \nBefore coming to Aldine ISD\, he spent more than 30 years as an Electrical Engineer in the oil and gas industry where he designed high-speed data acquisition systems for major oil companies. \nHe holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology from the University of Houston\, Texas\, and a M.Ed. in STEM Curriculum & Instruction from Concordia University in Portland\, Oregon. \n \nAbout the Moderator \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 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 \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \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\nCreated by educators\, SmartLab Learning develops comprehensive K–12 project-based learning\, STEM-focused solutions. Whether whole classroom SmartLab HQ environments or our SmartLab Rover that brings in-depth learning into individual classrooms\, our research-based solutions keep your learners engaged in hands-on\, minds-on activities that reinforce science\, technology\, engineering\, and math concepts. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/accelerate20211117/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210802_leadingchange-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T150000 DTSTAMP:20211118T200647Z CREATED:20210726T134650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T200647Z UID:374634-1637244000-1637247600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Applying Loose Parts in Learning Environments: A Playful\, Standards-Based STREAM Approach DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Carla Gull\, Faculty\, University of Phoenix; and Dr. Suzanne Levenson Goldstein\, Full Time Faculty\, University of Phoenix \nModerated by Stephanie Roselli\, Executive Editor\, Gryphon House \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nLoose parts are open-ended\, natural\, and manufactured materials that can be manipulated with limitless possibilities. In this edWebinar\, you can discover that a loose parts mindset: \n\nSupports invention\nPromotes imagination\nInspires innovation\nInstills problem-solving skills\nBuilds confidence\n\nHow can we use this in our learning settings? During this edWebinar\, we explore the development and application of a loose parts mindset in our classrooms and schools. \nWhile loose parts is a holistic approach\, we share examples applying the loose parts mindset to science\, technology\, reading and literacy\, engineering\, art\, and math lessons. You can learn how loose parts create the opportunity to interact with and manipulate variables. Loose parts challenge children to think\, build\, learn\, and create. Join us for a little loose parts play and imagine the possibilities for your setting! \nThis recorded edWebinar is geared toward K-3 teachers; however\, the universal loose parts principles apply to school librarians\, principals\, district leaders\, PreK\, and upper elementary classes as well. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Carla Gull is an online instructor for beginning courses at the University of Phoenix. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education\, a master’s degree in curriculum design\, and a doctorate in instructional leadership. She has been in education for over 20 years (including many years teaching elementary school) and hosts the Facebook group\, Loose Parts Play\, and the podcast\, Loose Parts Nature Play. She leads professional development and academic research in outdoor classrooms\, loose parts\, tree climbing\, and nature play. She facilitates classes with Tinkergarten\, leads local nature and environmental education programming\, and consults with Nature Explore. She loves finding frogs and climbing through the trees with her four boys. \n \nDr. Suzanne Levenson Goldstein is an online instructor for the College of General Studies at University of Phoenix. She received a BA from University of California\, Los Angeles\, an MA from California State University\, Los Angeles\, and an Ed.D. from California Lutheran University. She taught elementary school for over 30 years and loose parts was an integral part of her kindergarten through third-grade classrooms. Dr. Levenson Goldstein was also the early childhood education coordinator and the language arts mentor for the school district. She earned the school district’s Teacher of the Month award and the local television station’s Crystal Apple Award. Dr. Levenson Goldstein and her co-authors have had several research articles published in the area of loose parts and the benefits of tree climbing. She can be found on nature walks with her six grandchildren or fixing up her neighborhood Little Free Library in front of her house. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nStephanie Roselli is the executive editor at Gryphon House\, Inc.\, the leading publisher of educational resources for teachers and parents\, where she acquires and develops the latest books from today’s top early childhood experts. \n \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/bookchats20211118/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211118_bookchats-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T160000 DTSTAMP:20211118T210517Z CREATED:20211018T203824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T210517Z UID:952404-1637247600-1637251200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Creating a Culture of Kindness: Using Research-Based Approaches to Prevent Bullying DESCRIPTION:Presented by Amy Walker\, Director of Strategic Partnerships\, Committee for Children \nSponsored by Second Step® \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nThe 2021–2022 school year will be a year like no other\, with big challenges but also an opportunity to come back better than before the pandemic. This is a great time for educators to look at school culture and ask\, “How can we create a culture of kindness in our schools so that all kids feel welcomed and included?” There’s a large body of research on bullying behaviors and strategies schools can use to reduce bullying. \nIn this edWebinar\, viewers: \n\nReview the research on bullying prevention and how social-emotional learning can help\nDiscover tangible practices schools can implement to help create an environment where all kids thrive\nLearn about the Committee for Children’s free SEL resources as well as the Second Step® Bullying Prevention Unit\, a cost-effective program to help educators prevent bullying throughout their schools\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-5 teachers and school and district leaders.  \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nA national expert on implementing systemic social-emotional learning in large school districts\, Amy Walker has spoken at dozens of conferences in the United States and abroad about SEL\, violence prevention\, bullying prevention\, and child protection. At Committee for Children\, she works to develop and maintain partnerships with businesses\, organizations\, and individuals to help expand reach and impact. \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. \n\nCommittee for Children is a global nonprofit dedicated to helping children thrive. Our Second Step® family of programs creates brighter futures for kids everywhere through social-emotional learning (SEL). We’ve recently expanded our curricula to include digital programs for Grades K–8\, and new programs for out-of-school time and adult SEL. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20211118/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211118_positive-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T160000 DTSTAMP:20211122T205607Z CREATED:20211022T204437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T205607Z UID:1008896-1637593200-1637596800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:When Neuroscience and Emotional Intelligence Collide DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bryn Lottig\, Co-Founder\, Kikori\nModerated by Kendra Bostick\, CEO and Co-Founder\, Kikori \nSponsored by Kikori \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nDuring this edWebinar\, we examine the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics and apply it to the educational setting by aligning it with CASEL’s Social-Emotional Learning Framework. We approach this model through an experiential lens\, using a sequence of interactive activities as the practical application of the model\, then reflecting on the sequence and mapping the model to the experience participants had during the activities. \nThe edWebinar ends with reflection\, completing the experiential learning cycle. This approach demonstrates the foundations of experiential learning\, while offering specific activities and tools educators can use immediately in their practice. \nAfter this session\, viewers will be able to: \n\nList the features of Comfort Zone Theory and the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics\nApply the models to a sequence of activities\nUse the models when planning and implementing activities in the classroom\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers\, school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, school counselors\, and social workers of the PreK-12 and higher education levels.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nBryn Lottig is the co-founder of Kikori\, an app for educators that aligns experiential education activities with teaching and social-emotional standards. Bryn is a sought-after expert in experiential education and an adventure program coordinator at Arbor Vitae-Woodruff\, an Expeditionary Learning School. She received her master’s degree in adventure-based experiential education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Although she has over two decades of experience working with youth\, she really refined her facilitation skills by working in the Leadership Program at Camp Manito-Wish YMCA for the last 12 years. She lives with her husband and two children in Northern Wisconsin. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nKendra Bostick is the CEO and co-founder of Kikori\, a social impact company that is democratizing access to experiential activities proven to increase learner engagement\, sense of belonging\, and meaningful connections. Kikori’s community-driven mobile app and platform provides educators with experiential and social-emotional learning activities. Kendra is passionate about empowering others\, celebrating differences and using experiential activities to bridge divides. Kendra is completing her Ph.D. studies in education at the University of New Hampshire\, with a focus on measuring the impact of experiential activities on youth social\, emotional and cognitive development. Kendra previously worked as a school social worker for six years and as a therapist within inpatient youth behavioral health units for two years. Kendra’s love of connecting with and learning from others has taken her around the globe to over 30 countries\, and she believes that within the arena of education\, all is possible. \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\nKikori is a community-driven platform that provides educators easy access to quality experiential education and social emotional learning activities. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20211122/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211122-sel-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T130000 DTSTAMP:20211123T202506Z CREATED:20211029T183835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211123T202506Z UID:1071353-1637668800-1637672400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Integrating Social-Emotional Techniques That Last a Lifetime DESCRIPTION:Presented by Laura Taylor\, CEO and Co-Founder\, Flathat; Elizabeth Coller\, Fourth-Grade Virtual Teacher\, The Kinderhearted Classroom; and Dirk Taylor\, Student Engagement and Safety Advocate\, Flathat \nSponsored by Flathat \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \n“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” \nAlthough the original intent of this proverb was most likely not talking about social-emotional learning\, we can certainly apply its objective to this topic. If we only focus on surface-level behaviors\, we put a temporary band-aid on a much deeper issue. If we can provide a psychological safe space for students to develop self-awareness\, self-control\, and interpersonal skills\, we can help them grow into young adults who are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically\, professionally\, and socially. \nThis edWebinar provides simple and practical strategies for how educators can integrate social-emotional learning techniques to help students develop competencies that last a lifetime. Using real-life stories from the classroom about how these approaches have created positive behavior change\, the presenters share what they have learned with viewers. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLaura Taylor is a firm believer in the power of an example and the power of belief. Her mother provided a tremendous example of servant leadership as an educator and administrator. Her high school math teacher breathed a level of belief in her that resulted in an immediate thought-process and performance shift. Those two attributes shaped her and helped launch the trajectory of her life’s work. With over a decade of experience in leadership and personal development training\, she became passionate about applying this same mindset to the edtech sector. Joining forces with a veteran 20-year teacher\, Laura became Co-Founder and CEO of the company\, Flathat. She resides in Lakewood Ranch\, Florida with her husband Dirk\, four children\, and two dogs. \n \nThis is Elizabeth Coller’s 13th year in the classroom. She believes that educators need to help their students Maslow before they Bloom and has a passion for building strong classroom communities\, classroom management systems\, and loves teaching practical life skills to her students! She believes that it’s important that we help nurture the whole child. She believes that social-emotional skills are vital for the growth of all children and she weaves SEL into her curriculum in order to develop self-awareness\, self-management\, social awareness\, relationship skills\, and responsible decision making. \n \nDirk Taylor is a former collegiate athlete who applies the same work ethic\, commitment\, and bulldog determination to the business arena as he previously did to his sports. With over a decade of experience in the business-development and leadership-training sectors\, he is passionate about connecting and partnering with the right people. Dirk believes true success is preceded by succession. As Student Engagement and Safety Advocate at Flathat\, he makes it his mission to bring a safer and more effective form of communication to our school systems. \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. \n\n \nFlathat is a one-stop shop for communication and collaboration within the entire school ecosystem. With two simple yet powerful core features\, the discrete social newsfeed provides a psychological safe space for student engagement and school culture. The channel-based communication allows for streamlined connection between admin\, teachers\, students\, and parents. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20211123/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211123_positive-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211123T150000 DTSTAMP:20211129T222824Z CREATED:20211116T143845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T222824Z UID:1196169-1637676000-1637679600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How Literacy in the Home and at School Can Transform Us All: The Stories We Tell\, the Stories We Live DESCRIPTION:Presented by Pam Allyn\, Author\, Education Entrepreneur\, and Co-Founder of Dewey; and Malcolm Mitchell\, Author\, and CEO of Share the Magic Foundation \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. \nIn this edWebinar\, Pam Allyn\, renowned author and social impact innovator\, and Malcolm Mitchell\, Super Bowl superstar\, reading hero\, and author of bestselling children’s books\, bring us together in these changing times to talk about what anchors us\, gives us wings\, and makes all possible—the role that books\, stories\, and literacy itself play in our lives and the lives of all children. \nThey talk about what it really means to help every child and teen (it is always possible at any age\, as Malcolm will show us) engage in the process of becoming a super reader and how fatherhood\, motherhood\, teaching and leading can illuminate the deepest of bonds between parent\, school\, child\, and teacher. All this matters now more than ever before. \nJoin us for an hour of inspiration\, wisdom\, and practical strategies for building lives of literacy for every child and teen at home and at school. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders of all grade levels.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nPam Allyn is a renowned author and education entrepreneur. Her books include Every Child a Super Reader\, co-authored with Dr. Ernest Morrell. The second edition of ECASR (Scholastic) is set to be released in the spring. She is the creator of World Read Aloud Day and LitCamp\, two programs that have scaled nationally and globally. Pam is the founder of LitWorld\, and now Dewey\, centered on the power of families. \n \nMalcolm Mitchell is the CEO of Share the Magic Foundation\, whose mission is to unlock the potential of young lives through literacy. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a degree in communications\, Malcolm was drafted by the New England Patriots\, becoming a Super Bowl champion in 2017. Among his numerous accomplishments both on and off the field\, he considers discovering a love of reading his greatest achievement\, although as a youngster\, reading had been a challenge. Malcolm has authored and published several children’s books including The Magician’s Hat and My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World\, created a youth literacy initiative called Read with Malcolm\, and established the Share the Magic Foundation to transform lives through literacy. Malcolm is a two-time recipient of the Children’s Author of the Year award by the Georgia Writers Association\, and a Scholastic book author. In 2017\, Malcolm was honored at The Presidents’ Summit for America’s Future for his contributions to American youth and is also the recipient of the Pinnacle Award from The International Dyslexia Association. Malcolm is an advisory board member at Dewey. \n  \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20211123/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211123_literacyhero-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T160000 DTSTAMP:20211129T210325Z CREATED:20211013T161525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T210325Z UID:920196-1638198000-1638201600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Reimagining Special Education: Creating Positive Change in Disruptive Times DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jenna Mancini Rufo\, Ed.D.\, Founder and CEO\, empowerED School Solutions; and Julie Causton\, Ph.D.\, Founder and CEO\, Inclusive Schooling \nSponsored by Brookes Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nAs schools reopen their doors and students return to the classroom\, what will the “new normal” of special education look like? The pandemic exposed educational inequities and areas of urgent need—and now\, schools have a unique opportunity to press pause and reimagine their practices. \nThis edWebinar highlights why an inclusive education framework supports school redesign in a pandemic world. Based on their book\, Reimagining Special Education: Using Inclusion as a Framework to Build Equity and Support All Students\, inclusion experts Drs. Jenna Mancini Rufo and Julie Causton share how inclusive education can shift our approach to instruction and educational equity to better meet student needs in a changing world. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers\, administrators\, and school and district leaders of the preK through high school levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJenna Mancini Rufo\, Ed.D. is an experienced public school leader turned inclusive education consultant. Having served as an assistant superintendent\, director of special education\, state policy specialist\, special education teacher\, and inclusion facilitator\, Dr. Mancini Rufo has practical experience in leading systems change for inclusion. She has shared her knowledge at numerous events\, including The Atlantic’s Education Summit and the National Principals Conference\, and has been published in School Administrator. Dr. Mancini Rufo founded her own consulting business\, empowerED School Solutions\, with expertise in inclusion and special education. She was inspired by her sister\, Nina\, who has multiple disabilities\, to enter the field of education. She views education as her calling and is passionate about providing quality programs for all students. \n \nJulie Causton\, Ph.D. is Founder and CEO of Inclusive Schooling. She is a former professor in the Inclusive and Special Education Program in the Department of Teaching and Leadership at Syracuse University. She has spent the past 20 years studying and creating best practices for inclusive education and\, as a former special education teacher in elementary school\, middle school\, and high school herself\, she knows firsthand how inclusion leads to better outcomes for students. Dr. Causton is an educational consultant who works with administrators\, teachers\, paraprofessionals\, and families across the U.S. to help them promote and improve inclusive practices. Her dynamic presentations focus on engaging ways to educate all students within the context of general education. Dr. Causton is the author of many books about inclusive education and has published articles in over 30 educational research and practitioner journals. She lives in Manlius\, NY with her wife\, two fabulous teenagers\, dogs\, and cats. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Supporting Students with Special Needs 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 \nFounded in 1978\, Brookes is an independent\, highly respected educational publishing company with a strong focus on helping all people—with and without disabilities—reach their potential. We publish 50+ new titles a year on screening and assessment\, early intervention\, inclusive and special education\, autism and other disabilities\, literacy\, behavior\, communication\, and more. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/specialed20211129/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211129_specialed-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T190000 DTSTAMP:20220216T233913Z CREATED:20211101T211432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T233913Z UID:1084842-1638208800-1638212400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Strategies to Support Mental Wellbeing: How to Create SafER Spaces for Disadvantaged Youth DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jellisa Westney\, Team Canada Athlete and Educator; and Kieran Block\, Team Canada Alumni and Educator\nModerated by Darri Stephens\, Former Award-Winning Classroom Teacher\, Founder of Darrow Ink\, Learning Designer\, Author\, and Speaker \nHosted by Classroom Champions\nSponsored by ClassLink \nWatch the Recording Listen to the PodcastRead the Article \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edLeader Panel Learn more \nIn this edLeader Panel\, we welcome Jellisa Westney\, Team Canada athlete and educator\, and Kieran Block\, the first Black sledge hockey player in Canada and now an educator\, whose passions both revolve around supporting students’ mental health. They share strategies for creating safe spaces for learning. Jellisa discusses the role of grit and poverty\, exasperated by the pandemic\, and the implications for disadvantaged youth. Kieran speaks to developing a foundational understanding of the mental health implications and possible interventions for our youth. Both draw from personal experiences they had as children and as professional athletes\, and how they share these lessons in their classrooms on a daily basis. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 and higher education teachers\, librarians\, counselors\, and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAs a Team Canada athlete in Track and Field\, Pan American Games Bronze medalist in the 4×100-metre\, and an aspiring teacher\, Jellisa Westney is passionate about empowering youth toward reaching their goals and lifelong learning. Her career in athletics has taught her the invaluable role of mental health and wellness on the journey to success. Her diverse experiences\, the highs and lows of elite sport\, and her passion for education will inspire others to pursue their dreams and build resilience on the way up. \n \nKieran Block\, now an educator\, is the first Black sledge hockey player in Canada\, having had a successful hockey career winning a World Championship with Team Canada in 2013. Kieran understands the importance of diversity and inclusion in sports. He shares his story of inspiration with his students. He shares messages of acceptance and the valuable lessons in mental health that he learned after overcoming a near-fatal cliff-jumping accident. His passion for integrative sports is sure to inspire others to overcome their challenges and push through their adversities. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDarri Stephens is a former member of Teach For America and a seasoned educator\, with more than 10 years of experience in Los Angeles and New York City public schools. She’s a published author who has also worked for education-focused media companies including Nickelodeon\, IMAX\, EdSurge\, and Discovery Education. With master’s degrees in education from both Harvard and Stanford\, she’s passionate about creative curriculum development that pushes boundaries\, especially considering the influx of today’s technologies. Her most recent positions as Senior Director of Content at Common Sense and Director of Education at Wonder Workshop underscore her love of instructional design\, writing\, and the ever-changing edtech world—so much so that she has now founded her own content consulting agency\, Darrow Ink. \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\, and receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels. \n\nClassroom Champions is a non-profit and registered charity that connects volunteer Olympians\, Paralympians\, and Professional Athletes to classrooms through a K-8 social and emotional-based curriculum and mentorship experience. \n\n \nClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink® LaunchPad includes a library of over 6\,000 single sign-on apps and instant links to file folders at school and on Google\, Office 365\, Dropbox\, and Box 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. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives. \n\n \n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/schoolsafety20211129/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211129_schoolsafety-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T170000 DTSTAMP:20211130T220405Z CREATED:20211026T162951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T220405Z UID:1031771-1638288000-1638291600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Conspiracy Theories\, Extremism\, and TikTok: A Conversation with a Disinformation Researcher DESCRIPTION:Presented by Peter Adams\, Senior Vice President\, Education\, News Literacy Project; and Abbie Richards\, TikToker and TikTok Disinformation Researcher\nModerated by Shaelynn Farnsworth\, National Director of Educator Outreach and Success\, News Literacy Project \nSponsored by News Literacy Project \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nFrom QAnon to pandemic-related beliefs\, conspiracy theories are increasingly part of mainstream discourse and public awareness. Many conspiracy theories take hold via social media such as TikTok\, Facebook and Twitter\, posing a particular threat to young users who can easily fall down rabbit holes and even get drawn into extremist ideologies. However\, social media also hosts a number of influencers and resources devoted to combatting misinformation and disinformation\, including the popular @tofology TikTok channel created by TikTok disinformation researcher Abbie Richards. \nIn this edWebinar with Peter Adams\, the senior vice president of the News Literacy Project\, and Abbie Richards\, viewers learn how to recognize conspiratorial thinking patterns and pitfalls and common strategies employed online by conspiracy theory adherents. They also explore the connection between conspiratorial beliefs and extremist ideologies. Viewers gain an understanding of the stakes posed by conspiracy theories and receive guidance on effective educational resources related to this topic\, including Abbie’s popular conspiracy theories chart. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of the middle school\, high school\, and higher education levels.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nPeter Adams is the News Literacy Project’s senior vice president of education and has been with the organization since 2009. He began his career in education as a classroom teacher in the New York City schools. He has also worked as a trainer with the New York City Teaching Fellows Program\, a youth media after-school instructor in the Chicago public schools and an adjunct instructor at Roosevelt University and Chicago City Colleges. \n \n \nAbbie Richards is a TikToker and a TikTok disinformation researcher. She specializes in understanding how misinformation\, disinformation\, and extremism spread on TikTok and she creates educational content which explains these complex issues to a wider audience. She’s built a multi-platform following and has been recently verified on TikTok. Abbie is known for work like her Conspiracy Chart\, her QAnon 101 series\, and her research and videos tackling radicalization on TikTok. Abbie is a graduate student and is also the co-founder of EcoTok\, an environmental Tiktok collective. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nShaelynn Farnsworth is the News Literacy Project’s National Director of Educator Outreach and Success. Shaelynn has over 20 years of experience in education. She spent the first part of her career as a high school English teacher in Conrad\, Iowa\, where she reimagined teaching and learning in her classroom and became a leader in the convergence between literacy and technology. Shaelynn focused on developing student skills in information consumption\, creating innovative ways for students to demonstrate understanding\, and inspiring healthy skepticism in the digital age. She was recruited by a regional state education agency in Iowa\, where she was a school improvement consultant for seven years. Shaelynn supported districts throughout Iowa in the areas of literacy\, technology\, AIW\, and systemic change. She was a member of the state’s literacy\, social studies\, and technology leadership teams. Shaelynn holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in English from the University of Northern Iowa. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the News Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThe News Literacy Project is a nonpartisan national education nonprofit\, providing programs and resources for educators and the public to teach\, learn and share the abilities needed to be smart\, active consumers of news and information and equal and engaged participants in a democracy. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/newsliteracy20211130/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211130_newsliteracy-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T180000 DTSTAMP:20211130T230100Z CREATED:20211111T231850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T230100Z UID:1167942-1638291600-1638295200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Using Graphic Novels to Empower Dyslexic Learners DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair\, New Canaan High School (CT); Nancy Disterlic\, Dyslexia Specialist\, Keller Independent School District (TX); and Tuan Nguyen\, Library Consultant\, Mackin Educational Resources \nSponsored by Mackin Educational Resources \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nGraphic novels empower learners with a wide range of abilities\, including those learning English\, those developing reading skills\, and those learning to read with dyslexia\, among others. In this edWebinar\, presenters Nancy Disterlic and Tuan Nguyen emphasize how this empowerment helps transition students by utilizing the medium’s strength in picturing vocabulary\, sequencing thoughts\, predicting\, and inferencing with minimal print distractions\, until they bridge their print confidence. \nJoin us to learn how students with dyslexia develop storytelling skills that will transfer into writing competencies. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers and librarians of grades 6-12. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMichelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut\, was one of five school librarians named as a “Mover and Shaker” by Library Journal in 2015. She is the winner of the 2011 “I Love My Librarian” Award and the Library Association’s 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award. The New Canaan High School Library won AASL’s National School Library Program of the year in 2010. Follow Michelle on Twitter @mluhtala. \n \n \nNancy Disterlic graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Arts in early childhood development and from Dallas Baptist University with a Master of Arts in teaching (multisensory instruction). She taught in Keller ISD for 12 years in both elementary and high school\, as a classroom teacher\, dyslexia therapist and special education teacher for students with autism. She is a Certified Academic Language Therapist\, Licensed Dyslexia Therapist\, and a member of the Academic Language Therapy Association. She enjoys serving districts and students to help them develop the skills to become independent and confident. She offers a new perspective for teachers working with students with dyslexia. \n \n \nTuan Nguyen received his master’s in library science from the University of North Texas and is a library consultant for Mackin Educational Resources. While in library school\, Tuan helped co-found the Texas Library Association’s Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List\, the first state library association-sanctioned graphic novel recommended reading list for 6th – 12th grade. Later\, Tuan also co-founded the Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List which serves kindergarten to 5th grade. He has written multiple educators’ guides for graphic and highly illustrated novels and has presented many professional development workshops (American Library Association annual conference\, Texas Library Association annual conference\, the San Diego International Comic-Con) on the importance of visual literacy and utilizing graphic novels in education. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Emerging Tech for Schools and Libraries community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFor nearly 40 years\, Mackin has provided library and classroom materials for grades K-12 with access to 18\,000 publishers\, and more than 3.5 million printed titles and 3 million digital titles. From MackinVIA\, the free\, multiple-award-winning digital content management system\, to their Maker Education\, Classroom\, and Professional Learning divisions\, Mackin is the most complete choice for your print and digital educational resources. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/emergingtech20211130/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211130_emergingtech-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T190000 DTSTAMP:20211202T172759Z CREATED:20211116T204101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T172759Z UID:1209512-1638295200-1638298800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:What Teachers Need to Know About Bias and AI in EdTech Products DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jim Larimore\, Chief Officer for Equity in Learning\, Riiid Labs; Madison Jacobs\, Co-Founder\, The EdTech Equity Project; and Vic Vuchic\, Chief Innovation Officer\, Digital Promise Global\, and Executive Director\, Digital Promise Learner Variability Project (LVP)\nModerated by Barbara A. Pape\, Senior Director\, Learner Variability Project\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise \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. \nArtificial Intelligence (AI) is fast becoming a mainstay in industries including criminal justice\, healthcare\, and education. While AI has had tremendous impacts in many ways\, it has also had unintended consequences that have disproportionately impacted marginalized populations\, including students of color\, those living in poverty\, and those with learning disabilities. What do educators need to know about AI to leverage its potential and make sure it works effectively and without bias for unserved\, underrepresented students? \nThis edWebinar first defines what AI is and then describes educational equity issues vulnerable to amplification by AI systems. For example\, what do teachers need to know about how EdTech product developers need to identify\, validate\, and mitigate for bias so their products champion the needs of our most marginalized learners? \nIn this edWebinar\, we: \n\nDefine AI\, so we are all speaking the same language\nLearn to identify the ways in which existing equity issues in education can be amplified by the EdTech products we use\nDive into best practices for mitigating AI bias by focusing on case studies\nUnveil new Digital Promise product certification for prioritizing racial equity in AI\nDiscuss how we might identify new opportunities in AI that champion the needs of our most marginalized learners\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and educational technology leaders of all grade levels.  \nOptional pre-reading for this edWebinar: What Do EdTech and AI Have to Do with Racial Bias? \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJim Larimore is Chief Officer for Equity in Learning at Riiid (pronounced “rid”) Labs\, where he leads strategy\, programs and partnerships to leverage Riiid’s strengths in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to close gaps in educational opportunity\, achievement and student success. Jim previously led ACT’s Center for Equity in Learning\, served as Deputy Director for student success at the Gates Foundation\, and has been a student affairs leader at campuses including Stanford\, Dartmouth\, Swarthmore\, and NYU Abu Dhabi. \nJim has served on the Gates Millennium Scholars Advisory Council\, the Stanford Alumni Association Board of Directors\, the International Student Affairs Advisory Board for the Universidad de Monterrey in the State of Nuevo Leon\, Mexico\, and the Advisory Board of the Hope Center for College\, Community and Justice. \nHe currently serves on the advisory councils of the Aspen Forum for Community Solutions\, the Center for Postsecondary Readiness and Success at American University\, and the Dean’s Advisory Council at the University of Iowa’s College of Education. Jim also serves on the Board of Directors of the Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity\, which is based in Austin\, and the NROC Project\, based in Monterey\, California\, which works with educational organizations to promote student success in math and English at scale. \nJim is a first-generation college graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University – Commerce (formerly East Texas State University)\, and a master’s degree from Stanford. \n \nMadison Jacobs is a communications practitioner and civil rights advocate passionate about creating policy rooted in equity. She is the co-founder of The EdTech Equity Project that provides EdTech companies and schools tools to mitigate racial bias in EdTech products using AI. Madison’s work leverages her experience across education\, small and large technology companies utilizing AI\, and as an Aspen Institute Tech Policy Fellow to develop narratives that center the voices of underserved students and families to influence multi-stakeholder change that champions the needs of Black and Brown learners. \n \nVic Vuchic\, Chief Innovation Officer at Digital Promise Global\, is a seasoned thought leader in education technology and philanthropy. He is the executive director of the Learner Variability Project (LVP)\, an applied R&D initiative focused on developing learner models to support research-based personalization of learning for the full diversity of learners. Vic received his Master of Education from Stanford University and is an expert in learning science\, innovation\, and scaling what works. He has launched game-changing initiatives that have increased access to education and improved learning for tens of millions of learners in the Americas\, Europe\, Asia\, and Africa. Prior to Digital Promise Global\, Vic consulted with a number of foundations and organizations on education technology\, innovation\, and philanthropy. Prior to consulting\, Vic developed strategies and managed over $100 million in technology-focused grants at the Hewlett Foundation to launch and grow the Open Educational Resources (OER) movement and create and advance the Deeper Learning strategy. Vic also has a BSE in systems engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and received a scholarship to spend a year studying jazz performance at Berklee College of Music. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nBarbara A. Pape is the senior director for the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise. She has 20 years’ experience in strategic communications\, writing\, and policy analysis\, primarily in education. Previously\, she served as the executive producer of the award-winning Teaching & Learning conference\, sponsored by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards\, where she developed content and oversaw outreach and communications. As a writer\, she has written for numerous publications\, including Harvard University\, the National Education Goals Panel (U.S. Department of Education)\, and Parents magazine. Barbara also served as editor and publisher of the first electronically delivered education newsletter\, the Daily Report Card. She served on the Advisory Board of the Kennedy Center’s Intersection of Arts Education and Special Education Committee\, serves as a judge for the Milken-Penn Graduate School of Education Business Plan competition\, and is on the Boards at the Education Writers Association and Potentia. She earned an Ed.M. at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and launched her career as a middle school language arts teacher. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \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/personalizedlearning20211130/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211130_personalizedlearning-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T140000 DTSTAMP:20211207T162119Z CREATED:20211110T171150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T162119Z UID:1152668-1638363600-1638367200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:A Whole-School Approach to Student Well-Being DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mary Terese Lopata\, Director of Guidance\, Mercy Career & Technical High School (PA); Emma Mac\, Principal\, LEAD Southeast Middle School (TN); and Christina Theokas\, Chief Applied Science Officer\, Turnaround for Children \nSponsored by Educator Impact \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. \nWith student well-being top of mind for educators and administrators (particularly in light of the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic)\, many are looking for solutions to address increasing mental health challenges—the so-called “second pandemic”—in our classrooms. But addressing these challenges requires more than a single solution; it takes the whole school to support the whole learner. \nThis edWebinar explores the challenges schools face in supporting student well-being along with strategies and tools for supporting student social-emotional development through whole-school well-being efforts: \n\nCreating a culture based on a common language around well-being\nUsing regular\, frequent data to inform real-time interventions and support\nAmplifying student and staff voice\nMonitoring the progress of SEL curricula\, training\, and initiatives\n\nLearn what it takes to transform your school through a focus on student well-being from experts at Turnaround for Children and from schools across the country. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers and administrators in K-12 settings. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nMary Terese Lopata\, LCSW is in her 29th year as the school social worker at Mercy Career & Technical High School in Philadelphia\, PA. “M.T.\,” as she likes to be called\, is a graduate of West Chester University and Temple University. She received her clinical social work license in September 2006. At Mercy\, M.T. provides information and referral to students and their families\, performs home visits as needed\, coordinates the Student Assistance Program\, teaches a freshmen course on “handling life in a healthy manner” and recently became the director of guidance. She attends many professional trainings addressing trauma that may affect students’ school performance. M.T. is an associate in Mercy. She completed Penn State’s Master Gardener’s program in the fall of 2017 and is exploring horticultural therapy with students experiencing anxiety. \n \nEmma Mac is currently in her fifth year as Principal of LEAD Southeast Middle School in Nashville\, TN. Emma joined LEAD Southeast in 2013 as the founding fifth-grade science teacher before transitioning into the dean of culture role for three years. Prior to moving to Nashville\, she taught seventh-grade science in Greenville\, MS. Emma is originally from Falls Church\, Virginia and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree from Lipscomb University. When not supporting her students and staff\, she loves spending time with her husband and one-year-old son. \n \nChristina Theokas oversees the teams that translate the science\, design and develop new resources and tools\, and partner with educators in the field to design schools that are organized to support healthy whole-child development and learning. Christina formerly was at the National Center for Urban School Transformation\, where she studied the teaching practices\, systems and structures\, and leadership of high-performing\, urban schools and worked with educators to implement those strategies in their schools. She has studied and written about opportunity gaps for students of color and the low-income student experience. \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. \n\n \nEducator Impact is an Australian EdTech revolutionizing the way schools support student Wellbeing and Social-Emotional Learning. Hundreds of schools globally are using ei Pulse check-ins to help students find easier ways to ask for help\, give teachers real-time insights on those students\, and give school leaders the ability to identify trends in school wellbeing and culture. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20211201/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211201_positive-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T170000 DTSTAMP:20211208T061849Z CREATED:20210930T173513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211208T061849Z UID:832168-1638374400-1638378000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:From Surviving to Thriving: Making a Case for Taking on Leadership Roles as a Teacher DESCRIPTION:Presented by Fawn Nguyen\, Teacher on Special Assignment\, Rio School District (CA) \nSponsored by Amplify Math \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 \nFrom the looks of it\, too much has already been said about teacher survival\, as if that was our goal—to survive classroom teaching while following the ever-growing list of mandates and budgeting for essentials like Starbucks and dry erase markers. “Oh\, no thanks\, I’m going to pass on the thriving thing\, prefer merely surviving here\,” says no honest person. How do we transition from surviving to thriving—and stay there—in education? The answer might be in doing something really scary like becoming a leader. But\, is it really scary? Not if you decide to do what matters to you. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, as well as school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nFawn Nguyen has been a classroom teacher since 1990. She is currently a math coach in Rio School District. She was the 2014 Ventura County Teacher of the Year. In 2009\, she was awarded the Math Teacher Hero from Raytheon. In 2005\, she was awarded the Sarah D. Barder Fellowship from the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. \nFawn blogs about her lessons and classroom teaching and authors three websites for teachers. In addition to this work\, she is also one of the editors for mathblogging.org. In 2012\, she co-founded the Math Teachers’ Circle in Thousand Oaks\, California. Currently\, Fawn serves as a program advisor on Amplify Math. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \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 \nAmplify is dedicated to collaborating with educators to create learning experiences that are rigorous and riveting for all students. Amplify creates K–12 core and supplemental curriculum\, assessment\, and intervention programs for today’s students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/pd20211201/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211201_pd-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T180000 DTSTAMP:20211201T230021Z CREATED:20211108T180425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T230021Z UID:1134507-1638378000-1638381600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Education as Negotiation: The Case of Teaching Basic Probability DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Dor Abrahamson\, Professor\, Learning Sciences & Human Development\, Graduate School of Education\, University of California\, Berkeley \nSponsored by Matific \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nWhen we teach\, should we be teaching “at” students? Instead\, could we think of teaching as a dialogue “with” students? What might that look like? Why might we care what students bring to the table? What if students get things wrong? Shouldn’t we just show them what’s right? \nView this edWebinar with Dr. Dor Abrahamson to hear why education might be thought of as a negotiation between students’ informal intuitions and teachers’ formal procedures. The principle here is that students’ informal intuitions aren’t going away—if we want students to deeply understand new ideas\, we need to work with\, rather than against\, their intuitions\, even if these appear fundamentally wrong. Instead\, we need to find under what conditions those intuitions would be correct\, and we should create conditions where we can have a meaningful conversation about why we each see things the way we do. After all\, if all students are getting it wrong in the same way\, perhaps there’s something about the way evolution has shaped us that makes that way of seeing the world valuable for survival. \nTo bring this idea home\, Dr. Abrahamson talks through some work he has done around simple introductory probability. We see why students “get it wrong\,” how we might make that “right\,” and how this could lead to deep learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of the kindergarten through middle school levels. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Dor Abrahamson received his master’s in cognitive psychology from Tel Aviv University in Israel and his Ph.D. in the learning sciences from Northwestern University in the United States. Since 2005\, Dr. Abrahamson has served as a member of faculty in the Graduate School of Education at the University of California\, Berkeley\, where he established the Embodied Design Research Laboratory. Dr. Abrahamson is a design-based researcher who invents pedagogical technologies for teaching and learning mathematics. He analyzes data gathered in the course of evaluating these products to develop theoretical models of cognitive and social process leading to insight and fluency. Dr. Abrahamson is particularly interested in relations between learning to move in new ways and learning mathematics concepts. His research\, which draws on embodied cognition\, dynamic systems theory\, and sociocultural theory\, has been funded by federal agencies and private foundations. Otherwise\, Dr. Abrahamson enjoys playing the cello\, hiking\, biking\, reading\, and spending time with his family and pets. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Inspire Learning & Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \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/learning20211201/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211201_learning-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T160000 DTSTAMP:20211202T210048Z CREATED:20211028T164425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T210048Z UID:1059877-1638457200-1638460800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:5 Ways the Science of Reading Should Guide Early Literacy Instruction DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Scott McConnell\, Director of Assessment Innovation\, Renaissance \nSponsored by Renaissance® \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIncreasingly\, educators and administrators are being asked to describe how their curricula and instructional practices align with the Science of Reading. This can be a real challenge because the Science of Reading is vast\, complex\, and ever-changing. \nIn this edWebinar\, an early learning expert shows you 5 ways the Science of Reading can guide great instructional practices for age 3 to grade 3 learners. You explore: \n\nConceptual models of the Science of Reading\, and how to align these models to support strong foundational literacy development\nBest practices in early reading instruction that set students on a clear path to successful decoding and skillful comprehension\nWays to promote the language and early literacy skills in preschool that contribute to early reading success\nCrossing the “boundary” of kindergarten entry—and how to best measure the progress of individual students and your whole program\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers\, school and district leaders\, early childhood directors\, curriculum directors and coordinators\, reading directors\, and interventionists of the PreK-3 levels. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nScott McConnell\, Ph.D. is Director of Assessment Innovation at Renaissance and Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota. He is the founder of Early Learning Labs and the co-creator of the myIGDIs for Preschool and Star CBM assessments. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Engaging Early Learners community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nRenaissance ® creates student-centered programs that give educators insights and resources to effectively target instruction\, accelerate growth\, and help every student build a strong foundation for success. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learningp320211202/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211202_learningp3-event.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR