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SUMMARY:PBIS and Middle School: Reversing the Engagement Decline
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Eric Davis\, Head of Learning and District Innovation\, Classcraft\nHosted by James Shetler\, Head of Mid-Market Sales\, Classcraft \nSponsored by Classcraft \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nPositive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is the best tool administrators have to promote positive behavior change\, and middle school is the most important place where PBIS can be implemented. Middle school is when student engagement begins to plummet\, never to bounce back. \nThe problem? While PBIS implementations often lead to incremental improvements in behavior\, they miss a larger opportunity to improve learning outcomes by neglecting the issue of student engagement. \nIn this edWebinar\, discover why implementing a PBIS framework that focuses holistically on student engagement — and not simply behavior — is not only more likely to promote positive behavior change but to lead to measurable gains in SEL and school climate. \nAfter viewing this edWebinar\, you’ll have a better understanding of the relationship between behavior and engagement\, the relative impact of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation and how each can be represented within the context of PBIS\, and PBIS’s potential to create a safe space for failure and experimentation that is critical to the development of middle school students. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to school and district leaders of middle school grade levels. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nEric Davis\, Head of Learning and District Innovation at Classcraft\, is a seasoned educator\, organizational leader\, product designer\, fundraiser\, thought partner\, and professional coach. He specializes in building culture\, curriculum\, and programs featuring practical strategies in experiential contexts. \n \n \nAbout the Host\n\nJames Shetler has 10 years of experience helping organizations reach their goals by leveraging technology. After seeing the impact that can be made in the classroom\, James eagerly joined Classcraft as its first partnership manager. Through his time at Classcraft\, he has supported districts and schools to make meaningful changes to engage students and facilitated presentations at ISTE\, TCEA\, among others. \n \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\nBy promoting happier\, more engaged classrooms and stronger relationships between teachers and students\, Classcraft makes teaching more fulfilling. For administrators\, Classcraft’s ability to measure and promote student engagement in real-time helps them advance initiatives like PBIS\, SEL\, and personalized learning.
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SUMMARY:Antarctic Climate Change: A Polar Problem with Global Consequences
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Andrew Christ\, Gund Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer\, Department of Geology & Gund Institute for Environment\, University of Vermont; and Cindy McGlynn\, National Trainer\, JASON Learning\nHosted by Haley Nelson\, JASON Learning Live Events Host \nCo-hosted by edWeb.net and JASON Learning \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAntarctica was the last continent to be “discovered” by humans. Yet\, the state of the Antarctic ice sheets exerts strong controls on global climate and sea level. During this edWebinar\, Dr. Christ gives an overview of the history of Antarctic science\, explain the fundamental concepts of the Antarctic ice sheets\, and describe his research to understand past climate change as a guide for the future. He has embarked on and led several expeditions in remote field camps in the Transantarctic Mountains\, living in a small tent for months at a time to collect field data. He has seen the consequences of rapid\, anthropogenic climate change in Antarctica. The goal of the course is to give a primer on why Antarctic geoscience is critical to understanding the present and future consequences of climate change. Dr. Christ has taught at nearly every level from being the “Resident Scientist” at a middle school\, a field-based science camp for high schoolers\, mentoring undergraduates on independent research\, and currently teaches at the University of Vermont. He is dedicated to presenting complex information with clarity for any audience. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 school teachers and school leaders. Teachers may view with their class\, but only educators may log in. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDrew Christ is a glacial geomorphologist who studies the history of earth’s ice sheets that expand and contract in step with global climate. He has embarked to Antarctica several times to conduct field-based geologic mapping and sample collection. In the lab\, Drew uses cosmogenic nuclides\, isotopes that accumulate in rocks during surface exposure\, to understand changes in glacial landscapes. He relies on field data collection and laboratory analyses to reconstruct the past behavior and change of ice sheets in Antarctica as well as Greenland. Drew Christ received his Ph.D. in Earth sciences from Boston University in 2019 and is presently a Gund postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Geology at the University of Vermont. In addition to research\, Drew teaches introductory geology courses for undergraduates. \n \n\nCindy McGlynn has been teaching since 1987 and has been training for JASON since 1998. Recently retired from being a full-time classroom educator\, inquiry fieldwork dominated her high school science classes at Goshen High School in NY\, both in the local environment and abroad with students. Some of her amazing field study programs have taken Cindy and her students to places like the rainforest in Peru and Panama\, Iceland and Yellowstone\, and Alaska and Hawaii to study earth’s geothermal systems. She started using JASON with her students in 1997 as a Teacher Argonaut on an expedition with Bob Ballard to Yellowstone National Park and has collaborated with JASON Learning to develop science lessons. Cindy trains teachers in Peru\, Panama\, and throughout the United States\, and continues to lead field programs in New York for BOCES. In addition to being a National Board-Certified Teacher\, she received the Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award and the New York State Outdoor Educator Award during her teaching career. \n \n\nAbout the Host \nHaley Chamberlain Nelson is a science host on television and online. Her most recent credits include Smithsonian Channel’s hit series Bug Bites\, 4 years hosting JASON Live Events\, and 6 Seasons of Science Channel’s What On Earth? Haley has been a writer\, producer\, and host with Untamed Science for over 10 years\, making science content viewed by over half the classrooms in the US and over 100\,000 views per month online. Nelson co-wrote the award-winning documentary Decoding the Driftless\, currently gaining acclaim on the festival circuit with last month’s “Best Picture” and “Best Cinematography” in the Los Angeles International Film Festival. Having grown up wishing to be an Argonaut herself\, it is an honor to continue hosting with JASON Learning. \n \nJoin the Preserving the Planet 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\nJASON is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 by Dr. Robert D. Ballard. JASON provides curriculum and learning experiences in science\, technology\, engineering\, and math (STEM) for K-12 students\, and high-quality professional development for teachers. JASON has been used successfully in a wide variety of formal and informal education environments.
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SUMMARY:Engineering Learning Opportunities in the Math Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by David Wees\, Senior Curriculum Designer\, DreamBox Learning\nHosted by Peter Kruger\, Director of Product Marketing\, DreamBox Learning \nSponsored by DreamBox Learning \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, we share strategies for creating learning opportunities for your math students. With this\, we can be deliberate about how we vary the numbers we use in problems; use “in the moment” scaffolding with students; and leverage contexts that are familiar to students\, such as fair sharing. Watch this edWebinar to see examples of these instructional strategies in action and learn how to apply them in your own classroom. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to kindergarten through junior high school teachers and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDavid Wees has degrees in mathematics\, education\, and educational technology. He taught for 11 years in such far-flung places as NYC\, London\, Bangkok\, and Vancouver. David spent the past six years as a mathematics instructional specialist and curriculum developer before joining DreamBox Learning this past summer as Senior Curriculum Designer. He works remotely from his island paradise of Denman Island\, British Columbia. \n \nAbout the Host \nPeter Kruger serves as the director of product marketing at DreamBox and has spent most of his career pursuing a passion for personalized learning and education technology. Prior to DreamBox\, Peter worked at Amplify when it was called Wireless Generation\, SMART\, and Microsoft. Peter holds an M.B.A. from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and when he’s not focusing on education\, he can be found doing photography\, gardening with conifers\, or hiking with his wife and dog. \n \nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nDreamBox Learning Math offers a groundbreaking combination of intelligent adaptive learning\, rigorous elementary mathematics curriculum\, and motivating learning environment. The innovative DreamBox platform captures every decision a student makes while working in the program and adjusts the student’s learning path appropriately\, providing millions of individualized learning paths\, each one tailored to a student’s unique needs.
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SUMMARY:Engaging Students in Science Practices and Moon Phenomena with Digital Media
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Andrea Jones\, Public Engagement Lead\, Solar System Exploration Division\, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center; and Dr. Rachel Connolly\, Director of STEM Education\, WGBH Education \nSponsored by WGBH Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThe 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo missions is a great opportunity to use Moon phenomena and lunar science to address core ideas in K–12 Earth\, space\, and physical science. From satellite images to computer models and data visualizations\, digital media increasingly provides teachers with a range of engaging and innovative science resources and instructional opportunities. In collaboration with NASA\, WGBH developed K–12 supplementary digital resources through the Bringing the Universe to America’s Classrooms project. This robust resource is flexible and adaptable for diverse learners—bringing authentic scientific data beyond the lab to create videos\, interactives\, games\, and digital tools that educate and inspire. \nIn this edWebinar\, we fly around the Moon\, experience a lunar eclipse\, and observe the Moon in the sky as we discuss how to actively engage K–12 students in science practices that support their learning of core ideas around Moon phenomena. We discuss International Observe the Moon Night\, a worldwide celebration of lunar and planetary science\, celestial observation\, and the cultural and personal connections we have with the Moon\, and how you can engage your students and community in this global event. \nWatch NASA planetary geologist Andrea Jones (GSFC/LRO mission) and Dr. Rachel Connolly\, WGBH’s Director of STEM Education\, to explore the unique value of digital media for connecting students with the Moon (and cosmos). Viewers will: \n\nExplore a range of lunar and Earth phenomena through innovative digital media formats\nEngage with a NASA scientist about current lunar science topics connected to core ideas and national standards\nEngage with an instructional designer (and past high school teacher!) about curricular integration and instruction recommendations\nLeave with ideas and free resources for implementation inside–and outside–your classroom\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders.\nAbout the Presenters \nAndrea Jones is a planetary geologist and the public engagement lead of the Solar System Exploration Division at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. She shares NASA planetary science research and discoveries with audiences around the country and the world. Andrea is the public engagement lead for NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and director of International Observe the Moon Night\, an annual worldwide celebration of lunar and planetary science as well as our personal and cultural connections to the Moon. \n \nDr. Rachel Connolly is the director of STEM education for WGBH and PBS LearningMedia™. Rachel is the principal investigator for the Bringing the Universe to America’s Classrooms project. After teaching high school physics in New York City\, Rachel moved into teacher professional development and educational programming at the American Museum of Natural History. Her work with the Hayden Planetarium sparked a love of data visualization that led to graduate work at Teachers College\, Columbia University. Her work focuses on designing media-integrated educational experiences that leverage emerging formats of scientific data for innovative instruction. \n  \nJoin the Teaching Next Generation Scientists community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe WGBH Education Department researches\, creates and distributes media-integrated resources to support healthy development and educational impact for children and youth. We bring together engaging\, popular programming with deep insights into child development\, educational content and community dynamics to serve underserved children and the adults who teach and care for them.
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SUMMARY:Character Education: Interview with Medal of Honor Recipient James E. Livingston (Vietnam War)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSign up for this upcoming edWebinar in the Medal of Honor Character Development Program’s edWebinar series. \nPlan for your class to watch the on-demand recording with Medal of Honor Recipient James E. Livingston. Livingston was awarded the Medal of Honor for risking his life while serving as Commanding Officer in Vietnam. After his company had launched an assault on a heavily fortified village in which a Marine company had become isolated\, Livingston fearlessly led his men in an assault against enemy emplacements within the village. Livingston moved to the points of heaviest resistance\, shouting words of encouragement to his Marines and directing their fire. Although painfully wounded twice\, he refused medical treatment. When another company passing through was attacked\, Livingston disregarded the heavy volume of enemy fire and maneuvered his men forward\, halting the enemy’s attack. Wounded a third time and unable to walk\, he steadfastly remained in a dangerously exposed area\, deploying his men to more tenable positions and supervising the evacuation of casualties. Only when assured of the safety of his men did he allow himself to be evacuated. \nThis edWebinar is an inspiring learning opportunity for middle and high school students to connect directly with an American hero. Interviews with Medal of Honor Recipients are part of the Medal of Honor Character Development Program\, a free program that helps students build character and promotes responsible citizenship through a deeper understanding of stories of courage and sacrifice. Before viewing the edWebinar\, we encourage teachers to review Livingston’s story with their class. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nFor conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Commanding Officer\, Company E\, Second Battalion\, Fourth Marines\, Ninth Marine Amphibious Brigade in action against enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam. On 2 May 1968\, Company E launched a determined assault on the heavily fortified village of Dai Do\, which had been seized by the enemy on the preceding evening isolating a Marine company from the remainder of the battalion. Skillfully employing screening agents\, Captain Livingston maneuvered his men to assault positions across 500 meters of dangerous open rice paddy while under intense enemy fire. Ignoring hostile rounds impacting near him\, he fearlessly led his men in a savage assault against enemy emplacements within the village. While adjusting supporting arms fire\, Captain Livingston moved to the points of heaviest resistance\, shouting words of encouragement to his Marines\, directing their fire\, and spurring the dwindling momentum of the attack on repeated occasions. Although twice painfully wounded by grenade fragments\, he refused medical treatment and courageously led his men in the destruction of over 100 mutually supporting bunkers\, driving the remaining enemy from their positions\, and relieving the pressure on the stranded Marine company. As the two companies consolidated positions and evacuated casualties\, a third company passed through the friendly lines launching an assault on the adjacent village of Dinh To\, only to be halted by a furious counterattack of an enemy battalion. Swiftly assessing the situation and disregarding the heavy volume of enemy fire\, Captain Livingston boldly maneuvered the remaining effective men of his company forward\, joined forces with the heavily engaged Marines\, and halted the enemy’s counterattack. Wounded a third time and unable to walk\, he steadfastly remained in a dangerously exposed area\, deploying his men to more tenable positions and supervising the evacuation of casualties. Only when assured of the safety of his men did he allow himself to be evacuated. Captain Livingston’s gallant actions uphold the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. \n \nAbout the Host \nCathy Ehlers Metcalf joined the Medal of Honor Character Development Program as Vice President of Education in 2015 after serving as a Regional Curriculum Trainer. Cathy taught college-level writing for over 33 years in Southern California. Cathy’s father was a World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. Those experiences gave Cathy a great respect for both the Medal of Honor and a passion for service to our Nation’s Veterans. \n \nJoin The Medal of Honor Character Development Program community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe Medal of Honor Character Development Program is a curriculum resource built on the values of courage\, commitment\, sacrifice\, citizenship\, integrity\, and patriotism. Its living history videos and accompanying lessons teach students that ordinary people can meet great challenges and make the world around them a better place. Each lesson highlights skills such as writing\, collaboration\, and critical thinking. With two available curriculum options (elementary and secondary)\, the resources are appropriate for K-12 students and beyond. Assignments and activities fit efficiently into existing disciplines\, time periods\, and schedules.
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SUMMARY:Breaking Bold: Igniting a Love for Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Weston Kieschnick\, Senior Fellow\, International Center for Leadership in Education \nSponsored by International Center for Leadership in Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nMore than pedagogical understanding\, instructional strategies\, or even content knowledge\, the number one factor in predicting a child’s academic success is the absence\, or presence\, of positive teacher-student interactions. Leaders and teachers need a simple framework and process for cultivating a culture centered around high expectations\, resilience\, and creativity. In this edWebinar viewers will: \n\nExplore the 12 research-based characteristics for cultivating masterful relationships\nGain practical strategies for implementing these in everyday practice\nReflect on current practices and identify simple ways to build positive interactions with more students every day\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nWeston Kieschnick is an award-winning educator\, instructional coach and the best-selling author of Bold School. As former teacher and school administrator\, Weston has driven change and improved learning outcomes in multiple capacities. Now\, he travels the U.S. and coaches other educators to transform learning through a blended framework and model. Weston is a senior fellow at the International Center for Leadership in Education. \n \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\nThe International Center for Leadership in Education’s mission is to challenge\, inspire\, and equip today’s educators – both teachers and leaders – to prepare our students for lifelong success.
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SUMMARY:Rethinking the Cost of Digital Collection Building: It May Not Be as Expensive as You Think!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair\, New Canaan High School\, CT; and Mary Schwander\, Library Media Specialist\, New Hope-Solebury High School\, PA \nSponsored by Mackin Educational Resources \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nOur inquiry series continues as we explore strategies to build digital collections at a reduced price. Out of necessity\, School Librarian Mary Schwander and a community of Pennsylvania school librarians developed a highly effective consortium model to build digital collections at a fraction of the cost. The model is adaptable and other states are currently coordinating personnel and resources to replicate it. In this edWebinar\, Michelle Luhtala interviews Mary about how this consortium is promoting equity and access throughout her state and how it can benefit school libraries elsewhere. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 librarians\, teachers\, and administrators.  \nThis is part 3 of the 3-part series: Lenses for Inquiry: Social and Emotional Learning\, Representative Collections\, and Digital Collections \nPart 1: Integrating Social-Emotional Learning into Your Instructional Programs\nPart 2: Diversity in Context: Stretching the Idea of Building Diverse Collections \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMichelle Luhtala is the Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut and 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 her on Twitter @mluhtala. \n \nMary Schwander has been the librarian at New Hope-Solebury High School for 16 years. In 2016\, her school library was awarded the Outstanding School Library Program by the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association. In 2009\, Mary was accepted into the Google Teacher Academy where she became a Google Certified Innovator. Mary is currently the president of the Connected Library Consortium\, which provides ebooks and audio books to schools throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Follow Mary on Twitter @mschwander. \n \nJoin the Emerging Tech for Schools and Libraries community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n Mackin is one of the top providers of library and classroom materials for grades PK-12. Working with over 18\,000 publishers and a database of nearly 3 million printed titles\, and more than 1.9 million digital titles\, Mackin supplies print books\, eBooks\, online educational databases\, audiobooks and video resources to schools around the globe.
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SUMMARY:Reducing Challenging Behaviors in Students with Autism: Merging Visual Language and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rebecca Remner\, M.S. CCC-SLP\, Director of Speech-Language Pathology\, Monarch Center for Autism; and Monica Fisher\, M.Ed.\, BCBA/COBA\, Director of Behavior Department\, Monarch Center for Autism \nSponsored by Monarch Center for Autism\, STAR Autism Support\, and VizZle \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, take an in-depth look at evidence-based strategies to help reduce and/or replace challenging behaviors utilizing functional communication training. During this edWebinar\, the presenters will: \n\ndefine functional communication training and discuss why it can significantly reduce challenging behaviors\, including those exhibited by students with Autism.\ntake a step-by-step approach to identifying and assessing problem behaviors as well as visual language strengths and weaknesses.\nmap visual language onto Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) teaching strategies.\nlearn how to use systematic strategies to teach replacement communication and behaviors.\nexamine case studies that demonstrate how to scaffold visual supports for different types of students\, based on baseline data collection and the results of language assessments.\nmonitor and generalize these skills in students with Autism.\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to PreK through high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, therapists\, and behavior specialists. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRebecca Remner\, M.S. CCC-SLP\, serves as the director of speech-language pathology at Monarch Center for Autism. Rebecca is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) who has worked at Monarch Center for Autism for 14 years\, with students on the autism spectrum who range in age from 3 through 21. She has extensive experience with individual and group therapy services for non-verbal students\, verbal students\, lower functioning students with a functional tract\, and higher functioning students with an academic focus. As the director of the department\, she supervises 22 SLPs\, provides staff training and oversees many projects to ensure the department is providing the latest evidence-based therapy and use of technological advances.\n  \n \nMonica Fisher\, M.Ed.\, BCBA/COBA has more than 16 years of experience working with children on the autism spectrum in home\, school\, and residential settings. She provides in-home consultative services for families in the community and has provided trainings for parents\, teachers\, and other professionals. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the College of Wooster\, her master’s degree and intervention specialist licensure from Cleveland State University\, and she took coursework in applied behavior analysis through the Florida Institute of Technology. She is the director of the behavior department at Monarch Center for Autism and is responsible for managing a team of behavior specialists and BCBAs. She previously served as an intervention specialist in Monarch’s High School and was formerly an associate teacher at Monarch School. She is also a behavioral consultant for ABA Outreach Services\, providing behavioral consultative services to families of children with autism. \n \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nMonarch Center for Autism\, a division of Bellefaire JCB\, is located in Cleveland\, Ohio. Monarch offers a comprehensive array of programs and services for individuals ages three through adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Highlights\, which incorporate Monarch’s visual language treatment model\, include a preschool; day school for children\, adolescents & young adults; transition education program; summer & extended school year programs; therapeutic residential treatment program; adult vocational & supported living programs; and community training. \n \nSTAR Autism Support (SAS) provides curriculum materials\, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with students with autism. Our mission is to help others successfully implement research-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques. We want every child with autism to receive effective instruction! \n \nVizZle provides a library of more than 14\,000 lessons and the tools and media to customize them or create your own from scratch. The lessons can be tailored to any grade level\, assigned to any student\, and played on iPad or Android tablets\, laptop or desktop computers. Data is tracked automatically. This award-winning software is developed collaboratively with educators.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/autism20191121/
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SUMMARY:Guiding Students’ Early Learning Journeys
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Scott McConnell\, Director of CBM Product Development\, Renaissance; and Dr. Jan Bryan\, National Education Officer\, Renaissance \nSponsored by Renaissance \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nYoung children have boundless energy—and endless curiosity about the world around them. They also have so much to learn. As educators\, our challenge is twofold: first\, to determine what children already know; and second\, to use this insight to provide engaging learning experiences that will help them grow. \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Scott McConnell and Dr. Jan Bryan share strategies for meeting these challenges\, along with practical tips for assessing your early learners more effectively. Explore: \n\nWhat science tells us about the natural knowledge of young learners\nHow we can use brief measures to accurately assess this knowledge\nHow these measures also provide valuable insights into overall development and growth\nHow to use these insights to guide learning journeys from preK through grade 3\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK through elementary teachers\, school and district leaders\, assessment and curriculum directors and coordinators\, early childhood education directors\, and RTI/MTSS coordinators. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nScott McConnell\, Ph.D.\, is Director of CBM Product Development 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 myIGDIs measures for early literacy\, early numeracy\, and social-emotional learning. \n \nJan Bryan\, Ed.D.\, is Vice President and National Education Officer at Renaissance. A former classroom teacher\, she presents regularly on formative assessment\, literacy development\, and mathematics. \n \nJoin the Engaging Early Learners community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\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/learningp320191121/
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SUMMARY:Create Equitable Access for Students with Reading Deficits: Using Literature as a Vessel
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Megan Steeves\, Program Specialist\, MTSS and 504 Coordinator\, Lake Tahoe Unified School District\nHosted by Terrie Noland\, Vice President\, Educator Leadership & Learning\, Learning Ally \nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThis edWebinar provides insights and learning on how a school district with a diverse population of students created systematic change and redesigned their services and supports to meet the needs of their struggling readers and to ensure equitable access for all. \nThe following objectives are covered: \n\nOvercoming the barriers associated with limited resources\nLiteracy Plan Overview: The promise of literacy and the equity imperative\nUsing an MTSS model to provide inclusive academic instruction\n\nComprehensive assessment system\nUniversal academic supports\nSupplemental/intensified interventions and supports\nData-based conversations to guide instruction\, identify students\, and provide support for struggling readers\n\n\nImportance of access to culturally relevant literature as a vessel for struggling readers across elementary\, middle\, and high school settings\n\nViewers will learn about the Lake Tahoe Unified School District’s literacy plan\, strategies and best practices for implementation\, tools\, resources\, and much more. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMegan has been a teacher\, special educator\, coach\, professional development facilitator\, and leader for over 20 years. She has extensive experience in co-teaching; inclusive practices; instructional and administrative leadership; behavioral intervention techniques; best practices\, strategies\, and interventions; assessment; coaching and mentoring; and program and curriculum development. Megan has worked in diverse school environments from coast to coast and “up north” in Alaska and has a deep appreciation for the learning needs of struggling students and educators. She is passionate about equity for all students and actively works to offer access and pathways for all school stakeholders to succeed. Megan holds a B.S. in special education from the University of Utah\, an M.A. in education administration from Morningside College\, and has a California Administrative Services Credential. Megan lives in Northern California with her husband and two daughters. When she’s not working with students or teachers she enjoys traveling and playing in Tahoe’s year-round playground. \n \n \nAbout the Host \nTerrie Noland’s greatest strengths lie in the ability to motivate\, inspire\, and create enthusiasm in others to be passionate educators that support the diverse needs of students. Terrie serves as the vice president of educator initiatives for Learning Ally\, where she works to develop engagement programs\, professional learning services and communities for educators. Her passion is working with educators to create dynamic classrooms\, and recognizing educators in their tremendous efforts. Terrie has more than 25 years of experience as both a motivational leader and developer of content for educators and administrators. Her focus for the past six years has been on the pedagogical practices needed to create effective environments for struggling readers and students with dyslexia. She has the opportunity to lead and facilitate groups numbering in the thousands\, helping to build better understanding of working with struggling readers and students with dyslexia. Terrie is certified as an academic language practitioner and is currently working towards a Ph.D. in literacy\, with an emphasis in educational leadership from St. John’s University. \n  \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Ally is a leading education solutions organization committed to transforming the lives of struggling learners. The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is a proven reading accommodation comprised of human-read audiobooks\, student centric features and a suite of teacher resources. Used in more than 17\,000 schools\, this solution successfully helps students with reading deficits become engaged learners and reach their academic potential. \n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20191121/
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Free Digital Tools for Authentic Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kelli Etheredge\, Director of Teaching and Learning Resources\, St. Paul’s Episcopal School; Jon Kay\, Senior Program Manager\, Microsoft; and Tosin Bosede\, Product Marketing Manager\, Microsoft\nHosted by Ann Kozma\, Education Innovation Lead\, Microsoft \nSponsored by Microsoft Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nTeachers are well aware of the valuable feedback that authentic\, ongoing assessment provides; helping them individualize teaching and encouraging each unique student to develop to their full potential! However\, in today’s fast-paced\, high-stakes assessment world it can be challenging to know which tools to use for authentic\, ongoing assessment. \nView this edWebinar to learn about a variety of free Microsoft tools you can leverage in your classroom. From videos in Flipgrid to personalized quizzes in Forms to individualized assessment with Teams\, you’ll learn about tools that will help you understand where your students are and how best to support them. Learn practical tips and examples for using these tools in the classroom from a teacher who uses them herself and learn about the ways these tools engage students in the process of assessment. \nThis edWebinar is of interest to kindergarten through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKelli Etheredge is the Director of Teaching and Learning Resources at St. Paul’s Episcopal School in Mobile\, Alabama. She supports preK-12 teachers in effective integration of technology and innovative lesson design. She taught high school English for 14 years and has been teaching in a 1:1 environment since 2000. For a few years\, she transitioned out of the classroom to focus on supporting the 1:1 learning initiative in grades 5-12 (no textbooks\, class OneNote notebooks\, and digitized devices) modeled after her classroom. She now supports teachers in their technology integration and teaches design thinking classes that work with local non-profits to solve community challenges. Additionally\, preK-9th grade students visit her Innovation Lab to explore real-world challenges connected to their core curriculum and examine solutions by going through the design thinking process. Her work with students has been featured on Copy/Paste\, TeachTech\, Microsoft in Education\, OneNote\, and Daily Edventures blogs. \n \nTosin Bosede is the head of Teams for Education marketing. She loves to connect with educators and school leaders to understand how technology can improve learning and innovation. With a decade of technology experience\, Tosin is focused on ways innovation transforms everyday life. She holds a B.A. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A from MIT Sloan School of Management. \n \nJon Kay is a Senior Program Manager on the Microsoft Forms team in Beijing\, China\, primarily focusing on service backend fundamentals and EDU. His previous Microsoft work spans Windows 7/8 Printing & Scanning\, Windows 10 Geolocation & Compatibility\, Bing News Search\, and PowerPoint Online. He spends his free time traveling the world\, browsing Reddit\, and listening to podcasts. \n \n \nAbout the Host \nAnn Kozma loves to explore\, share\, and contribute and has spent the past 18 years dedicated to empowering others and transforming teaching and learning as a classroom teacher\, an innovation and instructional support teacher on special assignment\, and as an Educator Innovation Lead on Team Flipgrid at Microsoft. Ann loves to explore\, share\, and contribute to the greater EdTech community and presents at local\, national\, and international events. She believes that “Play is our brain’s favorite way to learn.” and is a member of the Apple Distinguished Educator Class of 2015\, Leading Edge Certified as a Professional Learning Leader\, and is a CUE Inc. Lead Learner. You can connect with her on Twitter at @annkozma723. \n  \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nMicrosoft in Education’s mission is to empower every student and educator to achieve more. The core of this mission is to create immersive and inclusive experiences that inspire lifelong learning\, stimulate development of essential life skills\, and support educators in guiding and nurturing student passions.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20191125/
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SUMMARY:Integrating SEL into Everyday Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Doug Fisher\, Professor of Educational Leadership\, San Diego State University \nSponsored by Achieve3000 \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAcademic learning may be the explicit focus of schooling\, but what teachers say\, the values we express\, the materials and activities we choose\, and the skills we prioritize all influence how our students think\, see themselves\, interact with content and with others\, and assert themselves in the world. While social and emotional learning (SEL) is most familiar as compartmentalized programs or specific interventions\, the truth is\, all learning is social and emotional. This edWebinar makes the case for taking a deliberate approach to the “hidden curriculum” already being taught\, presenting a five-part model of SEL that’s easy to integrate into everyday content instruction. Learn the whys and hows of: \n\nBuilding students’ sense of identity and their belief in their ability to learn\, overcome challenge\, and influence the world around them\nHelping students identify\, describe\, and regulate their emotional responses\nPromoting the skills of cognitive regulation critical to decision making and problem solving\nFostering students’ social skills—including teamwork and sharing—and their ability to establish and repair relationships\nEquipping students to becoming active and involved citizens\n\nOur children’s emotional development is too important to be an add-on or an afterthought\, too important to be left to chance. This integrated approach to SEL empowers every educator to help students develop skills that will serve them in the classroom and throughout their lives. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to campus leaders\, teachers\, and district-level curriculum coordinators and developers. \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Doug Fisher is Professor of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University. He is a member of the California Reading Hall of Fame and is the recipient of an International Reading Association Celebrate Literacy Award\, the Farmer Award for excellence in writing from the National Council of Teachers of English\, and a Christa McAuliffe Award for excellence in teacher education. He has published numerous articles on improving student achievement\, as well as several books. He is a board member of the International Reading Association and a past board member of the Literacy Research Association. \nJoin the Differentiating Instruction with Educational Technology community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt Achieve3000®\, we believe literacy is the key to unlocking student success. Since 2001\, we have partnered with schools and districts to accelerate literacy growth for all students with our flagship PRO platform for differentiated literacy instruction. Now we also offer Smarty Ants® for personalized foundational literacy and Actively Learn™ for secondary curriculum depth. Together\, our solutions help all PreK-adult learners increase their college and career readiness and reach their full potential. \n 
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SUMMARY:Successful Women in Leadership: Building and Maintaining Strong Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Sandy Husk\, Chief Executive Officer\, AVID Center\nHosted by Adam Pisoni\, Chief Executive Officer\, Abl \nSponsored by the Women’s Education Project \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nDr. Sandy Husk is a former district superintendent and CEO of AVID\, one of the largest national nonprofits working to address opportunity gaps by opening up pathways to college and career. Dr. Husk has spent decades building networks of students\, parents\, board members\, and community members to incite change within the classroom. Come watch a conversation with Dr. Husk\, interviewed by Adam Pisoni\, entrepreneur and founder of Abl about the unique contributions of women in leadership and how building and maintaining strong relationships is critical to success. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Sandy Husk joined AVID Center as the chief executive officer in January 2014\, bringing more than 17 years of experience implementing AVID in the three districts where she has served as superintendent\, most recently in Salem-Keizer\, Oregon\, the second largest district in that state. As CEO\, Sandy is responsible for implementing AVID’s strategic imperatives\, which include furthering its mission of closing the achievement gap and preparing all students for college and career\, accelerating the scalability of AVID as a schoolwide and districtwide system\, developing student-centric technologies to enhance and sustain the student experience in AVID\, and determining how AVID can best serve urban districts. Sandy earned her Ph.D. in administration\, curriculum and supervision from the University of Colorado\, Denver; her M.A. in guidance and counseling from the University of Colorado\, Boulder; and her B.S. in elementary education from the University of Georgia\, Athens. \n\nAbout the Host \nAdam Pisoni started Abl to help all schools move beyond the 20th century model of education. Two and a half decades after dropping out of high school\, he returned to the field of education to rethink the structure of school as we know it. His career has been focused on helping organizations become more agile and responsive\, and now he brings this expertise to schools. Prior to Abl\, Adam co-founded Yammer in 2008\, ultimately creating one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies of all time. He oversaw product\, analytics\, and engineering\, scaling the company to 500 employees until Yammer sold to Microsoft in 2012 for $1.2 billion. To clear his head\, Adam also enjoys long bike rides\, backpacking\, and rock climbing. \n\nJoin the Women’s Education and 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\nWomen’s Education Project (WEP) Centers provide resources for young women from families living on less than $1.50 a day to graduate from college and begin a career. Within this supportive community\, WEP students receive funds for college tuition\, books and transportation\, study in the library and computer lab and attend the I am a Leader program.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/womenlead20191203/
CATEGORIES:Culture of Belonging,Women and Girls' Leadership
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SUMMARY:Fulfilling Students’ Potential Through Engaging Literacy Practices
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Evan Ortlieb\, Professor and Director\, Manhattan Campus\, School of Education\, St. John’s University\nHosted by Terrie Noland\, Vice President\, Educator Leadership & Learning\, Learning Ally \nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThis recorded edWebinar will shed light on how to immerse K-12 learners in engaging literacy experiences to fulfill their potential as readers and writers in the 21st Century. Literacy directly impacts the success of a student throughout their educational career. A direct correlation can be seen between failing an English class and not completing high school. This is why it’s imperative that students get the support they need to improve reading skills and begin to close the achievement gap. The objectives of this edWebinar include: \n\nDiscussion of the principles of how to involve students in authentic activities that connect their lives to historical and current contexts\nCase studies that demonstrate how to use turn-around pedagogies to change the outlooks of even the most resistant readers and writers\nForward-thinking\, customizable approaches to integrate these authentic practices into existing curriculums and programs nationwide\n\nTeachers\, administrators\, and other educators can deepen their knowledge of how to lead youth toward their academic potential and succeed at meeting grade-level standards through engaging literacy experiences. The recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nEvan Ortlieb is a Professor and Director of the Manhattan Campus in the School of Education at St. John’s University in New York City. He also coordinates the PhD in Literacy program. He is an internationally recognized leader in the field of literacy education with previous work experience in the multicultural milieus of Australia and Singapore and whose expertise centers on empowering disenfranchised readers and writers\, preparing literacy teachers\, and differentiating literacy instruction for native and non-native English speakers. He has published over 130 manuscripts that substantiate some of his contributions to the field. \n \n \nAbout the Host \nTerrie Noland’s greatest strengths lie in the ability to motivate\, inspire\, and create enthusiasm in others to be passionate educators that support the diverse needs of students. Terrie serves as the vice president of educator initiatives for Learning Ally\, where she works to develop engagement programs\, professional learning services and communities for educators. Her passion is working with educators to create dynamic classrooms\, and recognizing educators in their tremendous efforts. Terrie has more than 25 years of experience as both a motivational leader and developer of content for educators and administrators. Her focus for the past six years has been on the pedagogical practices needed to create effective environments for struggling readers and students with dyslexia. She has the opportunity to lead and facilitate groups numbering in the thousands\, helping to build better understanding of working with struggling readers and students with dyslexia. Terrie is certified as an academic language practitioner and is currently working towards a Ph.D. in literacy\, with an emphasis in educational leadership from St. John’s University. \n \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Ally is a leading education solutions organization committed to transforming the lives of struggling learners. The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is a proven reading accommodation comprised of human-read audiobooks\, student centric features and a suite of teacher resources. Used in more than 17\,000 schools\, this solution successfully helps students with reading deficits become engaged learners and reach their academic potential. \n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20191203/
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SUMMARY:Gamifying PBIS: Changing Behavior by Fostering Lasting Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Shawn Young\, CEO\, Classcraft\nHosted by James Shetler\, Head of Mid-Market Sales\, Classcraft \nSponsored by Classcraft \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nA successful PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) implementation requires two main elements: engaged students who “buy in\,” and actionable data that educators can use to support Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions. For district and school administrators\, harnessing the power of games within their PBIS framework promises both. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn how educators can create sustainable behavior change by incorporating gaming principles into their approach to PBIS. Walk through the ability of student-driven implementations to provide high-fidelity data that educators can use to personalize Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions and measure the overall effectiveness of their PBIS implementation. \nAfter this recorded edWebinar\, you’ll understand the essential role of intrinsic motivation in driving behavior change\, the varying degrees to which intrinsic motivation is represented in “gamified” PBIS frameworks\, and the power of a team-based approach within the context of PBIS. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to middle school and junior high school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nShawn Young is a co-founder and CEO of Classcraft\, the Engagement Management System for schools. Since its launch\, Classcraft has gained incredible traction with educators worldwide\, providing tools to gamify their classrooms. Shawn taught 11th-grade physics for nine years\, holds a bachelor’s degree in physics and a master’s in education from Université de Sherbrooke and is also a seasoned web developer. Shawn sits on the Scientific Advisory Board for UNESCO’s MGIEP\, sits on the corporate advisory board for Future Ready Schools New Jersey\, sits on the corporate advisory board for SETDA\, is the vice-president of the Edteq Association and is an Ambassador for the Education Faculty of the University of Sherbrooke. Shawn is interested in how we can create community in the classroom and how playful principles can help teach the whole child. \n \n \nAbout the Host\n\nJames has 10 years of experience helping organizations reach their goals by leveraging technology. After seeing the impact that can be made in the classroom\, James eagerly joined Classcraft as its first partnership manager. Through his time at Classcraft\, he has supported districts and schools to make meaningful changes to engage students and facilitated presentations at ISTE\, TCEA\, among others. \n \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\nBy promoting happier\, more engaged classrooms and stronger relationships between teachers and students\, Classcraft makes teaching more fulfilling. For administrators\, Classcraft’s ability to measure and promote student engagement in real-time helps them advance initiatives like PBIS\, SEL\, and personalized learning.
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SUMMARY:Building Trust: 4 Sure-Fire Ways to Improve the K-12 Customer Experience
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Heidi Henderson-Lewis\, Customer Service Manager and District Ombudsperson\, Seattle Public Schools; and Anna Salone\, Strategic Account Executive\, K12 Insight\nHosted by Corey Murray\, Senior Director\, Strategy and Engagement\, K12 Insight \nSponsored by K12 Insight \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEvery school leader works to build trust with their school community. But with each passing crisis\, that trust wanes. In this edWebinar\, we reveal findings from the first-ever national study on school customer service and discover “the invisible thread” that powers the relationship between your community and your schools. Hear from Heidi Henderson-Lewis\, customer service manager and district ombudsperson for the Seattle Public Schools\, as she describes a unique approach to customer service in the context of K-12 education and get practical ideas and strategies for building a foundation of trust with your school community. \nThe 2019 State of K-12 Customer Experience Report represents the first-ever national study created to help school leaders assess\, inform and improve the quality of customer experience in the nation’s K-12 public schools. 2019 was the first year of the study\, with plans for updated questions and results in subsequent years. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 school and district leaders\, directors\, and cabinet and board members.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nHeidi Henderson-Lewis is the customer service manager and district ombudsperson for the Seattle Public Schools in Washington. \n \n \nAnna Salone has spent time as a classroom teacher at the elementary school level. She has taught kindergarten\, second\, and third grade. During her time as an educator\, she participated in the implementation and training of a district wide ELA curriculum and was a part of opening a new elementary school campus. In her role with K12 Insight\, Mrs. Salone supports school district partners across the country to get the most from the Let’s Talk! platform. She is passionate about education and enjoys helping school districts find better ways to engage and listen to their communities. In addition to Let’s Talk! implementation support\, Mrs. Salone also works with other members of the team to deliver customer service professional development sessions. \n \n \nAbout the Host \nCorey Murray is responsible for marketing strategy and content creation at K12 Insight. Before joining K12 Insight\, Corey was managing content editor for McMurry/TMG (now Manifest)\, where he created and executed multimillion-dollar content programs for a range of corporate and nonprofit clients\, including The American Association of Community Colleges\, CDW\, Ellucian\, and AASA. Mr. Murray started his career as a journalist. He worked for seven years as editor of the leading K-12 industry news publication\, eSchool News. Corey holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland\, College Park. \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation 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\nK12 Insight provides a powerful community engagement and customer experience platform\, combining professional learning\, expert analytics\, and industry-leading research to help school leaders deliver remarkable customer experiences for students\, parents\, teachers\, and staff. For more information about K12 Insight\, please visit www.K12Insight.com.
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SUMMARY:Creating Accessible Learning Environments: An Introduction to Universal Design for Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tyler Samstag\, Director of Instructional Innovation\, Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3\nHosted by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Education Regional Manager\, Common Sense Education \nHosted by Common Sense Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nUniversal Design for Learning (UDL) is a philosophy that embraces flexibility in the way learners are engaged in learning and addresses the accessibility of materials\, tools\, and practices used by and with 21st-century learners. This edWebinar provides an overview of the guiding principles of UDL and highlight a wealth of resources to help teachers recognize ways that instruction\, materials\, and environments can be optimized for all learners. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of all grade levels. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nTyler Samstag is the director of instructional innovation at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, a regional education service provider in Western Pennsylvania\, where he serves as the director of transformED\, an initiative that makes education transformation possible\, from classroom to school to district. Tyler started his career as a special education teacher in New York City\, implementing literacy interventions in both traditional and alternative academic settings\, including juvenile correctional facilities and residential psychiatric hospitals. Later\, while living in Boston\, Tyler completed an internship with the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST)\, a nonprofit education research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals through universal design for learning (UDL) and was a member of the IDEO Bits + Blocks CoLab\, a program aimed at building novel experiences around the technologies inspired by Bitcoin and blockchains. Tyler holds a master’s degree from Teachers College\, Columbia University\, and graduated from the Mind\, Brain\, and Education program at Harvard University. \n \nAbout the Host\n\nJennifer Ehehalt is the Pittsburgh regional manager at Common Sense Education. She is responsible for helping school districts build a culture of digital citizenship among educators\, students\, and their families. She designs and delivers professional development for preK-12 educators that focuses on the implementation of Common Sense’s K-12 digital citizenship resources along with how to integrate technology into the classroom. Through her work\, she has had the opportunity to share best practices by presenting at ISTE\, ASCD\, PETE & C\, TRETC\, ICE IDEAcon and GAETC. \n \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life.
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SUMMARY:Classroom Mental Health Strategies for Students and Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Erin McClintock\, Senior Director of Impact and Education\, EVERFI; Lauren Pingul\, Senior Manager of K-12 Implementation\,  EVERFI; Kimberly Palocsay\, Middle School Math and CTE Educator\, Ohio Virtual Academy \nSponsored by EVERFI \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nMental wellness is a key element of a healthy lifestyle. Research shows that equipping students with cognitive-behavioral skills can improve their ability to deal with stress and help to prevent significant mental health issues in the future. \nWe know that teachers and schools are increasingly asked to take on challenges that exceed far beyond the bounds of the classroom\, often with insufficient and outdated resources. This edWebinar introduces educators to the Mental Wellness Impact Framework\, a public-health developed framework for supporting student well-being. \nSpeakers offer a breakdown of the current research on student mental health\, strategies for supporting student and one’s own well-being\, and offer practical ways to put it to use. In addition\, viewers will receive access to free blended-learning lessons focused on social-emotional learning and mental health that provide population-level primary intervention for your students. \nThis  recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders of elementary through high school grade levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nErin McClintock is a strength-based mental health practitioner with a passion for prevention\, social-emotional learning\, and digital wellness. In her role as Senior Director of Impact and Education and EVERFI’s resident mental health subject matter expert\, Erin critically explores the ways in which technology can play a part in supporting the emotional well-being of learners across the lifespan\, and how to best utilize technology to make an impact on the collective mental health of our world. Erin holds a graduate degree in counseling psychology\, completed her post-master’s studies in trauma and addiction counseling\, and has extensive experience in community\, school\, and collegiate mental health. \n \nLauren Pingul has been in education for the past ten years\, as both a teacher and administrator. She now works as Senior Implementation Manager for EVERFI K-12 in Illinois\, where she helps districts\, schools\, and teachers implement no-cost digital resources in their classrooms. Lauren used EVERFI’s resources in her own classroom and now gets to help students across the state of Illinois to gain access to engaging digital content. \n \nKimberly Palocsay has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Education K-8 with a concentration in mathematics. This is her third year teaching middle school at Ohio Virtual Academy\, where she created a career exploration course\, while also teaching math and CTE. She has five boys\, two grandsons\, and four cats. \n \nJoin the School Health & Safety community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFrom grade school through retirement\, EVERFI’s free digital education curriculums empower learners of all ages to make safe\, smart and informed decisions. We bring together the public and private sectors so K-12 teachers can equip today’s learners with the skills they need to become tomorrow’s leaders.
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SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap Between Science and Coding in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rob van Nood\, Educational Technology Specialist\, Catlin Gabel School (OR) \nSponsored by Vernier Software & Technology \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nCoding in middle school helps students build critical 21st-century skills. Students who learn to code gain valuable experience using the 4 Cs of 21st-century skills. These skills help every student prepare for tomorrow’s workforce\, regardless of whether or not they pursue a career in STEM. Finding ways to integrate science\, technology\, design\, and coding concepts can be a challenge\, especially when faced with time and resource constraints\, but it doesn’t have to be. \nIn this edWebinar\, Rob van Nood\, Educational Technology Specialist from Catlin Gabel School\, shows you how to use coding and data-collection technology to enhance your students’ development of creativity\, communication\, collaboration\, and critical thinking skills. Rob highlights: \n\nTips for incorporating science\, coding\, and design in your classroom—even with limited time and resources.\nBest practices for engaging your students with data-collection technology.\nWhere to find resources aligned to educational standards.\nStrategies to overcome gender stereotypes in coding and robotics.\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to teachers and librarians of middle and junior high school grade levels. \n“Statistics\,” Code.org\, accessed July 30\, 2019. https://code.org/statistics\n \nAbout the Presenter \nFor the past 22 years\, Rob van Nood has been passionate about creating spaces and experiences where kids can explore and pursue their passions. Rob has taught in public\, charter\, and independent schools and has worked with students from preK to 12th grade. Currently\, as Catlin Gabel School’s Educational Technology Specialist\, he supports teachers\, administrators\, and students to integrate technology\, making\, and tinkering into their learning experiences. Part of Rob’s responsibilities is to also find creative ways to bring the world of coding into the lives of students through integrated projects. As the co-founder and lead educational designer at Tinker Camp (www.tinkercamp.org)\, he runs tinkering and maker workshops for educators across the Portland\, OR\, and Vancouver\, WA\, metro areas. \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\nVernier Software & Technology is committed to teachers and to developing creative ways to teach and learn science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM) using hands-on science. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces\, sensors\, and graphing/analysis software.
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SUMMARY:Comprehensive Assessment Systems 101
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kate Pechacek\, M.Ed. C&I\, Solutions Engineer\, Illuminate Education \nSponsored by Illuminate Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAssessments inform important decisions about student learning and needs\, like whether an intervention is working and which students are at-risk. But many educators face uncertainty around which assessments to use for which purposes—and how to use those key assessments correctly. \nWatch an edWebinar that deepens your understanding of effective assessment practices and increases your ability to impactfully use assessment data to support each student. \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, you will: \n\nUnpack assessment types\, differences\, purposes\, and best practices—and how they fit together into a comprehensive system that fuels a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS)\nLearn answers to common FAQs around assessments\nDiscover six steps for building a lean\, complete\, and cost-effective assessment system that meets the needs of all stakeholders\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to kindergarten through high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, assessment leaders\, instructional coaches\, data analysts\, data specialists\, and assessment specialists. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKate Pechacek is a solutions engineer with nearly 25 years of experience in teaching and learning. She started out in the classroom as a secondary math teacher before taking on roles as a secondary curriculum coordinator\, districtwide MTSS coordinator\, and director of secondary education. At Illuminate Education\, she works with educators nationwide to help them deepen and enrich their approaches to equity and leveraging data to support each student. \n \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nIlluminate Education partners with K-12 educators to equip them with data to serve the whole child and reach new levels of student performance. Our solution brings together holistic data and collaborative tools and puts them in the hands of educators. Illuminate supports over 17 million students and 5200 districts/schools.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T150000
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SUMMARY:MTSS 101: The Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jaime Harris\, Ed.S.\, NCSP\, School Psychologist and Co-Founder of eduCLIMBER\, Illuminate Education \nSponsored by Illuminate Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nMulti-tiered system of supports (MTSS) is a term we hear a lot. But it’s also surrounded by confusion. What do our teams need to know about MTSS? And how can we tell if our MTSS practices are effective? \nThis edWebinar will bolster your understanding of MTSS and increase your confidence in supporting an effective implementation in your own school or district. \nIn this edWebinar: \n\nExplore the essential components of an MTSS framework\nUnpack whole child data and comprehensive assessment systems\nLearn best practices for tracking interventions\, analyzing progress monitoring data\, evaluating effectiveness\, and more\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to kindergarten through high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, MTSS coordinators\, PBIS coordinators\, RTL coordinators\, school psychologists\, school counselors\, instructional coaches\, SPED coordinators and teachers\, and data analysts. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJaime Harris is a school psychologist with over 15 years of experience supporting the needs of students\, parents\, and educators and helping to build multi-tiered systems of support\, with a particular interest in social-emotional learning and mental health. She was a national nominee and was awarded the Wisconsin School Psychologist of the Year in 2014. Jaime is the co-founder of eduCLIMBER and a senior product manager at Illuminate Education\, where she has consulted and trained districts across the nation to build capacity around practical applications of data. \n \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nIlluminate Education partners with K-12 educators to equip them with data to serve the whole child and reach new levels of student performance. Our solution brings together holistic data and collaborative tools and puts them in the hands of educators. Illuminate supports over 17 million students and 5200 districts/schools.
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SUMMARY:Effective Professional Learning: The Secret Sauce for Successful Classroom Transformations
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Mark Benigni\, Superintendent\, Meriden Public Schools\, CT; Barbara Haeffner\, Director of Curriculum and Instructional Technology\, Meriden Public Schools\, CT; and Susan Moore\, Supervisor of Blended Learning\, Meriden Public Schools\, CT \nProgram Host and Moderator: Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN Empowered Superintendents Initiative \nSponsored by ClassLink\nThis edWebinar series is co-hosted by CoSN and edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nDespite decades of existing research\, school district professional development programs often fail to demonstrate any measurable improvement in teacher and student classroom practice. One of the most critical keys to an effective\, well-designed\, professional development program is a coordinated leadership strategy for planning and delivering professional learning experiences within a school district. \nIn this edWebinar\, the superintendent\, the director of curriculum and instructional technology\, and the supervisor of blended learning in the Meriden Public School District in Connecticut share the collaborative work they do to assure that professional learning experiences for teachers\, administrators and staff in their school district is impactful and effective in changing classroom practice across their district. \nThe Meriden Public Schools leadership team reviews several factors that school leaders must consider as they plan for and evaluate district professional learning opportunities. The team also shares how they implement three critical guidelines for professional learning that result in improved classroom practice: \n\nFocusing on specific content areas\nHands-on learning\nDirectly connecting the professional learning experience to classroom daily practice\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular value to school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nMark D. Benigni\, Ed.D. has been an educator for over 20 years and begins his 10th year as Superintendent of the Meriden Public Schools. Dr. Benigni served as a teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, and Mayor of the City of Meriden. In addition to leading the Meriden Public Schools to its highest academic scores in district history\, Dr. Benigni has presented at national conferences\, taught doctorate classes\, and published a book and numerous articles. He was recognized as CoSN’s 2018 Empowered Superintendent\, a 2015 Education Week Leaders to Learn From\, and one of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce’s Ten Outstanding Young Americans. The Meriden Public Schools has received awards from CoSN\, the Learning Counsel\, NSBA\, Digital Promise\, District Administration\, and Edutopia. Dr. Benigni is currently the co-chair of the Connecticut Association of Urban Superintendents\, as well as 1st vice president of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents. \n \nBarbara Haeffner\, Director of Curriculum and Instructional Technology for the Meriden Public Schools\, has a unique position that draws on her strong background and experience with curricula content and technology integration. Her leadership has transformed the district into a 1:1 digital learning environment where technology is embedded in all aspects of curricula. As a member of central office\, she was a recipient of the 2017 CoSN Team Award. She is an advisory member of the CoSN Driving K-12 Innovation Committee\, CoSN Emerging Technologies Committee\, and CoSN Awards Committee. Barbara has presented at numerous state and national conferences including ISTE\, American Association of School Administrators (AASA)\, and FETC. Her work has led to the district’s recognition as Edutopia Schools that Work\, Google Reference District\, and Schools of TechXcellence. Barbara welcomes visitors to the district to observe digital learning in action. \n \nSusan Moore\, Supervisor of Blended Learning\, supports blended learning models to enhance student-centered practices in the Meriden Public Schools. Susan is instrumental in developing district innovations including: Personalized Learning Experiences\, a student-designed\, credit-earning experience in which students explore a talent\, interest or career option; I’m Charged!\, a teacher recognition program featuring teachers utilizing G-Suite\, integrating technology\, and showcasing their model classrooms; and Embedded Coaching\, a professional learning community of instructional coaches supporting teachers by strengthening technology skills and enhancing learning through improved integration of technology. As a member of CoSN\, Susan was the recipient of the CoSN Team Award and is an advisory member of the CoSN Driving K-12 Innovation Committee. Susan’s support of G-Suite professional learning for all staff and students led to the district’s recognition as a Google Reference District. She has presented at numerous state and national conferences including CoSN\, ISTE\, and CT Alliance Convening. \n \nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s Empowered Superintendents Initiative. Ann served as Executive Director\, Educational Technology in the Klein Independent School District\, near Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 professional educators serving 50\,000 students. Ann served as co-chair of Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology\, 2006-2020. Today\, Ann is based in Los Angeles working as a public speaker\, writer\, and education consultant focused on leadership and planning to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the Project Tomorrow advisory council and is a leadership consultant with Executive Service Corps of Southern California\, serving non-profit associations. Ann co-authored Life Lessons in Leadership\, a guide for leaders ages eight to 88.\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\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. \n CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education.
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SUMMARY:Growing Together:  Developing and Sustaining a Community of Practice in Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kathi Gillaspy\, M.Ed.\, Director of Technical Assistance\, AnLar; and Megan Vinh\, Ph.D.\, Advanced Technical Assistance Specialist\, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute\, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nCommunities of practice\, or CoPs\, have been used for many years to share and grow the knowledge and skills of professionals and to solve common problems. In early childhood\, we have a unique opportunity to lead our own professional development and to support each other’s practice through CoPs\, but it’s often difficult to know how to get started or how to sustain a community once it’s begun. Too often\, we wait for someone else to “be in charge” of our learning and offer opportunities in which we can participate. This edWebinar will explore the benefits of advancing our own learning through a CoP and offer tips and strategies to lead a community from its inception through its implementation. Through this edWebinar\, we explore strategies to: \n\nDevelop a shared vision and structure for a community of practice.\nLeverage tools to invite members and to build the community among members.\nBuild and sustain member engagement\, investment\, and participation.\nMaster facilitation skills.\nUse evaluation to ensure ongoing improvement of members’ experiences.\n\nReal-life examples\, checklists\, and ideas from existing communities of practice are shared so that you can begin thinking about your own CoP. Take charge of your own learning and ability to solve problems of practice with your peers! Come learn about CoPs and how to use them to promote collaboration and ongoing professional learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK teachers and early childhood program leaders and practitioners. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKathi Gillaspy is the director of technical assistance at AnLar\, a firm that provides research and policy analysis\, technical assistance\, and communications and IT development in the areas of education\, human services\, and management. Prior to coming to AnLar\, she was an early intervention and early childhood special education provider and program director\, as well as a national technical assistance provider in those same areas. She is an expert in early intervention and early childhood special education\, long-term systems change\, state early childhood systems\, and professional development. She has led many communities of practice and currently is co-lead of the Division for Early Childhood’s (DEC) CoP Development Committee. \n \nMegan Vinh is an advanced technical assistance specialist at the Frank Porter Graham (FPG) Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is the principal investigator (PI) for the STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education Center and co-PI of the Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA) Center. She has facilitated numerous communities of practice and is a member of the DEC CoP Development committee\, which supports the work of facilitators of communities of practice in early childhood. \n  \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nGryphon House\, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.
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SUMMARY:Building STEAM Confidence and Creativity in Middle School
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Greg Kent\, Technology Coordinator\, Kailua Elementary School (HI)\nHosted by Dr. Jenny Nash\, Head of Education Solutions Design Team and Curriculum Specialist\, LEGO® Education \nSponsored by LEGO® Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEvery student starts out creative and playful. Unfortunately\, children start losing that edge and their confidence to try things as they age. In this edWebinar\, watch Greg Kent\, Technology Coordinator at Kailua Elementary School and Dr. Jenny Nash from the LEGO® Education team to learn how to help reverse the trend in your school by providing enriching experiences that build creativity and confidence with learning through play. This edWebinar demonstrates different approaches educators can take in order to integrate hands-on manipulatives to teach core competencies in science\, technology\, engineering\, and math (STEM) to allow students to experience learning in a meaningful way. Using the element of play\, students learn the value of teamwork\, collaboration\, and creative problem-solving\, which unlocks their potential and enables them to shape their own futures. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to middle school teachers\, school and district leaders\, and STEAM and STEM-focused educators.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nGreg Kent was born and raised on the island of Oahu\, Hawaii. He is the technology coordinator at Kailua Elementary School. He is the IT/EleMakery manager of the school and develops meaningful technology integrated units to co-teach with teachers. Greg wants to empower students to change their world. \n \nAbout the Host \nDr. Jenny Nash serves as the education lead for LEGO® Education North America\, where she provides direction and leadership in delivering meaningful education opportunities\, curriculum\, and professional learning for districts and schools. Previously\, Jenny served as Director of Clinical Experiences and Director of Professional Development Schools at Marshall University\, where she conducted STEM outreach and worked with student teacher candidates. She was also a general science teacher for middle and high school in West Virginia. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Marshall University\, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Florida. \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 \nLEGO® Education offers hands-on\, playful STEAM learning experiences based on the LEGO® system of bricks\, hardware\, software\, and content for students and their teachers in early learning\, primary\, and secondary education as well as through after-school programs and competitions. These solutions create an environment for active\, collaborative learning where students build skills for their future\, a lifelong love for learning\, and confidence in their ability to learn and solve problems\, setting them up for lifelong success.
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SUMMARY:Create Safe and Equitable Learning Environments through Ethical Decision-Making
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Josh Parker\, Director\, Unbound Ed; and Toni Thompson\, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources\, San Antonio ISD (TX)\nHosted by Meredith Christiansen\, Strategic Advisor\, ETS \nSponsored by ETS ProEthica \nWe’re sorry but the recording for this edWebinar is no longer available.  \nTo support student achievement\, educators often go beyond their roles as instructors—they must also be prepared to handle students’ social-emotional needs in situations where students may be at high risk. These demands increase the inherent risks and vulnerabilities in the profession. As a result\, educators face daily ethical dilemmas in their interactions with students\, colleagues\, and the community. \nBy creating a safe and equitable learning environment\, we recognize risk and develop a decision-making framework based on professional ethics. Josh Parker draws on his experiences as a teacher\, campus leader\, compliance specialist\, and director for Unbound Ed to explore ethical decisions that may impact instructional effectiveness. Josh also examines how ethics relates to the goal of providing a safe and equitable learning environment for all learners. \nJosh is joined by Toni Thompson\, an administrator with extensive experience educating students with profound emotional needs. Ms. Thompson serves as a school district human resources director assisting educators with navigating dilemmas they face. She shares a framework for ethical decision-making that has been used in her district\, and you’ll learn how this framework and collaborative discussion supports educators in navigating risks. \nLearn how district and campus leaders can develop a standard of care and a culture of transparency and accountability for ethical behavior with take back resources and strategies you can use in your school or district. This edWebinar is moderated by ETS’s Meredith Christiansen\, a champion for the professional ethics in education. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK through high school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and HR leadership.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJosh Parker’s mission in education and life is to “help people and solve problems.” Throughout his career\, he has achieved both goals. He has served students and teachers within the Baltimore/Washington D.C. corridor as an ELA instructional coach\, language arts department chair\, secondary language arts teacher\, professor\, and compliance specialist. He now serves teachers\, administrators\, and educational leaders throughout the country as the director of engagement and programs at Unbound Ed. Josh\, a Teaching Channel Laureate and Education Week writer\, was also a Lowell Milken Unsung Hero (2017)\, N.E.A. Global Fellow (2013)\, and Maryland Teacher of the Year (2012). \n \nToni Thompson has served as the associate superintendent of human resources in the San Antonio Independent School District for more than 18 years. Prior to her current position\, she was an administrative officer in human resources where her work focused largely on employee relations\, performance management\, and leadership development. Earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Southwest Texas State University\, she pursued elementary education and special education as a course of study with an emphasis on working with children with emotional disturbances. Toni continues to develop professionally\, currently fulfilling requirements to become a certified professional coach. She is the district trainer for a suite of Vital Smarts products to include Crucial Conversations\, Crucial Accountability\, and Influencer. She has also participated in the Negotiation Project training at Harvard University and mediation training provided by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. \n \nAbout the Host \nMeredith Christiansen\, National Director of ProEthica\, ETS Professional Educator Programs\, joined ETS in 2005 and has led several state and national programs including ETS’s English learner initiative. Currently\, she leads business development for the ProEthica program. \n \nJoin the Professional Learning & Practice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nETS draws upon its seven decades of expertise as a nonprofit educational assessment and research organization to pioneer innovative ways for people to show what they know and can do. Our belief in the life-changing power of learning is at the root of everything we do — it’s behind the tools we develop for teachers\, the research that inspires educational progress\, and the commitment we make to enable opportunity for learners around the world. \n\n \nETS\, the ETS logo\, and PROETHICA are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Service (ETS)\, used under license.
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SUMMARY:The Vocabulary Edge for English Learners: Building on Their Strengths
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Elfrieda Hiebert\, Author of Scholastic W.O.R.D.\, President and CEO of TextProject.org\, Research Associate at the University of California\, Santa Cruz \nSponsored by Scholastic Digital Solutions \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nHow do we best support the vocabulary\, comprehension\, and knowledge-building of our English Learners? By building on their strengths! English Learners (ELs) typically have a great sense of language. They are more sensitive to language. They can listen for a language’s sounds and are tuned in to the fact that they might not have a word for a particular concept in English. Developing a solid foundation in core vocabulary\, which represents the key ideas about the world which ELs already have\, is fundamental to supporting ELs in accessing their existing knowledge. By following Dr. Hiebert’s research-based principles\, ELs become equipped with both the context and fluency required to understand the majority of text that they read—allowing them to later learn more difficult and rarer words with greater ease. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn: \n\nThe advantages of introducing core vocabulary as the foundation for success in English language learning and literacy\nThe importance of engaging ELs on the meaningfulness of language in early learning experiences\nHow morphological connections can rapidly expand students’ vocabularies\nHow to develop the background knowledge that underlies strong comprehension skills\nWhy the repetition of content and incorporating an intrinsically motivating feedback loop is especially critical for students who are learning English as an additional language\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK through elementary teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Elfrieda “Freddy” Hiebert is a vocabulary acquisition expert\, renowned researcher and author of Scholastic W.O.R.D. She has had a lifelong career as a literacy educator and has scanned and studied 10\,000 children’s texts to discover the 2\,500 morphological word families that students will encounter 90% of the time. She is the president and CEO of TextProject.org and is a research associate at the University of California\, Santa Cruz. She is a fellow of the American Research Association and was awarded a William S. Gray Citation of Merit by the International Reading Association for outstanding contributions to the field of reading. \nJoin the Helping ELL/ESL Students Succeed community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nScholastic Education’s digital solutions help educators impact their students’ literacy achievement where it’s needed most. Through access to 1000s of high-quality ebooks and research-based digital literacy tools\, their child-centric digital products develop students’ literacy skills leading to fluent readers for life.
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SUMMARY:Competition in Education Supports Computational Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Todd Ensign\, Program Manager\, Education Resource Center\, NASA’s Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility\, Fairmont\, WV; and Stephanie Oster\, STEM Teacher\, The Benjamin School\, North Palm Beach\, FL\nHosted by Graham Celine\, Vice President of Marketing\, Intelitek \nSponsored by CoderZ \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nLearning through competition can help develop and nurture students within the paradigm of computational thinking. In this edWebinar\, we discuss how competitions help new generations of students with self-expression and the ability to analyze and solve problems. During competitions\, students are pushed beyond their comfort zone\, in the public arena\, with public speaking\, and more. \nWe also discuss the field of educational robotics and its roots in the constructionist philosophy of Seymour Papert. Since the partnership between the MIT Media Lab and LEGO®\, the Mindstorms ER platform has spawned generations of tools and tournaments to engage students\, but it has reached only a handful of students due to the limitations of time\, cost\, hardware\, and more. In today’s world\, it is essential that our students are able to identify and solve problems by leveraging the power of computing and coding\, i.e. computational thinking. \nHow can your classroom or school participate in a competition? What if you don’t have dedicated coding or robotics instructors? How can you inherently prepare students for the challenges ahead\, and allow students to engage in peer to peer teaching\, problem-solving\, and team communication? \nIn this edWebinar\, we cover the impact of learning through competition on students’ knowledge\, skills\, and career path. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to middle school teachers\, school and district leaders\, STEM coordinators\, computer science coordinators\, and robotics and ASP coordinators.\n  \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Todd Ensign is the program manager of the Education Resource Center at NASA’s Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility in Fairmont\, West Virginia. Todd has been developing and delivering professional development in STEM for 20 years\, and with his team at NASA\, trains over 1\,000 educators and students\, loans classroom kits\, and manages 12 unique competitive robotics programs in West Virginia that impact over 20\,000 students annually. He is the proud father of an amazing seven-year-old son Ian\, is the founder and president of the West Virginia Rocketry Association\, and spends much of his free time trail running\, rock climbing\, skiing\, and kayaking. \n \nMrs. Stephanie Oster serves as the middle school science department chairperson\, as well as a life science and marine biology teacher at The Benjamin School in North Palm Beach\, Florida. She coordinates STEM initiatives regarding Florida ecology\, life science\, physics\, chemistry\, and marine biology. Stephanie integrates innovation and the application of STEM for all academic disciplines in the middle school community. She also engages the community in reverse engineering\, robotics\, biotechnology\, engineering design\, and most recently coding in the newly constructed Maglio Family STEM Center. She is a sign language interpreter and New Jersey certified as a highly qualified science teacher. Stephanie holds an M.S. in STEM education and a B.A. in marketing. \n \nJoin the Computer Science & STEM Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nCoderZ is an innovative and fun learning platform for students to engage in robotics\, computer science\, and STEM to foster 21st-century skills. Using simulated 3D virtual robots\, students solve missions that develop creativity\, critical thinking\, collaboration\, and an appreciation for technology. The Cyber Robotics Coding Competition (CRCC) is an online competition designed to be interactive and exciting as students learn how robots work and expand their knowledge of STEM careers.
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SUMMARY:Character Education: Interview with Medal of Honor Recipient Michael Thornton (Vietnam War)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWatch an interview with Medal of Honor Recipient Michael Thornton. This interview is presented by the Medal of Honor Character Development Program and is an inspiring learning opportunity for middle and high school classes to hear directly from an American hero. Interviews with Medal of Honor Recipients are part of the Medal of Honor Character Development Program\, a free program that helps students build character and promotes responsible citizenship through a deeper understanding of stories of courage and sacrifice. Before watching the recorded edWebinar\, we encourage teachers to review Thornton’s story with their class. \nMichael Thornton was awarded the Medal of Honor for risking his life while participating in a daring operation against enemy forces in Vietnam. Thornton was directly responsible for saving the life of his superior officer and enabling the safe extraction of his fellow patrol members from an enemy-occupied base. Thornton\, along with a U.S. Navy lieutenant\, accompanied a Vietnamese Navy SEAL patrol on an intelligence gathering and prisoner capture operation against an enemy-occupied naval river base. The patrol came under heavy fire from a numerically superior force. The patrol called in support and then engaged the enemy in a fierce firefight before moving back to the waterline to prevent encirclement. Upon learning that the lieutenant had been hit by enemy fire and was believed to be dead\, Thornton returned through a hail of fire and succeeded in removing the seriously wounded and unconscious man to the water’s edge. He then inflated the lieutenant’s lifejacket and towed him seaward for approximately two hours until picked up by support craft. \nStudents must view the program with their teacher\, and are not permitted to log in on their own. \nAbout the Presenter \nFor conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while participating in a daring operation against enemy forces. PO Thornton\, as Assistant U.S. Navy Advisor\, along with a U.S. Navy lieutenant serving as Senior Advisor\, accompanied a 3-man Vietnamese Navy SEAL patrol on an intelligence gathering and prisoner capture operation against an enemy-occupied naval river base. Launched from a Vietnamese Navy junk in a rubber boat\, the patrol reached land and was continuing on foot toward its objective when it suddenly came under heavy fire from a numerically superior force. The patrol called in naval gunfire support and then engaged the enemy in a fierce firefight\, accounting for many enemy casualties before moving back to the waterline to prevent encirclement. Upon learning that the Senior Advisor had been hit by enemy fire and was believed to be dead\, PO Thornton returned through a hail of fire to the lieutenant’s last position; quickly disposed of two enemy soldiers about to overrun the position\, and succeeded in removing the seriously wounded and unconscious Senior Naval Advisor to the water’s edge. He then inflated the lieutenant’s lifejacket and towed him seaward for approximately 2 hours until picked up by support craft. By his extraordinary courage and perseverance\, PO Thornton was directly responsible for saving the life of his superior officer and enabling the safe extraction of all patrol members\, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. \n \nAbout the Host \nCathy Ehlers Metcalf joined the Medal of Honor Character Development Program as Vice President of Education in 2015 after serving as a Regional Curriculum Trainer. Cathy taught college-level writing for over 33 years in Southern California. Cathy’s father was a World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. Those experiences gave Cathy a great respect for both the Medal of Honor and a passion for service to our Nation’s Veterans. \n \nJoin The Medal of Honor Character Development Program community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe Medal of Honor Character Development Program is a curriculum resource built on the values of courage\, commitment\, sacrifice\, citizenship\, integrity\, and patriotism. Its living history videos and accompanying lessons teach students that ordinary people can meet great challenges and make the world around them a better place. Each lesson highlights skills such as writing\, collaboration\, and critical thinking. With two available curriculum options (elementary and secondary)\, the resources are appropriate for K-12 students and beyond. Assignments and activities fit efficiently into existing disciplines\, time periods\, and schedules.
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SUMMARY:Transition Plans for Students with Autism: A Recipe for Success
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Julie Collison\, M.Ed.\, Transition Coordinator\, Monarch Center for Autism \nSponsored by Monarch Center for Autism\, STAR Autism Support\, and VizZle \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEffective transition plans contain many “ingredients” – from backward planning\, to activities of daily living\, to work experiences. Each transition plan should achieve the outcome-focused\, individualized goals set for that student. During this edWebinar\, viewers will learn how to combine essential ingredients to create and implement successful and customized transition plans for their students. Viewers will leave this recorded edWebinar with ideas\, resources\, tools\, and answers to their questions. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to middle through high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, and transition coordinators\, specialists\, and facilitators. \nFor additional information\, please consider watching Julie’s previous edWebinars on transition planning: “Navigating the Transition into Adult Services\,” “Transition Planning for Individuals with Autism\,” and “Creating & Implementing Effective Transition Plans for Adolescents with Autism.” \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJulie Collison\, M.Ed. joined Monarch Center for Autism in 2016. She attended Kent State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in special education\, with a focus on reading. She then went on to earn a master’s degree in special education and a Transition-to-Work endorsement. Julie came to Monarch with experiences as an intervention specialist\, a job placement coordinator\, and a program manager. Julie serves as the transition coordinator at Monarch\, where she oversees a caseload of 105 transition-age students. \n  \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nMonarch Center for Autism\, a division of Bellefaire JCB\, is located in Cleveland\, Ohio. Monarch offers a comprehensive array of programs and services for individuals ages three through adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Highlights\, which incorporate Monarch’s visual language treatment model\, include a preschool; day school for children\, adolescents & young adults; transition education program; summer & extended school year programs; therapeutic residential treatment program; adult vocational & supported living programs; and community training. \n \nSTAR Autism Support (SAS) provides curriculum materials\, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with students with autism. Our mission is to help others successfully implement research-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques. We want every child with autism to receive effective instruction! \n \nVizZle provides a library of more than 14\,000 lessons and the tools and media to customize them or create your own from scratch. The lessons can be tailored to any grade level\, assigned to any student\, and played on iPad or Android tablets\, laptop or desktop computers. Data is tracked automatically. This award-winning software is developed collaboratively with educators.
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SUMMARY:Assignment Analysis: Intersections Between Instructional Power and Learner Variability
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tanji Reed Marshall\, Ph.D.\, Senior Practice Associate\, The Education Trust; and Medha Tare\, Ph.D.\, Senior Research Scientist\, Learner Variability Project\, Digital Promise\nHosted by Barbara Pape\, Communications Director\, Learner Variability Project\, Digital Promise Global \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nTeachers have tremendous instructional power to make decisions about what and how students learn (Reed Marshall\, 2017). This power is exercised in myriad ways that influence the access students have to a rigorous education. Additionally\, teachers’ knowledge about their students is often influenced by biases that exist as part of the human experience. This edWebinar will make connections between instructional power\, teacher’s decision making\, and how these factors influence the ways teachers assign work to their students. \nResearch by The Education Trust (2015\, 2016) and TNTP (2018) have revealed that the quality of assignments many students receive is far below grade-level standards required for students to meet the demands of college and career. Additionally\, this research has revealed that teachers\, by and large\, do not believe that the students they educate are capable of handling rigorous classwork. Such beliefs\, as much research has demonstrated\, negatively influence the degree to which students have opportunities to engage with high-challenge work and more importantly\, the belief systems teachers have about their students directly affect whether students have access to relevant assignments and are pushed toward high levels of achievement. \nIn this edWebinar: \n\nBetter understand why classroom assignments are a powerful lens for viewing teaching and learning.\nDiscover why choice and relevancy are two powerful levers for engaging learners that educators can use to increase student motivation and engagement.\nReview research on student motivation and how it connects to other factors of learning\nSee examples of homework assignments that keep expectations high for all students.\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of all grade levels. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nTanji Reed Marshall\, Ph.D.\, is the senior practice associate for P-12 literacy at Ed Trust. She works on the organization’s Equity in Motion practice team\, focused on literacy assignment analysis work. Prior to joining Ed Trust\, Dr. Reed Marshall worked in the Office of Academic Programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to prepare the school of education’s accreditation with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. She also has served as Associate Superintendent of Curriculum & Camp Instruction – Literacy Specialist in North Carolina’s Charlotte–Mecklenburg Schools\, as a Title I literacy coach\, and as an elementary and middle school classroom teacher. Dr. Reed Marshall holds a doctorate in curriculum and instruction\, with an emphasis on teacher practice with high-achieving African American students\, from Virginia Tech; a master’s degree in English education\, with a focus on critical literacy\, from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte; and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Boston College. \n \nMedha Tare\, Ph.D.\, has more than ten years of experience conducting applied research in the learning sciences. She enjoys translating research to non-academic audiences so it can be used by practitioners in the classroom and by the learners themselves. She is currently the senior research scientist for the Learner Variability Project\, leading the synthesis of research on learners’ strengths and challenges and evaluating the impact of the project’s work on learners across the country. She holds a B.A. from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Michigan. \n \nAbout the Host \nBarbara Pape is the communications director for the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise Global (DPG). 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 Miliken-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 \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.
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