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SUMMARY:Science of Reading Misconceptions: Setting the Record Straight
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Natalie Wexler\, Education Writer and Author; and Cassandra Wheeler\, Director of LETRS State Success\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs the Science of Reading gains national recognition\, several misconceptions about what it is and includes continue to circulate. This gold-standard body of research provides a basis for effective literacy instruction and continues to evolve as experts learn more about how we learn to read. Dispelling these myths and ensuring the Science of Reading is accessible for all educators will help all students achieve literacy. \nView this edWebinar with Natalie Wexler\, acclaimed education writer and author of The Knowledge Gap\, and Cassandra Wheeler\, Director of LETRS State Success at Lexia\, as they discuss common misunderstandings about the Science of Reading and provide research-backed responses to help everyone understand this valuable body of work—and what it means for student success in the classroom. Viewers learn the truth behind the most prevalent Science of Reading myths and hear directly from Natalie about finding common ground on literacy and ensuring educators are equipped with the necessary skills to get kids reading. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nNatalie Wexler is the author of The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America’s Broken Education System—and How to Fix It (Avery 2019) and the co-author\, with Judith C. Hochman\, of The Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grades (Jossey-Bass 2017). She is also the host of “Reading Comprehension Revisited\,” a six-episode series for the Knowledge Matters Podcast. \n \nCassandra Wheeler is a proud “Poet” of the 1990 graduating class at Sidney Lanier High School of Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) in Alabama. In 1994\, following undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood education\, Cassandra returned home to MPS and began her career as an educator at Morningview Elementary School. After earning her master’s degree and administrative certification\, Cassandra joined the Alabama Reading Initiative\, where she authored Alabama’s Reading First Initiative grant and managed Alabama’s statewide DIBELS pilot. In 2004\, after serving the children of Alabama for ten years\, Cassandra expanded her outreach to impact the life trajectories of students everywhere by joining the (then) Voyager Expanded Learning organization. Now\, as the newly merged Lexia Learning\, Cassandra serves the organization as the Director of LETRS State Success. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin The Science of Reading community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nLexia®\, a Cambium Learning Group company\, is the Structured Literacy expert. For nearly 40 years\, the company has focused solely on literacy\, and today provides science of reading-based solutions for both students and educators. With robust offerings for differentiated instruction\, personalized learning\, assessment\, and professional learning\, Lexia helps more learners read\, write\, and speak with confidence. For more information\, visit www.lexialearning.com. \n\n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/scienceofreading20231212/
CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:Work-Based Learning: Strategies for Enhancing Student Outcomes and Career Readiness
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Shannon Shelton\, Director\, Work-Based Learning\, North Kansas City School District (MO); and Kelly Cooper\, Chief Secondary Academic Officer\, Iredell-Statesville School District (NC) \nSponsored by EVERFI from Blackbaud \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWork-based learning (WBL) is an educational approach that integrates classroom instruction with real-world work experiences\, allowing students to apply academic\, technical\, and employability skills in authentic settings. WBL can benefit students by increasing their motivation\, engagement\, and achievement\, as well as preparing them for college and career success. View this edLeader Panel to learn about: \n\nKey components and best practices of WBL\nHow to design and implement WBL programs in your schools and districts\nHow to leverage partnerships with employers and community organizations\n\nYou hear from experts and practitioners who have successfully implemented WBL programs and witnessed their positive impacts on students and communities. Join us for this interactive and informative session and discover how WBL can transform your students’ learning and future opportunities. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to school and district leaders of the high school levels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nWith over a decade of educational experience\, Shannon C. Shelton has a knack for making meaningful connections with various stakeholders and an insatiable appetite for empowering students to unleash and maximize their untapped potential. Shannon is on a mission to transform education through college-and-career-readiness structures. Over time\, her role evolved from serving as a K-12 grade-level teacher\, educational advisor\, lead college and career coordinator\, assistant principal\, and principal. Currently\, Shannon passionately serves as Director for Work-Based Learning in the North Kansas City School District. Her primary role is to build district-level systems of support in maintaining business and community pathway partners by using work-based learning experiences to shed light on the invaluable talent that students bring to organizations. She firmly believes that this will positively impact classroom learning\, increase community involvement\, and provide solutions to the demands of our ever-changing workforce. \n \nKelly Cooper\, a resident of Statesville\, North Carolina\, brings a distinctive blend of corporate expertise and educational leadership to her role as the Chief Secondary Academic Officer for Iredell-Statesville Schools. With a solid foundation in funds management gained at Bank One in WV\, Ms. Cooper seamlessly transitioned to the field of education\, leveraging her corporate background to make classroom instruction relevant and engaging for students. \nThroughout her career in education\, Ms. Cooper has excelled in various capacities\, demonstrating her effectiveness as a Business Education teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, and several district-level roles. Her commitment to bridging core content instruction with Career and Technical Education is a genuine passion that she has translated into tangible initiatives. \nIn her journey from the realm of corporate finance to educational leadership\, Ms. Cooper remains committed to providing a Rigorous\, Relevant\, and Engaging education for ALL students. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the College\, Career\, and Life Readiness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ccss20231212/
CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Career Education,College and Career Readiness,CTE: Career and Tech Ed,Leadership/Administration
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SUMMARY:Practical Ways to Help Kids Focus in the Early Childhood Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Keriann Wilmot\, Pediatric Occupational Therapist\, Toy Expert\, and Author\nModerated by Dr. Laura Wilhelm\, Vice President for Professional Learning\, Kaplan Early Learning Company \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe early childhood classroom is an amazing place for learning. For kids in that three- to five-year-old age range\, it can be difficult for them to transition between so many activities while staying focused and on task to get through the day. The goal of this edWebinar is to help early childhood teachers learn practical ways to engage kids in the early childhood classroom that will ultimately help them self-regulate so they can focus on learning while having fun. \nViewers learn to incorporate sensory self-regulation strategies by designing solid classroom routines\, adding movement opportunities like brain breaks as well as using flexible seating and other manipulatives like fidgets to help kids participate to the best of their abilities. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to early childhood teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKeri Wilmot is a pediatric occupational therapist\, author\, and toy expert with 23+ years of experience working with children with sensory processing challenges and learning and thinking differences. One of Keri’s primary responsibilities when working in the public school system was to evaluate children who were “failing” in their private preschool or daycare placements. Keri published Wired Differently: A Teacher’s Guide to Understanding Sensory Processing Challenges to help teachers learn strategies to create a more positive\, successful early childhood experience. Keri is an expert consultant to Understood.org where she leads a sensory and movement challenges group in the Wunder app. In 2009\, Keri began sharing toy recommendations and play tips on her website\, ToyQueen.com. Her expertise has been sought after by all major toy companies\, and she is a current judge for the Spielwarenmesse ToyAward\, a prestigious honor awarded to toys and games internationally. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAs the Vice President for Professional Learning at Kaplan\, Laura Wilhelm\, Ed.D. draws on decades of experience teaching young children and early childhood professionals\, starting with toddlers in the 1980s\, followed by PreK-third grade in urban and suburban schools\, and as a university lab school director. Since earning her doctorate in ECE curriculum and instruction in 1999\, she has served as a program director\, full professor\, national validator for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)\, and a site visitor for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Programs (CAEP). She enjoys planning professional development\, speaking at conferences\, leading study tours\, visiting early education programs around the world\, and returning home to her family. She is the author of The Neglected Child: How to Recognize\, Respond\, and Prevent (2013); Treasure Baskets: Heuristic Learning for Infants and Toddlers (2017); Enticing Environments for People Under Three (2021); and Living Loose Parts: Creatures of Curiosity (coming in 2024)\, all from Gryphon House. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Classroom Management for Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFor more than 50 years\, Kaplan Early Learning Company has been a champion for play. From our research-based curricula to enriching classroom environments and innovative technology solutions\, Kaplan’s products and services inspire a lifelong love of learning in children and educators. We are architects of learning good and defenders of the imagination. We live for inseparable bonds and open minds. We encourage the eager and inspire the inspirers. We transform lives through play.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/classroommanagement20231213/
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management and Practices,Early Childhood Learning,Mental Health and Wellness,PreK-K Programs,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Connecting Read Alouds to the Science of Reading
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Molly Ness\, Former Classroom Teacher\, Reading Researcher\, Teacher Educator\, and Author \nSponsored by Solution Tree \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWith so much focus on students’ foundational skills\, we cannot afford to overlook the unconstrained components of language comprehension. In this edWebinar\, author Dr. Molly Ness highlights the research showing the cognitive\, linguistic\, socio-emotional—and even physiological—benefits of read alouds. \nDespite their solid research basis\, 50-70% of teachers do not plan read alouds in advance! This session overviews a planning protocol for effective read alouds in PreK-8 in literacy blocks and content-area classrooms. Learning outcomes include: \n\nUnderstand the current trends and data around reading aloud in PreK-8 classrooms\nDevelop an understanding of a three-step planning process for read alouds\nUse read alouds to foster vocabulary development\, funds of knowledge\, and language comprehension\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-8 teachers. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Molly Ness is a former classroom teacher\, a reading researcher\, and a teacher educator. She spent 16 years as an Associate Professor of Childhood Education at Fordham University\, where she taught literacy methods coursework and doctoral courses in language\, literacy\, and learning. Her research focuses on reading comprehension\, teachers’ instructional decisions\, and dyslexia. In 2022\, Dr. Ness joined the nonprofit Learning Ally as the Vice President of Academic Content. She serves on the board of directors for the International Literacy Association and on the elementary advisory panel for Penguin Random House. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nSince 1998\, Solution Tree has worked to empower educators. We share your vision to transform education to ensure learning for all\, and we can help you make this vision a reality. No other professional learning company provides our unique blend of research-based\, results-driven services that improve learning outcomes for students.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20231213/
CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Building Leader Capability and Capacity in Workforce Strategy: Addressing Attraction\, Retention\, and Educator Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Baron R. Davis\, Superintendent in Residence\, PeopleBench; Dr. Tanya Wilson-Thevanesan\, Deputy Superintendent\, Fairport Central School District (NY); Chace Ramey\, Deputy Superintendent\, Iowa City Community School District (IA); and Fleur Johnston\, CEO and Founder\, PeopleBench \nSponsored by PeopleBench \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhen 80% of the cost of running schools is their adult workforce\, how is your district planning for the success\, engagement\, and retention of these amazing humans? In this edLeader Panel\, viewers learn about: \n\nTrends affecting the global school workforce landscape\nSchool workforce metrics that matter—exploring factors like diversity\, flexibility\, turnover\, resilience\, and culture\nThe role of workforce strategy in school improvement\nManaging workforce risk and creating opportunities to improve employee experience and impact\nDemocratizing and scaling workforce strategy capability and capacity\n\nLearn about PeopleBench’s cost-effective solution for building workforce strategy capability and effectiveness across districts and their schools. You hear from workforce strategists\, superintendents\, and district HR leaders about how PeopleBench is making a difference in these problems of practice and creating opportunities for impact. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Baron R. Davis is the former Superintendent of Richland School District Two in Columbia\, SC\, where he served as the first Black superintendent in the district’s 90-plus-year history. Dr. Davis’s groundbreaking career in education has seen advances in education outcomes and equity—driven by his focus on collective vision\, organizational effectiveness\, talent development\, and community and partner engagement. In his role as PeopleBench Superintendent-in-Residence\, Dr. Davis brings over two decades of experience in creating comprehensive\, high-achieving\, and inclusive K-12 education ecosystems. \n \nDr. Tanya Wilson-Thevanesan is the Deputy Superintendent for School Improvement and Community Engagement in Fairport Central School District. As an equity-driven leader\, Dr. Wilson-Thevanesan amplifies student voice and works to eliminate barriers and disparities impacting access. She is passionate about women in leadership and is committed to sponsoring and promoting women as cabinet members and superintendents. She leads professional development across the region in culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy and serves as a panelist and speaker on closing access gaps for women in educational leadership. \n \nR Chace Ramey currently serves as Deputy Superintendent for the Iowa City Community School District in Iowa City\, a role he has held since 2018. Chace has also served as Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources for Fairfax County Public Schools and Chief of Staff in Kansas City Public Schools. Having served in a variety of education settings\, his rich experience in education leadership is anchored to human capital strategy and development\, as well as leadership in implementing and sustaining districtwide systematic change. With a view that balances system needs with the impact on the individual experience\, Chace presents regionally and nationally on how the employee experience can improve the student experience and outcomes.  \n \nPeopleBench CEO and Founder Fleur Johnston has more than 20 years’ experience in workforce and digital transformation. Driven to create change for good\, Fleur founded PeopleBench with the aim of empowering school leaders to build amazing school workforces to achieve the best possible outcomes for students. Fleur is passionate about helping the education sector evolve based on the changing landscape of work\, the effects of technology\, and a global shift in expectations. Fleur believes that people must be at the heart of the future of education and that workforce strategy—underpinned by research\, data\, and metrics—will play a role in the path to better student\, and therefore social and economic\, outcomes globally. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership Practices for Innovative Leaders community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nPeopleBench is on a mission to make schools amazing places to work so they can be amazing places to learn. Our online platform provides school and district leaders with the tools to take an evidence-informed approach to workforce strategy in order to maximize their impact on student outcomes. \n\n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20231213/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Professional Development,School Culture/Climate,Teacher Development and Retention
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SUMMARY:5 Ways to Improve Foundational Skills Instruction Right Now: The Science of Reading in Practice Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Julia B. Lindsey\, Foundational Literacy Expert and Consultant\nModerated by Dr. Amanda Alexander\, Chief Academic Officer\, Scholastic \nSponsored by Scholastic Education Solutions \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin Dr. Julia B. Lindsey\, celebrated author of Reading Above the Fray\, in an edWebinar exploring the critical role of foundational skills and the research behind it. \nThe first in Scholastic’s Science of Reading in Practice edWebinar series\, Dr. Lindsey guides viewers through five evidence-based improvements they can make in their classrooms and districts right now. Educators walk away with a practical toolkit to transform their approach to foundational skills instruction. By the end of the session\, you: \n\nUnderstand the research behind foundational skills\nLearn five practical\, evidence-based swaps to improve foundational skills instruction\nAcquire actionable techniques to implement in the classroom right now\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \nAccess the entire series in any sequence of your choice! \nView Part 2 – 7 Modifications to Transform Reading Instruction: The Science of Reading in Practice Series\nView Part 3 – Accelerate Language Comprehension with the Strive-for-Five Framework: The Science of Reading in Practice Series\nView Part 4 – Big Words for Young Readers – Why We Must Start Earlier and How to Do It! The Science of Reading in Practice Series\nView Part 5 – Teach Reading the Way the Brain Works Best: The Science of Reading in Practice Series\nView Part 6 – Melissa and Lori Answer the Questions Educators Ask Most About Reading: The Science of Reading in Practice Series \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJulia B. Lindsey\, Ph.D. is an expert in early literacy development\, curriculum\, and instruction. She has worked with teachers\, districts\, curriculum developers\, and other organizations to help translate reading research into practice. Her previous partnerships include collaborating with the Boston Public Schools and the District of Columbia Public Schools to create content-connected decodable texts\, working with the Center for Black Educator Development to design and pilot a new Freedom Schools model focused on early literacy\, and advising publishing companies on research-based reading instruction. Dr. Lindsey holds a BS in psychology from Davidson College\, an MAT from Relay Graduate School of Education\, and a Ph.D. in educational studies\, specializing in literacy\, language\, and culture\, from the University of Michigan. She is a proud former elementary school teacher. She is currently the Early Literacy Manager for Reading Reimagined\, an inclusive research and development program. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Amanda Alexander serves as Scholastic’s Chief Academic Officer. In this role\, she leads research and validation efforts to ensure the efficacy of products\, the delivery of professional learning services\, and the company’s partnership with the Yale Child Study Center focusing on the intersection of literacy and health. Prior to joining Scholastic\, Dr. Alexander served as the Vice President of Policy and Partnership Development at Teachstone. With more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience\, the majority of Dr. Alexander’s service has been as a practitioner in the public sector. She has a B.A. in English and an M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction from Howard University\, an M.S.Ed. in educational leadership from Baruch College\, and a Ph.D. in education from American University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nScholastic Education Solutions provides teachers\, families\, and communities with the tools they need to support each and every child with print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12\, expert professional development\, family and community engagement\, and learning supports.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20231214/
CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction: Turning Assessment Data into Decisions and Success!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Susan M. Smartt\, Ph.D.\, Author and Literacy Consultant\, Smartt Educational Consulting; and Deborah R. Glaser\, Ed.D.\, Author and Literary Consultant\, Deborah R. Glaser\, Ed.D.\, LLC \nSponsored by Brookes Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nView this edWebinar with Susan M. Smartt\, Ph.D. and Deborah R. Glaser\, Ed.D. as they introduce you to the second edition of their book\, Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction. Find out what’s new and learn about the book’s updates on how to improve collaborative efforts for MTSS\, study assessment results\, and use those results to plan instruction that ensures students’ early reading success. \nThe new manual will help teachers apply systematic and explicit practices in their lesson planning and delivery. Find out how structured literacy contributes to effective assessment and teaching early reading for all students. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers of the elementary grades. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAs a Senior Research Associate at Vanderbilt University\, Dr. Susan M. Smartt engaged in research\, writing\, and teaching focused on improving teacher preparation in reading. Previously\, she was a national literacy consultant with state departments\, teacher preparation programs\, and local school districts. Her work focused on facilitating school reform\, implementing reading intervention for low-performing schools\, using data to inform practice\, developing Response to Intervention initiatives\, and implementing scientifically based literacy programs. \nDr. Smartt owned and directed a reading clinic for more than 20 years in which she provided comprehensive psychoeducational assessments\, dyslexia evaluations\, and tutoring services. She has been a classroom teacher\, a reading coach\, a reading specialist\, and a principal. She was an early contributor to the development of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) (Moats and Tolman\, 2017) and past president of the Tennessee branch of the International Dyslexia Association. \n \n \nDr. Deborah R. Glaser is a consultant\, author\, and teacher educator beloved for enriching teachers’ knowledge of reading and for her proven instructional methods. Following her teaching career\, she directed the educational arm of a non-profit dyslexia learning center where she developed programs to teach teachers and students. \nShe was an original National LETRS Trainer\, is a policy advisor to the National Council on Teacher Quality\, and regularly contributes to the evaluation of university programs that prepare our teachers to teach reading. Dr. Glaser is author and co-author of five books. Her most recent contributions to the field are Next STEPS\, Second Edition; Morpheme Magic: Lessons to Teach Morphological Awareness; Morphemes for Little Ones: Bringing the Magic of Language to K-3 Classrooms; and the online reading course The Reading Teacher’s Top Ten Tools: Instruction that Makes a Difference\, now hosted by 95% Group. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nFounded in 1978\, Brookes is an independent\, highly respected educational publishing company with a strong focus on helping all people—with and without disabilities—reach their potential. We publish 50+ new titles a year on screening and assessment\, early intervention\, inclusive and special education\, autism and other disabilities\, literacy\, behavior\, communication\, and more.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20231214/
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Data and Analytics,Early Literacy,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Proactive Leadership Regarding Cybersecurity in School Systems
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Peter J. Aiken\, Superintendent\, Central York School District (PA); Dr. Gustavo Balderas\, Superintendent\, Beaverton School District (OR); and Dr. Mark D. Benigni\, Superintendent of Schools\, Meriden Public Schools (CT)\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) \nThis edLeader Panel series is presented by CoSN and AASA.\nSponsored by ClassLink \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. This program may qualify for CoSN CETL® Recertification. \nCybersecurity continues to be the number-one technology concern among school leaders. School districts are prime targets for cyberattacks on their networks and data. Given the dire impact of cyberattacks on school systems\, it is incumbent upon school leaders to understand why school system leaders must make cybersecurity a priority and develop effective plans for preventing those attacks on their systems. Equally important for school leaders is knowing how to immediately respond if their district is the victim of a cyberattack. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, three superintendents engage in an interactive conversation as they share why cybersecurity is a leadership priority across their school districts. An overview of their recommended policies\, practices\, and procedures are discussed. Strategies for communicating the importance of cybersecurity both internally and externally are also reviewed. Access to multiple free CoSN cybersecurity resources are shared\, including the recently released CoSN NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Cybersecurity Framework Resource Alignment for K-12 tool. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of particular value to superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring school leaders. \nView all of the recent EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Peter Aiken currently serves as Superintendent of the Central York School District in Pennsylvania. His public education career spans 23 years. He previously served as Superintendent of Schools for the Manheim Central School District in Pennsylvania. Before holding that position\, he was Assistant Superintendent there for over two years. He also worked for Conrad Weiser Area School District as a middle school principal and virtual school director and as an assistant principal in the Pequea Valley School District. \nHis teaching career began at Blair Middle School in Norfolk\, Virginia\, before returning to Pennsylvania to teach 12th-grade English and serve as the district’s Department Chair in the Mars Area School District. He was also honorably discharged after serving three years in the United States Army Reserves. Dr. Aiken earned his bachelor’s degree in English education from Geneva College. He earned his master’s degree in education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his doctorate from Immaculata University. \n \nDr. Gustavo Balderas began his life as the child of migrant farm workers in Eastern Oregon and developed his love of learning and passion for education in Oregon Public Schools\, from kindergarten through his doctoral degree in educational leadership at the University of Oregon. Dr. Balderas has been an educator for 34 years. He started his career in education as a high school teacher and counselor in Oregon. He has served as a superintendent in California\, Washington State\, and Oregon and is currently the Superintendent of Schools in Beaverton\, the third-largest school system in Oregon with 40\,000 students. \nHis career highlights include being named the State of Oregon\, the AASA (The School Superintendents Association)\, and the National Association for Bilingual Education Superintendent of the Year; and the Oregon Latino Educator of the Year. Dr. Balderas is the current President of the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents and the President-Elect of AASA. \n \nMark D. Benigni\, Ed.D. has been an educator for over 25 years and is in his 14th year as Superintendent of the Meriden Public Schools. Dr. Benigni served as a teacher of special education in Meriden\, an assistant high school principal in Berlin\, and Principal of Cromwell High School. Dr. Benigni was elected as Mayor of Meriden for four terms. \nHe is the recipient of the 2020 AASA and CoSN’s Digital Superintendent of the Year Award. In 2015\, Education Week selected him as a Leader to Learn From. Dr. Benigni led Meriden Public Schools to be recognized as a 2021 Innovative District by the International Center for Leadership in Education and a 2021 District of Distinction by ISTE. Dr. Benigni has authored two books\, The Great Equalizer: Six Strategies to Make Public Education Work in America\, which was released in April 2022 by Rowman and Littlefield and AASA; and Mentoring Matters: A Toolkit for Organizing and Operating Student Advisory Programs\, also published by Rowman and Littlefield. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, created in partnership with AASA. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD\, near Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 educators serving 50\,000 students. She was co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. \nToday\, Ann works as a public speaker\, writer\, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board and is a founding member of ERDI’s Ed Leadership Council. She also volunteers as a leadership consultant for the Executive Service Corps of Southern California\, serving non-profit associations. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \n\n CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n\n \nClassLink is a global education provider of identity and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards\, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on\, streamline class rostering\, automate account provisioning\, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 19 million students and staff in over 2\,500 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more.
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CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,EmpowerED Superintendent Series,Leadership/Administration,Technology Infrastructure
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SUMMARY:Problem-Based Math Lessons: Harnessing the Power of the Purposeful Task
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Graham Fletcher\, Math Specialist\, Innovator\, and Author \nSponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nProblem-based math lessons can be a powerful technique for building students’ conceptual understanding and application of mathematical ideas. In this edWebinar\, math specialist Graham Fletcher explores the structure of three-act math tasks and share how these tasks can be used to identify what students know and where their thinking lies within a progression of learning. \n\nDuring the edWebinar\, Graham models working through a task and identify purposeful moves that can take place throughout a lesson to deepen critical understanding and help students make sense of math concepts. Viewers learn how to: \n\nGrow students’ math skills with an engaging\, hands-on approach\nImplement three-act math tasks in the classroom\nLeverage rich tasks to drive student learning and build their problem-solving skills\nUse problem-based lessons as a formative assessment tool\n\nAll educators with an interest in mathematics—especially K-8 classroom teachers\, coaches\, instructional leaders\, and curriculum directors—are encouraged to view this recorded edWebinar. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nGraham Fletcher brings more than two decades of experience in education\, having served as both a classroom teacher and math instructional lead. Today\, Graham is a math specialist who continually seeks new and innovative ways to support students and teachers in their development of conceptual understanding in elementary mathematics. His work with math progressions and problem-based lessons has led him to present throughout North America and beyond. \nGraham is also the coauthor of Building Fact Fluency: A Toolkit for Addition and Subtraction and runs the gfletchy.com website\, where he openly shares many of his resources. Recently\, Graham was a contributing author on Experience Math\, a new student-centered math program developed by renowned educator Dr. Marian Small and published by Savvas Learning Company. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt Savvas\, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas\, new ways of thinking\, and new ways of interacting\, we design next-generation K-12 learning solutions that help all students discover their greatness. Our award-winning\, standards-aligned programs — developed by leading authors and educators and used by more than 40 million students — leverage the power of adaptive learning and advanced technology to deliver immersive\, personalized and engaging content that maximizes learning\, anytime\, anywhere.
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CATEGORIES:Mathematics,STEM/STEAM,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Empowering Autism Educators: A Panel Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bronwynne Stewart\, Preschool Disabilities Teacher\, John Robert Lewis Early Childhood Center (NJ); Heather Ganime\, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher\, Fredericktown R-1 School District (MO); Anne May\, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher\, Warren Consolidated Schools (MI); and Dr. Kari Stubbs\, SVP\, Business Development\, Stages Learning\nModerated by Lisa Schmucki\, CEO and Founder\, edWeb.net \nSponsored by Stages Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin us for an enlightening edWebinar on the multifaceted world of autism education. This session offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from experts and practitioners in the field\, providing an in-depth understanding of their experiences\, challenges\, and stories. A highlight of the event is the announcement of the 2024 ARIS Thrive Grant for Autism Educators\, proudly sponsored by Stages Learning. This initiative recognizes and supports the commendable efforts of those dedicated to autism education. \nWe also delve into the findings of a recent edWeb survey conducted within the edWeb autism professional learning community\, shedding light on the current landscape and needs of educators and learners. Results of this year’s survey are compared to last. This edWebinar promises to be even more enriching with the participation of the 2023 ARIS Thrive Grant winners. These distinguished panelists not only share their invaluable advice and insights with viewers but also reflect on how their experiences resonate with or differ from the edWeb survey results. \nDon’t miss this chance to engage with a diverse panel\, gain practical advice\, and contribute to a growing network of professionals committed to enhancing autism education. Whether you’re an educator or an advocate\, this session offers fresh perspectives and inspire new ideas for advancing this vital field. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-5 teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nBronwynne Stewart is a preschool disabilities teacher at John Robert Lewis Early Childhood Center in Orange Township Public Schools in New Jersey. She is a graduate of Kean University with a Bachelor of Arts in early childhood education with endorsements in Preschool through Grade 3 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities. She is currently pursuing an MA in applied behavior analysis and BCBA certification from Arizona State University. As an adult with autism spectrum disorder\, she is an advocate for the integration of an equal and equitable education for students with disabilities in every classroom. Bronwynne’s personal affirmative statement that guides her students through the process of learning is “all students have the capacity to learn.” \n \nHeather Ganime is an early childhood special education teacher for the Fredericktown R-1 School District. She is in her 12th year of teaching\, with the last seven years in her current position\, and the first five years as a special education teacher (K-2). Heather loves her school family and students. She has the privilege of serving students ages 3-5 that have developmental delays with the majority of her students included on the autism spectrum. She has learned a lot from her students through the years\, and looks forward to learning more throughout the coming years. She has a true passion for working with young children and finds delight in her students’ progress no matter how big or small. “Practice makes progress\, not perfection.” \nWhen not working with her school family\, Heather enjoys spending time with her family. She is married (Eric) with two daughters (Lillian and Claire). Her hobbies include gardening (veggies and flowers)\, cooking\, and crafts. She is beyond grateful to be one of the ARIS Thrive Grant winners but considers her students to be the true winners of this amazing opportunity. This grant has provided her with the tools to help her students succeed and made her a better teacher. She has seen the improvement in her students in such a short time that she is super excited to see what the future holds for them. Heather is forever grateful to have this opportunity for her students. \n \nAnne May is an early childhood special education teacher in Warren Consolidated School District\, located in Warren\, Michigan. With the help of her paraprofessionals\, she leads a classroom of transitional kindergarten students\, focusing on academics and school readiness skills. Anne has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Eastern Michigan University\, a master’s degree in reading\, and a master’s degree in early childhood education. She has certifications in art education\, elementary education\, reading intervention\, and general/special early childhood education. Anne works hard to build relationships with her students’ families\, providing opportunities through field trips\, classroom activities\, and daily communication to involve them in the education of their children. In 2022\, Anne was the recipient of the Communication is Key Playground AAC Core Board\, a board that allows students to communicate more effectively about their wants and needs while they are at recess. This year\, she is focusing on implementing the ARIS curriculum with fidelity and navigating the waters of a classroom of non-speaking students. \n \nA passionate advocate for educational technology\, Kari Stubbs\, Ph.D. is a seasoned professional renowned for her leadership in the field. Previously serving on the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) board\, she significantly contributed to pioneering tech-centric strategies for progressive learning environments. After a 14-year tenure at BrainPOP\, Dr. Stubbs is currently the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Stages Learning. \nDr. Stubbs is a distinguished speaker\, routinely invited to present at prestigious conferences worldwide. Her speaking engagements include UNESCO’s Mobile Learning Week in Paris\, SXSWedu in Austin\, the 21st Century Learning Conference in Hong Kong\, the Future of Education Technology Conference in Orlando and Miami\, and the Infrastructure\, Education and Innovation Summit in San Juan. Relishing the opportunity to engage with fellow educators and industry experts\, she anticipates contributing to this year’s ISTE event with great enthusiasm. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nLisa Schmucki is the founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, an award-winning professional learning network that provides peer-to-peer learning for a global community of 1.4 million educators. edWeb’s framework for Best Practices for Virtual Professional Learning provides districts\, schools\, and individual educators with professional learning that impacts staff growth\, culture\, wellness\, retention\, and student outcomes. edWeb has won nine SIIA CODiE Awards for professional learning and collaboration. \nLisa has over 40 years’ experience in educational publishing\, media\, and online learning. She serves on the Board of NCTET (National Coalition for Technology in Education & Training)\, the Expert Network for ERDI (Education Research & Development Institute)\, the Project Tomorrow SpeakUp Council\, the Advisory Board for the Power Trip for Women District Leaders\, and previously on the Board of the SIIA Education Division. She is a graduate of Princeton University and has a master’s degree from the Stern School of Business at NYU. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \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\n \nFor 25 years\, STAGES® Learning has been dedicated to creating quality teaching tools to help educators provide the best learning opportunities for students on the autism spectrum. Since our first product\, Language Builder: Picture Cards\, was introduced in 1997\, millions of children around the world have benefited from our products. Today\, STAGES’ offerings include award-winning\, photo-based teaching tools\, manipulatives\, games\, puzzles\, posters and sensory items\, culminating in our recently launched complete curriculum for children with autism or other cognitive delays. STAGES’ online learning platform\, releasing in time for fall 2022\, will provide a digital option to ensure educators can support learners with autism and language delays in even more ways.
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CATEGORIES:Autism,Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Innovation: How School Districts Can Unlock the Power of R&D to Create Transformative Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Michelle Miller\, Superintendent\, South Fayette Township School District (PA); Dr. Michael Nagler\, Superintendent\, Mineola Union Free School District (NY); Dr. Julie Mitchell\, Superintendent\, Rowland Unified School District (CA); Dr. Baron Davis\, Senior Advisor\, Digital Promise; and Kimberly Smith\, Chief Inclusive Innovation Officer\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise Center for Inclusive Innovation \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nWith the Inclusive Innovation model\, school districts can be hubs of teaching and learning innovation by engaging in research and development (R&D) in collaboration with communities. Emerging district-created solutions include strengths-based data systems\, credentialed cybersecurity career pathways\, student-led mental health PD\, innovative diverse workforce retention models\, and more! \nDigital Promise is a global education non-profit organization working to expand opportunities for every learner. They work with educators\, researchers\, technology leaders\, and communities to design and scale innovations. \nView this edLeader Panel to learn how the Inclusive Innovation model can support school-district-centered R&D to spur policy\, program\, and technology innovations. Hear how League of Innovative Schools districts across the country\, supported by the Center for Inclusive Innovation\, are researching and designing innovative programs with teachers\, students\, and families at the table. \nHear about the solutions school districts have created and see the methodologies in action. Learn how school districts can employ models and tools that drive education innovation. Viewers receive an exclusive invitation to participate in R&D workshops offered by the Digital Promise Center for Inclusive Innovation. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, librarians\, and education technology leaders. \n \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Michelle Miller has served over 25 years in public education with a concentrated focus on providing student-centered equitable learning environments and opportunities for ALL learners. She is the proud Superintendent of Schools for the South Fayette Township School District in the Pittsburgh region. Her district is a proud member of Digital Promise’s League of Innovative Schools and a recent recipient of AASA’s Lighthouse designation for their leadership in being “future-forward.” Dr. Miller\, a lifelong educator\, attended Chatham College\, Duquesne University\, and the University of Pittsburgh to prepare her for a career in education. With an unwavering passion for learning\, teaching\, and leading\, Dr. Miller has been an adjunct at local universities and serves as an executive board member of University of Pittsburgh’s Tri-State Study Council and the Forum for Western PA Superintendents. \n \nDr. Michael Nagler began his career as a social studies teacher in New York City. While teaching\, he earned his doctorate from Columbia University and joined Mineola in 1999. He believes strongly in the district’s mission to inspire students to become lifelong learners who exhibit strength of character and contribute positively to a global society. He is a big proponent of technology to engage students in rigorous content. Mineola is a member of the League of Innovative Schools where Dr. Nagler is Advisory Board Chair. \nMineola was one of the first schools in New York to implement a comprehensive computer science curriculum starting in kindergarten and digital student portfolios. Dr. Nagler was the 2020 New York State Superintendent of the Year and was a Finalist for the 2020 National Superintendent of the Year. He recently published a book entitled The Design Thinking\, Entrepreneurial\, Visionary Planning Leader: A Practical Guide to Thriving in Ambiguity. \n \nDr. Julie Mitchell is the Superintendent of the Rowland Unified School District in Los Angeles County\, California. With 35 years of experience in public education\, Dr. Mitchell is committed to providing all students with an exceptional educational experience that will assist them with becoming thriving members of an ever-changing global society. Her leadership has brought vision and commitment to “Innovative Learning for All” that supports the needs of students\, families\, and staff. In 2021\, she co-led the Students for Equitable Education (SEE) Summit to provide students across the nation the platform to speak about social justice issues. RUSD is a member of the national League of Innovative Schools\, demonstrating equity for all. Dr. Mitchell has a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University\, a master’s degree in education from the University of La Verne\, and received her doctorate in administration/management from Pepperdine University. \n \nA trailblazing educator and leader\, Dr. Baron Davis made history as the first Black Superintendent of Richland School District Two in Columbia\, S.C.\, marking a significant milestone in the district’s 100-year history. In his current role as Senior Advisor at Digital Promise\, he is at the forefront of shaping the future of learning\, where he brings together research\, practice\, and technology to foster equitable education systems. Additionally\, Dr. Davis enriches future educational leaders through his role as Superintendent in Residence at the University of South Carolina. His educational journey is marked by numerous accolades including 100 Black Men of Greater Columbia Educational Leader of the Year\, the Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award from the American Association of School Administrators\, and being named a Leader to Learn From by Education Week\, K-12 Dive Leader to Watch\, and Richland Two as the 2021 School District of the Year. \n \nKimberly A. Smith is Co-leader and Chief Inclusive Innovation Officer at Digital Promise’s Center for Inclusive Innovation and former Executive Director of the League of Innovative Schools. She works in collaboration with a national network of forward-thinking school district leaders in equity-centered R&D to design and implement inclusive innovation teaching and learning opportunities to advance equity and excellence for every learner. \nPreviously\, Kimberly held senior leadership positions at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship\, PBS\, Discovery Education\, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Kimberly is an Aspen-Pahara Institute fellow and co-founder of the National Charter Collaborative—a non-profit to support single-site charter leaders of color in creating quality schools. She serves on the boards of CatalystEd\, Learner-Centered Collaborative\, and Beacon House in Washington\, DC. She received her M.B.A. from Johns Hopkins University and her Bachelor of Science in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder.\n \n\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Inclusive Innovation to Transform Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n\nDigital Promise’s Center for Inclusive Innovation reimagines education research and development (R&D) by resourcing the creative ingenuity of communities working in partnership with school districts to create equitable powerful learning opportunities for students furthest from opportunity. The foundation for Inclusive Innovation is anchored in a set of core tenets that embody an equity-centered approach to research and development. The tenets define how we deliberately support teams in co-constructing an inclusive R&D culture that enables equitable leadership and contribution.
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CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,Family and Community Engagement,Leadership/Administration,Technology Infrastructure
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SUMMARY:Elevating Summer Learning: Math and Reading Strategies That Produce Double-Digit Gains
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jack Smith\, Former Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MD); Dr. Barbara Jenkins\, Former Superintendent of Orange County Public Schools (FL)\, Past President of the Florida Association of District School Superintendents; Jackie Taslim\, Co-President\, Lavinia Group; and Julia Pockros\, Director of Programming and Partnerships\, Lavinia Group \nSponsored by Lavinia Group \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nResearch has shown that a high-quality summer learning program offers a vital opportunity to bridge learning gaps in math and reading. Yet many schools start planning from scratch each year. Traditionally seen as remedial\, summer programs have also become a cornerstone for tackling opportunity gaps and empowering students from underserved backgrounds to excel academically. \nWhile some educators remain skeptical that a four- or five-week summer learning program can produce transformative results\, year-over-year data tracked by Lavinia Group from the past three years has proven that when you expect more of your summer learning experience\, students achieve more. Join this edLeader Panel to learn how you can build a five-week summer learning program capable of producing double-digit gains in math and reading. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to school and district leaders of the elementary through middle school grades. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nA dedicated\, lifelong educator for over 40 years\, Dr. Jack Smith has been a teacher\, principal\, curriculum director\, and superintendent of schools. Dr. Smith led as an administrator in Richland\, Washington\, before becoming an international school principal in Tokyo for six years. Returning to the U.S. in 1998\, he contributed significantly to Calvert County Public Schools\, progressing from principal to superintendent for seven years\, earning Maryland Superintendent of the Year in 2013. \nAs Maryland’s Chief Academic Officer\, Dr. Smith collaborated with diverse stakeholders\, ensuring top-tier education across public schools. His tenure as Montgomery County Superintendent for five years emphasized equitable access and elevated learning opportunities for all students. Driven by a commitment to inclusivity\, Dr. Smith strives to offer graduation choices irrespective of students’ backgrounds. With degrees from Eastern Washington University and Notre Dame of Maryland University\, including a Ph.D. in instructional leadership\, his dedication to quality education remains unwavering. \n \nDr. Barbara Jenkins served students for over 30 years\, becoming Orange County Public Schools superintendent in 2012 for 206\,000 students before retiring in December 2022. Her leadership secured the Broad Prize for Urban Education\, Governor’s Sterling Award\, and District Accreditation from AdvancED. The district achieved a remarkable 97% graduation rate during her tenure. Notable recognitions include Superintendent of the Year\, a presidential appointment to the National Board of Education Sciences\, and the Baldridge Foundation Award for Leadership Excellence. She chaired the Council of Great City Schools\, and actively engaged with various community boards\, including Advent Health\, Orlando Economic Partnership\, United Arts of Central Florida\, Central Florida Regional Commission on Homelessness\, and the Orange County Youth Mental Health Commission. She currently leads the Women in Leadership initiative for Chiefs for Change\, consults with the Southern Strategy Groug\, and serves on the American College of Education board and the ETS board as audit chair.\n \n \nAs Co-President of Lavinia Group\, Jackie Taslim leads and supports the development of best-in-class\, results-focused instructional coaching\, innovative professional development for school leaders and teachers\, rigorous and engaging culturally relevant curricula in literacy and math\, and the design and implementation of Lavinia’s summer learning program\, RISE. \nAs an accomplished education leader with a track record of leading and managing teams to ambitious goals\, Jackie’s experience prior to joining Lavinia Group was as Managing Director at Success Academies\, one of the highest-performing and highest-growth charter networks in the country. A Teach For America alum\, Jackie began her educational career teaching middle school English and history in the Bronx. Jackie was the principal of a National Blue Ribbon elementary school and received the Blackboard Principal of the Year Award in 2012.  \n \nWith an 85% proficiency rate on the PARCC exam\, significantly surpassing the statewide average of 38%\, as a teacher in Washington\, D.C.\, Julia Pockros guided fourth-grade students to exceptional achievements. As the Director of Programming and Partnerships at Lavinia Group\, Julia has fostered numerous strategic collaborations to provide new educational opportunities for low-income and historically marginalized students. Julia has overseen the remarkable expansion of the RISE Summer Learning Program\, scaling it from 3\,000 students in Indianapolis to an impressive outreach of 25\,000 students across 15 states. \nJulia has prior experience as a school leader in New Orleans\, Washington D.C.\, and Detroit. She holds a BA from Washington University in St. Louis\, a master’s in education leadership from Relay Graduate School of Education\, and is currently pursuing a doctorate in organizational leadership at Vanderbilt University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Accelerate Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAt Lavinia Group\, we inspire transformative change by offering a full suite of services to support academic growth in math and literacy. We’re passionate about creating equitable opportunities for all students and developing the skills needed to tackle grade-level content. Our services include consulting and instructional coaching\, math and literacy curriculum (core & supplemental)\, professional development institutes\, and our comprehensive\, ready-to-implement RISE Summer Learning Program. Our team works to build capacity that is sustainable long after working with Lavinia Group and our approach to working with school leaders and teachers offers hands-on\, immersive\, side-by-side support.
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CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Learning Loss/Acceleration,Mathematics,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Strategies to Support Your EL Learners and Embed Literacy Scaffolds
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Marisa Russo\, M.Ed.\, Senior Multilingual Curriculum Specialist\, McGraw Hill \nSponsored by McGraw Hill \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEnglish learners (ELs) are the fastest-growing student population in our country\, and these students deserve to be supported throughout their learning process—especially when it comes to reading and writing. In this research-fueled edWebinar\, learn how leveraging targeted and embedded scaffolds as part of a differentiated instruction approach can dramatically accelerate language and literacy gains for ELs at every stage of English acquisition. This session covers how you can: \n\nImplement critical scaffolds for ensuring mastery of foundational literacy skills such as phonics and fluency\nLead proven strategies for supporting vocabulary development across the content areas\nUse consistent language and frequent visual aids to support comprehension skills\nEnsure ongoing opportunities for listening and speaking to help students express their ideas and opinions\n\nWith the right support and opportunities for engagement\, English learners can become successful\, lifelong readers and writers. Together\, we can help EL students—from beginner to advanced—overcome barriers and raise the educational attainment\, career prospects\, and prosperity of future generations. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMarisa Russo\, Senior Multilingual Curriculum Specialist for McGraw Hill\, has been working as an SRA National Bilingual Literacy Specialist and EL Development Specialist for 24 years. She has worked all over the world and trained educators in all 50 states. Before becoming a literacy specialist\, she worked in Los Angeles as an elementary school educator and literacy coach. Most of the students Marisa taught were limited English proficient and students at risk. Therefore\, she received her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and her TESOL certification to help support fragile learners. She has been a keynote speaker at CRA in CA and at the Region 7 EL Conference in TX. In addition\, she has been a speaker at NCEA\, NABE\, ILA\, ESEA (National Title 1 Conference)\, Asia IRA\, and National Charter School conferences. Lastly\, to support the Science of Reading\, she developed Monday Mornings with Marisa (a YouTube PD series for K-3 educators). \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \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\nOur vision is to unlock the potential of each learner at every stage of life. At McGraw Hill\, we believe that your diverse experiences enrich the way you learn\, teach\, and grow. We know that no two journeys are the same\, and support your path wherever it may take you – helping you achieve success on your own terms.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/differentiate20240110/
CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,Differentiated Instruction,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:5 Essentials for Inspiring Young Learners with the Science of Reading
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jackie Mader\, Senior Early Childhood Reporter\, The Hechinger Report; Dr. Nicol Russell\, Vice President of Implementation Research\, Teaching Strategies; and Ryan Lee-James\, PhD\, CCC-SLP\, Chief Academic Officer\, Atlanta Speech School (GA)\, and Director\, Rollins Center \nSponsored by Teaching Strategies\, LLC \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn this edWebinar\, discover how the Science of Reading can shape best practices and policies in your early childhood program so that children develop a deep reading brain and are primed for success in elementary school. \nExperts and authors at Teaching Strategies\, a company focused solely on early learning for more than 45 years\, are joined by Hechinger Report and Atlanta Speech Schools to review what the Science of Reading is and what it is not\, discuss practical\, easy-to-implement\, research-based guidance for effectively and intentionally supporting young children’s language development and literacy learning\, to best prepare them for success in kindergarten and beyond. Presenters share five essentials for Science of Reading success for early learners\, including: \n\nPromoting functional literacy through studies\nPlaying with pre-reading skills\nTeaching intentional literacy experiences\nOffering meaningful book discussions\nInspiring families with modeled literacy moments\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-3 teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJackie Mader is a senior reporter for The Hechinger Report where she has reported on early childhood education since 2016 and writes a bi-weekly newsletter covering the early years. Her work has appeared in The New York Times\, The Atlantic\, The New Republic\, and USA Today\, and has been recognized with awards from The New York Press Club\, The Newswomen’s Club of New York\, and the Education Writers Association\, among others. Prior to covering early childhood\, she reported on K-12 education for The Hechinger Report\, led The Report’s coverage of education in Mississippi and wrote Education Week’s rural education blog. In 2021\, Jackie was an early childhood reporting fellow with The Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma. She is currently completing a Spencer Fellowship at the Columbia Journalism School\, where she is reporting on child care quality and policy. Prior to becoming a journalist\, Jackie taught middle school special education in North Carolina and trained new teachers in the Mississippi Delta. \n \nDr. Nicol Russell currently serves as Vice President of Implementation Research for Teaching Strategies\, LLC. She has been an ECE teacher\, a school administrator\, a Head Start State Collaboration Director\, and a State-level administrator for the Arizona Department of Education. She is a member of the ReadOn Arizona State Advisory Board and is a former board member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Her research interests include studying the implementation practices of early learning programs and considering ways to create more equitable opportunities for BIPOC children and educators. Dr. Russell holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in early childhood and early childhood special education and a Doctor of Education degree in educational leadership. \n \nDr. Ryan Lee-James is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist\, researcher\, and published author with expertise in language development\, language disorders\, and literacy in the context of linguistic differences and socioeconomic disadvantage. \nIn her current role as the Chief Academic Officer and Director of the Rollins Center for Language and Literacy at the Atlanta Speech School\, she is responsible for developing\, curating\, and honing academic programming for the Speech School’s programs and Clinic that serve children who are deaf or hard of hearing\, have speech and language delays\, or are dyslexic. Through the Rollins Center and its free\, equity-based\, online Cox Campus\, Dr. Lee-James is also responsible for overseeing and designing the implementation and evaluation of large-scale\, community-based projects aimed at radical change in language and literacy outcomes for children from birth through 3rd grade who have been disenfranchised by inequitable systems. \nBefore joining the team at the Atlanta Speech School\, she had the privilege of training and mentoring graduate-level speech-language pathologists as a member of the Communication Sciences and Disorders faculty at Adelphi University in New York. Dr. Lee-James is honored to serve as the incoming Vice President for Speech-Language Pathology Practice for the American Speech Language Hearing Association and to serve on numerous national and local boards to realize Literacy and Justice for All. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nTeaching Strategies helps early childhood educators provide the foundation for success for every child by connecting teachers\, children\, and families to intentional teaching and learning experiences\, insightful data\, and stronger partnerships through the leading early learning platform and award-winning curriculum solutions.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20240110/
CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Empowering Language Learners: Strategies for Success in Self-Paced ESL Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michelle Spain\, ESL Teacher\, Worcester Public Schools (MA); Alicia Serafin\, EL Teacher\, Everett Public Schools (MA); Lydia Crush\, ESL Teacher\, Modern Classrooms Mentor\, The Modern Classrooms Project; and Toni Rose Deanon\, Community Engagement Manager\, The Modern Classrooms Project \nSponsored by The Modern Classrooms Project \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar brings together seasoned educators and language specialists to explore transformative strategies for self-paced ESL classrooms. Viewers discover personalized learning approaches\, digital tools to leverage\, and motivational techniques to inspire learner autonomy. \nThe presenters dive into discussions on building supportive online communities and innovative assessment methods. Educators and enthusiasts passionate about enhancing the ESL learning journey will gain valuable insights. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the presenters and learn how to empower language learners in self-paced ESL classrooms. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders of all grade levels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMichelle Spain is a language acquisition teacher in Worcester Public Schools\, the second-largest district in Massachusetts. Michelle is a former marketing professional who has currently clocked over ten years of classroom experience. She is dual certified in math and ESL and currently teaches in a language development classroom serving students in grades 9-12 at EPL 2 and 3. She was a key member on her district’s curriculum writing team for English language development and was the primary author of most of the district’s common assessments for MLs. She most recently presented the curriculum project with her team at the MATSOL 2023 Conference. Her current focus is bringing joy and justice to the multilingual classroom and edtech for the betterment of multilingual education. \n \nAlicia Serafin currently teaches English as a second language in the Everett Public Schools in Massachusetts. She previously taught English as a second language in Wilmington\, Melrose\, and Salem Public Schools. As a Sontag Prize in Urban Education Winner\, Alicia has also had the opportunity to teach in the Lawrence Public Schools and a Salem Charter School in Massachusetts. She later became a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education-approved Professional Development Provider providing 15 PDPs in ESL and other courses. \nShe is proud of her role not only as a Modern Classrooms Project Mentor but also in the Massachusetts’ CUrriculum RAtings by TEachers (CURATE) initiative\, having served as both a middle school facilitator and an elementary panelist since its inception. Prior to her roles as a Teach Plus National Policy Advisory Board Member and National Senior Research Fellow in the Equity Leadership Institute working group\, Alicia was a Teach Plus Policy Fellow and Core Collaborative Professional Development Provider in the 5 District Partnership. Alicia graduated from Cornell University with a BA in French and received her MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management and Master of Arts in teaching English as a second language from Salem State University. \n \n \nLydia Crush is an ESL teacher and Modern Classrooms Mentor\, living in central Virginia. They are passionate about reducing the barriers to learning that learners face due to language\, disability\, neurotype\, financial resources\, or race. They have been teaching high school social studies and supporting multilingual learners since 2018. They currently implement the Modern Classrooms model in their world geography class. They also co-teach geometry. They enjoy collaborating with educators to brainstorm and problem solve. They’re excited to join this discussion! \n \nToni Rose Deanon (they/them) is the Community Engagement Manager for The Modern Classrooms Project. They are a former English and ESL educator with 10 years of experience teaching in Atlanta\, Baltimore City\, and DC. They were also an instructional coach in Redmond and currently facilitate professional development for educators all over the world. They will forever identify as an educator and a lifetime learner. Toni Rose strives to be the educator that they never had growing up\, so they focus on anti-bias\, anti-racist work and want to create a brave space for everyone around them. As a queer Filipino\, they understand just how important it is to be represented\, be valued\, and belong. They especially love being a thought partner for and celebrating educators. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Helping ELL\, ESL\, and Bilingual 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\nThe Modern Classrooms Project empowers educators to implement a self-paced\, mastery-based instructional model that leverages technology to foster human connection\, authentic learning\, and social-emotional growth.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ell20240111/
CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,Differentiated Instruction,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Personalized Learning,Student Agency and Voice
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SUMMARY:Navigating Student Mental Health Needs in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Hanni Flaherty\, Ph.D.\, LCSW\, Assistant Professor and Chair of Advanced Clinical Practice\, Wurzweiler School of Social Work\, Yeshiva University \nSponsored by Wurzweiler School of Social Work\, Yeshiva University \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nOne of the most pressing issues educators face today is the mental health of their students. In this edWebinar\, Dr. Hanni Flaherty\, Assistant Professor and Chair of Advanced Clinical Practice at Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University\, provide helpful tips for identifying and assisting students who struggle due to emotional and environmental factors that go beyond classroom studies. \nThe session provides a social worker lens that is complementary to teacher education. Viewers receive an application fee waiver if they wish to pursue a Master of Social Work degree with the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. This offer is good until May 31\, 2024. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of all grade levels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nHanni Flaherty\, Ph.D.\, LCSW is an Assistant Professor and Chair of Advanced Clinical Practice in the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University. She has completed her Ph.D. and MSW at New York University Silver School of Social Work. Prior to returning to NYU for her Ph.D.\, Dr. Flaherty practiced clinical social work for over 15 years specializing in adolescent high-risk behaviors. Dr. Flaherty’s research interests are in the areas of clinical social work practice with a focus on innovation implementation and social work education with a focus on the transition to online education. Her research agenda focuses on examining factors that may facilitate the adoption and implementation of evidence-based practices for mental health clinics serving high-risk youths. Dr. Flaherty’s academic training\, research\, and years of clinical social work experience have uniquely positioned her to be an effective teacher of social work education and a researcher informed by her rich clinical experience. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Mental Health and Wellness 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 \nWurzweiler School of Social Work has been a leader in social work education for over 60 years. With a focus on cultural responsiveness\, social justice\, and human transformation\, our community of students\, faculty\, administrators\, and alumni all work to create positive change in the world. Wurzweiler is committed to connecting passion to purpose by training social workers who can navigate modern obstacles and complex systems with the ultimate goal of helping communities heal.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mentalhealth20240116/
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Health and Wellness,Mental Health and Wellness,Social-Emotional Learning
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SUMMARY:AI Unleashed: Vetting the Tools
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Steve Garton\, Senior Manager\, Common Sense Privacy Program; and Bianca DeJesus\, Editor\, Learning Content\, Common Sense Education\nModerated by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr. Regional Manager\, Midwest\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin Common Sense’s Steve Garton\, Senior Manager of their Privacy Program\, and Bianca DeJesus\, Editor of Learning Content\, as they share what you need to look for when vetting AI tools for classroom use. Tune in to learn about how we determine whether tools are ethical\, safe\, and appropriate. The experts share Common Sense’s top picks or top recommended great tools that integrate AI thoughtfully. \nIn this edWebinar\, the presenters: \n\nAddress educators’ concerns related to the use of AI tools in education by sharing resources to address AI literacy and evaluate the efficacy of AI tools\nGuide educators in vetting AI tools for educational use\nIntroduce AI literacy lessons (created by Common Sense) designed to enhance an understanding of digital citizenship in the area of AI\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSteve Garton is a Senior Manager for the Common Sense Privacy Program and is an expert in meaningful technology integration\, particularly in large-scale initiatives. He supports many privacy initiatives in districts across the country and he supports districts with professional development planning\, program monitoring\, student assessment\, privacy issues\, and communication across stakeholder groups. Steve has been a classroom teacher and tech coordinator at the local\, county\, and state levels. \n \nBianca DeJesus is Editor of Learning Content at Common Sense Education where she assigns\, edits\, and publishes reviews. Prior to this role\, she worked as a learning engagement manager and developed and implemented community support content and learning resources for over 50\,000 global volunteers. She also worked as an adjunct professor of English and taught English as a second language. Bianca earned her bachelor’s degree in English and graduated with her master’s in language and literacy. She is originally from the Bronx\, New York\, and loves to paint and try new vegan restaurants. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAs Sr. Regional Manager\, Jennifer Ehehalt designs and delivers high-quality professional development opportunities for educators across the country. She spotlights thought leaders by creating and moderating conversations on timely topics relevant to digital teaching and learning. When attending Jennifer’s edWeb sessions\, participants know they’ll leave with concrete strategies from the field\, including how to build a positive school culture\, how to use straightforward templates to guide challenging conversations\, and family engagement implementation ideas. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20240118/
CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Artificial Intelligence,Digital Citizenship,Digital Literacy,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:MTSS Success: “Light Lift” Solutions & Strategies to Improve Behavior & Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Shai Fuxman\, Ed.D.\, Behavioral Health Expert and Senior Research Scientist\, Education Development Center (EDC); and Kristi Goff\, District Lead MTSS Coordinator\, Valdosta City Schools (GA)\nModerated by Jessica Berlinski\, Director of PreK-12 Education\, Ripple Effects \nSponsored by Ripple Effects \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin one of this country’s leading behavioral health experts and MTSS consultants\, Education Development Center’s Senior Research Scientist Dr. Shai Fuxman\, and Valdosta City Schools’ District Lead MTSS Coordinator Kristi Goff\, as they share best practices\, strategies\, and tools for achieving improved behavior\, social-emotional wellness\, and mental health outcomes at Tier I\, II and III. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, viewers learn: \n\nConcrete steps you can take to ensure the interventions you have in place are both coordinated and implemented effectively\nThe one change Valdosta City Schools made that helped schools earn the highest Office Discipline Referral Reduction Rating for the state\nHow to decide what to keep and what to let go in your MTSS with limited 2024 funds\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-12 school and district leaders\, teachers\, school counselors and social workers\, federal program coordinators\, and those involved in supporting students’ and families’ behavioral and mental health. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Shai Fuxman\, a behavioral health expert and Senior Research Scientist for Education Development Center (EDC)\, leads initiatives promoting the positive development of youth. He has extensive experience in social and emotional learning (SEL)\, school-based\, trauma-informed care\, and substance misuse prevention. He also has expertise in program evaluation\, cultural competence\, and quantitative and qualitative research. \nThrough his leadership of the EDC-implemented Massachusetts Social\, Emotional\, and Behavior Academy\, Dr. Fuxman provides training and coaching to help the state’s schools and districts promote students’ SEL and mental health well-being using a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) approach. As a Prevention Solutions@EDC Training and Technical Assistance Specialist\, he supports state agencies and community-based organizations to implement and evaluate effective substance misuse prevention programs. Fluent in Spanish\, Hebrew\, and English\, Dr. Fuxman holds an M.Ed. and an Ed.D. in human development and psychology from Harvard University. \n \nKristi Goff is the District Lead MTSS Coordinator for Valdosta City Schools. A champion for students who face obstacles in finding success in their education experience\, she is passionate about finding ways to help students overcome and be victorious. With over 25 years of experience in education\, Kristi has supported students as a classroom teacher\, intervention specialist\, and now offers support across her district in her current role. Kristi is inspired daily by her husband and their two children. Outside of family time\, Kristi enjoys her time outdoors whether on the coast\, in her backyard\, or in the deer stand. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nJessica Berlinski is the Director of PreK-12 Education for Ripple Effects\, an innovative social-change enterprise focused on leveraging personalized SEL to improve students’ behavior and academics and achieve educational equity. She brings over a decade of experience leading organizations dedicated to supporting the “whole child” through academic and SEL tools and programs to her work. Jessica co-founded and served as Chief Impact Officer of SEL tech start-ups\, If You Can and Centervention (formerly Personalized Learning Games). In these roles\, she commercialized the first evidence-based SEL assessment and learning game for K-12\, and the first SEL iPad game for the consumer marketplace. Previously\, she served as Managing Director of GameDesk\, a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded non-profit focused on innovative learning models\, and as National Director of Character Counts. Jessica speaks on technology and SEL at education and social-change conferences nationally\, and her work has been featured on National Public Radio\, and in Forbes and Newsweek. She graduated from Northwestern University with a B.A. in philosophy. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nRipple Effects is the only digital SEL and mental health program for students and staff that is proven to improve student behavior\, academics and SEL skills\, and reduce drop-out rates and depression scores. The CASEL aligned Ripple Effects program empowers K-12 learners to build resiliency assets around their personal needs and traumas via over 400 interactive lessons (e.g. anxiety\, loneliness\, getting help\, unplanned change\, substance abuse).
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20240118/
CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,Mental Health and Wellness,MTSS,Social-Emotional Learning
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SUMMARY:Adolescent Mental Wellness in Crisis: What Can High Schools Do?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jane Choi\, Ph.D.\, Senior Research Scientist\, Committee for Children \nSponsored by Second Step® \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn a recent national survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\, a whopping 60 percent of teen females\, 30 percent of teen males\, and 52 percent of LGBTQ+ teens reported feeling persistently sad and hopeless in the past year. The survey’s takeaway: “Overall\, young people are experiencing a level of trauma and distress that requires action.” \nWhen young people are in distress\, they are not able to learn to their potential. Join Committee for Children’s Senior Research Scientist Dr. Jane Choi to explore the mental health crisis facing adolescents today and what high schools can do to support students to thrive and succeed. She explores the science of adolescent development and how both school leaders and educators can strategically strengthen key elements of students’ school experience that contribute to both well-being and academic success. View this edWebinar to learn about: \n\nThe science of adolescent brain and emotional development\nWhat the latest research indicates for how to best support adolescents to thrive in school and in their transition to adulthood\nActionable strategies for school leaders and classroom educators to support students’ well-being throughout the school day\n\nEvery student—every human—deserves to be supported to be well and do well. With the right approaches\, you can make a difference in well-being while also supporting student engagement and motivation. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to high school leaders and educators. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJane Choi\, Ph.D. is a Senior Research Scientist on the Education\, Research\, and Impact Team at Committee for Children. Before joining Committee for Children\, she was a researcher at Mathematica for seven years and conducted rigorous impact and implementation evaluations of educator professional development programs and student programs in thousands of classrooms across the nation. \nAt Committee for Children\, Dr. Choi uses intersectional approaches to racial equity to lead research to inform Second Step® SEL for Adults\, a professional development program for educators that’s rooted in social-emotional learning. In this work\, Dr. Choi bridges her research expertise with her practical experience conducting professional development programs and working as a teacher’s aide in elementary classrooms and as an advisor to pre-service teachers. Dr. Choi has a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s and doctorate in education from the University of California\, Santa Barbara\, where she taught undergraduate students education and Asian American studies courses. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Mental Health and Wellness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nCommittee for Children is a nonprofit on a mission to ensure children everywhere can thrive emotionally\, socially\, and academically. Today\, our social-emotional learning (SEL) and child safety programs reach more than 24.4 million children worldwide. Our Second Step® SEL programs include curricula for Early Learning through Grade 8\, with additional offerings for out-of-school time and K–12 staff. These research-based programs are designed to help students and adults strengthen social-emotional skills like empathy\, resilience\, and managing emotions to build a more positive\, supportive school climate.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mentalhealth20240118/
CATEGORIES:Brain and Learning,Education Research/Evidence,Health and Wellness,Mental Health and Wellness,School Culture/Climate
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SUMMARY:Transform the High School ELA Classroom with Choice Reading
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Cicely Lewis\, School Librarian\, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GA); Morgan Taylor\, Instructional Coach\, Lawndale High School\, Centinela Valley Union High School District (CA); and Ronell Whitaker\, ELA and LRC Curriculum Director\, Community High School District 218 (IL) \nSponsored by Penguin Random House Education \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features.  \nAs educators\, we know the value of literacy and the importance of creating a reading culture for students. However\, many of our high school students haven’t become readers or do not see themselves as readers due\, in no small part\, to the books they are required to read\, books of little interest or relevance. It is thus even more vital that space and time are provided for high school students to freely select high-interest books that focus on fostering and affirming students’ reader identities. This should include multiple reading modes from fiction to nonfiction stories and traditional formats to graphic novels at varying reading levels. \nView this edWebinar with Cicely Lewis\, educator\, author\, and 2020 School Library Journal Librarian of the Year\, Morgan Taylor\, high school English teacher\, instructional coach\, and co-founder of Little Classroom Library\, and Ronell Whitaker\, ELA and LRC Curriculum Director\, to learn more about ways to equip high school educators with the strategies to go beyond the literary canon to incorporate a wide range of texts that represent different experiences\, identities\, and cultures we have in our schools. Unifying themes including belonging\, identity\, and resiliency will be discussed as well as ways for teachers to make connections to current curricula. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nCicely Lewis is an educator and author of Focus on Civil Rights Sit-Ins (History in Pictures) (Lerner Publications\, 2022). She is currently the school librarian at Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia. Her award-winning Read Woke challenge won the MAE Award for Best Literature Program for Teens and she was named the 2020 School Library Journal Librarian of the Year. When she is not reading\, you can find Cicely writing her bimonthly column in School Library Journal where she shares her book recommendations. \n \nMorgan Taylor has been teaching secondary English for ten years and currently works as an instructional coach at Lawndale High School in California. She also co-founded Little Classroom Library\, a grassroots organization that works to help public school teachers create their own classroom libraries and independent reading initiatives.  \n \nRonell Whitaker is a high school English curriculum director at Community High School District 218 in Chicago with over 15 years of experience and is a champion for comics in the classroom. He is a founding member of the Lit-X teacher cohort. Ronell believes in comics\, and he likes to think that comics believe in him. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the ELA Today 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 Penguin Random House Education we believe that all children can learn to read. Access to books is the key to learning to read\, to read proficiently\, and with joy. It is our mission to foster a universal passion for reading by partnering with the greatest authors to create stories and communicate ideas that inform\, entertain\, and inspire students everywhere.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ela20240122/
CATEGORIES:Culturally Responsive Teaching,English, Language Arts, Writing,Library/Media,Literacy,Student Agency and Voice
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SUMMARY:We Are All Language Teachers: How to Infuse Structured Literacy Across Languages with Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan\, President\, Valley Speech Language and Learning Center; and Maya Goodall\, Chief Marketing Officer\, CORE Learning \nSponsored by CORE Learning \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDoes Structured Literacy work with Multilingual Learners? Yes! In fact\, Structured Literacy doesn’t just support reading development in English\, it also boosts reading skills in other languages in valuable ways that we often overlook. With effective instruction based on Structured Literacy\, multilingual learners can simultaneously develop strong reading and writing abilities in two languages\, while fully embracing and retaining their heritage languages. In this edWebinar with Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan\, you discover how. \nDr. Cárdenas-Hagan\, a leading expert in multilingual speech-language pathology and literacy\, uniquely merges her extensive research with real-world experiences. This blend not only highlights her depth of knowledge and dedication but also illustrates her active role in promoting linguistic diversity in education. For Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan\, each language is a bridge that enhances learning and enriches personal development. \nThis session is the kick-off to CORE Learning’s three-part “Structured Literacy and Language Diversity Lunch and Learn Week\,” aimed at celebrating language diversity and empowering educators in language-diverse classrooms. Join us to learn practical strategies that you can apply right away in your classrooms to help every student achieve their full potential in reading. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan is a bilingual speech and language pathologist\, celebrated for her innovative work in language and literacy education. As the founder and President of the Valley Speech Language and Learning Center in Brownsville\, Texas\, and a collaborator with the University of Houston\, she specializes in creating transformative assessments and interventions for English learners. Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan’s expertise in dyslexia therapy and academic language therapy underpins her approach to evidence-based instruction. Her dedication is not just to teach but to empower\, ensuring that every student\, regardless of linguistic background\, achieves academic success. Her leadership and vision continue to inspire and shape the future of educational excellence. \n\n \nMaya Valencia Goodall\, M.A.\, M.Ed. is a pioneering force in education\, driven by a singular mission: to ensure that every student\, regardless of their linguistic background\, receives the literacy and language instruction they both need and deserve. As a co-founder of Lingual Learning and co-creator of Lexia English within Rosetta Stone/Lexia Learning\, her journey has been defined by innovation\, impact\, and unwavering dedication to empowering diverse learners. Today\, she continues to shape the educational landscape as a leader in the design and enhancement of OL&LA (Online Literacy and Language Academy) at CORE Learning. Maya’s legacy is a testament to her extraordinary commitment to educational excellence. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Language and Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nFor 25+ years\, CORE has pioneered evidence-based and research-grounded professional learning experiences and school supports that equip educators with the tools they need to advance rigorous instruction\, high-quality materials\, and effective assessments. CORE partners with educators to strengthen the foundations of teaching and learning\, ensuring all students experience a rigorous\, relevant\, and inclusive public education.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lang-lit20240123/
CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Literacy,Reading Skills,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:PreK-2 Oral Language: Setting the Stage for Science-Based Literacy Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Lucy Hart Paulson\, Literacy Expert\, Author\, and Educator \nSponsored by Voyager Sopris Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThere is a powerful connection in the way young children learn to talk and then subsequently learn to read and write. Language foundations continue to impact literacy learning in reading comprehension and writing composition. What is your understanding of the basic structures of oral language and how these structures contribute to literacy learning? What are research-based language strategies we can use to facilitate oral language that support literacy learning? \nJoin Dr. Lucy Hart Paulson\, literacy expert\, author\, and educator\, in talking about the TALK that makes a difference for our young students. By the end of this edWebinar\, viewers are able to: \n\nDescribe oral language structures and general developmental trends\nDescribe how oral language impacts written language learning\nImplement oral language strategies to enhance all of literacy learning\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-2 teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nLucy Hart Paulson\, Ed.D.\, CCC-SLP is an author and literacy specialist with a mission of bringing research to practice. She is also a speech-language pathologist with years of experience working with educators and young children and their families in a range of educational settings. In addition\, Dr. Hart Paulson was an associate professor teaching and conducting research in the areas of language and literacy development and disorders. She provides professional development using a broad-based perspective blending areas of language and literacy together resulting in effective\, appropriate\, and engaging language-based literacy instruction and intervention for all children. Additionally\, she is the co-author of Good Talking Words\, a social-communication skills program for young children; LETRS® for Early Childhood Educators\, 2nd Edition; and Building Early Literacy and Language Skills\, a resource and activity guide for young children. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nVoyager Sopris Learning® is the specialist in reading\, writing\, and math intervention. Fully focused on intervention\, we have established four decades of results that demonstrate the efficacy of our solutions. Providing a holistic offering of reading\, writing\, and math interventions and assessments\, our solutions help educators create strong\, sustainable foundations to ensure academic success for all students.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20240123/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Early Literacy,Education Research/Evidence,Literacy,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:The 3 Building Blocks to Kindergarten Readiness
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Aruna Gilbert\, Chief Program and Policy Officer\, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County; and Rebecca Palacios\, Ph.D.\, NBCT\, Senior Curriculum Advisor\, Age of Learning \nSponsored by Age of Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nKindergarten readiness is a critical factor in ensuring that children have a strong foundation for future academic success and is essential in setting them on the right path toward meeting their full potential. During this edWebinar\, you learn about three building blocks to kindergarten readiness. \n\nViewers leave the session with practical tools and resources to support young children’s learning and development\, as well as strategies for building strong partnerships in a student’s learning community to promote school readiness. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK and kindergarten teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAruna Gilbert is the Chief Program and Policy Officer of the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County\, Inc.\, where she focuses on ensuring high-quality preschool experiences for children and excellent customer service for families and child care providers. Beginning at the United Nations Environment Programme\, Aruna coordinated the Global Youth Forum on the topic of Youth and the Environment. This early experience ignited her passion for advocating for children and led her to work with some of Florida’s most vulnerable children with special medical needs as a Medical Foster Care Coordinator at the Florida Department of Children and Families in Palm Beach County. Recognizing the importance of addressing behavioral health issues in children\, Aruna also served as a Behavioral Health Professional in Palm Beach public schools. \n \nThe 2023 James A. Kelly Award recipient for Advancing Accomplished Teaching and a 2014 inductee into the National Teachers Hall of Fame\, Dr. Rebecca Palacios has more than three decades of experience in early childhood education. She is a pioneer in the field of dual language learning and is the Co-founder and former Vice Chairperson of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)\, which has certified more than 110\,000 teachers. \nDr. Palacios has published 28 blog posts on helping parents support their young learners at home for The Huffington Post. She has written articles on teacher professional development\, early childhood education\, and dual language programs\, and The Atlantic profiled her journey as an educator in their feature “A Witness to the Desegregation—and Resegregation—of America’s Schools.” Most recently\, Dr. Palacios published her first book\, Being Your Child’s Most Important Teacher: A Guide for Families with Young Children. She is currently a Senior Curriculum Advisor for Age of Learning. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Engaging Early Learners community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAge of Learning® is the leading education technology innovator\, creating engaging and effective learning resources to help children build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. Our research-based digital education programs have been developed by an experienced team of education experts and have proven efficacy in increasing children’s learning gains. The company’s school solutions programs include My Math Academy®\, an adaptive\, personalized program proven to significantly accelerate math learning outcomes\, and My Reading Academy™\, an adaptive program designed to help young learners build a foundation for reading comprehension and literacy and become fluent readers. With over 10 billion learning activities completed by more than 50 million children worldwide\, Age of Learning is a global leader in efforts to advance equity\, access\, and opportunity for all children. To learn more about Age of Learning\, visit www.AgeofLearning.com.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learningp320240123/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Family and Community Engagement,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:Multilingual Learners and the Science of Reading: Building on Common Ground with Dr. Claude Goldenberg
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Claude Goldenberg\, Emeritus Professor of Education\, Stanford University; and Maya Goodall\, Chief Marketing Officer\, CORE Learning \nSponsored by CORE Learning \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nHave you heard the big news? Educators are finding common ground on important issues affecting literacy education for multilingual learners. \nThis edWebinar highlights how this new common-ground perspective can help shape multilingual education policy today. Presented by Dr. Claude Goldenberg\, we use the foundational work laid out in the paper Narrowing Down to Find Common Ground: Shared Agreements for Effective Literacy Instruction in California to take the conversation to the next level by discussing how policy makers should implement policies based on the best research we have for the benefit of multilingual learners. \nHere are the areas where educators are finding common ground: \n\nStudents can learn to read\, write\, and speak in two (or more) languages at the same time. Multilingualism and multiliteracy are assets we should build on.\nFoundational literacy skills\, crucial for first or second language learners\, must be taught explicitly\, systematically\, and cumulatively.\nBeyond foundational skills\, full literacy requires language development\, vocabulary\, knowledge\, and cognitive skills\, all essential for comprehensive literacy growth.\nMultilingual learners need targeted support to develop English literacy and oral proficiency concurrently\, especially if English is a new language for them.\nEarly screening for reading challenges\, with linguistically and culturally appropriate measures\, is key to providing effective instruction and helping mitigate future difficulties.\n\nJoin the conversation on how these agreements should affect evolving educational policies that will impact your teaching\, and gain practical ways to adapt and enhance your approach for your diverse classrooms. This recorded edWebinar is the second part of CORE Learning’s three-part “Structured Literacy and Language Diversity Lunch and Learn Week\,” and is of interest to PreK-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Claude Goldenberg\, Emeritus Professor of Education at Stanford University\, has made significant contributions to the field of language minority education. Originating from Argentina\, his journey in education spans diverse classroom teaching and leading research at California State University–Long Beach. An acclaimed author\, including works like Promoting Academic Achievement Among English Learners\, Dr. Goldenberg’s expertise in bilingual literacy and education is widely recognized. His current endeavors focus on enhancing literacy for English learners in K–12 and fostering early literacy worldwide. Dr. Goldenberg’s commitment to educational excellence continues to inspire and shape pathways for multilingual learners’ success. \n\n \nMaya Valencia Goodall\, M.A.\, M.Ed. is a pioneering force in education\, driven by a singular mission: to ensure that every student\, regardless of their linguistic background\, receives the literacy and language instruction they both need and deserve. As a co-founder of Lingual Learning and co-creator of Lexia English within Rosetta Stone/Lexia Learning\, her journey has been defined by innovation\, impact\, and unwavering dedication to empowering diverse learners. Today\, she continues to shape the educational landscape as a leader in the design and enhancement of OL&LA (Online Literacy and Language Academy) at CORE Learning. Maya’s legacy is a testament to her extraordinary commitment to educational excellence. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Language and Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nFor 25+ years\, CORE has pioneered evidence-based and research-grounded professional learning experiences and school supports that equip educators with the tools they need to advance rigorous instruction\, high-quality materials\, and effective assessments. CORE partners with educators to strengthen the foundations of teaching and learning\, ensuring all students experience a rigorous\, relevant\, and inclusive public education.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lang-lit20240124/
CATEGORIES:ALAS,Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Foundational Reading Skills in K-2: Bridging Research and Practice
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tina Falbo\, Instructional Literacy Coach\, East Stroudsburg Area School District (PA); Suzanne Ludwig\, Instructional Literacy Coach\, East Stroudsburg Area School District (PA); and Stacey Leitzel\, Director\, Professional Learning Services\, Zaner-Bloser \nSponsored by Zaner-Bloser \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThanks to a large body of research collectively known as the Science of Reading\, we know that intentionally building foundational skills is critical to success at the K-2 level. Many districts are evaluating their early literacy practices and shifting toward more explicit\, systematic instruction. \nThis edWebinar connects the research with practical ways to bring foundational skills instruction to life in the classroom. Stacey Leitzel explores what science tells us about how to best teach primary students to develop phonological and phonemic awareness\, phonics skills\, and reading fluency. Viewers also hear from Tina Falbo and Suzanne Ludwig\, two coaches who have helped teachers in their district implement this evidence-based instruction and have seen transformational success. By the end of this edWebinar\, viewers: \n\nDiscover the neuroscience research behind the Science of Reading and its implications for instruction\nLearn why systematic\, explicit phonics instruction and cumulatively decodable text—together—are critical\nRecognize the research about the essential role of motivation in reading development\nGain practical\, science-based activities to strengthen foundational skills\n\nViewers also receive a short preview of Zaner-Bloser’s foundational reading skills curriculum and a free downloadable resource with activities they can try in the classroom. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-2 teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nTina Falbo’s professional experiences include teaching first and second grade before moving to middle school as a reading teacher. After 14 years\, she returned to the elementary level and has been an Elementary Instructional Literacy Coach at East Stroudsburg Area School District (PA) for the past seven years. Tina supports teachers in grades K-5 in the implementation of instructional strategies and best practices in reading. \n \nSuzanne Ludwig is an Instructional Literacy Coach at East Stroudsburg Area School District (PA). Her 28 years of professional experiences include kindergarten teacher\, second-grade teacher\, district second-grade chairperson\, building technology coach\, grade-level curriculum committee member and writer\, and presenter of various professional development workshops. In her present role\, Suzanne provides support to enable teachers to think reflectively about improving student learning and implementing various instructional programs and practices. \n \nStacey Leitzel is the Director of Professional Learning Services at Zaner-Bloser. She has 25 years of experience in education\, serving as a teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, and director of elementary education. Stacey holds an undergraduate degree in early childhood and elementary education from Bloomsburg University and master’s degrees in early childhood and school leadership from James Madison University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nZaner-Bloser develops curriculum resources to teach foundational literacy and math skills to students in prekindergarten through sixth grade. Our resources help teachers engage and empower students and inspire more “aha” moments to harness the creative power of learning. As a member of the Highlights Family of Companies\, we believe children are the most important people\, so we strive to always do what’s right for children and to make a significant contribution to their education.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20240124/
CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,Education Research/Evidence,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Explore ReadLife Bookshelf: A Multigenerational Digital Reading Collection
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Pamela Cote\, Senior Director of Curriculum and Training\, Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy; Kristen Walter\, US Program Director\, Worldreader; and Heather Brinkworth\, Technical Program Director\, Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy \nSponsored by Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and Worldreader \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and Worldreader partnered to develop ReadLife Bookshelf\, a free\, multigenerational digital reading collection for adults\, children\, families\, and educators. View this edWebinar to learn about this resource and how it can provide impactful reading and engagement time as learners and their families read together. The collection is bilingual (English and Spanish) and includes high-interest digital texts spanning a range of reading levels and a diverse selection of books. Each month\, a new collection is launched with guided activities for each book and an instructor resource guide. Viewers: \n\nLearn best approaches to support reading motivation\, engagement\, and skill development using ReadLife Bookshelf\nLearn how ReadLife Bookshelf may be integrated into evidence-based reading instruction\nRecognize the importance of selecting authentic\, relevant tools to promote family literacy\nShare their needs for future resources to support learners and families\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders\, as well as adult education instructors. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nPamela Cote is the Senior Director of Curriculum and Training for the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. Her classroom experience spans elementary through adult education with a focus on literacy and innovative programs. She led one of the top Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Lighthouse programs in Maine\, working directly with caregivers and their children. An effective communicator and natural teacher\, Pam presents at national conferences to share the Foundation’s tools and to provide training opportunities. As the Senior Technical Advisor at the Foundation\, Pam leads a portfolio of projects including technology apps\, family and adult reading collections\, educator tools\, and digital literacy resources. Her subject matter expertise coupled with her project management experience allows the Foundation to produce high-quality content and build sustainable programs. \n \nKristen Walter\, Worldreader’s Director of US Programs\, has worked in literacy education for the last 20 years. Before joining the Worldreader team\, Kristen was the Director of Education and Partnerships for Reading In Motion and Teaching and Learning Manager for Crayola. Kristen’s teaching career spanned over 15 years\, starting as a certified art and music instructor in NC and ending as an arts integration specialist with a focus on improving literacy development for second language learners. A leader in the classroom and beyond\, Kristen helped her school become a national Title I school\, P21 Exemplar School\, finalist in the Intel Schools of Distinction Math Award\, CCAC Crayola grant winner\, and win the National School Change Award. She has been recognized as a Yale Distinguished Music Educator and both Kristen and her fifth-grade students were invited to showcase a game design project at the first annual White House Arts Integration Fair. \n \nHeather Brinkworth brings more than two decades of experience in the field of literacy to her role at the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy\, including a unique blend of classroom teaching and educational policy setting. As Technical Program Director\, Heather leads the Foundation’s newest reading mentorship program\, Book Explorers\, and provides subject matter expertise to support the Foundation’s efforts to develop literacy curricula\, programs\, and technology tools. As an educator\, Heather served as an intensive reading teacher at the secondary level in Title 1 schools in Broward County\, Florida\, with a focus on bringing innovative programs to teachers and students. She previously served as a Regional Program Manager for the Barbara Bush Foundation\, managing reading mentorship programs and family literacy scholarships before serving more than six years on the school board for the sixth-largest school district in the nation. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Literacy and Critical Thinking community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThe Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation’s leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades. Established by former First Lady Barbara Bush in 1989\, the Foundation is a public charity dedicated to creating a stronger\, more equitable America in which everyone can read\, write and comprehend in order to navigate the world with dignity. To learn more\, visit www.BarbaraBush.org. \n \nWorldreader gets children reading so they can reach their potential. The international nonprofit organization works with partners to get children reading at least 25 books a year with understanding\, because regular reading leads to improved educational outcomes\, stronger emotional intelligence\, and higher earning potential. Worldreader achieves impact with BookSmart\, a complete reading experience that improves reading comprehension\, social-emotional\, and digital literacy skills for children ages 3-12 years old. Since 2010\, Worldreader has supported more than 22 million readers in over 100 countries.
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CATEGORIES:Digital Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Family and Community Engagement,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:When Universal Family Engagement Is the Solution: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities for Connection
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kelsey Odell\, Kindergarten Teacher\, Farmington Area Public Schools (MN); and Paige DeLozier\, Engagement Marketing Manager\, TalkingPoints \nSponsored by TalkingPoints \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEducators\, students\, and their families face insurmountable challenges every day from academic frustration to attendance issues to mental health concerns. What if we told you there is one solution that has the potential to positively impact each of these areas and more? \nConnecting with families in meaningful partnerships is an often overlooked but essential driver of/contributor to student success. In fact\, research shows family engagement is twice as effective in predicting a student’s success than their family’s socioeconomic status. To quote TalkingPoints Founder and CEO\, “Families are the game-changer.” So\, how do we identify challenges and understand how meaningful family-school partnerships can provide support? \nThis edWebinar offers a guide and clear strategies for engaging all families equitably in support of student outcomes. Viewers explore best practices—through their own past experiences\, peer discussion\, and interactive tasks—for proactive and positive family engagement. Let’s maximize the power of partnership this year in pursuit of student outcomes. You are not alone. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers and school leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKelsey Odell is a kindergarten teacher in the Farmington Area Public Schools in Minnesota\, and has previously taught fourth through seventh grade. For the majority of her time in the classroom\, she has co-taught with an ML teacher and values making connections with her students’ families and working to create a welcoming environment for all. Outside of work\, she reads obsessively\, gathers new hobbies\, and spends time with her three dogs and family. \n\n \nPaige DeLozier has a passion for education that ranges from classroom instruction to student and family engagement and teacher advocacy. She finds great purpose and satisfaction in participating in developing and distributing resources that benefit all stakeholders in the world of education. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a BS in interdisciplinary studies with a K-6 focus. She is a certified educator in the state of Tennessee with an ESOL endorsement. As the Engagement Marketing Manager for TalkingPoints\, Paige uses her teaching experience\, passion for communicating and building relationships\, and belief in TalkingPoints’ mission to help teachers\, students\, and families find success. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Community & Family 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 \nTalkingPoints is the leading K-12 two-way translated family engagement and communication platform\, offering the highest-quality human- and AI-powered translation in 150 languages. Grounded in research-based best practices\, TalkingPoints has fundamentally redesigned family-school partnerships to shift mindsets and build capacity to support students in a scalable\, equitable\, and low-cost way.
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CATEGORIES:Culture of Belonging,Family and Community Engagement,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:Valuing English Language Varieties: Understanding Language Diversity and Its Relationship to Structured Literacy with Dr. Brandy Gatlin-Nash
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Brandy Gatlin-Nash\, Associate Professor\, University of California\, Irvine; and Maya Goodall\, Chief Marketing Officer\, CORE Learning \nSponsored by CORE Learning \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThink everyone in the U.S. speaks the same English? Think again! There are approximately 20 to 30 distinct types of English spoken here\, like African American English (AAE). These dialects aren’t just variations; they are complete\, valid forms of English\, each shaped by its own unique regional\, cultural\, and social influences\, with distinct pronunciation\, vocabulary\, grammar\, and structure. \nIn this edWebinar\, join Dr. Brandy Gatlin-Nash as she explains the direct tie between recognizing and valuing linguistic and cultural identity and effective literacy instruction. Learn how\, by seeing these English varieties not as improper but as valuable assets\, educators can build upon them as students develop skills in Academic English. This approach does more than honor students’ diverse backgrounds; it enhances their overall language development\, acknowledging the full spectrum of English as it is spoken across the country. \nPart three of our “Structured Literacy and Language Diversity Lunch and Learn Week” highlights the importance of honoring students’ linguistic backgrounds for educational success and personal growth. Discover how this perspective\, when combined with Structured Literacy\, opens the door to richer\, more meaningful learning experiences. Remember\, English language varieties aren’t just valid—they’re a gateway to a broader and deeper understanding for everyone. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Brandy Gatlin-Nash is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of California\, Irvine\, where her passion for education and innovation shines. Her role extends beyond traditional academic boundaries as an affiliated faculty member in both the Center for Creating Opportunities through Education and the Department of Language Science in the School of Social Sciences. Dr. Gatlin-Nash’s research is at the forefront of exploring the intricate interplay between language and literacy among culturally and linguistically diverse students. Her background as a K–12 special education teacher enriches her academic insights\, blending practical classroom experience with cutting-edge educational research. Dr. Gatlin-Nash’s contributions are shaping the future of inclusive and effective education strategies\, making a lasting impact on diverse learning communities. \n\n \nMaya Valencia Goodall\, M.A.\, M.Ed. is a pioneering force in education\, driven by a singular mission: to ensure that every student\, regardless of their linguistic background\, receives the literacy and language instruction they both need and deserve. As a co-founder of Lingual Learning and co-creator of Lexia English within Rosetta Stone/Lexia Learning\, her journey has been defined by innovation\, impact\, and unwavering dedication to empowering diverse learners. Today\, she continues to shape the educational landscape as a leader in the design and enhancement of OL&LA (Online Literacy and Language Academy) at CORE Learning. Maya’s legacy is a testament to her extraordinary commitment to educational excellence. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Language and Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nFor 25+ years\, CORE has pioneered evidence-based and research-grounded professional learning experiences and school supports that equip educators with the tools they need to advance rigorous instruction\, high-quality materials\, and effective assessments. CORE partners with educators to strengthen the foundations of teaching and learning\, ensuring all students experience a rigorous\, relevant\, and inclusive public education.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lang-lit20240125/
CATEGORIES:ALAS,Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,Culturally Responsive Teaching,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy
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SUMMARY:A New Era in Teaching: Reimagining the Educator Pipeline
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Morton Sherman\, Senior Associate Executive Director\, Leadership Network\, AASA\, The School Superintendents Association; Dr. Barbara Jenkins\, Superintendent Emerita\, Orange County Public Schools (FL); and Dr. Sandy Husk\, Former Executive Director of ASCD\, Former CEO of AVID\, and Former Superintendent of Salem-Keizer Public Schools (OR)\nModerated by Shannon Penrose\, M.S.Ed.\, Senior Vice President and Head of Education Solutions (K-12)\, American College of Education \nSponsored by American College of Education \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe educator talent pipelines that previously met school district needs are no longer sufficient. Teacher shortages don’t hinge on one particular issue—they’re a conglomeration of a wide range of shortages in specific subjects\, regions\, and specialties. As a result\, school districts are looking for innovative solutions to ensure that they have access to high-quality educators. School districts need solutions that not only help get more qualified educators entering the profession but also support teacher retention and promotion into leadership roles within a district. \nProven partnerships and models offer lessons for today’s teacher shortage. While different in their approach\, these programs all solve the same core problems: They offer a positive return on investment for teachers who participate\, they cultivate new populations for inclusion in the teaching population\, they create accessible opportunities for teacher advancement\, and they balance rigor and time to completion. \nView this edLeader Panel as the presenters dive into the challenges many K-12 districts are facing today\, and what is being done to fix the problem. Viewers have access to a newly published whitepaper that addresses the problem and provides insight into potential solutions. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Morton Sherman has more than 30 years’ administrative experience in raising academic standards\, closing achievement gaps\, and uniting stakeholders. He has served in public education for over 40 years\, 25 as a public school superintendent of schools. Now serving as the Senior Associate Executive Director\, Leadership Network for AASA\, he is responsible for programs that support aspiring and sitting superintendents. Recent initiatives include the creation of the AASA Collaborative\, The Urban Superintendents Academies in cooperation with Howard University and the University of Southern California\, Superintendents Consortium on Personalized Learning\, and the Aspiring Superintendents Program. \n\n \nDr. Barbara Jenkins has been dedicated to serving the needs of students for over 30 years. During her 10-year tenure as the Superintendent for one of the largest public school districts in the nation\, Orange County Public Schools\, Dr. Jenkins earned multiple accolades. She led the district to win the prestigious Board Prize for Urban Education\, the Governor’s Sterling Award\, the Sustained Excellence Award\, and a District Accreditation from AdvancED. The district reached an unprecedented graduation rate of 97% under her leadership. \nIn addition to the outstanding district awards\, Dr. Jenkins earned recognition for her individual contributions including several Superintendent of the Year honors. Most notably\, she was the Florida Superintendent of the Year in 2017 and a top finalist for the national title. A highly recognized education leader\, Dr. Jenkins serves on the board of trustees at American College of Education. \n \nDr. Sandy Husk was formerly the Executive in Residence at ASCD. She has served at the executive level for numerous organizations\, including ASCD\, GoSchoolBox\, and MindPrint Learning\, and as Chief Executive Officer of AVID Center\, a national education non-profit focused on closing the opportunity gap and preparing all students for college and careers. As an educator\, Dr. Husk has been involved as a teacher\, a school counselor\, and all levels of school and district leadership. As Superintendent of Salem-Keizer Public Schools in Oregon\, she led the implementation of a districtwide strategic plan with an accountability system for all schools and departments. \nPrior to Salem-Keizer Public Schools\, Dr. Husk served five years as Superintendent for the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System in Clarksville\, Tennessee. In addition\, she previously served as Superintendent for Mapleton Public Schools in Colorado. She also served as the executive director of learning services in Westminster\, Colorado; principal of an elementary and alternative middle school; staff development coordinator; elementary school counselor; and teacher. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nShannon Penrose serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Education Solutions at American College of Education. Shannon’s accolades include several years as an educator and as a Managing Partner for Learning Ally. There\, she collaborated with leadership at the Los Angeles Unified School District\, one of the nation’s largest\, and designed and built a multi-year professional learning series in effective reading instruction. Additionally\, with district approval\, she partnered with MIT to develop an efficacy study focusing on the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution that fosters student reading engagement and performance. Shannon has a passion for education research in equity and inclusion\, multilingual education\, and building educator capacity and efficacy. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership Practices for Innovative Leaders community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAmerican College of Education (ACE) is an accredited\, 100% online college specializing in high-quality\, affordable programs in education\, business\, leadership\, healthcare and nursing. Headquartered in Indianapolis\, ACE offers more than 80 innovative and engaging programs for adult students to pursue a doctorate\, specialist\, master’s or bachelor’s degree\, along with micro-credentials and graduate-level certificate programs. In addition to being a leader in online education\, ACE is a Certified B Corporation.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20240125/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:7 Modifications to Transform Reading Instruction: The Science of Reading in Practice Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lindsay Kemeny\, Elementary School Teacher; and Dr. Amanda Alexander\, Chief Academic Officer\, Scholastic \nSponsored by Scholastic Education Solutions \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEmbark on a literacy journey with Lindsay Kemeny\, elementary school teacher and author of 7 Mighty Moves. In this second part of the Science of Reading in Practice edWebinar series\, she unravels the intricacies of effective reading instruction\, supported by comprehensive research. \nLindsay shares seven evidence-based moves that will give you a roadmap to elevate your teaching practices. Through real-world examples and interactive discussions\, you gain confidence in your reading instruction. In this session\, you: \n\nExplore research-backed methodologies for effective reading instruction\nAcquire seven practical\, evidence-based teaching moves\nDevelop confidence in reading instruction through real-world examples and discussion\n\nDiscover better ways to teach reading and leave with practical strategies to help all students. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \nAccess the entire series in any sequence of your choice! \nView Part 1 – 5 Ways to Improve Foundational Skills Instruction Right Now: The Science of Reading in Practice Series\nView Part 3 – Accelerate Language Comprehension with the Strive-for-Five Framework: The Science of Reading in Practice Series\nView Part 4 – Big Words for Young Readers – Why We Must Start Earlier and How to Do It! The Science of Reading in Practice Series\nView Part 5 – Teach Reading the Way the Brain Works Best: The Science of Reading in Practice Series\nView Part 6 – Melissa and Lori Answer the Questions Educators Ask Most About Reading: The Science of Reading in Practice Series \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLindsay Kemeny has been teaching elementary school for 12 years and is currently teaching first grade. After her son was diagnosed with dyslexia and depression\, she began her deep dive into effective literacy instruction. She is a CERI-certified Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher and has a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. In addition to being a classroom teacher\, Lindsay enjoys presenting both locally and nationally\, and loves being a co-host of the Literacy Talks podcast. She has had articles published in The Reading League Journal\, Dystinct Magazine\, and IDA Perspectives. She lives in northern Utah with her husband and four children. \n \nDr. Amanda Alexander serves as Scholastic’s Chief Academic Officer. In this role\, she leads research and validation efforts to ensure the efficacy of products\, the delivery of professional learning services\, and the company’s partnership with the Yale Child Study Center focusing on the intersection of literacy and health. Prior to joining Scholastic\, Dr. Alexander served as the Vice President of Policy and Partnership Development at Teachstone. With more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience\, the majority of Dr. Alexander’s service has been as a practitioner in the public sector. She has a B.A. in English and an M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction from Howard University\, an M.S.Ed. in educational leadership from Baruch College\, and a Ph.D. in education from American University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nScholastic Education Solutions provides teachers\, families\, and communities with the tools they need to support each and every child with print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12\, expert professional development\, family and community engagement\, and learning supports.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20240125/
CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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