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SUMMARY:Social and Emotional Learning to Address Climate Change: The Missing Piece
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tom Roderick\, Author and Founding Executive Director (Retired)\, Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility \nSponsored by One Step \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. \nYoung people are dealing with anxiety\, stress\, and depression at unprecedented levels. One source of concern for a growing number of students is the climate. Yet climate anxiety doesn’t only show up in science classrooms. How can educators at any grade level and teaching any subject help students deal with their feelings and concerns? \nDuring this edWebinar\, Tom Roderick\, long-time educator and author of the award-winning book Teach for Climate Justice\, offers strategies\, activities\, and inspiration to help students develop the skills and mindsets needed to address the climate challenges of today and the future. View this session to explore: \n\nWhy social and emotional learning is essential for effective climate education\nWays to build community and create safe spaces for students to express their hopes\, fears\, worries\, and opinions\nTechniques for facilitating constructive conversations about climate change and other controversial topics and for engaging students in practicing productive conversations\nApproaches to help students envision the world they hope for and take steps to achieve it\n\nTom models a variety of classroom activities and teaching strategies designed to build the skills students need to understand\, express\, and manage the strong emotions triggered by climate change and other crises. Join us for an exciting conversation about how to nurture our students’ strengths\, foster hope\, and empower them to take action. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, curriculum and instruction coordinators\, sustainability coordinators\, and project-based learning coordinators. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nTom Roderick is an educator\, activist\, and writer based in New York City. He came to education through the civil rights movement in the 1960s and taught in Harlem and East Harlem for 10 years. For 36 years he served as Founding Executive Director of Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility\, started in 1982 by educators concerned about the danger of nuclear war. Over the years he led Morningside Center to become a national leader in partnering with schools to implement high-quality\, research-based programs in social and emotional learning\, restorative practices\, and racial equity. In May 2018\, the Collaborative for Academic\, Social\, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) awarded Tom its Mary Utne O’Brien Award for Excellence in Expanding Evidence-Based Practice of Social and Emotional Learning. He recently published the book Teach for Climate Justice: A Vision for Transforming Education. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Preserving the Planet community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nOne Step’s video-based climate science curriculum for grades 4–12 takes students around the globe to explore green solutions and technologies that address the challenges of climate change. On the journey\, they learn scientific concepts and develop their problem-solving\, collaboration\, and stewardship skills. One Step empowers students to be learners\, leaders\, and changemakers.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/planet20240306/
CATEGORIES:Environment and Nature,Mental Health and Wellness,Science,Social-Emotional Learning,STEM/STEAM
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SUMMARY:Banishing Burnout in Early Childhood: Increasing Teacher Retention and Finding Joy From Within
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Teresa A. Byington\, Ph.D.\, Professor/Specialist\, Early Childhood Education\, University of Nevada\, Reno Extension\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. \nEarly childhood professionals are experiencing physical and psychological fatigue related to their work. Burnout is a serious concern in early childhood education\, but there is hope. Join us as we explore strategies to reduce burnout\, increase teacher retention\, and help each person find joy from within. This edWebinar highlights ideas for banishing burnout at the individual and program levels. Learn how you can engage in joyful actions and cultivate supportive relationships within your program to increase teacher retention and well-being. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK teachers and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nTeresa A. Byington\, Ph.D. is a Joyful Professor/Specialist in Early Childhood Education for the University of Nevada\, Reno Extension. She is a 20-year professional learning veteran with extensive experience as a facilitator\, trainer\, and coach. She is the author of the books Find the Joyful Leader Within: Banishing Burnout in Early Childhood Education and Lose the Lecture: Engaging Approaches to Early Childhood Professional Learning\, and co-author of Making Space for Preschool Makerspaces. She facilitates early childhood trainer professional learning communities\, leadership communities of practice\, and adult learning academies for new trainers. She is grateful for opportunities to share her leadership journey with others. \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/classroommanagement20240307/
CATEGORIES:Culture of Belonging,Early Childhood Learning,Educator Self-Care and Wellness,PreK-K Programs,Teacher Development and Retention
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SUMMARY:The Arc of Mathematics: Making Connections from Elementary to High School
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Amy Jones Lewis\, Vice President of Instructional Design\, Math (K-12)\, Carnegie Learning; and Tarin Barrow\, Director of Product Education Services\, Carnegie Learning\nModerated by Katie Ruff\, Director of Product Marketing\, Mathematics\, Carnegie Learning \nSponsored by Carnegie Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhat you’ve heard is true: math is a subject that builds. The skills our students learn in elementary school are essential for high school success and beyond. \nJoin us for an edWebinar where we explore the interconnectedness of mathematics and think through a thread of concepts from kindergarten through Algebra 2. We discuss the connections and progression from early numeracy to function transformations and see how a connected curriculum exposes students to these concepts through games and engaging collaborative activities. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K–12 teachers\, instructional coaches\, and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAmy Jones Lewis believes that all students are capable of learning math at a deep conceptual level. She brings this passion into her role as she leads the Instructional Design Team\, overseeing the content development of Carnegie Learning’s K-12 math instructional resources. Amy is committed to ensuring all students have access to high-quality mathematics instruction from empowered teachers. She is the former Director of Educational Services\, where she worked with teachers and coaches across the country to successfully implement the Carnegie Learning blended math solutions. She began her career teaching high school mathematics in Malawi\, Africa\, and Baltimore City\, MD. \n \nTarin Barrow is a dedicated educator with over 15 years of experience in education. She is currently the Director of Product Education Services at Carnegie Learning. Prior to joining Carnegie Learning\, Tarin taught high school mathematics for 10 years and went on to serve as the Secondary Mathematics Coordinator for a school district in El Paso\, Texas. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nKatie Ruff\, a former high school math teacher\, has been supporting educators across the country since she joined Carnegie Learning in 2016. Because of her teaching experience—ranging from co-taught classes to AP statistics to everything in between—she is very passionate about math education and student success at all levels. Katie is currently the Director of Product Marketing for Math\, and lives in McKinney\, Texas\, with her dog\, Wrigley. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Math Proficiency 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 \nCarnegie Learning is celebrating 25 years as a leader in AI-driven technology\, curriculum\, and professional learning solutions for K-12 education. Our award-winning math\, literacy\, world languages\, professional learning\, and high-dosage tutoring products deliver real and lasting results. Born from cognitive science research at Carnegie Mellon University\, we are known for harnessing the power of data to improve student performance. Our range of products allows us to support more than 2 million students and educators in all 50 states and Canada. Named a Top Place to Work for six years in a row\, our employees are passionate about partnering with educators in the classroom. For more information\, visit carnegielearning.com and follow us on LinkedIn\, Twitter\, and Instagram.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mathskills20240307/
CATEGORIES:Mathematics,STEM/STEAM,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Building the Cybersecurity Workforce of the Future: How Industry\, K-12\, and Post-Secondary Work to Create Sustainable Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Brooke Morgan\, Coordinator of Innovative Learning\, Talladega County Schools (AL); Dr. Brian Huff\, Assistant Superintendent\, Educational Services\, Rowland Unified School District (CA); Keith Koehne\, Co-Founder\, Paradigm Cyber Ventures; and Akilah Allen\, Education Director of R&D\, 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\nDigital Promise’s Inclusive Cybersecurity Pathways Cohort has aimed to address inequities in training and readiness for students furthest from opportunity in ten communities across the country. Supported by IBM\, each of these ten districts has built community-industry partnerships\, participated in Inclusive Innovation to co-design their pathway\, and implemented a high-quality cybersecurity curriculum that aligns to industry standard credentials. The learnings from this cohort support the theme of this year’s convening by showing concrete steps to building inclusive pathways for students to gain access to meaningful and lucrative careers. \nThis edLeader Panel focuses on sharing practical tools and examples of how to create an inclusive learning environment and strategic partnerships. The panelists share the Inclusive Innovation model and Paradigm Cyber Ventures curriculum to highlight insights into the implementation of equity-centered STEM pathways. The goal of this presentation is to: \n\nSpread the equity-centered STEM pathways implementation process\nBridge the gap between schools\, communities\, and industry\nIncrease cybersecurity access and awareness\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to middle and high school district leaders\, school leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Brooke Morgan serves as Coordinator of Innovative Learning and Technology for Talladega County Schools. Dr. Morgan has over 25 years of experience with 12 of those years being in school administration and seven years in district-level administration. She is the recipient of the Marbury Technology Innovation Administrator Award given by the Alabama State Department of Education and the Outstanding Curriculum Leader Award given by the Alabama Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. She has served as the lead for the following research collaboratives: Computational Thinking Pathways Collaborative; CT in NGSS; Districts Helping Districts: Scaling Inclusive CT Pathways; and Cybersecurity: Creating Workforce Expansion for Opportunity Youth. \n \nDr. Brian Huff is the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for Rowland Unified School District in Southern California. As a National Board Certified Teacher\, he taught middle school and served as a program specialist for English learners. In his role as Director of Instructional Support\, Dr. Huff was the district lead for digital equity projects. He currently serves on the Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion team with the Los Angeles County Office of Education\, which helps guide his work supporting the success of each and every student. \n \nKeith Koehne has a passion for designing programs for students that change the trajectory of their lives. This led him to start Paradigm Cyber Ventures and eventually move away from the world of school leadership. Paradigm brings world-class curricula and industry connections to all students to empower them to fill the 572\,000 open jobs in the U.S. He brings a wealth of school leadership experience having served as a teacher\, principal\, HR director\, and curriculum director. He is excited to share his enthusiasm for this work with each of you. \n \nAkilah Allen leads Digital Promise’s inclusive innovation project portfolio to support school districts and communities in transforming education. Akilah’s experience includes the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, education research at the Brookings Institution\, global education in Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa with USAID\, state and district school system improvement in Washington\, D.C.\, and teaching kindergarten in New York City Public Schools. Akilah began her career on Wall Street at Goldman Sachs. She earned her BA from Spelman College\, MA in education from the City University of New York\, and MPP from the Harvard Kennedy School. \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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/inclusiveinnovation20240307/
CATEGORIES:CTE: Career and Tech Ed,Cybersecurity,Leadership/Administration,STEM/STEAM
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SUMMARY:Classroom Management with Devices for K-8: A Digital Citizenship Refresh
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel McVeagh\, Instructional Innovation Coordinator\, Allegheny Intermediate Unit (PA); and Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr. Regional Manager\, Midwest\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin Common Sense Education as we dive into the world of classroom management with devices. In this edWebinar\, we take a closer look at setting classroom norms and expectations and showcase new lessons and activities that can help reinforce key concepts such as responsible tech use\, media balance and well-being\, communication\, and more. Viewers gain insight into strategies that extend beyond a one-time lesson\, fostering a positive digital citizenship culture throughout the school year. \nThis edWebinar aims to empower educators with practical strategies to refresh and reinforce essential digital citizenship habits to harness technology to benefit all learners. \nKey highlights: \n\nExamine efficient methods for establishing clear norms and expectations surrounding device usage in your classroom\nDiscover a collection of quick and engaging activities while imparting essential digital citizenship concepts\nExplore NEW ways to integrate digital citizenship seamlessly into your subject area\, making it an integral part of daily learning\nAddress real-world challenges (including AI) faced by middle/high school students by discussing practical solutions for issues like media balance and well-being\, 6-8 online behavior\, and critical thinking\nEngage families throughout the year\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-8 teachers and librarians. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRachel McVeagh is the Instructional Innovation Coordinator of transformED at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit in Pittsburgh. An educator of close to 20 years\, she is passionate about exploring meaningful ways to leverage technology in our schools. Rachel is dedicated to helping build teacher capacity to best serve their students in our ever-changing world. \n \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/commonsense20240311/
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management and Practices,Digital Citizenship,Digital Learning,Family and Community Engagement
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SUMMARY:Leading Effective Data Privacy Processes Within a School District Setting
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bill Burr\, Superintendent\, Wrangell Public Schools (AK); Scott Elder\, Superintendent\, Albuquerque Public Schools (NM); Dr. Mary Templeton\, Superintendent\, Washougal School District (WA); and Linnette Attai\, Project Director\, Student Data Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)\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. \nWith the ever-increasing use of technology for teaching and learning\, as well as for the daily operational management of any school district\, comes a continuously growing need to assure data privacy for all who are engaged in school district processes. In this edLeader Panel\, three leading-edge superintendents share the successful strategies they have implemented to both assess their school districts’ privacy and compliance policies and also assure that data privacy is integrated into all aspects of technology use within their school districts. Five critical guidelines for making data privacy an essential commitment within any school system will be presented. \nViewers learn how to freely access the CoSN Student Data Privacy Toolkit which includes the following topics: Student Data Privacy Fundamentals\, Partnering with Service Providers\, and Transparency and Trust. CoSN’s Student Data Privacy Project Director joins the edLeader Panel conversation to inform attendees on why and how their school districts can earn CoSN’s Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal and shares how to access the free TLE Self-Assessment. \nThe data privacy leadership strategies and free resources shared during this broadcast are of high value to K-12 superintendents\, school and district leaders\, aspiring school leaders\, chief technology officers\, and other education technology leaders. \nView all of the recent EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nBill Burr has been a teacher\, principal\, tech director\, assistant superintendent\, and superintendent in Alaska for 27 years\, with 23 of those years in administration and 20 as a technology director. Bill is currently working in the Wrangell Public Schools serving as Superintendent. He has been a member of the Alaska Society of Technology in Education (ASTE) Board since 2010 as Interior Representative\, Treasurer\, and as the only four-time ASTE President. He also is a member of the CoSN Superintendent Advisory Board\, UAS School of Education External Advisory Committee\, the Southeast Regional Resource Center Board\, and the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce President. He is currently enrolled in the Western AASA National Superintendent Certification Program (2025 Class). \n \nScott Elder is a third-generation New Mexican and has been an employee of Albuquerque Public Schools since 1991. He began his career as an English as a second language teacher and served as a school principal for 19 years. After receiving his MBA\, he was asked to serve as Chief Operations Officer for the district. During the pandemic\, he was appointed the Interim Superintendent and was named permanent in March 2020. He is a vocal advocate for public education with a focus on improving outcomes for all students. He represents APS on the national stage\, appearing at national conventions and recently returned from the White House and a convening on cybersecurity in the public schools. \n \nDr. Mary Templeton is the Superintendent of the Washougal School District\, a beautiful community situated in the Columbia Gorge of Washington State and nearby Portland\, Oregon. Dr. Templeton began her career in education as a classroom teacher\, serving in districts in California\, Idaho\, and Washington State. Her love of the arts and her musical background have served her well to create engaging and creative spaces for student learning. In addition to 15 years as a classroom teacher\, she has also served administratively as a building leader as well as at the executive level. Dr. Templeton holds a BA from the University of Oregon\, an MA in education from Eastern Washington University\, and a doctorate in educational leadership from Washington State University. Dr. Templeton grew up in the Portland metropolitan area and prior to returning to this area to serve as an educator in Washougal\, she spent 20 years working for Spokane Public Schools. \n \nLinnette Attai is Project Director for CoSN’s Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program. As founder of the global privacy consulting firm PlayWell\, LLC\, Linnette delivers strategic advice and training\, policy development\, and technology assessments\, and builds cultures of compliance across a wide range of organizations. She also serves as virtual chief privacy officer and GDPR data protection officer to select clients. Linnette is a recognized expert in the youth and education sectors and speaks nationally on data privacy matters. She is a TEDx speaker and author of the books Student Data Privacy: Building a School Compliance Program\, Protecting Student Data Privacy: Classroom Fundamentals\, and Student Data Privacy: Managing Vendor Relationships. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, created in partnership with AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. 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:Data and Analytics,EmpowerED Superintendent Series,Leadership/Administration,Privacy and Security,Technology Infrastructure
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SUMMARY:Put the Science of Reading in Action with Effective Classroom Management
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Lee Wright\, Literacy Coach and Early Childhood Education Specialist \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. \nThe Science of Reading provides the content for high-quality reading instruction—and classroom management provides the context for that instruction. Quality classroom management can enhance the effectiveness of Science-of-Reading-based instruction and help increase student achievement\, but a lack of evidence-based classroom management can result in derailed lessons\, off-task student behaviors\, and frustrated educators. \n\nView this edWebinar with Dr. Lee Wright\, early literacy expert and educational trainer\, as he reviews five elements of classroom management that help set the stage for effective Science-of-Reading-informed instruction: \n\nTeaching high-quality classroom routines\nOrganizing the physical classroom environment\nProviding opportunities for student independence\nEngaging students cognitively\, physically\, and emotionally\nEmpowering families to support students’ reading development\n\nYou leave with practical strategies you can start using right away to help lead your students to reading proficiency. \nAll educators with an interest in elementary literacy—especially K-5 classroom teachers\, reading coaches\, literacy leaders\, instructional leaders\, special educators\, and curriculum directors—are encouraged to view this recorded edWebinar. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Lee Wright is a literacy expert\, author\, educator\, and trainer. He began his career as a kindergarten teacher in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. For over two decades\, he spent time as a literacy coach\, statewide staff development specialist\, and professor of education. Today\, Dr. Wright trains educators on topics that focus on the importance of effective classroom management\, small-group instruction\, early literacy\, and biliteracy. He is a co-author of two curriculum programs\, Three Cheers for Pre-K and myView Literacy\, from Savvas Learning Company\, as well as the author of the Savvas Insights series Classroom Management for the Science of Reading and How to Align Your Instruction to the Science of Reading. \n\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 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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ela20240312/
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management and Practices,Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Science of Reading,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Leading the Collective: Leadership Strategies for Effective Teaching and Coaching
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Steve Ventura\, President and Lead Consultant\, Advanced Collaborative Solutions \nSponsored by Advanced Collaborative 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 us for a transformative edWebinar designed for current and aspiring educational leaders seeking to master the art and science of guiding teacher teams and professional learning communities. This session goes beyond conventional leadership approaches\, offering a deep dive into fostering environments where educators can thrive and enhance student learning outcomes. Our journey covers the intricacies of educational leadership in today’s evolving landscape\, focusing on inspiring\, guiding\, and cultivating growth. \nWe explore the critical role leaders play in nurturing effective teams\, contrasting instructional leadership with mere management\, and integrating practical strategies with research-based insights. Viewers gain a robust understanding of leadership balance\, from setting visions to creating a culture where these visions are realized. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and actionable steps\, this session aims to spark a conversation about the transformative power of effective leadership in education\, inspiring viewers to elevate their practice and enrich the educational experiences of their teachers and students. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, teacher leaders\, and instructional coaches. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nSteve Ventura is the President and Lead Consultant at Advanced Collaborative Solutions. He is a highly motivational and knowledgeable speaker who approaches high-stakes professional development armed with practical\, research-based strategies. Steve is a former elementary and secondary teacher as well as both a school- and district-level administrator. Steve has published multiple books and articles\, and regularly presents and keynotes at major global education events. \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 \nAdvanced Collaborative Solutions serves as a beacon for educators globally\, offering transformative professional development and consulting. We specialize in equipping schools\, districts\, and non-profit organizations with the tools to amplify their impact on students. Our focus lies in nurturing instructional leadership\, promoting meaningful collaboration\, refining assessment strategies\, and establishing effective goal-setting practices. With a wealth of experience\, we are committed to empowering educators to create profound learning experiences. Whether your goal is to enhance teamwork\, elevate teaching methods\, or foster student growth\, our seasoned consultants are dedicated to supporting your journey. Join a community that values education’s transformative power—discover how Advanced Collaborative Solutions can help you drive positive change in your educational landscape.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20240312/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Strategies from The Writing Rope for Think\, Plan\, Write\, Revise
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Joan Sedita\, Founder and CEO\, Keys to Literacy; and Nicole Nelson\, National Curriculum Consultant\, Learning A-Z\nModerated by Aaron Ingold\, Interim President\, Learning A-Z \nSponsored by Learning A-Z \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAre you looking for instructional suggestions for strategies students can use at each stage of the writing process? This edWebinar builds on Learning A-Z’s previous Virtual Writing Summit and takes a deeper dive into the writing process\, which is a component of the Critical Thinking strand of Joan Sedita’s Writing Rope framework and includes thinking\, planning\, writing\, and revising. \nAfter a brief review of the five strands of The Writing Rope framework for teaching writing\, Joan offers strategies and scaffolds that support each stage: \n\nThink Stage: using two-column notes to gather ideas and information before writing\nPlan Stage: using a topic web to organize and plan the structure of a writing piece\nWrite Stage: using writing templates and transition words to support writing first drafts\nRevise Stage: using peer and teacher feedback checklists to help students edit their writing\n\nStudents should follow all four stages of the writing process when writing in any grade and any subject. Learn new strategies you can use with your students to support this process and grow student achievement that will be evident in your year-end assessments! \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary teachers and school\, district\, and education technology leaders. \nYou can view the recording of the first Virtual Writing Summit here. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJoan Sedita is the founder and CEO of Keys to Literacy and the author of its literacy professional development programs. Since 1975\, she has been a literacy educator and author\, and a nationally recognized teacher trainer. Before founding Keys to Literacy in 2007\, she worked at the Landmark School\, was a lead trainer for the MA Reading First project\, and was a LETRS author and national trainer. Before and during her work with Keys to Literacy\, Joan has consulted with numerous districts and state departments of education to support evidence-based literacy efforts across the country. \n \nNicole Nelson served for 15 years as an elementary teacher and literacy coach in her local school district and was named Tennessee PreK-4 Teacher of the Year for 2008. Nicole has also served as an account executive with Pearson\, Renaissance\, and Learning A-Z. While at Pearson\, she also served as a Literacy Solutions Specialist and Curriculum Specialist. Nicole is currently a National Curriculum Consultant with Learning A-Z where she supports districts across the nation in achieving their literacy goals. Nicole has shared her expertise through national\, regional\, and state conferences over the last 27 years. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAaron Ingold brings more than 25 years of education technology experience in the areas of math\, science\, assistive technology\, and literacy to Learning A-Z. He is a leader focusing on organizational and employee role clarity\, business forecasting\, measurable results\, and impactful experiences for students\, teachers\, and school administrators. As Interim President of Learning A-Z\, Aaron works to ensure the company’s essential solutions inspire curiosity\, ensure comprehension\, and instill the joy of learning for elementary students. \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. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\n \nLearning A-Z delivers Science of Reading-aligned preK-6 classroom essentials that inspire curiosity\, ensure comprehension\, and instill the joy of learning in elementary students. From reading and writing to vocabulary and science\, our award-winning digital solutions\, including Foundations A-Z\, Raz-Plus\, and Writing A-Z\, are used by over 12 million students across 170+ countries. \nOur flexible\, research-based supplemental solutions complement any elementary R/ELA curriculum\, empowering teachers to tailor instruction and engaging students with effective practice opportunities in their dedicated Student Portal. With ready-made lesson plans and vast digital libraries covering diverse genres and topics\, our solutions cater to individual needs and interests\, building background knowledge and strengthening foundational literacy skills. Complement your core curriculum with more of the resources that teachers need and students love.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20240312/
CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:Spark Conversations Using Illustrative Math in Grades 3-5
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Kara Carpenter\, Co-Founder\, Teachley; Carrie Moy\, Program Manager\, The ASSISTments Foundation; and Dr. Li Cheng\, Research Scientist\, Worcester Polytechnic Institute \nSponsored by Worcester Polytechnic Institute \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nTeaching Illustrative Math? Come learn strategies for how to engage your students and get them talking! Fostering rich class discussions isn’t easy\, but it’s essential for developing strong math thinkers. Learn new methods to improve conversations by monitoring student thinking\, selecting effective examples\, and asking the right questions. Explore free\, interactive tools that work with Illustrative Math to easily see what your students know and where they struggle faster than before. View this edWebinar to: \n\nLearn the 5 Practices to support math discussions\nExplore free assessment tools that sync with Illustrative Math\nGain concrete tips and strategies for improving your instruction\nSee classroom conversations in action\nLearn ways to pilot modeling tools to help students show their thinking\n\nYou leave this session with strategies and tools for orchestrating class discussions that you can start using right away. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to grades 3–5 teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Kara Carpenter is Co-founder of Teachley\, an award-winning education organization that develops K-5 math programs to promote deep thinking and learning. She is a National Board Certified Teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching children of all ages as a classroom teacher\, outdoor education instructor\, and Peace Corps Volunteer. She has a Ph.D. in cognition and learning from Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where her research focused on teaching and detecting young children’s mathematical strategies using games. Her dissertation became an Apple Design Award-winning app\, Addimal Adventure. Teachley’s games have over 1.7 million downloads worldwide\, and schools in all 50 states and 40+ countries have used the Teachley platform. Dr. Carpenter has served as Principal Investigator on six of Teachley’s 12 grants from the Institute of Education Sciences\, National Science Foundation\, and National Institutes of Health. \n \nIn her role as a dedicated Program Manager at The ASSISTments Foundation\, Carrie Moy blends a wealth of education knowledge with a master’s degree in education. With over a decade of classroom expertise\, Carrie’s journey from teacher to Program Manager reflects her commitment to addressing needs in education. She excels in creating and managing systems that enhance projects and partnerships\, seamlessly integrating her profound understanding of education technology with practical\, hands-on experience. As an advocate for continuous learning\, she actively pursues collaborative opportunities\, forging meaningful connections within the education community. Carrie’s holistic approach ensures that her work not only meets the needs of educators and students but also makes a significant contribution to the broader mission of advancing education. \n \nDr. Li Cheng is a Research Scientist at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. She holds a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in educational technology and a minor in research and evaluation methodology from the University of Florida. Dr. Cheng’s research and scholarship center around the design\, development\, and integration of advanced learning technologies to facilitate math learning and promote more accessible\, inclusive\, and equitable education. She has published over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles\, many of which have appeared in top-tier educational technology journals\, including Computers & Education\, ETR&D\, and Journal of Educational Computing Research. \nJoin the Building Math Proficiency community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nThe ASSISTments Foundation (TAF) is a non-profit organization founded in 2019 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). TAF is committed to transforming math education through evidence-based innovations and strives to create equitable learning opportunities that empower students to excel in mathematics. TAF aspires to expand the reach and impact of ASSISTments in classrooms across the nation\, driven by the belief that every student deserves to be recognized\, supported\, and successful in their math studies. Together\, TAF and WPI conduct groundbreaking research in the field of learning sciences. For more information about the ASSISTments Foundation and its innovative digital math practice and assessment platform\, please visit www.assistments.org.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mathskills20240313/
CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Mathematics,STEM/STEAM,Student Engagement and Motivation,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:Making Accessible Educational Materials Available to Students Who Need Them
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Vanessa Lombardo\, Training and Learning Manager\, Bookshare\, an Initiative of Benetech \nSponsored by The Educating All Learners™ Alliance (EALA)\, An InnovateEDU Project \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDigital content makes learning more portable and interactive\, but digital does not always mean accessible. Students who experience difficulty accessing standard text find inaccessible digital materials challenging to navigate. Using accessible materials helps all learners and provides them with equal access to course materials and learning opportunities. \nBookshare is a free\, accessible online library that provides accessible educational materials (AEM) to students who qualify. In this session\, we discuss the importance of using AEM in your classroom\, as well as how Bookshare can help. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and librarians. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nVanessa Lombardo is the Training and Learning Manager for Bookshare\, an Initiative of Benetech. In this current role\, she is responsible for providing relevant and engaging training content to educators\, parents\, and students. Her primary goal is to empower students and educators to use accessible educational materials to improve students’ educational outcomes. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Assistive Technology in the Special Education\, Language and Literacy Department of The College of New Jersey\, a four-year university. In this role she teaches a pre-service\, graduate-level course focused on the exploration of various technology tools and how to best implement them into inclusive classrooms. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching All Students community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars. \n\n \nThe Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) is an uncommon coalition of organizations committed to resource sharing and community-building that supports the efforts of the education community to meet the needs of students with disabilities or learning differences. The Alliance represents voices from a diverse range of communities\, including disability advocacy\, parent\, special education\, civil rights\, and K-12 nonprofit education organizations. EALA leads the development of a Resource Library\, Tech Tool Library\, events\, podcasts\, and working groups in order to bring awareness to the challenges and opportunities surrounding students with disabilities in K12 education\, and how we can best support them.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/inclusiveeducation20240314/
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Digital Learning,Equity,Library/Media,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Teacher Retention: Successful Models and Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Karmin Ricker\, Instructional Design and Technology Coordinator\, Raymore-Peculiar School District (MO); Dr. Pete Leida\, Partnership Manager\, Insight Education Group; and Dr. Wendy Amato\, Chief Academic Officer\, K12 Coalition \nSponsored by Teaching Channel \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nSupporting and retaining teachers continues to be a major issue for districts and organizations across the country. This edWebinar provides information and support to school and district leaders on their quest to find solutions to teacher retention challenges. The presenters discuss the best ways to support\, develop\, elevate\, and retain teachers\, improving outcomes for all educational stakeholders. \nViewers learn best practices for supporting teachers through mentorship and PLCs\, important considerations for the professional development of teachers\, methods for elevating new teachers\, opportunities to improve the retention of teachers throughout their programs\, and how utilizing video can support these efforts. The presenters specify high-impact practices and explore criteria that help schools prioritize how to use their resources. Viewers walk away with actionable ideas for implementation. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKarmin Ricker is completing her 30th year in education. She has been with the Raymore-Peculiar School District since 2007. Prior to that\, she spent nine years at the Drexel School District\, three years at the Adrian School District\, and one year at the Butler School District all in Missouri just south of Kansas City. Karmin began her career teaching English and French at the secondary level as well as coaching athletic teams. Karmin eventually left the classroom to become an instructional coach so that she could impact how teachers could engage learners. In 2010\, Karmin took on administrative duties at the district level with the Raymore-Peculiar School District. She has worn many hats in her role at the district level\, but being the coordinator for the mentoring program has been consistent in her years at Raymore-Peculiar. \n \nDr. Pete Leida is a Partnership Manager with Insight Education Group\, who currently supports districts with the following: facilitating strategic planning efforts\, supporting recruitment and retention teams\, and providing leadership coaching. Before joining Insight\, Dr. Leida served as the Deputy Superintendent in the Colonial School District in Delaware where he was responsible for the successful implementation of the Empowering Educators to Excel grant while supporting the work of the Curriculum & Instruction and Schools Divisions. Prior to that\, he worked as the Director of Schools where he focused on leadership development\, support\, and evaluation of school leaders\, as an elementary assistant and principal in three different schools over eleven years\, and as an elementary and special education teacher\, all in Colonial. Dr. Leida also serves as an adjunct instructor at Wilmington University. \n \nDr. Wendy Amato earned her master’s and Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Virginia. She holds an MBA from James Madison University in strategies for competitive advantages in complex industries. She began teaching in 1991 at Universite Blaise Pascal in Clermont Ferrand\, France\, has served as a middle school administrator\, and still teaches at UVA’s School of Education. Dr. Amato works tirelessly to support educators with resources and tools that support student learning outcomes. She collaborates with education leaders\, researchers\, and presenters who share the mission of teaching for the greater good. A thoughtful and engaging speaker\, Dr. Amato has delivered teacher professional development workshops and student leadership workshops across the U.S. and internationally on five continents. Outside of work\, Dr. Amato is a pickleball enthusiast and lives with her husband near Charlottesville\, Virginia. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teacher HELP! community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAs lifelong educators at Teaching Channel\, we know what it takes to be successful in the classroom. We’re dedicated to providing you and your team with custom solutions to help engage\, inspire and empower your teachers to reach their goals. Explore flexible professional development solutions for your teachers rooted in self-reflection and continual growth for districts and institutions of any size.​ Teaching Channel is best known for its vast video library of authentic teaching videos used by hundreds of thousands of teachers. Our EMPOWER platform enables self-reflection and provides coaching tools. Additionally\, we offer a robust catalog of professional development courses and resources to accelerate success in the classroom. Keep your teachers engaged\, empowered and inspired with Teaching Channel.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teacherhelp20240318/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Professional Development,Teacher Development and Retention
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SUMMARY:Executive Function: A Practical Guide to Teaching Planning and Time Management
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Renaud Boisjoly\, Chief Product Officer\, Studyo \nSponsored by Studyo \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nStudents with special challenges are often taught organization and time-management skills\, but research indicates that every student can strongly benefit from learning these skills early on. This edWebinar focuses on how learning to plan helps students build a metacognitive view of their workload\, and how students with strong metacognitive skills are positioned to learn more and perform better (e.g.\, Wang et al.\, 1990). \nDuring this edWebinar\, we explore simple and effective ways educators can integrate planning skills in their curriculum and how this can help students be more aware of their workload and improve their time-management skills. Examples shown tie into executive function skills such as organization\, planning\, shifting\, and initiating. At the end of the session\, viewers have a clear set of strategies they can use in class to help students improve their metacognitive skills and foster improved executive function skills. Additionally\, viewers receive a series of digital lesson plans to teach planning techniques to their students in effective 15-minute sessions they can use at their convenience. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, counselors\, and learning specialists. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nRenaud Boisjoly is the Chief Product Officer at Studyo. After working with students and teachers in classrooms\, schools\, and districts for close to 25 years\, focusing on driving technology adoption through pedagogical objectives\, the new digital era raised the question of student agency and responsibility. Basing himself on action research on brain development and executive function skills\, he built the first version of the Studyo planner which empowered students with tools to plan and break down their work. Now\, Studyo also produces Today and Today for Schools to make these planning tools available to a wider audience\, from individual students or teachers to schools looking for ways to enhance Google Classroom to teach executive function skills to their students. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the The Brain and Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars. \n\n \nStudyo helps students\, teachers and parents work together to improve executive function skills.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/brain20240318/
CATEGORIES:Brain and Learning,Education Research/Evidence,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:Baking a Simple Early Literacy Cake in the PreK-1 Classroom: Ingredients and Method
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Theresa Roberts\, Early Literacy Researcher; and Dr. Aparna Ramanathan\, Founder and CEO\, Soundkins \nSponsored by Soundkins \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nBake literacy success with best-science ingredients in PreK-Grade 1. In this edWebinar\, we simplify the recipe for building strong phonemic awareness and letter knowledge in your PreK-1 learners. Together\, we: \n\nDeclutter your kitchen: Critically evaluate the large number of recommendations for what to teach and how to teach it in the phonological awareness and alphabet realms\nTaste the evidence: Explore the scientific backing for different approaches\, leaving you with a clear understanding of a simple set of essential ingredients and methods\nLearn chef expertise: Discover the most effective teaching methods to “bake” these essential skills into your students’ learning\nWalk away with a simple\, delicious recipe: Leave with a simplified list of Science of Reading ingredients and methods for your daily literacy instruction\n\nYou leave this session refreshed\, focused\, and empowered to advocate. Discover how to create literacy magic: Bake delicious literacy learning experiences with greater learning\, less stress\, and more joy for you and the children you teach. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-1 teachers\, reading specialists\, interventionists\, directors of curriculum and instruction\, and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Theresa Roberts earned a Ph.D. in educational and developmental psychology from the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA). She was a professor at California State University\, Sacramento (CSUS) for 25 years and taught courses in human development and language and literacy to undergraduate- and master’s-level students. Her research focuses on early language\, literacy\, and motivation with a special interest in emergent bilingual children. Publications of this work have appeared in journals such as Reading Research Quarterly\, the Journal of Educational Psychology\, Early Childhood Research Quarterly\, and Child Development. Her most recent research\, funded by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES)\, investigated theoretical and applied questions on alphabet instruction. Her work with schools includes teacher professional development and observing and participating in children’s literacy learning in early childhood classrooms. Dr. Roberts has most recently worked with tutoring and early literacy technology companies to apply research findings to tech-based classroom instruction. \n \nDr. Aparna Ramanathan is the founder and CEO of Soundkins\, a supplemental early literacy program. She started her career as a medical doctor in Australia for 11 years. Moving to the U.S. in 2011\, Dr. Ramanathan performed mental health coaching to professional women with biofeedback data. In 2016\, leveraging the accessibility of screen-free\, low-cost voice technology\, she began supporting children to build social and mental resilience skills. A year later\, Dr. Ramanathan launched AskMyClass to provide behavioral support activities for the PreK-6 classroom. In 2020\, Dr. Ramanathan applied speech technology to early literacy to create Soundkins\, a PreK-K phonological awareness program with funding support from the Institute of Education Sciences and NewSchools Venture Fund. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\n \nSoundkins is an engaging\, easy-to-use\, effective way to help young readers learn foundational literacy skills that are research backed and Science of Reading based. Our team of doctors\, researchers\, and educators have created a library of 5-minute interactive videos that teach phonemes\, letter sounds\, and blends. \nEach 5-minute video is a zero-prep lesson that includes a speech articulation segment\, catchy songs and original Soundkins music\, an integrated mnemonic alphabet to help students master letter sounds\, animated stories with original Soundkins characters\, and planned opportunities for movement and motion at the end of each lesson. Soundkins is geared towards 4-6-year-olds and supports diverse learners\, including multilingual learners. Free trial and & teacher resources at https://soundkins.com
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20240319/
CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,Literacy,PreK-K Programs,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Differentiate Elementary Math Instruction to Increase Engagement and Flexibility: Build Your Toolbox
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Elijah Ortiz\, Fifth-Grade Educator and Teacher Leader\, Concourse Village Elementary School (NY); Emily Semrad\, Elementary Educator\, Academy Adventures Midtown Charter School (AZ); Emma Simmons\, Principal\, Roxbury Prep Charter School (MA); and Alexa Poulin\, Customer Marketing Manager\, Unruly Studios \nSponsored by Unruly Studios \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. \nMath anxiety and negative associations with math are common among elementary students and can develop as early as kindergarten. This can lead to avoidance and low achievement in math. However\, increasing student engagement through varied instructional tactics can help students build confidence and resiliency in math. To be flexible problem solvers\, students need strong number sense and a toolbox of strategies to choose from\, and educators need the math foundation and support to do this in their classrooms. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, current principal and former elementary educator Emma Simmons and elementary educators Emily Semrad and Elijah Ortiz share: \n\nCurrent challenges faced in math education\, including data insights from principals across the United States\nHow administrators can shape teachers’ instruction to cultivate flexible problem solvers\nMath classroom strategies that help students stay engaged in their learning and in turn\, build more positive associations with math\n\nThe goal of this session is for viewers to leave with strategies they can implement into their teaching practice to increase engagement and differentiate instruction. Emma\, Elijah\, and Emily have worked with a variety of grade levels and student populations\, providing them all with a robust toolbox of math strategies. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to elementary teachers\, school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, and math curriculum coordinators and directors. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nElijah Ortiz has been an elementary educator for 10 years\, six of which have focused on math instruction. He has taught departmentalized math in grades three\, four\, and five working with diverse learners\, including students with special needs. Elijah loves teaching math because there are multiple strategies to get to the same answers\, which really benefits students of different learning styles and abilities. He loves the idea of gamifying math and making it fun for students to help develop positive associations with math. Elijah currently teaches fifth-grade math at Concourse Village Elementary School in the Bronx\, New York. He has been at this school for eight years teaching across multiple grade levels\, serving as a coach and mentor to his colleagues\, and delivering professional development sessions alongside the assistant principal centered on math instruction. He has a bachelor’s in elementary education and a master’s in special education. \n \nEmily Semrad has been an educator for three years at a small charter school\, Academy Adventures Midtown. She was introduced to Unruly Splats her first year there and the students she’s taught have participated in the competitions and have had a blast! She has a passion for mathematics and working with kids and is excited to see what other opportunities arise for her in her future.  \n \nEmma Simmons is the Principal of Roxbury Prep Lucy Stone\, a middle school in Boston\, MA\, which is a part of the Uncommon Schools network. She started her teaching journey with Uncommon at North Star Academy in Newark\, NJ as a second-grade teacher while also receiving her master’s in elementary education. Eventually\, she moved to Boston where she specialized in math curriculum and taught fifth-grade math for two years. In making this shift\, she recognized her passion for curriculum development and instructional leadership. Emma then transitioned into the role of Dean of Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on math curriculum and coaching STEM teachers. Eager to continue to learn more and increase her impact\, she pursued a principal fellowship which ultimately led to her current position which is where she has been since 2021. \n \nAlexa Poulin is a Senior School Success Manager and the Customer Marketing Manager at Unruly Studios. She is a certified elementary education teacher with a certification in general special education. Alexa provides professional development to educators around cross-curricular computer science integration for various subjects from math\, ELA\, physical education\, science\, and more. She is passionate about providing differentiated learning experiences for students and supporting teachers with the implementation of education technology into the existing structures of their classrooms. Prior to joining Unruly Studios\, she worked as an Academic Advisor for adult learners in STEM programs at Southern New Hampshire University. Alexa received a Bachelor of Arts in elementary and special education from Southern New Hampshire University and a Master of Science in coaching science in sport from University College Dublin. \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\n \nUnruly Studios combines high-quality STEM learning with active recess-style play for K-8 schools and districts. Our award-winning Unruly Splats platform introduces students to computer science through the creation of physically active games in our block-based coding app. Unruly Math is a supplemental K-5 math program that reinforces foundational math skills through active\, experiential group play using the Unruly Splats platform. Unruly Math infuses kinesthetic learning and peer-to-peer collaboration into your school’s existing math curriculum with a scope and sequence of 80 standards-aligned activities. The Unruly Splats platform can be utilized for various subject areas from STEAM\, to math\, to ELA\, making it the perfect tool to create engaging summer programs for students and teachers. Splats are made to be stomped on and are iPad and Chromebook compatible.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20240320/
CATEGORIES:Differentiated Instruction,Leadership/Administration,Mathematics,STEM/STEAM,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Instruction\, Part 1: 10 Tips for Liberating Your Literacy Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kamania Wynter-Hoyte\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, University of South Carolina; Michele Myers\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor\, Wake Forest University; Sanjuana C. Rodriguez\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor of Reading and Literacy Education\, Kennesaw State University; Eliza Braden\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor of Elementary Education\, University of South Carolina; Natasha Thornton\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor of Elementary Education\, Spelman College; and Amanda Alexander\, Ph.D.\, 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 us for an edWebinar with the authors of Revolutionary Love: Creating a Culturally Inclusive Literacy Classroom. They share research-proven strategies for districts\, schools\, and teachers. These strategies affirm and celebrate all students’ identities and cultural and linguistic practices. \nYou also learn how to select diverse children’s books for classrooms. With diverse collections\, you liberate your literacy curriculum and promote more empathetic readers and writers. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 district and school leaders\, as well as teachers. \nScholastic Education’s Culturally Responsive Instruction series can be viewed in any order or as stand-alone edWebinars.\nView Part 2: Culturally Responsive Instruction: Choosing and Using Diverse Texts\nView Part 3: Q&A with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad: Culturally Responsive Instruction Series \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKamania Wynter-Hoyte\, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at the University of South Carolina. Her teaching and scholarship center on the brilliance\, joy\, and stories of diverse young learners.  \n \nMichele Myers\, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor at Wake Forest University. As a holistic\, social justice educator\, Dr. Myers is committed to ensuring that all children receive a humanizing education that honors their histories\, heritages\, literacies\, languages\, cultures\, family structures\, and communities as assets for learning. Dr. Myers recently co-authored The Educator’s Guide to Building Child & Family Resilience (Scholastic\, 2023) with Linda C. Mayes. \n \nSanjuana Carrillo Rodriguez\, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Reading and Literacy Education at Kennesaw State University. Her work focuses on the early literacy development of emergent bilingual students\, Latinx children’s literature\, and social justice education in teacher education.  \n \nEliza G. Braden\, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Elementary Education at the University of South Carolina. Her research interests include critical literacy and language practices of Black and Latinx children and their families\, culturally relevant teaching\, and critical multicultural children’s literature.  \n \nNatasha Thornton\, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education at Spelman College. Her research interests include culturally responsive literacy instruction\, curricula affirming Black children’s histories and identities\, and the intersection of teachers’ beliefs and practices. \n \nAmanda Alexander\, Ph.D. 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. Before 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 Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\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/clrt20240320/
CATEGORIES:Culturally Responsive Teaching,Education Research/Evidence,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Social Studies Education Today: Preparing Students for College\, Career\, and Civic Life
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Lawrence Paska\, Executive Director\, National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) \nSponsored by The Educating All Learners™ Alliance (EALA)\, An InnovateEDU Project \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhat is the state of social studies education today and how can you simultaneously navigate the political landscape of social studies and prepare your students for college\, career\, and civic life? This session shares resources and services from the National Council for the Social Studies to support an inclusive environment for all learners. Learn about seals of civic readiness\, student honor societies\, advocacy tools\, and more! \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Lawrence Paska is the Executive Director of National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)\, the largest professional association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS represents K-12 classroom teachers\, college and university faculty members\, curriculum designers and specialists\, district and state supervisors and administrators\, and educators from around the world focused on social studies learning. As NCSS’ chief staff executive\, he is responsible for implementing the strategic priorities\, policies\, and actions approved by the NCSS Board of Directors\, and expanding a network of social studies professionals nationwide. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the K-12 Social Studies and Civics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars. \n\n \nThe Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) is an uncommon coalition of organizations committed to resource sharing and community-building that supports the efforts of the education community to meet the needs of students with disabilities or learning differences. The Alliance represents voices from a diverse range of communities\, including disability advocacy\, parent\, special education\, civil rights\, and K-12 nonprofit education organizations. EALA leads the development of a Resource Library\, Tech Tool Library\, events\, podcasts\, and working groups in order to bring awareness to the challenges and opportunities surrounding students with disabilities in K12 education\, and how we can best support them.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/socialstudies20240321/
CATEGORIES:College and Career Readiness,Social Studies and Civics
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SUMMARY:Using MTSS Data to Make SMART Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kelly A. Powell-Smith\, Ph.D.\, NCSP\, Professor of Reading Science\, Mount St. Joseph University \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. \nJoin education and assessment expert Dr. Kelly A. Powell-Smith\, Professor of Reading Science at Mount St. Joseph University\, as she shares ideas for how educators can maximize the use of MTSS data for decision-making that improves educational outcomes. Dr. Powell-Smith centers her discussion around how to make SMART decisions—those that are Systematic\, Measurable\, Agile\, Reflective\, and focused on Teaching. \nYou walk away from this informative edWebinar with a newfound understanding of: \n\nHow to better focus (or refocus) the use of MTSS data on the critical educational decisions to be made that will result in improved outcomes\nHow to better target concerns and focus on alterable variables to address them using data\nHow to use your data to set goals and select interventions based upon the best evidence available\nTreating interventions as hypotheses to be tested and the use of progress monitoring data as a feedback loop\n\nDr. Powell-Smith shares the application of these ideas in school practice\, as well as provides specific examples and recommended resources. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKelly A. Powell-Smith\, Ph.D.\, NCSP is a Professor of Reading Science at Mount St. Joseph University. Dr. Powell-Smith is the former Chief Science Officer at Acadience Learning and the lead author on Acadience RAN\, Acadience Reading Survey\, Acadience Reading Diagnostic assessments\, and Acadience Spelling. She obtained her doctorate in school psychology from the University of Oregon. She has served as an Associate Professor of School Psychology at the University of South Florida\, faculty associate of the Florida Center for Reading Research\, and consultant with the Eastern Regional Reading First Technical Assistance Center. She currently serves on several editorial boards including School Psychology Review\, School Psychology Forum\, and Single-Case in the Social Sciences. Her work has been cited in more than 200 professional journals. Dr. Powell-Smith has provided training in assessment and intervention in 23 states and Canada and conducted 285 national\, state\, and regional workshops and presentations. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \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/assessment20240321/
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Data and Analytics,Growth Mindset and Culture,MTSS,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:Science of Reading Week: Literacy Is a Civil Right
DESCRIPTION:Presented by LeVar Burton and Liz Brooke\, Ph.D.\, CCC-SLP\, Chief Learning Officer\, Lexia\nModerated by Cassandra Wheeler\, Director of LETRS State Success\, Lexia \nSponsored by Lexia Learning \nWe are so grateful to have had the opportunity to sit down with LeVar Burton for an inspiring keynote discussion.\nUnfortunately\, the session recording is no longer available. Check out the rest of the programs from this Science of Reading Week! \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin us to celebrate the start of Science of Reading Week with LeVar Burton! Burton\, a beloved actor\, director\, author\, and educator\, has taught multiple generations of children about the joys of reading through his work on Reading Rainbow\, the most-watched PBS program in the classroom during its 26-year run. He is a passionate advocate for equitable\, evidence-based literacy instruction and was the executive producer of the 2023 documentary The Right to Read\, which shares the stories of an activist\, a teacher\, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with reading instruction based on the Science of Reading. \nIn a live Q&A\, Burton joins Dr. Liz Brooke\, Lexia Chief Learning Officer\, for a discussion on the national literacy crisis\, progress in evidence-based literacy instruction\, and equitable access to that instruction for all students. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Science of Reading Week. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLeVar Burton is an actor\, director\, educator\, and celebrated host and Executive Producer of the beloved PBS children’s series Reading Rainbow. Airing from 1983 to 2009\, Reading Rainbow was not only one of the longest-running children’s television shows in history\, but also one of the most acclaimed\, earning over 200 awards including multiple Emmys and a Peabody. As a lifelong literacy advocate\, Burton has dedicated decades to encouraging children to read. Burton is also the award-winning author of The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm\, A Kids Book About Imagination\, and his Grammy-nominated book\, Aftermath. \n \nAs Chief Learning Officer of Lexia® Learning\, Dr. Liz Brooke is responsible for setting the educational vision for the company’s Language and Literacy products\, including the Adaptive Blended Learning (ABL) strategy. She has been with the company for more than 10 years. Prior to joining Lexia\, Dr. Brooke served as the Director of Intervention at the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR). She has been working in education for more than 25 years. She has worked in hospital\, university\, and school settings as a speech-language pathologist\, researcher\, and she began her career as a first-grade teacher. She has been published in several scholarly journals and books. Dr. Brooke shares Lexia’s mission of creating opportunity for every student through the power of literacy education\, and it continues to be the driving force behind all her work. \n \nAbout the Moderator \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\, at Lexia\, Cassandra serves the organization as 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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/scienceofreading20240325/
CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,Equity,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Support Student Mental Health by Working Together
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Miriam Silman\, MSW\, Trauma and Resilience Advisor\, Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health\, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities; Rebecca Honig\, Chief Content and Curriculum Officer\, ParentPowered; and Francoise Lartigue\, Director of Content\, ParentPowered \nSponsored by ParentPowered \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWe all know mental health and well-being is a critical area of need for students of all ages. Educators\, families\, and community health practitioners are at the front line\, but nobody can do it alone! When it comes to mental health\, we need to work in collaboration to provide students with the support they need\, and we need to support each other. View this timely and important edWebinar to learn valuable strategies for: \n\nBringing everyone to the table to partner around student mental health\nTangible things you can do right away to increase the well-being of everyone in your school community—both adults and students\nEngaging in conversations around mental health and creating a culture of care\n\nAt a time when rates of stress\, anxiety\, and depression among young people are rising\, this is a don’t-miss event that helps you and your colleagues chart a path to effectively support mental health and help students build the skills to recognize and manage their emotions. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, school counselors and social workers\, and those in parent/community involvement\, family engagement\, and school improvement roles. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMiriam Silman\, MSW serves as the Trauma and Resilience Advisor at the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health\, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities\, working to create a trauma-informed\, resilience-oriented system of service delivery and workforce support within the department and across the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Miriam also serves as the Kentucky Co-Director for Project AWARE\, a five-year federal grant through the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration to promote student mental health and wellness through school-based behavioral health supports. She has worked as a clinician\, researcher\, and trainer focusing on trauma and resilience across various populations\, professionals\, and service sectors for more than 30 years and has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at regional\, state\, and national conferences. \n \nRebecca Honig is the Chief Content and Curriculum Officer at ParentPowered. She has authored numerous curricula\, parent guides\, and children’s storybooks for Sesame Workshop\, Scholastic\, Disney\, Compass Learning\, PBS\, WGBH\, HITN\, Nickelodeon\, Mo Willems\, and The Norman Rockwell Museum. She has also served as a Curriculum and Content Specialist for Sesame Street and spent ten years teaching in public\, private\, and after-school programs. Rebecca has a master’s degree in early childhood education from Bank Street. \n \nFrancoise Lartigue is the Director of Content at ParentPowered. She began her career teaching kindergarten in the South Bronx through Teach for America\, and has ten years of experience working in both the public and private sector. Most recently\, she worked with the Flying Cloud Institute to design and implement STEM and STEAM based units for elementary classrooms. Francoise has a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Bank Street College. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the School Health & Safety community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nResearch shows that families play a powerful role in fostering children’s development. ParentPowered is on a mission to help K–12 districts provide accessible\, evidence-based family engagement curriculum\, without adding more to teachers’ plates. Our program — for PreK through grade 12 — supports\, inspires\, and activates parents and caregivers with simple\, strengths-based insights they can turn into everyday teachable moments. Learn more and request a demo at parentpowered.com.
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CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Mental Health and Wellness,School Culture/Climate,School Safety
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SUMMARY:Big Words for Young Readers – Why We Must Start Earlier and How to Do It! The Science of Reading in Practice Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer\, Professor of Literacy Education\, Virginia Tech; 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. \nJoin us for an insightful edWebinar with Dr. Heidi Anne Mesmer\, acclaimed author of Big Words for Young Readers. Dr. Mesmer emphasizes the crucial importance of extending phonics instruction beyond decoding short words. Early readers must develop the skills to decode “big words”—those with multiple syllables and morphemes. This ensures proficiency in reading. \nIn this session\, educators: \n\nGain a deep understanding of a meticulously crafted K-5 scope and sequence\nLearn evidence-based strategies supported by research\, enabling quick integration of effective phonics instruction into the classroom\nWalk away with a practical toolkit that empowers teachers to transform their phonics instruction\, moving beyond basic decoding\n\nThis is part four of Scholastic Education Solutions’ Science of Reading in Practice series\, but it can be viewed as a stand-alone edWebinar. The sessions are not dependent on one another and the series can be viewed in any order. \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 1 – 5 Ways to Improve Foundational Skills Instruction Right Now: The Science of Reading in Practice Series\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 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 \nHeidi Anne Mesmer\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Literacy Education at Virginia Tech\, frequently works in schools\, explaining and modeling evidence-based ways to teach reading. Her research focuses on methods and materials for beginning readers. \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/teach2read20240325/
CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,Education Research/Evidence,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Teaching an American History of Rock and Soul with TeachRock
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jocelyn Aguilera\, Collaborating Teacher\, John C. Fremont High School (CA); Liam Popper\, Collaborating Educator\, Brooklyn School of Social Justice (NY); and Gina Machado\, Associate Director of School Partnerships\, TeachRock \nSponsored by TeachRock \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 TeachRock to learn about An American History of Rock and Soul\, a free complete curriculum for music and history elective courses. An American History of Rock and Soul facilitates the exploration of the history of the United States through the history of American popular music\, from the birth of the Blues to Nirvana and Public Enemy\, and is currently being taught in schools across the U.S. \nLed by an experienced educator and a curriculum developer\, this edWebinar provides an overview of the curriculum’s structure\, content\, and pedagogical approach. Viewers discover how easy it is to access and navigate the free An American History of Rock and Soul curriculum. They learn simple yet effective techniques for hitting the ground running with TeachRock resources and walk away with a selection of supporting documents from TeachRock teachers who are currently blazing trails with this course in their own schools. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to high school teachers and school and district leaders. \nView all of the recent TeachRock edWebinars. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJocelyn Isabel Aguilera is an activist educator\, musician\, and “hood historian” from South Central Los Angeles. As a doctoral student at USC\, she focuses on creating curricula that weave music into history education for secondary schools. Her research on L.A. Chicana Punk musicians won the Los Angeles City Historical Society prize in 2020 and she previously collaborated with TeachRock to co-construct lessons on Chicana Punk activism in U.S. History. Additionally\, she has been the digital archivist for the Punkera archive and a bassist for the L.A. local Transcore Punk band Trap Girl.  \n \nLiam Popper is a passionate educator at the Brooklyn School of Social Justice with over three decades of experience as a classroom teacher for the NYC Department of Education. Using TeachRock’s An American History of Rock and Soul curriculum\, Liam seamlessly blends music and history to create a captivating learning experience for all students. In his course\, students embark on a journey through American history\, enriched by the powerful medium of music. Liam’s teaching and his use of the TeachRock curriculum resonate deeply with his scholars and has even inspired the creation of The BSSJB\, a daily student-led morning broadcast done in the style of the radio shows studied by students in Liam’s class. \n \nGina Machado is the Associate Director of School Partnerships at TeachRock. Beginning her career as a classroom teacher in the Bronx\, New York\, she now designs arts-integrated education materials for TeachRock and leads professional development sessions across the United States\, working alongside teachers to implement the TeachRock curriculum. An educator at heart\, Gina’s true passion lies in creating new and innovative ways to reach students of all levels\, always aiming to foster the student-teacher relationship. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the K-12 Social Studies and Civics 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\nLaunched by Stevie Van Zandt and the Founders Board of Bono\, Jackson Browne\, Martin Scorsese\, and Bruce Springsteen\, TeachRock.org provides free\, standards-aligned resources that use music to help K-12 students succeed in science\, math\, social studies\, language arts\, and more.
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CATEGORIES:Arts in Education,Curriculum Development,Social Studies and Civics,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy,TeachRock
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SUMMARY:Science of Reading Week: School Administrators: Your Leadership Role in Science of Reading Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Paula White\, Executive Director\, JerseyCAN; Rich Zigarovich\, Principal\, Lordstown Elementary School (OH); and Dr. Erin Hamilton\, State Solutions Manager\, National Strategy Team\, Lexia\nModerated by Cassandra Wheeler\, Director of LETRS State Success\, Lexia \nSponsored by Lexia 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. \nSchool leaders understand that the Science of Reading provides proven\, evidence-based practices about how best to teach students of all abilities and backgrounds how to read—but the transition to instruction grounded in the Science of Reading can be daunting. \nIn this candid edWebinar\, you hear from educational leaders with decades of firsthand experience about the challenges\, benefits\, and long-term systemic impact of implementing Science-of-Reading-based literacy curricula. Discussion topics include: \n\nStrategies to support schoolwide changes to literacy instruction with an approach based in the Science of Reading\nHow to empower teachers and secure their partnership to incorporate the Science of Reading to accelerate literacy\nThe schoolwide ecosystem of educators—principals\, coaches\, interventionists—with a shared vision of Science-of-Reading-based instruction\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Science of Reading Week. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nPaula L. White\, Executive Director of JerseyCAN\, lives in the northern New Jersey town of Bloomfield\, less than an hour outside of New York City. She was born in the United Kingdom and raised in Jamaica and Canada by her first-generation immigrant parents before moving to the United States as a young adult. While growing up\, Paula was hardly a model student—she loved history and mathematics and was a voracious reader\, but she stubbornly believed that she didn’t need schooling to validate her intelligence. A part of her still believes this\, but after realizing that formal education expands knowledge\, builds self-discipline\, and is a gatekeeper for hopes and dreams\, she committed to scholastic excellence and went on to earn degrees from Spelman College and Columbia University. \nA career educator\, Paula has taught elementary grades\, founded and led a public charter school\, and served as the New Jersey Department of Education’s Chief Turnaround Officer in charge of public school improvement statewide. She also led flagship chapters of two national education nonprofit organizations. Her strong\, informed voice on education and social policy has resulted in her being featured across various media including News 12 New Jersey\, Chalkbeat\, NPR\, CBS News\, the New York Times\, and the Wall Street Journal. She led the first cross-sector team on chronic absenteeism in New Jersey\, and her work elsewhere has resulted in broad policy changes including universal dyslexia screening for K-2 students and the expansion of restorative justice programs in public schools. She was recently named to PoliticsNY’s Education Power List and recognized by City & State New York as part of the 2021 Education Power 100. Paula loves being with her family\, reconnecting with students she has taught over the years\, and walking solo while listening to podcasts about education or health. \n \nRich Zigarovich has been the Principal at Lordstown Elementary School (K-6) in Warren\, Ohio since 2017. He is deeply passionate about seeing the students and staff he serves grow as learners and people. After almost 29 years in education\, he is glad to report that every year gets better and better! \n \nDr. Erin Hamilton is the State Solutions Manager of Lexia’s National Strategy Team. With a career spanning over two decades\, Dr. Hamilton is a distinguished educator who is leaving a lasting mark in the field. Her journey began as a literacy consultant in Pennsylvania\, where she honed her expertise. Over the past two years\, Dr. Hamilton has played a pivotal role on Lexia’s National Strategy Team extending her influence across the United States supporting the legislative literacy movement. Dr. Hamilton earned her doctorate in educational leadership from Immaculata University\, with her dissertation centered on the self-efficacy of elementary principals in foundational literacy leadership. While her influence extends across the United States\, she resides in Saint Augustine\, FL\, with her beloved family. \n \nAbout the Moderator \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\, at Lexia\, Cassandra serves the organization as 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 
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CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Learning Loss/Acceleration,Literacy,Professional Development,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:You're Brilliant! How to Close Literacy Gaps for Students Using Your Intuition
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nancy Akhavan\, Ed.D.\, Author and Speaker; and Nichole Walsh\, Ed.D.\, Instructional Coach \nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nHow do teachers in grades K-3 make those 20-minute lessons count most? Learn from Dr. Nancy Akhavan and Dr. Nichole Walsh as they share in-the-moment scaffolds to meet all students where they are. Teachers gain techniques for differentiating phonics\, handwriting\, and spelling during whole-class and small-group reading instruction. Best of all\, they learn to trust their own brilliance\, expertly synthesizing student data with what their learners are doing in the real time of instruction. \nView this edWebinar to learn: \n\nTechniques for differentiating phonics\, handwriting\, and spelling\nHow to use student data along with what’s happening in real-time instruction\nScaffolds for meeting all learners where they are\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-3 teachers. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Nancy Akhavan has spent 30 years as an educator and consultant. Her work focuses on student support through good first literacy instruction\, intervention\, English language development\, leadership development\, and organizational systems to increase student achievement. For the past 15 years\, she has conducted professional development\, given keynotes\, and provided seminars for thousands of educators nationally and internationally. She has served as a consultant for numerous districts and coached school district leaders\, principals\, and teachers related to serving the most challenged situations and historically underserved youth in our educational systems. \n \nDr. Nichole Walsh has over 20 years of experience in the field of education teaching\, leading\, and consulting in Title I schools with high populations of multilingual learners. As a district secondary instructional coach teaching\, Dr. Walsh trained and supported 7-12-grade teachers across all disciplines in literacy\, language\, engagement\, assessment\, and technology. She also worked as both a middle school principal and as a high school curriculum and instruction VP\, where she led PLCs and unit design work across all content areas. Dr. Walsh also successfully supported the implementation of schoolwide MTSS in behavior and academics at the secondary level. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Foundational Literacy Skills community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Without Tears’ mission in today’s changing learning landscape is to ensure that the path to student success remains simple and fun. We provide child-friendly\, hands-on\, innovative instruction for early learning\, handwriting\, keyboarding\, and writing strategies\, and our programs reach more than 31 million students in Pre-K through fifth grade. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Data and Analytics,Differentiated Instruction,Early Literacy,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Adults Need Social-Emotional Wellness Too!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Opal Davis Dawson\, Faculty\, ASCD \nSponsored by ASCD \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe benefits are evident when schools establish a robust social-emotional climate among adults. However\, creating such a climate for adults cannot only be mandated by the principal or initiated by an individual teacher. Teacher leaders and administrators should collaborate to promote this cultural change while supporting staff in reflecting on their personal\, social\, and emotional competencies. \nViewers of this session enhance their knowledge\, skills\, and tools to: \n\nReflect on how they model self-awareness by setting goals\, understanding their strengths and areas for growth\, and cultivating a growth mindset\nPractice self-management strategies to identify and address emotions effectively\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, school counselors\, support staff\, and paraprofessionals. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nOpal Davis Dawson is an author\, educational consultant\, coach\, and award-winning PreK–5 public Montessori school principal with nearly 30 years of experience in education. While principal\, she led her school in the implementation of the Understanding by Design® framework\, with a focus on early childhood and primary school. Also\, during her tenure\, Opal led her school’s implementation of professional learning communities (PLCs) to work collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students. \nOpal has taught\, led\, and consulted in Title 1 and non-Title 1 schools\, and her work spans small\, large\, urban\, rural\, and suburban districts. She supports school leaders\, district leaders\, and teachers nationally and internationally in planning and implementing improvement initiatives\, capacity building\, and supporting high academic achievement for diverse student populations and instructional best practices. Opal holds Master of Education and Bachelor of Arts degrees in elementary education from the University of Louisville. \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. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nASCD is a passionate community of life-changing educators. For 75 years we have worked side by side with educators from every level in all 50 states and more than 200 countries to help them find their people and amplify their voice to reach many.
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CATEGORIES:Educator Self-Care and Wellness,Social-Emotional Learning
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SUMMARY:Science of Reading Week: District Administrators: Create an Ecosystem for Science of Reading Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ebone N. Johnson\, Supervisor\, Literacy and Library Services\, Columbus City Schools (OH); Micki Ray\, Chief Academic Officer\, Office of Teaching and Learning\, Kentucky Department of Education; and Kerri Larkin\, Senior Education Advisor\, Lexia\nModerated by Cassandra Wheeler\, Director of LETRS State Success\, Lexia \nSponsored by Lexia 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. \nBetween stagnating student achievement and the imperative to support and retain effective teachers\, district leaders are more concerned than ever about identifying curricular literacy resources that are accessible\, research proven\, and impactful for all students. That’s where the Science of Reading comes in. \nConstantly seeking to balance the needs of students and educators alike\, district administrators are uniquely positioned to cultivate learning ecosystems where Science-of-Reading-based instruction can flourish. This edWebinar with education experts seeks to break down the “why” and the “how” of Science-of-Reading-based instruction for leaders at the district level. Discussion topics include: \n\nDesigning curricula aligned to Science-of-Reading-based training teachers receive\nCreating an ecosystem of educators—principals\, coaches\, interventionists—with a shared vision of literacy instruction based on the Science of Reading\nHiring teachers from prep programs committed to the Science of Reading and providing professional development opportunities grounded in evidence-based\, research-backed literacy instruction\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 district leaders\, school leaders\, education technology leaders\, teachers\, and librarians. \nThis edWebinar is part of Science of Reading Week. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nEbone Johnson is the current Supervisor of Literacy and Library Services for Columbus City Schools. In this role\, she is responsible for the district’s K–12 Library Services program for 110 schools\, along with supporting literacy curriculum and professional development for 75 K–5 schools. Under her tenure the Library Services program has been able to increase the number of diverse books available to students through the We Need Diverse Books CCS initiative. \nEbone is passionate about providing educators with engaging and high-quality professional learning experiences. She is a local\, state\, and national presenter focusing on topics such as literacy\, trauma\, and leadership. Ebone has served over 20 years in public K-12 education. She is a former elementary teacher and elementary principal. She received her undergraduate degree from Wright State University\, and her master’s in educational administration from The Ohio State University. \n \n \nMicki Ray assumed her new role as Kentucky Department of Education’s Chief Academic Officer in September 2021. In this role\, she serves as a leader for policy development (both legislative and regulatory) for improving instruction and learning in K-12 schools. Her job also entails leading the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) staff and providing oversight and direction for statewide initiatives in standards development and implementation\, high-quality professional learning\, high-quality instructional resources\, instructional practices related to scaling highly effective teaching\, assessment practices\, early learning\, MTSS\, grant programs\, and Title II\, Part A. \nMicki has been at KDE for six years\, previously serving as a literacy consultant for program standards and as a policy advisor for OTL prior to her work as Director of the Division of Program Standards. A second-generation educator whose mother is a retired elementary school teacher\, Micki has an additional 15 years of service in Kentucky public education working as a high school English teacher. She also was an adjunct English instructor at Hocking College in Ohio. Micki earned her master’s degree in education from the University of Kentucky and graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown College with a bachelor’s degree in English and minors in history and sociology. \n \nKerri Larkin brings more than 20 years of special education experience to her role as Senior Education Advisor for Lexia Learning. Kerri began her career teaching secondary language arts and special education at Anacostia High School in Washington\, D.C. Public Schools (DCPS). She left the classroom to become the director of her teacher preparation program\, which prepared and evaluated special education teachers in partnership with the George Washington University. Based on her leadership in teacher preparation\, Kerri was hired back into DCPS by Michelle Rhee through the Master Educator program. From there\, Kerri led special education as the Director for Academic Programs and then Senior Deputy Chief of Specialized Instruction until March 2021. Kerri leverages her experience in partnership with other district leaders to increase educational equity through meaningful inclusion\, evidence-based practice\, and sustained professional learning. She is a passionate anti-racism advocate with an emphasis on meaningful inclusion and systemic change. \n \nAbout the Moderator \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\, at Lexia\, Cassandra serves the organization as 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 
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CATEGORIES:Curriculum Development,Leadership/Administration,Literacy,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Embracing Neurodiversity: The Impact of an Educational Diagnosis on the Sense of Belonging and Learning Experience
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lydia Pinto\, Ambassador\, Eye to Eye National; Lily Eisele\, Ambassador\, Eye to Eye National; Carlye Raabe\, Ambassador\, Eye to Eye National; and Alexandra Claeys\, Director\, Community Leadership\, Eye to Eye National \nSponsored by The Educating All Learners Alliance\, an InnovateEDU 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. \nIn this edWebinar\, a panel of Eye to Eye Young Adult Ambassadors share stories of their lived experiences of the process of educational diagnosis and how this impacted their sense of belonging and learning experiences. Eye to Eye’s mission is to improve the educational experience and outcomes of neurodiverse young people\, while engaging them and their allies in the movement for a more equitable and inclusive society. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers of the middle and high school levels as well as higher education and adult learners. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLydia Pinto learned hard work and determination growing up on a farm outside of Charlotte\, North Carolina. She first became involved with Eye to Eye as a Co-founder Chapter Leader at Cannon School. Lydia spent time as a chapter leader and mentor during her senior year. She then went on to be accepted into the STEPP Program at East Carolina University in the 2019 cohort where she represented ECU as the Miss East Carolina University Scholarship Recipient and the 2022 Homecoming Captain of the Ship. She studied recreational therapy with a minor in psychology and an entrepreneurship certificate. \nLydia is currently in graduate school at East Carolina University studying recreation sciences. She works as a Graduate Assistant Mentor for the STEPP Program\, mentoring students with learning differences while obtaining her master’s in recreation sciences with a concentration in recreational therapy. She is doing graduate work on the new accessible icon for the “handicapped symbol.” Lydia is a Young Life Leader\, an avid scuba diver\, a wicked hider in a game of sardines\, and loves to travel. Lydia is extremely excited for the opportunity to spread advocacy and be back with Eye to Eye. \n \nOriginally from Eagan\, Minnesota\, Lily Eisele is currently attending the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire\, where she first became involved in Eye to Eye as a mentor. As she took on her role as a Chapter Leader\, Lily wanted to continue her lifelong advocacy and education of the neurodiverse community by being an Eye to Eye Ambassador. Lily is currently studying kinesiology with a minor in Spanish for health professions. In her free time\, she enjoys playing hockey\, photography\, watching movies with her family\, and taking walks outside. Lily’s favorite part of being an Ambassador is being able to interact with the neurodiverse community and traveling to new places. \n \nOriginally from Denver\, Colorado\, Carlye Raabe is a sophomore at American University studying psychology and sociology with a minor in special education. They began their work with Eye to Eye as a sophomore at George Washington High School in Denver\, where they started their chapter and were a Chapter Leader. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, she had the opportunity to expand her work with Eye to Eye by speaking with a Massachusetts school district and joining Eye to Eye for Day of Action in Washington\, D.C. They are now a YAGC and Ambassador program member with Eye to Eye. Outside of their advocacy work\, Carlye’s hobbies are building LEGO and collecting odd and obscure Hot Wheels to expand her collection. Carlye hopes to one day work for Child Protective Services and then work as a 504 coordinator for high schoolers. Their favorite part of working with Eye to Eye is spreading the message of neurodiversity awareness and building lifelong friendships. \n \nOriginally from Seattle\, WA\, Alexandra Claeys served as an Eye to Eye Chapter Leader at Gonzaga University. After graduating from Gonzaga with a BS in sociology\, Alexandra joined the University of Portland’s Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE) and taught third grade in Salt Lake City for two years while working towards a Master of Arts in Teaching before joining Eye to Eye. Alexandra is a self-proclaimed foodie who loves to hike\, ski\, travel\, and spend time with her friends and family. Alexandra now works as the Director\, Community Leadership at Eye to Eye\, stewarding programs aimed at supporting neurodiverse young people who serve as leaders in their communities. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Supporting Students with Special Needs community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars. \n\n \nThe Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) is an uncommon coalition of organizations committed to resource sharing and community-building that supports the efforts of the education community to meet the needs of students with disabilities or learning differences. The Alliance represents voices from a diverse range of communities\, including disability advocacy\, parent\, special education\, civil rights\, and K-12 nonprofit education organizations. EALA leads the development of a Resource Library\, Tech Tool Library\, events\, podcasts\, and working groups in order to bring awareness to the challenges and opportunities surrounding students with disabilities in K12 education\, and how we can best support them.
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CATEGORIES:Equity,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Science of Reading for High School Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Elena Canaras-Raoul\, 10th Grade English Teacher\, Community High School (NY); Deborah Reck\, Chief Product Officer\, Riveting Results; and Arthur Unobskey\, Ed.D.\, CEO\, Riveting Results \nSponsored by Riveting Results \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nHow can high school English teachers get all of their students–those who are three years ahead and those who are five years behind–to love to read complex literature? \nIn this workshop\, the edWebinar leaders discuss the latest Science of Reading research that argues that adolescents need a differentiated approach to basic skills development\, particularly through fluency practice\, to engage with advanced text. A veteran tenth-grade English teacher describes her approach to fluency practice and how it triggers an emotional connection to text even for her most reluctant readers. \nOnce she has described the progress students make in accessing advanced texts\, the teacher discusses how her students take the next step by debating responses to text-based questions with peers and surfacing misconceptions. \nThe team demonstrates how the Riveting Results app integrates these research-based approaches into one solution. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to high school teachers\, administrators\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nElena Canaras-Raoul has been a teacher for 20 years\, the last two as a founding teacher at Community High School in Brooklyn\, New York. She has taught reading and writing to students in grades K through six and English to ninth- and tenth-grade students. For the past two years\, she has implemented an innovative approach to fluency practice in her classroom. She gets great joy from creating classroom communities in which students fall in love with reading and become lifelong learners. Elena received her bachelor’s degree from SUNY Plattsburgh and her master’s in literacy from Bank Street Graduate School of Education. \n \nAfter 25 years as a teacher and curriculum developer\, Deborah Reck founded Riveting Results in 2016. She was acting on her belief that every child in the country deserves access to literacy instruction that enables them to read with understanding and insight and write with clarity and power. Riveting Results enables teachers to focus on the vitality of students’ ideas so that they can use that energy to drive high school and postsecondary achievement. As Chief Product Officer\, she has continued to work closely with teachers to improve Riveting Results’ ease of implementation and its effectiveness. \nFrom 2010 to 2015 Deborah led Amplify’s development of its middle school digital ELA program from concept to adoption by the state of California. Prior to her work at Amplify\, Deborah founded and expanded The Writers’ Express into a reading and writing program and professional development organization serving students and teachers throughout the country. \n \nArthur Unobskey\, Ed.D. joined Riveting Results after 30 years as an English teacher\, principal\, and school superintendent. Riveting Results puts tools directly in the hands of teachers so that they can teach all of their students how to read advanced high school texts. He is passionate about providing teachers with the support they need to seamlessly integrate foundational skills training with the study of irresistible\, sophisticated literature. Dr. Unobskey received his bachelor’s degree from Yale University and his Ed.D. from Boston College. \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. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nRiveting Results has the solution high school English teachers need. It has developed\, tested\, and implemented a comprehensive English Language Arts program that enables all students to read and enjoy complex text. Easy-to-use software positions the teacher to integrate differentiated foundational skills practice into the class’s daily study of beautiful literature. Both individual and group activities serve as formative assessments to provide teachers with the data they need to intervene before students become frustrated. Riveting Results students improve their scores on national standardized assessments at three times the rate of the national average.
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CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Science of Reading Week: Teachers: Be the Ultimate Expert in the Science of Reading
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kari Kurto\, National Science of Reading Project Director\, The Reading League; Jessica Farmer\, Literacy Advocate and Content Creator\, Farmer Loves Phonics; and Julie Harris\, Director\, Language and Literacy Curriculum\, Lexia\nModerated by Cassandra Wheeler\, Director of LETRS State Success\, Lexia \nSponsored by Lexia 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. \nTeachers know that the Science of Reading applies to all students—those who read well\, those with dyslexia or other learning differences\, those from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds\, and more. All students benefit from systematic and explicit reading instruction that includes phonemic awareness\, fluency\, vocabulary\, and text comprehension. \nWith their unparalleled knowledge of and access to their learners\, teachers must be an integral part of the transition to structured literacy. In this edWebinar\, we bring together educators and curricular experts to break down how teachers can advocate for Science-of-Reading-based instruction and professional learning in their schools and districts. Discussion topics include: \n\nBecoming the expert and advocating for structured literacy instruction\nIdentifying areas of improvement in current literacy programs or curricula and leveling feedback up to decision makers\nIdentifying professional development and training to implement structured literacy\nInspiration to achieve a shared vision of Science-of-Reading-based instruction in your classroom and beyond\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Science of Reading Week. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKari Kurto is the National Science of Reading Project Director at The Reading League. She supports work related to the upcoming TRL Compass as well as work supporting English learners and emergent bilinguals; diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and belonging (DEIB); and the Curriculum Evaluation Guidelines; and runs communities of practice for state education agencies and faculty from educator preparation programs seeking to implement evidence-aligned practices. Kari is a member of The Path Forward advisory group and has presented for professional organizations and several state departments of education. She formerly worked as a Literacy Specialist at the Rhode Island Department of Education where she led statewide efforts to implement the Rhode Island Right to Read Act\, legislation that requires teacher training in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. Kari is an Orton-Gillingham practitioner who worked at Middlebridge School in Narragansett\, Rhode Island\, and Rawson Saunders School in Austin\, Texas. Before her career in education\, Kari worked as a casting director in Los Angeles. She lives with her family in southern Rhode Island. \n \nJessica Farmer is the force behind Farmer Loves Phonics\, a literacy advocate in the world of education on social media. With a bachelor’s degree from Florida International University\, Jessica holds a reading endorsement in the state of Florida. Her journey into the Science of Reading began in 2020\, spurred by the onset of the pandemic. In response\, she took to TikTok to create informative content\, aimed at assisting parents in supporting their children’s learning at home. Since then\, Jessica has maintained a consistent presence on TikTok\, Instagram\, and Facebook offering valuable resources and insights for both parents and educators. \nDedicated to advancing the field of reading instruction\, Jessica has expanded her knowledge through specialized training. In 2021 and 2022\, she successfully completed LETRS for Early Childhood and Comprehensive IMSE Orton-Gillingham. Her unwavering passion lies in making reading instruction accessible and effective for every learner. With a commitment to reaching and empowering all readers\, Jessica continues to be a trusted source of guidance and support in the Science of Reading community.  \n \nJulie Russ Harris serves as Director of Curriculum at Lexia Learning\, providing educational direction and leadership for the development of literacy and language programs. Since beginning her career as a teacher\, Julie has been driven to advance equity and expand learning opportunities by empowering educators with actionable research\, curricula\, and professional learning. Before joining Lexia\, her work in the Language Diversity and Literacy Development Research Group at Harvard focused on strengthening the link between research and practice; the application of this work is featured in policy briefs\, scholarly articles\, and practice guides including the book\, Cultivating Knowledge\, Building Language: Literacy Instruction for English Learners in Elementary School. Julie earned her B.A. from Tufts University and her Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. \n \nAbout the Moderator \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\, at Lexia\, Cassandra serves the organization as 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 
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CATEGORIES:Curriculum Development,Literacy,Professional Development,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Looking at Public and Private Partnerships in Early Childhood Programs
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Sarah Taylor Vanover\, Policy and Research Director\, Kentucky Youth Advocates\nModerated by Stephanie Roselli\, Executive Editor\, Gryphon House \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nChild care supports every industry in our nation\, but it has an unstable infrastructure. The current model simply isn’t working. Child-care businesses are failing\, early childhood professionals are not paid living wages\, and expenses are rising. The primary funding source is families\, but families cannot afford the true cost of child care. Does this mean that all early childhood programs must fold into the public school system? Will private child care soon be extinct? \nIn Bridging Gaps: Implementing Public-Private Partnerships to Strengthen Early Education\, author Dr. Sarah Taylor Vanover dispels the myths and explains the opportunities of a mixed-delivery system. Discover the benefits and challenges of child-care partnerships such as Early Head Start with private and family child-care settings and private child-care programs with state-funded preschools. Explore how to address credentialing\, professional development\, and implementing IDEA\, and learn the differences between mixed delivery and universal pre-K. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK school leaders\, district leaders\, and policy leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Sarah Taylor Vanover has been working in the field of early childhood education for over 25 years and has had the opportunity to be a teacher\, a director\, a trainer\, and a college professor for other early childhood educators. She also served as the Director for the Division of Child Care in Kentucky for almost four years\, supervising Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funding and creating child care policy. Dr. Vanover is currently the Policy and Research Director for Kentucky Youth Advocates\, focusing on early childhood education policy and research on positive outcomes for young children. For the past several years\, she has focused her work and research on increasing access to child care for children with special needs and improving state systems that would help stabilize the child care infrastructure nationwide. \n\n \nAbout the Moderator \nStephanie Roselli is the Executive Editor at Gryphon House\, the leading publisher of educational resources for teachers and parents\, where she acquires and develops the latest books from today’s top early childhood experts. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nGryphon House is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bookchats20240402/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs
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