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SUMMARY:Empower Your Students to be Cybersecurity Champions
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Laurie Salvail\, Executive Director\, CYBER.ORG\nModerated by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr. Education Manager\, 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 Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr. Education Manager\, Common Sense Education\, and Laurie Salvail\, Executive Director\, CYBER.ORG\, for a session packed with resources and strategies to confidently teach cybersecurity to your students. You will leave with a toolkit of engaging lesson plans\, activities\, and resources to make online safety fun and informative. \nIn this edWebinar you discover: \n\nReady-to-use resources – A variety of lesson plans\, activities\, and tools that fit seamlessly into your curriculum\nHow to build strong digital citizens – Equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the online world safely. We’ll cover topics like strong password creation\, private vs. personal information\, identifying phishing attempts\, and much more\nStrategies for confident instruction – Gain practical tips and techniques for delivering engaging cybersecurity lessons seamlessly in your classroom\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle school teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis work was made possible with the generous support of Craig Newmark Philanthropies. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nLaurie Salvail is the Executive Director of CYBER.ORG\, a cybersecurity workforce development organization that targets K-12 students with cyber-career awareness\, curricular resources\, and teacher development funded by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program grant. With over 12 years of classroom experience\, Laurie works to bring cyber education to K-12 teachers across the country through innovative\, impactful\, research-based education strategies. Laurie received a Bachelor of Science in business administration and management from McNeese State University\, a teaching certification from Louisiana State University in Shreveport\, a Master of Education in education leadership and administration from Louisiana State University\, and is currently working on her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction at Louisiana State University. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAs Sr. Education 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/commonsense20240411/
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Digital Citizenship,Digital Literacy,Privacy and Security
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SUMMARY:Fine and Gross Motor Fun: Supporting Academic Readiness in Early Childhood and Children with Autism
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Laura Dowdy\, Occupational Therapist\, Humble Independent School District (TX); and Katy Mercier\, Manager of Professional Learning\, Stages Learning Materials \nSponsored by Stages Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWant to know why fine and gross motor development is so critical for early childhood learners? Join this edWebinar to better understand the importance of motor development and how to support academic readiness for our youngest students with disabilities. Viewers learn the science behind motor development and the positive impact that can be made by creating a movin’-and-groovin’ classroom for students. \nViewers also leave with fine and gross motor resources\, tips\, and activities that can be incorporated into early childhood classrooms starting tomorrow. Plus\, the presenters celebrate the announcement of Stages Learning’s 2024 ARIS Thrive Grant Winners in conjunction with Autism Acceptance Month! \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to early childhood teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLaura Dowdy has been an occupational therapist for 23 years in a variety of practice settings. She worked with adult neurological rehabilitation supporting recovery in patients after a stroke\, traumatic brain injury\, or spinal cord injury. After she had her own children\, her focus shifted to pediatrics in both the outpatient and inpatient settings addressing sensory\, motor\, and perceptual needs. She started school-based practice in 2011 and is now the Director of Responsive Services (Dyslexia/Dysgraphia and Section 504). She helped develop the testing and intervention components for dysgraphia in Humble ISD beginning in 2015. \n \nKaty Mercier has over 14 years of experience in early childhood special education. She began her career as a classroom teacher for early childhood special education students in self-contained and inclusive settings. After teaching for 10 years\, Katy moved into an early childhood specialist role where she supported teachers in the classroom\, assisted with special education program placement and development\, and provided professional development for teachers and paraprofessionals across the district. Katy now works as a Manager of Professional Learning at Stages Learning Materials\, where she provides training for districts using the ARIS curriculum in their special education and early childhood programs. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nFor 25 years\, STAGES® Learning has been dedicated to creating quality teaching tools to help educators provide the best learning opportunities for students on the autism spectrum. Since our first product\, Language Builder: Picture Cards\, was introduced in 1997\, millions of children around the world have benefited from our products. Today\, STAGES’ offerings include award-winning\, photo-based teaching tools\, manipulatives\, games\, puzzles\, posters and sensory items\, culminating in our recently launched complete curriculum for children with autism or other cognitive delays. STAGES’ online learning platform\, releasing in time for fall 2022\, will provide a digital option to ensure educators can support learners with autism and language delays in even more ways.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/autism20240411/
CATEGORIES:Autism,Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Restorative Discipline That Works: 2024’s Best Practices and Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kamilah Drummond-Forrester\, Equity Leader\, Founder and Principal Consultant\, KDRUMM Consulting LLC; Colleen Martin\, Principal\, Shoreline Middle School (CA); and Dr. Soundhari Balaguru\, Clinical Psychologist and Founder\, Integrated SEL\nModerated by Jessica Berlinski\, Director of PreK-12 Education\, Ripple Effects \nSponsored by Ripple Effects \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin CASEL’s 2023 Mary Utne O’Brien Award winner\, equity and social justice leader Kamilah Drummond-Forrester\, 2024 California Distinguished School award-winning principal Colleen Martin\, and clinical psychologist and restorative practices consultant Dr. Soundhari Balaguru as they share insights\, best practices\, and tools to improve behavior and strengthen relationships through restorative work. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, viewers learn: \n\nThe three things that MUST be in place for restorative practices to work\nAlternative-to-suspension strategies and tools to help identify and address the causes of learners’ behavior (so it doesn’t repeat)\nThe award-winning “bookmark” restorative practice: how it can reduce your referrals to zero while increasing instruction time\nThe concrete next steps you can take to create an equitable\, trauma-informed culture of respect at your site\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-12 school and district leaders\, deans\, teachers\, school counselors and social workers\, federal program coordinators\, and those involved in supporting students’ and families’ behavioral and mental health. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKamilah Drummond-Forrester is a nationally recognized thought leader\, speaker\, consultant\, and workshop presenter on SEL and social justice. As the founder and Principal Consultant at KDRUMM Consulting LLC\, she leverages her expertise in transformative social and emotional learning (tSEL) and equity to partner with school districts\, out-of-school-time organizations\, and NGOs to support strategic thinking\, program development\, and implementation. Kamilah was recently recognized by CASEL as a Social Emotional Leader of 2023\, awarding her the Mary Utne O’Brien Award for Excellence in Expanding Evidence-Based Practice of Social and Emotional Learning. She is the board chair of SEL4MA\, a state social and emotional learning advocacy organization. Kamilah has a BA in psychology and African American studies from Brandeis University and a master’s and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in vocational rehabilitation counseling from Assumption College. \n \nColleen Martin is a dedicated educational leader with over three decades of experience at Shoreline Middle School in the Live Oak School District. For 14 years\, she served as the Assistant Principal\, and for the past decade\, she has held the position of Principal. Under Colleen’s leadership\, Shoreline Middle School has achieved remarkable accolades\, solidifying its reputation as a beacon of educational excellence and equity. In 2023\, the school was honored with both California and National School to Watch designations. Building on this success\, Shoreline was further recognized as a California Distinguished School in 2024. Central to Shoreline’s success are its signature practices\, which include its restorative discipline practices with “bookmarks\,” which promote positive behavior and foster a supportive school climate. \n \nDr. Soundhari Balaguru is a clinical psychologist and founder of Integrated SEL\, a coaching\, training\, and consulting business that supports educators to center social-emotional wellness and belonging to shift school culture and climate. She helps schools integrate social-emotional learning\, restorative discipline\, culturally affirming practices\, and educator wellness so that a restorative lens is not a theory\, but lives dynamically throughout the school day. Her child-centered approach\, paired with a systems perspective\, provides educators with practical tools for engagement and implementation. After working in schools for 18+ years\, she believes that for students to meet their full potential\, schools need to prioritize relationships\, validate and affirm their students’ identities\, and support students and adults to grow and learn from their mistakes. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nJessica Berlinski is the Director of PreK-12 Education for Ripple Effects\, an innovative social-change enterprise focused on leveraging personalized SEL to improve students’ behavior and academics and achieve educational equity. She brings over a decade of experience leading organizations dedicated to supporting the “whole child” through academic and SEL tools and programs to her work. Jessica co-founded and served as Chief Impact Officer of SEL tech start-ups\, If You Can and Centervention (formerly Personalized Learning Games). In these roles\, she commercialized the first evidence-based SEL assessment and learning game for K-12\, and the first SEL iPad game for the consumer marketplace. Previously\, she served as Managing Director of GameDesk\, a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded non-profit focused on innovative learning models\, and as National Director of Character Counts. Jessica speaks on technology and SEL at education and social-change conferences nationally\, and her work has been featured on National Public Radio\, and in Forbes and Newsweek. She graduated from Northwestern University with a B.A. in philosophy. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nRipple Effects is the only digital SEL and mental health program for students and staff that is proven to improve student behavior\, academics and SEL skills\, and reduce drop-out rates and depression scores. The CASEL aligned Ripple Effects program empowers K-12 learners to build resiliency assets around their personal needs and traumas via over 400 interactive lessons (e.g. anxiety\, loneliness\, getting help\, unplanned change\, substance abuse).
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20240411/
CATEGORIES:Culture of Belonging,Equity,Leadership/Administration,Mental Health and Wellness,Social-Emotional Learning
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SUMMARY:AI Innovation in Educational Leadership: A New Era of Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Felicia Lott\, Supervisor of Elementary Education\, Secaucus Public School District (NJ); and Amanda Wargocki\, Assistant Principal\, Secaucus High School (NJ)\nModerated by Lisa Schmucki\, Founder and CEO\, edWeb.net \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 us for a fantastic edWebinar with Felicia Lott and Amanda Wargocki\, innovative administrators from Secaucus Public School District (NJ)\, to kick off a series of “AI Friday Happy Hours” on how educators and solution providers are using artificial intelligence. \nIn today’s swiftly changing educational environment\, the power of AI stands out as a pivotal factor in shaping the future of educational leadership. The presenters provide a deep dive into the multifaceted applications of AI in leadership tasks such as student data analysis\, personalized learning\, schedule optimization\, resource allocation\, communication enhancements\, and more. Viewers gain a holistic understanding of AI’s capabilities\, benefits\, real-world examples\, implications\, and best practices. This session promises actionable insights to effectively harness AI\, fostering improved administrative efficiency and enhanced student outcomes. Join us to envision and embrace the AI-driven future of education. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nFelicia Lott is the Supervisor of Elementary Education for Secaucus Public Schools (NJ). Her background consists of a wide range of experiences. Felicia graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education\, special education\, and mathematics. Additionally\, she has a Master of Arts in teaching middle grades mathematics and a Master of Arts in educational leadership from Montclair State University. \nShe was the recipient of the New Jersey Governor’s Educator of the Year Award and the national Peary Award for Innovative Explorer from Pear Deck. Felicia has experience executing professional development workshops at national and local conferences\, providing technical support\, monitoring program progress\, and communicating districtwide events and information with the school community. Felicia enjoys piloting new programs\, exploring new technology resources\, and collaborating with the school community to promote student achievement. She is excited to share new technology tools and resources to enhance productivity for educational leaders.  \n \nAmanda Wargocki\, Assistant Principal at Secaucus High School (NJ)\, is a graduate of the Ramapo College of New Jersey where she majored in history and education. She then earned her master’s degrees in both educational technology and educational leadership from Ramapo College. She was the recipient of the New Jersey Governor’s Educator of the Year Award for Secaucus Middle School. She has also been a guest speaker at the NJEA Convention for her work on anti-bullying curricula\, at Rutgers University for the National Council for Social Studies discussing curriculum development on September 11. Her students were featured in an HBO documentary produced by award-winning director Amy Schatz titled What Happened on September 11? Amanda has a wide range of experience developing and executing professional development sessions for her district and other local conferences\, providing ongoing support to the school community. \nJoin the Artificial Intelligence in 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. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ai20240412/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Leadership/Administration,Technology Infrastructure
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SUMMARY:True Inclusion with Universal Design for Learning: Designing to the Edges
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Patti Kelly Ralabate\, Executive Director\, PKR Professional Learning \nSponsored by Brookes Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhat can we do when learners underperform or don’t seem to “fit in?” Instead of stigmatizing learners with underperforming or isolating labels\, there’s a better way. Implementing the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework guides educators to transform marginalizing and inflexible classrooms into welcoming\, culturally responsive\, and supportive learning environments where every learner achieves and feels a sense of belonging. \nJoin UDL expert Dr. Patti Kelly Ralabate for this edWebinar to learn how educators can apply the UDL framework with an equity lens. Gain insights and access to resources from her new book\, True Inclusion with UDL: Designing to the Edges to Reach Every Learner. During this session\, viewers: \n\nDefine “True Inclusion” and the why\, what\, and how of “designing to the edges”\nReplace the myth of the average learner with a new understanding of diversity and equity\nExplore how the UDL framework integrated with culturally responsive practices creates equity-based learning environments\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is a must for PreK-12 general educators\, special educators and related service professionals\, and higher education faculty. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAs Executive Director of PKR Professional Learning\, Dr. Patti Kelly Ralabate works with educators who are transforming their instruction to create inclusive learning environments that better meet the needs of all learners. She has nearly three decades of teaching experience as a speech-language pathologist in Connecticut public schools and as a faculty member for the George Washington University in Washington\, D.C.\, and served for nearly a decade as the Special Education Policy Analyst for the National Education Association. \nAs Director of Implementation at CAST\, Dr. Ralabate guided a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation initiative on UDL implementation\, and as Director of the National Center on UDL\, she was instrumental in building access to a storehouse of professional learning resources. Dr. Ralabate is the author of several professional bestsellers\, including True Inclusion with UDL: Designing to the Edges to Reach Every Learner (Paul H. Brookes\, 2024); Your UDL Lesson Planner: The Step-by-Step Guide for Teaching All Learners (Paul H. Brookes\, 2016); Culturally Responsive Design for English Learners: The UDL Approach (with Loui Lord Nelson\, CAST\, 2017); and Your UDL Journey: A Systems Approach to Transforming Instruction (with Liz Berquist\, CAST\, 2018). \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: Practical Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nFounded in 1978\, Brookes is an independent\, highly respected educational publishing company with a strong focus on helping all people—with and without disabilities—reach their potential. We publish 50+ new titles a year on screening and assessment\, early intervention\, inclusive and special education\, autism and other disabilities\, literacy\, behavior\, communication\, and more.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/inclusiveeducation20240415/
CATEGORIES:Culturally Responsive Teaching,Equity,Universal Design for Learning
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SUMMARY:Teaching Reading Fluency: The Art and Science Behind It
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tim Rasinski\, Ph.D.\, Professor Emeritus of Literacy Education at Kent State University\, and Author; and Chase Young\, Ph.D.\, Author\, Professor in the School of Teaching and Learning at Sam Houston State University\, and Editor of Literacy Research and Instruction\nModerated by Kim Carlton\, Senior Academic Officer\, Teacher Created Materials \nSponsored by Teacher Created Materials \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn the recent Science of Reading movement\, a notable emphasis has been placed on phonics\, yet a focus on developing reading fluency is just as crucial. In this edWebinar\, Drs. Tim Rasinski and Chase Young define reading fluency and its role in the development of proficient readers. \nThey also present innovative and creative methods that are rooted in science for teaching fluency in the classroom and intervention settings. These include various types of fluency practices and texts that are particularly useful in developing all aspects of fluency. Scientific evidence of the effectiveness of such approaches for improving fluency AND reading comprehension are also shared. In this edWebinar\, viewers: \n\nDiscover a more complete understanding of reading fluency\nGain actionable approaches for making effective fluency instruction an integral part of classroom and intervention instruction in grades 1-8\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary through middle school teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nTimothy Rasinski\, Ph.D. is the author of numerous best-selling books\, articles\, and curriculum programs on literacy education. He is Professor Emeritus\, Literacy Education\, at Kent State University where he previously directed the university’s award-winning reading clinic (Camp Read-A-Lot). A former elementary and middle school classroom teacher and reading specialist\, Dr. Rasinski is well known for his work on word study and reading fluency. \n \nChase Young\, Ph.D. is a Professor in the School of Teaching and Learning at Sam Houston State University. He is an editor of Literacy Research and Instruction\, previously served as editor of the Texas Journal of Literacy Education\, and is founding editor of the Journal of Teacher Action Research. A former elementary school teacher and reading specialist\, Dr. Young’s research focuses on developing reading fluency and supporting struggling readers. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nKim Carlton currently serves as a Senior Academic Officer for Teacher Created Materials\, where she works with teachers in a variety of areas including literacy and writing instruction to help teachers infuse reading and writing instruction into their daily instruction. Kim provides professional development and training on TCM curriculum materials\, Shell Education professional resources\, and best instructional practices for districts\, teachers\, and educational trainers. Kim’s extensive teaching background includes ten years as a classroom teacher\, an instructional coach\, a literacy coach\, and a curriculum director. She is a Diamond-Level Abydos Writing Trainer\, the 2005 Secondary Teacher of the Year for her district\, and contributed an article to Teacher Magazine. \nJoin the Build Educator Capacity and Boost Student Achievement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nTeacher Created Materials develops innovative and imaginative educational materials and services for students worldwide. Everything we do is created by teachers for teachers and students to make teaching more effective and learning more fun. Join us on our mission to create a world where children truly want to learn.
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CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,Literacy,Reading Skills,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:Building Educator Relationships: They Make a Difference
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. \nIt’s evident that relationships have always been at the core of education\, but the journey has sometimes been challenging. How can we construct authentic\, inclusive\, and purposeful relationships\, ensuring that all parties strategically choose to cooperate for a shared outcome? What will enable us to actively listen\, ask for\, and provide feedback in a mutually beneficial way? \nViewers of this session enhance their knowledge\, skills\, and tools to: \n\nEstablish structures for ongoing collaboration and professional growth\nIdentify strategies for empowering adults to connect personally\, engage in meaningful interactions\, and share appreciations and reflections\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school 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 Creating a Positive School Climate community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \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:Culture of Belonging,Growth Mindset and Culture,Professional Development,School Culture/Climate
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SUMMARY:Innovations in Empathy: A Multidimensional\, Dynamic Approach to Building Empathy
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lauren Flemming\, Educator Community Manager\, Empatico; and Travis Hardy\, Senior Director of Programs\, Empatico \nSponsored by The Educating All Learners Alliance\, 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. \nView this edWebinar to explore the Empathy Framework\, a theory-based approach to teaching empathy through self-practice\, in-class community building\, and technology-based global collaborations. Learn about the dimensions of empathy and how to apply the Framework in K-12 classrooms. Engage in interactive SEL exercises\, share reflections\, and discover real-world examples of empathy-building activities and programming. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLauren Flemming is the Educator Community Manager at Empatico where she works closely with educators around the world as they teach empathy and navigate global issues with their students. Previously\, Lauren has taught both domestically and abroad\, always centering around a global perspective. She is passionate about global issues and lives by the philosophy that\, in a world that often seems so big\, fostering empathy helps make the world feel a little smaller. \n \nTravis Hardy is the Senior Director of Programs at Empatico where he develops new programs and content to expand Empatico’s reach and increase its impact in partnership with educators\, subject-matter experts\, like-minded organizations and edtech companies\, funders\, schools\, and other educational institutions. He previously worked in the NYC Mayor’s Office for International Affairs\, where he led a virtual exchange program connecting 9–13-year-old New Yorkers to their global peers. Travis holds an MA in international education from New York University and a BA in English language and literature from the University of South Carolina. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, 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:Character Education,Culture of Belonging,Social-Emotional Learning,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:AI\, the Digital Landscape\, and Misinformation-Busting Superpowers for Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Brittney Smith\, Senior Manager of Education Partnerships\, The News Literacy Project; and Peter Adams\, Senior Vice President of Research and Design\, The News Literacy Project \nSponsored by News Literacy Project \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn today’s world\, misinformation is more than an inconvenience—it’s one of the greatest threats to our democracy. Whether or not your students are voting this fall\, you can help ensure that they don’t fall for rumors\, falsehoods\, or AI-generated deceptions by empowering them with critical news literacy skills. \nJoin the News Literacy Project’s experts for an educator’s guide to misinformation in today’s digital landscape\, including a close look at generative AI. In addition to discussing fundamental tools and tips for fact checking and misinformation busting\, they explore how AI technology continues to evolve and how it can even be used to enrich the learning experience. Topics include: \n\nThe state of today’s digital landscape and its implications in an election year\nStrategies for helping students determine the credibility of evidence and sources\nBest practices for teaching about misinformation and conspiratorial thinking\n\nViewers leave with a roadmap for getting started with teaching about misinformation\, including how to use the Misinfo 101 course offered on the News Literacy Project’s free Checkology®️ virtual classroom. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nBrittney Smith is a Senior Manager of Education Partnerships (East) at The News Literacy Project. Brittney joined NLP in July 2022 after eight years of teaching life science in Cincinnati\, Ohio. She was a high school teacher to diverse populations of students\, including English language learners. In her tenure as science department chair\, she focused on building partnerships with community stakeholders to enrich and improve students’ educational experiences. \nShe holds a bachelor’s degree in biological science from the University of Cincinnati and a master’s degree in teaching science to adolescents and young adults from Mount St. Joseph University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in educational practice and innovation with a STEM focus at the University of South Carolina. \n \nPeter Adams became the News Literacy Project’s Senior Vice President of Research and Design after several years as the organization’s Head of Education. He began his career as a classroom teacher in the New York City schools through Teach For America. He has also taught in the Chicago public schools\, at Roosevelt University\, and at Chicago City Colleges’ Wilbur Wright campus. In addition\, he has worked with the NYC Teaching Fellows program\, with After School Matters\, and as an independent education consultant. \nSince joining NLP in 2009\, he has coordinated classroom and after-school programs\, served as Chicago program manager\, worked on organizational strategy\, and developed NLP’s digital program. He has also provided news literacy training and workshops to educators and others throughout the area. He was promoted to his current position in January 2014 and oversees NLP’s education team\, which develops resources and training for teachers. He and the other team members are based in Chicago. Peter is a graduate of Indiana University\, where he majored in English and African American studies and co-founded an independent monthly student newspaper. He has a master’s degree in the humanities from the University of Chicago. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the News Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThe News Literacy Project\, a nonpartisan\, national education nonprofit\, provides programs and resources for educators and the public to teach\, learn and share the abilities needed to be smart\, active consumers of news and information and equal and engaged participants in a democracy.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/newsliteracy20240416/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital Literacy,Media Literacy,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Redefining PD: Strategies that Amplify Math & Literacy Achievement
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Purnima Chopra-Vohra\, Director of Programs\, Lavinia Group; Lydia Cuomo\, Instructional Consultant\, Lavinia Group; and Ambrosia Johnson\, Instructional Consultant\, Lavinia Group \nSponsored by Lavinia Group \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEducational leaders face the urgent task of reversing declining or stagnant test scores. Dramatically improving student outcomes requires a shift from traditional professional development to impactful professional learning. \nResearch shows that well-designed professional learning programs can boost student achievement by as much as 21 percentile points. \nView this edLeader Panel to learn a proven framework for professional learning that fosters a culture of continuous improvement and boosts student achievement. Experience an immersive lesson with instructional experts as they showcase evidence-based methodologies of effective PD including professional learning workshops\, student work and data analysis\, intellectual preparation\, and classroom coaching. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to school and district leaders of elementary through middle school grade levels. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nPurnima Chopra-Vohra serves as Director of Programs at Lavinia Group. In this role\, she is responsible for researching\, planning\, developing\, and implementing professional development within the organization. Most recently\, she developed several Science of Reading literacy courses that provide research-based training for teachers and leaders across the country. Before joining Lavinia Group\, she provided 13 years of literacy professional development consulting in New York City.  \n \nLydia Cuomo\, Instructional Consultant\, brings over 15 years of education experience to Lavinia Group. Before joining Lavinia Group\, Lydia was an instructional coach and classroom teacher supporting middle school and elementary grades in math and ELA. Previously\, Lydia taught kindergarten and second grade in the South Bronx in general and special education classrooms. \n \nAmbrosia Johnson\, an Instructional Consultant & Institute Lead at Lavinia Group\, drives rapid development in leaders and teachers\, impacting student success through instructional plans. With expertise in Elementary ELA & Math\, she provides onsite coaching\, data analysis\, and conducts stakeholder meetings to monitor progress and create targeted plans for academic leaders. As an Institute Lead\, she designs and leads engaging professional development based on scientific data. Her efforts transformed student outcomes at partner schools\, notably improving Promise Academy Hollywood and Springhill in Memphis\, TN\, with remarkable academic growth in a short period. Before Lavinia\, Ambrosia was a classroom teacher\, literacy coach\, adjunct professor\, and founder of Ivy Hill Prep in Brooklyn\, NY\, a charter school celebrated for academic excellence under her leadership\, even during remote learning challenges. Ambrosia holds a master’s in teaching from Relay Graduate School of Education. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the PD in Action community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nLavinia Group\, a division of K12 Coalition\, is dedicated to propelling K-12 schools toward rapid academic growth in math and literacy. Renowned for its revolutionary curriculum\, instructional coaching\, professional development\, and summer learning programs\, Lavinia Group consistently achieves double-digit improvements in student performance. Its collaborative\, immersive approach with educators and school leaders ensures long-term\, sustainable academic success.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/pdinaction20240417/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Literacy,Mathematics,Professional Development,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:Early Warning Systems and MTSS: How to Flag and Prevent Student Failure
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sarah Frazelle\, M.A.\, Co-Director\, National Student Attendance and Engagement Center\, and Senior Researcher\, AIR; Trudy Bender\, Ed.S.\, NCSP\, Senior Manager of Thought Leadership Content\, Branching Minds; and Emily-Rose Barry\, VP of Product\, Branching Minds \nSponsored by Branching Minds – A Comprehensive MTSS Solution \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. \nSiloed data systems\, strained resources\, and inconsistent expectations make it a challenge to recognize the warning signs of school failure and intervene early. Don’t “wait to fail”—a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) can help at all levels\, K-12! \nMTSS is a well-established\, evidence-based practice that prevents students from falling through the cracks. Together with a robust software platform designed specifically to support MTSS\, this practice can become even more streamlined and effective\, allowing you to quickly and easily see risk levels and tiered support recommendations across all students based on attendance\, behavior\, and academic performance. \nView this edLeader Panel to learn more about Early Warning Systems and MTSS\, and how you can take proactive steps to prevent student failure. Learning objectives include: \n\nExplore the benefits of centralizing early warning indicators and student risk tracking in an MTSS software platform\nLearn early intervention strategies to prevent academic challenges and disengagement\nDiscover how data-driven decision making can help you make the most of limited time and resources for the benefit of all students\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and district-level MTSS\, curriculum\, SEL\, and special education roles. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSarah Frazelle\, M.A. is the Co-Director of the National Student Attendance and Engagement Center and a senior researcher at AIR focusing on projects related to attendance\, Early Warning Systems\, and college and career readiness and success. She brings over 15 years of experience in providing technical assistance to schools\, districts\, and states in implementing student support systems such as Early Warning Systems\, MTSS\, and PBIS. She has received national attention for her brief A Practitioner’s Guide to Implementing Early Warning Systems and was recently featured by Branching Minds in their podcast How Leaders Can Mitigate Drop-Out Risk Using Early Warning Indicators. Her most recent area of focus has been integrating student and family voice to help guide the selection of interventions that address the root causes of where students need support. \nIn her previous role as the Director of MTSS and Early Warning Indicator Systems at Puget Sound ESD in WA state\, Sarah focused on developing and providing tailored technical assistance that braids quantitative and qualitative data to create action plans for school improvement. With over 17 years of experience in designing and conducting evaluation studies\, she helps education teams ensure that the interventions and systems they implement are having the desired impact on students. Sarah holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of Kansas. \n \nTrudy Bender is the Senior Manager of Thought Leadership Content at Branching Minds. She previously served as the Coordinator of District Behavior Intervention at Waco ISD\, where she facilitated the implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports for behavior along with initiatives to improve school climate and to build teacher capacity in classroom management through peer coaching. She is passionate about helping teachers and administrators to develop a positive\, restorative\, instructional approach to behavior that reduces disproportionality in discipline while improving social-emotional and academic outcomes for all students. Trudy holds an Ed.S. in school psychology from Baylor University. \n \nEmily-Rose Barry is the VP of Product at Branching Minds. She has worked in education technology in roles overseeing product and customer success for the past ten years. Before joining the world of agile software development\, she taught reading and writing at every level from early childhood to college\, administered special programs for an adult literacy nonprofit\, and published short fiction and poetry as a freelance writer. She is a co-founder of ProductTank Buffalo\, a local community for networking and professional development. \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\nBranching Minds is a comprehensive MTSS platform designed to empower educators by addressing the diverse needs of students through personalized learning plans\, data-driven insights\, and evidence-based interventions. Branching Minds partners with schools to help educators streamline differentiation and personalize learning through a system-level MTSS solution that simplifies best practices. \n\n \n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20240417/
CATEGORIES:Data and Analytics,Education Research/Evidence,Leadership/Administration,MTSS,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:Building Foundational Reading Skills Through Application and Continual Review
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lorna Simmons\, Author; and Michele Lynch\, National Content Specialist\, Heinemann Publishing \nSponsored by Heinemann Publishing \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 teachers best support their students of all abilities in mastering letter-sound relationships? Some children may need up to 1\,500 exposures to become successful readers. \nJoin Lorna Simmons\, special education teacher and author of Saxon Phonics and Spelling\, and Michele Lynch\, classroom teacher and instructional leader\, as they discuss using application and continual review to support students in building orthographic mapping and other foundational reading skills. Learn more about how Lorna came to be a phonics advocate through her son\, and how her advocacy was informed by her understanding of his needs as a reader. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-3 teachers\, administrators\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLorna Simmons is a former special education teacher and author of Saxon Phonics and Spelling. Combining her years of formal training and classroom experience with her personal struggles to guide her own son to reading success\, Lorna developed an immersive spelling and phonics program that has since helped over four million readers in all 50 states experience reading success. Lorna continues to work with schools to find ways to make the lessons more accommodating to the needs of teachers.  \n \nMichele Lynch\, M.Ed.\, National Content Specialist at Heinemann Publishing\, is a highly experienced classroom teacher\, school founder\, and leader with a remarkable career spanning over 20 years. Throughout her career\, she has dedicated herself to making a significant impact in the lives of children within education in service to advancing equity and fostering innovation within education. Michele’s career in education began in New Orleans\, Louisiana\, where she taught elementary school for 11 years in a diverse range of settings. In 2012\, Michele helped found Bricolage Academy\, an open-enrollment school with a mission to advance equity and create innovators. Under her leadership\, Bricolage Academy quickly became one of the most sought-after public charter schools in New Orleans. Michele is a highly respected educator and instructional leader. Her extensive experience as a teacher and principal\, coupled with her commitment to equity and innovation\, have made her a driving force in the field of education.  \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nProviding educators with professional development books\, curricular resources and services. Innovative\, research-based best practices for student-centered inquiry-based classrooms. Trusted for 40 years.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20240417/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Early Literacy,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Closing the Reading Gap for EL Learners: Your Multilingual Learners Are Here
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Michael Hinojosa\, Superintendent in Residence\, Council of Great City Schools and Texas Urban Council; and Dr. Tony Smith\, Deputy Superintendent\, Denver Public Schools (CO)\nModerated by Dr. Donna Wright\, Retired School Superintendent and Education Consultant \nSponsored by Really Great Reading \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe National Education Association states that by 2025\, one out of four children in classrooms across the nation will be an English language learner student. Low literacy rates are no secret when it comes to the reality of all our students\, and even more so for our English learners. In this edLeader Panel\, we discuss the application of the Science of Reading when it comes to English learners and current gaps that have yet to be met in the literacy space. \nHere to share some insights on this topic are two influential and respected individuals in the field of diversity and education\, Dr. Michael Hinojosa\, whose career spans over four decades in six public education systems\, and Dr. Tony Smith\, who has more than 20 years of experience serving diverse students. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Michael Hinojosa brings over 27 years of experience as superintendent/CEO across six public education systems\, notably Dallas ISD in Texas and Cobb County School District in suburban Atlanta\, Georgia\, both among America’s largest. His over-40-year career spans from teacher to superintendent. Retiring from Dallas ISD in June 2022\, his leadership emphasizes education over environment\, driving improved student achievement. His accolades include 2002 Superintendent of the Year (Texas Association of School Boards)\, 2005 Superintendent of the Year (University of Texas at Austin)\, and Distinguished Alumnus (Texas Tech University). Further recognitions include 2014 Outstanding Latino Educator (Association of Latino Administrators)\, 2019 Best Public Official (D Magazine)\, and 2020 Urban Educator of the Year (Council of the Great City Schools). He also received the 2021 EmpowerED Digital Superintendent Award (CoSN and AASA) and the 2022 Champion of Science and Medicine (Dallas County Medical Society). As Superintendent in Residence for Council of Great City Schools and Texas Urban Council\, Dr. Hinojosa continues his impactful work. A proud Dallas ISD graduate with a doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin\, he and his wife\, Kitty\, have three successful sons\, all attending Dallas ISD for a significant part of their K-12 journey. \n \nDr. Anthony Smith proudly serves as the Deputy Superintendent for the Denver Public Schools\, Colorado’s largest school district\, educating over 83\,000 students. His leadership is anchored in principles of equity\, integrity\, and accountability\, instilled since youth. Raised in Chicago and Shreveport\, he treasures his biracial upbringing\, embracing diverse cultures. With a journey spanning nine K-12 schools\, he pursued higher education at Adams State University on athletic scholarships. Beginning as a Title 1 teacher\, Dr. Smith’s 18+ years in Denver’s educational landscape saw roles including assistant principal\, principal\, and regional instructional superintendent. Notably\, he led a successful turnaround at KIPP Texas DFW\, ensuring no schools faced state accountability issues in 2022. Dr. Smith’s life ethos\, encapsulated by Vince Lombardi’s words\, drives his mission: to enhance equity and outcomes for Black and Brown students\, leveraging his doctoral focus on improvement science. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Donna Wright has served in many roles in her 40-plus-year career as an educator. She has positively influenced the educational field as a classroom teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, assistant superintendent\, deputy director\, and superintendent. Dr. Wright was named the 2020 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year\, retiring in 2021. Currently\, she is working with several educational organizations as a consultant and advisor\, as well as serving as a Lead Superintendent with AASA and the National Women’s Leadership Consortium.  \nJoin the Structured Literacy Instruction 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\nReally Great Reading has been leading the charge in effective Science of Reading strategies for over 18 years with our proven PK-12 curriculum in foundational literacy and intervention teaching methodologies. We turn reading research into classroom practice\, ensuring teachers have cutting-edge strategies and tools in classrooms across the country. It is our unwavering commitment to students and educators that sets us apart from other Science of Reading curricula\, and this is evident in the student outcomes and results that districts and schools see when using our products.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/structuredliteracy20240418/
CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Leadership/Administration,Literacy,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Empowering Wellness Through Music: Explore TeachRock’s Harmony Student Wellness Program
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Ginger Frady\, Principal\, Red Bank Middle School (TN); Kaci M. McCoy\, Collaborating Educator\, John McCandless STEM Charter School (CA); Michelle Leavy\, Instructional Coach and Education Advocate\, Red Bank Middle School (TN); 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 this edWebinar with TeachRock to learn about Harmony Student Wellness\, a groundbreaking\, free curriculum that harnesses the power of popular music to address essential wellness topics. This innovative program offers a holistic and proactive approach to helping young people acquire and apply skills that will help them achieve success in school and beyond. \nLed by an experienced educator\, school administrator\, and curriculum developer\, viewers hear about the impact Harmony has on individual students and school culture\, see a sample lesson\, and discover how easy it is to access and navigate the free Harmony Student Wellness curriculum. They also learn about opportunities to receive ongoing professional development and support as a Harmony partner school. \nViewers are able to get started with the free Harmony Student Wellness lessons on TeachRock.org immediately after the presentation. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your classroom\, school\, or district’s responsiveness to the growing need for daily student wellness support. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nView all of the recent TeachRock edWebinars. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Ginger M. Frady is Principal at Red Bank Middle School in Chattanooga\, Tennessee. In her 28 years as a K-6 teacher\, Response to Intervention coach\, assistant principal\, and principal at both the elementary and secondary levels\, she has earned a reputation as an educational innovator and a change maker. Her emphasis on supporting all learners and inspiring her staff to create a culture of respect and achievement has impacted many school communities. Dr. Frady holds a doctorate in educational leadership with an emphasis in social justice. When she is not working alongside her staff to empower students to strive for a future without limits\, she enjoys family adventures and loves traveling to learn more about this remarkable planet we all call home.  \n \nKaci M. McCoy is a middle school math and advisory teacher and student government leader at John McCandless STEM Charter School\, in Stockton\, California\, where she has worked for the past eight years. Prior to that\, she worked for 15 years as a fifth-grade self-contained classroom teacher and then as a middle school math teacher\, yearbook advisor\, and student government leader at Claudia Landeen School\, also in Stockton. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education and a Master of Arts degree in secondary education from the University of New Mexico\, Albuquerque. When she’s not working with students to build their math confidence or social-emotional skills through 21st century collaboration and Teach Rock’s Harmony program\, she can be found at the local yoga studio\, reading a good crime novel\, or on a walk with one of her three rescue dogs. \n \nMichelle Leavy is a dedicated instructional coach and education advocate who is passionate about fostering positive learning environments and empowering both educators and students. With years of experience in the field of education\, Michelle has honed her expertise in instructional strategies\, curriculum development\, and building strong school communities. As an instructional coach\, she works closely with teachers to provide personalized support and professional development opportunities. Michelle also helps teachers implement the Harmony program created by TeachRock\, a renowned educational organization\, to support students in building trust\, community\, and respect. Through this innovative program and resource\, she helps advisory teachers facilitate meaningful discussions\, foster empathy\, and promote social-emotional learning skills among students. \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. \nJoin the Mental Health and Wellness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mentalhealth20240418/
CATEGORIES:Arts in Education,Curriculum Development,Health and Wellness,School Culture/Climate,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy,TeachRock
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SUMMARY:Elementary Writing Week: The Writing Rope and Integration of Reading and Writing Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Joan Sedita\, Founder and CEO\, Keys to Literacy\nModerated by Alisa VanHekken\, Chief Academic Officer\, Heggerty \nSponsored by Heggerty \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar presents an overview of The Writing Rope model for writing instruction that represents multiple components of writing instruction as strands in a rope. An explanation with references to research findings is provided for the five strands: \n\nCritical Thinking (generating ideas and information\, stages of the writing process)\nSyntax (syntactic awareness\, sentence elaboration\, punctuation)\nText Structure (narrative\, informational\, opinion; paragraph structure; patterns of organization)\nWriting Craft (awareness of task\, audience\, purpose; word choice; literary devices)\nTranscription (spelling and handwriting fluency)\n\nThe importance of integrating reading and writing instruction\, including a comparison of Scarborough’s Reading Rope and The Writing Rope are also addressed. \nThis edWebinar is the kickoff to Heggerty’s three-part Elementary Writing Week\, a series that aims to empower educators with practical techniques and insights to cultivate strong writing foundations among elementary students. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-3 teachers\, literacy specialists\, curriculum coordinators\, and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJoan Sedita is the founder of Keys to Literacy\, a literacy professional development organization training teachers across the U.S. Joan has been in the literacy field for over 40 years as a teacher\, administrator\, and teacher trainer. She is the creator of The Writing Rope framework\, and has authored multiple literacy professional development programs\, including The Key Comprehension Routine\, The Key Vocabulary Routine\, Keys to Beginning Reading\, Keys to Content Writing\, Keys to Early Writing\, and Understanding Dyslexia. Beginning in 1975\, she worked for 23 years at the Landmark School\, a pioneer in the development of literacy intervention programs. Joan was one of the three lead trainers in MA for the Reading First Program and was a LETRS author and trainer. Joan received her M.Ed. in reading from Harvard University and her B.A. from Boston College. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAlisa VanHekken is an experienced teacher and reading specialist. Alisa taught kindergarten and first grade and provided reading support services as a reading specialist. She holds a master’s degree in reading and literacy\, along with an ESL endorsement and an administrative endorsement. Alisa was trained in the phonemic awareness curriculum by Dr. Heggerty himself and worked closely with him for over six years. Alisa began working at Heggerty in 2013 and serves as the Chief Academic Officer. She is the co-author of Bridge the Gap and the Early Pre-Kindergarten curricula. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nHeggerty is a literacy education company providing research-based reading and writing curricula for preschool and elementary classrooms. Founded nearly 20 years ago by Dr. Michael Heggerty\, a reading instruction pioneer\, we provide digital and print curricula\, decodable books\, classroom resources\, and professional development to help educators empower the next generation of readers.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20240423/
CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Disability Justice in Schools
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. A’Seret Dokubo\, Managing Director of Fellowships\, SELF \nSponsored by The Educating All Learners Alliance\, 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. \nHow do we create an inclusive and equitable classroom environment for students with disabilities? \nJoin the SELF (Special Education Leader Fellowship) team as they explore ableism through the lens of disability justice. During this edWebinar\, viewers explore the medical model vs. social model of disability and self-assess their schools using SELF’s free Disability Justice Audit Tool. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. A’Seret Dokubo serves as the Managing Director of Fellowships for SELF. In this capacity\, Dr. Dokubo is responsible for overseeing the design and delivery of programming for SELF’s Teacher and Leader Fellowships. She has extensive experience working with educators and school teams implementing trauma-informed practices along the entire continuum of services. Specifically\, Dr. Dokubo is passionate about disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline. She has a master’s in education leadership from Louisiana State University and is pursuing a Doctor of Education at Johns Hopkins University. \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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/specialed20240423/
CATEGORIES:Equity,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Elementary Writing Week: The Good\, the Bad\, and the Ugly: The Wild West of Assessing Writing Subskills and Written Expression in Grades K-3
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Gary A. Troia\, Ph.D.\, CCC-SLP\, Associate Professor of Special Education\, Michigan State University\nModerated by Alisa VanHekken\, Chief Academic Officer\, Heggerty \nSponsored by Heggerty \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar with Dr. Gary Troia explores factors that affect the reliable and valid assessment of writing in grades K-3. Best practices for designing effective prompts and rubrics to counteract common pitfalls in qualitative writing assessment are discussed. Dr. Troia also discusses the application of a levels-of-language framework for examining student performance and growth in writing subskills\, especially in students who struggle with such skills. \nThis session is the second edWebinar in Heggerty’s three-part Elementary Writing Week\, a series that aims to empower educators with practical techniques and insights to cultivate strong writing foundations among elementary students. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-3 teachers\, literacy specialists\, curriculum coordinators\, and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nGary A. Troia\, Ph.D.\, CCC-SLP is Associate Professor of Special Education at Michigan State University. Prior to receiving his doctorate from the University of Maryland in 2000\, he worked 10 years in the public schools as a special educator and speech-language pathologist\, and six years as a university clinical supervisor. Dr. Troia is co-editor of the journal Topics in Language Disorders and serves on the editorial boards of several top special education journals. With colleagues Froma Roth and Colleen Worthington\, he developed a phonological awareness intervention program for young at-risk children called Promoting Awareness of Speech Sounds (PASS)\, published by Attainment Company. With fellow researchers Lori Skibbe and Ryan Bowles and funding through the Institute of Education Sciences\, he has developed an online phonological awareness assessment for young children with complex communication needs called ATLAS-PA\, one component of the Access to Literacy Assessment System. Dr. Troia has authored over 70 research papers\, book chapters\, and white papers and has given numerous presentations about his work in the areas of phonological processing and awareness\, writing assessment and instruction\, and teacher professional development in literacy. He has been awarded over $6.5 million in intramural and extramural grants and contracts. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAlisa VanHekken is an experienced teacher and reading specialist. Alisa taught kindergarten and first grade and provided reading support services as a reading specialist. She holds a master’s degree in reading and literacy\, along with an ESL endorsement and an administrative endorsement. Alisa was trained in the phonemic awareness curriculum by Dr. Heggerty himself and worked closely with him for over six years. Alisa began working at Heggerty in 2013 and serves as the Chief Academic Officer. She is the co-author of Bridge the Gap and the Early Pre-Kindergarten curricula. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nHeggerty is a literacy education company providing research-based reading and writing curricula for preschool and elementary classrooms. Founded nearly 20 years ago by Dr. Michael Heggerty\, a reading instruction pioneer\, we provide digital and print curricula\, decodable books\, classroom resources\, and professional development to help educators empower the next generation of readers.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20240424/
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Literacy: Exploring the Science of Reading and Early Literacy Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Joy Allcock\, M.Ed.\, Author and Educator\, Code-Ed; and Myra G. Crouch\, Ph.D.\, CEO and Education Consultant\, EarlyEd Consulting & Strategy Group\, LLC \nSponsored by Hatch Early 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 this insightful edWebinar with Joy Allcock\, M.Ed. and Myra Crouch\, Ph.D. as they delve into the Science of Reading and its crucial role in early literacy development. They touch base on the foundational principles of the Science of Reading\, explore its intersection with early literacy practices\, and discuss practical strategies for effective implementation in educational settings. \nThis session promises valuable insights for educators\, administrators\, and stakeholders alike. Additionally\, you hear firsthand experiences and voices from the field\, providing real-world perspectives on the impact of Science of Reading practices. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-3 school leaders\, district leaders\, education technology leaders\, Head Start program administrators\, and curriculum and instruction directors and specialists. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJoy Allcock\, M.Ed. is an independent literacy consultant and facilitator of teacher professional development throughout New Zealand and internationally. She has presented at New Zealand and international literacy conferences (IRA\, ASCD/ACEL). She is an author of a range of literacy resources for teachers and students and leader of the Shine Literacy Research Project (designed and evaluated by Massey University).  \n\n \nMyra Crouch\, Ph.D. is an education consultant and CEO of EarlyEd Consulting & Strategy Group\, LLC. She brings 20 years of working with educators and administrators in Head Start\, childcare\, and public school systems to improve quality of teaching practices and learning environments for young children. Her life’s work has been to motivate educators and administrators to implement evidence-based practices toward achieving school readiness aimed at the academic achievement of young children enrolled in preschool through third grade. Her education background in developmental psychology and educational psychology has equipped her with critical knowledge and education research experience of which she can support you with customizing strategies aimed at improving teaching practices and outcomes for students. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Language and Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nHatch Early Learning is the trusted leader in early education\, providing administrators and teachers of early childhood education programs with actionable data on student readiness in academics\, child development\, and social skills. The data is gathered through play as students use our classroom tools individually\, in small groups\, or as a class. By streamlining paperwork and saving teacher time\, Hatch allows educators to focus on classroom instruction and fostering a supportive environment. Our research-based\, interactive learning solutions empower administrators and teachers to make informed decisions\, differentiate instruction\, collaborate more effectively with families or caretakers\, and drive improved student outcomes. Hatch helps you unlock the full potential of your early learners.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lang-lit20240424/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Early Literacy,PreK-K Programs,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Learner-Centered Classrooms: Creating Experiences for Learners to Thrive
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel Gil\, M.A.\, Instructional Coach\, Santa Ana Unified School District (CA); Katie Weisberg\, Director of Strategic Partnerships\, Learner-Centered Collaborative; and Marlon Styles\, Partner\, Learner-Centered Collaborative \nSponsored by The Educating All Learners Alliance\, 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. \nLearner-centered school communities are reshaping education and paving the way for a brighter future for all learners. In this edWebinar\, viewers gain insights into the free Learner-Centered Collaborative framework and discover concrete strategies that center learners and prepare them for a rapidly evolving world. The presenters\, education professionals with extensive experience leading learner-centered classrooms: \n\nDiscuss the conditions for a learner-centered classroom\nExplore its potential for enhancing the learner experience and success\nShare practical strategies to elevate your capacity to create experiences that match the aspirations of your learners\n\nView this insightful and transformative session to propel your practice forward. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRachel Gil has been part of the Santa Ana Unified School District community as a secondary English teacher\, literacy coach\, TOSA\, GATE coordinator\, and TIPS new teacher mentor/PLC for 20 years. Supporting teachers and teams in implementing effective instruction and assessment practices is her passion. Rachel has extensive experience working as a department chair\, TOSA\, literacy coach\, and instructional coach supporting effective teaching practices in secondary settings. \nBecause of her varying leadership roles\, Rachel has helped facilitate and coach cross-curricular teams in transforming school culture and instruction. She has experience teaching students and supporting teachers within school settings that present complex instructional and behavioral challenges. Rachel specializes in providing support and training in UDL\, student-centered curricular design\, academic interventions\, and personalized learning approaches. Rachel has her MA in curriculum and instruction from Vanguard University and currently supports teachers as an adjunct professor in the Graduate Program of Education at Vanguard University. \n \nKatie Weisberg started her career as a sixth-grade humanities teacher in a project-based context and found herself gravitating toward students at the margins—those who learned differently\, those who spoke languages other than English\, and those whom other teachers “warned” her about before they joined her class. These were the students who fueled her desire to reimagine the industrial system of schooling that is perfectly designed to get the results it currently gets: serving some while alienating and marginalizing others. After working as a special education teacher and dean of students\, Katie directed special education programs for the High Tech High network of K-12 charter schools in San Diego. \nInspired by the change that is possible at the system level when teams are energized by shared purpose\, Katie directed the High Tech High GSE’s Master’s in Educational Leadership program\, where she partnered with current and future school leaders to cultivate the dispositions\, mindsets\, and skills that are necessary for advancing equity and deeper learning in complex school systems. Katie is currently a Director of Strategic Partnerships at Learner-Centered Collaborative where she has the honor of supporting teams of educators as they reimagine schools and cultivate shared purpose. On the weekends\, Katie geeks out on her Airbnb side hustle\, loves to hike with her partner and their two dogs\, and bakes endless varieties of cookies and sourdough bread. \n \nMarlon Styles\, Jr. is currently a Learner-Centered Collaborative Partner and a recognized inspirational speaker and educational leader. In 2017\, he was named a Top 30 Digital Trailblazer by the Center for Digital Education. Under his leadership at Middletown City Schools\, the district was awarded the ISTE Distinguished District Award in 2019. He testified before the United States Congress in 2020 to advocate for access and opportunity for all students. K-12 Dive recognized him as the Superintendent of the Year in 2020 for his advocacy and leadership to close equity gaps on a national stage. Marlon’s mission is to inspire educators to see themselves as empowered Unifiers capable of creating the types of learning experiences today’s modern learners need to thrive.  \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Student-Driven Learning 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/sdl20240424/
CATEGORIES:Classrooms and Learning Spaces,College and Career Readiness,Student Achievement,Student Agency and Voice
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SUMMARY:Elementary Writing Week: Moving Beyond Strategies: Equipping Teachers for Effective Writing Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Julie S. Brehmer\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education\, Saginaw Valley State University (MI); and Janine Henley\, M.Ed.\, Literacy Specialist\, Heggerty\nModerated by Alisa VanHekken\, Chief Academic Officer\, Heggerty \nSponsored by Heggerty \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 engaging edWebinar designed to empower educators with the essential tools and strategies for effective writing instruction. Led by assistant professor Julie Brehmer and experienced educator and curriculum specialist Janine Henley\, this edWebinar explores key components of writing curricula\, strategies for building teacher knowledge\, and effective implementation techniques to nurture writing curriculum success in the classroom. \nThis is the final session in Heggerty’s three-part Elementary Writing Week\, a series that aims to empower educators with practical techniques and insights to cultivate strong writing foundations among elementary students. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-3 teachers\, literacy specialists\, curriculum coordinators\, and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJulie Brehmer\, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at Saginaw Valley State University where she primarily teaches undergraduate and graduate literacy methods courses. She also teaches in the special education program. Prior to joining SVSU Julie was a Literacy Consultant with the Michigan Department of Education\, preceded by 14 years in the classroom as a K-12 special education teacher and teacher consultant. She earned her doctoral degree in special education with a specialization in language and literacy from Michigan State University. Julie has a passion for writing instruction and enjoys helping in-service and pre-service teachers learn more about teaching students to become the best writers they can be. \n \nJanine Henley is currently a Literacy Specialist at Heggerty. Before joining Heggerty\, she served as a classroom teacher\, reading specialist\, and literacy coach. Janine holds a master’s degree in elementary education from the University of Mary Washington and earned her reading specialist endorsement from the University of Virginia. Trained in Orton Gillingham\, she has worked with diverse grade levels\, spanning from K-8\, showcasing her passion for education. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAlisa VanHekken is an experienced teacher and reading specialist. Alisa taught kindergarten and first grade and provided reading support services as a reading specialist. She holds a master’s degree in reading and literacy\, along with an ESL endorsement and an administrative endorsement. Alisa was trained in the phonemic awareness curriculum by Dr. Heggerty himself and worked closely with him for over six years. Alisa began working at Heggerty in 2013 and serves as the Chief Academic Officer. She is the co-author of Bridge the Gap and the Early Pre-Kindergarten curricula. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nHeggerty is a literacy education company providing research-based reading and writing curricula for preschool and elementary classrooms. Founded nearly 20 years ago by Dr. Michael Heggerty\, a reading instruction pioneer\, we provide digital and print curricula\, decodable books\, classroom resources\, and professional development to help educators empower the next generation of readers.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20240425/
CATEGORIES:Curriculum Development,Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:Closing the Fluency Gap Series - Part 2: Building the Foundations for Fluency and for Deep Reading
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Maryanne Wolf\, Director of the Center for Dyslexia\, Diverse Learners\, and Social Justice\, UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies; and Carolyn Brown\, Ph.D.\, Chief Academic Officer and Co-Founder\, Foundations in Learning\nModerated by Tim Odegard\, Murfree Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies and Professor of Psychology\, Middle Tennessee State University \nSponsored by WordFlight\, a Foundations in Learning Solution \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. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, noted literacy scholars Maryanne Wolf\, author of Reader\, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World\, and Tim Odegard\, a leading dyslexia expert\, along with reading researcher Carolyn Brown\, Ph.D.\, discuss the conditions that support not only fluency\, but also deep reading. The development of the complex and interactive neural networks necessary for deep reading is framed by Maryanne’s multi-componential approach for building fluency. \nJoin us as they: \n\nUnlock how fluent readers automatically integrate multiple components of word knowledge: phonology\, orthography\, morphology\, semantics\, and syntax\nPresent models of learning and practice that support automatic word recognition and fluency\nConsider the role of technology in developing fluency\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to elementary and middle school teachers\, reading coaches\, literacy coaches\, and school and district leaders. \nClosing the Fluency Gap Series – Part 1: What the Science of Learning Says \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMaryanne Wolf is a scholar\, teacher\, and advocate for children and literacy around the world. She is the Director of the Center for Dyslexia\, Diverse Learners\, and Social Justice in the School of Education and Information Studies at UCLA and the former John DiBiaggio Professor of Citizenship and Public Service at Tufts University. She has authored over 170 scientific publications including Proust and the Squid: The Story and Science of the Reading Brain (15 translations; HarperCollins\, 2007); Tales of Literacy for the 21st Century (Oxford University Press\, 2016); and Reader\, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World (12 translations; HarperCollins\, 2018). She is co-author with Martha Denckla of the RAN/RAS naming speed tests\, a universal predictor of dyslexia\, and the creator of the RAVE-O Intervention Program for all struggling readers. She has received multiple awards for her contributions to the neuroscience of reading; the major awards from the International Dyslexia Association and the Einstein Award from the Dyslexia Foundation for her dyslexia research; and the Walter Ong Award and the Alfred Korzybski Award for her work on the effects of different mediums on the intellectual development of the species. Most recently\, she was elected a permanent member of the Pontifical Academy of Science.  \n \nDr. Carolyn Brown has devoted her career to developing tools and testing solutions that optimize language and literacy development for all students. She and her colleagues have received support from the National Institutes of Health\, the Department of Education\, the National Science Foundation\, and the State of Iowa. Dr. Brown received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in speech pathology and audiology from Eastern New Mexico University and her Ph.D. in the same field at University of Iowa. Her areas of specialization are child development\, language acquisition\, and the Science of Reading. \nShe and her husband\, Dr. Jerry Zimmermann\, have co-founded three companies: Breakthrough to Literacy\, the Iowa Language and Literacy Institute\, and Foundations in Learning. Each was organized to advance current science and create solutions to help all children learn to read. She is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Iowa. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nTim Odegard is a Professor of Psychology holding the Katherine Davis Murfree Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies\, and he leads the Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia at Middle Tennessee State University. He contributes significantly to advancing the Science of Reading in key leadership roles. He currently serves As Editor-in-Chief of Annals of Dyslexia and consulting editor for the Journal of Learning Disabilities\, and is a past editor of Perspective on Language and Literacy. He was a contributing author on the IDA’s Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading. He is a past Vice President of the Texas Dyslexia Licensure Advisory Committee and has served as a member of the International Dyslexia Association’s (IDA) Educational Training Initiative.  \nHis commitment to enhancing educational opportunities extends beyond students with dyslexia\, and Tim works on broader literacy initiatives throughout the United States. His service has included chairing the Foundational Literacy Skills working group for the Haskins Global Literacy Hub Policy Summit\, serving as a technical consultant for a review of the K-2 core curriculum in Arkansas\, and serving as a national consultant for Kentucky’s foundational literacy skills and reading disabilities work. He contributed to online training for several state departments of education and has provided technical support to some of the largest school districts in the U.S. He currently serves as a member of the California Reading Difficulties Risk Selection panel and several advisory boards for nonprofit groups making meaningful impacts in communities across the nation. \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nWordFlight is the labor of love from a group of dedicated reading researchers\, authors\, and cognitive scientists who want to help more students learn to read. WordFlight is Foundations in Learning’s flagship offering.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20240425/
CATEGORIES:Brain and Learning,Leadership/Administration,Literacy,Reading Skills,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Instruction Series: Choosing and Using Diverse Texts
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Julia López-Robertson\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Instruction and Teacher Education\, University of South Carolina; Kamania Wynter-Hoyte\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, University of South Carolina; and Jigisha Vyas\, Adjunct Professor\, Rutgers University\, and Instructional Coach\, Wyckoff School District (NJ)\nModerated by 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 literacy experts for an engaging conversation about how they develop book-selection criteria that reflect students’ rich cultural and linguistic backgrounds. They also discuss how they use those texts to meet their learners’ needs. Educators leave this edWebinar with: \n\nA deep understanding of why diverse literature in classroom instruction is important\nPractical strategies to develop criteria for selecting culturally and linguistically diverse texts\nInsights into integrating diverse texts effectively into the curriculum\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \nScholastic Education’s Culturally Responsive Instruction series can be viewed in any order or as stand-alone edWebinars.\nView Part 1: Culturally Responsive Instruction: 10 Tips for Liberating Your Literacy Instruction\nView Part 3: Q&A with Dr. Gholdy Muhammad: Culturally Responsive Instruction Series \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJulia López-Robertson\, Ph.D. is a Professor at the University of South Carolina. She is committed to working with children\, families\, and teachers to advance understanding of the strengths possessed by emergent bilinguals and their families. \n \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 \nJigisha Vyas is an Adjunct Professor at Rutgers University\, Instructional Coach for the Wyckoff School District\, certified mindful educator\, and yoga instructor. With over a decade of experience\, she has worked with a variety of communities and with different age groups\, with leadership in special and general education. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Amanda Alexander serves as Scholastic’s Chief Academic Officer. In this role\, she leads research and validation efforts to ensure the efficacy of products\, the delivery of professional learning services\, and the company’s partnership with the Yale Child Study Center\, focusing on the intersection of literacy and health. Prior to joining Scholastic\, Dr. Alexander served as the Vice President of Policy and Partnership Development at Teachstone. With more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience\, the majority of Dr. Alexander’s service has been as a practitioner in the public sector. She has a B.A. in English and an M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction from Howard University\, an M.S.Ed. in educational leadership from Baruch College\, and a Ph.D. in education from American University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the 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/clrt20240425/
CATEGORIES:Culturally Responsive Teaching,Literacy
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SUMMARY:Unlocking AI in Early Childhood Education: Empowering Early Childhood Educators Through Understanding
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Brandon Dorman\, Former Math Teacher\, Current Senior Product Manager\, Frog Street; Jessica Bobo\, Early Childhood Education Advocate\, Chief Product Officer\, Frog Street; and Jody Martin\, Senior Developmental Editor\, Frog Street \nSponsored by Frog Street \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn this edWebinar\, Frog Street leaps into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for early childhood education. We aim to demystify AI\, explain its application\, offer guidance on seamless integration into workflows\, and highlight both its potential and pitfalls in a classroom setting. \nAI in early childhood education is a tool rather than a standalone solution for educators. At the same time\, AI presents exciting opportunities—it cannot replace the need for meticulously crafted curricula and expert-vetted content\, but it can help you get more done faster! \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to early childhood teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nBrandon Dorman was a math teacher for nine years before jumping into education technology. His passion has focused on bringing together product development teams to accelerate access to high-quality learning resources. Brandon has a master’s in curriculum and instruction from Fresno Pacific University and two daughters\, now aged seven and nine\, whom he helps with math and goes bike riding in Oregon with as much as he can! He is currently a Senior Product Manager at Frog Street. \n \nFor over two decades\, Jessica Bobo has devoted herself to the field of early childhood education\, serving as a dedicated teacher\, leader\, mentor\, and advocate for our youngest learners. With a deep passion for nurturing the potential of every child\, she’s had the privilege of guiding countless little ones through their formative years\, instilling in them a love for learning and a sense of wonder about the world around them. As both a teacher and district leader\, she’s played a pivotal role in shaping early childhood education policies and practices within her community\, championing initiatives that prioritize the needs of young children and their families. \nShe also has delved into the realm of research\, leveraging her extensive background to explore emerging trends and best practices in early childhood development. Her contribution as an early childhood author and digital leader reflects her dedication to sharing her knowledge and insights that can inform and inspire fellow educators\, parents\, and policymakers. She is filled with gratitude for the meaningful connections she has forged with children\, families\, and colleagues over the years. Her passion for the littles continues to drive her forward\, fueling her commitment to creating a brighter future for generations to come through the transformative power of education. Jessica is currently the Chief Product Officer at Frog Street. \n \nJody Martin has 39 years of extensive and diverse experience in the early childhood field. Presently she is the Senior Developmental Editor for Frog Street and has held the position of Content Manager for the Professional Learning and Marketing departments. Jody was also a contributing author for the Frog Street Pre-K curriculum. Jody has authored several teacher resource books that cover health and safety\, nature-based activities\, and early childhood classroom environments. She has written courses for online training companies and articles for early childhood publications. She is a dynamic presenter and recognized leader in the field of early childhood education with a commitment to providing quality programs for children. \nJoin the Early Childhood Learning Solutions 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 \nFrog Street is dedicated to continually improving programs and products based on current research and input from early childhood classroom educators and caregivers.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20240429/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:Teach Reading the Way the Brain Works Best: The Science of Reading in Practice Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented by David and Meredith Liben\, School Leaders and Experts in Literacy Instruction; 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 David and Meredith Liben\, acclaimed authors of Know Better\, Do Better: Comprehension\, as they explore reading comprehension through the lens of cognitive science. The Libens deepen your understanding of reading comprehension by delving into the realms of knowledge\, vocabulary\, and comprehension\, offering a three-level model widely accepted by cognitive scientists. This edWebinar is crafted to empower educators with a comprehensive understanding and actionable insights based on the latest research. \nEducators: \n\nGain insights into the mental model of comprehension endorsed by cognitive science and explore strategies to enhance students’ reading abilities\nUnderstand the crucial importance of seamlessly integrating knowledge building\, vocabulary development\, and language structure\nDiscover teaching practices that can be implemented immediately in the classroom\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-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 4 – Big Words for Young Readers – Why We Must Start Earlier and How to Do It! The Science of Reading in Practice Series\nView Part 6 – Melissa and Lori Answer the Questions Educators Ask Most About Reading: The Science of Reading in Practice Series \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDavid and Meredith Liben have taught\, written and collaborated together for the past 38 years. Their teaching and work has spanned every grade and most school types\, though it has been predominantly in urban centers (mostly in Harlem). Both David and Meredith have worked in rural schools and in community college and teacher prep programs as well. They coordinated the project designed to provide the best information and tools to educators around questions of defining the text complexity and range of reading called for by the Common Core State Standards during the first decade they were in widespread use. \n \nDuring the past several years\, the Libens have been working to support teachers\, students\, and instructional materials makers by teaching about the practical implications of reading research. Most recently\, their collaboration has resulted in two books: Know Better Do Better: Teaching the Foundations So Every Child Can Read and Know Better Do Better: Comprehension–Fueling the Reading Brain with Knowledge\, Vocabulary and Rich Language. \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/teach2read20240429/
CATEGORIES:Brain and Learning,Education Research/Evidence,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Engaging Math Problem Solving Through Data-Driven Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Laura Adams\, Elementary Curriculum and Instruction Math Coordinator\, Grades 2-6\, Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (TX); and Brandon Smith\, Product Director\, MIND Education \nSponsored by MIND Education\, creator of ST Math \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDiscover how to transform your math classrooms into hubs of engaging learners. This edWebinar is focused on empowering students to improve their problem-solving skills and foster meaningful mathematical discourse. The presenters share strategies to enhance student achievement through data-driven instruction in an interactive classroom environment\, leading to deeper understanding and learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLaura Adams has experience supporting teachers and students in K-8 settings. While working as a math consultant at Region 18 Education Service Center\, Laura’s work focused on utilizing best practices and research-based information for teaching and learning aligned with district\, state\, and federal initiatives. She provided instructional coaching to campuses across the region\, with an emphasis on establishing relationships with teachers that allow for productive modeling\, co-teaching\, and observations in order to increase instructional strategies and student engagement. All of this work has aligned and transitioned into Laura’s current role as the Math Coordinator for grades 2-6 in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. \n \nBrandon Smith is the Lead Mathematician and Product Director at MIND Education\, where he creates experiential learning programs for people of all ages\, both in and out of the classroom—including two that are patent pending. Over the past several years\, he has focused on developing innovative projects to close what he calls the math “experience gap\,” where children have insufficient exposure to math in their daily lives. These projects include interactive exhibits and games for math fairs\, camps\, and family math nights. Early in his career at MIND\, he designed mathematical requirements for the game-based ST Math® software and led the national rollout of the sixth-grade ST Math curriculum. Brandon co-authored a paper in Cognitive Science Research Principles and Implications and has written for the Huffington Post and presented at ISTE. Brandon has a bachelor’s in math and two master’s degrees in pure and applied mathematics. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Science of Learning Math community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars. \n\nMIND Education engages\, motivates\, and challenges students towards mathematical success through its mission to mathematically equip all students to solve the world’s most challenging problems.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mindeducation20240430/
CATEGORIES:Mathematics,STEM/STEAM,Student Achievement,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Reaching All Readers: Strategies for Recognizing and Eliminating Barriers to Complex Texts
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Carolyn Foster\, Senior Instructional Designer\, 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. \nTeachers face the overwhelming challenge of helping all students meet grade-level standards\, but where do they begin when their students are starting in wildly different places? This edWebinar provides teachers with the tools to evaluate the specific reading needs of their students before exploring research-based strategies for fostering critical thinking across reading levels. \nViewers walk away with resources that they can use to seamlessly integrate foundational reading tools into their classroom community\, creating an inclusive environment that enhances literacy skills for all students. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nCarolyn Foster is a Senior Instructional Designer at Carnegie Learning. She has spent more than 10 years as a reading specialist\, supporting adolescent learners to develop critical literacy skills both in and out of the classroom. Her passion lies in the intersection of building community-based learning opportunities and the design and implementation of accessible\, research-driven literacy instruction. She holds a B.A. from Catawba College and an M.A. from Teachers College\, Columbia University. \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\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/ela20240430/
CATEGORIES:Differentiated Instruction,Education Research/Evidence,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:How to Elevate Student Voice to Improve Student Engagement and Achievement
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Kimberly Hinton\, Director of Coaching\, The Network for College Success (NCS)\, The University of Chicago; Shannon Shambaugh\, Equity Advancement Specialist\, Evergreen Public Schools (WA); Rachel Banas\, Director of Operations and Student Services\, West Buffalo Charter School (NY); and Dr. Sarah Gripshover\, Director of Research\, PERTS \nSponsored by PERTS \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nResearch is clear: Young people learn best when schools afford them key experiences\, like a sense of belonging\, schoolwork that feels meaningful and personally relevant\, and the sense that adults in the building believe in them. Experiences like these are now taking their rightful place at the front and center of school and district leaders’ strategic visions. \nAs a result\, schools increasingly measure how their students experience school climate\, classroom learning conditions\, and academic mindsets. Yet the potential of such data is in danger of going unrealized unless districts and schools learn to leverage it effectively. Join this edLeader Panel to learn about: \n\nAn evidence-based tool to leverage student voice for continuous improvement\nResearch on three learning conditions that drive student engagement and achievement\nEasy-to-implement strategies for nurturing these learning conditions\nSuccess stories from educators who have implemented these strategies in their classrooms and schools\n\nAll viewers will receive: \n\nA soon-to-be-released field guide: From Data to Impact: Leveraging Student Voice Data for Meaningful Change\nAn infographic on the learning conditions that drive student engagement and achievement\nA practical guide for nurturing learning conditions\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to teachers in grades 6-12\, school and district leaders\, professional development leaders\, and instructional coaches. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Kimberly Hinton\, Director of Coaching for The Network for College Success (NCS)\, The University of Chicago\, has worked for over 20 years as a teacher\, school leader\, transformational coach\, and continuous improvement expert. She is passionate about advancing the work of schools in becoming places of liberation for young people. Prior to joining NCS\, she worked as an educator in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system for over 15 years as a teacher\, science coach\, and school administrator. Dr. Hinton is committed to urban education and has a strong belief that given the resources and opportunity\, every student can be successful. She believes that the entire school community (administrators\, teachers\, parents\, and students) working together collaboratively is the best way to improve outcomes for students. \n \nShannon Shambaugh is a National Board Certified educator with over two decades of experience. Shannon is dedicated to creating learning environments that build upon student assets and foster student agency. As an Equity Advancement Specialist for Evergreen Public Schools in Vancouver\, Washington\, Shannon collaborates with principals\, instructional coaches\, and teachers across 38 schools to implement systems that dismantle barriers to success by building culturally responsive learning partnerships through a focus on student and family voice. Additionally\, Shannon is a certified Courageous Conversations About Race trainer\, facilitating transformative dialogues on race to drive essential change in educational communities. She is committed to designing and implementing professional development that shifts school culture away from dominance and compliance and towards a culture of dignity and belonging for all. \n \nRachel Banas is the Director of Operations and Student Services at West Buffalo Charter School in Buffalo\, NY. Rachel has been in the education field for over 16 years\, as a teacher\, student support coordinator\, and elementary principal. She has a passion for student success across every developmental area\, with a focus on social-emotional learning. Rachel works closely with students\, families\, and staff through the Social-Emotional Learning and Student Support Teams to maximize programming and interventions that create a positive learning environment for all students. \n \nDr. Sarah Gripshover holds a Ph.D. in psychology from Stanford University\, where she led a series of studies using the principles of cognitive development to design education materials for preschoolers. She joined PERTS in 2014\, where she is now the Director of Research. She currently works with educators and researchers to understand how schools can transform student experiences. Dr. Gripshover’s research has been published in Psychological Science\, Child Development\, and Developmental Psychology. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Student Voice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe Project for Education Research That Scales (PERTS) is an edtech nonprofit founded in 2010 at Stanford University. PERTS equips educators to create excellent and equitable learning conditions—conditions that foster engagement and accelerate learning. To do so\, PERTS develops\, tests\, and scales the impact of evidence-based solutions in collaboration with hundreds of partner organizations.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/studentvoice20240430/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,School Culture/Climate,Student Achievement,Student Agency and Voice,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Exploring Invention and Intellectual Property with Rory Cooper's Adaptive Technology Lesson Plan
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Doug Scott\, Engineering and Design Teacher\, STEMisED; and Joyce Ward\, Director of Education\, Office of Public Engagement\, USPTO \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 engaging edWebinar on the innovative Rory Cooper Lesson Plan. This dynamic\, free lesson plan uses low-cost materials to incorporate hands-on activities aligned with the Rory Cooper USPTO Trading Card\, offering a multifaceted approach to learning. It is designed to inspire students to delve into the world of adaptive technology and disability awareness. \n\nViewers embark on a journey exploring the remarkable life and contributions of Dr. Rory Cooper\, a distinguished professor of rehabilitation engineering at the University of Pittsburgh and a senior career scientist for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Cooper’s pioneering work spans over 100 inventions and 25 patents\, revolutionizing technologies such as wheelchairs\, robots\, and wearable instruments\, profoundly impacting the lives of individuals with disabilities and military veterans. \nThrough this edWebinar\, educators gain invaluable insights into crafting adaptive silverware for people with disabilities\, fostering an understanding of various disabilities\, and sparking creativity in inventing adaptive technologies. Viewers are empowered with practical tools and knowledge to inspire the next generation of innovators in assistive technology. Don’t miss this opportunity to ignite curiosity and compassion in your students while celebrating the extraordinary legacy of Dr. Cooper. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDoug Scott\, an engineering and design teacher located in Massachusetts\, has had a great deal of experience developing materials for the Lemelson-MIT Invention Education program\, STEMisED for a USPTO education engagement contract\, and the NewsHour Invention Education lesson series. Doug is a featured invention educator in a USPTO Journeys of Innovation story and was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching. Doug and his students were awarded a patent for a “Multi-component robot for below ice search and rescue.” \n \nJoyce Ward is Director of Education\, USPTO’s Office of Public Engagement\, expanding outreach to K-12 educators and students\, integrating invention\, innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and STEM education. Her office fosters intellectual property creation and protection. Joyce led initiatives like the Science of Innovation series\, National Summer Teacher Institute on Innovation\, STEM\, and Intellectual Property (NSTI)\, Master Teacher of Invention and Intellectual Property (MTIP) program\, Girl Scouts intellectual property patch\, and the USPTO Inventor Trading Card series. Previously\, she served as Director of Program Support and Intellectual Property at the National Inventors Hall of Fame and as a trademark examining attorney and education specialist at the USPTO. Joyce holds a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the STEM Learning: Full STEAM Ahead community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/stem20240430/
CATEGORIES:Assistive Technology,CTE: Career and Tech Ed,Engineering,STEM/STEAM,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Why Press Freedom Matters: Exploring Evan Gershkovich’s Case
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Paul Beckett\, Assistant Editor\, The Wall Street Journal; and Brittney Smith\, Senior Manager of Education Partnerships\, The News Literacy Project \nSponsored by News Literacy Project \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the News Literacy Project and The Wall Street Journal for an important conversation ahead of World Press Freedom Day (May 3). \nPress freedoms\, the legal and/or constitutional protections that journalists have in order to do their jobs\, are fundamental to democracy. Without press freedoms and the standards-based reporting they enable\, we risk the further spread of misinformation\, disinformation\, and declining trust in institutions. \nIn this edWebinar\, we look at a high-profile example of the denial of press freedoms: the case of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich\, who was wrongfully detained in Russia last year on bogus charges of spying. Wall Street Journal Assistant Editor Paul Beckett\, who leads the Journal’s efforts at securing Gershkovich’s release\, discusses the case with New Literacy Project’s Brittney Smith. \nTopics covered include: \n\nHow press freedoms impact newsgathering around the world\nStrategies for teaching about press freedoms\, from a news literacy lens\nBest practices for teaching about standards-based journalism\nHow to use journalistic practices to uncover and expose mis- and disinformation\n\nViewers also learn about free News Literacy Project resources\, including the Misinfo 101 course and the Press Freedoms Around the World lesson\, offered on the News Literacy Project’s free Checkology®️ virtual classroom. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nPaul Beckett is Assistant Editor at The Wall Street Journal\, where he focuses on the efforts supporting Evan Gershkovich\, the WSJ reporter who has been wrongfully detained by Russia since March 2023. Previously\, Paul was the Journal‘s Washington D.C. bureau chief\, responsible for news across politics and government\, economics\, national security\, the Supreme Court\, financial regulation and the intersection of business and Washington. Before taking the helm of the bureau in 2017\, Paul served in multiple overseas postings\, including postings in Hong Kong and India. \n \nBrittney Smith is a Senior Manager of Education Partnerships (East) at The News Literacy Project. Brittney joined NLP in July 2022 after eight years of teaching life science in Cincinnati\, Ohio. She was a high school teacher to diverse populations of students\, including English language learners. In her tenure as science department chair\, she focused on building partnerships with community stakeholders to enrich and improve students’ educational experiences. \nShe holds a bachelor’s degree in biological science from the University of Cincinnati and a master’s degree in teaching science to adolescents and young adults from Mount St. Joseph University. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in educational practice and innovation with a STEM focus at the University of South Carolina. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the News Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThe News Literacy Project\, a nonpartisan\, national education nonprofit\, provides programs and resources for educators and the public to teach\, learn and share the abilities needed to be smart\, active consumers of news and information and equal and engaged participants in a democracy.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/newsliteracy20240501/
CATEGORIES:Media Literacy,Real World Literacy
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SUMMARY:Simple and Effective Strategies to Support Executive Function Skills in Young Children
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Julie Tourigny\, OTD\, MS\, OTR/L\, Director\, Colorado Center for Pediatric Learning and Development\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. \nHello\, early childhood educators! Do you have children in your classroom who have difficulty remembering the rules\, gathering their materials independently\, or completing activities in a timely manner? Do you work with children who find it hard to follow and remember instructions so they can complete activities on their own? These children may be struggling with executive function. \nExecutive function helps people remember what they need to\, attend to what they are supposed to\, and maintain control over their thoughts and actions so they can be successful in planning\, completing\, and executing goal-driven activities. Children rely on executive function skills to learn\, play\, and socialize throughout the school day. Children with strong executive function skills are better at problem solving\, socializing\, and completing schoolwork successfully. Executive function skills support: \n\nFlexible thinking\nTransitions from one activity to the next\nRemaining calm when something disrupts the usual routine\nSocial-emotional skills\nProblem solving\nTime management and completing activities in a timely manner\nSustained attention and focus\nSelf-control\n\nDuring this edWebinar\, viewers not only learn what executive function is\, they also learn strategies and activities they can start using right away to help all children develop strong executive function skills that they can rely on throughout the day. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to early childhood teachers\, librarians\, occupational therapists\, special education teachers\, and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Julie Tourigny is the Founder and Director of the Colorado Center for Pediatric Learning and Development. She has dedicated her educational and professional careers to developing cutting-edge strategies and programs that promote the vital sensory\, motor\, and social-emotional skills young children need for success in school. Dr. Tourigny’s experience and history show that with the right methods\, all children have the capacity to be competent and successful students\, regardless of socioeconomic\, cognitive\, or other challenges they may face. \nShe is the author of Organized and Engaged: Simple and Effective Strategies to Support Executive Function; Calm and In Control: Simple and Effective Strategies to Support Young Children’s Self-Regulation; and the Letter Leaders Handwriting Program. She has developed and taught courses on topics related to sensory processing\, self-regulation\, executive function\, and handwriting nationwide for the past two decades. After receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in occupational therapy at Boston University\, Dr. Tourigny went on to earn her Master of Business Administration from the University of Denver\, a master’s in therapeutic studies\, and a doctorate in occupational therapy from Boston University. \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.
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CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs,Social-Emotional Learning
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