BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//edWeb - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://home.edweb.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for edWeb REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T180000 DTSTAMP:20250919T195243Z CREATED:20250107T184716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T195243Z UID:8036562-1738170000-1738173600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Supporting Multilingual Learners’ Success on Proficiency and ELP Tests DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Giselle Carpio-Williams\, Vice President\, Multilingual Advocacy and Content\, HMH; and Dr. Brian Joseph\, National Director\, Innovation and Insights\, HMH \nSponsored by HMH \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDesigned with the understanding that teachers are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and positive learning environment for all students\, this edWebinar highlights effective\, asset-based strategies to enhance the academic success of multilingual learners. This session provides strategies for building on multilingual learners’ existing strengths and capabilities and is useful for K-12 English language development teachers as well as content area teachers. \nThe presenters cover: \n\nThe different profiles of multilingual learners and the unique strengths and instructional needs of each\nEnglish language proficiency (ELP) assessment types and standards criteria for reclassification\nPractical\, effective strategies to support language development and academic achievement that lead to student success on ELP tests\n\nCore content area teachers gain tools to differentiate instruction and integrate language support in their subject areas\, while English language development teachers learn focused strategies to enhance language proficiency and prepare students for reclassification. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nA lifelong educator\, Dr. Giselle Carpio-Williams is committed to supporting educational excellence for all students\, with a passion for elevating multilingual learners. She began as an educator and advocate for multilingual learners in a dual-language school\, followed by roles in coaching and leadership. Dr. Carpio-Williams earned her doctorate in educational leadership with her research emphasis on English language learners. Her current role as Vice President of Multilingual Advocacy and Content at HMH combines her passion for elevating multilingual students with her knowledge of educational trends to inform schools’ selections of programs that support student success. \nDr. Carpio-Williams is the Founder/Co-chair of the Employee Resource Group HMH Unidos\, which focuses on the education\, professional growth\, and celebration of employees who identify as Latinx and/or Hispanic. She is a frequent speaker at educational and diversity conferences; her most recent presentation was Ensuring Educational Equity for Multilinguals at the NABE conference. \n \nDr. Brian Joseph is the National Director\, Innovation and Insights at HMH. He supports school districts in understanding how their data aligns to strategic initiatives that are tied to student learning and provides analysis of key performance indicators. A California native\, Dr. Joseph is in his 27th year in education and\, prior to joining HMH\, served primarily in large urban school districts in Southern California. During his time in public education\, he served in a variety of capacities\, including a classroom teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, and director. Dr. Joseph has also served as a dissertation chair and committee member. He has also worked as an adjunct and associate professor in the field of education and humanities. Dr. Joseph is based in Southern California and primarily works with districts in California\, Oklahoma\, Texas\, and New Mexico. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Helping ELL\, ESL\, and Bilingual Students Succeed community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThe learners of today will shape the world of tomorrow. HMH brings learning to countless students and teachers—transforming lives\, supporting communities\, and making our society more just and inclusive for all. We offer a connected system of research-backed solutions\, where assessment drives instruction and learning can be personalized to meet students’ needs. Our engaging\, equity-minded content and customized PD are designed to elevate the potential of every learner. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ell20250129/ CATEGORIES:ALAS,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Language Learning,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250129-ell-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T150000 DTSTAMP:20250130T200635Z CREATED:20241212T193640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T200635Z UID:7918984-1738245600-1738249200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How to Make the Most of Formative Assessment This Year DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Gene Kerns\, Chief Academic Officer\, Renaissance; and Dr. Sarah Brown\, President\, System Impact Consulting \nSponsored by Renaissance \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEducators at all levels gather formative data throughout the school day. However\, they often do not have either the training or the tools to make full use of these data to drive instruction and maximize their impact on student learning. \nHow can educational leaders best address this challenge? \nJoin us for the answers\, as two experts share strategies for realizing formative assessment’s full potential in every school and district. You understand the key formative assessment topics that many teacher training programs overlook. You also understand how to help your teachers: \n\nChoose the right items for different formative assessment needs\nAssess specific reading and math standards throughout the year\nIncorporate formative data into team meetings\, coaching cycles\, and more to guide impactful instruction\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, education technology leaders\, assessment directors and coordinators\, professional development leaders\, instructional coaches\, and teachers. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nGene Kerns\, Ed.D. is Chief Academic Officer at Renaissance and a nationally acclaimed speaker on assessment\, learning progressions\, and educational standards. He is a third-generation educator and a former director of curriculum and instruction. He is also co-author of three books: inFormative Assessment\, Unlocking Student Talent\, and Literacy Reframed. \n \nSarah Brown\, Ph.D. is President of System Impact Consulting and co-author of the book Effective Universal Instruction. She formerly served as Bureau Chief leading special education and MTSS implementation for the state of Iowa\, district special education director\, professional learning administrator\, and school psychologist. She’s interested in the implementation of MTSS at multiple levels of the education system and improving systems to support high achievement for every student. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAs a global leader in education technology operating in more than 100 countries\, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20250130/ CATEGORIES:Assessment,Data and Analytics,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250130-assessment-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T160000 DTSTAMP:20250609T175013Z CREATED:20250110T220509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T175013Z UID:8080682-1738249200-1738252800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Strategic Literacy Innovation: Transforming Literacy Outcomes with Supplemental Support DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kelly Johnson\, Director of Schools\, Clinton City Schools (TN); Dr. Judith J. White\, Chief Academic Officer\, Prince George’s County Public Schools (MD); Dr. Anna Stubblefield\, Superintendent\, Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (KS); and Cari Stanley\, Program Specialist\, Etiwanda School District (CA)\nModerated by Dr. Donna Wright\, Retired School Superintendent and Education Consultant \nSponsored by Really Great Reading \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAre you ready to empower your educators\, enhance your district’s core curriculum\, and improve student outcomes? This engaging edWebinar demonstrates how supplemental foundational literacy programs can fill critical gaps\, support Tier I instruction\, and help districts achieve lasting success—while easing the burden on educators. \nKey takeaways include: \n\nIdentifying gaps and providing solutions: Gain insights into how supplemental solutions can address gaps in orthographic mapping\, vocabulary\, and comprehension that core programs may miss. Empower educators with the tools they need to close learning gaps confidently.\nA program-agnostic approach: Discover how to select and implement flexible supplemental programs that integrate seamlessly with any core curriculum\, minimizing teacher frustration and ensuring students receive consistent\, high-quality instruction.\nLong-term savings and budget optimization: Understand the financial advantages of early intervention. Effective supplemental programs can reduce the need for costly remediation\, freeing up district funds for professional development and classroom resources.\nPreventing teacher burnout: Learn how high-quality\, ready-to-use supplemental materials can lighten teacher workloads by reducing planning time and simplifying instruction. These materials allow educators to focus on their passion—teaching—while minimizing stress.\n\nThis session delves into the urgent need for high-quality supplemental programs. Watch this edWebinar to explore innovative strategies for creating a supportive\, adaptable literacy ecosystem—one that drives student success\, supports educators\, and optimizes district resources. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKelly Johnson has served as Superintendent of Clinton City Schools for the past nine years. Prior to serving in her current role\, she attended Carson Newman University and Lincoln Memorial University to obtain her Bachelor of Science degree in education and her master’s degree in administration. Her classroom experience includes teaching kindergarten\, fourth\, and fifth grades. In addition to her classroom experience\, she served as Assistant Principal\, Principal\, and Supervisor of Elementary Education in Knox County Schools prior to moving to Clinton City Schools as Supervisor of Federal Programs and Curriculum and Instruction. Kelly is the proud mother of two adult children\, Mallory and Andrew\, and NanaK to her first grandchild\, Samuel. She has been married for 31 years to her husband\, Scott. In her free time\, she enjoys music\, the outdoors\, and spending time with her family. \n \nDr. Judith J. White has dedicated over 30 years to fostering excellence and enhancing student success. A proud product of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS)\, she has a deep-rooted passion for removing barriers within the educational system to open doors to students’ future triumphs. In her latest role as Chief Academic Officer for PGCPS\, she continues to drive initiatives aimed at achieving exceptional academic outcomes for all students. \nIn addition to her fervor for educational excellence\, Dr. White is deeply passionate about executive coaching\, where she assists leaders in refining their management strategies to promote intentional and effective leadership. With her multifaceted background and unwavering dedication\, Dr. White stands as a beacon of innovation and empowerment within the educational landscape of Prince George’s County.\n \n \nDr. Anna Stubblefield is a distinguished educational leader with over 25 years of service. She began her career as a special education teacher and coach\, later making history as the first African American female Superintendent of Kansas City\, Kansas Public Schools\, assuming the role on July 1\, 2021. Before this\, she spent 13 years in Lawrence Public Schools\, holding roles such as Principal\, Director of Human Resources\, and Deputy Superintendent\, showcasing her ability to lead through challenges. \nDr. Stubblefield earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Kansas\, an Educational Specialist degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City\, and a Doctorate from Saint Louis University. An active community member and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority sister\, she serves on several boards\, including the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City. She and her husband\, David\, are proud parents of three sons\, Nate\, Desmon\, and Grant. \n \nCari Stanley is an Instruction Program Specialist for the Etiwanda School District\, bringing over 18 years of experience in K-8 general and special education. In her role\, she has led instructional changes by helping teachers analyze student data to deliver individualized\, high-quality education. \nCari has directed and overseen key initiatives\, including the district’s foundational skills curriculum adoption and the current implementation of the California Reading Difficulties Risk Screener. Specializing in Response to Intervention (RTI) and multi-tiered systems of support\, she collaborates with teachers to design effective literacy intervention programs for all students. \nCari holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts from California State University\, San Bernardino\, an M.Ed. from Chapman University\, and a Dyslexia certification. She remains dedicated to fostering student success and empowering educators to meet diverse learner needs. \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\, 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/structuredliteracy20250130/ CATEGORIES:Educator Self-Care and Wellness,Literacy,MTSS,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250130-structuredliteracy-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T170000 DTSTAMP:20250609T184019Z CREATED:20250121T215009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T184019Z UID:8192559-1738252800-1738256400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:SEL Strategies to Empower Students and Educators Through a Multi-Tiered Approach DESCRIPTION:Presented by Malika Ali\, Chief Innovation Officer\, Throughline Learning \nSponsored by Throughline Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAre you interested in unlocking proven strategies to help students regulate their emotions\, manage behaviors\, and effectively advocate for their needs? View this edWebinar to hear real stories from the field that showcase how to integrate social-emotional learning and academics with students across a variety of educator roles. \nWe identify ways to move students from self-awareness to self-regulation\, toward self-directed learning\, along with the positive implications on educator well-being and morale. You access strategies from three perspectives—principal\, counselor\, and classroom teacher—and leave with ideas to apply them directly to your context. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMalika Ali is passionate about community-driven change management and culturally responsive education. As the Chief Innovation Officer at Throughline Learning\, she leads program visioning and R&D initiatives across all partner schools and districts. She was a Rhode Island District Teacher of the Year\, served on Governor Raimondo’s STEAM and Equity in Educator Preparation Committee\, and was named one of the nation’s top emerging and inspirational Black leaders in education innovation by LearnLaunch. \nMalika holds an M.Ed. in education policy and management from Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. in public health from Brown University. As a daughter of strong and brilliant Eritrean refugees\, Malika has spent her life critiquing the systems that perpetuate educational inequity. She is proud to be a part of the struggle to ensure that all children have access to\, and can take advantage of\, an empowering education. \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\n \nThroughline Learning is a non-profit organization that supports the entire school community by addressing the needs of teachers\, leaders\, and community members so that student experiences improve and outcomes rise. We use virtual and in-person sessions to coach teachers\, amplify best practice\, and increase student engagement in rigorous curricula. We coach leaders on data protocols that drive improvement efforts and we co-design strategic staffing models that activate diverse community members as tutors\, mentors\, and classroom educators. Our partnerships help build the capacity\, clarity\, and coherence needed to spread joyful learning across your district. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20250130/ CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Differentiated Instruction,Professional Development,Social-Emotional Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250130-sel-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T180000 DTSTAMP:20250130T230845Z CREATED:20241219T183931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T230845Z UID:7967367-1738256400-1738260000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Science and Literacy Integration: The Science Classroom Meets the Science of Reading DESCRIPTION:Presented by Leslie Lausten\, Former Teacher\, Current Professional Learning Specialist\, East Coast\, School Specialty \nSponsored by School Specialty \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nToday’s teacher has a multitude to accomplish each day. How do we fit it all in? In this edWebinar\, we share how using rich\, inquiry-based learning will not only build science knowledge but also the skills needed to increase language comprehension. \nWe build on principles from the language comprehension side of Scarborough’s Reading Rope as we introduce\, explore\, and make sense of science concepts in today’s classroom. Learn how three-dimensional science teaching and learning provides meaningful context to develop language comprehension. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK through elementary teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nLeslie Lausten is a former teacher and current Professional Learning Specialist with School Specialty who specializes in Science Education K-8. She leads workshops on sensemaking\, integrating science and literacy\, modeling effective science lessons\, as well as coaching teachers and leaders in effective practices. She also provides professional learning for FOSS Science Curriculum. Leslie’s passions include teaching science and literacy as well as arts integration. She believes in teaching explicitly and through inquiry and has found a nice balance in her approach. \nAs a coach\, professor\, and consultant\, she has worked with adults in professional development opportunities for many years. Leslie has been a state finalist for the Presidential Award for Math and Science\, won the Region 8 Yager award from NSTA\, was a National Board Certified Teacher\, and has a master’s in science education. Leslie is a retired teacher from Hartwood Elementary in Virginia\, where she taught for 33 years as a K\, 1\, K-1\, 2\, and 4th-grade teacher and Reading Specialist. While working there\, she was also a Science Professional Development Consultant for FOSS and led local\, state\, and national workshops. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Next Generation Scientists community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nAt School Specialty\, we’re more than just school supplies. We offer tools and resources that support students\, administrators\, and teachers to achieve their educational goals. Discover our expertly curated product collections\, professional learning opportunities\, or podcast series that tackle current topics in science education. \nSchool Specialty publishes and provides professional learning and implementation support for the FOSS (Full Option Science System) curriculum. Designed by scholars at the Lawrence Hall of Science and grounded in active investigation\, FOSS embodies three-dimensional science teaching and learning. FOSS engages students of all backgrounds and abilities as scientists\, challenging students to make sense of real-world phenomena. FOSS advances this student-first approach\, providing opportunities to differentiate and support each student’s experience. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/science20250130/ CATEGORIES:Language Learning,Literacy,Science,Science of Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250130-science-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T140000 DTSTAMP:20250204T190141Z CREATED:20250107T023356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T190141Z UID:8025880-1738674000-1738677600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Writing Rope: A Framework for Teaching Writing Integrated with Reading Instruction DESCRIPTION:Presented by Joan Sedita\, Author of The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction in All Subjects\nModerated by Pam Austin\, Director of Instructional Technology\, Voyager Sopris Learning \nSponsored by Voyager Sopris Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin us for the first edWebinar for The Science of Writing Lunch and Learn Week\, a series of three informative edWebinars on writing instruction\, presented by the most respected names in education! Noted education expert and author Joan Sedita discusses the skills and strategies needed for proficient writing\, what writing instruction should look like\, and how writing and reading instruction can be integrated. You learn that reading and writing share the same cognitive processes and oral language base! \nJoan uses The Writing Rope model as a framework for writing instruction to describe multiple components of writing instruction\, represented as strands in a rope: \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\nOur expert shares instructional suggestions for each strand\, and you learn how these writing strands compare with the strands in Scarborough’s Reading Rope (2006) along with how this instruction can support both reading and writing. Viewers learn: \n\nA framework for teaching multiple components of writing\nEvidence-based instructional suggestions for teaching writing\nThe importance of using an explicit approach to teaching writing\nThe importance of integrating reading and writing instruction\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Voyager Sopris Learning’s Science of Writing Week. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJoan Sedita is the founder of Keys to Literacy\, a literacy professional development organization based in MA. Joan has been in the literacy field for over 45 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\, Understanding Dyslexia\, and Adolescent Literacy. Beginning in 1975\, she worked for 23 years at the Landmark School\, a pioneer in the development of literacy intervention programs. As a teacher\, principal\, and director of the Outreach Teacher Training Program at Landmark\, Joan developed expertise\, methods\, and instructional programs that address the literacy needs of students in grades K-12. 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 \nPam Austin\, Director of Instructional Technology for Voyager Sopris Learning\, has over 35 years of experience as an educator. She has worked as a Professional Learning Facilitator Manager with over 17 years of experience in training and supporting districts in various literacy and numeracy interventions for Voyager Sopris Learning in addition to delivering LETRS professional development sessions. She has also shared her love of proven VSL solutions as a Product Marketing Manager when she began her role as an EDVIEW360 podcast host in 2019 and continues to this day. Her goal is to aid teachers in changing the lives of students so that they not only become proficient and successful learners\, but also\, individuals confident in pursuing personal and professional life goals. She previously held the role of Literacy Specialist at the Center for Development and Learning (CDL) now the Center for Literacy and Learning. As an educator in the New Orleans Public Schools for 14 years\, she served as an elementary teacher\, a reading interventionist\, a school-based reading coach\, and a central office field literacy facilitator. These varying roles allowed her to gain a myriad of experiences that has enhanced her ability to work in collaboration with other educators\, schools\, and districts for impactful professional learning. Pam’s first steps into a lifelong career as an educator began as a fourth-grade teacher in a small school in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. And the journey continues… \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nVoyager Sopris Learning® is the specialist in reading\, writing\, and math intervention. Fully focused on intervention\, we have established four decades of results that demonstrate the efficacy of our solutions. Providing a holistic offering of reading\, writing\, and math interventions and assessments\, our solutions help educators create strong\, sustainable foundations to ensure academic success for all students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20250204/ CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250204-teach2read-event-v2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T160000 DTSTAMP:20250211T220811Z CREATED:20250107T133109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T220811Z UID:8030243-1738681200-1738684800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Building a Text-Rich Environment to Support All Readers: What Leaders Need to Know DESCRIPTION:Presented by Robyn Moore\, Ed.D.\, Elementary Literacy Coordinator\, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (VA); Elise Lovejoy\, MA\, CEO and Founder\, Express Readers; and Sharon Dunn\, M.Ed.\, Sharon Dunn\, MTSS Leadership Consultant\, LLC\nModerated by Terrie Noland\, Ph.D.\, CALP\, Vice President of Educator Initiatives\, Learning Ally \nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe types of texts students encounter in school play a critical role in their reading development\, yet many education leaders may not fully understand their distinct purposes and impacts. This engaging edLeader Panel demystifies the role of various text types—from traditional books and decodables to ebooks—and how each supports literacy growth. \nJoin literacy experts and education leaders as they discuss building a text-rich environment that supports all readers\, especially those with diverse learning needs. Learn how decodable texts reinforce foundational skills\, how traditional books foster comprehension and critical thinking\, and how ebooks and audiobooks provide equitable access to grade-level content. Key takeaways include: \n\nHow to evaluate and select the right mix of texts for your school or district\nStrategies for using text diversity to meet the needs of struggling readers and students with dyslexia\nHow to repurpose leveled texts\nGuidance on how to match text types to student needs and abilities\n\nEmpower your educators and students with the right texts at the right time and lead your school toward stronger\, more equitable literacy outcomes. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, librarians\, and education technology leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRobyn Moore\, Ed.D. is a dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience. She began her career as a kindergarten teacher before transitioning into roles as a reading interventionist and reading specialist. Currently\, she serves as a Central Office Coordinator\, overseeing initiatives that support student success across the division. A proud graduate of the College of William and Mary\, Dr. Moore earned her undergraduate\, master’s\, and doctoral degrees there. She is deeply invested in her community\, with two children—one in kindergarten and the other in third grade enrolled in the same school division where she works. Dr. Moore has a strong commitment to education and a passion for supporting students and teachers alike. \n \nElise Lovejoy is the founder and CEO of Express Readers and the author of the Express Readers decodable book series. She holds a BA and an MA in elementary education with 15+ years of experience in the classroom\, K-2nd grade. Currently\, she works with teachers across the country through professional development and program implementation to promote and apply practices based on the immense body of research on how students learn to read. Elise is also a mom to two learning readers\, a pro-bono interventionist\, and an advocate in her local school district. \n \nSharon Dunn is a seasoned educational leader and former principal of a high-poverty elementary school\, where her instructional leadership significantly boosted reading outcomes\, as reflected in improved ELA CAASPP results. A recognized expert in literacy and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports)\, Sharon has been featured in numerous webinars and podcasts. She has presented her school’s success in literacy and MTSS leadership at prestigious conferences\, including the California Department of Education Title I Conference\, the National ESEA Conference\, The Reading League National Conference\, the PaTTAN Literacy Symposium\, and the ACSA Mid-State Conference. Sharon is also the co-creator of the Facebook Social Learning Group: Science of Reading for Administrators – What Teachers Want You to Know! In her current role as an MTSS Leadership Consultant\, she partners with schools and districts to strengthen instructional leadership and drive improved reading outcomes. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nListen. Learn. Teach. It’s that simple. Dr. Terrie Noland uses this philosophy as an innovator and a motivator\, and it’s evident as she leads\, coaches\, and mentors thousands of K-12 educators about the Science of Reading each year. She has a unique perspective on unifying all stakeholders around a vision for education to smash the reading divide for millions of struggling readers. Terrie walks the walk by continuing to work with struggling readers after her day job\, tutoring and helping them learn to read. She sees the significant difference that audiobooks make first-hand every day. As Vice President of Educator Initiatives at Learning Ally\, Terrie works to ignite enthusiasm and excitement by building champion educators and administrators who create cultures of literacy and learning. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \n\n \n\n \n\nLEARNING ALLY is a leading nonprofit education solutions organization dedicated to equipping educators with proven solutions that help new and struggling learners reach their potential. Our range of literacy-focused offerings for students Pre-K to 12th grade\, including our award-winning reading resource\, the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution®\, our new early literacy solution\, Excite Reading®\, and our catalog of professional learning allow us to support more than 2.4 million students and over 645\,000 educators across the US. For more information\, visit LearningAlly.org. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20250204/ CATEGORIES:Dyslexia,Literacy,Personalized Learning,Reading Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250204-readers-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T170000 DTSTAMP:20250204T215726Z CREATED:20241219T195408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T215726Z UID:7969154-1738684800-1738688400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:3 Simple Steps for Teachers to Meet Every Learner's Needs DESCRIPTION:Presented by Leah Frederick\, Fourth-Grade Teacher\, Bellwood-Antis School District (PA); Toni Rose Deanon\, Community Engagement\, Modern Classrooms Project; and Robert Barnett\, Former Educator\, Co-Founder\, Modern Classrooms Project \nSponsored by The Modern Classrooms Project \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDo you ever wonder how to meet all of your learners’ needs at once? That’s natural! Every student needs different things\, and it’s a challenge for any teacher to provide them all at once. Fortunately\, there are classroom-tested steps you can take to help all your students achieve their true potential. \nIn this edWebinar\, you discover evidence-based techniques that you can use right away to keep each of your students appropriately challenged—and appropriately supported—every day. Former teacher and Modern Classrooms Project Co-founder Robert Barnett explains\, using insights from his new book\, Meet Every Learner’s Needs\, as well as the lessons he has learned from empowering thousands of educators worldwide\, how you can: \n\nMake your content more accessible—and free up your own time during class—by combining concise instructional videos with targeted one-on-one\, small-group\, and whole-class instruction\nLet students learn at their own paces while collaborating with their peers and building meaningful relationships with you\nEnsure that all students master key concepts and skills\, preparing them to succeed throughout their academic careers\n\nYou leave this session knowing exactly how you can meet your own learners’ needs—and how you can lead others in your community in doing the same. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLeah Frederick is a fourth-grade elementary math teacher at Myers Elementary in Bellwood\, PA. She received her bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University and her master’s degree from Wilson College in mass customized learning. Leah is passionate about creating learner-centered environments. \n \nToni Rose has been an educator since 2010\, with experiences ranging from middle school English teacher to adult ESL teacher and instructional coach for technology. Toni Rose strives to be the educator they never had growing up\, so they focus on anti-bias\, anti-racist work and aspire to create a brave space for everyone around them. As a queer Filipinx\, they understand the importance of being represented\, valued\, and feeling a sense of belonging. \nTo stay grounded and at peace\, they practice yoga\, write\, get lost in stories\, and go on long walks with their dogs. Rollerskating and running bring them so much joy. \n \nRobert Barnett co-founded the Modern Classrooms Project\, which has empowered 80\,000+ educators in 180+ countries to meet every learner’s needs. Before that\, he taught math\, computer science\, English\, social studies\, and law\, from the middle-school to university levels\, at public and private schools in the U.S. and abroad. He is the author of Meet Every Learner’s Needs: Redesigning Instruction So All Students Can Succeed and he hopes his children will learn in Modern Classrooms someday! \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching All Students community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe Modern Classrooms Project empowers educators to implement a self-paced\, mastery-based instructional model that leverages technology to foster human connection\, authentic learning\, and social-emotional growth. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/inclusiveeducation20250204/ CATEGORIES:Blended Learning,Differentiated Instruction,Personalized Learning,Student Achievement,Student Agency and Voice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250204-inclusiveeducation-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T180000 DTSTAMP:20250204T230800Z CREATED:20241217T145303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T230800Z UID:7940857-1738688400-1738692000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Evaluating News Media Bias: A Nuanced Approach to a Vital Topic DESCRIPTION:Presented by Peter Adams\, Senior Vice President of Research and Design\, The News Literacy Project; and Brittney Smith\, Senior Manager of District Partnerships\, East\, 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. \nPeople frequently perceive and allege bias in news coverage\, but what does this really mean? What makes a piece of news biased\, and who decides? What role do our own biases play in our perceptions of bias? In this recorded edWebinar\, we help you teach this vital\, controversial\, and complex topic in ways that empower students to meaningfully evaluate the fairness and impartiality of news coverage. \nIn this edWebinar\, we: \n\nShare an approach for helping students evaluate potential bias in news by recognizing different forms that bias could take in news coverage\nApply this approach to actual examples from news and other information in ways that demonstrate when bias is—and isn’t—obvious\nReflect on the nuanced\, highly subjective nature of perceived bias in news\nExplore the limitations and pitfalls of popular media bias charts and rankings\nShare free News Literacy Project classroom resources for teaching about news media bias\, including the Understanding Bias lesson on NLP’s Checkology® virtual classroom\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \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. \n \n \nBrittney Smith is a Senior Manager of District Partnerships (East) at 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. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biological science from the University of Cincinnati\, a master’s degree in teaching science to adolescents and young adults from Mount St. Joseph University\, and a doctorate in educational practice and innovation with a STEM focus 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 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/newsliteracy20250204/ CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Digital Literacy,Library/Media,Media Literacy,Real World Literacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250204-newsliteracy-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T140000 DTSTAMP:20250205T190937Z CREATED:20250107T044257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T190937Z UID:8028201-1738760400-1738764000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Strategies for Supporting Writing at the Word\, Sentence\, and Paragraph Levels: A Theme-Centered Structured Literacy Approach DESCRIPTION:Presented by Charles Haynes\, Ed.D.\, CCC-SLP\, Professor Emeritus for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at MGH Institute of Health Professions\nModerated by Pam Austin\, Director of Instructional Technology\, Voyager Sopris Learning \nSponsored by Voyager Sopris Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn this second edWebinar in The Science of Writing Lunch and Learn Week\, respected author\, literacy expert\, and speaker Dr. Charles Haynes shares his insight and expertise on research-based writing instruction. \nIn this hands-on\, interactive session\, Dr. Haynes illustrates how topical vocabulary and concepts can be tapped to support structured literacy techniques for teaching writing. Emphases is placed on leveraging semantic feature analysis and developing “micro-discourse” skills for developing cohesion and elaboration of the personal sequence narrative (PSN) and expository text forms. Viewers see how PSN techniques help to bridge narrative and expository discourse skills. \nHe shares cutting-edge\, research-based tools to help your students get the words out and down on paper while also enhancing their oral and written language comprehension. Dr. Haynes has helped thousands of professionals working with elementary\, middle\, and high school-aged students who have challenges such as dyslexia and related language learning disabilities. Viewers learn to: \n\nDescribe theme-centered strategies for supporting students’ understanding and use of topical vocabulary\nOutline systematic\, topic-centered methods for supporting sentence comprehension and production\nSummarize content-based micro-discourse techniques for supporting text-level elaboration as well as inter-sentence cohesion\nExplain how word-\, sentence-\, and micro-discourse teaching strategies are essential for supporting students’ comprehension and writing of narrative and expository texts\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Voyager Sopris Learning’s Science of Writing Week. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nCharles Haynes\, Ed.D.\, CCC-SLP\, is a Professor Emeritus for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at MGH Institute of Health Professions. Dr. Haynes designed and taught courses in spoken and written language disorders for the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program and the Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) program for Reading Specialists. He continues to conduct research\, mentors thesis students\, and is a popular invited lecturer in CSD Department courses. \nIn October of 2024\, Dr. Haynes received the prestigious Legacy Award\, the International Dyslexia Association’s highest accolade for his commitment to advancing dyslexia awareness and support worldwide\, fostering collaboration and innovation across international boundaries. In June 2013\, Dr. Haynes was inducted into the International Academy of Researchers in Learning Disabilities\, and in 2012 received the Nancy T. Watts Award for Excellence in Teaching—the highest prize given to a faculty member at the MGH Institute. He was inducted into the International Dyslexia Association’s Hall of Honor in 2009 and received IDA’s Margaret Rawson Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014. \nDr. Haynes served as a teacher\, Research Coordinator\, and Director of Speech-Language Services at the Landmark School from 1979-1991\, where he and colleagues developed one of the nation’s first language-based curricula for children with dyslexia and expressive language impairments. He has chaired or co-chaired several international conferences for the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and currently serves as Senior Advisor on the Global Partners Committee of IDA’s Board of Directors. He serves as an invited reviewer for many national and international reading and speech-language journals. \n \n \nAbout the Moderator \nPam Austin\, Director of Instructional Technology for Voyager Sopris Learning\, has over 35 years of experience as an educator. She has worked as a Professional Learning Facilitator Manager with over 17 years of experience in training and supporting districts in various literacy and numeracy interventions for Voyager Sopris Learning in addition to delivering LETRS professional development sessions. She has also shared her love of proven VSL solutions as a Product Marketing Manager when she began her role as an EDVIEW360 podcast host in 2019 and continues to this day. Her goal is to aid teachers in changing the lives of students so that they not only become proficient and successful learners\, but also\, individuals confident in pursuing personal and professional life goals. She previously held the role of Literacy Specialist at the Center for Development and Learning (CDL) now the Center for Literacy and Learning. As an educator in the New Orleans Public Schools for 14 years\, she served as an elementary teacher\, a reading interventionist\, a school-based reading coach\, and a central office field literacy facilitator. These varying roles allowed her to gain a myriad of experiences that has enhanced her ability to work in collaboration with other educators\, schools\, and districts for impactful professional learning. Pam’s first steps into a lifelong career as an educator began as a fourth-grade teacher in a small school in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. And the journey continues… \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nVoyager Sopris Learning® is the specialist in reading\, writing\, and math intervention. Fully focused on intervention\, we have established four decades of results that demonstrate the efficacy of our solutions. Providing a holistic offering of reading\, writing\, and math interventions and assessments\, our solutions help educators create strong\, sustainable foundations to ensure academic success for all students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20250205/ CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250205-teach2read-event-v2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T160000 DTSTAMP:20250205T221632Z CREATED:20250107T155458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T221632Z UID:8033408-1738767600-1738771200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Raise Reading Skills Series: Standards-Driven Reading Instruction in the Secondary Classroom (Part 2) DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ashley Avila\, Educator\, Author\, and Implementation Specialist\, Solution Tree \nSponsored by Solution Tree \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis recorded edWebinar focuses on a standards-based approach to reading instruction that allows for flexibility and variety in materials. The discussion centers around how educators can utilize existing materials as well as AI technology to build standards-aligned resources and assessments. \nViewers learn: \n\nThe importance of choosing and articulating standards of focus to ensure rigorous instruction\nProcesses for evaluating existing materials and creating new ones that are standards aligned\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers. \nView part one: Raise Reading Skills Series: Streamlining Your Small Group Reading Instruction\nView part three: Raise Reading Skills Series: Using Mentor Texts to Develop Reading Skills \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAshley Avila is an Implementation Specialist for Marzano Academies\, a current Associate for Marzano Resources\, and co-author of Teaching in a Competency-Based Secondary School: The Marzano Academies Model. Ashley has led various school-level professional development sessions\, presenting on relevant standards and competency-based topics and helping lead the efforts toward utilizing proficiency scales at the school or district level. \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 \nSince 1998\, Solution Tree has worked to empower educators. We share your vision to transform education to ensure learning for all\, and we can help you make this vision a reality. No other professional learning company provides our unique blend of research-based\, results-driven services that improve learning outcomes for students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20250205/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Literacy,Reading Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250205-literacyhero-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T140000 DTSTAMP:20250210T151323Z CREATED:20250107T051920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T151323Z UID:8029112-1738846800-1738850400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Using Writing as a Tool for Improving Reading and Learning DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Michael Hebert\, Professor and Associate Dean of Teacher Education in the School of Education\, University of California\, Irvine\, and Director of the UCI Writing Project\nModerated by Pam Austin\, Director of Instructional Technology\, Voyager Sopris Learning \nSponsored by Voyager Sopris Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin us for the third edWebinar in The Science of Writing Lunch and Learn Week and learn the strategies for writing instruction that will help teachers understand how writing can be used to support reading and learning. Dr. Michael Hebert incorporates hands-on activities that help viewers understand how and why writing supports reading and learning. Principles and strategies are centered around three recommendations grounded in research: \n\nHave students write about text to improve reading comprehension\nTeach writing skills to improve reading skills\nHave students write more (and more often)\n\nAs a former teacher and reading specialist\, Dr. Hebert provides practical strategies that teachers can use immediately\, and across different levels of schooling (i.e.\, elementary\, middle\, and high school). He also shares strategies for using writing as a learning tool for both narrative and informational text (including support for learning in science\, mathematics\, and social studies). The presentation also includes considerations for supporting students with or at risk for disabilities in the use of writing-to-read and writing-to-learn strategies within a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support framework. Viewers learn: \n\nTheoretical and practical reasons for how and why writing supports reading and learning (with practical examples)\nSpecific writing activities and instructional approaches for writing that can be used to facilitate reading and learning\nHow to flexibly use these writing activities to support learners with different needs and abilities\, including students with and at risk for disabilities\nHow these approaches fit with content from the prior two edWebinars in this series\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Voyager Sopris Learning’s Science of Writing Week. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Michael Hebert is a Professor and Associate Dean of Teacher Education in the School of Education at the University of California\, Irvine and the Director of the UCI Writing Project. His primary research interests include writing instruction\, writing assessment\, the development of writing interventions\, the impacts of writing on reading\, reading\, special education\, and teacher professional development. He is particularly interested in research on reading and writing for students\, especially those with and at risk for disabilities. He is the co-author of two influential Carnegie Corporation reports\, Writing to Read and Informing Writing. He is also the co-editor of the third edition of Best Practices in Writing Instruction. \nDr. Hebert has received more than $13 million in grant funding\, including a 2022 Pandemic Recovery grant from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) to test the effectiveness of the Workshops on Reading Development (WORDS) project\, a professional development intervention to enhance reading achievement for students in grades K-3. He is also the Primary Investigator on an IES-funded meta-analysis to identify effective practices for improving college-level writing\, as well as Primary Investigator for Project VIEW (Visual Impairments Education in Writing)\, an exploratory project supported by the Institute of Education Sciences. He also received one of the first Early Career and Mentoring Program awards from the National Center for Special Education Research in 2013. He currently serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Educational Psychology. \nDr. Hebert received his M.Ed. in language and literacy from Harvard University and his Ph.D. in special education from Vanderbilt University. He was previously a classroom teacher and reading specialist in schools in New Hampshire\, Massachusetts\, California\, and the Navajo Nation. \n \n \nAbout the Moderator \nPam Austin\, Director of Instructional Technology for Voyager Sopris Learning\, has over 35 years of experience as an educator. She has worked as a Professional Learning Facilitator Manager with over 17 years of experience in training and supporting districts in various literacy and numeracy interventions for Voyager Sopris Learning in addition to delivering LETRS professional development sessions. She has also shared her love of proven VSL solutions as a Product Marketing Manager when she began her role as an EDVIEW360 podcast host in 2019 and continues to this day. Her goal is to aid teachers in changing the lives of students so that they not only become proficient and successful learners\, but also\, individuals confident in pursuing personal and professional life goals. She previously held the role of Literacy Specialist at the Center for Development and Learning (CDL) now the Center for Literacy and Learning. As an educator in the New Orleans Public Schools for 14 years\, she served as an elementary teacher\, a reading interventionist\, a school-based reading coach\, and a central office field literacy facilitator. These varying roles allowed her to gain a myriad of experiences that has enhanced her ability to work in collaboration with other educators\, schools\, and districts for impactful professional learning. Pam’s first steps into a lifelong career as an educator began as a fourth-grade teacher in a small school in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. And the journey continues… \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nVoyager Sopris Learning® is the specialist in reading\, writing\, and math intervention. Fully focused on intervention\, we have established four decades of results that demonstrate the efficacy of our solutions. Providing a holistic offering of reading\, writing\, and math interventions and assessments\, our solutions help educators create strong\, sustainable foundations to ensure academic success for all students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20250206/ CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,MTSS,Reading Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250206-teach2read-event-v2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T150000 DTSTAMP:20250206T200413Z CREATED:20250113T190020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T200413Z UID:8096981-1738850400-1738854000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Supporting Newcomers: Building Bridges Between Classroom and Home DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jeannette Long\, Academic Officer\, Teacher Created Materials; and Jen Jump\, Senior Academic Officer\, Teacher Created Materials\nModerated by Heather Brooke\, Vice President of Professional Learning\, 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. \nReady to make a difference for your newcomer students? View this fun and interactive session\, packed with practical tips and engaging strategies to help you create a warm and inclusive classroom environment. Come prepared to learn\, and leave with fresh\, actionable ideas that will help your newcomers—and their families—thrive! \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, you will: \n\nLearn how to connect with newcomers\, support their language growth\, and celebrate unique backgrounds\nDiscover easy-to-implement ideas for scaffolding instruction\, fostering a sense of belonging\, and engaging families to support student success\nExplore ways to build positive relationships with parents\, involve families in the learning process\, and create a community that extends beyond the classroom\n\nThis edWebinar provides K-12 teachers with classroom-ready strategies to support newcomer students\, equip curriculum coordinators with practical approaches to enhance instructional frameworks\, and offer administrators actionable insights for fostering schoolwide engagement and family involvement. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Jeannette Long is an Academic Officer at Teacher Created Materials\, bringing over 25 years of experience as a teacher\, school administrator\, and district leader. Previously the Coordinator for the Multicultural Education Department in Osceola County\, Florida\, she developed innovative projects for multilingual learners\, delivered ESL-focused professional learning\, and coached teachers using data-driven strategies. An English language learner herself\, Dr. Long draws from her diverse experience across elementary to post-secondary education to promote equity and inclusion. Her dedication to student success has earned her recognition as Teacher of the Year and Minority Teacher of the Year. \n \nJen Jump is a Senior Academic Officer at Teacher Created Materials\, where she provides professional development and training on curriculum materials and professional resources. With over 20 years of experience\, Jen is a passionate educator dedicated to improving student achievement. Before joining TCM\, she supported curriculum and professional development for Washington\, D.C.’s fast-growing urban school district. She led the creation of content-rich text set curricula for K-5 ELA and facilitated professional learning through group training and one-on-one coaching. Her work empowered educators to enhance literacy instruction and elevate student success. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nHeather Brooke is the VP of Professional Learning at Teacher Created Materials\, where she oversees a team that delivers high-quality professional learning workshops for educators nationwide. \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. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/building-educator-capacity20250206/ CATEGORIES:Culture of Belonging,Family and Community Engagement,School Culture/Climate,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250206-building-educator-capacity-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T170000 DTSTAMP:20250210T152446Z CREATED:20250115T174938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T152446Z UID:8132661-1738857600-1738861200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Family Engagement to Support Reading Success: Evidence-Based Strategies at Work DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kelly Moran\, Ed.D.\, Director of Instructional Programs\, Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve; LaTrice Carter\, Regional Outreach Director\, Kids Read Now; and Kristen Walter\, Ed.D.\, Chief Executive Officer\, Kids Read Now \nSponsored by Kids Read Now \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nSchools and districts are a powerful resource for fostering at-home reading experiences that can support student reading gains outside the school day. Working with families to become collaborators\, hear how one district leverages home reading to empower students and caregivers to read together. When we remove access barriers and place high-quality learning materials directly in the home\, we make developing a habit of reading more likely. \nHear how one district used book choice and engaging discussion prompts to create reading momentum for consistent home practice and sustained learning gains. View this edWebinar to gain: \n\nReady-to-use family and teacher activity packs to support home reading\nText-based discussion prompts and activities that are adaptable to most school and classroom libraries\nEvidence-based strategies that are grounded in giving students book choices (paired with educator guidance)\, text-specific prompts\, and a driving momentum for home reading habits\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, family engagement coordinators\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Kelly Moran is the Director of Instructional Programs of the Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve. Dr. Moran has experiences as a classroom teacher\, literacy coach\, assistant principal\, building principal\, director of curriculum\, and federal programs coordinator. Her work focuses on curriculum development and revision\, overseeing professional development\, federal grants management\, data analysis\, PLC facilitation\, and leading literacy initiatives. Earning a doctoral degree from Youngstown State University\, Dr. Moran devoted time researching teachers and administrators studying teacher empowerment and personal development. \nDr. Moran has been selected to present at numerous state and national professional conferences including the Ohio Educational Technology (eTech) Conference\, Ohio Association of Administrators of State and Federal Programs (OAASFEP) Conference\, Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Conference\, and the Northwest Evaluation Association Measures of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP) Conference. She led the Chardon Local School District in receiving a $1\,050\,000.00 grant to support elementary literacy initiatives. Her work in early literacy and professional development has been featured on Amplify’s Science of Reading: The Podcast\, the Kids Read Now blog\, and in the International Literacy Association’s publication Literacy Today. She was the recipient of John Carroll University’s Distinguished Educator Award in 2024. \n \nLaTrice Carter\, Regional Outreach Director for Kids Read Now\, is an experienced educator and thought leader with a demonstrated history of success in the field of education management. For the last 12 years\, LaTrice’s career path has been in educational sales. This role has allowed her the opportunity to work extensively with community partners\, schools\, and other leaders in a comprehensive manner across multiple departments by creating professional development opportunities\, curriculum development\, and proposals for school districts. LaTrice has also facilitated courses and taught on the PreK-12 to higher education levels. LaTrice is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in communications. She has advanced her studies with a master’s degree in educational leadership and management and a master’s degree in early childhood education. LaTrice has completed all coursework for her doctoral degree in educational leadership curriculum and instruction. \n \nDr. Kristen Walter\, CEO\, Kids Read Now\, has worked in education for the last 20 years. Before joining the Kids Read Now team\, she was the Director of US Programs for Worldreader and led the launch of their BookSmart application for family reading in the US. Her previous positions include Director of Education for Reading In Motion\, Teaching and Learning Manager for Crayola\, and classroom educator. She can be heard on various podcasts and presentations\, advocating for best practices in access to bilingual materials\, family literacy development\, and play-based learning. \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\nGet the Breakthrough You Need to Close PK-5 Reading Gaps! Kids who read more outside of school progress faster\, so give your literacy curriculum the boost it needs to build and keep reading proficiencies growing. An ESSA Tier II evidence-based intervention\, our mission is to help educators eliminate reading gaps in grades PK-5. You teach them how to read; we keep them reading outside of school time— particularly over the summer months. Kids Read Now partners with schools to mail award-winning culturally diverse\, self-selected books directly to student homes\, sending weekly parent engagement tips via text or email\, and including text-dependent reading comprehension activities on every inside cover. A 2022 Library of Congress Literacy Award winner for successful practices\, Kids Read Now has proven with multiple independent studies that students enrolled in their summer reading program “attained the equivalent of over 3 months of learning\, or approximately one-third of the learning taking place over the school year.” URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20250206/ CATEGORIES:Family and Community Engagement,Literacy,Reading Skills,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250206-literacyhero-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T140000 DTSTAMP:20250221T170313Z CREATED:20250122T193153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T170313Z UID:8204073-1739192400-1739196000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Leveraging Summer School to Improve Tier 1 Instruction: Job-Embedded Teacher Growth DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kate Mehok\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Crescent City Schools (LA); Gwendolyn Jones\, Director of Curriculum & Instruction\, Crescent City Schools (LA); Nancy Livingston\, CEO\, The National Summer School Initiative; and Keri Hubbard\, Chief of Programs\, The National Summer School Initiative \nSponsored by The National Summer School Initiative (NSSI) \n\nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs many districts face decreasing professional learning time\, summer school presents an untapped opportunity for teacher growth. In this edLeader Panel\, moderator Keri Hubbard\, Chief of Programs at the National Summer School Initiative (NSSI)\, along with panelists Kate Mehok\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Crescent City Schools\, Gwendolyn Jones\, Director of Curriculum & Instruction\, Crescent City Schools\, and Nancy Livingston\, CEO of NSSI\, discuss how districts and CMOs are leveraging summer to develop teacher skills on focused instructional practices. You learn what these leaders prioritized to support teacher growth and the outcomes of their investments. Core ideas include: \n\nLess is more — Set clear instructional focus areas for all summer school teachers\nCoherence — Make sure the focus areas are on enduring skills teachers can take with them into the school year to improve their Tier 1 instruction\nMake it easy for teachers to say yes to summer — Provide curriculum and supportive PL structures allowing teachers to focus on the targeted skill\n\nYou leave this session with best practices that you can replicate in your context. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to elementary and middle school district and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKate Mehok is the Co-Founder and CEO of Crescent City Schools. A graduate of Haverford College\, Kate began her career in Baltimore\, teaching math and science to 7th and 8th graders – later serving as the Dean of Faculty for the Summerbridge program at the Isidore Newman School. Kate earned her EdM in Educational Leadership from Columbia University Teachers College\, receiving a Principal’s and Superintendent’s License. In 2003\, Kate served as the founding Assistant Principal at KIPP STAR in Harlem before moving back to New Orleans to coach principals through New Schools for New Orleans. \nIn 2010 Kate co-founded the Crescent City Schools (CCS) charter network to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. CCS operates three PreK-8th grade schools serving 2\,500 students. As CEO\, Kate brings leadership\, vision\, and a commitment to supporting the growth of all students. \n \nGwendolyn Jones is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for grades 6-8 at Harriet Tubman Charter School\, within the Crescent City Schools network. Gwendolyn received a BA in Criminal Justice from Southern University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Xavier University. Feeling inspired to foster change in the lives of New Orleans youth\, Gwendolyn began her career in education at Harriet Tubman Charter School as a special education paraprofessional in the fall of 2014. In 2015\, she moved to 7th and 8th grade social studies. In 2016-2017\, her students outperformed the district with 54% of Gwendolyn’s students scoring Basic and above and 29% scoring Mastery on the 8th grade LEAP test. Gwendolyn became the ELA Instructional Dean in 2021 after four years of teaching middle school ELA. Most recently\, she’s served as the grades 6-8 DCI since 2023. \n \nNancy Livingston is the CEO of NSSI. She has over two decades of experience in driving academic excellence and talent development in K–12 schools. As the former Chief of Schools for KIPP Nashville\, she oversaw the expansion of the network from five to seven schools while building the core infrastructure to support teaching and learning. At KIPP NYC\, Nancy led a significant realignment of curriculum\, assessment\, and professional development strategies\, resulting in substantial gains in student performance. Her career also includes leadership roles at Achievement First and KIPP Foundation\, where she focused on scaling talent programs and academic systems. She was a founding teacher of KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy in Denver\, CO and a TFA Corps Member in New Orleans. Nancy holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and cum laude from Davidson College. \n \nKeri Hubbard is NSSI’s Chief of Programs. After teaching high school math in Charlotte\, North Carolina as a Teach For America corps member\, Keri joined the Achievement First charter school network. Teaching seventh-grade math and eighth-grade algebra at the network in Brooklyn\, she led her students for two consecutive years to 100 percent proficiency on the New York State exam\, with 97 percent of eighth graders passing the Algebra Regents exam. Later\, she joined KIPP in Austin\, teaching sixth-grade reading\, and rose to become Assistant Principal and Director of Curriculum and Professional Development. Keri was formerly the Director of Math at NSSI\, where she supported an incredible team of teachers\, PD leads\, and curriculum developers tasked with providing rigorous math instruction to students across the country. Keri holds a B.A. in economics and sociology from Duke University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin Professional Learning & Practice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to future edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nNSSI is a nonprofit that accelerates learning and deepens teacher practice through joyful\, academically rigorous summer programs. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/pd20250210/ CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250210-dp-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T160000 DTSTAMP:20250210T210158Z CREATED:20250115T185409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T210158Z UID:8134668-1739199600-1739203200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Small Movements\, Big Impact: Fine Motor Strategies for Teachers DESCRIPTION:Presented by Roxanne Thompson\, OTR\, National Presenter and Content Specialist\, Learning Without Tears; and Paula Heinricher\, OTR/L\, National Presenter and Content Specialist\, Learning Without Tears \nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nFine motor skills are essential for performing precise hand movements needed for daily activities and academic tasks\, such as grip and writing. These foundational skills play a critical role in a child’s overall development and academic success. This edWebinar is designed to empower educators with a comprehensive understanding of fine motor developmental milestones and provide practical\, effective strategies and engaging activities to support and enhance fine motor skill development and writing readiness to prepare children for school and beyond. \nLearning outcomes include: \n\nReview key developmental milestones that contribute to writing readiness in young children\nLearn practical strategies to enhance fine motor skills:\n\nGross Motor Before Fine Motor: Understand how foundational gross motor skills support fine motor development\nBuild and Learn: Leverage play-based activities to strengthen hand muscles while learning letters\nTeach Grip: Learn effective techniques for teaching children correct grip\nScribble\, Color\, Trace\, and Write: Incorporate engaging activities that gradually develop pre-writing and writing skills\n\n\nUnderstand how to partner effectively with families to reinforce fine motor skill development through everyday activities at home\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-3 teachers and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRoxanne Thompson received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 1998. She has practiced OT in public schools\, early intervention\, and currently a private pediatric outpatient clinic. She also provides handwriting tutoring services to children in preschool through middle school. Roxanne is a National Presenter and Content Specialist for Learning Without Tears. She completed her Level 1 certification in March 2007 and has been presenting for Learning Without Tears since 2009. Roxanne lives in Frisco with her husband and two children.  \n \nPaula Heinricher received her Master of Occupational Therapy from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh\, PA\, and is certified in sensory integration therapy. As an OT\, she has worked in schools (PreK through middle-school levels)\, early intervention\, and outpatient settings. She has extensive experience using the Learning Without Tears curricula with children of all ability levels. Paula began working for Learning Without Tears in 2005 and is currently a National Presenter and Content Support Specialist. She also tutors children who have fine motor\, sensory motor\, and handwriting concerns. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Foundational Literacy Skills community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Without Tears’ mission in today’s changing learning landscape is to ensure that the path to student success remains simple and fun. We provide child-friendly\, hands-on\, innovative instruction for early learning\, handwriting\, keyboarding\, and writing strategies\, and our programs reach more than 31 million students in Pre-K through fifth grade. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lwt20250210/ CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,Literacy,PreK-K Programs,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250210-lwt-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T180000 DTSTAMP:20250306T224754Z CREATED:20250108T174724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T224754Z UID:8049058-1739206800-1739210400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Data Privacy: A Critical Multi-Stakeholder School District Priority DESCRIPTION:Presented by Stephen Harrell\, Superintendent\, Deer Park Independent School District (TX); Dr. Aaron Spence\, Superintendent\, Loudoun County Public Schools (VA); and Linnette Attai\, Project Director\, Student Data Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) \nThis edLeader Panel series is presented by CoSN and AASA.\nSponsored by ClassLink \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. This program may qualify for CoSN CETL® Recertification. \nData privacy is a consistently high priority in any school district setting\, with implications across all facets of school operations. Navigating the ever-changing world of data privacy requires effective processes around school governance\, communications\, and many other school functions. In this recorded edLeader Panel\, three superintendents—whose districts have all earned the CoSN Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal—share how they work with their leadership teams to implement data privacy practices in their districts. The focus of the superintendents’ conversation is the effective strategies their districts use regarding the following five critical guidelines for ensuring data privacy in the use of technology within their school districts: \n\nStay current and compliant with federal and state laws\nAddress community and stakeholder expectations early and often\nKeep instructional impacts in the picture\nResponsive\, responsible data privacy administration and management to mitigate risk\nTraining\, training\, training\n\nLinnette Attai\, CoSN Student Data Privacy Project Director\, joins this edLeader Panel to share current processes and supports that enable school districts to earn the TLE. Access to a number of free resources\, including the CoSN Student Data Privacy Toolkit and the TLE Self-Assessment is provided. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of particular value to superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring school leaders. \nView all of the recent EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDeer Park Independent School District’s superintendent\, Mr. Stephen Harrell\, is a lifetime educator with over 35 years of experience in the field of education. During the first ten years of his education career\, Mr. Harrell was a science teacher and a coach. Following his time as a teacher and coach\, Mr. Harrell worked as an assistant principal and principal. He has served as a central office administrator for eleven years\, including the last four years as Superintendent of Schools in Deer Park ISD in Texas. Mr. Harrell is also a proud 1985 graduate of Deer Park ISD. \n \nA passionate\, visionary leader in public education for nearly three decades\, Dr. Aaron Spence is committed to ensuring all students have access to rigorous coursework\, innovative learning opportunities\, and resources they need to prepare them for success. He’s been credited with creating and fostering a work and school division culture where differences are celebrated and student and staff voices are valued. Dr. Spence serves as Superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools\, Virginia\, where he is responsible for the instructional leadership and administrative operation of 98 schools and centers that serve nearly 83\,000 students. Prior to that\, he served as Superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools\, where he was named 2018 State Superintendent of the Year. He has been a superintendent in North Carolina and held various roles in the central office and as a school principal in Texas and Virginia. Dr. Spence began his career in 1994 as a French and photojournalism teacher. \n \nLinnette Attai is Project Director for CoSN’s Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program. As founder of the global privacy consulting firm PlayWell\, LLC\, Linnette delivers strategic advice and training\, policy development\, and technology assessments\, and builds cultures of compliance across a wide range of organizations. She also serves as virtual chief privacy officer and GDPR data protection officer to select clients. Linnette is a recognized expert in the youth and education sectors and speaks nationally on data privacy matters. She is a TEDx speaker and author of the books Student Data Privacy: Building a School Compliance Program\, Protecting Student Data Privacy: Classroom Fundamentals\, and Student Data Privacy: Managing Vendor Relationships. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for the CoSN EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, created in partnership with AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD\, near Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years\, Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 educators serving 50\,000 students. She was co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee\, which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. \nToday\, Ann leads her own consulting firm\, Ann McMullan\, Education Leadership Consultant. She is a public speaker\, writer\, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board and is a founding member of ERDI’s Ed Leadership Council. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \n\n CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n\n \nClassLink is a global education provider of identity and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards\, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on\, streamline class rostering\, automate account provisioning\, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 19 million students and staff in over 2\,500 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20250210/ CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,EmpowerED Superintendent Series,Leadership/Administration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250210-supers-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T150000 DTSTAMP:20251001T213005Z CREATED:20250119T025144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T213005Z UID:8171955-1739282400-1739286000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Multilingual Instructional Practices to Promote Access for All Readers DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Margarita Calderón\, Professor Emerita\, Johns Hopkins University; and Amanda Dobbins\, Vice President of Professional Learning Services\, Scholastic \nSponsored by Scholastic Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nLanguage development and vocabulary are key components of knowledge building and reading comprehension\, but what instructional strategies ensure rich content is accessible to multilingual learners? \nView a conversation between multilingual learning expert Dr. Margarita Calderón of Johns Hopkins University and Amanda Dobbins\, Vice President of Professional Learning Services at Scholastic\, about best practices for supporting multilingual learners. You’ll learn how to build comprehension\, boost vocabulary\, and strengthen foundational reading skills. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMargarita Calderón\, Ph.D. is Professor Emerita and Senior Research Scientist at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education. Dr. Calderón’s work in vocabulary\, content knowledge\, and reading comprehension strategies serves as the basis for multilingual learner instruction in the Scholastic Knowledge Library. \n \nVice President of Professional Learning Services Amanda Dobbins leads Scholastic’s talented team of facilitators and coaches. Amanda has extensive experience in education technology and\, for the past 15 years\, has focused on learning design\, management\, and strategy for professional services organizations. Amanda’s favorite part of working at Scholastic and with their partners is generating innovations to address the challenges facing educators\, students\, and families. Amanda pursued studies in TESOL at San Francisco State and Boston University and is an advocate for multilingual learners and newcomers to the U.S. She was born in Tanzania and is currently studying Spanish and Swahili with varying success. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Helping ELL\, ESL\, and Bilingual Students Succeed community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nScholastic Education 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/ell20250211/ CATEGORIES:ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Literacy,Reading Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250211-ell-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T150000 DTSTAMP:20250226T184627Z CREATED:20250116T135135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T184627Z UID:8141294-1739368800-1739372400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Leadership Strategies for Reducing Math Anxiety: Active Solutions That Work DESCRIPTION:Presented by Elizabeth Moreland\, Instructional Coach\, Adair-Casey Elementary\, Adair-Casey & Guthrie Center School District; Dr. Molly M. Jameson\, Professor of Psychological Sciences and Director of the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning at the University of Northern Colorado; and James Sanders\, Product Marketing Manager\, Unruly Studios \nSponsored by Unruly Math \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nMath anxiety often hinders student engagement\, confidence\, and achievement. In this recorded edLeader Panel\, discover proven leadership strategies that reduce math anxiety and foster deeper learning through active\, innovative solutions. From decreasing screen time to incorporating movement-based instruction\, learn practical methods to reshape how your school or district approaches math teaching. \nView this recorded edLeader Panel to explore how: \n\nMovement and kinesthetic activities energize math lessons and build student confidence\nCollaborative\, hands-on learning supports a positive growth mindset\nBalancing curriculum demands with active approaches leads to more inclusive classrooms\nLeadership support can fuel teacher buy-in\, empower educators\, and elevate student outcomes\n\nSee firsthand how these strategies bring math to life and help every learner thrive. As a special bonus\, get a demonstration of Unruly Math—an innovative platform designed to transform traditional math instruction into engaging\, movement-driven learning experiences. Equip your team to lead this transformation and watch math anxiety give way to excitement and success. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nElizabeth Moreland is the instructional coach at Adair-Casey Elementary and Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center Junior High in Iowa. Elizabeth is in her 13th year of education. She got her teaching degree from Buena Vista University with endorsements in special education\, reading\, and computer science. Her masters in educational leadership came from Northwest Missouri State University. Elizabeth has helped lead the implementation of Unruly Splats in her district. Outside of school you can find her chasing three children around and attending the many events they are involved in. On the rare occasion she gets a moment of quiet time\, you’ll find her hiking or in a kayak. \n \nDr. Molly M. Jameson is a Professor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado and the Director of UNC’s Center for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning. Her research focuses on math anxiety\, including developing the first scale to assess it in primary-grade students\, now used internationally. Dr. Jameson earned her Ph.D. in educational psychology from Ball State University and joined UNC in 2015. She teaches courses on learning\, assessment\, and psychology\, emphasizing positive emotion and relevance in education. An award-winning educator and researcher\, she is active in multiple professional organizations and editorial boards\, regularly supporting educators and parents in improving math confidence and performance among students. \n \nJames Sanders is the Product Marketing Manager at Unruly Studios\, where he champions the transformative potential of Unruly Math and Unruly Code for K-12 education. With over 15 years of experience in the field\, James has helped introduce tools like Chromebooks\, YouTube for Education\, and Breakout EDU to schools. His efforts focus on empowering educators with innovative strategies to enhance learning and engagement in the classroom. His background in integrating technology into education is complemented by his background as the founder and CEO of Breakout EDU\, a Presidential Innovation Fellow at the White House\, and an Innovation Manager for KIPP Schools. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Math Proficiency community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nUnruly Studios makes STEM learning active\, fun\, and accessible for every student. Their flagship products\, Unruly Splats and Unruly Math\, merge coding\, math\, and physical play to spark engagement and collaboration in any classroom. Through interactive\, movement-based activities\, Unruly Studios empowers learners to build critical STEM skills while having a blast—fostering confidence\, creativity\, and a lifelong love of discovery. Connect with Unruly Studios today to see how you can transform your classroom and watch your students thrive! URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mathskills20250212/ CATEGORIES:Growth Mindset and Culture,Leadership/Administration,Mathematics,Student Achievement,Student Engagement and Motivation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250212-mathskills-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000 DTSTAMP:20250214T175228Z CREATED:20250119T150502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T175228Z UID:8173161-1739372400-1739376000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Sustaining K-12 DEI Initiatives in a Changing Landscape: Tips\, Tools\, and Strategies DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Keisha Harris\, Principal\, Central School (NJ)\, and Affirmative Action and DEI Officer; Dr. Lori Rhodes\, Associate Superintendent for High Schools\, Stamford Public Schools (CT); and Dr. Erica Silva\, School Improvement Specialist\, Quality Schools and Districts Team\, WestEd\, and Adjunct Assistant Professor\, USC Rossier School of Education\nModerated by Keline Adams\, Director\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\, Penguin Random House \nSponsored by Penguin Random House Education \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features.  \nDiversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) helps create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment where all students feel seen\, valued\, and empowered to succeed\, regardless of their background\, race\, gender\, or ability. With present and emerging threats to enacting DEI practices in K-12 education\, we will engage in a thoughtful discussion on sustaining DEI initiatives in your community. \nJoin us for a transformative edWebinar designed to equip you with practical tools for enhancing DEI in your classroom and school community within current challenges to the education landscape. During this edWebinar\, we: \n\nProvide insights into addressing biases and fostering equity in teaching approaches\nShare best practices to bolster educator confidence in teaching unfamiliar books and materials\nOffer ways to engage in culturally respectful communication with parents and families\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, chief diversity officers\, district leaders\, and family engagement staff. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Keisha Harris is the Principal of Central School in New Jersey\, which currently houses Preschool to Grade 2. She has served in the Glen Ridge Public Schools for over 20 years. In addition\, she has worked as an administrator for every grade level in the district and currently serves as the Affirmative Action and DEI Officer for the school district. \n \nDr. Lori Rhodes currently serves as the Associate Superintendent for High Schools in Stamford Public Schools in Connecticut. She oversees the district’s two large comprehensive high schools\, the magnet school\, and the alternative program. She is currently working to expand secondary programming by increasing pathway and academy offerings in order to better meet students’ needs and increase authentic engagement. Dr. Rhodes has worked in education for almost 30 years\, serving as a bilingual Spanish elementary teacher\, a secondary school history teacher\, an administrator\, and a professor of educational leadership. Dr. Rhodes recently co-authored a book entitled Equitable School Scheduling\, published by Corwin Press. \n \nDr. Erica Silva serves as a School Improvement Specialist on the Quality Schools and Districts Team at WestEd\, a national\, nonpartisan research\, development\, and service agency focused on expanding educational equity. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the USC Rossier School of Education where she teaches courses for pre-service teachers on instructional technology and educational equity in the Master of Arts in Teaching program. Prior to joining WestEd\, Dr. Silva was the Associate Director of K-12 Programs at the USC Race & Equity Center where she coordinated and led professional development with schools and districts across the country to advance racial equity within their organizations. Dr. Silva is also a former elementary and middle school teacher and instructional coach. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nKeline Adams is the Director of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion at Penguin Random House and brings over two decades of experience as a social justice advocate\, educator\, and artist. Before joining the DEI Team at PRH\, Keline worked with Pregnancy Justice for four years to shape programming\, DEIB priorities\, and facilitate endeavors on a national scale. From 2019 through 2021\, she served as Interim Managing Director for DNAWORKS\, an arts-based wellness organization\, working with leadership on their five-year strategic plan to expand impact within the local community. Keline holds a master’s degree in applied theater from CUNY School of Professional Studies where she co-teaches graduate level course intensives centered on anti-racism\, anti-oppression\, and DEIB in the workplace. She is the co-creator of Voice Be Heard!\, a creative arts initiative that empowers Black women writers to connect and share their work through digital and in-person events. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt Penguin Random House Education we believe that all children can learn to read. Access to books is the key to learning to read\, to read proficiently\, and with joy. It is our mission to foster a universal passion for reading by partnering with the greatest authors to create stories and communicate ideas that inform\, entertain\, and inspire students everywhere. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/dei20250212/ CATEGORIES:Culturally Responsive Teaching,Equity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250212-dei-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T170000 DTSTAMP:20250212T215217Z CREATED:20250123T000228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T215217Z UID:8208658-1739376000-1739379600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Summer Engagement for Continuous Learning DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Joyce Jamerson\, National Director of Academic Planning and Solution Development\, Scholastic; and Dr. Kelli Cedo\, Senior Director of Early Learning and Title I\, Norfolk Public Schools (VA) \nSponsored by Scholastic Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs educators\, we know that summer break can be a critical period for student learning. Without engaging activities\, students can experience learning loss\, which can have long-term effects on their academic success. \nIn this session\, we explore the importance of summer engagement for continuous learning and discuss practical strategies to help students meet their reading and learning goals. We explore leading industry research\, discuss various challenges districts often faced in summer learning\, and share strategies to address equity and prepare students for the upcoming school year. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and those in summer school roles\, reading intervention roles\, and dropout prevention roles. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Joyce Jamerson is a servant leader who has spent nearly three decades harnessing the transformative power of literacy to educate\, empower\, and inspire individuals. As an award-winning instructional leader\, she has spearheaded initiatives driving student achievement and educational excellence. Dr. Jamerson has developed instructional leadership capacity\, enhanced teaching and learning efficacy\, and fostered engagement among family and community partners. As National Director of Academic Planning and Solution Development for Scholastic\, Dr. Jamerson serves as an invested thought partner sharing the joy\, knowledge\, and insight gained from her diverse career experiences—coming to the planning table to listen\, ideate\, hypothesize\, craft strategic plans that bring life to the vision of educational leaders\, and celebrate successful outcomes. She is a dream catcher and dream maker\, living her blessed life with purpose\, joy\, and a commitment to leveraging education to make a difference in the lives of others. \n \nDr. Kelli Cedo is the Senior Director of Early Learning and Title I at Norfolk Public Schools. She previously served as the Pre-K-12 ELA Curriculum Lead and Principal at Forrest Elementary in Hampton City Schools. Dr. Cedo’s career also includes roles as Title I coordinator\, assistant principal\, literacy coach\, and Family Engagement Liaison at VBCPS. She is an Adjunct Professor at Old Dominion University and has served on the boards of the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals and the National Association of Federal Program Directors. Dr. Cedo has presented at national conferences and authored articles on equity and literacy\, particularly focusing on year-round learning and outside-of-school time. She supports educators in ensuring all students have access to quality resources and programs. Dr. Cedo holds a master’s in elementary education and an Ed.S. and Ph.D. in educational leadership/supervision from Old Dominion University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Community and Family Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nScholastic Education 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/engagement20250212/ CATEGORIES:Learning Loss/Acceleration,Literacy,Reading Skills,Student Engagement and Motivation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250212-engagement-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T130000 DTSTAMP:20251001T212210Z CREATED:20250211T090633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T212210Z UID:8395397-1739880000-1739883600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Impact of Immigration Policy on Schools DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Adam Clark\, Superintendent\, Mt. Diablo Unified School District (CA); Dr. Darneika Watson\, Superintendent\, Glendale Unified School District (CA); and Dr. Antonio Shelton\, Superintendent\, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (CA) \nHosted by CAAASA\, The California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nAcross the country\, school leaders are facing many challenges and questions as they provide support for students\, families\, and educators impacted by the new immigration and deportation policies. What to do if immigration agents arrive at the school? How do they convince parents to continue to send their children to school when they are afraid to be separated? \nView this recorded edLeader Panel discussion with three California superintendents who are dealing with these issues in their districts: Dr. Adam Clark from Mt. Diablo\, Dr. Darneika Watson from Glendale\, and Dr. Antonio Shelton from Santa Monica-Malibu. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of particular interest to any educator dealing with these challenges. \nThe presenters also provide information on the upcoming CAAASA Conference in Hollywood\, California on March 26 – 28th\, themed “Promoting Black Student Achievement: Programs and Policies to Fulfill the Promise of Brown.” The summit will feature inspiring keynotes by Dr. Bettina Love and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho\, and other distinguished speakers\, along with workshops and sessions designed to empower us with strategies to create more equitable learning environments. The pre-conference events\, including the Unity Women’s Professional Leadership Forum\, Youth Leadership Summit\, and Parent Empowerment Summit\, offer invaluable opportunities to connect\, learn\, and grow. The conference is an opportunity to embrace this year with resilience and determination to uplift every student and community we serve. Learn more and register for the conference here. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nWith over 20 years in education\, Dr. Adam Clark began his career as an elementary teacher in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. After becoming an administrator in Contra Costa County\, he served as a middle school vice principal\, elementary school principal\, middle school principal\, and high school principal. Once he transitioned into the district office\, he served as the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative/Student Services for the Liberty Union High School District and as the Associate Superintendent of Educational Services for the Antioch Unified School District. \nDr. Clark has served as the Superintendent of the Vallejo City Unified School District for two years. He is a visionary and innovative leader\, crafting an ambitious superintendent’s action plan that aligns district resources to better serve student needs. During his time in Vallejo\, he reduced the budget by $18 million\, consolidated school sites\, and worked with stakeholders to pass a $194 million facility bond. Furthermore\, he is focused on improving systems to enhance instructional strategies districtwide. Dr. Clark also partnered with the Solano County Office of Education and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence to support these efforts. Currently\, Dr. Clark serves as Superintendent of Mt. Diablo Unified School District in Concord\, CA. \n \nDr. Darneika Watson\, Superintendent of Glendale Unified School District\, is an intelligent\, dedicated\, talented\, creative\, and enthusiastic individual known for her hard work and integrity. She graduated from the University of California\, Los Angeles\, with a degree in psychology. After completing her undergraduate studies\, she became a bilingual elementary school teacher with the Los Angeles Unified School District. While working as an educator\, Dr. Watson decided to advance her career in education. She earned a Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language Credential\, an Administrative Services Credential\, and a Master of Arts degree from California State University\, Dominguez Hills. \nFollowing her completion of these advanced degrees\, Dr. Watson transitioned into administration. She served as a principal for ten years\, during which time her collaborative efforts led her to be honored as one of the Top 10 Principals in LAUSD in 2006. Dr. Watson also completed a Ph.D. in education from Claremont Graduate University\, focusing her research on understanding and supporting children and youth in foster care. \nDr. Watson has held various leadership roles\, including district coordinator\, administrator\, and executive director. She also worked with the Los Angeles County Office of Education\, providing operational support to small districts. Subsequently\, she joined the Glendale Unified School District\, where she served as the Chief Human Resources and Operations Officer and now holds the position of Superintendent.\n \n \nDr. Antonio Shelton has held the position of Superintendent for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) since July 2023. In his 25 years of educational experience\, 19 have been in leadership\, including serving as assistant principal and principal in Cincinnati\, Ohio\, before joining SMMUSD in 2016 as the Principal of Santa Monica High School. Dr. Shelton then served as Executive Director of Secondary Schools prior to his appointment as Superintendent. \nAs a young educator\, Dr. Shelton taught honors United States and world history along with government and African American history. He has previous experience as an adjunct teacher and facilitator for graduate-level courses in educational leadership\, curriculum development\, social justice\, school finance\, school law\, and human resources administration in education for the University of Cincinnati\, Ohio\, School Administration Academy for Educators. Since moving to the Los Angeles area\, he has concurrently taught instructional improvement for the USC doctorate program in educational leadership prior to assuming the position of SMMUSD Superintendent. \nDr. Shelton holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Hampton University; a Master of Arts in social studies with an emphasis in social studies\, psychology\, political science\, and sociology from Ohio State University; a Master of Arts in educational administration from the University of Cincinnati; and a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Kentucky. \nDr. Shelton is known as a highly intelligent and innovative leader who is constantly seeking to improve educational outcomes for students. He has a deep understanding of the challenges facing TK-12 public education and is committed to finding creative solutions that consider the diverse perspectives of educational partners while maintaining the focus on meeting the needs of all students. His leadership style incorporates care and compassion for others\, fostering a sense of belonging for staff and students while supporting a creative and collaborative learning environment where students and staff members may reach their full potential.\n \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leading for Equity 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 California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA)\, a group of educational leaders\, is committed to identifying and addressing the critical issues in education through public policy relative to the status and performance of African-American students in California. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/equity20250218/ CATEGORIES:ALAS,Equity,Leadership/Administration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250218-equity-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T160000 DTSTAMP:20250218T210106Z CREATED:20250116T144923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T210106Z UID:8142817-1739890800-1739894400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Modifying Math Perspectives: Everything That Can Go Right When Students Get It Wrong DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dan Meyer\, Ph.D.\, Former Educator\, Vice President of User Growth\, Amplify \nSponsored by Amplify Desmos Math \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhen students are at the edge of their ability\, they spend most of their time getting answers wrong. In this session\, we discuss classroom videos\, examine systems of belief\, review curricula\, and develop pedagogies so that teachers can perceive wrong answers as a gift from the student to the class\, rather than something to avoid or quickly correct. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K–12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDan Meyer\, Ph.D. taught high school math to students who didn’t like high school math. He has advocated for better math instruction on CNN\, Good Morning America\, Every Day with Rachael Ray\, and TED.com. He earned his doctorate from Stanford University in math education\, was the Dean of Research at Desmos Classroom\, and is currently the Vice President of User Growth at Amplify\, where he explores the future of math\, technology\, and learning. Dr. Meyer has worked with teachers internationally and in all 50 United States and was named one of Tech & Learning’s 30 Leaders of the Future. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAmplify is dedicated to collaborating with educators to create learning experiences that are rigorous and riveting for all students. We believe in math that motivates. Our curiosity-driven math resources are designed to build students’ math proficiency for life. By combining clear step-by-step lesson plans with interesting problems students are eager to solve\, teachers can spend more time where it’s most impactful: creating a collaborative classroom of learners who see themselves as math people. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20250218/ CATEGORIES:Mathematics,STEM/STEAM,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250218-math-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260121T033013Z CREATED:20250123T101859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T033013Z UID:8211105-1739894400-1739898000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Build Tomorrow’s Workforce: Create K-12 Education Partnerships With Industry DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Carrie Curtis\, Education Programs Project Manager\, Maritime Industrial Base; and Andrew Crowe\, Founder\, American Manufacturing Renaissance \nSponsored by BuildSubmarines.com \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs the manufacturing sector continues to evolve with new technologies and demands\, there is an urgent need to equip the next generation of workers with the skills required to thrive. This edWebinar delves into the critical role that collaboration between industry and K-12 education plays in shaping the future of manufacturing. \n\nIn this session\, we explore strategies for building effective partnerships that provide students with practical\, hands-on learning experiences\, industry insights\, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Through successful examples of internships\, apprenticeships\, and curriculum development\, we discuss how educational institutions can better prepare students for careers in manufacturing and engineering\, from advanced robotics and automation to traditional trades. \nViewers learn about creating career pathways that not only focus on technical skills but also emphasize critical thinking\, problem-solving\, and innovation—key qualities that are essential to the modern manufacturing workforce. \nWatch this edWebinar for an engaging discussion on how industry-education partnerships can build a skilled\, future-ready manufacturing workforce. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, school counselors\, and education technology leaders. \n \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Carrie Curtis serves as the Education Programs Project Manager for the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Workforce Development Team\, collaborating with partners nationwide to support the U.S. Navy’s mission to build and sustain submarines and surface ships. She leads national scaling efforts of MIB educational programs\, driving workforce development initiatives. Dr. Curtis holds a bachelor’s degree in history\, a master’s degree in teaching history\, and a doctorate in higher education administration. With over 12 years of experience as an educator at both secondary and post-secondary levels\, she has designed multiple curricula focused on career exploration\, technology integration in the classroom\, and literacy development through historical content. Dr. Curtis has a strong background in developing and executing cross-curricular project-based learning and aligning curricula across various educational levels. Her role within the Maritime Industrial Base offers a distinctive platform to further her commitment to supporting students by delivering practical solutions for their success. \n \nFrom teenage father and two-time felon to college graduate\, Andrew (Drew) Crowe\, affectionately known as “The MFG\,” has emerged as one of the most influential and inspiring voices in the manufacturing industry today. In 2022\, Drew embarked on the American Manufacturing Renaissance Tour\, sharing his message and strategies nationwide. He is the former lead professor of Advanced Manufacturing Technology at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis\, Missouri\, where he developed cutting-edge curricula. Drew is now creating digital programs to spread these essential skills globally. An in-demand speaker and consultant\, Drew has keynoted at top manufacturing and workforce conferences across the country. He has consulted on major government contracts and serves on the executive board of the Jane Addams Resource Corporation\, leveraging his expertise to bridge the skills gap. Drew’s systems\, advice\, and ideals have been adopted by technical schools\, community centers\, and leading organizations like Haas and the Maritime Industrial Base. \n\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the College\, Career\, and Life Readiness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n\nBuildSubmarines.com serves as the central hub for recruiting the 140\,000+ workers needed to build and sustain the U.S. Navy’s fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. This platform connects individuals with stable\, impactful career opportunities that directly contribute to the Navy’s ambitious goal of adding three submarines annually—one Columbia-Class and two Virginia-Class—through its “1+2” plan. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ccss20250218/ CATEGORIES:Career Education,College and Career Readiness,Curriculum Development,STEM/STEAM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250218-ccss-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T140000 DTSTAMP:20250219T190244Z CREATED:20250205T135137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T190244Z UID:8344050-1739970000-1739973600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Whole-Child Teaching and Learning: Essential Framework for Learning Differences DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tami Hill-Washington\, Ed.M.\, Executive Director\, MLFC\, Center for Whole-Child Education; and Sarah Carranza\, Elementary & World Language Instructor\, Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching & Learning Innovation\, Arizona State University\nModerated by Barbara Pape\, Senior Director\, Learner Variability Project\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nWhole-child teaching and learning is a transformative approach to education that goes beyond academic instruction. It helps teachers personalize learning by also addressing the social\, emotional\, physical\, and cognitive development of each student. While this approach is effective for all students\, it is particularly critical for students with learning differences. \nIn this edWebinar\, the presenters fully define what it means to teach to the whole child. They also discuss why this holistic approach is especially critical for students with learning differences. A major focus is on moving the research to practice\, as they showcase what whole-child teaching can look like in classrooms. Viewers leave with: \n\nA deep understanding of whole-child theory\nDetails on how whole-child teaching is key for students with learning differences\nSpecific strategies on implementing the whole-child approach to classroom teaching\nAn exploration of how to use the Learner Variability Navigator to understand and implement whole-child classroom practice\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nTami Hill-Washington serves as Executive Director at the Center for Whole-Child Education\, a part of Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation at Arizona State University\, emphasizing the importance of whole-child education as a transformative approach to support children’s learning and development\, rooted in the science of learning that integrates various educational resources and community actions to foster holistic growth in students. Prior to Turnaround\, Tami held a variety of positions within the K-12 system: social studies teacher (grades 5–12)\, dean of students (grades K–4)\, assistant principal (grades K–2)\, and instructional coach consultant. \nPreviously\, Tami worked in a top-performing charter management organization\, Success Academy\, where she was a Dean of Students\, Assistant Principal for K-2\, and Adjunct Professor with Touro College in conjunction with Success Academy’s alternative teacher license program. As an adjunct professor\, she taught graduate students curriculum development and classroom management for students with disabilities (SPED)\, supervised field experiences for general education and SPED grades 1-6\, and supervised teacher practicum in SPED grades 1-6. Tami holds an Ed.M. in educational leadership from Teachers College Columbia University\, an M.A. in education from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota\, and a B.S. in sociology from St. Cloud State University. \n \nSarah Carranza teaches a variety of undergraduate courses in the Elementary Education Department in the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation at Arizona State University\, specializing in the teaching of English language learners. She spent 22 years in Arizona public schools teaching mostly Spanish in middle and high school. She led a world language department for four years and taught Spanish immersion to middle schoolers. She also teaches in the MLFC graduate program\, specializing in world and native language methods\, equity\, and inclusion. She has been with MLFC since 2018. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nBarbara Pape\, Senior Director for the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise\, led a three-year national survey on learner variability and teacher practice\, wrote the paper defining learner variability\, hosts a monthly webinar series\, and co-developed The IEP Project. Previously\, she worked in policy analysis and communications for nonprofits and in the U.S. Senate. Barbara has written for numerous publications\, including The 74\, Getting Smart\, and Parents Magazine\, and was editor of the first electronically delivered education newsletter\, the Daily Report Card. She also produced the Teaching & Learning conference for the National Board\, worked in the communications office for the AFT during President Al Shanker’s tenure\, and headed up government relations for the City Colleges of Chicago. As a first-generation college student\, she earned an Ed.M. at Harvard in reading and literacy and is working on a Ph.D. at the University College London. She launched her career as a middle school language arts teacher. \n\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Personalize Learning for Learner Variability community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n\nDigital Promise is a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner. We work with educators\, researchers\, technology leaders\, and communities to design\, investigate\, and scale innovations that support learners\, especially those who’ve been historically and systematically excluded. Our vision is that every person engages in powerful learning experiences that lead to a life of well-being\, fulfillment\, and economic mobility. For more information\, visit the Digital Promise website and follow Digital Promise for updates. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/personalizedlearning20250219/ CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Differentiated Instruction,Personalized Learning,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250219-personalizedlearning-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T150000 DTSTAMP:20250219T195805Z CREATED:20250129T225240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T195805Z UID:8254224-1739973600-1739977200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Give Hope to Struggling Adolescent Readers: Equip Teachers for Fluency Development DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Carolyn Brown\, Adjunct Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders\, University of Iowa\, and Co-Founder\, Foundations in Learning; Jennifer McDonnell\, Principal\, Prairie Creek Intermediate\, College Community School District (IA); and Angelia Hoyer\, Partner Success and Professional Development Lead\, WordFlight \nSponsored by WordFlight\, a Foundations in Learning Solution \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nFor a variety of reasons\, many adolescents coming to intermediate and middle school are disengaging from reading and exhibiting patterns of behavior that are likely to interfere with school success. The reciprocal relationship between developing social-emotional and behavioral skills and reading development is well documented\, as is the importance of early and effective intervention for those students who are below grade level in reading and are disengaging socially and emotionally in the school environment. \nThis edWebinar discusses the reasons students may be disengaging and emphasize the key role that the teacher plays to change the course for these at-risk students\, particularly in the context of intermediate and middle schools. Additionally\, the presenters discuss aspects of the learning process from studies in cognitive science that help students retain\, retrieve\, and generalize knowledge\, with specific links to fluency development. \nThe presenters provide actionable steps for teachers and administrators to recognize frustration points\, identify gaps in basic skills that impact fluency development\, increase student motivation to participate\, and improve student agency as learners and readers. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to grades 3–12 teachers\, reading coaches\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \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 \n \nJennifer McDonnell serves as the proud Principal of Prairie Creek Intermediate\, a vibrant school community dedicated to nurturing the growth and development of approximately 900 fifth- and sixth-grade students. Jennifer has a passion for fostering academic excellence while supporting students during this pivotal stage of early adolescence. Under Jennifer’s leadership\, Prairie Creek Intermediate emphasizes the social and emotional development of every child\, recognizing the importance of cultivating confident\, resilient learners. \nWith a commitment to providing a rigorous and engaging curriculum tailored to diverse learning needs\, Jennifer strives to create an environment where all students can thrive and develop a love for lifelong learning. Jennifer is dedicated to building strong partnerships with families and the community\, believing that collaboration is key to student success. Their vision for Prairie Creek Intermediate is to make every student’s learning journey exciting\, meaningful\, and enriching as they prepare for the next steps in their educational adventure.\n \n \nAngelia Hoyer\, a 34-year veteran of elementary education and leadership\, has helped hundreds of teachers in her home state of Iowa become more effective English language arts educators. Starting her career off in the classroom\, she then became an instructional coach and an elementary school principal in the second-largest district in the state. She coached the teachers in her Title I school to become the best educators they could be through self-reflection\, observation\, leading professional development\, using data\, and leading professional learning communities (PLCs). \nIn 2019\, Angelia became the Curriculum Director for Clear Creek Amana Community Schools\, overseeing eight schools. She continued to coach and train educators as well as oversee districtwide curricula adoption\, coordinate state standardized testing and analysis\, and make curricula and virtual learning more accessible to families during the pandemic. Angelia is currently the Partner Success and Professional Development Lead for WordFlight\, a literacy assessment and intervention solution for grades 2-8 students. In this role\, she helps educators effectively use WordFlight to put students on the pathway to fluency. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\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/teach2read20250219/ CATEGORIES:Learning Loss/Acceleration,Literacy,Reading Skills,Social-Emotional Learning,Student Engagement and Motivation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250219-teach2read-event2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T160000 DTSTAMP:20250219T210820Z CREATED:20250122T144313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T210820Z UID:8197559-1739977200-1739980800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Future of CTE: Modernizing Career Education with the New Career Clusters Framework DESCRIPTION:Presented by David Smith\, CTE Director\, Luling High School (TX); Nicholaus D. Sutherland\, Vice President of High School Partnership Development\, Lincoln Technical Institute; and Steve Southwick\, Director of Product Management\, Savvas CTE\, Savvas Learning Company \nSponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe National Career Clusters® Framework has guided career and technical education (CTE) since 2002. Yet\, over the past two decades\, smartphones\, AI\, and other technologies have transformed the way we work. New careers—and entirely new industries—have emerged\, while existing careers now require new skills. To keep pace with these changes\, Advance CTE introduced a comprehensive update to the Career Clusters Framework in October 2024. \nView this edWebinar for a closer look at the Modernized National Career Clusters Framework and how it will impact educators\, students\, and the future of CTE. Viewers learn: \n\nThe four major changes to the Career Clusters Framework\nThe 12 essential skills students need to thrive in any modern career\nHow the new framework can help students identify career paths that align with their interests and values\nHow the new framework prepares students to work in emerging industries\, like robotics and clean energy\n\nMiddle and high school educators\, administrators\, and school counselors who want to understand how to align their CTE programs with the evolving needs of today’s students and tomorrow’s workforce are encouraged to view this recorded edWebinar. \nThe Career Clusters logo and its extensions are registered trademarks of Advance CTE. Our use of them does not imply an affiliation with or endorsement by Advance CTE. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDavid Smith is the CTE Director and Teacher at Luling High School in Texas. With over 25 years of experience in education\, David is passionate about equipping students with skills for lifelong success and has spent the last decade designing and implementing programs that support high school career pathways. Previously\, David taught construction technology\, engineering\, architecture design\, and welding at Seminole ISD\, developing innovative multi-level curricula for classroom and online instruction. \n \nNicholaus Sutherland is an accomplished leader with over 19 years of experience driving innovation in education management\, workforce development\, and strategic planning. Known for his visionary leadership\, Nicholaus has consistently delivered results by aligning educational programs with industry demands\, creating pipelines of career-ready\, skilled professionals\, and empowering teams to achieve excellence. In his current role as Vice President of High School Partnership Development with Lincoln Technical Institute\, Nicholaus creates intentional Career Connected partnerships between Secondary and Post Secondary institutions that creates bright futures for students. \n \nSteve Southwick is Director of CTE Product Management at Savvas Learning Company\, where he leads the development of programs designed to engage and prepare secondary students for post-high school success. Prior to this role\, Steve founded Pointful Education\, an innovative CTE curriculum provider. He has also served as an online instructor\, teaching university-level entrepreneurship courses. Before launching Pointful Education\, Steve spent a decade in the investment industry\, focusing on education companies. He holds a master’s degree from University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Career\, Technical\, and Adult Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nAt Savvas\, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas\, new ways of thinking\, and new ways of interacting\, we design engaging\, personalized next-generation K-12 learning solutions that give all students the opportunity to succeed. Our award-winning\, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline\, from evidence-based\, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college- and career-readiness solutions—all designed to meet the needs of every learner. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/cte20250219/ CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Career Education,College and Career Readiness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250219-cte-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T170000 DTSTAMP:20251106T172722Z CREATED:20250207T181802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T172722Z UID:8373492-1739980800-1739984400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Teaching Women’s History Through Music with TeachRock DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dayna Orlak\, Teacher\, Waldwick High School (NJ); and Gina Machado\, Director of Programs and Partnerships\, TeachRock \nSponsored by TeachRock \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWomen’s history is American history\, and women musicians have played a vital role in shaping it. From Aretha Franklin’s powerful anthem “Respect\,” which became a rallying cry for both women’s and civil rights\, to Margo Price’s thought-provoking song “Pay Gap\,” which highlights gender-based wage disparity\, women in music have been at the forefront of social change\, using their artistry and activism to make a lasting impact. \nView this recorded edWebinar with TeachRock for a media-rich exploration of the first\, second\, and third waves of the women’s rights movement and a discussion of how music has amplified women’s voices throughout history\, inspiring change and shaping cultural movements. This session equips educators with lessons and free resources to connect music and women’s history in their classrooms using TeachRock’s CNN Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History lesson collection. \nThis edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \nView all of the recent TeachRock edWebinars. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDayna Orlak has been a middle and high school social studies teacher in New Jersey since 2000. Over the past 18 years\, she has specialized in teaching the History of American Popular Culture and all academic levels of United States History\, grades 10 through 12\, with a focus on arts integration. Dayna has designed and facilitated a variety of professional development workshops for TeachRock and other state and national organizations. \n \nGina Machado is the Director of Programs and 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 K-12 Social Studies and Civics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\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/socialstudies20250219/ CATEGORIES:Arts in Education,Culturally Responsive Teaching,Social Studies and Civics,TeachRock ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250219-socialstudies-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T140000 DTSTAMP:20250228T145856Z CREATED:20250121T142642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T145856Z UID:8183675-1740056400-1740060000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Unlocking Your Team's Potential Series: The 3 T’s for Impactful Leadership (Session 2) DESCRIPTION:Presented by Valery Dragon\, School Improvement Strategist and VP of Strategic Partnerships\, UnboundEd \nSponsored by UnboundEd \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nSession two of this two-part edWebinar series for leaders focuses on time allocation and team structures. \nLeaders are charged with “putting it all together”: how the community teams\, how time is spent\, and the selection of collective tools—the three T’s. Explore how internal coherence—aligning your team’s “how”—can drive greater results and clarity in your organization. This edWebinar series is designed to help leaders align their priorities and their most pressing challenges to a problem of coherence. Specifically\, you learn: \n\nPractical strategies to align your resources and goals\nAn actionable framework to strengthen internal coherence\nTools to empower your team for greater impact\n\nIn session two\, we cover: \n\nUnpacking time allocation and team structures\n\nThe role of time as a critical resource\nHow team structures support (or hinder) coherence\n\n\nConducting the three T’s audit\n\nTeam: Evaluating roles\, dynamics\, and alignment with goals\nTime: Identifying inefficiencies in scheduling and task prioritization\nTools: Assessing the effectiveness of tools in enabling collaboration\n\n\nStrategies for coherence in time and team management\n\nBest practices for balancing team structures and time allocation\nPractical solutions for streamlining internal coherence\n\n\nAction planning\n\nDefining your next steps to strengthen internal coherence\nResources for continued learning and growth\n\n\n\nDon’t let your team’s potential go untapped—join us in the journey toward results-driven leadership. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders. \nView session one here. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nValery Dragon\, VP of Strategic Partnerships at UnboundEd\, has worked for over a decade in the Washington\, D.C. area as an ELL specialist\, language teacher\, and instructional coach before leading a PK-8 school as a principal. Both New Leaders and RELAY trained\, she then transitioned to a national organization as a managing director of instructional support to focus on leadership actions and practices. In this role\, Valery crafted development for leaders through targeted improvement cycles anchored in operationalizing instructional improvement plans\, auditing systems\, and structures through the lens of internal coherence and equity\, as well as modeling and developing coaching practices anchored in content-specific pedagogy. It is Valery’s belief that fidelity to our mission will empower educators to own their input in school-based outcomes and allow them to intentionally launch their influence as change agents in hopes that their affirmed identities and leveraged leadership position them to build a strong coalition for change. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership Practices for Innovative Leaders community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nUnboundEd empowers educators to meet the needs of every single student through evidence-informed\, engaging\, affirming\, and meaningful grade-level instruction. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20250220/ CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250220-leadership-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T150000 DTSTAMP:20250220T200239Z CREATED:20250204T134310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T200239Z UID:8322752-1740060000-1740063600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Strengthening Human Skills for Student Success: How Districts Can Meet Critical Student Needs DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sheridan Doerr\, Vice President of Marketing and Client Relations\, Committee for Children\nModerated by Joany Higgins\, Field Marketing Specialist\, Committee for Children \nSponsored by Second Step \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDistricts are facing hard decisions about how to invest their limited resources. When facing budget cuts or limitations\, district leaders must prioritize essential spending that directly impacts student learning and well-being. Unlike other solutions\, there is one comprehensive approach that is easy\, accessible\, cost effective\, and research based that will move the needle on these key district and school priorities simultaneously: building and strengthening human skills. \nRecent data shows that participation in research-based life skills curricula can improve students’ social-emotional skills\, attitudes\, behaviors\, school climate\, safety\, peer relationships\, school functioning\, and academic achievement. Educators can also see the direct impact on their classroom climate and student behavior. Through training\, classroom tools\, schoolwide supports\, leader resources\, and explicit instruction\, life skills programming can ensure everyone in the school community is successful. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn how universal school-based human skills development programs can help remediate issues—including chronic absenteeism\, school safety\, and mental health problems—and how the loss of these supports could translate to increased costs associated with student behavioral issues and readiness to learn. Discover how investing in strengthening students’ human skills can help districts ensure critical student needs are met while also supporting school culture\, belonging\, and safety\, improving academics\, increasing educator well-being\, and reducing challenging behavior. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders of all grade levels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nSheridan Doerr serves as Committee for Children’s Vice President of Marketing and Client Relations\, overseeing strategies in marketing\, customer care\, and client retention. She has deep expertise in driving go-to-market planning and implementation\, driving product growth\, and developing strategic partnerships\, specifically in the education space. Throughout her 20-year career\, Sheridan has held a variety of executive leadership positions in curriculum publishing and distribution\, assessment content creation and implementation\, and edtech software solutions focused on digital security\, safety\, and well-being. Like many on their team\, Sheridan began her career in the public school system\, first as a teacher and later as a learning resource center director. \nSheridan says her SEL superpower is social awareness\, which she uses to understand and lead her internal teams and to connect with educators and administrators. Sheridan describes herself as an educator at heart and by trade and a problem-solver who seeks to learn and engage with people to help students have the best educational experiences possible. Sheridan holds a Master of Education (MEd) in education leadership from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in elementary education and mathematics from Northeastern State University. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nThrough her initial work as an Education Partnerships Manager at Committee for Children\, Joany Higgins partnered with school districts across the country to help them positively transform the social-emotional well-being of their students\, educators\, and school communities through sustainable implementation of high-quality\, explicit instruction SEL. As a Field Marketing Specialist\, she now uses this insight to help tell the story of Second Step’s positive impact in classrooms across the country. Joany holds a B.A. in political science from Saint Michael’s College in Vermont and a master’s in public administration and a certificate in nonprofit management from Villanova University. \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\nCommittee for Children is a nonprofit on a mission to ensure children everywhere can thrive emotionally\, socially\, and academically. Today\, our social-emotional learning (SEL) and child safety programs reach more than 24.4 million children worldwide. Our Second Step® SEL programs include curricula for Early Learning through Grade 8\, with additional offerings for out-of-school time and K–12 staff. These research-based programs are designed to help students and adults strengthen social-emotional skills like empathy\, resilience\, and managing emotions to build a more positive\, supportive school climate. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20250220/ CATEGORIES:Classroom Management and Practices,School Culture/Climate,Social-Emotional Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250220-sel-event.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR