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SUMMARY:Building Teacher Capacity This Fall: Coaching Models That Support Retention\, Readiness\, and Results
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mindy Rogers\, Director of Opportunity Culture\, Carlsbad Municipal School District (NM); and Derrick L. McMahon Jr.\, Former Educator\, Current Customer Success Manager\, Level Data \nSponsored by Level Data \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs you prepare for the new school year\, you’re likely exploring strategies to ensure all teachers start strong and continue to receive the support they need to deliver high-quality instruction to their students. In this back-to-school edWebinar\, a district leader from Carlsbad Municipal Schools in New Mexico shares how they built effective\, sustainable coaching systems that are helping them attract new talent and support educators at every stage of their careers. \nView this edWebinar to learn: \n\nHow to create coaching systems that meet all teachers’ needs—from first-year hires to experienced educators\nHow coaching systems can create a distributed leadership model that reduces the workload for principals and other leaders\nWhat effective professional learning looks like when it is job embedded\, focused on subject-area content\, and ongoing\nHow to connect instructional coaching with retention goals and student growth\n\nNo matter the size or structure of your district or school\, you walk away with practical strategies that you can use right away to improve the culture of coaching in your community. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMindy Rogers is the Director of Opportunity Culture in Carlsbad Municipal Schools\, entering her 19th year in education. She brings experience across PK-12 public education and executive roles in private education. Mindy previously led Opportunity Culture® in Ector County ISD (Odessa\, TX) and began implementation in Carlsbad in 2023. Opportunity Culture® is an innovative staffing model that focuses on personalized\, job-embedded professional development to improve teacher retention and uses small-group tutoring to boost student achievement. Mindy is passionate about supporting school leaders through professional development and coaching to build leadership capacity across districts. \n \nDerrick L. McMahon Jr. is a dynamic and dedicated Customer Success Manager at Level Data with a diverse background in K-12 education. He enjoys leveraging his experiences as a classroom teacher\, school leader\, and passion for EdTech to help empower schools and districts to develop effective educators while driving student achievement. He currently manages partnerships with school districts such as DC Public Schools\, Newark Board of Education\, Carlsbad Municipal School District\, and DeKalb County Schools. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the PD in Action community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nIn K–12\, data is everywhere but it’s not always accurate\, connected\, or actionable. We provide district leadership teams and administrators with data they can trust: standardized\, validated\, and seamlessly integrated across systems. By connecting every point of information—from enrollment and attendance to IEP service minutes and districtwide purchases—to strategic goals\, we equip leadership teams with the insights they need to measure progress\, align stakeholders\, and maximize student impact. With our tools\, educators gain not only visibility but the confidence to make informed decisions that drive meaningful\, measurable outcomes.
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CATEGORIES:Back-to-School Preparation,Professional Development,Teacher Development and Retention
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SUMMARY:AI Literacy: A Toolkit for Family Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Valerie Brock\, Former Educator\, Current Director of Curriculum\, Day of AI; and Tali Horowitz\, East Coast Education Director\, Common Sense Education\nModerated by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr. Regional Manager\, Midwest\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs AI continues to shape how we live\, learn\, and connect\, children and adults need to understand how it works. Join Day of AI and Common Sense Media for this edWebinar as they share a brand-new toolkit for family engagement around AI literacy. They dive into videos\, activities for hands-on learning moments\, and conversation cards to spark thoughtful discussions. \nYou leave with all of the materials you need to host a family workshop or simply share ongoing communications throughout the year with your school community so that all the adults in our students’ lives can be better informed about AI. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, education technology leaders\, and family-facing staff. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nValerie Brock is the Director of Curriculum at Day of AI\, where she leads the development of engaging\, age-appropriate AI literacy resources for educators and students. Before joining Day of AI\, she served as a Computer Science Education Manager with NYC Public Schools\, supporting teachers in integrating computer science across classrooms citywide. Valerie began her career as a special education teacher for grades K–8\, where she focused on blending technology with student interests to create meaningful learning experiences. A passionate advocate for AI education\, she has also developed early childhood curricula to help young learners understand the impact of AI on their daily lives. Valerie holds a B.S. in childhood education\, an M.S. in special education from St. John’s University\, and a School Building Leader certificate from the College of St. Rose. \n \nTali Horowitz is the East Coast Education Director at Common Sense Education\, where she works with educators and families to empower kids to meaningfully harness the power of media and technology for learning and life. She partners with state-level organizations\, school districts\, and community organizations to help integrate Common Sense Education resources. She provides educational leadership through consultation with school districts\, professional development (both in person and virtual)\, and conference presentations. Tali has been an educator for 20 years. Her passions include helping educators and families effectively navigate the digital world and building cultural competency. She has worked in a variety of educational settings\, including as an elementary school teacher in the New York City Department of Education and the San Francisco Unified School District. In 2013\, she received a Fulbright Fellowship to research culturally responsive pedagogy in New Zealand. In her free time\, she loves face-to-face interactions with friends and family. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAs Senior Regional Manager\, Jennifer Ehehalt designs and delivers high-quality professional development opportunities for educators across the country. She spotlights thought leaders by creating and moderating conversations on timely topics relevant to digital teaching and learning. When attending Jennifer’s edWeb sessions\, participants know they will leave with concrete strategies from the field\, including how to build a positive school culture\, use straightforward templates to guide challenging conversations\, and implement family engagement ideas. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20250728/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Family and Community Engagement
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SUMMARY:Successful Phone-Free Schools: Hearing from Youth
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Harveer Saini\, Student at Dublin High School (CA)\, and Digital Civics Intern at #HalfTheStory Project; and Ally Phan\, Student at the University of Washington\, and Social Media Coordinator for #HalfTheStory Project\nModerated by Dr. Kelly Mendoza\, Education Program Manager\, #HalfTheStory Project \nSponsored by #HalfTheStory Project \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThere are a lot of stakeholders to consider when schools transition to being phone free. But we often don’t hear from the students themselves\, and they are an essential part of the picture. Join us for a powerful\, teen-led conversation about what young people experience attending a phone-free school—and what teachers and administrators need to understand to make phone-free policies work. \nIn this interactive edWebinar\, viewers engage in a conversation with youth ambassadors from #HalfTheStory\, who share their firsthand experiences\, insights\, and advice about life without phones during the school day. Based on their experiences and hearing from other teens\, they discuss what’s working\, what’s not\, and how administrators and educators can create a supportive\, engaging phone-free learning environment. \nWhether you’re considering a phone-free policy or looking to improve an existing one\, this session provides fresh perspectives from young people\, with student-centered strategies to help you bring teen concerns and voices to the table. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear how to bring young people to the table for a successful phone-free school! \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nHarveer Saini is a senior at Dublin High School and currently serves as the Digital Civics Intern at #HalfTheStory\, where he helps empower the next generation of digital changemakers. Through initiatives like the annual Digital Civics Academy\, he ensures that young people have the tools\, platforms\, and confidence to shape tech policy and advocate for their digital well-being. Harveer is also the Founder and President of the National AI Youth Council\, a youth-led initiative with delegates from over 25 states driving AI innovation and responsible tech policy. Under his leadership\, the Council has co-sponsored over 20 bills in California focused on AI chatbot regulation\, digital wellness on social media\, and ethical tech. Harveer has also spoken at the United Nations General Assembly\, where he advocated for youth inclusion in global tech governance. He is passionate about putting youth at the center of conversations on digital wellness\, policy\, and the future of technology. \n \nAlly Phan is a student studying business and education policy at the University of Washington and a passionate advocate for digital well-being. As the Social Media Coordinator for #HalfTheStory\, she empowers youth to lead conversations around mental health\, screen use\, and the realities of growing up online. Featured by Children and Screens\, Ally uses storytelling to make digital wellness more accessible across generations and ensure young people feel seen\, supported\, and heard. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Kelly Mendoza supports schools with digital well-being education with the #HalfTheStory Project’s Social Media U curriculum. Dr. Mendoza is a thought leader and subject matter expert on media literacy\, digital citizenship\, and digital well-being. She works with #HalfTheStory supporting schools implementing their digital wellness programs\, and also oversees the internship program at Design Tech High School. She is passionate about harnessing technology for social good.  \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Student Voice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n#HalfTheStory is a non-profit dedicated to improving the next generation’s relationship with technology. As the first youth-led non-profit of its kind\, #HalfTheStory focuses on progressing education and advocacy work surrounding social media and tech use. Through its evidence-based education program\, Social Media U\, young people in schools across the US\, UK\, and Canada are taught the skills needed to have a healthy relationship with their screens and are empowered to understand and advocate for their digital health. Larissa May founded #HalfTheStory after facing her own struggles with social media and has spent the past 10 years driving a global movement towards digital wellness. #HalfTheStory’s funders include Pinterest\, Pivotal\, a Melinda French Gates organization\, The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation\, The Archwell Foundation\, and The Born This Way Foundation. In 2023\, #HalfTheStory was selected by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex as one of the 26 organizations named to the first-ever Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund. In 2024\, #HalfTheStory announced an education partnership with Girls Inc. to serve girls across the country.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/studentvoice20250728/
CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Digital Citizenship,Mobile Learning, Apps, and Devices,School Culture/Climate,Student Agency and Voice
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SUMMARY:Science and the Science of Reading: How Experiences Catapult Language Comprehension
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ramy Mahmoud\, Former Educator\, Current National Science Specialist\, Savvas Learning Company; and Jamil Odom\, Former Educator\, Current Vice President of Literacy Strategy\, 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 Science of Reading shows us why background knowledge is essential for language comprehension\, but how do we provide all our learners with opportunities to build background knowledge? \nJoin expert educators Ramy Mahmoud and Jamil Odom for this edWebinar as they share how teachers can use science experiences to grow students’ background knowledge and strengthen essential literacy skills such as verbal reasoning and academic vocabulary. \nThis session opens with powerful\, real-world examples and research that reveal how a lack of context and background knowledge can be a major barrier to understanding text. During this edWebinar\, viewers explore: \n\nHow learners often labeled as “poor readers” are simply missing the experiences that give meaning to what they read\nKey verbal reasoning skills such as inferencing\, summarizing\, and predicting—standards in ELA that are also integral to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)\nPractical strategies for building background knowledge and context through hands-on science experiences\nA model lesson for using science as a powerful tool to build background knowledge and context\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to reframe your approach to reading comprehension—through the lens of science! All educators with an interest in elementary science and literacy—especially K-5 classroom teachers\, instructional leaders\, special educators\, and curriculum directors—are encouraged to view this edWebinar. Viewers receive a free take-and-teach science lesson to try in their own classroom. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRamy Mahmoud is a public speaker\, university lecturer\, and educator with 16 years of classroom experience. Once awarded secondary teacher of the year by his school district\, Ramy’s passion and professional focus is on how to motivate learners in the classroom. He has spoken with legislators\, administrators\, teachers\, parents\, and students on this topic\, as well as presented two successful TED Talks on the matter. Although Ramy recently left the classroom to serve as a National Science Specialist for Savvas Learning Company\, he continues to teach Curriculum and Instruction in Science and Educational Technology at the University of Texas at Dallas. \n \nJamil Odom is a former elementary school teacher who has dedicated his career to helping educators and administrators increase their instructional knowledge as they procure resources to support student learning. With district\, building\, and classroom educational experience\, along with deep knowledge of evolving state and federal initiatives (including the impact of the Science of Reading on contemporary classroom practices)\, Jamil brings practical perspectives and a comprehensive understanding of teaching and learning in the PreK-12 literacy space. Beyond his bachelor’s degree\, Jamil holds graduate specializations in elementary education\, gifted/talented\, and educational administration. Presently\, he serves as Vice President of Literacy Strategy at Savvas Learning Company. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nJoin the Teaching Next Generation Scientists community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \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/science20250729/
CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Real World Literacy,Science,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:AI Literacy and Digital Responsibility in K-5: What Educators and Leaders Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Steve Dembo\, Director of Digital Innovation\, Western Springs School District 101 (IL); Dr. Kimberly Robertson\, Executive Director of Choice Schools and Programs\, Guilford County Schools (NC); and Matthew Bannon\, Director of Curriculum\, Robo Wunderkind \nSponsored by Robo Wunderkind \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nArtificial intelligence is already shaping how children learn\, play\, and interact. To ensure students can engage with technology safely and responsibly\, AI literacy must become a foundational part of K-5 education. Join this edLeader Panel to learn why AI literacy is critical for K-5 students and get practical steps to bring it into your classrooms. \nViewers learn: \n\nHow AI tools like chatbots and recommendation engines are already influencing students\nThe risks of uncritical AI use and how AI literacy builds digital responsibility and critical thinking\nAge-appropriate\, cross-curricular strategies to teach AI in K-5 through unplugged and hands-on activities\nWhat district leaders can do to scale AI integration effectively\n\nThe session includes real-life classroom examples\, implementation frameworks\, and free resources to get started right away. Bonus: Learn how to join Robo Wunderkind’s fall 2025 pilot program for early access to the world’s first K-5 AI literacy curriculum. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-5 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSteve Dembo began his career as a kindergarten teacher\, igniting a passion for sparking curiosity and creativity from an early age. Today\, Steve serves as the Director of Digital Innovation and a middle school computer science teacher at Western Springs School District 101 in Illinois\, where he leads efforts to integrate STEAM and AI learning into daily instruction. As the founder of Teach42 and a former Director of Social Media and Online Community for Discovery Education\, he has helped thousands of educators embrace technology to transform their classrooms. He is the co-author of Untangling the Web: 20 Tools to Power Up Your Teaching\, a practical guide to using digital tools in the classroom. In addition to his teaching and writing\, Steve served as President of the Skokie and Morton Grove District 69 School Board for 12 years before recently stepping down. \n \nDr. Kimberly Robertson is the Executive Director of Choice Schools and Programs with Guilford County Schools\, where she oversees evaluation and improvement of more than 60 magnet and choice programs. A future-focused leader\, she is dedicated to reimagining education to ensure every student has innovative learning opportunities that inspire them to shape the world they envision. \nWith over 22 years of experience\, Dr. Robertson has served as a district leader\, principal at both the elementary and secondary levels\, and special education teacher in public and private settings. She holds degrees in psychology\, special education\, and school administration from North Carolina A&T State University\, and earned her doctorate in educational leadership and cultural foundations from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. \n \nMatthew Bannon has 19 years of experience in education\, including in administration\, curriculum development\, consulting\, and\, most recently\, as a K-5 teacher for an innovative project-based STEM program. He currently leads the Product and Curriculum teams at Robo Wunderkind\, an EdTech company delivering hands-on STEM and coding education through robotics. His recent work includes designing an AI literacy curriculum and creating opportunities for elementary students to explore AI through interactive robotics projects. \nWith experience across Title I public\, charter\, and private schools\, Matthew is deeply committed to equity in STEM education. He believes that technological literacy must begin early to prepare all learners for an increasingly digital future. Throughout his career\, he has championed the integration of emerging technologies into classrooms in ways that are meaningful\, age-appropriate\, and inclusive—empowering both students and educators to engage with the tools that will shape tomorrow. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Artificial Intelligence in Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nRobo Wunderkind is a comprehensive STEAM Program designed to help PK–5 schools bring hands-on learning and AI literacy into the classroom without overwhelming teachers. The STEAM solution combines modular robotics\, block-based coding\, and age-appropriate AI concepts to spark curiosity and deepen student engagement in STEAM. \nWith the integrated STEAM Hub\, teachers can start using the ready-to-go curriculum in less than a day. Professional development ensures they quickly gain confidence and mastery of these concepts. In addition\, Robo Wunderkind offers structured implementation planning and ongoing support to make classroom rollout seamless and deliver lasting impact. \nSince launching in the U.S. in 2022\, Robo Wunderkind has rapidly expanded to over 200 schools\, reaching 50\,000 students as of September 2025. Recognized as the Best STEM Solution in the 2025 EdTech Awards\, Robo Wunderkind leads the way in innovation for early STEAM education. The program aligns with ISTE and CSTA standards for PK–5\, ensuring that students receive high-quality\, standards-based instruction in STEAM and AI.
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CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital Citizenship,Digital Literacy,Leadership/Administration,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:How to Structure MTSS Teams for Better Student Outcomes: Collaboration\, Action\, and Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Makiri Pugh\, Managing Director of Teaching\, Learning\, and Innovation\, Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools (DC); Mandy Couturier\, Director of MTSS\, Harwood Unified Union School District (VT); and Susan Long\, Education Consultant\, Branching Minds \nSponsored by Branching Minds \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDo your MTSS teams spend more time talking about problems than solving them? Are the right people even at the table? This edLeader Panel helps you structure your MTSS teams\, clarify roles and responsibilities\, and run focused meetings that lead to real outcomes. \nWe walk through how to organize your team’s work for impact\, including: \n\nHow to build MTSS teams at the district\, campus\, grade level/department\, and student level\nTeam roles and responsibilities\nMTSS meeting agenda templates for each type of meeting\nTips and resources to streamline collaboration and accountability\n\nMake 2025–2026 the year your MTSS teams get things done. Bring your team—we bring the resources! This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMakiri Pugh is a seasoned instructional leader\, systems strategist\, and AI integration expert with over a decade of experience transforming outcomes in alternative and charter school environments. He currently serves as the Managing Director of Teaching\, Learning\, and Innovation at Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation\, where he leads networkwide academic strategy\, instructional coherence\, and professional development across five campuses. \nMakiri specializes in building from the ground up: instructional frameworks\, data cycles\, MTSS implementation systems\, culturally responsive pedagogy\, and professional learning architecture. His work has resulted in increased teacher performance\, accelerated student achievement\, and scalable systems that sustain beyond individual leadership. With deep roots in school leadership and a reputation for clarity\, execution\, and strategic vision\, Makiri brings both technical fluency and human-centered design to every project he supports. \n \nMandy Couturier is the Director of MTSS for the Harwood Unified Union School District in Vermont\, where she leads districtwide efforts to build equitable\, effective systems of support for all learners. With over 20 years in education—including a decade as a special educator and seven years as Principal of Moretown Elementary—Mandy brings deep expertise in inclusive instruction\, behavioral supports\, and systems-level leadership. \nShe holds dual master’s degrees in special education and emotional/behavioral disorders from Rivier University and is a certified CPI Instructor. Mandy is known for her commitment to student-centered learning\, collaborative school cultures\, and practical MTSS implementation that drives real outcomes. In her current role\, she supports school teams in aligning practices\, analyzing data\, and sustaining proactive intervention systems. Whether leading change in a single building or across an entire district\, Mandy is passionate about ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive. \n \nSusan Long\, M.Ed.\, brings over 20 years of experience driving effective MTSS and literacy practices in schools. A graduate of the University of Delaware and Neumann University\, Susan’s foundation in systems-level change was built during her time as a Data Coach for the state of Delaware\, where she led districts in using the Taking Action with Data© framework. As a consultant with Branching Minds\, she supports school leaders and educators in building MTSS handbooks\, implementing best practices\, and using data to guide instruction and intervention. Her coaching empowers districts to build sustainable systems that close achievement gaps and support all learners. Susan’s personal mission is to ensure every child’s civil right to learn to read is fulfilled. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nBranching Minds is a leading K-12 educational technology platform designed to streamline the work of MTSS and make personalized learning sustainable. By integrating data and providing actionable insights\, our platform empowers teachers to meet the unique needs\, strengths\, and challenges of every student. Branching Minds simplifies the MTSS process\, giving teachers the tools and guidance needed to personalize support\, freeing up their time to focus on building meaningful\, positive relationships with students.
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CATEGORIES:Assessment,Leadership/Administration,MTSS,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Supporting Struggling Math Students: 6 Recent Research-Based Recommendations for Elementary and Middle School
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. John Woodward\, Nationally Recognized Mathematics Author\, Writer\, and Speaker \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 edWebinar\, respected mathematics expert Dr. John Woodward draws upon six key recommendations from the recent Institute of Education Sciences’ (IES) synthesis of research\, Assisting Students Struggling with Mathematics: Intervention in the Elementary Grades (2021). \nDr. Woodward explores the recommendations and their strong level of support based on high-quality studies in the fields of remedial and special education. Rather than detail each recommendation in isolation\, this session shows how many of the recommendations work in concert. Dr. Woodward draws on a variety of core mathematical tasks to illustrate how educators can apply the recommendations. \nJoin us and learn: \n\nHow the IES guide can be helpful to all teachers\, including those new to the profession and crossover teachers\nThe need for students to possess the skills outlined in the IES guide to be prepared for technical jobs\, as manufacturing makes a resurgence in this country\nEfficient ways educators can combine the recommendations for effective teaching and learning\n\nThis timely and applicable edWebinar is designed for any elementary or middle school educator tasked with helping struggling math students overcome challenges and gain a deeper understanding\, ultimately leading to success. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. John Woodward is a nationally recognized mathematics author\, writer\, and speaker. He is the past Dean of the School of Education and Professor Emeritus at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma\, WA. As a researcher\, he focused on mathematics interventions for academically low-achieving students\, particularly in elementary and middle grades. Dr. Woodward has published more than 80 articles and presented on mathematics education issues throughout the U.S.\, as well as in Canada\, Asia\, and Europe. He is the senior author of TransMath\, a math intervention program for middle school students. He also is the co-developer of NUMBERS\, a math professional development program for K–8 teachers. \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 \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. \n\n \n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20250805/
CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,Mathematics
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SUMMARY:Elevating Early Childhood Family-Teacher Conferences: From Meetings to Meaningful Connections
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Tricia Shelton\, Assistant Professor\, Slippery Rock University\nModerated by Stephanie Roselli\, Executive Editor\, Gryphon House \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nThis edWebinar aims to transform the way early childhood educators approach family-teacher conferences by shifting the focus from routine meetings to meaningful\, relationship-centered interactions. Viewers explore practical strategies that foster trust\, encourage two-way communication\, and prioritize student growth and family engagement. \nThe session includes discussion of research-informed strategies\, conversation guides\, and planning tools. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive communication\, goal setting with families\, and navigating difficult conversations with empathy and clarity. \nLearning objectives include: \n\nExplore inclusive\, strengths-based practices that center family voices\nDevelop tools to prepare\, structure\, and follow up on conferences with intentionality\nReflect on how conference interactions impact school-family partnerships and student success\n\nEarly childhood educators\, school leaders\, and family engagement staff leave with actionable ideas to make conferences more personalized\, purposeful\, and empowering for all stakeholders. This edWebinar supports stronger home-school collaboration and helps teachers build confidence in engaging families as true partners in the learning process. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Tricia H. Shelton is a nationally recognized expert in early childhood education\, family engagement\, and equity-centered school leadership. With over two decades of experience as an educator\, K–4 principal\, and higher education faculty member\, she brings a unique blend of classroom expertise and research-informed leadership to her work. \nCurrently an Assistant Professor at Slippery Rock University\, Dr. Shelton’s scholarship focuses on inclusive practices and dismantling systemic inequities that impact marginalized children and families. Her work empowers future educators to lead with cultural responsiveness\, empathy\, and a strong sense of social justice. A passionate advocate for family-school partnerships\, Dr. Shelton is dedicated to helping educators build meaningful\, affirming relationships with families that support student success and create thriving school communities. \n\n \nAbout the Moderator \nStephanie Roselli is the Executive Editor at Gryphon House\, the leading publisher of educational resources for teachers and parents\, where she acquires and develops the latest books from today’s top early childhood experts. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nGryphon House is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bookchats20250806/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Family and Community Engagement,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:Feedback with Purpose: Preparing Students for Future Success with the RISE Model
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jodie Donner\, Senior Instructional Designer\, Committee for Children; and Emily Wray\, Creator\, RISE Model for Meaningful Feedback \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. \nUnlock the power of human skills to transform your students’ futures! Join us for an energizing edWebinar that reveals why leadership in higher education values skills like metacognition\, adaptability\, and empathy\, even more than technical knowledge—and how you can build these skills right now in your high school classrooms. \nWhat you gain: \n\nProven classroom practices that seamlessly weave human skills into any subject area\nStep-by-step guidance on using the RISE (Reflect\, Inquire\, Suggest\, and Elevate) peer-to-peer feedback model\, so students practice strategic thinking and constructive feedback with purpose\nReal-world success stories showing how RISE prepares learners for college\, career\, and life beyond the classroom\n\nDr. Jodie Donner\, from Committee for Children\, and Emily Wray\, the creator of the RISE Model for Meaningful Feedback\, share how to guide students in effective peer conversations\, embed high-impact feedback loops\, and accelerate skill growth across all content areas. You hear about ready-to-use strategies that empower students as they prepare for postsecondary success in college and career readiness. \nEducators\, including classroom teachers\, as well as school and district administrators—and all individuals committed to preparing students with the essential communication\, collaboration\, and critical-thinking skills necessary for postsecondary success—are strongly encouraged to view. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Jodie Donner is an award-winning learning experience developer and educator currently working as a Senior Instructional Designer at Committee for Children. Having spent 25 years in education\, Dr. Donner has co-created a technology course for preservice teachers\, co-designed and led professional learning aimed at the equitable advancement of computer science education for underserved students\, and now creates engaging learning opportunities that support human skill development in K-12 students. Building professional learning communities and supporting the work of classroom educators is a prominent focus of her work\, presentations\, and publications. \n \nEmily Wray is an educator\, communications specialist\, and the creator of the RISE Model for Meaningful Feedback—a widely adopted framework used in organizations and institutions around the world to strengthen how people give and receive feedback. With a background in media communications and instructional design\, Emily has spent over a decade helping leaders\, educators\, and teams build trust\, improve collaboration\, and communicate with clarity. Her work bridges theory and practice\, offering practical tools that foster real growth. Today\, she leads RISE with the mission of making feedback more thoughtful\, actionable\, and human. \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\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/ccss20250806/
CATEGORIES:College and Career Readiness,Communication Skills,Social-Emotional Learning,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:Music Supports STEAM Learning in Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lili M. Levinowitz\, Ph.D.\, Director of Research\, Music Together Worldwide\, and Professor Emerita of Music Education\, Rowan University\nModerated by Lisa Chouteau\, Senior Video Producer\, Music Together Worldwide \nSponsored by Music Together Worldwide \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nFull STEAM ahead! Educators recognize that curricular integration is the most efficient\, effective\, and authentic way to support children’s learning in multiple domains. STEAM (science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and math) learning is becoming common in early elementary education as increasingly more educators are seeing the benefits of integrating arts-based education with learning in other core curricular areas. \nIn this edWebinar\, viewers come to understand how music can support young children’s learning in science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics—all while developing their innate music capacity. Viewers gain concrete ideas on ways to use developmentally appropriate music activities to support STEAM learning in enjoyable and holistic ways and discover new songs and activities they can add to their lessons right away. Direct connections with STEAM-related national learning standards are made. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of particular interest to educators working with preschoolers\, kindergartners\, and first graders\, but all early childhood educators will leave inspired by the power of music to support learning. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \n​​​​Lili M. Levinowitz\, Ph.D. is Director of Research at Music Together Worldwide and Professor Emerita of Music Education at Rowan University. She is the co-author of Music Together\, the first early childhood music education program to start at birth and to focus on the involvement of parents and caregivers in children’s music learning. Music Together classes are now found in over 3\,000 communities across 40 countries. Dr. Levinowitz has trained thousands of Music Together teachers and has been actively involved in teaching very young children and graduate students for decades. As an international leader on early childhood music education\, her articles appear frequently in journals and online\, and she is a sought-after presenter on early childhood music education. She is the Early Childhood Music and Movement Association’s (ECMMA) 2024 Hall of Honor Inductee\, recognizing her lifetime of achievement with worldwide influence on music and movement education.  \n \nAbout the Moderator \nLisa Chouteau is the Music in Early Learning edWebinar series host. She is the Senior Video Producer and Manager of Video Production at Music Together Worldwide and holds a B.S. in business administration\, training\, and development from The College of New Jersey. Lisa is also an Emmy Award-winning television producer of public affairs and educational programming for public television and cable networks across the country.  \nJoin the Music in Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nMusic Together® is the leader in early childhood music education. Our curriculum and enrichment resources have decades of research behind them\, in both music education and child development. As the first organization to hold music classes for the youngest learners\, and the first to include parents\, we have been pioneers in early childhood music education since day one. First offered in 1987\, our music classes\, curricula\, and enrichment resources for children birth through kindergarten help little ones develop their innate musicality and much\, much more—when Music Together is offered by a school\, music becomes a powerful learning tool. From private and public preschools\, to pre-kindergarten programs\, Head Start\, childcare centers\, and in-home daycares\, our award-winning music and developmentally appropriate activities have been found to raise the overall quality of children’s early learning.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/music20250807/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Music for Early Learning,PreK-K Programs,STEM/STEAM
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SUMMARY:Heroes Within: A Framework for Empowering Students to Own Their Learning Journeys
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Aaron Hansen\, Educator\, International Speaker\, Coach\, and Author \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. \nAll too often\, students sit passively in compliance\, “doing school\,” doing just enough to get by. Others lack the motivation to even try. In this edWebinar\, you learn how to shift students’ mindsets from one of compliance\, apathy\, and even victimization to a new story of hope where they become the hero in their own story. Help learners have purpose\, ownership\, and the courage to try\, persevere\, and develop a strong sense of self-efficacy and motivation. \nViewers: \n\nLearn part of the framework they can use to help students start taking ownership today\nExplore how to help students track their own progress and make decisions about how to get better\nBe reinspired and reinvigorated for their profession\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, school leaders\, coaches\, school counselors\, and any educator interested in helping kids’ motivation and ownership. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAaron Hansen is an expert in professional learning communities (PLCs)\, Response to Intervention (RTI)\, and student empowerment. He is a highly sought-after international speaker\, strategic consultant\, coach\, and author. He has been featured on CNN\, ABC\, FOX News\, and BBC as an innovator and thought leader in U.S. education. As a principal of a turnaround middle school\, Aaron has lived the work to award-winning levels. He uses compelling stories paired with educational and psychological research and practical strategies to help teachers empower their students as the heroes of their own learning journey\, ready to face life’s challenges. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Inspire Learning & Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \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/learning20250811/
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Growth Mindset and Culture,Student Agency and Voice,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Math and STEM Walks: Inquiry-Based Learning Experiences that Engage All Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Koshi Dhingra\, Former College Professor\, Current Founder and CEO\, talkSTEM \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. \nHow can you use everyday settings like parks\, playgrounds\, and neighborhoods to get students engaged and excited about math and STEM? In this edWebinar\, Dr. Koshi Dhingra\, founder and CEO of the nonprofit organization talkSTEM\, explores place-based learning strategies that engage students in real-world\, inquiry- and observation-based learning experiences. \nStarting with quick virtual math and STEM walks\, Dr. Dhingra then shares how teachers can develop walk stops on their own campuses—and even help students to create their own math and STEM walks. She also shows how each walk is closely connected to essential curricular concepts\, strengthening both student engagement and student achievement. \nViewers leave with: \n\nAn overview of research findings on the learning outcomes of math and STEM walks\nAn understanding of design methods for creating engaging\, effective walks\nDesign worksheets for creating custom math and STEM walks\nFree access to a video library with almost 300 math and STEM walk stops\n\nGive math and STEM the opportunity to leap off the page and into the real world with fun\, interactive walks that bring math and STEM to life for all learners! All educators with an interest in math and STEM—especially K-8 classroom teachers\, curriculum directors\, and instructional leaders—are encouraged to view this edWebinar. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Koshi Dhingra is the founder and CEO of talkSTEM\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making STEM learning engaging for all children and helping educators more effectively develop the future generation of STEM leaders. Dr. Dhingra received an undergraduate degree from the National University of Singapore and a doctorate in science education from Teachers College\, Columbia University. Her research focused on connecting formal and informal educational opportunities for over 20 years. She has years of experience teaching at the middle and high school levels and in teacher education programs. She previously served as a Director of the Science and Engineering Education Center at the University of Texas at Dallas. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nJoin the Inspire Learning & Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \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/learning20250812/
CATEGORIES:Environment and Nature,Inquiry-Based Learning,Mathematics,STEM/STEAM
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SUMMARY:Best Practices and Tips for Webinar Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lisa Schmucki\, Founder and CEO of edWeb.net; and Jerri Kemble\, National Academic Advisor and Evangelist for ClassLink \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWebinars have become one of the most popular marketing channels for solution providers. Hosting thought leadership and professional learning webinars is a great way for a company at any stage\, particularly in these challenging times\, to engage with educators for brand recognition\, lead generation\, content marketing\, market insights\, and nurturing relationships with education experts and leaders. \nView an edWebinar with Lisa Schmucki\, founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, and Jerri Kemble\, National Academic Advisor and Evangelist for ClassLink. Lisa shares lessons learned from over 15 years as the founder who launched professional learning webinars as a major media marketing channel. Lisa and Jerri provide tips for getting the best results from webinar marketing\, especially with school leaders and administrators. They also show how ClassLink works in partnership with AASA\, CoSN\, and edWeb to host a series of “EmpowerED Superintendents” webinars for superintendents and education leaders. \nThis edWebinar is of interest to education companies and associations that want to strengthen their webinar marketing efforts for success. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLisa Schmucki is the founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, an award-winning professional learning network that provides peer-to-peer learning for a global community of 1 million educators. edWeb hosts online PLCs\, webinars\, and podcasts on the widest and deepest range of professional learning topics\, providing more choice\, voice\, flexibility\, and accessibility for all staff. edWeb has won 10 SIIA CODiE Awards and the 2024 EdTech Digest Award for Professional Development Learning Solution. \nLisa has 40 years of experience in educational publishing\, media\, and online learning. She serves on the Board of NCTET (National Coalition for Technology in Education & Training)\, the Expert Network for ERDI (Education Research and Development Institute)\, the Project Tomorrow SpeakUp Council\, the EdSAFE Industry Council\, and the SIIA AI Transparency Working Group. She is a graduate of Princeton University and has a master’s degree from the Stern School of Business at NYU. Lisa is featured in InnovateHERS: Why Purpose-Driven Women Rise to the Top by Barbara Kurshan and Kathy Hurley. \n \nJerri Kemble is an accomplished leader in the field of educational technology\, best known for her innovative approach and dedication to positive change. Jerri has been honored with several prestigious awards throughout her career\, recognizing her seasoned leadership and impact. These accolades include Kansas School Counselor of the Year\, eSchool News Tech-Savvy Superintendent\, Kansas State University’s Educational Administration Student of the Year\, and Technology Leader of the Year by Tech and Learning Magazine. \nAs the National Academic Advisor and Evangelist for ClassLink and co-host of the LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in Education podcast\, Jerri continues to impact the educational landscape profoundly. Her passion for pushing boundaries and fostering meaningful change shines through in all her endeavors. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the edFocus community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/edfocus20250813/
CATEGORIES:Education Marketing,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Make Every Math Skill Count: Insights for Education Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Gene Kerns\, Chief Academic Officer\, Renaissance; and Michelle Stie\, Vice President of Program Design & Innovation\, National Math and Science Initiative \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. \nMath is a “ruthlessly cumulative” subject\, and missing even a single critical skill can greatly impact students’ future learning. How does the cumulative nature of mathematics impact instruction? And how can leaders help their teams to fully understand the progression of skills across grade levels—and leverage this knowledge in the classroom? \nJoin this edWebinar for the answers\, as experts from Renaissance and the National Math and Science Initiative share resources and strategies that leaders can use in the new school year. You understand how best to help your teachers: \n\nBuild greater math confidence and pedagogical expertise\nPrioritize essential skills and address missing prerequisites this fall\nMake grade-level content more meaningful and engaging to students\nIncrease motivation by promoting a culture of belonging in math\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 math directors\, instructional coaches\, interventionists\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \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 \nMichelle Stie is Vice President of Program Design & Innovation for the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI). She leads NMSI’s professional development program for school leaders and teachers\, focusing on improving STEM performance and opportunity in NMSI’s partner districts. Michelle joined NMSI in 2011 after 18 years in classroom and leadership positions. \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 \nAs a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 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/mathskills20250813/
CATEGORIES:Mathematics,Professional Development,Student Engagement and Motivation,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:The Parent Magnet Method: A Step-by-Step Marketing Plan to Grow Your ECE Programs' Enrollment
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Meghan Cornwell\, Head of US Marketing\, Famly; and Adrienne Shannon\, US Marketing Manager\, Famly \nSponsored by Famly \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nYou became a childcare educator because you love children and believe in the power of early learning. Marketing probably wasn’t part of your original plan—and that’s perfectly okay. \nBut in today’s competitive early education landscape\, you need more families to find and choose your program. That doesn’t mean becoming a marketing expert. It means learning how to authentically communicate the heart of what you do every day—online and offline. In this practical\, down-to-earth edWebinar made just for educators\, you learn: \n\nTips to help you connect with the right families in your community\nHow to define—and promote—what makes your center stand out\nFree online\, offline\, and in-person strategies (plus free tools to help)\nHow to track what’s working\, so you can stop what’s not—and spend more time doing what matters most: providing high-quality care\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is for early childhood directors of all experience levels\, whether you’re confident with marketing or just getting started. You leave with a clear plan\, practical tools\, and renewed confidence to grow your enrollment. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMeghan Cornwell is the Head of US Marketing at Famly\, a role she began in January 2025. She brings a decade of experience in early childhood education marketing\, including roles in national nonprofits\, B-corps\, and as a consultant. She has also produced three podcasts focused on early childhood education. Meghan is deeply passionate about improving the experience of both families and educators and firmly believes that childcare should be affordable and accessible to all. Meghan holds a dual degree in communications and theatre from Virginia Wesleyan University. She lives in Richmond\, Virginia\, with her husband and six-year-old son. \n \nAdrienne Shannon is the US Marketing Manager for Famly. She is a regular contributor to Famly’s articles\, webinars\, and has interviewed many experts in the field of early childhood all around the world. Adrienne graduated from NYU and completed a master’s program at the University of Copenhagen. She lived in Denmark for four years\, where she joined Famly. She has now returned stateside\, and continues to be a part of the Famly team in Arlington\, VA. With a background in psychology\, communication\, and marketing\, she loves supporting the most important part of a person’s life: early childhood. You can often find her looking at photos and watching videos of her nieces and nephews. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Early Childhood Learning Solutions community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFamly is a global leader in all-in-one childcare management platforms. Famly is designed to help owners and directors run their childcare businesses with ease. From streamlined reporting and billing\, to ratio tracking\, to seamless family communication in 130+ languages\, we make childcare operations more efficient—so you can focus on what truly matters: interacting with and teaching the children. \nUnlike traditional software\, Famly goes beyond admin. We believe it takes a village\, and that village needs to collaborate and communicate consistently. Famly connects staff and families\, increasing engagement and highlighting the high-quality care in your program. And because we believe in a better future for early childhood education\, we advocate for increased investment in the sector worldwide.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20250814/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Family and Community Engagement,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:Math Without Barriers: A Universal Design for Learning Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Oscar Perales\, Ed.D.\, Speaker\, Thought Leader\, and STEM Specialist\, Amplify \nSponsored by Amplify \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin us for an interactive edWebinar on creating a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) classroom where math is approachable and engaging for all students. Discover practical strategies and innovative approaches to designing math instruction that taps into students’ natural curiosity and assets while adjusting to different learning needs and abilities. Gain insights on implementing UDL principles to provide access to grade-level math for every student. \nYou walk away inspired and equipped to transform your math classroom into a dynamic learning environment where every student’s thinking is cultivated\, celebrated\, and thriving. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Oscar Perales is a speaker\, thought leader\, and STEM product specialist at Amplify. He’s passionate about utilizing technology in the classroom to empower the teaching and learning experience\, providing opportunities for discourse in a visually creative way\, and providing students with a voice and ownership of their thinking. Dr. Perales works with educators across the United States to improve instructional techniques and optimize the use of innovative digital resources. His expertise in curriculum design\, instructional strategies\, and data-driven decision making has helped students of all backgrounds and abilities achieve positive outcomes. \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 \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/mathskills20250818/
CATEGORIES:Mathematics,Universal Design for Learning
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SUMMARY:News Literacy in Action: Getting Students to Think and Write Like Journalists
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Brittney Smith\, Director of District Fellowships\, 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. \nStudents are exposed to relentless news cycles and have more options than ever for consuming information. By pulling back the curtain on how journalism works\, you can give students power over what they consume while equipping them with tools to write their own credible stories. \nJoin us for an edWebinar and build a toolkit that will teach students the process behind standards-based reporting and how to tap into their own narrative nonfiction writing skills! The News Literacy Project’s Dr. Brittney Smith provides resources and strategies that focus on: \n\nAcknowledging the importance of a free press to an informed public\nUnderstanding why professional and ethical standards are necessary to produce quality journalism\nDiscerning credible information and sources\n\nViewers get a detailed look at free teaching tools on the Checkology® virtual classroom. Lessons including Practicing Quality Journalism\, Be the Editor\, and What is News? help students develop key news literacy competencies while stepping into the shoes of journalists themselves. \nYou also learn about the Newsroom to Classroom program\, which connects educators with professional journalists for live or virtual visits. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Brittney Smith is a Director of District Fellowships at the News Literacy Project. Dr. Smith 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 and a master’s degree in teaching science to adolescents and young adults from Mount St. Joseph University. She completed her doctorate in educational practice and innovation with a STEM focus at the University of South Carolina. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the News Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThe News Literacy Project\, a nonpartisan\, national education nonprofit\, provides programs and resources for educators and the public to teach\, learn and share the abilities needed to be smart\, active consumers of news and information and equal and engaged participants in a democracy.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/newsliteracy20250819/
CATEGORIES:Communication Skills,English, Language Arts, Writing,Ethics,Media Literacy
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SUMMARY:Reading Intervention That Works: Practical Steps for Immediate Impact
DESCRIPTION:Presented by 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 \n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nTake the guesswork out of reading intervention! Join us for a dynamic edWebinar where you learn how to build flexible interventions that are guided by data and aligned with the Science of Reading. We follow Maria\, a third grader\, to explore teacher-led strategies that meet diverse student needs and ensure every learner receives the targeted support they need to thrive. \nIn this edWebinar\, you learn how to: \n\nDesign explicit\, systematic instruction rooted in the five components of literacy to build strong reading foundations\nUse engaging\, meaningful texts to increase motivation and deepen comprehension\nApply formative assessments and real-time data to target instruction and monitor progress\nDeliver just-right support without lowering expectations\, helping every student grow with confidence\n\nPerfect for both K-5 school leaders and teachers\, this session demonstrates how formative assessments and reporting tools can bring clarity and precision to the intervention process and accelerate reading growth. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \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-capacity20250820/
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Early Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Thinking Outside the Prize Box: Navigating Challenging Behaviors in Today’s Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Adam Holland\, Ph.D.\, Implementation Specialist\, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\nModerated by Stephanie Roselli\, Executive Editor\, Gryphon House \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Adam Holland\, author and Implementation Specialist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, talks about how to prevent and address challenging behaviors in the classroom. Using motivation as a framework\, viewers learn how to reduce challenging behavior by building stronger relationships\, improving children’s abilities\, and making simple changes to the classroom environment. \nDr. Holland’s presentation\, filled with humor and stories from his own time in the classroom\, provides tips and tricks that teachers can immediately apply in their spaces while also helping them understand why they work\, equipping them to meet new challenges in the future as well. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK through elementary teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAdam Holland\, Ph.D.\, is an Implementation Specialist at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A former preschool and elementary teacher\, Dr. Holland is the Chair Emeritus of the International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute and currently works on the U.S. Department of Education-funded STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education center and projects funded by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services\, focused on improving outcomes for young children and their families. His areas of interest include challenging behaviors\, progressions-based pedagogies\, and implementation science. In his spare time\, Dr. Holland enjoys napping and forgetting why he walked into a room. His first book\, Thinking Outside the Prize Box: Navigating Challenging Behaviors in Today’s Classroom\, comes out September 1st. \n\n \nAbout the Moderator \nStephanie Roselli is the Executive Editor at Gryphon House\, the leading publisher of educational resources for teachers and parents\, where she acquires and develops the latest books from today’s top early childhood experts. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nGryphon House is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bookchats20250820/
CATEGORIES:Behavior Challenges and Support,Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:Reshaping Math Assessment: A Practical and Visionary Conversation for Stimulating Change
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Steve Leinwand\, Principal Research Analyst\, American Institutes for Research; and Jay Meadows\, Former Educator\, Current CEO\, Exemplars \nSponsored by Exemplars \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin renowned mathematics educator and former NCSM President Steve Leinwand\, along with Exemplars CEO Jay Meadows\, for a candid and thought-provoking conversation on the current and future state of math assessment. Together\, they explore critical questions such as: Why do we assess math? For whom are we assessing—students\, parents\, teachers\, schools\, districts\, or states? What do we truly do with the information we collect? And\, what are the greatest challenges with the current system of math assessment? \nThis serves as the foundation for an engaging exchange about what an ideal—or at least a much stronger and impactful—system of math assessment looks like\, and why these changes are essential to meet broader educational and societal needs. \nAs we challenge traditional assessment models—from classroom-based unit tests to state-mandated assessments to the ACT\, SAT\, and AP exams—and describe what ideal mathematics assessments could look like\, viewers learn about effective formative assessments and performance-based questions that more closely align with high-quality teaching and rich mathematical understanding. \nSteve and Jay discuss practical steps to overcome current impediments and paint a compelling vision for a more relevant\, equitable\, and transformative assessment landscape. They also spotlight an innovative AI-powered tool that demonstrates what’s possible when technology supports teacher judgment and student learning. \nViewers leave with insights\, inspiration\, and concrete ideas to catalyze changes in assessment at the classroom\, school\, and district levels. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSteve Leinwand is a Principal Research Analyst at AIR\, the American Institutes for Research in Arlington\, VA\, and has over 40 years of leadership positions in mathematics education. He currently serves as a mathematics expert on a wide range of AIR projects that focus on high-quality mathematics instruction\, turning around underperforming schools\, improving adult education\, evaluating programs\, developing assessments\, and providing technical assistance for school improvement. Steve co-authored What the United States Can Learn from Singapore’s World-Class Mathematics System (and what Singapore can learn from the United States. He has spoken and written about effectively implementing the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics\, differentiated learning\, and “What Every School Leader Needs to Know about Making Math Work for All Students.” In addition\, Steve has provided school- and district-level support and technical assistance for the General Electric Foundation’s Ensuring Futures in Education project and the Microsoft Math Partnership. As part of AIR’s assessment program\, Steve has overseen the development and quality review of multiple-choice and constructed-response items for AIR’s contracts with Ohio\, Hawaii\, Delaware\, Minnesota\, South Carolina\, and the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium. \nBefore joining AIR in 2002\, Steve spent 22 years as Mathematics Consultant with the Connecticut Department of Education where he was responsible for the development and oversight of a broad statewide program of activities in K-12 mathematics education including the provision of technical assistance and professional development\, the evaluation of Title 1 and K-12 mathematics programs\, the assessment of student achievement and teacher competency\, and the coordination of statewide mathematics programs and activities. Steve has also served on the NCTM Board of Directors and has been President of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. \nSteve is an author of several mathematics textbooks and has written numerous articles. His books\, Sensible Mathematics: A Guide for School Leaders in the Era of Common Core State Standards and Accessible Mathematics: 10 Instructional Shifts That Raise Student Achievement\, were published by Heinemann in 2012 and 2009\, respectively. Invigorating High School Math: Practical Guidance for Long-Overdue Transformation\, co-written with Eric Milou\, was published by Heinemann in 2021. In addition\, Steve was the awardee of the 2015 National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Glenn Gilbert/Ross Taylor National Leadership Award for outstanding contributions to mathematics education and has been awarded the 2021 NCTM Lifetime Achievement Award. \n \nJay Meadows is the Chief Executive Officer of Exemplars\, a leading force in redefining how students learn to think mathematically. With over 30 years in education\, Jay brings a rare blend of classroom insight and research-driven innovation. A former middle school math and science teacher\, he holds advanced degrees in both teaching and mathematical pedagogy—credentials that reflect his deep commitment to meaningful\, effective math instruction. \nAt Exemplars\, Jay is not only a primary author of performance tasks but also a national thought partner for educators. He leads dynamic professional development experiences across the United States\, helping teachers transform their classrooms with problem-solving\, authentic assessment\, and the practices that research shows make the biggest difference. His mission is bold: to cultivate a generation of learners who can tackle any challenge with confidence and grit. \nJay’s impact extends far beyond U.S. borders. Before his teaching career\, he facilitated diplomatic exchange programs for the U.S. State Department\, partnered with international nonprofits\, and served in the Peace Corps in Kazakhstan. This global lens continues to shape his belief in education as a force for empowerment and equity. \n\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 \nExemplars provides performance tasks\, rubrics\, and student anchor papers for schools and districts in Math and Science. Our performance material engages students and promotes reasoning\, critical thinking\, communication\, and problem solving. Our performance tasks are classroom tested and may be used for assessment\, instruction\, and professional development. Exemplars’ supplemental resources are research based and designed to meet state and national standards.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20250820/
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Mathematics
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SUMMARY:Successful Structured Literacy Lessons: A Blueprint for Clarity and Confidence for Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Stacy Hurst\, Professor of Reading\, Southern Utah University; Papae Wymore\, Lecturer of Education\, Central College (IA); and Dr. Vicki Piquette\, Assistant Professor Of Education\, School Of Education\, Reading\, Language\, And Literacy\, Colorado State University Pueblo \nSponsored by Reading Horizons \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nTeaching reading shouldn’t feel overwhelming or leave you guessing what to do next. Yet for many educators\, finding resources that connect the Science of Reading to classroom practice is time consuming and frustrating. \nJoin Stacy Hurst\, Professor of Reading at Southern Utah University\, and her colleagues for a practical\, engaging edWebinar designed to simplify structured literacy instruction. You discover: \n\nThe essential components of a structured literacy lesson\nInstructional routines that save time and increase student engagement\nHow to connect explicit phonics instruction to meaningful reading and writing activities\n\nLeave with the confidence\, clarity\, and actionable strategies you need to deliver powerful\, research-based reading instruction—starting your very next lesson. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, education technology leaders\, and those in literacy and reading roles. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nStacy Hurst is an Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at Southern Utah University\, where she teaches courses in literacy and early childhood education. She also serves as one of six members of the Science of Reading Faculty for the state of Utah. Stacy holds degrees in sociology and elementary education\, as well as a master’s degree in education. Over her 20-plus years as an educator\, she has been a first-grade teacher\, ELL teacher\, literacy coach\, and reading specialist. Her extensive experience includes coordinating and providing interventions for struggling readers and training teachers in structured approaches to literacy instruction. Stacy is the Chief Academic Advisor for Reading Horizons\, co-author of a foundational literacy program\, and a founding member of the Utah Literacy Coalition. She is passionate about literacy and believes that learning to read well is a civil right. \n \nPapae Wymore is a professor at Central College in Pella\, Iowa\, where she teaches a range of courses\, including literacy classes. She holds a master’s degree in elementary education along with endorsements in K-8 Reading\, 5-12 Reading\, and a 5-8 Middle School Generalist. Additionally\, she earned an Administrator License and is authorized to serve in PK-12 Principal and PK-12 Special Education Supervisor. With over 20-plus years in education\, Papae has served in preparing pre-service teachers\, as a kindergarten teacher\, and a middle school at-risk coordinator and exploratory teacher. \nShe is a founding member and President of The Reading League Iowa. She serves on the Literacy Leadership Team and the Model Code of Ethics for Educators Team for the Iowa Association of Colleges for Teacher Education\, and on the Iowa Reading Research Center Advisory Council. Additionally\, Papae is a consultant and advisory member for Reading Horizons. \n \nDr. Vicki Piquette is an accomplished educator with over 18 years of experience in online\, hybrid\, and in-person instruction\, specializing in reading\, language\, and literacy. As a faculty member at Colorado State University Pueblo\, Dr. Piquette is deeply committed to preparing future educators and equipping current teachers with the skills to excel in reading\, writing\, and literacy instruction. She has presented at national conferences on diverse topics\, including course design\, literacy partnerships with school districts\, and a structured literacy approach to language education. A passionate advocate for lifelong learning\, Dr. Piquette continually explores new\, research-driven strategies to elevate teacher effectiveness and students’ educational outcomes. \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 \nReading Horizons empowers educators to eradicate illiteracy with effective\, tech-enabled foundational reading instruction that helps students achieve reading proficiency. By aligning with the latest advancements in the Science of Reading\, it supports educators\, schools\, and students with effective literacy solutions. Learn more at readinghorizons.com.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20250820/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Teaching Core Science with STEM: More Than a Supplement
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Hope Thompson\, Former Science Teacher\, Current Program Operations Manager\, NextWaveSTEM \nSponsored by NextWaveSTEM \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar explores using STEM approaches\, topics\, and technologies to bring new life to core science classes. As instructional time\, resources\, and funding become increasingly focused on core subjects\, teachers\, principals\, and district leaders can find ways to bring innovative STEM experiences to students while fulfilling state standards. \nTopics include integrating the engineering design process\, structuring lessons to increase student engagement and inquiry\, and emerging technologies that relate to core standards\, such as hydroponics and smart circuitry. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nHope Thompson is the Program Operations Manager at NextWaveSTEM. She is a former elementary science teacher in Baltimore and Chicago Public Schools and has also held roles in instruction and curriculum design for robotics courses for students from Pre-K to third grade. At NextWaveSTEM\, she oversees the implementation of STEM programs across the country as well as the ever-growing NextWaveSTEM curriculum catalog. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the STEM Learning: Full STEAM Ahead community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nNextWaveSTEM is profoundly dedicated to delivering innovative and cutting-edge resources and programs specifically designed for STEAM/CTE education. Our mission centers on inspiring the next generation of innovators\, equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need for tomorrow’s challenges and achieving this by integrating exciting emerging technologies\, such as drones\, into K-12 education\, making learning not only more engaging but also highly relevant. Our offerings include comprehensive curriculum support tailored to educators\, professional development workshops that empower teachers\, and hands-on learning experiences that ignite students’ passion for STEM disciplines. By providing these essential tools and experiences\, we aim to prepare students for successful future careers in diverse STEAM/CTE fields\, fostering critical thinking\, creativity\, and problem-solving skills. At NextWaveSTEM\, we believe that by nurturing young minds today\, we can help cultivate the visionary leaders and pioneering innovators of tomorrow. Our commitment to excellence in STEM education is unwavering as we pave the way for a brighter future.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/stem20250821/
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Inquiry-Based Learning,Science,STEM/STEAM
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SUMMARY:Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Effective Strategies for Integrating General Education and Special Education Support
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jaymi Brumfield\, Special Education Administrator\, Teays Valley Local Schools (OH); and Stacy Hunt\, Former Special Education Teacher\, Current Customer Success Manager\, Level Data \nSponsored by Level Data \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nCreating inclusive classrooms takes teamwork\, clear communication\, and a shared understanding of student support. Yet too often\, general and special education teams operate in parallel rather than in partnership. This edWebinar provides practical guidance to help bridge that gap without increasing your workload. \nJoin Jaymi Brumfield\, Special Education Administrator from Ohio\, and Stacy Hunt\, an experienced educator and former special education teacher\, as they share tried-and-true strategies\, classroom examples\, and a flexible framework for providing accommodations and modifications across all grade levels. \nJoin us to learn: \n\nThe difference between accommodations vs. modifications (and why it matters)\nOne district’s practical framework for clarifying support expectations across student needs\nClassroom-ready examples across elementary\, middle\, and high school settings\nHow inclusive planning prevents behavior challenges and increases success\nHow to ensure documentation is accessible\, accurate\, and ready for accountability\n\nWhether you’re a K-12 general education teacher seeking clarity or a special education interventionist wanting stronger collaboration\, this edWebinar is for you. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJaymi Brumfield has been in the field of special education for over 25 years. She is the Special Education Director for Teays Valley Local Schools in Pickaway\, Ohio. She serves on several committees at the county and state levels\, promoting and advocating for disability awareness and inclusivity. In her spare time\, she enjoys traveling and yoga. \n \nStacy Hunt is a seasoned special education professional and Customer Success Manager at Brolly (by Level Data)\, bringing over six years of experience in the edtech space. With a background in special education and a passion for student-centered solutions\, Stacy bridges the gap between technology and teaching. She partners with schools and districts to ensure the implementation and meaningful use of edtech tools that support diverse learner needs. \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 \nIn K–12\, data is everywhere but it’s not always accurate\, connected\, or actionable. We provide district leadership teams and administrators with data they can trust: standardized\, validated\, and seamlessly integrated across systems. By connecting every point of information—from enrollment and attendance to IEP service minutes and districtwide purchases—to strategic goals\, we equip leadership teams with the insights they need to measure progress\, align stakeholders\, and maximize student impact. With our tools\, educators gain not only visibility but the confidence to make informed decisions that drive meaningful\, measurable outcomes.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20250821/
CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education,MTSS,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Mathematical Minds in Action: Implementing CCSS Math Practices and NCTM Process Standards
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kateri Thunder\, Ph.D.\, Educational Coach\, Consultant\, Author\, and Researcher \nSponsored by Sadlier \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar helps educators intentionally develop students’ capacity to think and act like mathematicians\, beyond mastering content alone. Being a mathematical thinker and doer requires complex proficiencies such as reasoning\, problem solving\, communicating\, modeling\, strategic decision making\, and using precise mathematical language. These practices are essential for deep understanding and long-term success. \nIn this session\, we: \n\nUnpack the connections between the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematical Practice and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Process Standards\nExamine the research that supports teaching these proficiencies as central to effective math instruction\nExplore how Progress in Mathematics (Grades K–5) translates these practices into clear\, actionable instructional strategies\n\nEducators gain insights into how to shift math instruction from rote procedures to meaningful problem solving and discourse. The edWebinar also highlights classroom strategies and resources that support diverse learners in building strong mathematical habits of mind. \nView this session for practical takeaways you can apply immediately\, a deeper understanding of mathematical practices\, and tools to enhance engagement and achievement for all students. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-5 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, education technology leaders\, and curriculum and instruction directors and coordinators. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKateri Thunder\, Ph.D.\, is an educational coach\, consultant\, author\, and researcher who helps translate research into practice and has contributed to Sadlier’s PreK and Math programs. \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\nWith 200 years of trusted experience\, Sadlier empowers K–12 educators to shape the future with proven\, research-based programs that drive student success.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20250821/
CATEGORIES:Common Core,Mathematics,Problem-Based Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T130000
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SUMMARY:Digital Literacy and Well-Being for K-8: New Lessons from Common Sense Media
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Eisha Buch\, Former Educator\, Current Head of Teaching and Learning\, Common Sense Media; and Erikk Henderson-Hood\, Education Content Manager\, Common Sense Media\nModerated by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr. Regional Manager\, Midwest\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWith AI tools in kids’ pockets\, deepfakes in their feeds\, and new platforms emerging monthly\, yesterday’s digital citizenship lessons aren’t enough to prepare them for tomorrow’s challenges. Join Eisha Buch\, former educator and current Head of Teaching and Learning at Common Sense Media\, as she unveils Common Sense Media’s NEW Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum—designed specifically for the realities that students face today. \nWhether you’re new to digital literacy education or have been using Common Sense’s previous curriculum\, this edWebinar shows you how to help students not just consume digital content safely\, but also think critically\, create responsibly\, and maintain their well-being in an increasingly complex online world. Viewers leave with: \n\nAn in-depth understanding of the updated curriculum and new lessons that cover everything from healthy habits to online harms\, the impact of AI\, combating misinformation\, managing digital overwhelm\, understanding algorithmic influence\, and building positive and nurturing relationships\, online and off\nSeamless transition strategies for educators already using Common Sense materials\nPractical classroom implementation tips that work with your existing schedule\n\nAs you prepare for the new school year\, we’ve got you covered with research-backed resources\, ready-to-use lessons\, and the support you need to tackle these essential topics from day one. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-8 teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nEisha Buch has over 15 years of experience in K-12 education. As Head of Teaching and Learning\, she is the lead architect of Common Sense Media’s new Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum. Her work focuses on supporting young people’s relationships to and through technology\, helping them think critically about both the opportunities and challenges it presents. Eisha’s expertise lies in building successful research-based programs and curricula that promote media literacy\, well-being\, and civic engagement for school-based communities. As an educator\, parent\, and first-hand user of tech-ish things\, she couldn’t be more committed to helping young people thrive in our tech-filled (and AI-fueled) world. \n \nErikk Henderson-Hood is an Education Content Manager at Common Sense Media\, where he writes lessons\, develops videos\, and collaborates with colleagues\, teachers\, and students to craft an engaging curriculum. Drawing on nearly ten years of classroom teaching at the middle school\, high school\, and college levels\, Erikk is passionate about digital literacy and opportunities to encourage students—and even his own kids—to learn through social games and activities that promote healthy habits both online and offline. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAs Senior Regional Manager\, Jennifer Ehehalt designs and delivers high-quality professional development opportunities for educators across the country. She spotlights thought leaders by creating and moderating conversations on timely topics relevant to digital teaching and learning. When attending Jennifer’s edWeb sessions\, participants know they will leave with concrete strategies from the field\, including how to build a positive school culture\, use straightforward templates to guide challenging conversations\, and implement family engagement ideas. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life. \n\n \n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20250825/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital Citizenship,Digital Learning,Digital Literacy
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SUMMARY:Targeted Literacy Interventions for K-5: Strategies for Boosting Foundational Skills
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Chrisna Perry\, Educational Psychologist\, Founder and CEO\, Comprehensive Learning Services \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. \nTargeted intervention in the elementary grades can resolve many early reading difficulties—and even prevent later reading difficulties. How can we ensure our interventions target the most critical components of literacy and set students up for future reading success? \nJoin Dr. Chrisna Perry\, an educational psychologist specializing in individual and group remediation for students with diverse learning needs\, for this edWebinar as she explores the key elements of effective literacy interventions for grades K-5. Dr. Perry shares: \n\nHow to identify which students may need foundational literacy intervention\nPractical strategies for addressing difficulties with phonological awareness\, phonics\, fluency\, vocabulary\, and comprehension skills in intervention settings\nTechniques for systematic\, explicit intervention in phonological awareness and phonics\nReady-to-use intervention activities for building and practicing key skills such as fluency\, vocabulary\, and comprehension\nInsights for using ongoing assessment to guide foundational skills interventions\n\nViewers are provided with ready-to-go activities that they can use in their own classrooms for small-group or individual differentiation or intervention. All educators with an interest in elementary literacy—especially K-5 classroom teachers\, reading coaches\, intervention specialists\, curriculum directors\, and instructional leaders—are encouraged to view this edWebinar. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Chrisna M. Perry is an educational psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with children who require academic\, social\, and emotional support. In 2006\, Dr. Perry founded Comprehensive Learning Services with the goal of bringing academic and social-emotional healing services to the South Side of Chicago. Today\, Dr. Perry and her team provide individual and group remediation to students with various learning disabilities\, including: dyslexia\, dyscalculia\, language processing disorders\, written expression disorder\, and executive functioning disorder. Dr. Perry received her master’s degree in learning disabilities from Northwestern University in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and her doctorate in educational psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\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\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/literacyhero20250825/
CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T150000
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SUMMARY:The Metacognitive Preschooler
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Richard K. Cohen\, Author and Chief Academic Officer for Secondary Education\, Edison Township Public Schools (NJ); Katie Upshaw\, Author and Preschool Special Education Teacher\, Metuchen School District (NJ); Michele A. Herold\, Author and Integrated Preschool Teacher\, Metuchen School District (NJ); and Kelsee G. Young\, Author and Special Education Preschool Teacher\, Moss School (NJ) \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 edWebinar walks preschool educators and early childhood leaders through one practical metacognitive strategy called “structured SELf-questioning” that enables all PreK-12 students to take control of their emotions\, thinking\, and learning. This session focuses on preschool applications throughout the preschool day and curricula. \nThe presenters provide an overview of the strategy’s brain\, research\, and evidence base while also providing a practical how-to session of the content from The Metacognitive Preschooler\, which won a Silver Medal for Best Indie Book in the Education category (2025 IPPY Awards). The learning outcomes of this edWebinar are centered around how the metacognitive strategy of structured SELf-questioning can be easily used to: \n\nCreate neural pathways and circuitry to promote executive functioning of all students\, no matter how neurodiverse\nEmbed SEL and executive functioning into any already existing daily routine/morning meeting/circle time to promote emotional intelligence and improve self-regulation\nDevelop all students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills across academic content areas as social and emotional contexts by merely sprinkling the strategy on top of any already existing preschool curricular program\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to early childhood teachers\, school leaders\, curriculum directors\, and instructional assistants. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRichard K. Cohen is Chief Academic Officer for Secondary Education at Edison Township Public Schools in New Jersey. He is a former Assistant Superintendent and Principal of Moss School (PreK and kindergarten) in the Metuchen School District in New Jersey. He serves as faculty for Rutgers University in New Brunswick\, New Jersey\, and he is a former Principal of Red Bank Primary School in New Jersey. Rick has served as a leader of social-emotional learning (SEL) at the district\, county\, state\, and national levels. His work infusing academic state standards and SEL skills together with evidence-based character education has won national and state of New Jersey Schools of Character Awards and a National Promising Practice Award from Character.org. \n \nKatie Upshaw is a preschool special education teacher in the Metuchen School District in New Jersey. She fulfills roles as a teacher leader within her current school\, acting as a representative for the teacher union\, chairing the school leadership team\, and actively participating in various district committees. Katie comes from a generational teaching family and has been involved in the classroom since her grandmother and mother were teachers. Her first formal role in special education was as a children’s program coordinator until she received her job in the Metuchen School District. Katie has provided training on social-emotional learning and metacognition at the district\, national\, and international levels through professional organizations. Her informal and formal experience as an educator has only fueled her focus on helping all students succeed! \n \nMichele A. Herold has been an integrated preschool teacher in the Metuchen School District in New Jersey since 2018. She is also an active member of the School Leadership Team. Throughout her teaching career\, Michele has provided training on social-emotional learning and metacognition at the district\, national\, and international levels through professional organizations. Overall\, Michele’s educational philosophy is to create an uplifting\, compassionate\, and nurturing classroom that encourages her students’ confidence\, kindness\, and love for learning! \n \nKelsee G. Young has been a special education preschool teacher at Moss School in Metuchen\, New Jersey\, since 2020. Her educational philosophy is to create a warm and nurturing environment for her students to play\, grow\, and thrive\, upholding compassion over compliance. Kelsee has presented about structured SELf-questioning at Rider University and is a Class Dojo mentor for her school. She is a member of the Metuchen School District’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council\, the Special Education District Leadership Team\, and the School Leadership Team. Kelsee was awarded the Moss School Teacher of the Year Award for the 2023–2024 school year. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Early Childhood Learning Solutions community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \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/earlychildhood20250825/
CATEGORIES:Behavior Challenges and Support,Brain and Learning,Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs,Social-Emotional Learning
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SUMMARY:Supporting Students’ Academic Language Development with the Science of Reading
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Susan Lambert\, EdD\, Host of Science of Reading: The Podcast\, and Chief Academic Officer of Literacy at Amplify \nSponsored by Amplify \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAcademic language is essential for student success—not only in literacy but across all content areas. However\, it often poses significant challenges for many students. This edWebinar examines academic language as more than vocabulary; it encompasses the development of language skills needed to engage with complex texts\, express understanding\, and participate in academic discourse. \nBy the end of this session\, viewers understand the dimensions of academic language and explore research-based strategies for supporting its development through curricula and instruction across content areas. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-5 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nSusan Lambert\, EdD\, is Chief Academic Officer of Literacy at Amplify and host of Science of Reading: The Podcast. Throughout her career\, she has focused on creating high-quality learning environments using evidence-based practices. As the host of Science of Reading: The Podcast\, Susan explores the increasing body of scientific research around how reading is best taught. A former classroom teacher\, administrator\, and curriculum developer\, she’s dedicated to turning theory into best practices that educators can put right to use in the classroom\, and to showcasing national models of reading instruction. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Science of Reading community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAmplify is the original Science of Reading company—we have been doing it for decades! We are pleased to offer a complete and tightly integrated literacy system built on 20+ years of research that ensures you can bring true Science of Reading practices to every point of your instructional journey\, and we now offer the only complete biliteracy suite.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/scienceofreading20250826/
CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Math Fluency: 4 Must-Haves to Support Every Student
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jennifer Bay-Williams\, Professor of Math Education\, University of Louisville \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. \nSpoiler alert: Memorization\, flash cards\, and timed tests are not on this list! So\, what are the must-haves for building students’ math fluency? True mathematics fluency emerges not through rote memorization\, but through a focus on number sense and reasoning. \nIn this edWebinar\, join Dr. Jennifer Bay-Williams\, Professor of Math Education at the University of Louisville in Kentucky and prolific educational author\, for an interactive\, research-informed journey through four must-haves to ensure every student develops procedural fluency with basic facts and beyond. \nViewers: \n\nDeepen their understanding of what fluency looks like in mathematics\nExplore the critical connection between understanding and skill\nExperience explicit strategy instruction as it applies to basic facts and whole number operations\nEnjoy games and routines that support math fluency\n\nWith these must-haves\, educators can ensure every student can build the essential math skills they need to succeed in school and beyond! To help educators implement these must-haves in their own classrooms\, all viewers receive ready-to-use “take-and-teach” math activities. \nAll educators with an interest in improving students’ competence and confidence in mathematics—especially K-8 classroom teachers\, curriculum directors\, and instructional leaders—are encouraged to view this edWebinar. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Jennifer Bay-Williams is an international leader in mathematics education and a prolific author. With over 35 years of K-12 teaching experience\, she has served on the boards of directors for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and TODOS: Equity for All\, as well as served as the President of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE). Her books include the best-selling Math Fact Fluency and the Figuring Out Fluency series; she is also a co-author on the iconic Elementary and Middle School: Teaching Developmentally. Dr. Bay-Williams currently works at the University of Louisville in Kentucky where she coordinates an Elementary Math Specialist online program and works with pre-service and in-service teachers. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \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/math20250826/
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T130000
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SUMMARY:High-Quality Instructional Materials Implementation: Cultivating Buy-In\, Confidence\, and Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Steve Sebelski\, Former Educator\, Current Vice President of Program Design\, UnboundEd; and Edwina Woods\, Former Educator\, Current Curriculum Services Director\, UnboundEd\nModerated by Clay Willis\, Vice President of Marketing and Communications\, UnboundEd \nSponsored by UnboundEd \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nImplementing high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) isn’t simply a policy shift or a checklist; it’s a systemwide shift in behavior\, expectations\, and daily practice grounded in a clear and explicit vision. As an instructional leader\, you play a pivotal role in translating that vision into meaningful change. HQIM success requires navigating both the human and the practical side of change management. \nHow can leaders shift mindsets\, create buy-in\, and lead HQIM implementation as a sustained change management process rather than a one-time rollout? In this edWebinar\, we equip you to: \n\nBuild a deeper understanding of HQIM implementation as a long-term change-management process that goes beyond adoption and rollout to drive sustainable instructional improvement\nRespond effectively to common challenges\, investing in your team and building their confidence in a new initiative\nLeverage concrete strategies for developing productive mindsets\, confidence\, and collaboration through leadership routines\, PLCs\, and high-quality professional learning\n\nJoin us for an engaging\, interactive edWebinar designed to support a transformational approach to HQIM implementation that is meaningful and impactful. Don’t miss this chance to walk away with tools you can use immediately to strengthen your instructional leadership toolbox and improve outcomes for both teachers and students. \nWhat do you get out of this edWebinar? \n\nDistrict Leaders: As a district leader\, you play a pivotal role in driving real and lasting change for student achievement. This edWebinar is designed for you because implementing curricula isn’t just about adopting new materials: it’s about shifting mindsets\, expectations\, and habits. Discover what strategies you need to build trust\, overcome challenges\, and lead change.\nCurriculum and Instruction Specialists: Whether you are a curriculum specialist or instructional specialist\, this edWebinar helps you shift from managing materials to leading meaningful change. You explore mindset barriers\, build stronger team investment\, and walk away with concrete strategies to align planning\, professional development\, and coaching for lasting impact on student academic achievement.\nBuilding Leaders (Principals\, Assistant Principals): You drive effective instruction daily. This edWebinar equips you to shift mindsets\, build buy-in\, and lead your campus team through meaningful\, lasting instructional change beyond surface-level compliance.\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 district leaders\, curriculum and instruction specialists\, and building leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSteve Sebelski heads UnboundEd’s Curriculum Services team. He has 20 years of experience in education\, with particular expertise in organizational change\, mathematics instruction\, and teacher coaching. At UnboundEd\, he has created innovative programs for teachers and leaders and contributed to the development of technology solutions for educators. Prior to his time at UnboundEd\, Steve was an instructional leader and teacher at middle schools in New York\, NY\, and Camden\, NJ. \n \nEdwina Woods is a visionary leader and strong motivator who inspires educators\, school districts\, and students to thrive. As Curriculum Services Director\, Edwina brings more than 25 years of education service and leadership. Before joining UnboundEd\, Edwina was a secondary English language arts teacher\, lead teacher\, mentor teacher\, district instructional coach for ELAR\, assistant principal\, and campus principal. After leaving the principalship\, she joined the Region 10 Education Service Center in Richardson\, Texas\, where she served as a Program Coordinator in Administrative Services. Edwina graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Natchitoches with two bachelor’s degrees—one in social work and the other in psychology. She earned her master’s in education administration from Dallas Baptist University and is currently in her third year of doctoral school at Texas A&M University-Commerce. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nClay Willis is a mission- and results-driven marketing and communications leader committed to making education work for every single learner. As UnboundEd’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications\, Clay advances the organization’s reach and impact by forging meaningful connections with visionary educators. \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 grade-level\, engaging\, affirming\, and meaningful—GLEAM®—instruction. We work side-by-side with teachers\, coaches\, principals\, and district leaders to ensure the success of your instructional vision for exceptional education and improved outcomes. By cultivating the mindsets\, knowledge\, and skills at the heart of truly transformative teaching and learning\, we can break the predictability of historic achievement patterns so all kids thrive.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20250827/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Professional Development
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