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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T140000
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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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SUMMARY:Boost Engagement\, Belonging\, and Regulation with Music and Movement
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Alexia Pendleton\, Kindergarten Teacher\, New York Avenue School\, Atlantic City Public Schools (NJ) \nSponsored by ESGI\, a Riverside Insights Solution \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nStart your school year with purpose\, energy\, and confidence! In this engaging edWebinar\, educator and movement enthusiast Alexia Pendleton shares research-informed and joy-infused strategies for launching a successful school year with music and movement—without burning out by October. \nThrough real-life examples\, viewers explore ways to build strong academic and emotional connections with students from day one\, including: \n\nImplementing simple\, sustainable classroom routines that reduce stress later\nCollecting meaningful baseline data in developmentally appropriate ways\nIntegrating movement and music to support engagement\, regulation\, and belonging\nTracking growth to streamline differentiation and save time\n\nYou walk away with tangible strategies\, a renewed sense of purpose\, and a playlist of go-to classroom moves that make teaching (and learning) more joyful. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-5 educators. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAlexia Pendleton\, also known as The Dancer Teacher\, is a dynamic educator\, award-winning choreographer\, and national speaker who infuses joy\, movement\, and community into everything she does. With a foundation in hip-hop pedagogy and trauma-informed practices\, Alexia empowers educators to build culturally responsive classrooms where students feel safe\, seen\, and celebrated. She is a host of Rules to Engagement\, a talk show for educators\, and a featured presenter at conferences like Elevate Your Classroom\, NJEA\, Born to Teach\, and KnowlejCon. Whether she’s leading kindergartners or coaching teachers\, Alexia leads with rhythm\, love\, and purpose. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \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. \n\n \nESGI is a comprehensive solution designed to support early elementary educators in assessing and monitoring foundational skill development. With an intuitive interface\, ESGI provides real-time data\, empowering teachers\, specialists\, and administrators to track student performance\, intervene early\, and tailor instruction to individual needs. ESGI seamlessly integrates with the MTSS framework\, offering targeted progress monitoring and common formative assessments aligned with curriculum standards. By simplifying intervention strategies\, ESGI helps improve outcomes for students from Pre-K through 2nd grade and beyond\, supporting both general and specialized instructional goals.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/music20250827/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Music for Early Learning,PreK-K Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T150000
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SUMMARY:Nourishing a Strong School Culture with Sustainable Family Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kate Pechacek\, Former Teacher\, Current K12 Strategic Advisor\, TalkingPoints\nModerated by Heather Dooley\, Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Communications\, TalkingPoints \nSponsored by TalkingPoints \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe first weeks of school don’t just launch the year—they set the table for everything that follows. For district and site leaders\, this is a prime window to establish the relationships that nourish a culture of trust\, partnership\, and progress. Whether it’s recognized or not\, families have always been a key ingredient in strong school culture—and the best time to start building those partnerships is now. \nIn this hands-on edWebinar\, you get practical tools to help you serve up sustainable family engagement systems from the very start of the year—both in and around the classroom. \nIn the classroom: \n\nEstablish daily teacher-family communication rhythms\nBuild trust and connection\nPartner with families to support learning\n\nAround the classroom: \n\nDesign systems with families that reinforce classroom success\nCo-create a culture of stability and well-being\nAlign engagement strategies to student outcome goals\n\nWhether you’re still plating your back-to-school plans or already mid-bite\, this session helps you build a solid cultural foundation that will feed student success all year long. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nView part two: 5 Midyear Moves for Family Engagement: What to Keep\, Shift\, or Strengthen\nView part three: Spring Family Engagement That Sets Up Success: Finish Strong\, Launch Stronger \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKate Pechacek currently serves as K12 Strategic Advisor to systems-improving edtech organizations and school districts\, including TalkingPoints\, and is the founder and CEO of OpendoorsEd. Prior to founding OpendoorsEd\, Kate served as Head of Impact at TalkingPoints\, one of several roles she has held in education technology over the last nine years. She began her nearly 30-year career in education as a secondary math teacher. In addition to 15 years as a teacher\, Kate has served in districts nationwide\, holding multiple site and district leadership roles in curriculum\, instruction\, assessment\, and MTSS. She is passionate about ensuring equity\, disrupting predictability\, and narrowing opportunity gaps. \n\n \nAbout the Moderator \nHeather Dooley is the Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Communications at TalkingPoints. She is driven by a deep belief in the power of education to help students realize their full potential and contribute to thriving\, healthy communities. As a public school parent in a diverse district\, Heather has seen firsthand the critical role that access\, inclusion\, and strong school-family partnerships play in student success. Her experience fuels her commitment to fostering meaningful connections between families and schools. Heather brings a strong background in digital marketing\, with nearly a decade dedicated to the nonprofit education sector. Her work has focused on advancing effective school practices and empowering families with the information they need to support learning at home and in their communities. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Community & Family Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nTalkingPoints is an edtech nonprofit dedicated to driving student success by unlocking the power of effective family-school partnerships. TalkingPoints’ communications and family engagement platform provides capacity-building guidance\, time-saving tools\, and universally accessible\, two-way\, text-first communication in more than 150 languages. This unique approach removes barriers like language\, time\, mindset\, and capacity\, fostering positive and purposeful family engagement. Unlike traditional communication tools\, TalkingPoints is purpose-built to improve student outcomes by guiding partnership efforts toward the practices that matter most for student success. The platform empowers educators at every level—from district leaders to classroom teachers—to engage every family\, in their home language\, through barrier-free\, multilingual communication. \n\n \n 
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CATEGORIES:Family and Community Engagement,School Culture/Climate
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SUMMARY:Immersive Learning in Action: Transforming Classrooms with Engagement and Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Alejandro Lozano\, Former Educator\, Current Senior Manager – Responsible Business\, Corporate Social Responsibility\, Verizon; and Phil Birchinall\, FRSA\, Former Educator\, Current Senior Director\, Immersive Content\, Discovery Education \nSponsored by Verizon and Discovery Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin us for an engaging edWebinar designed to bring immersive learning to life in your classroom. In this interactive session\, we explore the principles of immersion and how they can be used to spark curiosity\, deepen understanding\, and drive student engagement across grade levels and content areas. \nEducators: \n\nDiscover how immersive learning tools can transform teaching and learning\nExplore strategies to create safe\, purposeful\, and impactful immersive experiences\nLearn techniques to amplify student engagement and achievement using real-world applications\n\nThis edWebinar features the Discovery Education Immersive Learning platform and highlight innovative resources from Verizon Innovative Learning HQ\, both free to use. Perfect for educators in grades 3–12 who are ready to enhance their teaching practice with cutting-edge\, student-centered approaches. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAlejandro Lozano\, Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility\, has worked in education for the past 12 years and is passionate about working towards bridging the digital divide. At Verizon\, he is part of the Responsible Business team and is charged with leading STEM Content Partnerships for Verizon Innovative Learning that provide participating schools with critical resources and support. Prior to joining Verizon\, Alejandro was a Senior Program Manager at Arizona State University. He received bachelor’s degrees in both supply chain management and business economics from California State University\, Long Beach. Alejandro also holds an MBA from Arizona State University. \n \nPhil Birchinall leads the award-winning Immersive Content team at Discovery Education\, developing ground-breaking apps and content used in classrooms around the world. Phil has been an educator\, edtech entrepreneur\, and innovation leader for over 30 years\, creating and delivering high-impact content into the classroom. Prior to joining Discovery Education\, among other roles\, he was the principal development officer for Europe-wide projects and initiatives\, leading on education innovation across several European countries. Phil was joint founder and Managing Director of Inspyro LTD\, the award-winning immersive content creator\, prior to its acquisition by Discovery Education in 2019. In 2022\, he was named as one of the pioneers of immersive learning. \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\nDiscovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources\, engaging content\, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Through its award-winning digital textbooks\, multimedia resources\, and the largest professional learning network of its kind\, Discovery Education is transforming teaching and learning and improving academic achievement around the globe.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learning20250902/
CATEGORIES:Augmented and Virtual Reality,Game-Based Learning,STEM/STEAM,Student Engagement and Motivation,Travel and Virtual Experiences
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SUMMARY:Investing in Student Wellness: Attendance Gains\, Behavior Breakthroughs\, and the Telehealth ROI
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Victor Martin\, Executive Director of Student Services\, Alexandria City Public Schools (VA); Laura Smith\, Principal\, ILO Group; and Michelle Weinraub\, Chief Health Officer\, Cherry Creek Schools (CO)\nModerated by Dr. Jayme Banks\, VP of Strategic Partnerships\, Hazel Health \nSponsored by Hazel Health \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nIn schools facing rising mental health needs\, telehealth expands the continuum of supports—increasing access to foster earlier intervention—without overburdening staff. Hazel Health’s national panel features district leaders who implement telehealth as an evidence-based strategy to meet the needs of every student while driving improvement in key domains of student success\, like attendance and behavior. \nJoin this edLeader Panel to discover how integrating mental health care keeps students in class and engaged and learn how effective funding strategies sustain programs in budgets. Viewers: \n\nExplore how telehealth integrates with MTSS and existing systems\nLearn more about the impact on attendance and behavior\nHear firsthand experience with implementation and funding strategies\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 district leaders and education technology leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Victor Martin serves as the Executive Director of Student Services for Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS). He previously led the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center in Alexandria and was the first ACPS Director of Equity\, as well as Director of Alternative Programs and Equity and Principal of Chance for Change Academy. He also works with Georgetown University’s Center for Juvenile Justice and Reform. \nDr. Martin brings diverse experience to his role\, including international teaching as a lead instructor for an English acquisition program in China and collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education at Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. He began his teaching career in San Diego\, California\, and later taught in Prince William County\, Virginia. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Oswego State University\, a master’s in education leadership from George Mason University\, and a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. \n \nLaura Smith has extensive experience supporting state and district leaders in accomplishing their goals through strategic management and implementation support. Prior to joining ILO Group\, Laura was a Senior Associate Consultant at District Management Group\, where she supported 30+ school districts across the country on a variety of topics including aligning school schedules with district priorities to maximize impact\, implementing student well-being systems to expand support for students\, and conducting academic return on investment analyses to drive district-leader decision making. Laura started her career as a high school math teacher and freshmen grade-level chair in Dayton Public Schools. \n \nMichelle Weinraub is a social worker and registered nurse with a deep commitment to public health\, with a special focus on the needs of children\, youth\, and their families. She holds both her Bachelor and Master of Science in nursing\, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in religious studies and an associate in nursing. She has worked throughout her career to serve individuals across the lifespan\, from preschool through older adults\, and now works with school-aged children as the Chief Health Officer for Cherry Creek Schools. She has served on several boards and committees related to healthcare access\, equity\, and workforce development. “I believe in my oath as a nurse\, and I have high expectations of myself as it relates to being ethical in both my personal and professional worlds\, because I ask that of those who work with me\,” she says. \n\n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Jayme Banks is a transformational leader in education\, mental health\, and system integration. She most recently served as Chief of Student Support Services for The School District of Philadelphia\, overseeing Prevention & Intervention\, School Climate & Culture\, Student Rights & Responsibilities\, Student Health Services\, Enrollment & Placement\, and Family & Community Engagement. In this role\, she advanced initiatives that improved student attendance\, strengthened student belonging\, and expanded access to behavioral health and wellness supports. \nPreviously\, Dr. Banks was Deputy Chief of Prevention\, Intervention & Trauma and Director of Trauma-Informed School Practices\, where she pioneered districtwide healing-centered and trauma-informed frameworks. Her leadership expanded staff training\, launched universal mental health screening\, enhanced Tier II interventions\, and built community partnerships to deliver vital supports in schools. She also co-created the Philly HopeLine during COVID to ensure care for students and families in crisis. Dr. Banks holds a Psy.D. and an MBA from Widener University and an M.A. in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Mental Health and Wellness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nHazel Health is the nation’s largest and most trusted provider of school-based telehealth. By partnering with districts and health plans across the country\, Hazel transforms schools into the most accessible front door to pediatric healthcare. Today\, Hazel’s licensed providers deliver teletherapy and virtual care (in school or at home) to over five million K-12 students\, regardless of their ability to pay. Hazel aims to remove all barriers to the mental and physical health care that children need to thrive: in school\, at home\, and in life. www.Hazel.co.
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CATEGORIES:Absenteeism and Attendance,Behavior Challenges and Support,Counseling,Mental Health and Wellness,MTSS
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SUMMARY:Building a Culture of Safety: Practical Emergency Preparedness for Early Childhood Programs
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Andy Roszak\, JD\, MPA\, Founder and CEO\, Institute for Childhood Preparedness\nModerated by Laura Wilhelm\, Ed.D.\, VP of Professional Learning Services\, Kaplan Early Learning Company \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nNational Preparedness Month is the perfect time to elevate safety conversations in early learning. Join early childhood emergency preparedness expert Andy Roszak for a fast-paced\, reality-tested look at building a culture of safety in childcare and preschool settings. Drawing on decades of fieldwork\, Andy translates emergency-response science into child-friendly\, trauma-informed practices that fit busy classrooms. \nThis edWebinar equips early childhood leaders and teachers with practical\, confidence-building strategies to make everyday readiness part of their routine. After viewing\, you will know how to confidently: \n\nIdentify the most likely threats for early learning environments and prioritize realistic action steps\nStrengthen internal and external communication so alerts reach staff\, families\, and first responders quickly\nApply layered physical and procedural protections—doors\, classrooms\, and playgrounds—to slow threats and buy critical time\nFoster calm\, empowered staff who can guide children through brief\, developmentally appropriate drills without fear\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-3 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAndy Roszak\, JD\, MPA\, EMT-Paramedic\, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Childhood Preparedness\, where he leads national efforts to strengthen emergency planning\, disaster recovery\, and resilience across early childhood and community-based settings. With more than 20 years of experience in public health\, emergency management\, and health policy\, Andy has worked at the local\, state\, federal\, and nonprofit levels—supporting initiatives that help communities prepare for and respond to crises. Andy is a frequent contributor and subject matter expert for Sesame Street in Communities\, where he supports efforts around preparedness\, disaster response\, and resilience for families and caregivers. \nA former firefighter\, paramedic\, and hazardous materials technician\, he has also served as a Health Policy Fellow in the U.S. Senate\, a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\, and as a Senior Preparedness Advisor supporting Super Bowl 46 and the Indianapolis 500. Andy is an award-winning author of the Preparing for the Unexpected book series\, and his work has been recognized by organizations including the Red Cross\, the City of El Paso\, and Sesame Street\, where he was named a Sesame Street Hero. His focus is on practical\, real-world strategies to help individuals\, organizations\, and communities be better prepared for whatever challenges may come. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAs the Vice President for Professional Learning at Kaplan\, Laura Wilhelm\, Ed.D.\, draws on decades of experience teaching young children and early childhood professionals\, starting with toddlers in the 1980s\, followed by PreK-third grade in urban and suburban schools\, and as a university lab school director. Since earning her doctorate in ECE curriculum and instruction in 1999\, she has served as a program director\, full professor\, national validator for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)\, and a site visitor for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Programs (CAEP). She enjoys planning professional development\, speaking at conferences\, leading study tours\, visiting early education programs around the world\, and returning home to her family. She is the author of The Neglected Child: How to Recognize\, Respond\, and Prevent (2013); Treasure Baskets: Heuristic Learning for Infants and Toddlers (2017); Enticing Environments for People Under Three (2021); and Living Loose Parts: Creatures of Curiosity (2024)\, all from Gryphon House. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Classroom Management for Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFor more than 50 years\, Kaplan Early Learning Company has been a champion for play. From our research-based curricula to enriching classroom environments and innovative technology solutions\, Kaplan’s products and services inspire a lifelong love of learning in children and educators. We are architects of learning good and defenders of the imagination. We live for inseparable bonds and open minds. We encourage the eager and inspire the inspirers. We transform lives through play.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/classroommanagement20250904/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs,School Safety
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SUMMARY:Innovative Co-Teaching: Strategies and Tools for the Modern Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Matthew Rhoads\, Educator and Author; and Dr. Belinda Dunnick Karge\, Professor 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. \nIn this edWebinar\, we dive deep into the 11 research-backed co-teaching configurations featured in Co-Teaching Evolved—from One Teach\, One Support to Team Teaching and everything in between. \nWe show several co-teaching strategies you can use tomorrow with nothing more than chart paper and markers. For a couple of the co-teaching strategies\, we showcase them with tech integrations leveraging edtech and AI tools (e.g.\, generative lesson planners\, interactive whiteboards\, and adaptive practice platforms). \nThrough cross-grade vignettes in math\, ELA\, science\, and social studies\, you see how the co-teaching strategies flex and can be adapted from kindergarten centers to high school AP Seminars. You leave with reproducibles of the 11 strategies\, an AI-ready lesson-planning template\, and a scaffolded implementation roadmap you can scale across your classroom\, grade team\, or entire school. \nViewers: \n\nIdentify and Match: Accurately name the 11 co-teaching strategies and match each to at least one application without tech integrations and one with tech integrations that boost student engagement and achievement\nAdapt and Apply: Select and adapt the 11 strategies to fit diverse content areas\, grade levels\, and learner needs\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and instructional coaches. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMatthew Rhoads\, Ed.D.\, is an expert and innovator in educational technology and instructional strategy integration within online\, blended\, and traditional in-person classroom settings. With a background in special education\, Dr. Rhoads co-taught high school English\, mathematics\, and social sciences for many years. He continues to co-teach regularly while coaching teachers and presenting professional development. As a practicing technology and instructional leader\, trainer\, integrationist\, and coach in adult education\, K–12\, and higher education\, he develops instructional integrations of edtech tools with research-based strategies to drive instruction. \n \nBelinda Dunnick Karge\, Ph.D.\, is a Professor in the doctoral studies program at Concordia University Irvine and a Professor Emeritus at California State University\, Fullerton. She taught both general education and special education and served in administrative roles in elementary and high school prior to teaching in higher education. Dr. Karge’s professional record demonstrates a consistent pattern of research publications\, including four textbooks\, five curriculum texts\, four book chapters\, and several educational tools. Additionally\, she has penned over 135 articles for a variety of publications and has made numerous presentations to international\, state\, and local groups of school district employees. \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/learning20250908/
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management and Practices,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:Driving K-12 Innovation: Current Hurdles and Accelerators (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Karen Cheser\, Superintendent\, Durango School District (CO); Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar\, Superintendent\, Desert Sands Unified School District (CA); Glenn Robbins\, Superintendent\, Brigantine Public School District (NJ); and Laura Geringer\, Project Director\, CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation initiative and EdTech Innovation Committee\, and Founder\, PumpkinBerry Consulting\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) \nThis edLeader Panel series is presented by CoSN and AASA.\nSponsored by ClassLink \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. This program may qualify for CoSN CETL® Recertification. \nCoSN’s 2025 Driving K-12 Innovation report is the collaborative result of an international advisory board of over 130 education and technology experts. Together\, they produced the report that identifies the most important Hurdles (challenges)\, Accelerators (mega-trends)\, and Tech Enablers (tools) that currently impact K-12 technology innovation. \nIn this two-part edLeader Panel series\, three leading superintendents who served on the Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board share the process behind the development of the 2025 report and how they each address the Hurdles\, Accelerators\, and Tech Enablers within their own school systems. \nIn part one of the series\, the superintendent panel is joined by the Project Director for CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation initiative and EdTech Innovation Committee. Together\, they take a deep dive into the current Hurdles and Accelerators identified in the report. Part two focuses on Technology Enablers. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of high value to K-12 educators in both leadership and classroom roles. The broader school community also benefits as the panel explores the trends\, challenges\, and technologies defining the future of learning. \nView Part 2: Driving K-12 Innovation: Tech Enablers \nView all of the recent EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKaren Cheser\, Ed.D.\, the 2025 CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendent of the Year\, is the proud Superintendent of the Durango\, Colorado\, School District and was previously a superintendent in Kentucky. Dr. Cheser has been instrumental in bringing innovation\, student agency\, and a focus on future workforce to Southwest Colorado and Northern Kentucky. She served as national Vice-Chair of EdLeader21 and is a member of the CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendent Advisory Panel and SEEC (Superintendents’ Environmental Education Collaborative). She is Board Chair of the Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative and President of the Durango Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Cheser has been honored with additional awards such as the Toyota Business Collaboration Award\, KY Administrator of the Year\, and AASA Female Administrator of the Year runner-up. Dr. Cheser is mom to two college-age sons and wife to an entrepreneur/woodworker\, loves to travel\, and coaches robotics in her spare time. \n \nKelly May-Vollmar\, Ed.D.\, is the proud Superintendent for Desert Sands Unified School District\, serving approximately 27\,000 students. Throughout her over 20 years in education\, she has served in numerous capacities. Dr. May-Vollmar has served on the CoSN Digital Equity Educator Advisory Panel and is the Co-chair of the Chief Technology Officer Council and the CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendent’s Advisory Panel. She is currently a CoSN Board Member. In 2024\, Dr. May-Vollmar was honored to receive the DALI Women of Distinction Award. In 2019\, she was awarded the ACSA State Technology Administrator of the Year. She is passionate about bridging the divide that often exists between curriculum and technology departments as well as bridging the digital divide for all students. To this end\, she is thrilled to have led her district to launch their own LTE network and be awarded the CoSN Digital Equity Award in 2021. \n \nGlenn Robbins is the proud Superintendent of the Brigantine Public School District in New Jersey and has served as a public school superintendent since 2016. His prior roles include middle school principal\, high school assistant principal\, social studies teacher\, and varsity coach. Glenn is a two-time best-selling author of Calm in the Chaos and I Won’t Back Down\, and a nationally sought-after speaker. His leadership has earned him numerous awards\, including EdTech Digest International District Leadership Finalist\, National Exemplar of Education Award\, Top 100 Educational Influencers in the U.S.\, NJ Visionary Superintendent\, and NASSP Digital Principal of the Year. He is a member of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools and was named NASS Technology (AI) Superintendent of the Year. Glenn has been invited to the White House and U.S. Department of Education under three administrations. He holds a National Superintendent Certification and serves as an AASA mentor and board member. \n \nLaura Geringer is Project Director for CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation initiative and EdTech Innovation Committee. As Founder of PumpkinBerry Consulting\, she helps education leaders make ideas visible and collaboration engaging. Laura combines visual thinking\, experiential learning\, and community engagement to create unique experiences that changemakers want to be part of. She’s known for her combination of ingenuity and organization\, designing highly creative solutions and the processes to make them reality. With a master’s in international higher education from Loyola University and a B.A. in film production from Northwestern University\, Laura has dedicated 15+ years to combining experience design and visual media in education. At PumpkinBerry Consulting\, she partners with learning-centric organizations to engage communities\, facilitate innovation\, and produce strategic resources that move the needle. At the heart of her work is the belief that we can create better\, more human futures through collaboration\, learning\, and value-centric leadership. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, created in partnership with AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD\, near Houston\, Texas\, until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years\, Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 educators serving 50\,000 students. She was Co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee\, which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. Today\, Ann works as a public speaker\, writer\, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board and is a founding member of ERDI’s Ed Leadership Council. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \n\n CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n\n \nClassLink is a global education provider of identity and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards\, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on\, streamline class rostering\, automate account provisioning\, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 19 million students and staff in over 2\,500 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more.
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CATEGORIES:ALAS,EmpowerED Superintendent Series,Future Ready Learning,Leadership/Administration,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Teaching America’s 250th in Any K-12 Subject: Going Beyond History Class
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Natacha Scott\, Former Teacher\, Current Director of Educator Engagement\, iCivics; and Rachel Davison Humphries\, Former Teacher\, Current Senior Director\, Civic Learning Initiatives\, Bill of Rights Institute \nSponsored by Civic Star Challenge from iCivics and the Bill of Rights Institute \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIs the Declaration of Independence only for history class? Think again. \nWith the nation’s 250th anniversary arriving on July 4\, 2026\, we have a once-in-a-teaching-generation opportunity to engage students with the core ideas of the Declaration of Independence. But this moment isn’t just for social studies teachers. \nJoin us for a dynamic\, interactive edWebinar where we explore how the enduring themes of the Declaration of Independence can be woven into every subject area—from math and science to ELA and the arts. Viewers: \n\nAnalyze the Declaration of Independence through a fresh\, interdisciplinary lens\nDiscover practical\, standards-aligned strategies to connect the Declaration’s themes to your curriculum and pacing guide\nDevelop and share strategies with fellow educators for fostering rich civic dialogue in any classroom\n\nLeave with the confidence and resources to make America’s 250th a relevant\, powerful\, and unforgettable learning experience for all your students. This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nNatacha Scott is the Director of Educator Engagement for iCivics. As the Director of Educator Engagement\, Natacha focuses on growing the engagement of educators in person and virtually through professional development sessions\, curricula\, and other experiences. This focus provides the opportunity to learn from and with educators in order to continue to evolve the work of iCivics. Prior to joining iCivics\, Natacha was an educator at Boston Public Schools for 14 years\, serving a variety of roles from elementary classroom teacher to the district K-12 Director for History and Social Studies. She is passionate about place-based learning and engaging educators in meaningful learning experiences that can immediately translate into the classroom. \n\n \nRachel Davison Humphries is the Senior Director of Civic Learning Initiatives at the Bill of Rights Institute. In her role\, she oversees a dynamic team that spearheads national and student initiatives\, pioneers new programs and products\, and nurtures meaningful connections with BRI’s extensive network of 80\,000 teachers. Prior to her role at BRI\, Rachel devoted nearly a decade to educating\, mentoring\, and training students in diverse academic settings\, spanning middle school\, high school\, and university environments. She remains an active consultant on a range of educational projects. Rachel holds a B.A. in liberal arts from the Great Books program at St. John’s College in Annapolis\, Maryland\, a teaching certificate in Adolescent Education from the Association Montessori Internationale\, and an M.A. in learning\, design\, and technology from Georgetown University. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the K-12 Social Studies and Civics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nCelebrate 250 years of American history! The Civic Star Challenge\, from iCivics and the Bill of Rights Institute\, empowers teachers to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Engage students with fresh resources\, seamlessly integrate key themes of the Declaration into your curriculum\, and win from over 400 cash prizes during the 2025-2026 school year.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/socialstudies20250909/
CATEGORIES:Social Studies and Civics
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SUMMARY:Teaching Hispanic Heritage Through Music\, Movement\, and Culture with TeachRock
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Stephanie Arnell\, Teacher\, Caroline G. Atkinson School (NY); and Gina Machado\, Former New York City Public School Teacher\, Current Director of Programs and Partnerships\, TeachRock \nSponsored by TeachRock \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nSouth America is home to a rich and diverse musical landscape\, with each country offering unique rhythms\, instruments\, and dance forms that reflect its Hispanic heritage. From the rhythmic cumbia of Colombia to the communal ciranda of Brazil\, the region’s music and dance are deeply intertwined with history\, community\, and celebration. \nJoin TeachRock and award-winning music educator Stephanie Arnell for this edWebinar to explore effective methods for introducing students to the vibrant music\, dance\, and culture of South America by teaching them to sing\, dance\, and perform the traditional rhythms of selected musical styles from Colombia\, Venezuela\, and Brazil. \nThis session prepares teachers to bring the rich cultural heritage of South America into the classroom\, helping students connect with diverse musical traditions and fostering an appreciation for movement\, music\, and community during Hispanic Heritage Month and all year long. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nView all of the recent TeachRock edWebinars. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nStephanie Arnell has been inspiring young musicians at Atkinson School in the Freeport School District since 2002\, where she teaches classroom music and chorus for grades PreK-5. A graduate of SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music\, she holds a BA in music and special education\, a master’s in music therapy from the University of Kansas\, and a TESOL certificate from St. John’s University. Her award-winning choral ensembles have earned superior ratings at festivals and a collaboration with composer Jim Papoulis for their annual Peace Concert. \nA passionate clinician\, Stephanie has presented workshops at NYSSMA\, TeachRock\, and local conferences\, sharing her expertise in integrating arts into classrooms. She has authored lessons for TeachRock\, earning the 2020 Star Teacher Award and Teacher of the Month recognition by the Long Island Nets. As a TeachRock Ambassador\, Stephanie trains educators to enhance student engagement through music and arts integration\, fostering joy\, growth\, and creativity in learning environments. \n \nGina Machado is the Director of Programs and Partnerships at TeachRock. Beginning her career as a classroom teacher in The Bronx\, New York\, she now designs arts-integrated education materials for TeachRock and leads professional development sessions across the United States\, working alongside teachers to implement the TeachRock curriculum. An educator at heart\, Gina’s true passion lies in creating new and innovative ways to reach students of all levels\, always aiming to foster the student-teacher relationship. \nJoin the 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. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nLaunched by Stevie Van Zandt and the Founders Board of Bono\, Jackson Browne\, Martin Scorsese\, and Bruce Springsteen\, TeachRock.org provides free\, standards-aligned resources that use music to help K-12 students succeed in science\, math\, social studies\, language arts\, and more.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learning20250910/
CATEGORIES:ALAS,Culturally Responsive Teaching,Multicultural Learning,Music,TeachRock
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SUMMARY:Supporting Behavior and Communication IEP Goals: Practical Supports for Neurodivergent Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Duncan Scherer\, Former Chief Schools Officer at Democracy Prep Public Schools (NY)\, and Superintendent-in-Residence at Social Cipher; and Lucas Harrington\, Psy.D.\, Clinical Psychologist and SEL Consultant\, Social Cipher\nModerated by Vanessa Castañeda Gill\, CEO and Founder\, Social Cipher \nSponsored by Social Cipher \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nView this edWebinar to learn neurodiversity-affirming strategies to support students with IEPs (or similar individualized learning goals)\, specifically autistic students and those with ADHD\, in working towards achieving their behavior and communication IEP goals. \nThe presenters discuss: \n\nKey factors influencing communication and behavior challenges in neurodivergent students\nPractical\, neurodiversity-affirming strategies to support common behavior and communication goals\, including tools that engage and empower students\nHow to collaborate with families and other professionals to ensure consistent support for communication and behavior goals in different settings\n\nAfter the session\, viewers receive free resources to help them better support neurodivergent students in meeting their IEP goals. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle school teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDuncan Scherer is a K-12 education leader and Superintendent-in-Residence at Social Cipher. After serving as a special education teacher\, Duncan sought to make an impact on a larger scale by starting a middle school academic program specifically for students with exceptional learning needs. This school program placed a strong emphasis on student advocacy\, the explicit teaching of social and emotional skills\, and identity affirmation. His advocacy and desire to make a larger impact led him to school systems leadership. In his most recent role as Chief Schools Officer at Democracy Prep Public Schools\, he oversaw school leadership in 18 schools across three states. At Social Cipher\, Duncan engages with district administrators to bring Social Cipher’s SEL curriculum and online game\, Ava\, to neurodivergent youth throughout the country. \n \nLucas Harrington\, Psy.D.\, is an accomplished clinical psychologist\, published author\, and autism specialist. His academic background along with his personal experience as an autistic person with ADHD allows him to support autistic youth and their families from a place of deep understanding. His clinical areas of expertise include disruptive behavior\, emotional regulation\, and school avoidance. Dr. Harrington leverages his expertise to enhance Social Cipher’s SEL curriculum and ensure their resources are engaging\, effective\, and neurodiversity affirming. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nVanessa Castañeda Gill is the Co-founder and CEO of Social Cipher\, an EdTech company that makes social and emotional learning curricula and video games for neurodiverse youth and the professionals who work with them. Inspired by her own journey as an autistic/ADHD individual and her time as a neuroscience researcher\, Vanessa decided that social skills were a cipher worth solving and assembled a neurodiverse team of researchers\, game developers\, educators\, and artists to form Social Cipher. Vanessa and her team have earned recognition as Forbes 30 Under 30s\, MIT Solvers\, and\, most recently\, LEGO Foundation Partners. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Supporting Students with Special Needs community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nSocial Cipher helps middle and high schools improve sense of belonging\, self-regulation skills\, and inclusion for neurodivergent students—especially those who are autistic or have ADHD. We do this through story-driven video games\, inclusive social-emotional learning curricula\, and software that gives educators insights into students’ social challenges and strengths. Built by a majority neurodivergent team\, our games allow students to interact with neurodiverse characters that truly represent them\, giving them the agency to practice social interactions in a safe\, engaging\, and accessible way. Our curriculum consists of engaging lesson plans and activities based on CASEL and Universal Design for Learning principles and helps educators seamlessly generalize learnings from gameplay into students’ lives. Social Cipher is trusted by 200 schools and therapy centers in eight countries\, and has earned recognition from MIT Solve\, Games for Change\, and\, most recently\, The LEGO Foundation Play for All Long Term Partners.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/specialed20250910/
CATEGORIES:Autism,Behavior Challenges and Support,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Improving Instruction Together: Building Collaborative Teams That Drive Success
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Steve Ventura\, Former Educator\, Current President and Lead Consultant\, Advanced Collaborative Solutions \nSponsored by Advanced Collaborative Solutions \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nStrong instructional leadership is the cornerstone of student success\, but what makes an instructional leader truly effective? And how can school leaders create a culture where teacher teams thrive and collaboration leads to real instructional improvement? \nJoin expert Steve Ventura for an interactive edWebinar that demystifies the role of instructional leadership. Drawing on decades of field experience and research-based strategies\, Steve shares practical tools\, frameworks\, and real-world examples to help you lead with clarity and purpose. In this session\, you learn how to: \n\nCultivate a leadership mindset rooted in clarity\, consistency\, and accountability\nGuide teacher teams and PLCs with confidence and direction\nBalance people-first leadership with strong systems and structures\nUse key indicators of effective collaboration to strengthen team performance\nFoster a culture of reflection that supports ongoing growth and improvement\n\nWhether you’re a K-12 superintendent\, principal\, assistant principal\, or instructional coach\, this edWebinar offers actionable insights to elevate your leadership impact and empower your team. Don’t miss this opportunity to build a unified vision of success—one grounded in collaboration\, trust\, and continuous improvement. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nSteve Ventura is the President and Lead Consultant at Advanced Collaborative Solutions. He is a highly motivational and knowledgeable speaker who approaches high-stakes professional development armed with practical\, research-based strategies. Steve is a former elementary and secondary teacher as well as both a school- and district-level administrator. Steve has published multiple books and articles\, and regularly presents and keynotes at major global education events. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership Practices for Innovative Leaders community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAdvanced Collaborative Solutions serves as a beacon for educators globally\, offering transformative professional development and consulting. We specialize in equipping schools\, districts\, and non-profit organizations with the tools to amplify their impact on students. Our focus lies in nurturing instructional leadership\, promoting meaningful collaboration\, refining assessment strategies\, and establishing effective goal-setting practices. With a wealth of experience\, we are committed to empowering educators to create profound learning experiences. Whether your goal is to enhance teamwork\, elevate teaching methods\, or foster student growth\, our seasoned consultants are dedicated to supporting your journey. Join a community that values education’s transformative power—discover how Advanced Collaborative Solutions can help you drive positive change in your educational landscape.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20250915/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Professional Development,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:Career-Connected Learning: Implementing a Comprehensive Model to Maximize Postsecondary Readiness for All Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Anita Clarke\, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction\, Decatur City Schools (AL); Sarah Miles\, Former Educator\, Current National Solutions Director\, Edmentum; Casey Stone\, Former Educator\, Current Partnership Manager\, Edmentum; and Dr. Joseph Wise\, Co-Founder and Board Chairman\, Distinctive Schools\, and Co-Founder and CEO\, Acceleration Academies \nSponsored by Edmentum \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nEducation leaders at the federal\, state\, district\, and building levels are setting new priorities for career-connected learning (CCL)\, a more expansive model of traditional career and technical education (CTE) that emphasizes career readiness for all learners and the importance of ensuring students graduate high school ready for college and career\, not just one or the other. \nLast year\, states nationwide approved more than 150 policies focused on boosting these programs\, including new investment in workplace learning opportunities and updated high school diploma requirements. And this doesn’t apply only to high school―career exploration beginning in middle school provides students with the opportunity to discover interests sooner\, go deeper into their learning pathways\, and graduate with a clear vision of their postsecondary objectives. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, viewers hear perspectives from career-connected learning experts with decades of experience implementing and running successful programs in schools and districts around the U.S. You learn about: \n\nThe elements of a comprehensive approach to career-connected learning\, and why this model is foundational to academic engagement and postsecondary success for today’s students\nThe steps district\, state\, and national leaders are taking to drive innovation in CCL and implement enhanced programs\nThe elements of effective districtwide programs that support students along the journey from exploration to employability and how to apply them in your district\nThe high-impact outcomes―including outstanding attendance\, impressive college entrance exam scores\, and a graduating class full of students meeting the “College and Career Ready” designation―achieved at the Career Academies of Decatur\, a dedicated CTE high school in Decatur\, AL\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to middle and high school district leaders and school leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAnita Clarke is the Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction for Decatur City Schools in Alabama. She spent six years in the classroom and has previously served in roles including guidance counselor\, assistant principal\, and principal.  \n\n \nSarah Miles has over 16 years’ experience serving students and teachers as an educator and administrator specializing in K-12 improvement\, curriculum\, and assessment. The focus and impact of her work have been leading teams in building systems and cultures that increase student achievement rapidly. Currently\, Sarah serves as a National Solutions Director for Edmentum\, supporting high-population districts and state agencies in meeting the needs and expanding opportunities for all students and educators. \n \nCasey Stone is the North Texas Field Partnership Manager for Edmentum. His expertise and skills include college and career readiness\, curriculum development\, education technology\, and tutoring. Prior to joining Edmentum\, Casey was Director of CTE\, Innovation\, and Virtual Learning for Keller ISD and has previously served in leadership roles in secondary education\, CTE\, and edtech for Cedar Hill ISD and Fort Worth ISD.  \n \nDr. Joseph Wise is the Co-founder and Board Chairman for Distinctive Schools\, a network of high-performing public K-8 charter schools within Illinois and Michigan. Dr. Wise is also the Co-founder and CEO of Acceleration Academies\, providing strategic support\, advocacy\, and partnership to expand their efforts to reengage students nationwide. He is former Board Chairman for the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI) and is the Co-founder of Atlantic Research Partners. Dr. Wise is a former Executive Vice President and Chief Education Officer with Edison Learning\, Inc. and previously served as Director of Organizational Development for the Disney organization. Before Distinctive Schools\, executive roles\, and other founding efforts\, Dr. Wise served as the Superintendent of Schools for the Duval County Public Schools\, Christina School District\, Wilmington\, and others throughout his tenure. He holds his Ed.D. in educational leadership from the University of Florida. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the College\, Career\, and Life Readiness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nEdmentum believes that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive everywhere learning occurs—whether they seek to catch up\, stay on track\, or chart their own path. When you pair Edmentum’s comprehensive\, research-backed learning acceleration solutions—including digital curriculum and courses\, K-12 diagnostic-driven personalized intervention\, and virtual instruction—with empowered and supported educators\, you can change the direction of students’ lives. We partner with K-12 educators in all 50 states and 100+ countries worldwide to design\, implement\, and sustain the programs that deliver on this shared promise of learning acceleration for every student.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ccss20250915/
CATEGORIES:College and Career Readiness,CTE: Career and Tech Ed,Future Ready Learning
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SUMMARY:Drive Literacy Success With Your MTSS
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Phelton C. Moss\, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy\, Virginia Commonwealth University\, and Board of Education Member\, Prince George’s County Public Schools (MD); Katie Schubmehl\, Director of Literacy and Humanities (PK–8)\, Chelsea Public Schools (MA); and Kyle Patera\, Director of Learning and Development\, Ignite Reading \nSponsored by Ignite Reading \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nWith the new school year underway\, district leaders\, school leaders\, and teachers alike are all focused on a critical goal: getting students reading on grade level. But building a literacy ecosystem that works—across schools\, grade levels\, and student needs—requires a strategic\, data-driven MTSS framework. \nIn this interactive edWebinar\, you hear from Dr. Phelton Moss\, a nationally respected education leader and early literacy expert\, alongside Katie Schubmehl\, Director of Literacy and Humanities (PK–8) for Chelsea Public Schools. Together\, they share their insights on designing literacy systems that align curricula\, personnel\, and instructional time to improve outcomes. \nModerated by Kyle Patera\, Director of Learning and Development at Ignite Reading\, this session promises to deliver early literacy strategies and MTSS frameworks that have had real-world impact. During the audience Q&A and live discussion\, we explore your questions\, ideas\, and challenges—whether you’re refining your current MTSS or exploring new strategies. Get real-time feedback from experts who have led this work successfully at both the district and state levels. \nInterested in building a literacy ecosystem that works for your district? This is your opportunity to hear what’s working\, troubleshoot real-world problems\, and walk away with practical strategies to move your district forward. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Phelton C. Moss is a nationally respected leader in K–12 education\, widely recognized for his impact on early literacy\, teacher workforce development\, and education policy. With over a decade of experience as a teacher\, principal\, and state education leader\, Dr. Moss has led transformative efforts to improve student outcomes. As Mississippi’s youngest principal\, he doubled reading proficiency at a historically underperforming middle school. He later served as Bureau Director at the Mississippi Department of Education\, leading statewide initiatives to address early literacy gaps and teacher shortages. \nNow a tenure-track professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and an elected Board of Education member in Prince George’s County\, Maryland\, Dr. Moss works closely with district leaders to build research-based literacy systems aligned with the Science of Reading. His work directly supports district leaders in developing sustainable\, high-impact instructional strategies that accelerate achievement and close opportunity gaps in elementary education. \n\n \nKatie Schubmehl is a veteran educator with over 20 years of experience\, currently serving as Director of Literacy and Humanities (PK–8) for Chelsea Public Schools in Massachusetts. She began her career as a kindergarten teacher\, where she developed a passion for early literacy that led her to earn an M.Ed. in reading education from Boston University. In her leadership role\, Katie oversees districtwide literacy initiatives\, supports MTSS implementation\, and leads professional learning grounded in the Science of Reading. Her work centers on ensuring equitable\, high-impact instruction for all students. Katie also serves as clinical faculty in Boston University’s Reading Education graduate program\, where she mentors future literacy specialists in applying research to practice. Her expertise spans instructional leadership\, data-informed intervention design\, and sustainable systems for literacy improvement. \n \nKyle Patera is an experienced literacy and professional development leader\, currently serving as Director of Learning and Development at Ignite Reading. In this role\, he designs and delivers high-impact training that equips educators with the tools and strategies needed to implement effective\, evidence-based literacy instruction. Kyle brings deep expertise in early literacy\, adult learning theory\, and instructional coaching\, with a focus on building educator capacity to drive student reading achievement. \nBefore joining Ignite Reading\, Kyle held key roles in literacy coaching and teacher development\, including Coaching Specialist at The Literacy Lab and Manager of Teacher Leadership Development at Teach For America. His work consistently centers on closing opportunity gaps through rigorous\, data-informed literacy practice. Kyle is known for creating engaging professional learning experiences that translate directly into classroom success. \n\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 \nIgnite Reading is a literacy company with a bold mission: End the reading crisis that’s gripped our nation for decades by ensuring every child in America learns to read on time (ideally by the end of first grade). Districts nationwide partner with us for the expert\, personalized instruction they need to move the early literacy needle—without adding more work for teachers. \nPowered by a Science of Reading-based curriculum and driven by data\, our high-dosage virtual tutoring program pairs each student with a tutor educator trained to deliver evidence-based instruction. Students get daily 1:1 attention from a caring champion who helps them build the confidence and skills they need to become fluent readers. Johns Hopkins researchers call us “a scalable solution to accelerate early literacy outcomes for high-need students.” Districts say we’re what they need to turn learners into readers.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20250916/
CATEGORIES:Literacy,MTSS,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:10 Strategies to Strengthen Family Engagement: From Intention to Action
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rebecca Honig\, Chief Content and Curriculum Officer\, ParentPowered; and Françoise Lartigue\, Director of Content and Curriculum\, ParentPowered\, and Former Teacher \nSponsored by ParentPowered \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nResearch shows that when families are engaged\, students thrive. Strong family engagement is a must\, but it can feel daunting and complex. Where do you start? In this edLeader Panel\, Rebecca Honig and Françoise Lartigue from ParentPowered explore 10 powerful things you can do to ensure strong partnerships with families. \nFrom strategies that build trust and mitigate parental anxiety to strengths-based ways you can partner with parents around student learning\, they cover highly doable actions you can take to break down barriers and ensure that you’re reaching and engaging ALL families. They also share numerous tools and resources that you can immediately use in your work with families. \nViewers leave with: \n\nWays to build trust and mitigate parental anxiety\nStrategies to ensure clear\, strengths-based communication with families\nWays to break down barriers to participation\nSteps to scaffold family engagement\nPathways to partner with ALL families around student learning\nConcrete tools and resources to use with families\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, education technology leaders\, and family liaisons. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRebecca Honig has been working in the field of family engagement for the past 20 years. She is the Chief Content and Curriculum Officer at ParentPowered\, where she leads the content department and the development of numerous evidence-based family engagement curricula that have reached over 750\,000 families to date. In her role\, she has presented on family engagement strategies across the country. Additionally\, she has authored numerous curricula\, parent guides\, and children’s storybooks for Sesame Workshop\, Scholastic\, Disney\, Compass Learning\, PBS\, WGBH\, HITN\, and Nickelodeon. Rebecca has written and advised for numerous Emmy Award-winning shows such as The Electric Company\, Odd Squad\, Sesame Street\, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. She has also served as a Curriculum and Content Specialist for Sesame Street and spent ten years teaching and leading family workshops in public\, private\, and after-school programs. Rebecca has a master’s degree in education from Bank Street. \n \nFrançoise Lartigue has been working in the fields of education and family engagement for over two decades. She is the Director of Content and Curriculum at ParentPowered\, where\, in addition to designing and developing ParentPowered’s curricula and programs\, Françoise also plays a key role in working directly with partners to identify\, create\, and vet resources to share with the families they serve. She began her career teaching kindergarten in the South Bronx through Teach For America and has extensive experience in developing and implementing STEAM-based curricula in the elementary years. She holds a master’s degree in early childhood education from Bank Street College. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Community & Family Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nResearch shows that families play a powerful role in fostering children’s development. ParentPowered is on a mission to help K–12 districts provide accessible\, evidence-based family engagement curricula\, without adding more to teachers’ plates. Our program—for PreK through grade 12—supports\, inspires\, and activates parents and caregivers with simple\, strengths-based insights they can turn into everyday teachable moments. Learn more and request a demo at parentpowered.com.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/engagement20250916/
CATEGORIES:Family and Community Engagement,Leadership/Administration
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SUMMARY:Alert and Attentive: Effective Strategies to Help Children Develop Attention and Focus
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Julie Tourigny\, Director\, Colorado Center for Pediatric Learning and Development\nModerated by Stephanie Roselli\, Executive Editor\, Gryphon House \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nAttention and focus are often misunderstood as simple\, fixed traits that children either have or lack. In reality\, they are complex\, dynamic processes that develop over time when given the right support. Attention is the ability to notice\, select\, and sustain mental energy toward a specific task or interaction\, while focus directs that attention with intention and purpose. \nThis edWebinar explores practical\, evidence-based strategies that help children build the internal tools they need to engage meaningfully with their surroundings\, as they learn\, play\, and socialize. Viewers learn how to create classroom environments that actively foster attention skills\, as well as sensory and cognitive-behavioral strategies that can be applied across the entire classroom to support the attention and focus of every student. \nDesigned for educators and specialists working with children ages 3–7\, this edWebinar offers a deeper understanding of attention and focus\, along with actionable approaches to strengthen these essential skills in young learners. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJulie Tourigny\, OTD\, MS\, OTR/L\, is a nationally recognized pediatric occupational therapist\, author\, and educator with a passion for helping young children thrive. As the Founder and Director of the Colorado Center for Pediatric Learning and Development\, she brings over 25 years of clinical expertise and a deep understanding of educational systems to the classroom\, clinic\, and beyond. Dr. Tourigny is the author of two widely used professional resources: Calm and In Control: Simple and Effective Strategies to Support Young Children’s Self-Regulation and Organized and Engaged: Simple and Effective Strategies to Support Executive Function. \nHer upcoming third book\, Alert and Attentive\, launching in fall 2025\, expands on her trusted approach with powerful strategies to support focus and attention in early learners. Through engaging workshops\, nationwide trainings\, and accessible\, evidence-based tools\, Dr. Tourigny equips educators\, therapists\, and caregivers with practical solutions to promote self-regulation\, executive function\, and social-emotional development. Her work continues to shape early childhood education\, making her books must-haves for anyone working to help young children succeed. \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/bookchats20250917/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:Rock Your Literacy Block: Mighty Moves to Organize Your Day and Optimize Student Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lindsay Kemeny\, Elementary School Teacher; and Michael Haggen\, Chief Academic Officer\, Scholastic Education \nSponsored by Scholastic Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nYou understand the research. You listen to the experts. But how do you actually apply the Science of Reading during your literacy block? \nJoin teacher and author Lindsay Kemeny for this edWebinar as she guides us through each step of her literacy block—from morning arrival to whole-class and small-group instruction\, writing time\, and read-aloud. \nYou gain concrete examples of how to teach reading and writing in the kindergarten through elementary grades. Then\, you\, too\, can rock your literacy block! This recorded edWebinar is of interest to kindergarten through elementary teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLindsay Kemeny has been teaching elementary school for 12 years and is currently teaching first grade. After her son was diagnosed with dyslexia and depression\, she began her deep dive into effective literacy instruction. She is a CERI-certified Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher and has a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. In addition to being a classroom teacher\, Lindsay enjoys presenting both locally and nationally and loves being a co-host of the Literacy Talks podcast. She has had articles published in The Reading League Journal\, Dystinct Magazine\, and IDA Perspectives. She lives in northern Utah with her husband and four children. \n \nMichael Haggen is Chief Academic Officer at Scholastic Education. In this role\, he ensures that Scholastic is a responsive\, comprehensive literacy partner to Pre-K through grade 12 districts nationwide. With more than 25 years of academic experience\, he has served as a teacher\, principal\, chief academic officer\, and direct report to superintendents. His hands-on approach has led to significant change\, most recently in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System in Louisiana\, where he was Deputy Superintendent.  \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\nScholastic Education provides teachers\, families\, and communities with the tools they need to support each and every child with print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12\, expert professional development\, family and community engagement\, and learning supports.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/scienceofreading20250917/
CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Science of Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T130000
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SUMMARY:Filling Curriculum Gaps After a Science Adoption
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kerry Richmond\, M.Ed.\, Former Educator\, Current K-12 STEM Specialist\, JoVE; and Karen Sommerhauser\, M.Ed.\, Former Educator\, Current K-12 STEM Specialist\, JoVE \nSponsored by JoVE \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWith new science standards recently adopted in many states\, instructional leaders are recognizing that core curricular programs may not fully cover all required concepts and skills. This edWebinar guides district and school leaders through effective strategies for identifying and addressing those gaps using supplemental resources. \nDesigned for middle and high school science curriculum directors\, department chairs\, and district leaders\, this session explores how to build a more complete instructional approach\, whether aligning to TEKS\, NGSS\, or your state’s specific framework. Viewers learn how to evaluate supplemental materials for alignment and rigor\, support differentiated instruction\, and maintain consistency across classrooms. \nThis edWebinar also introduces emerging tools—such as AI-powered platforms—that help educators quickly generate aligned lesson plans\, assessments\, worksheets\, and slides based on science topics and standards. Viewers: \n\nUnderstand common gap areas in newly adopted science programs\nExplore practical strategies to supplement without overwhelming teachers\nLearn how AI tools can support faster\, more flexible lesson design\nGain actionable insights to enhance curriculum and instruction\n\nWhether you’re mid-implementation or planning for next year\, this session provides timely\, research-aligned ideas to strengthen your district’s science program. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school science curriculum directors\, department chairs\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKerry Richmond is a dedicated K-12 STEM Specialist and Account Executive with a passion for enhancing science education. She holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in educational leadership and administration and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in secondary education and teaching from Concord University. Kerry spent 15 years as a middle and high school science teacher in Mercer County Schools\, West Virginia\, before serving as a Math and Science Coordinator for the West Virginia Board of Education. With extensive experience in developing and implementing STEM curricula\, she collaborates with educators to integrate innovative teaching strategies and resources into classrooms\, aiming to improve student outcomes in STEM subjects. In her current role\, she supports teachers and administrators in creating dynamic\, interactive learning environments that inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. \n \nKaren Sommerhauser is an Account Executive at JoVE with over 25 years of experience in K–12 science education. Karen holds a Master’s in Science Education (M.Ed) from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in environmental science from the University of California\, Santa Barbara. She also possesses extensive training in STEM and Project-Based Learning (PBL). She started her career in California\, teaching AP Biology at the high school level. After relocating to Texas\, Karen continued her dedication to science education. She served as a middle school science teacher\, science team lead\, and instructional coach. In these roles\, she provided crucial support to both students and fellow educators by assisting with curriculum implementation and instructional planning. Her deep understanding of aligning state science standards continues to inform her work at JoVE\, where she collaborates with educators and district leaders to enhance science instruction with video-based and supplemental tools. Karen remains passionate about supporting teachers in creating engaging\, rigorous science experiences for all learners. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Next Generation Scientists community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nJoVE empowers science educators with time-saving\, standards-aligned video resources designed to engage students and improve outcomes. With a library of 20\,000+ STEM videos—including lab demonstrations\, core concept animations\, and real-world applications—JoVE helps teachers bring science to life while reducing prep time. These videos support diverse learning styles and align with NGSS\, AP\, and state standards\, making them ideal for supplementing core curricula or addressing gaps after a new adoption. JoVE’s new AI-powered teaching tools make it even easier to generate customized lesson plans\, quizzes\, slides\, and worksheets based on specific topics\, standards\, or grade levels. Whether you’re introducing a challenging concept or reinforcing learning across modalities\, JoVE provides the tools to make science more accessible and impactful.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/science20250918/
CATEGORIES:Curriculum Development,Science,STEM/STEAM
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SUMMARY:Climbing the Engagement Ladder in Math: From Passive Participation to Powerful Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jamie Schneider\, Editor\, Math Curriculum\, Great Minds PBC; and Gabie Mathiesen\, Senior Curriculum Developer\, Great Minds PBC \nSponsored by Great Minds \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhat does authentic\, powerful student engagement look like in the math classroom\, and how can teachers create more of it? In this research-based edWebinar\, we explore the different levels of cognitive engagement and discover how small shifts can lead to big gains. You learn how to recognize various levels of engagement\, understand which types have the greatest impact on learning\, and apply practical strategies to move students toward deeper thinking and richer interaction. \nThrough relatable classroom examples and quick routines\, you get the chance to reflect on your own teaching and leave with powerful engagement ideas you can implement tomorrow. You gain the tools and knowledge necessary to spark curiosity\, strengthen connections\, and build a classroom culture where every learner is actively involved. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary and middle school teachers and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJamie Schneider has over 10 years of experience in K–12 education and instructional design. Currently serving as a Curriculum Editor for Great Minds\, Jamie brings a wealth of knowledge through her classroom experience and active involvement in local schools. Jamie’s passion is helping teachers and students thrive by creating engaging\, easy-to-implement classroom experiences that spark joy\, curiosity\, and lifelong learning. \n \nGabie Mathiesen is a Senior Curriculum Developer on the Eureka Math team at Great Minds. Through her work on Eureka Math² and her time as a classroom teacher\, she has found her passion in turning students’ curiosity into deep mathematical thinking and creating resources for teachers to do the same. \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 \nAt Great Minds PBC\, we’re focused on ensuring all students have access to knowledge-rich instruction and all teachers have the resources to deliver it effectively. Built by teachers for teachers\, Eureka Math² gives educators the resources\, structure\, and supports to deliver engaging math lessons that help students excel. The curriculum is available for PK-Algebra I or Mathematics I classrooms nationwide. \nA research-proven program\, Eureka Math² delivers High-Quality Instructional Materials built to drive student outcomes. It helps teachers deliver rigorous\, grade-level instruction with confidence—while supporting all learners through consistent structure\, visual models\, and real-world application.​
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20250918/
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
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SUMMARY:Teaching Healthy Online Habits to Help Kids Outsmart Distractions
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Former Educator\, Current Sr. Education Manager\, Common Sense Media; and Tali Horowitz\, Former Educator\, Current East Coast Education Director\, Common Sense Media \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. \nEvery ding\, scroll\, and pop-up is designed to steal our students’ attention. As the school year begins\, let’s get ahead of the “attention thieves” by equipping kids with practical habits that support focus\, balance\, and well-being online. \nJoin Common Sense Media’s Jennifer Ehehalt and Tali Horowitz for this edWebinar as they showcase ready-to-use activities that make digital self-regulation part of everyday classroom routines. Explore strategies for weaving healthy online habits into your classroom culture\, model lessons that can be used tomorrow\, and leave with resources that help students recognize and outsmart distractions. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary and middle school teachers and librarians. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \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 \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\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/commonsense20250922/
CATEGORIES:Digital Citizenship,Digital Learning PreK-3,Digital Literacy,Social Media
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SUMMARY:Using Decodables with Older Readers: Strategies to Build Confidence and Fluency
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Angela Báez\, Lead Writer and Editor\, The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower; and Elizabeth Franco\, Editorial Director and Designer\, The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower \nSponsored by The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nMany upper elementary and middle school students still struggle with foundational decoding skills\, making it difficult for them to fully access grade-level texts. This edWebinar explores how to use decodable texts effectively with older readers to build confidence\, strengthen phonics skills\, and foster a love of reading—even for students who have long felt stuck. \nThe presenters share practical strategies for selecting and integrating decodables into classroom routines\, small-group instruction\, and intervention settings without making students feel like they’re “back in kindergarten.” Learn how high-interest\, decodable stories can motivate readers and provide them with the scaffolding they need to experience success with print and build a ramp toward trade books. \nWhether you’re a classroom teacher\, literacy coach\, or interventionist\, you leave with actionable ideas for meeting the needs of striving readers while honoring their developmental stage and interests. \nFinally\, you get a firsthand look at a few of The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower’s favorite decodable series\, including Jump Rope Readers and the Moonlit Mountain Readers—a brand-new fantasy collection designed to captivate and inspire. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAngela Báez is the Lead Writer and Editor for The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower. Her deep knowledge of phonics and her delight in storytelling and writing all come together when she authors books for the Moonlit Mountain Readers and Jump Rope Readers decodable series. Angela is an expert in early childhood development\, including early literacy assessment and oral language development\, and supports staff developers in bringing research to classroom practice. She is passionate about the need for all children to see themselves in the books they read and has brought this commitment to all her work with The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower. \n \nElizabeth Franco is the Editorial Director and Designer for The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower. She is the co-author of numerous titles across the Units of Study series. She has also authored several stories across the Jump Rope Readers and Moonlit Mountain Readers decodable series\, as well as the picture book Ocean Clean-Up Crew\, inspired by her own children. Before joining RWP-M\, Liz served as a general and special education teacher in NYC classrooms and holds a master’s in literacy from Teachers College\, Columbia University. Across her career\, Liz has become especially known for her state-of-the-art work developing lessons and tools that motivate children to work with independence and zeal. She is a firm believer in the power of learning through play and has a passion for finding ways to make reading and writing both joyful and rigorous. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThe Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower was created out of the pioneering work that Lucy Calkins began over 40 years ago. Inspired by her research\, she developed innovative curricula and methods that transformed the way children learned to write. For decades since\, she has worked with educators to help students become what she always knew them to be: proficient and enthusiastic writers\, readers\, and thinkers. \nToday\, RWP-M remains deeply rooted in this experience\, while also holding true to this a spirit of innovation and continuous learning. Lucy Calkins and her team author the Units of Study in Reading\, Writing\, and Phonics and several series of engaging decodable texts. More than authors of curricula\, at its core\, RWP-M is a community of practice\, a think tank\, and a professional development organization dedicated to transforming the way students learn to read\, write\, and think.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20250923/
CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Oral Language: The Hidden Barrier to Reading Success
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Anne Penn Cox\, Director of Student Services and Early Learning Coordinator\, Livingston Public Schools (MT); Dr. Charles Hulme\, Emeritus Professor of Psychology and Education\, University of Oxford; and Dawny Hill\, Speech-Language Pathologist & Implementation Success Partner\, OxEd & Assessment \nSponsored by OxEd & Assessment \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nStrong reading comprehension starts long before a child even opens their first book. Decades of research into the Science of Reading show that building strong oral language skills in early education forms the foundation for reading success. Yet in many districts\, oral language remains under-recognized in literacy plans\, despite its direct impact on students’ literacy skills\, academic achievement\, and long-term outcomes. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, you hear from both a researcher and a district leader. Together\, they unpack the latest findings on how oral language drives reading progress\, why gaps in these skills can quietly undermine even the strongest phonics and literacy initiatives\, and how schools and districts can close those gaps at scale. \nWe also introduce the Reading is Language Model\, developed by Dr. Charles Hulme and Dr. Maggie Snowling. Building on\, but going beyond\, the Simple View of Reading\, this model challenges the idea that language and reading are separate developmental processes. Instead\, it emphasizes that reading and oral language are inseparable\, and that strengthening language early is essential to securing literacy and reading comprehension later. \nYou also hear a real-world example from a district that prioritized oral language across its elementary schools and saw measurable improvements faster than expected. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-3 literacy coordinators\, special education coordinators\, school leaders\, and elementary district leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAnne Penn Cox is the Director of Student Services and Early Learning Coordinator for Livingston Public Schools in Livingston\, Montana. A lifelong champion of early learning\, she is deeply committed to ensuring that every child has access to high-quality\, research-based instruction that builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning. She believes early learning is not only an academic priority but also a gateway to equity\, opportunity\, and empowerment for all students. \nWith a career dedicated to education\, Anne Penn supports students\, staff\, and families by fostering safe\, inclusive\, and equitable learning environments. She works closely with local and state stakeholders to drive systemwide change\, remove barriers to learning\, and ensure the district’s most vulnerable learners have the resources they need to thrive. Outside of her professional work\, Anne Penn enjoys running\, skiing\, and snowmobiling in the Montana mountains. At home\, she treasures time with her family\, her loyal German wirehaired pointer\, Cricket\, and her spirited pudelpointer\, June Shirley—her ever-enthusiastic sidekicks on life’s many adventures. \n\n \nDr. Charles Hulme is Emeritus Professor of Psychology and Education at the University of Oxford. He is formerly Professor of Psychology and Education in the Department of Education and William Golding Senior Research Fellow at Brasenose College\, Oxford. Dr. Hulme is an expert on reading\, language\, and memory processes and their development. He has developed a number of effective language and reading interventions. Dr. Hulme is a Fellow of the British Academy\, Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences\, and Fellow of Academia Europaea. He has received numerous awards for his research\, including the Distinguished Scientific Contributions Award of the Society for the Scientific Study of Reading (2019)\, and is ranked one of the top psychology scientists in the world (2023). \n \nDawnyale “Dawny” Hill is a nationally certified speech-language pathologist (SLP) with over 20 years of experience in the field. She has worked in various settings as an SLP including public and private schools\, early intervention\, home health\, acute hospitals\, skilled nursing facilities\, outpatient clinics\, and private practice. Dawny specializes in language and literacy intervention. She enjoys supporting educators as a LETRS Professional Learning Facilitator\, a sound spelling walls coach\, and a customer success implementation partner with OxEd and Assessment. Dawny is a doctoral student in the Reading Science Program at Mount St. Joseph University. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Language and Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nOxEd & Assessment is a University of Oxford spinout company committed to improving early language and literacy outcomes. Founded by world-leading researchers\, Dr. Charles Hulme and Dr. Maggie Snowling\, OxEd leverages decades of rigorous research in language development and educational interventions to create practical tools that help districts and schools implement the most effective\, science-led strategies in their education systems. \nOur flagship program\, The TEL Ted Program\, is a complete oral language toolkit to teach everyone language and is the best-evidenced oral language intervention available globally. It includes a universal language screener\, professional development\, whole-class instruction\, and a pull-out intervention.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lang-lit20250924/
CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Mathematics Intervention: Strategies for Lasting Results
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kara Ball\, Academic Officer and Author\, Teacher Created Materials; and Sharlene Turner\, Academic Officer\, Teacher Created Materials\nModerated by Heather Brooke\, Vice President of Professional Learning\, Teacher Created Materials \nSponsored by Teacher Created Materials \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEffective mathematics intervention has the power to help students thrive in math for years to come\, but how can you be sure your methods are truly making a difference? In this edWebinar\, we spotlight targeted\, easy-to-implement approaches that strengthen instructional practice and accelerate learning. \nViewers will: \n\nDiscover how to implement a teacher-led model that builds student confidence and delivers measurable growth\nLearn strategies to apply the Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) framework more effectively to engage learners and deepen mathematical understanding\nExplore purposeful opportunities for mathematical discourse that promote reasoning\, collaboration\, and conceptual clarity\n\nPerfect for both school leaders and teachers\, this session demonstrates how focused mathematics intervention rooted in teacher-led instruction\, ongoing assessment\, and intentional mathematical discourse can enhance practice\, boost confidence\, and produce measurable gains in student achievement. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKara Ball currently works as an Academic Officer for Teacher Created Materials and specializes in math and STEAM education. Additionally\, Kara provides professional development in the content areas of math\, ELA\, science\, special education\, early childhood\, and social studies for schools\, districts\, teachers\, and educational trainers. \n \nSharlene Turner\, Academic Officer at Teacher Created Materials\, is an elementary math specialist with 20 years of experience across the UK\, US\, and Latin America. She led a schoolwide math curriculum implementation\, supported teacher development\, and is committed to improving outcomes for underserved students. \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-capacity20250924/
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
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SUMMARY:Building Early Learning Home-to-School Connections
DESCRIPTION:Presented by MaríaMercedes Champion\, Bilingual Pre-K Teacher\, Alamo Heights Independent School District (TX) \nSponsored by ESGI\, a Riverside Insights Solution \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nFamilies are a child’s first and most powerful teachers. In this edWebinar\, explore ways to build strong\, respectful partnerships with families. Learn how to create meaningful home-school connections and engage families in playful\, developmentally appropriate activities that support young children’s growth. \nViewers walk away with strategies to involve and empower families as active partners in their child’s early education journey. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-3 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMaríaMercedes Champion is a bilingual Pre-K teacher in the Alamo Heights Independent School District\, TX\, with a passion for creating joyful\, language-rich environments for young children. She believes deeply in the power of play and bilingualism to set children up for a lifetime of learning. As a consultant\, she shares her classroom experiences and resources\, like songs and activities\, to empower other educators. Her goal is to help every child start with a strong foundation and a love for their first language\, ensuring a bright future. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Community and Family Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nESGI is a comprehensive solution designed to support early elementary educators in assessing and monitoring foundational skill development. With an intuitive interface\, ESGI provides real-time data\, empowering teachers\, specialists\, and administrators to track student performance\, intervene early\, and tailor instruction to individual needs. ESGI seamlessly integrates with the MTSS framework\, offering targeted progress monitoring and common formative assessments aligned with curriculum standards. By simplifying intervention strategies\, ESGI helps improve outcomes for students from Pre-K through 2nd grade and beyond\, supporting both general and specialized instructional goals.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/engagement20250924/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Family and Community Engagement
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Family Engagement for Every Language\, Culture\, and Tech Level
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jeffrey Bradbury\, Author of Impact Standards\, and Creator of the TeacherCast Educational Network; Dr. Rachelle Dené Poth\, Artificial Intelligence Strategist and Educator\, Author\, Attorney\, and Keynote Speaker; and Diane Doersch\, Senior Director of Information Technology\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Bloomz\, Inc. \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. \nReach every family—no translations needed. Learn how to engage multilingual families using immersive\, tech-friendly tools. \nEngaging all families isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. In this edWebinar\, educators learn practical strategies to connect with families across language\, cultural\, and technology divides. Discover how to create a truly inclusive communication experience that supports multilingual households\, builds trust\, and ensures no family is left behind—no matter what language they speak or device they use. \nThrough valuable strategies and real-world solutions\, the session builds awareness\, showcases the critical nature of inclusive communication\, and helps educators and school leaders who are seeking better ways to connect with their communities. You learn about immersive translation into over 250 languages\, which ensures equity and leaves no parent behind. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJeffrey Bradbury is an ISTE-Award-winning digital learning strategist\, educational broadcaster\, and author of Impact Standards. As the founder of the TeacherCast Education Network\, he is passionately dedicated to empowering teachers\, coaches\, and school districts looking to make an impact in the classroom. \n \nDr. Rachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant\, presenter\, attorney\, author\, and teacher of Spanish and STEAM: Emerging Technology. Dr. Poth has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law\, a master’s\, and a doctorate in instructional technology. Dr. Poth specializes in AI\, AI and the law\, AR/VR\, cybersecurity\, SEL\, and STEM\, in addition to other topics as requested. She has more than six years of experience teaching and presenting on AI in her classroom and working with educators worldwide. Dr. Poth is an ISTE-certified educator and recipient of the ISTE Making IT Happen Award and several presidential gold and silver awards for volunteer service. She presents regularly at state\, national\, and international conferences and provides professional development and coaching for educators on a variety of topics\, including assessments and emerging technologies such as AI\, AR and VR\, and STEM. She is the author of nine books and a blogger for Defined Learning\, Edutopia\, and Getting Smart. \n \nAs the Senior Director of Information Technology at Digital Promise\, Diane Doersch leads the IT strategy and innovation for a national nonprofit organization that aims to accelerate innovation in education and improve learning opportunities for all. Diane has over 36 years of experience in education and technology\, spanning from classroom teaching to district leadership to national advocacy. \nShe is also the past Board Chair of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN)\, the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. In this role\, she has guided the vision and direction of CoSN\, supporting its members in advancing digital learning and transforming education. Diane holds a Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) credential from CoSN\, as well as a Master of Science degree in educational technology from Lesley University. She is passionate about empowering IT leaders\, promoting technology equity and access\, and inspiring our humans to succeed in this diverse world. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Creating a Positive School Climate community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nBloomz is the superior all-in-one school-home communication app for schools. It is safe and secure (FERPA\, HIPAA\, and COPPA compliant). It is unified—meaning there is no need for multiple apps\, as you can run all school-home communication from Bloomz. It is easy to use and easy to customize toward the exact type of communications you wish to deliver.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20250925/
CATEGORIES:Culture of Belonging,Family and Community Engagement
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