BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//edWeb - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://home.edweb.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for edWeb REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T180000 DTSTAMP:20201022T220029Z CREATED:20201006T164618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T220029Z UID:34871-1603386000-1603389600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Teaching Students with Dyslexia: The Facts and Instruction That Matter Most DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jan Hasbrouck\, Author\, Educational Consultant\, Researcher and Trainer\, Benchmark Education \nSponsored by Benchmark Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, renowned expert Dr. Jan Hasbrouck shares the latest research on dyslexia and explain how it can be used to guide effective and comprehensive instruction. Viewers will receive up-to-date information and learn about best practices that can significantly improve academic outcomes and lessen the anguish of struggling in school. \nThis research-based edWebinar provides educators with the facts and teaching techniques they need\, and also help to dispel persistent myths about dyslexia. Viewers will learn: \n\nWhat fMRI brain scans have shown about learning to read—and how reading should be taught\nHow to apply the scientific data on dyslexia to early detection and intervention\nMulti-modal instruction techniques for different grades and how they can be implemented remotely\nThe importance of developing a “support success team” mindset with other professionals in and out of school\n\nJan Hasbrouck has spent her career helping educators around the world develop the knowledge and confidence needed to teach students with dyslexia successfully. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to literacy\, curriculum\, and student services directors\, instructional coaches\, principals\, reading specialists\, special education teachers\, school psychologists and counselors\, and PreK-6 teachers. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJan Hasbrouck\, Ph.D. is an educational consultant\, author\, and researcher. Her research in areas of reading assessment\, coaching\, and second language learners has been published in numerous professional books and journals. She is the author of the book\, Conquering Dyslexia: A Guide to Early Detection and Intervention for Teachers and Families. Dr. Hasbrouck has spent her career helping educators around the world develop the knowledge and confidence needed to teach students with dyslexia successfully. \n  \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nBenchmark Education promotes building language and literacy for life. Support for the whole child is how learning happens. At Benchmark Education\, a whole-child mindset underpins all that we do. We apply research-based approaches that strive to build equity\, access and excellence for every child\, at every distance. Learn more at www.BenchmarkEducation.com. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20201022/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201022_Teach2Read-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T170000 DTSTAMP:20210618T152337Z CREATED:20201007T182936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T152337Z UID:34909-1603382400-1603386000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Leading for Equity: Changing Lives and Realizing Dreams with No Exceptions DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Gladys Cruz\, District Superintendent\, Questar III BOCES\, Castleton\, New York\, and Dr. Lupita Hightower\, Superintendent\, Tolleson Elementary School District\, Tolleson\, Arizona\nModerated by Dr. Carol Kelley\, Superintendent\, Oak Park Elementary District 97\, Oak Park\, Illinois \nHosted by AASA\, The Superintendents Association \nAASA’s Leadership Network\, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWatch presenters Dr. Gladys Cruz\, District Superintendent\, Questar III BOCES\, and Dr. Lupita Hightower\, Superintendent\, Tolleson Elementary School District\, as they highlight the work being done by students\, faculty\, staff\, parents/guardians and community members to advance district visions of creating a positive learning environment for all students that is equitable\, inclusive and focused on the whole child. Each leader will explore three questions: (1) What am I doing? (2) Why are we doing this? And (3) How do I make it better? A discussion on belief systems and high expectations for all students will be led by moderator Dr. Carol Kelley\, Superintendent of Oak Park Elementary District 97. \nEssential Questions Include: \n\nWhat types of actions are effective to ensure an intentional equity agenda?\nHow can districts meet the vision that every child is capable of success without exception?\nWhy is examining a district’s own strategies and practices needed to shine a light on disparities within the system?\n\nViewers will learn about strategies to address systemic disparities and inequities in order to benefit all students. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nOver a 30 + year span\, Dr. Gladys I. Cruz has established a distinguished career in education as a teacher and leader at the local\, regional and state levels.\nAs District Superintendent for Questar III\, Cruz is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the Castleton-based BOCES (Board of Cooperative Education Services)\, reporting directly to the Board of Education. Along\, with her leadership team\, Cruz provides direction to 23 local school districts and oversees the delivery of more than 300 programs and services across New York State.\nSince joining Questar III BOCES in 1998\, Cruz has held a number of leadership positions including Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Superintendent\, Assistant Superintendent\, Director of School Improvement and BETAC Specialist.\nCruz holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and a master’s degree in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology from the State University of New York at Albany. In addition\, she holds a master’s degree in Bilingual Education and a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and English from La Universidad del Turabo in Puerto Rico. \n \nDr. Lupita Hightower is the Superintendent of Tolleson Elementary School District in Tolleson\, Arizona. Lupita believes that together we make a difference and through expecting excellence and inspiring innovation\, students will achieve greatness. Working with staff\, parents and the greater community\, Lupita leads through a focus on collaboration\, adapting and implementing effective ideas\, maintaining a flexible and innovative school environment\, responding to the needs of each and every parent and student\, and building strong relationships to support our families and community. \nDr. Hightower earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership and Innovation from Arizona State University. In 2019\, Lupita was the Arizona School Superintendent of the Year Award for mid-size school districts\, the National Latinx Superintendent of the Year\, and the Cox Communications Hispanic Heritage Awardee. Dr. Hightower shares\, “I am blessed to work in the field of education! I want to make sure that our students receive the preparation and opportunities they deserve to make their dreams for the future possible!” \n \nAbout the Host \nPrior to joining Oak Park Elementary District 97 in Illinois\, Dr. Carol Kelley spent three years as the superintendent of schools for the Branchburg Township School District in New Jersey. Before that\, she served as the director for curriculum and instruction for Hunterdon Central Regional High School in New Jersey for three years. She was also a middle school teacher and principal in New Jersey for a number of years. \nKelley received her bachelor’s degree and doctorate in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. She also holds an MBA from the University of Virginia. \nDr. Kelley is an exemplary superintendent who received her bachelor’s degree and doctorate in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. She also holds an MBA from the University of Virginia. She has more than 25 years of progressive experience in K-12 educational settings with a background highlighted by professional training and achievement in the areas of education\, product and service management. Mastery knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices with demonstrated ability for building collaborative relationships to support teachers and administration in raising student achievement are areas of focus. Dr. Kelley is deeply committed to playing a critical role in improving the academic and social success of ALL students. \nJoin the Leading for Equity community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \nThe AASA Leadership Network drives superintendent success\, innovation and growth\, shaping the future of public education while preparing students for what’s next. We are the largest\, most diverse network of superintendents in America. Passionate and committed\, we connect educational leaders to the professional learning\, leadership development\, relationships and partnerships they need to ensure a long career of impact. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/aasaequity20201022/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/LeadingforEquity_400x300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201022T150000 DTSTAMP:20201022T190225Z CREATED:20200922T130804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T190225Z UID:34733-1603375200-1603378800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Saying Yes to Risky Play DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rusty Keeler\, Natural Playscape Designer and Author \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWatch author-designer Rusty Keeler in this edWebinar as he celebrates the beauty and benefits of risky play and the importance of adults supporting young children’s play. Loaded with amazing images and inspiration\, Rusty challenges and encourages us to take bold new steps to support play a little more each day. Learn tips and tools to breathe through risky play moments and reflect on attitudes and comfort levels around risky play. What is your Yes? What is your No? \nRusty facilitates discussions and activities looking at risky play and our role in supporting children’s play. Viewers will also see amazing risky play examples from around the world and discuss some challenges and successes of supporting risky play. Let’s take it to the next level. Watch this edWebinar and together we can do it! \nBy the end of the presentation\, viewers will be able to: \n\nDefine what risky play is\nLearn the benefits of risky play\nIdentify their relationship with risky play\nBe equipped with tools to support risky play\nLearn how to create environments that enhance risky play\nRecognize best practices of centers and schools that say yes to risky play\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-3 teachers and school and district leaders.  \nAbout the Presenter \nRusty Keeler is a natural playscape designer and author who for nearly 30 years has traveled the world designing outdoor play environments and speaking about the benefits and beauty of saying “yes” to children’s play. Described as a cross between Mr. Rogers and Jerry Garcia\, Rusty was pivotal in the design and creation of the new Nature to Play™ collection exclusively from Kaplan Early Learning Company. He is also the author of multiple books on play and playscapes including Seasons of Play: Natural Environments of Wonder and the newly published Adventures in Risky Play: What is Your Yes? Additionally\, Rusty is a co-founder of a social justice initiative called the Just Play Project in Ithaca\, New York which works to support all children’s rights to play. \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\nKaplan Early Learning Company is a leading international provider of products and services that enhance children’s learning. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/classroommanagement20201022/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201022_classroommanagement-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T180000 DTSTAMP:20201022T132928Z CREATED:20200925T173857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201022T132928Z UID:34778-1603299600-1603303200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Virtual Libraries for Remote Learning DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair\, New Canaan High School\, CT \nSponsored by Mackin Educational Resources \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThis year is shaping up to be an academic year like no other. Four states have mandated in-person instruction. All the others are allowing for\, or mandating\, some form of remote instruction. Remote learning is hard for everyone concerned. Educators struggle to simultaneously adapt their content and pedagogy for virtual instruction. Many students have to make a conscious effort to stay engaged. Remote access challenges further disrupt equity in k-12 education. School libraries\, and their librarians can effectively transform remote learning for teachers and students. \nThis edWebinar features the best practices of school librarians who teach in a wide range of schools\, grade levels and communities. The presenter discusses strategies and feature tools that have facilitated remote learning in their learning communities. In this “boots on the ground” dive into practice\, successes and challenges will be shared alike. Lively interaction is the goal for this discussion where participants will be encouraged to share their ideas. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to grades 6-12 educators across subject areas.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMichelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut\, was one of five school librarians named as a “Mover and Shaker” by Library Journal in 2015. She is the winner of the 2011 “I Love My Librarian” Award and the Library Association’s 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award. The New Canaan High School Library won AASL’s National School Library Program of the year in 2010. Follow Michelle on Twitter @mluhtala. \n  \nJoin the Emerging Tech for Schools and Libraries 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\nMackin is one of the top providers of library and classroom materials for grades PK-12. Working with over 18\,000 publishers and a database of nearly 3 million printed titles\, and more than 1.9 million digital titles\, Mackin supplies print books\, eBooks\, online educational databases\, audiobooks and video resources to schools around the globe. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/emergingtech20201021/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201021_emergingtech-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T140000 DTSTAMP:20210618T161838Z CREATED:20200916T195126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T161838Z UID:34689-1603281600-1603288800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Speak Up 2020 Congressional Briefing: Release of the National Research Findings DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Julie A. Evans\, CEO of Project Tomorrow; Christina Fleming\, Vice President\, Blackboard K-12; and a panel of K-12 students \nSponsored by Project Tomorrow \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edLeader Panel Learn more \nFor the past 17 years\, Project Tomorrow has hosted an annual Congressional Briefing in Washington\, D.C. to share the national findings from the latest Speak Up research. The purpose of this event has been to inform the work of policymakers as well as education\, business and community leaders who value the Speak Up findings as input into new programs\, policies\, and funding for education. For the first time\, the Speak Up Congressional Briefing will be a virtual event enabling participation by a wider audience of K-12 education stakeholders. \nThis year’s Briefing aims to democratize access to research data that can inform local and national discussions about the future of education and the role of innovation in transforming learning experiences throughout the United States. Leveraging feedback data collected from over 136\,000 K-12 students\, educators\, and parents nationwide\, participants will gain an in-depth perspective on the state of digital learning in our schools\, both before and during school closures. A special focus at this year’s event will be a discussion of how lessons learned from the sudden shift to digital learning in spring 2020 can help accelerate changes in K-12 education. \nThe research data comes to life with a panel discussion of K-12 students from around the country who will share their authentic views on the Speak Up findings and their expectations for new learning environments. This recorded edLeader Panel will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of all levels. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Julie A. Evans is the CEO of Project Tomorrow and the founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project. She serves as the chief researcher on the Speak Up Project as well as leading research efforts on the impact of innovative learning models and interventions in both K-12 and higher education. As a national thought leader and influencer\, Julie leverages her career experiences as a tech entrepreneur and nonprofit leader to stimulate new discussions within the education ecosystem. She is a graduate of Brown University and earned her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of California\, San Diego. Julie serves on several boards and advisory councils and is a frequent speaker and writer on digital learning. She was named in 2020 as the winner of EdTech Digest’s National Leader award and is the longest serving woman executive in the education technology nonprofit sector. \n \nChristina Fleming is Vice President of K-12 Product Management and Marketing at Blackboard. In this capacity\, Christina oversees management of Blackboard’s education technology portfolio designed for K-12. This includes the Blackboard Learn and Blackboard Classroom Learning Management Systems\, as well as various communication tools including Blackboard Connect and the Blackboard Communications Suite. She is responsible for managing the product roadmap\, the overall K-12 P&L\, as well as marketing strategy and client communications. Christina has a Bachelor’s in Business with a concentration in Marketing from The University of Notre Dame. She lives in Maryland. \n  \nJoin the 21st Century Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming programs\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nProject Tomorrow is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure that today’s students are well-prepared to become tomorrow’s leaders\, innovators and engaged citizens of the world. We support that mission with programs and research that focus on innovation and new learning models in the K-12 classroom\, including through the effective use of technology. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/21c20201021/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201021_21c-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T180000 DTSTAMP:20201020T220405Z CREATED:20200921T145103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T220405Z UID:34718-1603213200-1603216800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Science and Literacy Instruction: You Don’t Have to Choose DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jacqueline Barber\, Associate Director\, University of California\, Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science \nSponsored by Amplify Science \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nHow is knowledge-rich curriculum essential for the development of literacy proficiency? How can making room for science in Grades K-5 enable you to prepare your students to make sense of the world in which we live while strengthening their abilities to read\, write\, listen and speak? Watch Jacqueline Barber from the University of California\, Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science to explore the relationship between literacy and science instruction. \nIn this edWebinar\, Jacqueline examines how the shifts in the science standards invite convergence with ELA and math. She shares research that shows how this can not only help strategically make room for science in packed instructional calendars but also results in more effective ways for students to learn both science and literacy. Viewers will see examples to help them envision how a focus on science can help achieve instructional goals in their classrooms and remotely. \nSo much of what scientists do is reading\, writing\, listening\, and speaking in order to obtain\, evaluate\, and communicate information about the natural world. To prepare the next generation of scientists and critical thinkers\, we need to combine what we know about excellent literacy instruction with what we know about excellent science instruction. Situating literacy instruction in a content area like science brings with it several benefits: \n\nIt helps students develop ways of thinking that are characteristic to the discipline\nIt offers opportunities to refine sense-making skills that are essential to both disciplines\nIt provides an authentic reason for reading and writing—to better understand science ideas under study\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary and middle school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJacqueline Barber is Associate Director of the University of California Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science. In her many years at The Lawrence\, Jacquey has been engaged in creating an award-winning collection of curriculum products for teachers and students in preschool through grade eight and supporting the use of these materials through a robust curriculum-implementation network. She and her team use what they learn from broad implementation to revise and improve the materials. Jacquey’s particular focus on the interface of science and literacy has yielded dozens of research presentations and publications as well as two literacy-rich science curriculum programs: Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading and Amplify Science. \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\nAmplify is dedicated to collaborating with educators to create learning experiences that are rigorous and riveting for all students. Amplify creates K–8 core and supplemental curriculum\, assessment\, and intervention programs for today’s students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/science20201020/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201020_science-event-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201020T160000 DTSTAMP:20201020T201543Z CREATED:20201007T204434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201020T201543Z UID:34915-1603206000-1603209600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Helping Kids Use Social Media Responsibly: An Educator’s Guide to "Social Media TestDrive" DESCRIPTION:Presented by Daniel E. Vargas Campos\, Education Content Specialist\, Common Sense Education; and Dr. Yoon Hyung Choi\, Postdoctoral Research Associate\, Social Media Lab\, Cornell University\nHosted by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr. Regional Manager\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSocial media has upended the way we communicate and changed the way we see both the world and ourselves. But the sea of change brought on by social media also presents a number of complicated challenges\, particularly for younger users. It’s natural that kids and tweens want to explore social media but navigating that world without a guide can be overwhelming and even dangerous. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn about Social Media TestDrive\, a free educational tool created by researchers from Cornell University’s Social Media Lab in collaboration with Common Sense Education. Social Media TestDrive allows young people to navigate realistic scenarios and dilemmas they might encounter as users of social media in a safe virtual environment. By the end of the session: \n\nLearn about recent trends of media use among young people\nUnderstand how experiential learning is implemented in Social Media TestDrive\nReview a Social Media TestDrive module\nKnow how to implement Social Media TestDrive modules in your classroom\nIdentify ways to use Social Media TestDrive as a family engagement tool\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary and middle school teachers. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDaniel Vargas Campos is an education content specialist at Common Sense Education. He develops research-backed educational resources that support young people to thrive in a digitally interconnected world. He has over four years of experience as a content creator in the education technology space. Prior to joining Common Sense Education\, Daniel was a graduate instructor and researcher at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Education where he studied the impact of educational technologies in the lives of students from non-dominant backgrounds. He holds an MA in social and cultural studies from UC Berkeley and a BA in interdisciplinary studies from Tufts University. \n \nDr. Yoon Hyung Choi (Ph.D.\, Cornell University) is a postdoctoral research associate in Cornell University’s Social Media Lab. Her research examines computer-mediated communication\, with a focus on online self-disclosure and well-being. She is interested in how people conduct social interactions and share personal information on social networking sites\, such as Facebook and Twitter\, and the effect of these interactions on people’s psychological well-being and mental health. Her most recent work on the Social Media TestDrive project focuses on developing a social media education program for youth to promote digital citizenship and prosocial behaviors online. \n \nAbout the Host \nJennifer Ehehalt is the Pittsburgh Regional Manager at Common Sense Education. Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in education. She continues to partner with state-level organizations\, school districts\, and community organizations across the nation to help integrate Common Sense education resources. Jennifer provides educational leadership through consultation with school districts\, professional development (both in-person and virtual)\, conference presentations\, and parent universities. Jennifer sits on the Advisory Council for Kidsburgh and is a champion for Remake Learning Days Across America. Jennifer has a B.S. in elementary education and an M.Ed. in educational leadership. Jennifer was recently named 2019 Alumni of the Year from Edinboro University. \n  \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20201020/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201020_commonsense-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T173000 DTSTAMP:20201116T175853Z CREATED:20200929T222333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201116T175853Z UID:34816-1603125000-1603128600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Mental Health\, Mindfulness\, Self-Care: What We Can Do During a Pandemic DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dena Simmons\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Director\, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence\, Yale University\, CT; Dr. Baron R. Davis\, Superintendent\, Richland School District Two\, SC; Doris Corporan\, Counselor\, New York City; and Dewayne J. McClary\, Director\, League of Innovative Schools\, Digital Promise \nModerated by Barbara Pape\, Policy and Communications Director\, Learner Variability Project\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWe’re sorry but the recording for this edWebinar is no longer available. \nIf there is a silver lining to COVID-19 it is the increased awareness and importance of mental health for our teachers\, students\, and their families/caregivers. The tension created between new social distance protocols and the need to connect and build relationships is heightened\, with many not equipped to lower the stress for meaningful teaching and learning to occur in school or in a remote environment. At the same time\, school communities and society at large are facing the pandemic of centuries of racism that is harmful to students\, particularly Black\, Indigenous and students of Color. \nWhat are the strategies that need to be put in place to nurture the growth of each student\, their family/caregivers\, and teachers during these times? How can we evolve to be culturally responsive in our schools and communities? In this edWebinar: \n\nLearn about key self-care tips not only for students\, but adults\, too\nDiscover how school districts can encourage self-care and mindfulness in their communities of teachers and learners\nHear what parents can do at home to foster self-care and mindfulness\nExamine how being student centered can promote culturally responsive teaching\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of all levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDena Simmons\, Ed.D. is the assistant director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence\, where she supports schools to use the power of emotions to create a more compassionate and just society. Prior to her work at the Center\, Dena served as an educator\, teacher educator\, diversity facilitator\, and curriculum developer. She has been a leading voice on teacher education and has written and spoken across the country about social justice pedagogy\, diversity\, emotional intelligence\, and bullying in K-12 school settings\, including the White House\, the inaugural Obama Foundation Summit\, the United Nations\, two TEDx talks\, and a TED talk on Broadway. Dena has been profiled in Education Week\, the Huffington Post\, NPR\, the AOL/PBS project\, MAKERS: Women Who Make America\, and a Beacon Press Book\, Do It Anyway: The New Generation of Activists. Dena is a recipient of a Harry S. Truman Scholarship\, a J. William Fulbright Fellowship\, an Education Pioneers Fellowship\, a Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship\, a Phillips Exeter Academy Dissertation Fellowship\, a Hedgebrook Writing Residency\, and an Arthur Vining Davis Aspen Fellowship among others. She earned her doctorate degree from Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she recently served as faculty in the Summer Principals Academy. Dena’s research interests include teacher preparedness to address bullying in the K-12 school setting\, culturally responsive pedagogy\, and the intersection of equity and social and emotional learning (SEL) interventions—all in an effort to ensure and foster justice and safe spaces for all. She is the author of the forthcoming book\, White Rules for Black People (St. Martin’s Press\, 2021). \n \nAn educator for more than 20 years\, Dr. Baron R. Davis is Superintendent of Richland School District Two in South Carolina and the first African American to hold this position. Reaffirming that learning is the cornerstone for everything in Richland Two\, Dr. Davis spearheaded multiple initiatives aimed at ensuring consistent high-quality teaching and learning in every classroom in every school. He rolled out “Pathways to Premier\,” the district’s 2017–2020 strategic plan\, in which he presents his vision for partnering with families\, staff\, and community to make Richland Two the premier school district. \nReared in the public housing system since age two\, he knows the struggles associated with poverty. In 2014\, Dr. Davis joined the City of Columbia’s “My Brother’s Keeper Initiative\,” which empowers boys and young men of color in low-income minority communities to thrive and become productive citizens. He has been a member of the planning committee for the City of Columbia’s Black Male Achievement Conference for three years. He is an inductee of the Columbia Housing Authority’s Wall of Fame. \nDr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology from Francis Marion University. From the University of South Carolina\, he earned master’s degrees in school counseling and educational administration\, and educational specialist\, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in educational counseling. \n \nDoris Corporan is a school counselor and coordinator of the college advisory program at a large high\nschool in New York City\, as well as a mother of two children\, ages seven and nine. In her role\, she is responsible for helping students and their families reduce social and emotional barriers in order to allow\nthem to succeed academically and in their post-secondary plans. Doris is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has been working with children and families since 2003. Previously\, Doris worked for several years as a counseling specialist with the Upward Bound program at Vaughn College\, a federally funded program whose aim is to reduce social-emotional\, academic\, and financial barriers for first-generation high school students in their pursuit of higher education. Doris also taught college-level courses in psychology and sociology at Vaughn College. In 2008\, Doris began working as a bilingual school counselor in New York City public schools\, providing therapeutic and assessment services to students. Recently\, Doris and her family were featured in WNET/PBS’s Parenting Minutes to showcase strategies for developing social and emotional IQ within children. Doris is also a proud Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader. Doris earned a BS in psychology from Stony Brook University\, an MA in psychology from Marist College\, and an MSEd in education from Queens College. \n\n \n \nDewayne McClary comes to Digital Promise most recently as Director of Educational Technology and Library Programs at D.C. Public Schools\, where he supervised DCPS’s 1:1 pilot and roll-out and other innovation initiatives. He has broad and deep experience as a teacher and district leader. He has worked in rural South Carolina\, the suburbs of Virginia\, and at an urban D.C. school district. Dewayne is a visionary and strategic leader\, an extraordinary relationship builder\, and a highly energetic\, adept communicator. In his role as League of Innovative Schools Director\, he will lead efforts to increase engagement and impact for the network. \nDewayne earned a B.S. in Political Science from Francis Marion University\, an Executive Master’s in Leadership from Georgetown University\, and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University. \n\n  \nAbout the Host \nBarbara Pape is the policy and communications director for the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise. She has 20 years’ experience in strategic communications\, writing\, and policy analysis\, primarily in education. Previously\, she served as the executive producer of the award-winning Teaching & Learning conference\, sponsored by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards\, where she developed content and oversaw outreach and communications. As a writer\, she has written for numerous publications\, including Harvard University\, the National Education Goals Panel (U.S. Department of Education)\, and Parents magazine. Barbara also served as editor and publisher of the first electronically delivered education newsletter\, the Daily Report Card. She served on the Advisory Board of the Kennedy Center’s Intersection of Arts Education and Special Education Committee\, serves as a judge for the Miliken-Penn Graduate School of Education Business Plan competition\, and is on the Boards at the Education Writers Association and Potentia. She earned an Ed.M. at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and launched her career as a middle school language arts teacher. \nJoin the Personalize Learning for Learner Variability community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nDigital Promise League of Innovative Schools connects and rallies the most forward-thinking leaders of the nation’s school districts. By working together on shared priorities – and partnering with leading entrepreneurs\, researchers\, and education leaders – League districts pioneer innovative learning and leadership practices that lead to improved outcomes for students and that help prepare them for learning for life. \n  \nDigital Promise was created with the mission to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learn. All people at every stage of their lives should have access to learning experiences that help them acquire the knowledge and skills they need to thrive and continuously learn in an ever-changing world. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/personalizedlearning20201019/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201019_PersonalizedLearning-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T160000 DTSTAMP:20201019T200116Z CREATED:20201006T152416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T200116Z UID:34864-1603119600-1603123200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Strengthening the Social-Emotional Health of Young Children Through Screening DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jane Squires\, Ph.D.\, Professor and Director\, Early Intervention Program\, Center on Human Development\, University of Oregon; Elizabeth Twombly\, M.S.\, Senior Researcher/Instructor\, Early Intervention Program\, Center on Human Development\, University of Oregon; and Alicia Ginardi\, Enrollment Coordinator/Administration Team\, Harmony Montessori School\, Portland\, OR \nSponsored by Brookes Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSupporting young children’s social-emotional health\, while always important\, has taken on new significance during the COVID-19 health crisis. This edWebinar will highlight how to strengthen every child’s social-emotional skills through screening\, early identification\, and competence-building exercises. \nLeading experts on screening and developers of the Ages & Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional\, Second Edition (ASQ:SE-2)\, Jane Squires\, Ph.D. and Elizabeth Twombly\, M.S. share how using a parent-completed screening tool can help your program’s children and families\, especially during this challenging time. Resources to share with parents will also be provided. \nViewers will: \n\nLearn how to identify early behavioral concerns that parents or early educators are experiencing with young children\nDiscover the importance of involving families in social-emotional screening and follow-up\nGet resources that parents and early educators can use to support children’s social-emotional development\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-1 teachers and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Jane Squires is a leading authority on developmental screening\, implementation of screening systems\, early identification of developmental delays\, and parents’ involvement in monitoring their young children’s development. She has served as principal investigator on numerous research studies on developmental screening systems\, personnel training\, and social-emotional development of at-risk infants and toddlers. Dr. Squires is lead author of the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®\, Third Edition (ASQ®-3)\, Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: Social-Emotional\, Second Edition (ASQ®:SE-2)\, and Social-Emotional Assessment/Evaluation Measure (SEAM™)\, Research Edition. She has authored or coauthored more than 90 books\, chapters\, and articles on developmental screening and early childhood disabilities. \n \n \nElizabeth Twombly\, M.S. provides trainings on ASQ® and ASQ®:SE nationally and internationally and has provided technical assistance to states on the development of early identification and referral systems for young children. She has worked on numerous research studies involving the ASQ and ASQ:SE\, as well as research on developmental screening systems and social-emotional development of at-risk infants and toddlers. Elizabeth is a contributing author of the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®\, Third Edition (ASQ®-3)\, co-author of the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: Social-Emotional\, Second Edition (ASQ®:SE-2)\, and lead author of the ASQ®-3 Learning Activities and ASQ®:SE-2 Learning Activities & More resources. She has authored or coauthored more than 90 books\, chapters\, and articles on developmental screening and early childhood disabilities. \n \n \nAlicia Ginardi is a trained Montessori Primary Guide with over 20 years of experience working with children ages 3-6. She has been implementing ASQs for her school for the past several years and works to create a partnership with families in order to meet the needs of each child at Harmony Montessori School. \n \n  \nJoin the Teaching All Students: Practical Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nFounded in 1978\, Brookes is an independent\, highly respected educational publishing company with a strong focus on helping all people—with and without disabilities—reach their potential. We publish 50+ new titles a year on screening and assessment\, early intervention\, inclusive and special education\, autism and other disabilities\, literacy\, behavior\, communication\, and more. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/inclusiveeducation20201019/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201019_InclusiveEducation-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201019T140000 DTSTAMP:20201019T180020Z CREATED:20200928T212624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T180020Z UID:34786-1603112400-1603116000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Opening Schools: The Challenges\, Strategies\, and a COVID-19 Update DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Michael A. DiSpezio\, Science Author and Educator \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nFrustrated with online interactions? Want more updates on the latest COVID-19 findings? You are not alone. Don’t miss out on this engaging\, richly illustrated\, and information-packed edWebinar\, where Dr. Michael A. DiSpezio\, COVID-19 education expert\, addresses what we have learned so far about the challenges and strategies for effective teaching in the time of COVID-19. \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. DiSpezio returns to edWeb to share best practices that you can apply tomorrow whether you are teaching in the classroom\, virtually\, or in a hybrid environment. Discover how simple strategies can better engage and maintain learners’ interest. In addition to addressing educational pedagogy\, Dr. DiSpezio reviews the latest findings about COVID-19 and what they mean in terms of remaining safe in both remote and home environments. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Michael DiSpezio is a globally respected renaissance educator\, speaker\, and science education author. He hosts JASON broadcasts and shepherded the Discovery Channel to their first Emmy Award nomination. A former marine biologist\, he worked as a research assistant to a Nobel Prize winner. Leaving the laboratory and his instructor role at Boston University\, he celebrated his passion for education as a K-12 classroom teacher for ten years. Returning to graduate school\, he completed his Ed.D.\, based upon his work in HIV/AIDS education. In addition to writing the national curriculum on The Science of HIV\, published by the National Science Teachers Association\, Michael has authored over 25 trade books and coauthored over 60 textbooks. Beyond his work with leading print publishers\, he has developed materials for Google\, Disney\, the Discovery Channel\, PBS\, Children’s Television Workshop\, MTV\, Scientific American Frontiers\, The JASON Project\, and the US Department of Education. These days\, his interests in developing AR and VR experiences have been supplanted by the need to create COVID-19-literate students. \nJoin the School Health & Safety community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/schoolsafety20201019/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201019_schoolsafety-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T180000 DTSTAMP:20210618T152052Z CREATED:20200929T173132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T152052Z UID:34806-1602781200-1602784800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Leading for Equity: Engaging Community Beyond the Schoolhouse DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Russell Booker\, Executive Director of the Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM) and former District 7 Superintendent\, Spartanburg\, SC\nModerated by Dr. David Schuler\, Superintendent\, District 214\, Chicago\, IL and former AASA President \nHosted by AASA\, The Superintendents Association \nAASA’s Leadership Network\, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nRecently retired school superintendent (Spartanburg County School District Seven\, SC)\, Dr. Russell Booker knows transformational change begins with challenging the status quo and requiring a broad engagement of community beyond the schoolhouse. Dr. Booker shares his insights on intentional focus for removing barriers to students’ economic opportunities post-graduation. As a dynamic\, forward thinking superintendent and as the new executive director of the Spartanburg Academic Movement\, Dr. Booker will discuss how utilization of human\, financial and social capital can change mindsets and hearts of a community. \nEssential Questions: \n\nHow do educational leaders begin the work of intentionally moving community advocates and allies in the work of leading diversity\, equity and inclusion within our schools?\nWhat are strategies for engaging chambers of commerce and non-profits in tackling practices that have disparate impact on children of color?\nWhat is a ‘Whole Community to support a Whole Child’ approach to transforming schools and how can it remove education and economic disparities?\n\nViewers will learn about strategies to address systemic disparities and inequities in order to benefit all students. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Russell W. Booker\, the Executive Director of the Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM)\, believes our greatest hope for the future is to inspire and equip our children for meaningful lives of leadership and service. He received his bachelor’s degree in Education from Wingate University and his Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina in Columbia. \nLauded as a values-based leader and a champion for equity and education\, Russell retired as Superintendent of Spartanburg County School District Seven after a 28-year career in education during which he garnered a wide range of regional\, state\, and national distinctions. He is a South Carolina Liberty Fellow and a graduate of the Diversity Leaders Initiative through the Riley Institute. \nRussell\, a Certified Diversity Executive\, and his wife Sheryl recently founded One Acorn\, an agency that helps organizations\, individuals\, and communities fulfill the potential within through enlightened\, authentic\, values-based leadership centered on collective impact for equity. \n \nAbout the Host \nDr. David R. Schuler is the 2018 Illinois and National Superintendent of the Year. Known for his ability to inspire and build leaders\, he spearheaded Redefining Ready!\, the national movement to redefine what it means for students to be college\, career and life ready while serving as the 2015-2016 President of AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. \nDr. Schuler has served 20 years as a superintendent\, 15 of which currently leading High School District 214\, Illinois’ largest high school district\, where he led the development of an innovative instructional philosophy around personalized learning experiences focused on career pathways\, early college credit\, and industry credentials that enables students to discover their futures while still in high school. In addition\, District 214 now teaches computer science to all 12\,000 students\, and its six schools were among only seven in the nation to pilot an iOS app development curriculum\, initiatives which were recognized by the Obama White House. \nDr. Schuler earned his bachelor’s degree from Carroll University and his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. \nJoin the Leading for Equity community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \nThe AASA Leadership Network drives superintendent success\, innovation and growth\, shaping the future of public education while preparing students for what’s next. We are the largest\, most diverse network of superintendents in America. Passionate and committed\, we connect educational leaders to the professional learning\, leadership development\, relationships and partnerships they need to ensure a long career of impact. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/aasaequity20201015/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/LeadingforEquity_400x300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T160000 DTSTAMP:20210618T161825Z CREATED:20200929T165659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T161825Z UID:34803-1602774000-1602777600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How Educators Have Increased Parental Engagement to Help Children Learn to Read During COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Presented by John Lant\, CEO\, 4 Weeks to Read; and Cheryl Lant\, Founder\, 4 Weeks to Read \nSponsored by 4 Weeks to Read \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edLeader Panel Learn more \nThis edLeader Panel covers how to effectively accomplish the six keys of early childhood reading and still make it fun\, easy\, and engaging for students\, parents\, and teachers. These six keys are: \n\nPhonemic Awareness\nPhonics\nBlending\nFluency\nVocabulary\nComprehension\n\nThis panel of current administrators and teachers who use the 4 Weeks to Read program will speak to how and why the program is so effective in their school districts even during this time of COVID-19. This recorded edLeader Panel will be of interest to preK through elementary teachers and school and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \nThe 4 Weeks to Read program is not free\, but specifically equipped to handle the challenges presented by online learning and even finds ways to incorporate printed materials (with Spanish and English available). This program can be used at home to help engage students and parents during this difficult time. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJohn Lant is the founder of Learning Dynamics Academics Schools. Founded in 1984\, Learning Dynamics is best known for its university validated reading program. With more than 30 years of experience\, Learning Dynamics has six schools in Utah and Arizona and over 500\,000 students have successfully completed the reading program. John attended Brigham Young University and graduated with a Master of Business Administration. \n \nCheryl C. Lant started Learning Dynamics Preschools in 1984. She developed 4 Weeks to Read in the school\, working with teachers and the children. Today hundreds of thousands of children are learning to read using this program. She was also the president of a worldwide organization for children for 5 years. \n  \n  \n  \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \n4 Weeks to Read by Learning Dynamics is the premiere reading program for children ages 4-8. This easy-to-use\, phonics-based program was developed over 17 years of classroom application. It’s the only program where children earn and keep their own library of books throughout the program. Learning Dynamics is backed by research from the University of Oregon with a 98% success rate getting children to read at or above grade level. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20201015/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190717_literacyhero-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T180000 DTSTAMP:20210618T152018Z CREATED:20200915T183834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T152018Z UID:34664-1602694800-1602698400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Teaching Disinformation in 2020: CIA Tips for Students and Educators DESCRIPTION:Presented by Peter Adams\, Senior Vice President\, Education\, News Literacy Project; and Cindy Otis\, Former CIA Officer\, Author\, Disinfo\, Vice President of Analysis\, Alethea Group\nHosted by Shaelynn Farnsworth\, National Director of Educator Outreach and Success\, News Literacy Project \nSponsored by News Literacy Project \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAs you well know\, misinformation and disinformation online can confuse\, mislead\, and even endanger your students. The News Literacy Project is working hard to ensure that young people do not become caught in a web of falsehoods\, hoaxes\, and conspiracy theories during election season and beyond by offering a diverse range of education resources. \nWatch subject matter expert Peter Adams of the News Literacy Project and former CIA officer and author Cindy Otis in a conversation about the difference between misinformation and disinformation. Learn how to tell if a bot or a troll is behind the online content you see and what to do about it. Plus\, dive into the information landscape surrounding the 2020 elections and political campaigns. \nAlong with highlighting resources\, including the award-winning Checkology® virtual classroom\, participants will learn strategies for honing news literacy skills using timely\, real-world examples.  Come be a part of creating a “future founded on facts” for your students! \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of the middle school\, high school\, and higher ed levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nPeter Adams is the News Literacy Project’s Senior Vice President of Education. He began his career as a classroom teacher in New York City schools through Teach For America. He has also taught in the Chicago public schools\, at Roosevelt University\, and at Chicago City Colleges’ Wilbur Wright campus. In addition\, he has worked with the NYC Teaching Fellows program\, with After School Matters\, and as an independent education consultant. \nSince joining NLP in 2009\, he has coordinated classroom and after-school programs\, served as Chicago program manager\, worked on organizational strategy\, and developed NLP’s digital program. He has also provided news literacy training and workshops to educators and others throughout the area. He was promoted to his current position in January 2014 and oversees NLP’s education team\, which develops resources and training for teachers. He and the other team members are based in Chicago. \nPeter is a graduate of Indiana University\, where he majored in English and African American studies and co-founded an independent monthly student newspaper. He has a master’s degree in the humanities from the University of Chicago. \n \nCindy L. Otis is the Vice President of Analysis for Alethea Group\, a disinformation investigation\, and remediation firm\, and is an expert on disinformation threat analysis and counter-messaging. She is also a Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab and an Associate at Argonne National Lab. Prior to joining the private sector in 2017\, she served in the CIA as a military analyst\, intelligence briefer\, and a manager in the Directorate of Intelligence. While at the CIA\, she specialized in security issues in Europe\, the Middle East\, and North Africa. She is a frequent media commentator and is regularly cited in publications such as The Washington Post\, New York Times\, Politico\, and NPR; she is a member of USA Today’s Board of Contributors. Cindy is also the author of the newly released\, True or False: A CIA Analyst’s Guide to Identifying and Fighting Fake News\, out now with Macmillan. \n \nAbout the Host \nShaelynn Farnsworth is News Literacy Project’s national director of educator outreach and success. Shaelynn has over 20 years of experience in education. She spent the first part of her career as a high school English teacher in Conrad\, Iowa\, where she reimagined teaching and learning in her classroom and became a leader in the convergence between literacy and technology. Shaelynn focused on developing student skills in information consumption\, creating innovative ways for students to demonstrate understanding\, and inspiring healthy skepticism in the digital age. She was recruited by a regional state education agency in Iowa\, where she was a school improvement consultant for seven years. Shaelynn supported districts throughout Iowa in the areas of literacy\, technology\, AIW\, and systemic change. She was a member of the state’s literacy\, social studies\, and technology leadership teams. Shaelynn holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in English from the University of Northern Iowa. \nJoin the News Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThe News Literacy Project is a nonpartisan national education nonprofit\, provides programs and resources for educators and the public to teach\, learn and share the abilities needed to be smart\, active consumers of news and information and equal and engaged participants in a democracy. \n\n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/newsliteracy20201014/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201014_newsliteracy-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T160000 DTSTAMP:20201014T200349Z CREATED:20200910T192900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T200349Z UID:34609-1602687600-1602691200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Critical Role of Assessment in Our “New Normal” DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Gene Kerns\, Vice President and Chief Academic Officer\, Renaissance®; and Dr. Katie McClarty\, Vice President of Research and Design\, Renaissance® \nSponsored by Renaissance® \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThis school year\, it’s not uncommon for educators to have more questions than answers. How are this fall’s students performing in comparison to previous cohorts? How substantial is the “COVID Slide”? Are equity gaps widening? How do remote- and hybrid-learning environments impact assessment and instruction? \nIn this edWebinar for educators and leaders\, Dr. Gene Kerns and Dr. Katie McClarty answer these questions\, using data-based insights to cut through the confusion around our “new normal” in K–12 education. Topics include: \n\nWhat the data shows us about the impact of last spring’s school closures\nWhether remote testing provides trustworthy results\nWhat we know about the “COVID Slide”—and what we’re investigating in a forthcoming research study\nHow to better provide equitable access to learning opportunities for all students\nWhat mistake districts often make with their data—and how to avoid this\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nGene Kerns\, Ed.D. is Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at Renaissance and a nationally acclaimed speaker on assessment\, learning progressions\, and educational standards. He is co-author of the book Unlocking Student Talent: The New Science of Developing Expertise (Teachers College Press\, 2017). \n\n \nKatie McClarty\, Ph.D. is Vice President of Research and Design at Renaissance. She is the former Chief Assessment Officer at Questar and co-editor of the book Preparing Students for College and Careers: Theory\, Measurement\, and Educational Practice (Routledge\, 2017). \n \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nRenaissance ® creates student-centered programs that give educators insights and resources to effectively target instruction\, accelerate growth\, and help every student build a strong foundation for success. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20201014/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201014_assessment-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201014T150000 DTSTAMP:20201014T200220Z CREATED:20200911T134917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T200220Z UID:34619-1602684000-1602687600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:What We Can Learn from Children About Mindfulness to Transform Our Learning Environments DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Joy Erwin\, Professor of Education\, Montclair State University\, NJ\, Department of Teaching and Learning\, Graduate Programs in Early Childhood and Elementary Inclusive Education\nHosted by Jennifer Lewis\, President at Gryphon House\, Inc. \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nImagine feeling a sense of calm and focus\, and transmitting that positive energy to children regardless of what is happening in the external world. The purpose of this edWebinar is to critically examine the joy and power of presence in education. Dr. Elizabeth Joy Erwin\, Professor of Education at Montclair State University\, discusses: \n\nWhy we have so much to learn from children\, especially the youngest ones\nHow to develop a culture of mindfulness and how to maintain it over time\nSimple mindfulness practices to engage in starting now\n\nViewers will gain a deeper understanding of how to practice mindfulness together with young children. By discovering how to integrate simple ideas and practical strategies to calm the body and quiet the mind\, educators can select the exact tools they want to ensure all children learn and thrive. \nAdditional benefits of attending this edWebinar include thinking more expansively about the connections between social justice and mindfulness and exploring why reflective inquiry can transform our own learning and teaching. Through a variety of diverse educator\, family\, and child voices\, participants will gain knowledge and tools for a wide menu of classroom-based and individualized mindfulness practices (i.e.\, breathing\, meditation\, yoga\, guided imagery). \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-5 teachers\, librarians\, therapists\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Elizabeth Joy Erwin is Professor of Education at Montclair State University in New Jersey where she prepares current and future teachers to think critically\, reflect deeply and teach inclusively. Over the past 25 years\, the commitment to educational equity for young children with disabilities has been at the heart of her teaching and research with a focus on mindfulness\, families\, and inclusive education. In pursuit of social action—locally and globally—Dr. Erwin has published widely in prestigious academic journals\, authored multiple books and chapters\, and accepted invitations to teach about inclusive early childhood worldwide. Dr. Erwin currently lives in New York City where she practices yoga and meditation every day. \n \nAbout the Host \nJennifer Lewis is the president at Gryphon House\, Inc.\, the leading publisher of educational resources for teachers and parents. \n  \n  \n  \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\, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bookchats20201014/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201014_bookchats-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T170000 DTSTAMP:20201013T210150Z CREATED:20200901T141045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T210150Z UID:34505-1602604800-1602608400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Essential Trauma-Informed Practices During COVID-19 Recovery DESCRIPTION:Presented by Karen Allen\, Lifelong Educator and Trauma-Informed Practices Advisor\nHosted by Robin Faltz\, Senior Sales Consultant\, The Social Express \nSponsored by The Social Express \nWatch the Recording\n\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this new educational climate\, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic\, we have more students and families in need of support through a trauma-informed lens. Watch for an edWebinar to explore the topic of trauma\, the brain\, and effective strategies to help teachers\, students\, and their families reach positive outcomes in school and at home. You will be excited about the opportunity to engage in this very important\, relevant topic that will change the way you think about learning and the brain. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, special education leaders and specialists\, guidance counselors\, and school psychologists.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKaren Allen has been an educator for over 20 years in the San Francisco Bay Area. She began her career as a high school French and English teacher. After over 10 years in the classroom\, Karen shifted her focus to supporting teachers as a curriculum specialist working with English language arts teachers\, and then later as school principal in alternative education programs. For the past several years Karen served as the coordinator for the Marin County Office of Education’s Foster and Homeless Youth Education programs. \n \nAbout the Host \nRobin Faltz has been in education sales for more than 20 years in the New York metropolitan area. Robin began her career as a special education teacher\, then shifted into the business world working with primarily edtech companies in sales and marketing. She spent 10 years with Apple Computer performing sales to higher education institutions\, however\, she found her passion when she went back to her roots with K-12 over 15 years ago\, helping school districts by providing them with robust software programs. She is very proud to know that she is helping so many educators as well as students overcome the many challenges of teaching and learning with the help of online solutions she introduces to them. \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe Social Express is focused on leveraging technology to meet the needs for K-12 students in terms of Social-Emotional Learning and Career Exploration. It is our goal to create exciting\, innovative new products to assist with social and life skills for every developmental stage that children go through. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20201013/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201013_SEL-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T160000 DTSTAMP:20201013T200041Z CREATED:20200910T190144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T200041Z UID:34604-1602601200-1602604800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Leading in a Virtual World DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Julie Morrow\, Former Assistant Superintendent\, Rowan-Salisbury\, NC \nSponsored by Achieve3000 \nWatch the Recording\n\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAdministrators have entered into unchartered territories with remote learning and with that\, unique challenges. If ignored\, these challenges can significantly impede the ability to effectively serve the overall needs of the learning environment for both staff and students. More than ever\, it is critical to find opportunities to connect with other leaders and explore new and innovative approaches that will promote remote collaborative opportunities and support for their teams during these very difficult times. In this recorded session\, Dr. Julie Morrow will show leaders how to effectively work with their teams remotely and continue to create a culture that is engaging\, collaborative\, and thriving. \nViewers will: \n\nDevelop an understanding of common challenges present in remote working environments and discover strategies that can provide support for their staff\nExplore strategies to effectively communicate remotely\nLearn concepts about how to promote and implement a shared vision\nDiscover structures\, process\, and procedures that will foster collaboration\, encourage creativity\, and allow for an effective workflow\nUnderstand various strategies that will support the social and emotional health of their team members while working in remote settings\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Julie Morrow has served as an educator for more than 31 years as a teacher\, principal\, state transformation coach\, and an Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. She has been recognized at both a state and national level for her extensive work with school transformation\, innovation in instructional design\, Professional Learning Communities\, and successful implementation of multiple digital conversions. \n  \nJoin the Differentiating Instruction with Educational Technology 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 \nAchieve3000 partners with educators to deliver a comprehensive suite of digital solutions that significantly drive literacy and math acceleration and deepen learning across the content areas. Using personalized and differentiated solutions\, Achieve3000 provides equity for remote and on-site instruction\, enabling teachers to help all students achieve accelerated growth. For more than four million students in grades PreK-12\, Achieve3000 improves high-stakes test performance and drives college and career readiness. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/differentiate20201013/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201013_differentiate-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T140000 DTSTAMP:20201013T180649Z CREATED:20200903T184336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201013T180649Z UID:34545-1602594000-1602597600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Finding Your Way Through Conflict: Getting Started DESCRIPTION:Presented by Chris Amirault\, Ph.D.\, School Director\, Tulsa Educare\, Inc.; and Christine M. Snyder\, Director\, University of Michigan Health System Children’s Center\, and Assistant Professor \nSponsored by Free Spirit Publishing \nWatch the Recording\n\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nConflicts are inevitable\, often hard to navigate\, quick to multiply and become unmanageable—and they seem to be everywhere right now! We’re here to help. \nIn this edWebinar\, presenters Chris Amirault and Christine M. Snyder introduce you to the basics of finding your way through conflict. Using engaging\, real-life scenarios to support your self-reflection and understanding\, we discuss the critical principles and attitudes required for successful conflict engagement. We  also introduce concrete strategies for resolving conflicts in your workplace that will encourage you to strengthen your relationships\, create more equitable communities\, and improve your impact on young children. Finally\, we think about your next steps along the way\, answering questions and encouraging your ongoing collaborative practice. \nConflict can be fascinating\, empowering—even fun! We’ll show you how. This recorded edWebinar will benefit early childhood and elementary teachers\, administrators\, coaches\, and coordinators. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nChris Amirault\, Ph.D. is the school director of Tulsa Educare MacArthur in Oklahoma\, and for over three decades has dedicated himself to high-quality education\, teaching courses and facilitating workshops on early childhood education\, conflict\, assessment and instruction\, ethics and professionalism\, challenging behavior\, family engagement\, anti-bias education\, and equity. He has also worked as a consultant focusing on organizational culture\, change management\, and QRIS system design and served as Executive Director of the Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center affiliated with Brown University in Rhode Island. During that time\, he also taught early childhood education and development courses and was a mentor and coach for providers. Chris also served as the president of the Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children\, served as the chair of the Council for NAEYC Accreditation\, and was a founding facilitator of NAEYC’s Diversity & Equity Interest Forum. He lives in Tulsa\, Oklahoma. \n \nChristine M. Snyder\, M.A. has worked in the early childhood education field since 1999 as a teacher\, center director\, author\, and trainer/coach. She holds a master’s degree in early childhood education and a bachelor’s degree in child development. She is currently Director of the University of Michigan Health System Children’s Center and Assistant Professor in the College of Education at Madonna University in Livonia\, Michigan. Previously\, she was an early childhood specialist at the HighScope Educational Research Foundation in Ypsilanti\, Michigan\, where she focused on developing professional learning for teachers and curriculum for preschoolers and infants/toddlers. She facilitates training throughout the United States\, internationally\, and online\, and has published several books\, articles\, training DVDs\, and other classroom resources for teachers. She lives in Michigan. \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning\, Positive Behavior\, and Student Achievement 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\nFree Spirit is the leading publisher of learning tools that support young people’s social\, emotional\, and educational needs. We help children and teens think for themselves\, overcome challenges\, and make a difference in the world. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/studentachievement20201013/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201013_studentachievement-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201012T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201012T180000 DTSTAMP:20231113T165621Z CREATED:20200824T150720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T165621Z UID:34432-1602522000-1602525600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Cybersecurity: Keeping Everyone Safe in Today’s Learning Environments DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Luvelle Brown\, Superintendent\, Ithaca City School District\, NY; Dr. Susan Enfield\, Superintendent\, Highline Public Schools\, WA; Dr. Chris Gaines\, Superintendent\, Mehlville School District\, MO; and Amy McLaughlin\, Project Director\, CoSN Cybersecurity Initiative \nProgram Host and Moderator: Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN Empowered Superintendents Initiative \nSponsored by ClassLink\nThis edWebinar series is co-hosted by CoSN\, AASA\, and edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \n\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWith school systems across the nation and the world now operating in face-to-face\, hybrid and remote learning scenarios\, assuring that all involved can function safely when leveraging the internet—for both participatory learning and school operations—has never been more critical. In this era of COVID-19\, school systems have become one of the main targets for cyber criminals. Now\, more than ever\, school district leaders must know how to take appropriate actions to be sufficiently aggressive in getting ahead of cybersecurity threats and problems. \nIn this edWebinar\, three leading superintendents\, joined by CoSN’s Cybersecurity Initiative Project Director\, share their perspectives and experiences in dealing with the complexities of managing and assuring cyber security in today’s K-12 learning environments. They will examine the liability concerns that arise when schools experience network security incidents and the impact those events can have on a district’s professional reputation as well as the effects cyber-attacks have on teaching and learning. Strategies for effectively preventing\, managing and communicating cybersecurity threats will be shared. \nThis edWebinar is of particular value to superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring school leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Luvelle Brown was the 2017 New York State Superintendent of the Year. He has served as Superintendent of the Ithaca City School District in Ithaca\, New York since January 2011. Prior to arriving in Ithaca\, Dr. Brown served as a teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, school CIO\, and district-level leader in Virginia. Early in his tenure\, Dr. Brown facilitated a community-wide\, strategic-planning process that resulted in a new vision and mission. Conversations in homes\, community centers\, places of worship\, and other local settings informed the vision of “6000+ Thinkers” and mission to “Engage. Educate. Empower.” The newly informed vision and mission has led to district-wide initiatives based on systems thinking\, including integrating thinking skills into every classroom\, shifting the organizational design towards a systemic approach\, redesigning learning spaces\, and numerous technology initiatives\, such as systems-based visual mapping\, game-based learning\, innovative uses of social media\, and 1:1 mobile device implementation. \n\nKnowing every student by name\, strength and need is the promise of Highline Public Schools in Washington. Under the leadership of Dr. Susan Enfield\, the district is delivering on this promise by implementing a bold strategic plan committed to ensuring that students graduate bilingual\, biliterate with the problem-solving and critical-thinking skills that will prepare them for the futures they choose. Prior to coming to Highline in 2012 Dr. Enfield served as Interim Superintendent for Seattle Public Schools. \n\nDr. Chris Gaines is Superintendent of Mehlville School District in suburban St. Louis\, Missouri. Dr. Gaines previously served as Superintendent of Missouri’s Crawford County R-I and Wright City R-II school districts. Under Dr. Gaines’s leadership Mehlville is expanding opportunities for students. In 2017\, the district opened MOSAIC\, a personalized learning elementary school\, and created the MyPath program\, which allows high school students to create their own class. The AASA Digital Consortium visited these programs in the spring of 2018 to gain insight into emerging models of best practice using digital media to support engaging learning experiences. In 2019\, Mehlville opened academies at each middle school to expand personalized learning experiences at the middle-school level. Dr. Gaines holds degrees from Southeast Missouri State University and earned his doctorate at St. Louis University. He is a member of numerous professional associations and served as the 2018-2019 President of AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. \n\nAn experienced information technology and information security professional\, Amy McLaughlin has over 20 years’ experience building\, implementing\, and securing information systems\, including 10 years’ experience in K-12 and higher education. As a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) she has been responsible for protecting data covered by a broad range of federal and state regulations including HIPAA\, FERPA\, and IRS 1075. She holds a Master of Science in information technology management and a Master of Arts in marriage and family therapy. Amy currently serves as the project lead for the CoSN Cybersecurity initiative and the Director of Information Services Student Health Services at Oregon State University. \n\nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s Empowered Superintendents Initiative. Ann served as Executive Director\, Educational Technology in the Klein Independent School District\, 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 professional educators serving 50\,000 students. Ann served as co-chair of Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology\, 2006-2020. Today\, Ann is based in Los Angeles working as a public speaker\, writer\, and education consultant focused on leadership and planning to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the Project Tomorrow advisory council and is a leadership consultant with Executive Service Corps of Southern California\, serving non-profit associations. Ann co-authored Life Lessons in Leadership\, a guide for leaders ages eight to 88. \n  \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\nClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink® OneClick® includes a library of over 5\,000 single sign-on apps and instant links to file folders at school and on Google\, Office 365\, and Dropbox cloud drives. ClassLink Roster Server easily and securely delivers class rosters to any publisher using open technology standards. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need. Accessible from any computer\, tablet or smartphone\, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20201012/ CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Leadership/Administration,Privacy and Security,School Safety,Technology Infrastructure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201012_supers-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T170000 DTSTAMP:20210618T141606Z CREATED:20200924T180257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T141606Z UID:34757-1602172800-1602176400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Leading for Equity: Equity-Focused\, Learning-Centered Leadership DESCRIPTION:Presented by Max Silverman\, Executive Director of the University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership (CEL)\, Seattle\, Washington; Michele Mason\, Director of Instructional Leadership\, University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership (CEL)\, Seattle\, Washington; Dr. Jermaine Dawson\, Chief Academic Officer\, Birmingham City Schools\, Birmingham\, Alabama; and Dr. Christopher Lennox\, Superintendent of Mounds View Public Schools\, Shoreview\, Minnesota\nModerated by Dr. Valerie Truesdale\, Assistant Executive Director\, AASA\, The School Superintendents Association \nHosted by AASA\, The Superintendents Association \nAASA’s Leadership Network\, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEquity-driven school leaders have skills and dispositions that ensure each student\, particularly those furthest from justice\, are prepared for a limitless future. Watch Max Silverman\, Executive Director\, and Michele Mason\, Director of Instructional Leadership\, with the University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership\, as they share current research and frameworks that support central office leaders in defining what it means to be an equity-driven\, learning-focused school leader. \nViewers will deepen their understanding of what it means to bridge leading for equity and instructional leadership. Dr. Jermaine Dawson\, Chief Academic Officer for Birmingham City Schools (AL) and Dr. Chris Lennox\, Superintendent of Mounds View Public Schools (MN) provide examples and share insights on supporting this type of leadership across a school system. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAs the Executive Director of the University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership (CEL)\, Max Silverman provides leadership for improving school systems focused on equitable outcomes for students. Throughout his career\, he has served in a variety of leadership positions including classroom teacher\, school principal\, district leader\, and most recently as deputy director of CEL. As executive director\, he is dedicated to building the know-how and collective efficacy of educators\, school systems and states to create a future where every student experiences a rigorous\, world-class education. Max continually seeks opportunities to build and share his expertise both locally and across the country\, including serving as the vice-chair for the Rainier Prep Public Charter School Board in Seattle\, and collaborating in the Deeper Learning Leadership Forum. \n \n \nMichele Mason joined the University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership (CEL) in June 2019 as the Director of Instructional Leadership. Michele supports district partnerships and provides instructional leadership support for district and school administrators. Prior to CEL\, she served as a district administrator\, non-profit leader\, school administrator and high school English teacher in suburban and urban areas. Michele is interested in how empowered central office staff can support the principal as an instructional\, strategic and visionary leader. Michele will complete her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in May 2021. \n \nDr. Jermaine Dawson is the Chief Academic Officer for Birmingham City Schools. Jermaine is a native of Atlanta\, Georgia where he attended and graduated from the Atlanta Public Schools. He graduated from Morehouse College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology. He then received his Master of Arts degree in educational leadership from Kennesaw State University. In 2019\, he received his doctorate degree in educational leadership from Northcentral University. Dr. Dawson has a passion for the education of youth and has served in a myriad of capacities. \n \nDr. Chris Lennox began his tenure as Superintendent of Mounds View Public Schools on July 1\, 2016. Lennox has been with the District since July 2015\, serving as the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. He came to Mounds View from Bloomington Public Schools where he was assistant superintendent for three years. Lennox previously served Stillwater Public Schools as Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Instruction for four years and as the high school principal for five years. Prior to joining Stillwater\, he was with South St. Paul Public Schools for eight years in various capacities\, including junior high principal as well as dean of students\, assistant principal and eventually principal of the high school. \n \nAbout the Host \nValerie joined AASA early in 2019 as the Assistant Executive Director responsible for guiding leadership development services and programs. With years of experience in the superintendency and roles in instructional technology\, she knows that AASA’s Leadership Network can be a substantial resource for school leaders trying to keep pace with the rapidly changing delivery of K-12 education. \n  \nJoin the Leading for Equity community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \nThe AASA Leadership Network drives superintendent success\, innovation and growth\, shaping the future of public education while preparing students for what’s next. We are the largest\, most diverse network of superintendents in America. Passionate and committed\, we connect educational leaders to the professional learning\, leadership development\, relationships and partnerships they need to ensure a long career of impact. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/aasaequity20201008/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/LeadingforEquity_400x300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T160000 DTSTAMP:20201008T200000Z CREATED:20200903T154848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T200000Z UID:34541-1602169200-1602172800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Empowering Learners with Dyslexia to Acquire and Utilize Their Digital Voices DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nanci K. Shepardson\, M.S.Ed.\, Ed.S. W.D.P.\, Senior Educational Technologist\, Wilson Language Training\nHosted by Terrie Noland\, C.A.L.P.\, Vice President\, Educator Initiatives\, Learning Ally \nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nStudents with dyslexia often find their voice drowned out by their peers. Using technology to give them a voice is empowering and can lead to greater confidence! \nTo effectively facilitate student voices on a digital platform\, you need an understanding of what digital literacy is and how it can be leveraged to enable positive outcomes for all students\, particularly those with dyslexia. Sifting through all of the available online learning tools can quickly become an overwhelming task; this recorded edWebinar will narrow the field\, first by viewing them through the important lens of online privacy\, equity\, and access\, and finally by sorting them by the following categories: physical tools\, back channeling\, web-based add-ons\, general apps\, assessment tools\, video and audio tools\, digital storytelling\, presentation tools\, organization tools\, and blogging. \nPreK-12 teachers and school and district leaders will find this recorded session informative and leave with clear takeaways that can be implemented in an in-person\, distance or hybrid learning environment.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nNanci Shepardson is a reading and educational specialist. She graduated from Wheelock College in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in preschool/kindergarten curriculum and infant/ toddler development. In 2010\, she graduated from Simmons University with an M.S.Ed. in language and literacy and an Ed.S. in assistive technology. \nNanci is a seasoned teacher\, a credentialed K-12 reading specialist\, and an International Dyslexia Association and Wilson Reading System Dyslexia Practitioner (WRS Level 1 Certified). Nanci has taught kindergarten\, second grade\, and fourth grade\, and was a reading and educational specialist for grades seven through postgraduate and has tutored all ages. She consults for the International Dyslexia Association\, she is an advocate for students with disabilities and their families and is also a professional speaker on dyslexia\, language-based disabilities\, and assistive technology throughout the country. Prior to joining Wilson Language Training\, she was the head of Learning Resources at The Chapin School in Manhattan. \nAs the senior educational technologist at Wilson Language Training\, Nanci works in the Program Development Department. In her role\, she works with the Wilson Reading System (WRS) team and the technology team to create traditional and digital tools that will augment the current WRS curriculum and materials. She stays abreast of the current technological trends and serves as a resource for parents\, teachers\, and schools on assistive technology. Nanci is also a parent of a grown child with dyslexia. \n \nAbout the Host \nTerrie Noland serves as Vice President of Educator Initiatives at Learning Ally\, where she works to develop engagement programs\, shares knowledge through strategic relationships\, and promotes communities for educators. She has more than 25 years of experience as both a motivational leader and developer of content for educators and administrators. She has had the opportunity to lead and facilitate groups numbering in the thousands\, inspiring them around a transformational change in their approach to struggling readers. Terrie is certified as an Academic Language Practitioner and is currently working towards a Ph.D. in literacy\, with an emphasis in educational leadership from St. John’s University. She is also a certified John Maxwell speaker and facilitator. \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\nLearning Ally is a leading education solutions organization committed to transforming the lives of struggling learners. The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is a proven reading accommodation comprised of human-read audiobooks\, student centric features and a suite of teacher resources. Used in more than 17\,000 schools\, this solution successfully helps students with reading deficits become engaged learners and reach their academic potential. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20201008/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201008_readers-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T170000 DTSTAMP:20210618T161804Z CREATED:20200903T150343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T161804Z UID:34534-1602086400-1602090000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Teaching with Empathy — The Missing Instructional Link DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachel Jorgensen\, Coordinator of Work-Based Learning\, Anoka-Hennepin School District\, MN; Robert Letcher\, Founder\, EdGenuis; and Patricia Gagnon\, SVP\, Programs & Practice\, Intellispark \nSponsored by Intellispark \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThe concept of empathy has been well explored in many educational circles. The colloquialism\, “walk a mile in my shoes\,” is a concept which many teachers embrace. Educators strive to take on the perspectives of their students in order to create connections and develop lessons that are engaging; however\, as the world of young people becomes increasingly complex due to current events such as the COVID-19 pandemic\, enacting empathy may present a difficulty. \nFor an educator who hopes to see all students succeed and wishes to prepare students for future success\, empathy is not optional. The most perfectly designed lesson delivered with impeccable pedagogical execution will not reach students if they are disconnected. Student engagement depends on students’ relationships with their teachers more than ever. The key to building strong relationships is the ability of the educator to know individual students on an authentic level. This means developing an understanding of student culture\, home environment\, interests\, and values outside of the classroom. Educators also must explore learning preferences\, strengths\, and challenges within the classroom. Getting to know students on this level may sound like an insurmountable task. In this edLeader Panel\, we’ll discuss a range of strategies that offer opportunities for success. \nThis edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders focused on student support services\, school counselors\, school psychologists\, and school social workers. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRachel Jorgensen is an educator with experience in instructional coaching and teacher leadership with a particular interest in developing equitable practice\, culturally responsible teaching\, and a focus on college and career readiness. She currently serves as Coordinator of Work-Based Learning in a large Minnesota suburban district which offers her the chance to connect with students on a deep level. Leveraging student strengths and individualizing instruction to meet student needs are at the heart of her philosophy of education. She is grateful to invest her career in helping students find theirs. \n \nRob Letcher is the founder of EdGenius and is an instructional designer at Junior Achievement. He is a former Sr. Director at K12\, Inc. With 23 years of experience in education\, Rob has spent 18 of those online teaching and learning. A former school teacher\, administrator\, curriculum designer\, instructional designer\, teacher educator\, and product manager\, Rob’s expertise is both broad and deep. He is also serving as a teacher’s aide to his three children’s normally classroom-based teachers. \n \nPatricia Gagnon is the SVP of Programs & Practice at Intellispark. She has worked in education for nearly 30 years\, first as a department chair and teacher of high school English and Latin in RI public schools and then overseeing the development of online learning\, student success\, and college and career readiness solutions for K-20 students in multiple education technology organizations. She continues to explore how to effectively support her own five-year-old’s home learning adventure. \n  \n  \nJoin the Leadership 3.0: Essential Skills 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\nIntellispark is redefining how PreK-12 schools\, students\, and families work together to prepare successful\, future-ready kids. Our easy-to-use tools help to improve communication and collaboration\, enable an intentional focus on social-emotional development\, and ensure every student is known\, supported\, and appreciated — creating the conditions for all students to thrive. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20201007/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201007_leadership-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T180000 DTSTAMP:20201006T220155Z CREATED:20200901T232432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T220155Z UID:34515-1602003600-1602007200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Why We Should Reconsider Using Worksheets (And What We Should Be Doing Instead) DESCRIPTION:Presented by Robert Kaplinsky\, Educator\, Presenter\, and Co-Author of HMH AGA and Into AGA\nHosted by Denise Singleton\, Product Marketing Director\, Core Mathematics Marketing\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nSponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Mathematics \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nHave you ever seen worksheets with dozens of the same kinds of problems or perhaps riddles at the bottom? Robert Kaplinsky\, Educator\, Presenter\, and Co-Author of HMH AGA and Into AGA\, has used similar worksheets with his students for years. What he wonders now\, with more perspective\, is whether they were the best option for students. For example\, if a student correctly solved the first four or five problems\, what extra benefit did she get from solving 20 more similar problems? What extra information did he get about what she knew? \nRobert believes that we should reconsider using worksheets like these and has a better alternative. In fact\, he thinks it’s the single biggest bang-for-buck change teachers can make in their classrooms and he wants to tell you all about it. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn: \n\nWhat’s wrong with using worksheets to teach math\nWhat options are available for teachers to use instead\nHow we can implement this alternative with our students\nWhere we can get more problems to use\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nRobert Kaplinsky has been an educator since 2003 as a classroom teacher\, teacher specialist for Downey Unified School District\, instructor for the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA)\, and presenter at conferences around the world. He co-founded the website Open Middle\, has been published in Edutopia and Education Week\, is the author of Open Middle Math: Problems That Unlock Student Thinking\, and created the #ObserveMe movement. \n \nAbout the Host \nDenise Singleton has over 25 years of experience as a mathematics educator and educational content marketer. Her conversational style and enthusiasm will engage and entertain you! \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 \nHMH mathematics provides a complete\, balanced solution and supports all teachers with a connected teaching system that truly inspires learning to take place in every moment. Partner with HMH to successfully build connections between all learners and educators as we stand ready to journey alongside you in all your learning needs! URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/collaboration20201006/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190930_math-event-e1566325469369.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T160000 DTSTAMP:20210618T141532Z CREATED:20200828T184434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T141532Z UID:34492-1601996400-1602000000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The 60-Year Curriculum: New Models for Lifelong Learning in the Digital Economy DESCRIPTION:Presented by Chris Dede\, Professor in Learning Technologies\, Harvard Graduate School of Education; and John Richards\, Lecturer\, Harvard Graduate School of Education\, and President of Consulting Services for Education\, Inc. \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, Chris Dede and John Richards explore new models and strategies for lifelong learning in an era of profound economic disruption and invention. The presentation is based on their recently published book\, The 60-Year Curriculum: New Models for Lifelong Learning in the Digital Economy\, a compilation of the work of continuing educators and higher education institutions leading the way to better models for lifelong learning. \nOver the next half-century\, globalization\, regional threats to sustainability\, climate change\, and technologies such as artificial intelligence and data mining will transform our education and workforce sectors. Higher education and adult training must shift to offer every student life-wide opportunities for the continuous upskilling they will need to achieve decades of worthwhile employability. Universities can increase learners’ trajectories across multiple careers from mid-adolescence to retirement spanning computer science\, inclusive design\, critical thinking\, civics\, and more. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to all stakeholders in education\, workforce development\, curriculum and instructional design\, lifelong learning\, higher education\, and continuing education. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nChris Dede is the Timothy E. Wirth Professor in Learning Technologies at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education (HGSE). His fields of scholarship include emerging technologies\, policy\, and leadership. In 2011 he was named a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association. From 2014-2015\, he was a Visiting Expert at NSF\, Directorate of Education and Human Resources. \nChris has served as a member of the National Academy of Sciences Committee on Foundations of Educational and Psychological Assessment\, a member of the U.S. Department of Education’s Expert Panel on Technology\, and a member of the 2010 National Educational Technology Plan Technical Working Group. Chris also was an International Steering Committee member for the Second International Technology in Education Study\, and he has participated in technology-based learning initiatives for various Global South countries. He is currently a member of the OECD 2030 Scientific Committee. \n \nJohn Richards is a lecturer on Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is an internationally recognized leader in merging media and technology with educational needs and has designed and published award-winning educational materials in mathematics\, science\, and social studies. Current research interests include entrepreneurship in edtech\, digital media literacy\, and extensions of the university to support lifelong learning. \nHe is currently Founder and President of Consulting Services for Education\, Inc. (CS4Ed). CS4Ed works with publishers\, technology companies\, educational non–profits\, and higher education institutions as they negotiate the rapidly changing education marketplace. Clients range from start-ups to the giants of the industry. Previously\, he was President of the JASON Foundation for Education\, and Senior Vice President and General Manager of Turner Learning\, Inc.\, the education arm of Turner Broadcasting. \nJoin the 21st Century 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. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/21c20201006/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201006_21c-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T150000 DTSTAMP:20201006T190810Z CREATED:20200925T145738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201006T190810Z UID:34774-1601992800-1601996400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Supporting Educators and Families in Virtual Learning Environments with the Indiana eLearning Lab DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nate Walden\, Instructional Designer\, Indiana eLearning Lab; and David McGuire\, Moderator\, Parent/Families Community of Practice\, Indiana eLearning Lab\, and Principal\, Tindley Preparatory Academy\, IN\nModerated by Christine Fox\, Interim Executive Director\, SETDA \nSponsored by SETDA\nHosted by The Indiana eLearning Lab \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \n  \nThis edWebinar is an introduction to the Indiana eLearning Lab. The Lab is FREE and focuses on helping educators and parents/guardians as they support remote learners. The Indiana eLearning Lab provides access to resources\, example lesson plans\, and communities of practice for deeper conversations and discussions. The Lab is brought to you through the support of the Indianapolis eLearning Fund in partnership with The Mind Trust\, SETDA\, and Five Star Technology Solutions. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to kindergarten through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nNate Walden is a proud resident of Indianapolis and has worked in the education field for 15 years. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Indiana University and a Master’s in Instructional Design from American College of Education. Nate was a classroom teacher for 11 years before moving into an instructional and technology integration coaching position with Five Star Technology Solutions. Now he works as an instructional design specialist at Five Star\, designing professional development courses for educators\, as well as working with the team to build content for the Indiana eLearning Lab. \n \nDavid McGuire was born and raised in Indianapolis. He graduated from Central State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in English. He received his Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. He attended Marian University where he received his administrator’s license from their Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Education in organizational leadership from Marian University. He is a graduate of Relay National Principal Fellowship. David was a 2016 Teach Plus Policy Fellow and a 2017 Teach Plus Alumni Policy Fellow. In his spare time\, he is a blogger for the Indianapolis Education Outlet Indy K12 and contributor to Brightbeam Media. He also enjoys doing work in the community on the Far Eastside through Dubarry Determined. David is entering his fifth year at Tindley where he has served as Principal of Tindley Preparatory Academy and the MTSS coordinator. He is entering his fourth year as Principal of Tindley Summit Academy. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nChristine Fox is the Interim Executive Director for SETDA. As Interim Executive Director\, she is charged with charting the strategic direction\, administration\, planning and financial decisions involving SETDA. She also facilitates the members’ online and in-person professional learning opportunities. In addition\, she manages SETDA’s research and product development projects from conception to publication. The management of such projects includes supervising consultants and staff\, coordinating data collection from all states\, ensuring member input and supervising the publication process. Recent publications and projects include the eLearning Coalition\, Navigating the Digital Shift reports 2015-2019\, the Professional Learning and K12 Instructional Materials Dashboards\, the Broadband Imperative Report Series\, Guide to Quality Instructional Materials and the Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States online portal. Christine’s background includes experience in education as an educational consultant and curriculum developer\, ESOL coordinator and third grade teacher. She has a Master of Science in teaching English as a second language from Florida International University and received her bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Florida State University. She lives in south Florida with her husband and two daughters. \nJoin the Essential Elements for eLearning 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 State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit membership association launched by state education agency leaders in 2001 to serve\, support and represent their emerging interests and needs with respect to the use of technology forteaching\, learning\, and school operations. Our current work is guided by a strategic plan\, Leading\, Inspiring and Empowering: The 2013-16 SETDA Strategic Plan\, adopted by the SETDA Board of Directors in October 2012 after extensive consultation with the membership. The SETDA mission is to build and increase the capacity of state and national leaders to improve education through technology policy and practice. \n \n \nThe Indiana eLearning Lab is a digital hub for educators to get professional development on virtual learning. The Lab is also intended to help students’ caregivers better understand how to interact with online learning\, as many schools make it a focus due to the pandemic. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/elearning20201006/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201006_elearning-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201005T160000 DTSTAMP:20201005T201145Z CREATED:20200917T180154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T201145Z UID:34706-1601910000-1601913600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Keeping Schools Safe: The Challenges of COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Presented by Al Kershman\, Executive Vice President\, Shear Kershman Labs; and Shelli Hornberger\, COO\, Trust Think Products \nSponsored by Trust Think Products \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nOur scholastic system has been greatly affected by COVID-19\, and educators and administrators are trying to find their way to keeping students\, parents and faculty safe. This edWebinar offers suggestions to create safety-driven standard operating procedures to do just that. From the moment someone walks through your doors\, every possible measure should be taken to ensure the learning environment is sanitized and germ free. Temperature checks\, disinfecting methods\, social distancing—all of these topics will be covered during the presentation. \nDuring the challenges of a pandemic\, being prepared is of the utmost importance. This recorded edWebinar will provide you with the information required to face this year head on\, and provide students\, parents and faculty with the peace of mind that their safety is priority number one. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of all levels.  \n \n About the Presenters \nAl Kershman is the executive vice president and co-founder of Shear Kershman Labs in Saint Louis\, Missouri\, which has operated since 1978. Before creating SKL\, he was the vice president and technical director of KV Pharmaceutical Company\, which was also located in St. Louis. Al was the recipient of the 2012 Inventor of The Year award. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a master’s degree in agriculture and food science. \n \nShelli Hornberger is the chief operating officer at Trust Think Products based in De Soto\, Kansas. Her passion is building strong teams to work together in amazing cultures\, who believe in their work! She has a business degree with a focus on accounting and business management from Rasmussen College in Overland Park\, Kansas. \n\n  \nJoin the School Health & Safety community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nTrust Think Products has collaborated with scientists\, researchers\, doctors and veterinarians to take its products to the next level\, developing a line of natural and chemical-free products designed to improve the health and well-being of people\, pets\, livestock and wildlife. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/schoolsafety20201005/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201005_schoolSafety-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T180000 DTSTAMP:20210618T141906Z CREATED:20200922T165328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T141906Z UID:34736-1601571600-1601575200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Leading for Equity: Academic Development Through an Equity Lens DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nancy Duchesneau\, a Research Associate at The Education Trust\, Washington DC; Dr. Jack R. Smith\, Superintendent\, Montgomery County Schools\, Rockville\, Maryland; and Dr. Monifa McKnight\, Deputy Superintendent\, Montgomery County Schools\, Rockville\, Maryland\nModerated by Dr. Valerie Truesdale\, Assistant Executive Director\, AASA\, The School Superintendents Association \nHosted by AASA\, The Superintendents Association \nAASA’s Leadership Network\, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn the current dual pandemic of COVID-19 and racial injustice\, school leaders across the country are renewing their commitment to equity in education. Watch Nancy Duchesneau\, a Research Associate at The Education Trust\, and Superintendent Dr. Jack R. Smith of Maryland’s largest school system\, Montgomery County Public Schools\, as they discuss the district-level policies and actions needed to close opportunity gaps for students of color\, students from low-income backgrounds and other historically marginalized groups. \nHear findings from The Education Trust’s qualitative research study on equitably supporting social\, emotional\, and academic development\, specific policy and practice recommendations\, and learn about tools that can support superintendents in doing equity-centered work. \nIn his second term\, Dr. Smith along with Deputy Superintendent\, Dr. Monifa McKnight\, discuss the systems work to identify\, understand\, and implement strategies to put equity at the forefront of all efforts to support teaching and learning. The district has implemented the All In: Equity and Achievement Framework that has three critical components: \n\nEvidence of Learning: Are our students learning? Are they learning enough?\nEquity Accountability Model: How do we know? If not\, why not?\nEquitable Access to Resources: What are we going to do about it?\n\nThe framework\, informed by an external study performed by Educational Resource Strategies\, identified multiple strengths and challenges driving the district’s equity work and how school administrators are now working to close the opportunity and achievement gap. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nNancy is a P-12 Research Associate and leads the Social\, Emotional\, and Academic Development work at EdTrust. In this role\, she works to fill current gaps in research\, policy\, and advocacy to ensure that schools holistically support the well-being and development of students\, and especially for low-income students and students of color. \nIn addition to having served as EdTrust’s Spencer Fellow for Social\, Emotional\, and Academic Development\, Nancy worked in multiple roles prior to joining EdTrust. Recent experiences include serving as a research assistant under education faculty at Michigan State University. She has also worked on projects with researchers at Education Testing Service (ETS) and interned with consultants at the Center for Assessment. \n \n \nJack R. Smith began his tenure as superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) on July 1\, 2016 and is now in his second term as superintendent. A dedicated lifelong educator\, Dr. Smith has been a classroom teacher\, principal\, curriculum director\, and a local superintendent of schools. Dr. Smith’s steadfast goal has always been to provide all students\, regardless of their learning needs\, race\, ethnicity\, or socioeconomic status\, with options and choices upon graduation. \nAmong Dr. Smith’s many illustrious awards and honors\, he was named Maryland Superintendent of the Year in 2013 and he received the 2010 Change Agent Award from the Maryland State Department of Education’s Division of Career and College Readiness. Dr. Smith is a member of Leadership Maryland’s Class of 2011\, and he has served on a variety of volunteer boards. A graduate of Eastern Washington University\, with a bachelor’s in English and Communications and a master’s in School Administration\, Dr. Smith received his Ph.D. in instructional leadership from Notre Dame of Maryland University. \n \nDr. Monifa McKnight currently serves as Deputy Superintendent in MCPS. Prior to this role\, she served as the Chief School Management and Instructional Leadership Officer for Howard County Public Schools. Prior to going to Howard County\, Dr. McKnight served as the Director for Secondary Leadership Development Programs in Montgomery County Public Schools. She also served as a Campus Principal Ambassador Fellow for the United States Department of Education in 2016 under the leadership of Secretary of Education John King. \nDr. McKnight was honored as the 2015 Maryland Middle School Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals and as the 2015 Maryland State Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. She received this honor during her 5th year as the Principal of Ridgeview Middle School in Gaithersburg\, MD. \nDr. McKnight’s prior experiences in education include classroom teacher\, English Resource Teacher\, Staff Development Teacher\, and Assistant Principal. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from South Carolina State University in Orangeburg\, South Carolina\, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Bowie State University\, Bowie Maryland\, and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Maryland\, College Park. \n \nAbout the Host \nValerie joined AASA early in 2019 as the Assistant Executive Director responsible for guiding leadership development services and programs. With years of experience in the superintendency and roles in instructional technology\, she knows that AASA’s Leadership Network can be a substantial resource for school leaders trying to keep pace with the rapidly changing delivery of K-12 education. \n  \n  \nJoin the Leading for Equity community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \nThe AASA Leadership Network drives superintendent success\, innovation and growth\, shaping the future of public education while preparing students for what’s next. We are the largest\, most diverse network of superintendents in America. Passionate and committed\, we connect educational leaders to the professional learning\, leadership development\, relationships and partnerships they need to ensure a long career of impact. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/aasaequity20201001/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/LeadingforEquity_400x300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T170000 DTSTAMP:20201001T210521Z CREATED:20200813T181815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T210521Z UID:34342-1601568000-1601571600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Strengthening Problem Solving Virtually and in Person Part 2: Mathematical Task Selection DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sara Delano Moore\, Ph.D.\, Director of Professional Learning\, ORIGO Education \nSponsored by ORIGO Education \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nProblem solving is an essential skill. Confident problem solvers can identify and frame a problem productively\, they have strategies to help them approach the problem\, and they can assess whether their solution strategy is successful. Rigorous mathematics instruction includes a strong focus on applications of mathematics; these applications are often grounded in problem solving. Problem-solving tasks can occur in real-world contexts or in mathematical contexts. In either case\, collaboration and discourse is essential for problem solving. The more complex the problem\, the more important multiple perspectives are in finding a good solution. Selecting appropriate tasks and facilitating productive collaboration and discourse are critical teacher skills for supporting problem solving in the classroom. \nIn this second edWebinar of a two-part series\, Sara Delano Moore\, Ph.D.\, Director of Professional Learning for ORIGO Education\, focuses on selecting tasks for problem solving. The session shares four factors which impact task design and selection\, reviewing a variety of tasks along the way. We present both creating your own tasks as well as selecting (and possibly modifying) existing tasks. The session models strategies for sharing tasks in both face-to-face and virtual settings. Watch Sara in this session to solve some math problems and learn about task selection for problem solving. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary-level teachers and school leaders. \nPart 1 – Strengthening Problem Solving Virtually and in Person Part 1: Mathematical Discourse and Collaboration \n \nAbout the Presenter \nSara Delano Moore\, Ph.D. serves as Director of Professional Learning and Chair of the Mathematics Advisory Board at ORIGO Education. A fourth-generation educator\, Sara’s work emphasizes the power of deep understanding and multiple representations for learning mathematics. Her interests include building mathematical comprehension and operation sense\, incorporating high-quality literature into mathematics instruction\, and connecting mathematics with engineering design and computational thinking. Sara has served as a classroom teacher of mathematics and science\, a mathematics teacher educator at the University of Kentucky\, Director of the Kentucky Center for Middle School Academic Achievement\, and Director of Mathematics & Science at ETA hand2mind. She has authored numerous articles in professional journals and is a co-author of the Mathematize It! series of books. She is also a member of the Visible Learning for Mathematics writing team\, including two volumes of the Teaching Mathematics in the Visible Learning Classroom series. \nJoin the Mathematics for Young Learners 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\nORIGO Education is dedicated to making learning meaningful\, enjoyable and accessible for all students with Pre-K to Grade 6 print and digital instructional materials\, as well as professional learning for mathematics. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mathlearners20201001/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201001_mathlearners-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201001T160000 DTSTAMP:20201001T200144Z CREATED:20200916T151704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T200144Z UID:34680-1601564400-1601568000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Achievement Gaps and the Lost COVID-19 Generation DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michael D. Toth\, Education Author\, Applied Research Center leader\, and CEO of Learning Sciences International (LSI); and Meg Bowen\, Executive Director\, Core Instruction at Learning Sciences International (LSI) \nSponsored by Learning Sciences International \nWatch the Recording\n\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to the largest disruption of education ever\, according to a recent U.N. report. New research predicts that disadvantaged students will be a full year behind on academics\, with advantaged students six months behind. Achievement gaps can translate to adult skill gaps and dire long-term economic impacts if nothing is done—especially for students from disadvantaged families and a high percentage of students of color. If virtual instruction continues unchanged\, we could have a “lost COVID-19 generation.” \nWatch education author and Applied Research Center leader Michael D. Toth and Executive Director Meg Bowen in this recorded edWebinar to learn why traditional core instruction does not translate to effective virtual instruction. The more effective approach is acceleration through re-envisioned Tier 1 core instruction—virtual or in brick-and-mortar classrooms. Every educator should know the essential aspects of strong virtual core instruction and be able to flow from remote learning to physical classrooms—before an entire generation of students falls even farther behind. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 school and district leaders\, curriculum directors\, and teachers. \nAbout the Presenters \nMichael D. Toth is Founder and CEO of Learning Sciences International (LSI) and leads LSI’s Applied Research Center. Michael was formerly the president of the National Center for the Profession of Teaching\, a university faculty member\, and director of research and development grants. He is an expert in research-based school improvement models\, shifting instructional methodologies\, root causes analysis for school issues\, and building 21st century skills in students. \nMichael is actively involved in research and development\, gives public presentations\, and advises education leaders on issues of leadership and teacher effectiveness\, school improvement\, and professional development systems. He is the award-winning author of Who Moved My Standards? Joyful Teaching in an Age of Change and co-author of Teacher Evaluation That Makes a Difference: A New Model for Teacher Growth and Student Achievement with Robert J. Marzano\, and the Essentials for Standards-Driven Classrooms: A Practical Instructional Model for Every Student to Achieve Rigor with Robert J. Marzano and Carla Moore. \n \nAn ardent advocate for equity\, Meg Bowen\, M.Ed. has spent more than 30 years in the field of education serving students\, teachers and administrators in North Carolina\, Virginia\, Maryland and Florida. A graduate of the University of North Carolina Charlotte and James Madison University\, Meg completed doctoral coursework in curricula at the University of Maryland. Meg has developed curricula and supported its implementation in both elementary and secondary settings. After serving for several years as Assistant Principal and Principal\, she became the director of elementary curriculum for one of the nation’s largest school districts. Meg served on the Board of Directors for the Early Learning Coalition and on the Board of Advisors for the Children’s Movement\, reflecting her dedication to early childhood and social justice. She feels her work with Learning Sciences International (LSI) aligns perfectly with her passion for ensuring all students have access to a rigorous and engaging curriculum. \nJoin the Online Learning and Collaboration 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 \nThousands of educators have partnered with LSI to implement tailored transformation approaches for student successes. \nOur vision for education is to: \n\nClose the achievement gap\nEquip all students with the social\, emotional\, and cognitive skills they need to thrive in the 21st century.\nExpand equity by giving every child access to rigorous core instruction that empowers learners to free themselves from generational poverty.\n\nWe will not rest until we see a smile on every teacher’s face and every K-12 student succeeding. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/onlinelearning20201001/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201001_onlinelearning-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T170000 DTSTAMP:20200930T210317Z CREATED:20200910T144641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T210317Z UID:34600-1601481600-1601485200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:English Learners: Strategies for Digital Learning and the Language of Academic Content DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mara Álvarez-Delgado\, M.Ed.\, Dual Language Specialist\, Wimbish World Language Academy\, TX; Ben Grimley\, CEO and Co-founder\, Speak Agent; and Medha Tare\, Ph.D.\, Director of Research\, Learner Variability Project\, Digital Promise\nHosted by Barbara A. Pape\, Policy and Communications Director\, Learner Variability Project\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added within 2 weeks. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nDigital teaching and learning present unique challenges for all educators and students\, but especially for English learners. How will they acquire the content-based academic language they need to succeed? What supports are available for digital learning? How can we transfer in-school strategies to digital environments? Our speakers share research-based learning strategies and supports that address learner variability\, the shift to digital\, and the specific challenges and opportunities for English learners. \nIn this edWebinar\, the speakers: \n\nProvide a framework for teaching the language of content\, with a focus on math and science examples\nExamine how to translate word walls\, manipulatives\, sentence frames\, and many other research-based strategies to a digital-learning environment\nBetter understand the importance of family-teacher-student partnerships to help learning happen\nExplore researched-based factors of learning that have an impact on all English learners\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers and administrators\, especially those who teach English Learners\, instructional coaches\, ESL coordinators\, EdTech coordinators\, and other school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMara Álvarez-Delgado is the dual language specialist of a World Languages Academy in Arlington\, Texas. She is a dual language educator with almost ten years of experience serving English language learners from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Her background includes a bachelor’s in psychology\, a master’s in education in mind\, brain\, and education\, and she is currently working on her doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies. \n \nBen Grimley is CEO and Co-founder of Speak Agent. He is a former ESL teacher who became a leading educational app creator. Ben led PBS KIDS Game & App Publishing where his products resulted in significant gains in language acquisition for millions of young learners. He then co-created Speak Agent to address the achievement gap for English learners\, Title I students\, and diverse learners using a unique “STEM + language” integration approach based on current learning sciences research. Ben has also served as Principal Investigator for K-12 research studies sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education\, National Science Foundation\, and the National Institutes of Health. \n \nMedha Tare\, Ph.D. is the director of research for the Learner Variability Project at the education nonprofit\, Digital Promise. She leads the synthesis of research on the factors that affect children and adults’ learning (content\, cognition\, social emotional\, and background) to inform an open source web app\, the Learner Variability Navigator. This work bridges the gap between the scientific literature and educators who are working to support students with different strengths and challenges. Medha earned her doctoral degree in developmental psychology at the University of Michigan and has published in journals such as Language Learning and Technology\, Journal of Cognition and Development\, and Science Education. She is also currently a Learning Science Exchange Fellow through New America. \n \nAbout the Host \nBarbara Pape is the policy and communications director for the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise. She has 20 years’ experience in strategic communications\, writing\, and policy analysis\, primarily in education. Previously\, she served as the executive producer of the award-winning Teaching & Learning conference\, sponsored by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards\, where she developed content and oversaw outreach and communications. As a writer\, she has written for numerous publications\, including Harvard University\, the National Education Goals Panel (U.S. Department of Education)\, and Parents magazine. Barbara also served as editor and publisher of the first electronically delivered education newsletter\, the Daily Report Card. She served on the Advisory Board of the Kennedy Center’s Intersection of Arts Education and Special Education Committee\, serves as a judge for the Miliken-Penn Graduate School of Education Business Plan competition\, and is on the Boards at the Education Writers Association and Potentia. She earned an Ed.M. at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and launched her career as a middle school language arts teacher. \nJoin the Personalize Learning for Learner Variability community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nDigital Promise was created with the mission to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learn. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/personalizedlearning20200930/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20200930_personalizedlearning-event.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR