BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//edWeb - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:edWeb 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:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T190000 DTSTAMP:20191003T231150Z CREATED:20190913T155047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T231150Z UID:31098-1570125600-1570129200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Mental Health and Self-Esteem through Digital Portfolios DESCRIPTION:Presented by Cari Wilson\, Innovation and Technology Lead Teacher\nHosted by Siobhan Nordstrom\, Community Manager\, FreshGrade \nSponsored by FreshGrade \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEducators are dealing with more and more instances of student anxiety and mental health issues\, and the impacts these can cause in a classroom can be quite profound. Can an average teacher\, without a counseling degree or special training\, make a difference in these students’ lives? The answer is\, of course\, yes. Teachers can make all the difference in the world! \nThis edWebinar examines how the use of digital portfolios can help students who have mental health issues. This recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to kindergarten through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nCari Wilson is the Elementary Innovation and Technology Lead Teacher for the West Vancouver School District. With over 20 years of classroom experience and a master’s in educational technology\, Cari works with both teachers and students in West Vancouver and beyond\, helping them implement technology and innovation in engaging and thoughtful ways. \n \n\nSiobhan Nordstrom is the community manager for FreshGrade and is certified in Adult Continuing Education. Over the last three years\, she has led dozens of professional development sessions all of which have impacted the way that educators communicate learning through eportfolios. Siobhan has extensive knowledge about the product and the various ways it is being used across the U.S. and Canada. \n \nJoin the TechTools for the Classroom 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\nFounded in 2011\, FreshGrade was created by a dedicated team who saw a better way to show student achievement and progression. Today\, FreshGrade is used in over 120 countries worldwide. The portfolio and assessment platform helps educators\, parents\, and students have deeper conversations about learning. Do it all with just one tool: capture evidence\, give feedback\, and track progression through standards and custom objectives. FreshGrade encourages students to own their learning while engaging parents at every turn. Start a deeper conversation about learning at www.freshgrade.com. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/techtools20191003/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191003_techtools-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T170000 DTSTAMP:20191003T210237Z CREATED:20190828T135149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T210237Z UID:30924-1570118400-1570122000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How to Achieve Literacy Gains with Curriculum-Integrated Vocabulary Instruction DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Daryl Diamond\, Director of Innovative Learning & Arts\, Broward County Public Schools; and Dr. Julie Evans\, CEO\, Project Tomorrow\nHosted by Michael Freedman\, Co-founder and CEO\, Vocabulary.com \nSponsored by Vocabulary.com \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWhat’s the one thing most districts aren’t doing that can lead to significant literacy gains? Systematic vocabulary instruction. Learn how Broward County Public Schools\, the sixth largest school district in the U.S.\, successfully implemented an adaptive platform for vocabulary instruction that resulted in widespread adoption by teachers and significant literacy gains on state ELA tests for students. \nIn this edWebinar\, Broward’s Dr. Daryl Diamond discusses how the district’s innovative model for professional development\, combined with a cohesive approach to edtech that’s aligned with instructional objectives\, led to success. Lead researcher Dr. Julie Evans of Project Tomorrow reviews her study on the efficacy of adaptive vocabulary instruction in several BCPS schools. The results of her study showed that students in classes whose teachers consistently used this platform for vocabulary instruction had significantly higher achievement scores and experienced substantially more growth on state standardized ELA tests. Vocabulary.com’s Michael Freedman talks about the advantages of implementing curriculum-integrated vocabulary instruction and walk through how the platform provides differentiated instruction that’s truly adaptive. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of elementary through high school grade levels. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Daryl Diamond is the Director of Innovative Learning for Broward County Public Schools. She supervises the Instructional Technology\, Library Media\, Instructional and Digital Materials adoption process\, Gifted and Talented students\, and Global Studies programs. Her team focuses on using technology and digital tools as a means to change instructional practice and accomplishes this through ongoing professional learning and support of administrative and instructional staff. She works collaboratively with the District’s Office of Information and Technology to ensure single sign on functionalities and an easy “plug and play” technology ecosystem ensuring that technology is readily available and easy to use. Her current focus is on supporting and implementing innovations in teaching and learning to assist BCPS students\, teachers\, and administrators with transitioning to personalized learning environments. \n \nDr. Julie A. Evans is the CEO of Project Tomorrow and is the founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project which annually collects and reports on the authentic views of 400\,000 K-12 students\, parents and educators on education issues each year. Dr. Evans serves as the chief researcher on the Speak Up Project as well as leading research efforts on the impact of digital content\, tools and resources in both K-12 and higher education. \n  \n \nAbout the Host \nA co-founder of Vocabulary.com\, Michael Freedman brings marketing\, sales\, technology\, and creative skills to the company. From 1996 to 1997\, Michael served as Director of New Business Development at Razorfish. From 1991 to 1996\, he worked as a writer\, curriculum developer\, and producer of CD-ROMs for The Princeton Review. Michael received a B.A. in fine arts and mathematics from New College of the University of South Florida. \n \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nVocabulary.com is a platform for systematic vocabulary improvement that adapts to the needs of individual students and integrates with any curriculum\, allowing teachers to create activities based on any text. Used in over 40\,000 schools\, Vocabulary.com is proven by research to improve literacy skills. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20191003/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191003_literacthero-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T160000 DTSTAMP:20191003T200912Z CREATED:20190911T182024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T200912Z UID:31051-1570114800-1570118400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Future of Reading is Social DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nicolas Princen\, Founder and CEO\, Glose Education\nHosted by Jim McVety\, Managing Partner\, First Step Advisors \nSponsored by Glose \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIt’s never been easier to buy\, read\, and read about books we want to buy\, so why is reading on the decline? Because\, all too often\, more screen means less reading time. It doesn’t have to be that way. \nRather than resist screen time altogether\, let’s harness the power of these devices by tuning into what makes them so compelling for today’s young digital natives. This asset-based approach to device-based reading is helping re-shape what the future of reading looks like. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn what the future of reading requires: \n\nEasy\, instant access to a diverse range of books\nGlobal libraries that quickly become personal libraries centered on individual student needs and interests\nSocial components that redefine what literacy engagement looks like\nEasy\, pre-built interactions aligned to standards\n\nIn this edWebinar\, explore\, discuss\, and experience research-informed\, classroom-tested approaches to stimulate lifelong reading habits in K-12 students. \nThe recorded presentation will be of interest to K-12 educators\, librarians\, and curriculum and instructional leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nNicolas Princen is the CEO and Founder of Glose a startup with a mission to make digital reading more collaborative\, effective\, and engaging for a new generation of learners. A technology pioneer\, Nicolas served as an innovation and technology advisor offering insights\, services\, and solutions to private-sector companies and governments. His main focus is on the impact of technology on education and knowledge sharing. \n \nAbout the Host \nJim is an experienced sales and marketing executive and respected education industry expert. He is a recognized authority in education technology\, publishing\, and service sectors with deep experience serving for- and non-profit organizations. Jim thrives in situations requiring the ability to drive growth\, build strategic relationships\, establish organizational brands\, and improve overall performance. Since 2009\, Jim has worked with dozens of leading organizations\, each of which values his sales acumen\, relationship building\, marketing savvy\, analytical thinking\, and leadership style. \n \nJoin the Exploring Ebooks for K12 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\nGlose is the next-generation social reading platform where students and teachers can discover\, read\, highlight thousands of books\, and engage with other readers through shared annotations. We make reading more fun\, productive\, and social with easy access from any location and device. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ebooks20191003/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191003_ebooks-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191003T150000 DTSTAMP:20191003T190301Z CREATED:20190820T205556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T190301Z UID:30838-1570111200-1570114800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Advocating for Transgender Students and Navigating the Media Coverage DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. David Vannasdall\, Superintendent\, Arcadia Unified School District\, CA; and Ryan Foran\, Chief Communications Officer\, Arcadia Unified School District\, CA \nSponsored by Blackboard \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nTransgender student rights have been a controversial topic in schools across the country in recent years. The Arcadia Unified School District was one of the first districts in the country to have a complaint filed against it and to reach a settlement agreement with the United States Department of Justice. \nAfter a plethora of negative stories about this issue\, the willingness for Arcadia to break its public silence and open up to the media led to Superintendent Dr. David Vannasdall being featured on ABC 20/20 with Diane Sawyer. Through this years-long journey\, the Arcadia Unified School District learned how to better work with and advocate for transgender students. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn: \n\nHow to advocate for your transgender students\nHow to work with the media to create a positive story\nTips for a successful on-camera interview of district leaders\n\nThis recorded presentation will be of particular benefit to elementary through high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, and PR and community leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. David Vannasdall has been Superintendent of the Arcadia Unified School District in California since July 2014. He has proudly served the Arcadia community for more than a decade. He is one of the foremost innovative superintendents in the country and has helped transform the Arcadia Unified School District into one of the most forward-thinking and successful school districts in the United States. With his student-first approach to leadership\, he is a dedicated advocate for children who ensures all students are provided with an optimal learning environment. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in secondary social studies from the University of Kentucky then later earned two Master of Arts degrees\, one in school counseling from Xavier University and one in education administration from the University of Cincinnati. He also went on to earn his educational doctorate degree in educational leadership from Azusa Pacific University in 2016. \n \nRyan Foran\, Chief Communications Officer for the Arcadia Unified School District in California\, is both an award-winning public relations professional and journalist. In addition to his role on his superintendent’s executive cabinet as a trusted advisor\, he serves as the Southern California Regional Chair for the California School Public Relations Association. A former news reporter and media relations expert\, his district has garnered unprecedented positive media coverage under his guidance and leadership. \n \nJoin the Family Engagement & Community Outreach in K-12 community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt Blackboard\, we’re shaping the future of education with big ideas that are transforming the face of education. Every day we’re helping millions of people around the world find new ways to learn\, connect and advance. With innovative technologies and solutions we’re bringing them closer to the knowledge they seek and the potential they can achieve. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/engagement20191003/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191003_engagement-event-e1566334858200.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T170000 DTSTAMP:20191002T210235Z CREATED:20190821T195036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T210235Z UID:30856-1570032000-1570035600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Brilliantly Simple Strategies for Early Learners with Tech DESCRIPTION:Presented by Cathy Yount\, Director of Early Learning\, Scholastic \nSponsored by Scholastic Education\, Digital Solutions \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, Cathy Yount\, Director of Early Learning at Scholastic\, explores how educators can implement brilliantly simple strategies to engage early learners with technology and achieve reading success. Viewers will gain an understanding of the following: \n\nWhy technology today is better than ever for supporting early learners and building foundational reading skills\nHow to model appropriate digital behavior and usage\, while fostering a love of reading in the 21st century\nWhat to look for when choosing a technology-based literacy solution for preK-2 students\nHow to manage digital resources in an early years classroom and what to expect from a successful implementation\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-3 teachers and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nCathy Yount’s passion has always been early childhood education with a focus on literacy\, which led her to a 22-year career in public and private schools in Hillsborough County\, FL. After years as a preK teacher\, Cathy then served as an instructional coach and new teacher trainer for the sixth largest district in the United States\, where she supported an early childhood school district partnership. She has authored early literacy curricula and has served on state education committees building early learning standards and guiding state adoption processes. Cathy has worked closely with foundations and coalitions and with National Head Start to provide training in the areas of oral language and vocabulary development. Cathy is a national presenter at NAEYC and state AEYC conferences. As Director of Early Learning at Scholastic\, Cathy is guiding the development of future programs and works closely with Head Starts and school districts in crafting solutions that contribute to the development of our earliest learners. \n \nJoin the Engaging Early 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\nScholastic Education’s digital solutions help educators impact their students’ literacy achievement where it’s needed most. Through access to 1000s of high-quality ebooks and research-based digital literacy tools\, their child-centric digital products develop students’ literacy skills leading to fluent readers for life. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learningp320191002/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20191002_learningp3-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190930T170000 DTSTAMP:20190930T210246Z CREATED:20190820T181104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190930T210246Z UID:30828-1569859200-1569862800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Rethinking Classroom Math Culture DESCRIPTION:Presented by David Woods\, Senior Director\, Curriculum and Reporting\, DreamBox Learning \nSponsored by DreamBox Learning \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIf we want to change how students think and talk in our classrooms\, we need to transform the math culture. In this edWebinar\, we discuss resources that help promote mathematical thinking\, ideas for implementing strategic classroom changes\, and activities to ensure a powerful transformation. \nEvery student deserves a culture that fosters their love and joy of math! This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-8 math teachers and coaches\, and school and district administrators. \nAbout the Presenter \nDavid Woods is the senior director of curriculum and reporting at DreamBox Learning. He earned a BA in elementary education with endorsements in reading and middle-level mathematics and a minor in Spanish from Whitworth University\, as well as a master’s degree in integrating technology in the classroom from Walden University before joining the DreamBox Curriculum team. Throughout his teaching career\, David reviewed new curricula\, interpreted assessment data\, and was a leading member of his professional reading community of math teachers. For the last six years he has been a curriculum designer at DreamBox Learning\, currently serving as the senior director of curriculum and reporting\, where he can apply his passion for building an effective individualized math curriculum. \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\nDreamBox Learning Math offers a groundbreaking combination of intelligent adaptive learning\, rigorous elementary mathematics curriculum\, and motivating learning environment. The innovative DreamBox platform captures every decision a student makes while working in the program and adjusts the student’s learning path appropriately\, providing millions of individualized learning paths\, each one tailored to a student’s unique needs. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20190930/ 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:20190927T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190927T150000 DTSTAMP:20190927T191758Z CREATED:20190909T202912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T191758Z UID:31010-1569592800-1569596400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:EdTech for Students with Autism: Curriculum\, IEPs\, and Data to Ensure Success DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lauren Stafford\, M.Ed.\, Co-Founder and Regional Vice President\, Monarch Teaching Technologies; and Jessie Brown\, Technology Specialist\, Nina Harris Exceptional Student Education Center\, Pinellas County Board of Education Member \nSponsored by Monarch Center for Autism\, STAR Autism Support\, and VizZle \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, learn how to meet both curriculum needs and IEP goals and objectives for students with autism. This edWebinar covers accommodations that support personalized learning and maximizing large group\, small group\, 1:1\, and independent work so all students have access to learning growth. Learn how to automatically collect data to advance student learning quickly and easily while sharing progress across the entire IEP team. We use Vizzle\, an interactive visual learning program\, to demonstrate best practices\, with specific examples from Texas and Florida. Vizzle will be accessible for district pilots\, including for professional development. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of all grade levels. \nAbout the Presenters  \nLauren Stafford\, M.Ed. is currently the Vice President of Research and Professional Development for Monarch Teaching Technologies. She is a former intervention specialist within the fields of autism and special education. She has worked with students in both public and private school settings in Virginia and Ohio. Lauren previously worked as an intervention specialist at the Monarch School (now the Monarch Center for Autism) where she also served as an academic supervisor for four years and acted as the entry year coordinator\, LPDC chairperson\, data coordinator\, and collaborator with curriculum design with Children’s Hospital Boston. \n \nJessie Brown currently serves as Technology Specialist at the Nina Harris Exceptional Student Education Center in Florida\, and on the Pinellas County Board of Education. With a master’s degree in special education and a bachelor’s degree in psychology\, she has an extensive background as a special education teacher. Jessie has also trained\nspecial and general education teachers on classroom integration of educational\ntechnology. She has been awarded Teacher of the Year at the ESE Center\,\nFruitland Intermediate\, and Pinehurst Elementary. \n \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nMonarch Center for Autism\, a division of Bellefaire JCB\, is located in Cleveland\, Ohio. Monarch offers a comprehensive array of programs and services for individuals ages three through adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Highlights\, which incorporate Monarch’s visual language treatment model\, include a preschool; day school for children\, adolescents & young adults; transition education program; summer & extended school year programs; therapeutic residential treatment program; adult vocational & supported living programs; and community training. \n \nSTAR Autism Support (SAS) provides curriculum materials\, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with students with autism. Our mission is to help others successfully implement research-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques. We want every child with autism to receive effective instruction! \n \nVizZle provides a library of more than 14\,000 lessons and the tools and media to customize them or create your own from scratch. The lessons can be tailored to any grade level\, assigned to any student\, and played on iPad or Android tablets\, laptop or desktop computers. Data is tracked automatically. This award-winning software is developed collaboratively with educators. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/autism20190927/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190927_autism-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190927T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190927T130000 DTSTAMP:20190927T170959Z CREATED:20190906T164442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T170959Z UID:30987-1569585600-1569589200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Making the Most Out of Trade Shows: To Booth or Not to Booth? DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jill Abbott\, Sr. Vice President and Managing Director\, ETIN; Ana-Le Cairns\, Director\, Brand Engagement\, McGraw-Hill Education; and Joyce Whitby\, President\, Innovations4Education \nSponsored by SIIA \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nJoin us for a 2-part series on “Getting the Most out of Trade Shows.” The EdTech conference landscape is changing. Making decisions about which conferences to attend\, having a booth\, setting up meetings\, and more can be a daunting task. How does this event align with your goals and your budgets? What are your expectations for a return on this investment? Is your target audience going to be at this event? \nIn this edWebinar\, Part 1\, learn about all the things to take into account when considering conferences and participating in trade shows. This edWebinar focuses on the choices that need to be made prior to attending or purchasing a booth for a trade show. \nRegister for part 2 here: Making the Most Out of Trade Shows: We’re Attending\, Now What? \nThis 2-part edWebinar series on trade shows will be of interest to anyone deciding whether they feel it’s worth it to incur the time and expense to attend a trade show\, and how to get the most out of the event. \nAbout the Presenters \nFor over 20 years\, Jill Abbott has been a leader and visionary in education. She currently serves as the Sr. Vice President and Managing Director of the education division of SIIA. Most recently\, she founded Abbott Advisor Group and focused on providing strategic planning and visioning and policy development for the role of educational technology in education innovation and transformation for federal and state governments\, businesses\, and non-profits. Previously\, she was the CEO of Continuum Education\, Associate Executive Director and COO for the SIF Association\, eLearning Strategist and Education Liaison for the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio SchoolNet\, Chief Learning Officer for para instructional designs\, Regional Curriculum Director for nine school districts\, and a classroom teacher. \n \nJoyce Whitby is a lifelong educator who spent over ten years teaching graduate-level courses in Educational Technology at Long Island University\, where\, in 1984\, she developed the T.E.A.M. program (Telecommunications\, Education\, and Multimedia). Since then\, Joyce has been in the business of educational technology with key roles in professional development\, marketing\, and sales leadership. Most notably she has developed strategic sales initiatives targeting complex and urban environments for several organizations\, including WICAT Systems\, Jostens Learning\, Scientific Learning\, Apple Computer\, Monarch Teaching Technologies (makers of VizZle\, an app for students with autism)\, and the education group of West Corporation (SchoolMessenger solutions). She has been an active member of SIIA for over 15 years.\n \nAna-Le Cairns is the Director of Brand Engagement at McGraw-Hill. She focuses on leading the development\, optimization\, and implementation of company initiatives that support the positioning\, personality\, and voice of the brand for the PreK-12 School market. She ensures that a consistent brand message is maintained and common goals are being met across all communication channels and customer touchpoints at the national and local levels. Prior to her work at McGraw-Hill\, Ana-Le served as the marketing manager for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. \n \nJoin the EdFocus community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe education division of SIIA\, ETIN\, unites the EdTech community to provide thought leadership\, networking\, professional learning\, advocacy\, policy support\, and awards programs. All focusing on two primary goals: finding innovative solutions to improve teaching and learning\, and accelerating your success. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/edfocus20190927/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190927_edfocus-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T180000 DTSTAMP:20190927T210507Z CREATED:20190729T175642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190927T210507Z UID:30590-1569517200-1569520800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Promoting District Priorities Through Master Scheduling Part 2: Student-Focused College and Career Readiness DESCRIPTION:Presented by Steven Gering\, Former Chief Academic Officer\, Spokane Public Schools; and Heather Brady\, School Success Manager at Abl \nSponsored by Abl \nThe recording for this edWebinar is not available due to technical issues. You can download the slides for the presentation here. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nTargeting college and career readiness for every student in your district is crucial for long-term student success. But\, what are the tangible ways that district leaders can make these goals a reality? \nWatch the second edWebinar in our two-part series on “Promoting District Priorities Through Master Scheduling.” Hear how new master scheduling can be used to make sure all students participate in college and career readiness. Learn how you can use district-wide data to assess your schools and set up your school leadership to not only recruit students into advanced courses but build support for student success. \nIn part two of this series\, “Student-Focused College and Career Readiness\,” learn: \n\nHow you can set up structures and programs district-wide to build support for students in advanced courses\nThe ways that scheduling changes can promote college and career readiness\nThe need for proactive approaches to recruitment and placement of students in advanced courses\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular value to school and district leaders at the middle and high school levels. \nWatch “Promoting District Priorities Through Master Scheduling Part 1: Expanding Access for College and Career Readiness.” \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSteven Gering is a former Chief Academic Officer for Spokane Public Schools and veteran educator. During his service in school districts\, he was an award-winning principal\, received the Golden Apple Award in Washington State\, and has presented at local and national conferences all over the United States. Steven entered education through Teach for America in the Rio Grande Valley where he was named Teacher of the Year for his school and district. After teaching and coaching in Texas\, he attended graduate school at Harvard and got his doctorate from the University of Washington. He is currently a member of the School Success Team at Abl. \n \nOriginally inspired by her influential teachers\, Heather has developed her passion for education inside and outside the public school classroom. After earning both her graduate and undergraduate degrees in Education at the University of Maryland\, she became a high school history teacher and eventually entered the EdTech space helping EducationSuperHighway tackle insufficient broadband in schools. Heather joined Abl to continue her commitment to supporting educators as they overcome the challenges that impede student success. A lifelong learner and explorer\, she is committed to viewing everyone she meets as a teacher and every experience as a lesson. In her spare time\, you can find Heather working towards her ultimate explorer goals of walking every street in San Francisco and traveling to every continent.  \n \nJoin the College and Career Readiness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAbl helps district leaders implement solutions to improve the student experience by maximizing resource efficiency\, optimizing teaching & learning and increasing equity & access. Through a combination of data analysis\, coaching\, and software that complements the district SIS\, Abl assists district and school leaders to align time and resources to their strategic priorities. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ccss20190926/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190926_ccss-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T170000 DTSTAMP:20190926T210717Z CREATED:20190821T173526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T210717Z UID:30852-1569513600-1569517200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Getting It Right: Authoring Equity for All Students DESCRIPTION:Presented by David C. Banks\, President and CEO\, Eagle Academy Foundation \nSponsored by Scholastic Education\, Digital Solutions \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, watch President and CEO of The Eagle Academy Foundation David C. Banks for a practice-changing edWebinar as he shares transformative ideas about how to create an equitable literacy framework. \nNow more than ever\, schools and districts are looking for actionable ways to create equitable opportunities for all students. Creating true equity requires educators to shift their mindset from equity as a practice that can be implemented to an understanding that the whole education system needs to support each student based on who they are as an individual. \nLiteracy\, as the cornerstone of all learning\, is a powerful place to start this work. Viewers will learn more about the how and why of developing an equitable literacy framework\, the power of access to diverse stories\, and how providing students with the historical context to understand how those stories connects them to the world around them. Learn how to author a story of equity for every student. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest preK-5 school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nDavid C. Banks is the president and CEO of the Eagle Academy Foundation. He was the founding principal of the first Eagle Academy in the Bronx\, the first in a network of innovative all-boys public schools in New York City. Preceding this\, David served as the founding principal of the Bronx School for Law\, Government and Justice\, a theme-based high school that provided a unique opportunity for him to combine his law and education backgrounds. \n \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nScholastic Education’s digital solutions help educators impact their students’ literacy achievement where it’s needed most. Through access to 1000s of high-quality ebooks and research-based digital literacy tools\, their child-centric digital products develop students’ literacy skills leading to fluent readers for life. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20190926/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190926_literacyhero-event-e1566409207517.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T180000 DTSTAMP:20190925T220107Z CREATED:20190827T151006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T220107Z UID:30905-1569430800-1569434400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:50 Top Edtech Tools for the Classroom DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tanner Higgin\, Ph.D.\, Director of Education Editorial Strategy\, Common Sense Education\nHosted by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Education Regional Manager\, Common Sense Education \nHosted by Common Sense Education\nSponsored by Symantec \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSince 2013\, Common Sense Education has been teachers’ trusted source for in-depth\, independent\, and unbiased ratings and reviews of edtech tools. They’ve rated over 3\,000 products for learning\, and the Common Sense Privacy Program has evaluated over 500 products for privacy. After all that time—and all those reviews—what’s stood the test of time? \nThis edWebinar highlights 50 special tools that offer inventive\, rich learning experiences the Common Sense editors and reviewers just flat-out love. This isn’t your typical “best apps” list. Instead\, this presentation focuses on tools that have been extensively vetted\, and that represent truly transformative learning opportunities for classrooms. In addition\, to hearing about these tools and why they’re special\, viewers will get a behind-the-scenes peek at the Common Sense review process\, and the editorial team’s unique perspective on the past\, present\, and future of edtech. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers and librarians. \nAbout the Presenter \nTanner Higgin is Director\, Education Editorial Strategy at Common Sense Education where he leads the editorial team responsible for edtech reviews and resources. Previously\, he taught writing and media literacy for six years\, and has a Ph.D. from the University of California\, Riverside. His research on video games and culture has been published in journals\, books\, and online. Prior to joining Common Sense Education\, Tanner worked as a curriculum developer and researcher at GameDesk\, helping to design and launch Educade.org and the PlayMaker School. While at GameDesk\, he co-designed the United Colonies alternate reality game (ARG) with Mike Minadeo. This ARG is to date one of the most sophisticated to be implemented in a K-12 environment. Outside of education\, Tanner has been a technical writer-editor for the Department of Defense\, a web designer\, and co-editor and co-creator of a print literary journal. \n \nAbout the Host \nJennifer Ehehalt is the Pittsburgh regional manager at Common Sense Education. She is responsible for helping school districts build a culture of digital citizenship among educators\, students and their families. She designs and delivers professional development for preK-12 educators that focuses on the implementation of Common Sense’s K-12 digital citizenship resources along with how to integrate technology into the classroom. Through her work she had the opportunity to share best practices by presenting at ISTE\, ASCD\, PETE & C\, TRETC\, ICE Illinois and GAETC. \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\nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life. \n \nSymantec was founded in 1982 by visionary computer scientists. The company has evolved to become one of the world’s largest software companies with more than 18\,500 employees in more than 50 countries. We provide security\, storage and systems management solutions to help our customers – from consumers and small businesses to the largest global organizations – secure and manage their information-driven world against more risks at more points\, more completely and efficiently than any other company. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20190925/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190925_commonsense-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T170000 DTSTAMP:20190925T211907Z CREATED:20190729T155102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T211907Z UID:30583-1569427200-1569430800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Storytelling 101: Student Voice in Action DESCRIPTION:Presented by Emily Bailin Wells\, Ed.D.\, Independent Scholar and Adjunct Professor\, Teachers College\, Columbia University \nSponsored by Britannica Digital Learning \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nYoung people are no longer solely consumers of media; they are also creators and influencers. Watch this edWebinar to get a better understanding of the basic concepts of media literacy education and multimodal storytelling and how to use them to engage your students in identity exploration activities that will foster self-awareness\, empathy\, and critical thinking. \nRooted in social justice and antiracist pedagogies\, the information presented in this edWebinar includes an introduction to the basic tenets of media literacy and multimodal storytelling followed by a deeper dive into how these practices may be used as ways of igniting deeper self-exploration in the next generation of content creators. \nEmily Bailin Wells\, Independent Scholar and Adjunct Professor\, shares: \n\nThe importance of recognizing young people as truth-tellers\, knowledge-makers and experts on their lived experiences\nHow to create spaces and opportunities for students to showcase their knowledge and deepen understanding\nTools and activity ideas to activate critical thinking and making skills with your students\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and administrators.  \nAbout the Presenter \nEmily Bailin Wells holds an Ed.D. in communications and education from Teachers College\, Columbia University and an M.S.Ed. in education\, culture & society from the University of Pennsylvania. Emily’s areas of interest and expertise are in critical media literacy\, anti-racist and social justice pedagogies\, and identity inquiry through multimodal storytelling. Emily’s research and work are focused mostly on young people specifically around their identities (how they think about themselves and others)\, their relationships to popular culture\, and their roles as media creators/producers and consumers. Emily is an educator committed to social justice work and is passionate about working alongside young people while simultaneously facilitating spaces and opportunities for young people to tell their stories and share their experiences through multimodal media compositions (e.g.\, digital stories\, spoken word poetry\, collage\, music\, still and moving images\, etc.). She is an independent scholar and adjunct professor at both Teachers College\, Columbia University and New York University. \n \nJoin the Ignite Digital 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\nBritannica Digital Learning provides reliable\, award-winning reference and curriculum solutions for educators\, serving over 150 million students across more than 83 countries. Partnering with education leaders to help leverage technology creatively\, Britannica provides personalized education by designing custom resources that meet the unique challenges and needs of the audiences served. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ignite20190925/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190925_ignite-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T160000 DTSTAMP:20190925T200451Z CREATED:20190829T200038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T200451Z UID:30956-1569423600-1569427200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Learn and Share: Best Practices for Professional Learning DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mary Ann Wolf\, Ph.D.\, Director of the Professional Learning and Leading Collaborative\, The Friday Institute at NC State University\nHosted by Christine Fox\, Deputy Executive Director\, SETDA \nHosted by SETDA\nSponsored by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWatch SETDA launch a new online resource highlighting state and district professional learning exemplars. In this edWebinar\, hear from experts in the field regarding best practices for professional learning opportunities and share your own examples of quality professional learning experiences. In addition\, this edWebinar highlights a new online community\, Professional Learning for Effective Practice: Leveraging Title IIA. The community is a free professional learning community that supports the effective implementation of the federal Title IIA program. This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, coaches\, administrators\, professional learning coordinators\, and Title IIA leaders. There will be time to have your questions answered at the end of the presentation. \nAbout the Presenter \nMary Ann Wolf\, Ph.D. has 15 years of experience in education and education technology. Mary Ann has worked closely with federal\, state\, and local education leaders; policymakers; and organizations on connecting policy and practice for innovative education reform\, digital learning and instructional practices. She developed and co-facilitated the Digital Learning Transition MOOC for Educators through the Friday Institute at NC State University and the Alliance for Excellent Education. She is also the lead researcher on the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Project Tomorrow Teachers’ Readiness to Adopt and Adapt Content (TRAAC) project\, which includes in-person and virtual focus groups with education leaders and teachers. Previously\, Mary Ann was the Executive Director of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA). In this position\, she worked with educators in all 50 states and with policymakers to share data and models of how to improve education to ensure America’s and our students’ competitiveness in the global economy. Mary Ann has a Ph.D. in education from the University of Virginia\, a master’s degree in elementary education from The George Washington University\, and a bachelor’s in accounting and marketing from Georgetown University. \n \nAbout the Host \nChristine Fox is the deputy executive director for SETDA. As Deputy Executive Director\, she collaborates with the executive director in charting strategic direction\, administration\, planning and financial decisions involving SETDA. She also facilitates the members’ professional learning opportunities including planning and implementing the content for SETDA’s virtual and in-person events and newsletters. In addition\, she manages many of SETDA’s research and product development projects from conception to publication. The management of such projects includes coordinating data collection from all states\, supervising consultants and staff\, ensuring member input and supervising the publishing process. Recent publications and projects include Navigating the Digital Shift\, Digital Instructional Materials Acquisition Policies for States\, OER Case Studies: Implementation in Action\, The Broadband Imperative and From Data to Information. Christine’s background includes experience in education and consulting. She has worked as an educational consultant and curriculum developer for a national whole school reform model\, ESOL coordinator and 3rd grade teacher. Christine 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.\nJoin the Professional Learning for Effective Practice: Leveraging Title IIA 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 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 for teaching\, 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. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/titleiia20190925/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190925_titleiia-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T150000 DTSTAMP:20190925T190258Z CREATED:20190812T205952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T190258Z UID:30748-1569420000-1569423600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Engaging Indoor Classrooms: Natural Materials and Loose Parts DESCRIPTION:Presented by Cindy Gennarelli\, M.Ed.\, Director\, Early Childhood Education Innovation\, William Paterson University \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThe goal of this edWebinar is to support the use of nature-based materials and loose parts in the indoor classroom. Common questions and concerns include: How will these materials change the indoor environment? Where do they go and how do I introduce the materials to the children? How will these materials support children’s learning? How do we integrate these materials without compromising the integrity of our curriculum and/or physical classroom space? \nThese questions and others are discussed and answered. Photos of classroom environments\, children’s engagement in inquiry-based\, hands-on\, STEAM-related explorations and discoveries will be used as examples. Examples also highlight the use of combining indoor classroom tools\, materials and equipment with outdoor materials to create richer learning experiences. \nExamples of learning outcomes will be relevant and aligned with approved developmentally appropriate curricula\, pedagogy\, children’s learning styles and 21st century skills. Teacher engagement\, promoting higher-order thinking skills through conversations and questions\, and the use of developmentally appropriate literature to scaffold children’s learning will be embedded throughout the workshop. This recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to preK teachers. \nAbout the Presenter \nCindy Gennarelli\, M.Ed. holds a master’s degree and supervisor’s certificate in early childhood education. She is the director of Early Childhood Education Innovation at William Paterson University. She was the former director of the NAEYC accredited WPU Child Development Center. Cindy has received several state and national awards including the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators – Early Childhood Practitioner award\, and the Maxine Feischel NJ Association for the Education of Young Children Leadership Award. She served as a governing board member with New Jersey Educators Exploring the Practices of Reggio Emilia (NJEEPRE) and NJAEYC as the vice president of professional development. She has written and co-authored a number of curriculum articles for early childhood journals including Young Children\, Teaching Young Children and Social Studies and the Young Learner. She is currently co-authoring a book for early childhood education practitioners. Cindy teaches early childhood undergraduate and graduate courses\, and serves as a field supervisor for clinical experiences. \n  \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/classroommanagement20190925/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/test20190925_classroommanagement-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T140000 DTSTAMP:20190925T180414Z CREATED:20190604T190336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190925T180414Z UID:30227-1569416400-1569420000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Character Education: Interview with Medal of Honor Recipient James McCloughan (Vietnam War) DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nPlan for your class to watch the on-demand recording with Medal of Honor Recipient James McCloughan. McCloughan was awarded the Medal of Honor for risking his life while serving as a combat medic in Vietnam. On May 13\,1969\, McCloughan ran 100 meters through heavy fire to rescue a fallen comrade; that same day\, he led two more Americans to safety while being wounded by shrapnel. Though bleeding heavily\, he again braved enemy assault while moving into the “kill zone” on four more occasions to extract wounded comrades. On May 14th McCloughan was wounded again while aiding two soldiers as enemy companies descended on three sides. McCloughan went into the crossfire numerous times to extract the wounded soldiers\, while also fighting the enemy. When supplies ran low\, he volunteered to hold a blinking light in an open area as a marker for a supply drop while bullets landed all around him. The next morning McCloughan knocked out a rocket-propelled grenade position\, fought enemy soldiers\, treated numerous casualties\, and kept two critically-wounded soldiers alive through the night. \nThis recorded edWebinar is an inspiring learning opportunity for middle and high school students to connect directly with an American hero. Interviews with Medal of Honor Recipients are part of the Medal of Honor Character Development Program\, a free program that helps students build character and promotes responsible citizenship through a deeper understanding of stories of courage and sacrifice. Before the edWebinar\, we encourage teachers to review McCloughan’s story with their class. \nStudent viewers must view the program with their teacher. Click the link to the recording if you would like to show it to your class at another time. \nAbout the Presenter \nPrivate First Class [James] C. McCloughan distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty from May 13th through 15th\, 1969\, while serving as a combat medic with Charlie Company\, 3rd Battalion\, 21st Infantry\, 196th Light Infantry Brigade\, Americal Division. The company air assaulted into an area near Tam Ky and Nui Yon Hill. On May 13th\, with complete disregard for his life\, he ran 100 meters in an open field through heavy fire to rescue a comrade too injured to move and carried him to safety. That same day\, 2nd Platoon was ordered to search the area near Nui Yon Hill when the platoon was ambushed by a large North Vietnamese Army force and sustained heavy casualties. With complete disregard for his life and personal safety\, Private First Class McCloughan led two Americans into the safety of a trench while being wounded by shrapnel from a rocket-propelled grenade. He ignored a direct order to stay back\, and braved an enemy assault while moving into the “kill zone” on four more occasions to extract wounded comrades. He treated the injured\, prepared the evacuation\, and though bleeding heavily from shrapnel wounds on his head and entire body\, refused evacuation to safety in order to remain at the battle site with his fellow soldiers who were heavily outnumbered by the North Vietnamese Army forces. On May 14th\, the platoon was again ordered to move out towards Nui Yon Hill. Private First Class McCloughan was wounded a second time by small arms fire and shrapnel from a rocket-propelled grenade while rendering aid to two soldiers in an open rice paddy. In the final phases of the attack\, two companies from 2nd North Vietnamese Army Division and an element of 700 soldiers from a Viet Cong regiment descended upon Charlie Company’s position on three sides. Private First Class McCloughan\, again with complete disregard for his life\, went into the crossfire numerous times throughout the battle to extract the wounded soldiers\, while also fighting the enemy. His relentless and courageous actions inspired and motivated his comrades to fight for their survival. When supplies ran low\, Private First Class McCloughan volunteered to hold a blinking strobe light in an open area as a marker for a nighttime resupply drop. He remained steadfast while bullets landed all around him and rocket-propelled grenades flew over his prone\, exposed body. During the morning darkness of May 15th\, Private First Class McCloughan knocked out a rocket-propelled grenade position with a grenade\, fought and eliminated enemy soldiers\, treated numerous casualties\, kept two critically-wounded soldiers alive through the night\, and organized the dead and wounded for evacuation at daylight. His timely and courageous actions were instrumental in saving the lives of his fellow soldiers. Private First Class McCloughan’s personal heroism\, professional competence\, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself\, the Americal Division\, and the United States Army. \n \nAbout the Host \nCathy Ehlers Metcalf joined the Medal of Honor Character Development Program as Vice President of Education in 2015 after serving as a Regional Curriculum Trainer. Cathy taught college-level writing for over 33 years in Southern California. Cathy’s father was a World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. Those experiences gave Cathy a great respect for both the Medal of Honor and a passion for service to our Nation’s Veterans. \n \nJoin The Medal of Honor Character Development Program 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 Medal of Honor Character Development Program is a curriculum resource built on the values of courage\, commitment\, sacrifice\, citizenship\, integrity\, and patriotism. Its living history videos and accompanying lessons teach students that ordinary people can meet great challenges and make the world around them a better place. Each lesson highlights skills such as writing\, collaboration\, and critical thinking. With two available curriculum options (elementary and secondary)\, the resources are appropriate for K-12 students and beyond. Assignments and activities fit efficiently into existing disciplines\, time periods\, and schedules. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/cmoh20190925/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190925_cmoh-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T183000 DTSTAMP:20190924T225241Z CREATED:20190808T150710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T225241Z UID:30719-1569346200-1569349800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Creating Fun AND Instructive Learning Centers DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kristin Faiella\, Preschool Teacher\, Chelsea Public Schools\, MA; and Jeanne R. Paratore\, Ed.D.\, Professor Emerita\, Boston University Wheelock College of Education \nSponsored by PBS TeacherLine \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nFun AND instructive learning centers provide a rich opportunity for children to develop and deepen their understanding of the world around them as they engage in different types of play and exploration. They also create equitable learning opportunities by providing youngsters multiple pathways to explore and learn important concepts. But this does not happen without thoughtful\, intentional preparation and skillful guidance by the teacher. \nIn this edWebinar for preK-2 teachers\, Professor of Reading and Literacy Education Jeanne Paratore and veteran preschool teacher Kristin Faiella explore: \n\nThe role of the teacher in child-centered classrooms\nThe importance of multimodal resources in creating equitable learning classrooms\nTypes of activities that support understanding of important science concepts\n\nAt the end of the edWebinar\, viewers will be able to plan learning center activities that are evidence based\, accessible to children\, and deliberately connected to disciplinary studies\, and assemble an array of learning centers intentionally designed to provide children with multiple learning pathways. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn ways to enhance your classroom learning center and offer kids multiple learning pathways—e.g.\, hands-on investigations\, digital experiences\, art\, drama\, books\, etc. This recorded edWebinar will be of particular benefit to preK-2 teachers\, school leaders\, guidance counselors\, and school psychologists. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Jeanne R. Paratore is a former classroom teacher\, reading specialist\, and Title I director\, and is currently Professor Emerita\, Literacy Education\, at Boston University Wheelock College of Education and faculty advisor to the Boston University/Chelsea Intergenerational Literacy Program\, a program she founded in 1989. Dr. Paratore has been principal investigator on several funded studies of family literacy and home/school partnerships\, presently serving as principal investigator on a funded study of effects of integrating PBS programming with sound instructional practices on development of early literacy and early science knowledge. She is widely published and has served as Co-curriculum Director of the award-winning children’s television series\, Between the Lions. Honors include being an elected member of the Reading Hall of Fame\, a recipient of the New England Reading Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award\, and the Ida M. Johnson Award honoring distinguished alumni of Boston University’s School of Education. \n \nKristin Faiella has been teaching in the Chelsea Public Schools for 26 years. Her passion and love for her students are evident as you walk through her preschool classroom door. Her philosophy is simple—spread\, love\, joy\, and kindness throughout the day\, and the rest will fall in place. She is firmly committed to teaching the whole child—nurturing each child’s social-emotional development and gaining their trust and comfort as a foundation for academic learning. Her young students respond in kind\, as they open their hearts and minds to her and to the adventure of learning! Kristin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus in education and the humanities\, and a master’s degree with a focus on reading. \n \nJoin the Engaging Early 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\nPBS TeacherLine courses offer educators online\, standards-based professional development opportunities that are tied directly to the curriculum and incorporate assignments and activities that can be used in the classroom right away. Expertly facilitated by instructors with years of experience and deep content knowledge\, PBS TeacherLine courses are the perfect way to build your skills\, enhance your knowledge and grow in your career. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learningp320190924/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190924_learningp3-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T170000 DTSTAMP:20190924T210413Z CREATED:20190717T202712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T210413Z UID:30513-1569340800-1569344400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Teaching Climate Change: An Integrative Approach DESCRIPTION:Presented by Robin Leichenko\, Professor of Geography\, Rutgers University; and Karen O’Brien\, Professor of Geography\, University of Oslo \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nClimate change is one of the most complex and urgent challenges confronting society. It has enormous consequences for young people\, both today and in the future. How do we introduce the topic in a way that empowers students and fosters their individual and collective engagement with a wide variety of solutions? \nIn this edWebinar\, Robin Leichenko and Karen O’Brien present an integrative approach to teaching about climate change. Drawing on their new textbook\, Climate and Society: Transforming the Future\, they describe: \n\nWhy an understanding of the social and human dimensions of climate change is essential\nHow to promote critical thinking about both the problem and its solutions\nHow to promote a sense of agency among students that allows them to contribute to a sustainable future\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be beneficial for teachers and school leaders who wish to learn more about the issue of climate change\, including how it can be made relevant to all subject areas. It will provide information that is useful for the development of teaching materials and lesson plans. Robin and Karen each have more than 25 years of experience in climate change research and are happy to answered many questions in the live presentation. \nAbout the Presenters \nRobin Leichenko is Professor and Chair in the Department Geography at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Robin’s research explores economic vulnerability to climate change\, the equity implications of climate change adaptation\, and the interplay between climate change responses and community sustainability. She is the co-founder and co-director of the Rutgers Climate Institute\, an interdisciplinary center for climate change research\, education\, and outreach. \n \nKaren O’Brien is Professor in the Department of Sociology and Human Geography at the University of Oslo\, Norway. Karen’s work focuses on human responses to environmental change\, with an emphasis on the relationships between personal\, cultural\, and systems transformations. She is the co-founder of cChange\, an organization that fosters new perspectives\, knowledge\, and tools for promoting equitable and sustainable transformations. \n \nRobin and Karen have been collaborating on climate change research and writing for more than two decades. Their first book\, Environmental Change and Globalization: Double Exposures (2008\, Oxford University Press)\, won the Meridian Award for outstanding scholarly contribution from the American Association of Geographers. Their latest book\, Climate and Society: Transforming the Future\, presents climate change as both a critical challenge for society and an opening for transformation to a more sustainable and thriving world. \nJoin the Preserving the Planet 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/planet20190924/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190924_planet-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T160000 DTSTAMP:20190924T200536Z CREATED:20190807T174731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190924T200536Z UID:30698-1569337200-1569340800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Supporting STEAM Learning Through Music DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Lili M. Levinowitz\, Director of Research\, Music Together Worldwide\, and Professor Emeritus\, Rowan University \nSponsored by Music Together \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nFull STEAM ahead! Educators recognize that curricular integration is the most efficient\, effective\, and authentic way to support children’s learning in multiple domains. STEAM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Math) learning is becoming common in education as increasingly more educators are seeing the benefits of integrating arts-based education with learning in other areas. And\, currently\, there is more interest in beginning STEAM learning in early childhood. \nIn this edWebinar\, understand how music as an “auditory tool” can support young children’s learning in science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics—all while developing their innate music capacity. Gain some concrete ideas on ways to use developmentally appropriate music activities to support STEAM learning in enjoyable and holistic ways. This recorded presentation will be of interest to educators working with toddlers\, preschoolers\, and kindergartners. \nAbout the Presenter \nLili M. Levinowitz\, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus of Music Education at Rowan University. She is the coauthor of the early childhood music and movement program\, Music Together\, and Director of Research for Music Together Worldwide. Dr. Levinowitz is considered a national authority on early childhood music and is actively involved in teaching very young children as well as graduate students. Her articles appear frequently in professional journals and popular magazines. She received her M.M. and Ph.D. from Temple University\, and her B.M. from Westminster Choir College. \n \nJoin the Music in Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt Music Together\, we understand the importance of music in early childhood—from birth\, in fact. Because the truth is\, most people are born with enough music aptitude to play in a symphony orchestra when they are adults\, if they choose. But first we must learn how to “speak music”—to take the musical instrument we all have\, ourselves\, developing that musical capacity from a very young age. The sounds we make\, our movements\, our rhythms—these are the building blocks of music and of early childhood learning. And that’s what Music Together is all about. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/music20190924/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190924_music-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T190000 DTSTAMP:20190923T230225Z CREATED:20190812T201559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T230225Z UID:30743-1569261600-1569265200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Teaching: Strategies So All Learners Are Seen and Understood DESCRIPTION:Presented by Monica Washington\, Manager of Inclusive and Responsive Educational Practices\, and Instructional Coach for BetterLesson; Jenny Muñiz\, Senior Program Associate\, Education Policy program\, New America; Kelisa Wing\, Professional Development Specialist; and Medha Tare\, Senior Research Scientist\, Learner Variability Project\, Digital Promise\nHosted by Barbara Pape\, Communications Director\, Learner Variability Project \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \n“Horrifying\, harrowing\, upsetting and infuriating\,” are words Odie Henderson used in his review of Ava Duvernay’s film\, When They See Us\, about the Central Park Five. Though the tragedy occurred in 1989\, when coupled with today’s backdrop of hate crimes against people of color and immigrants\, the pressure of teaching to standards and knowing how to address the everyday violence around us presents a challenge for teachers. As a protestor from the film noted\, “There is injustice happening here.” \nIn this edWebinar\, the presenters react to a few clips from the film and take a deep dive into some of the issues that surfaced and strategies that can be used to create an environment that embraces diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. Two award-winning teachers discuss their strategies for educators to handle historic incidents and current race-based disparities\, discrimination\, and dehumanization of people\, with the goal to create safe spaces for all students to learn and engage fully in their education. The backdrop for our conversation is a survey of state standards relating to culturally responsive teaching from New America\, a Washington\, D.C.-based think tank. Learner Variability Project’s senior researcher makes connections with learning sciences research on how learners are impacted by traumatic experiences and stereotype threat and what they need to overcome these challenges. Issues addressed include: \n\nThe importance of building relationships with each student\nThe importance of creating safe environments for the full diversity of learners\nThe ability to understand the variability in each learner and how that helps a teacher design classroom environments and instructional choices\nHow social awareness and relationship skills can affect learning\, especially for adolescents\nStrategies teachers can start to use tomorrow to nurture each student and help them reach their potential in school\n\nThe edWebinar will highlight how individual steps can be taken towards finding agency\, racial identity validation\, and community. The discussion will emphasize that it takes everyone working together to create long-lasting\, systemic change. This recorded presentation will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, counselors\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nMonica Washington is the manager of Inclusive and Responsive Educational Practices and an instructional coach for BetterLesson\, supporting teachers and other instructional coaches across the country as they make positive shifts in instruction and leadership. A decorated educator of 21 years\, Monica has received honors and awards from a wide variety of organizations for her leadership\, advocacy\, and classroom instruction. She is a 2015 Milken Unsung Hero Fellow and a 2015 NEA Foundation Global Fellow. In addition to instructional coaching\, Monica supports teachers through workshops\, speaking engagements\, and blogging for Education Week and Education Post. Her\, “4 Things Great Principals Don’t Do\,” was the most read and shared Education Week post of 2017. She is passionate about creating equitable and inclusive school environments that celebrate teacher and student voice\, and she serves as Leading Educator Ambassador for Equity for the Education Civil Rights Alliance. Additionally\, she serves on the Board of Directors for the National Education Association Foundation. Monica is the 2014 Texas Teacher of the Year. \n \nJenny Muñiz is a senior program associate with the Education Policy program at New America. After serving as a New America Millennial Public Policy Fellow\, Jenny joined the PreK–12 team\, where she researches and reports on policies and practices related to English learners\, culturally responsive education\, and educational equity. Before joining New America\, she taught second grade in San Antonio\, where she was the lead bilingual teacher on her campus. \n \nKelisa Wing has been an educator for 12 years. She taught eighth grade language arts and reading to military-connected children at Faith Middle School in Fort Benning\, Georgia\, has been an elementary school assistant principal\, and is now a professional development specialist. Kelisa honorably served in the U.S. Army for six years and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. She is the author of Weeds & Seeds: How to Stay Positive in the Midst of Life’s Storms and Promises and Possibilities: Dismantling the School-to-Prison Pipeline. \nShe is a 2017 State Teacher of the year\, a 2016 Association of Supervision\, Curriculum\, and Development (ASCD) Emerging Leader\, and the 2017 University of Maryland University College (UMUC) Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. She is a member of the Leading Educator Ambassadors for Equity (LEAE) with the Education Civil Rights Alliance (ECRA)\, a member of the National Network of State Teachers of the Year (NNSTOY)\, and a member of ASCD. She is also is on the advisory board for Learner Variability Project and Digital Promise. She speaks both nationally and internationally about discipline reform\, equity\, student engagement\, and many other topics. Kelisa holds a bachelor’s degree in English from UMUC\, a Master of Arts in secondary education\, and an Educational Specialist degree with a concentration in curriculum\, instruction\, and educational leadership from the University of Phoenix. \n \n\nMedha Tare has more than ten years of experience conducting applied research in the learning sciences. She enjoys translating research to non-academic audiences so it can be used by practitioners in the classroom and by the learners themselves. She is currently the senior research scientist for the Learner Variability Project\, leading the synthesis of research on learners’ strengths and challenges and evaluating the impact of the project’s work on learners across the country. She holds a B.A. from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Michigan. \n \n\nAbout the Host \nBarbara Pape is the communications director for the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise Global (DPG). She has 20 years’ experience in strategic communications\, writing\, and policy analysis\, primarily in education. Previously\, she served as 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 earned an EdM 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/personalizedlearning20190923/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190923_personalizedlearning-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T180000 DTSTAMP:20190923T220341Z CREATED:20190807T143248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T220341Z UID:30684-1569258000-1569261600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Best Practices for Managing Differently Abled Students in Your Inclusion Classroom DESCRIPTION:Presented by Eleazar Vasquez\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, Associate Professor and Director for the Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute\, University of Central Florida \nSponsored by The Social Express \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThe purpose of this edWebinar is to discuss the short\, mid\, and long-term trends and challenges facing the field of education technology and its impacts on inclusion and for students with disabilities including autism. We outline the key trends\, important developments\, and significant challenges. The primary outcome of this presentation is to inform the field and provide stakeholders with a snapshot of the critical issues facing educators. In addition\, we provide a series of resources\, frameworks\, and examples of evidence-based practices and new emerging innovations to incorporate in the classroom. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to all educators who work with students who have special needs including teachers\, counselors\, therapists\, social workers\, and school leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nEleazar “Trey” Vasquez III\, is Director of the Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute and Associate Professor for the Exceptional Education Program in the College of Community Innovation and Education at the University of Central Florida. He also holds affiliate faculty status with Lockheed Martin UCF academy\, SREAL synthetic reality lab\, and the Learning Science Cluster at UCF. He earned his Ph.D. from Utah State University and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA-D). He has practiced in the field of education as a resource math teacher\, technology coordinator\, and school psychologist. His research has been supported in part by over $12 million from the National Science Foundation and Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs. His current research focuses on the evaluation of academic and behavioral outcomes for students with disabilities utilizing technology and multimodal data to enhance instruction. \n \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/sel20190923/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190923_SEL-event-update.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190923T150000 DTSTAMP:20190923T190003Z CREATED:20190820T133902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190923T190003Z UID:30818-1569247200-1569250800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Creating the New Musical “The King's Wife” From the Ground Up DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jennifer Kranz\, Producer of “The King’s Wife”\nHosted by Carylann Assante\, CAE\, Chief Executive Officer\, SYTA and SYTA Youth Foundation \nSponsored by SYTA – The Student & Youth Travel Association \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, Emmy and Tony-nominated producer Jennifer Kranz previews her new musical in development that is a bold\, contemporary retelling of the story of the first two wives of Henry VIII—Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn. She overviews the process of creating a musical that is intended for Broadway from scratch—the ups\, the downs\, the fun\, and the drama of it all—as well as preview never-before-heard songs from the show by Grammy-nominated (The Blade) songwriter Jamie Floyd (USA Network’s Real Country and a nationally touring artist). \nJennifer is interested to hear reactions to the story and music and looking forward to answering any and all questions about the process of development. Viewers can expect to learn basic terminologies related to Broadway development and producing and will be exposed to a brand-new project in development\, based on history\, but with a unique twist. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to middle school and high school teachers and school leaders. Educators in history\, theater\, music and production programs in particular will appreciate an insider’s approach to creating a Broadway musical. \nAbout the Presenter \nAn Emmy and Tony Award-nominated producer and Drama Desk Award winner\, Jennifer Kranz has spent two decades in production and marketing in entertainment. She was a senior executive at AMC Networks as Vice President of Marketing and Promotional Strategy for We TV\, and has held tenures at Cablevision\, Time Warner\, Lifetime Television and NBC Universal\, where she worked on top five TV businesses such as USA Network\, Sci Fi Channel\, Lifetime and Lifetime Movie Network in senior capacities. Currently\, Jennifer is Director of Creative Development for Rosalind Productions. She is also Producing Artistic Director of the nationally lauded not-for-profit theater company Parity Productions and acts as a senior-level consultant to the media industry. Jennifer has a master’s degree from New York University. She is a voting member of the TV Academy of Arts and Sciences\, and a board member of New York-based influencer theater company Page 73. \n \nAbout the Host \nCarylann Assante joined SYTA and the SYTA Youth Foundation in 2010. Her professional experience includes association and nonprofit management\, hospitality and tourism\, and academic enrichment programs for students and youth. \n \nJoin the Teach & Travel 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\nSYTA is the non-profit\, professional trade association that promotes student & youth travel and seeks to foster integrity and professionalism among student and youth travel service providers. SYTA is “The Voice of Student and Youth Travel.® URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/travel20190923/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190923_travel-event-e1566309441374.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T190000 DTSTAMP:20190919T230243Z CREATED:20190819T142422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T230243Z UID:30807-1568916000-1568919600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Getting Started with Augmented Reality in the Classroom DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jaime Donally\, Author\, Speaker\, and Consultant \nCo-sponsored by 3DBear and MERGE \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nLooking to integrate exciting technology into your classroom\, school or district? Augmented reality (AR) can be highly effective\, especially with a strategic plan. In this edWebinar\, Jaime Donally\, author\, speaker\, and consultant\, reviews the basics of AR\, while exploring four lesson plans to use in any classroom. Immersive technology isn’t only for the techie educator\, but for everyone\, regardless of grade or subject. \nGet the inspiration to begin using augmented reality to transform classrooms into interactive learning playgrounds. The lesson plans are available on most mobile classroom devices. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-8 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nJaime Donally is a passionate technology enthusiast. She began her career as a math teacher and later moved into instructional technology. Her desire to build relationships have brought about opportunities to collaborate with students and educators around the world. She provides staff development and training on immersive technology as an edtech consultant. Her latest adventures include the launch of Global Maker Day and the #ARVRinEDU community. She works as an author and speaker to provide practical use of augmented and virtual reality with more resources at ARVRinEDU.com. \n \nJoin the STEM Learning: Full STEAM Ahead community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nWe empower students of all ages through problem-based learning with the fundamentals of augmented reality and 3D modelling/printing. \nWe develop award-winning augmented and virtual reality products that enable experiential learning and content creation at home and in the classroom. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/stem20190919/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190919_STEM-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T170000 DTSTAMP:20190919T210006Z CREATED:20190819T165309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T210006Z UID:30811-1568908800-1568912400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Classroom Management Strategies for Little Learners DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jody Martin\, Professional Learning Content Manager\, Frog Street Press \nSponsored by Frog Street Press \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, viewers will learn strategies to manage their classrooms effectively to optimize learning for young children. Classroom management systems are effective in managing children’s learning and behavior\, enhancing academic skills\, and furthering social and emotional development. Resources and tools areshared to help teachers understand and implement techniques to provide this critical ingredient for optimal learning in early childhood settings. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK teachers. \nAbout the Presenter \nJody Martin has 35 years of extensive and diverse experience in the early childhood field. She taught preschool\, directed a childcare center and worked at the corporate offices of two national childcare companies. She is presently the professional learning content manager for Frog Street Press. Jody has authored Preschool Health and Safety Matters\, Bringing the Outside In\, and several courses for online training companies\, and has written several articles for early childhood publications. Her book\, Rethinking the Classroom Landscape: Creating Environments That Connect Young Children\, Families\, and Communities\, was awarded 2017 Book of the Year. Her latest book is titled Through a Child’s Eyes: How Classroom Design Inspires Learning and Wonder. Jody is a dynamic presenter and recognized leader in the field of early childhood education with a commitment to providing quality programs for children. \n \nJoin the Early Childhood Learning Solutions community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFrog Street is dedicated to continually improving programs and products based on current research and input from early childhood classroom educators and caregivers. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20190919/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190919_earlychildhood-event-e1566237312591.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T160000 DTSTAMP:20190919T200612Z CREATED:20190813T195630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T200612Z UID:30767-1568905200-1568908800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:What Struggling Readers Wish Administrators Knew DESCRIPTION:Presented by Terrie Noland\, Vice President\, Educator Initiatives\, Learning Ally \nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSometimes you need to look through the eyes of a child to gain new insights into the world around you. The goal of this edWebinar is to do just that: look through the eyes of students who struggle to read in order to better understand what they need most from their school. \nThis edWebinar takes an insightful look into what struggling readers know they need but can’t always explain. Administrators will gain an understanding of how their students feel and will learn practical ways to support their academic and social-emotional development. \nSome things struggling readers wish administrators knew are: \n\nYou see low test scores\, but I’m really smart\nYou may see poor behavior reports\, but I’m just trying to cope with the feeling of helplessness\nYou see that I’m missing a lot of school\, but I’m overwhelmed and embarrassed and it’s easy to skip school\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school district and school leaders\, teachers\, and librarians. \nAbout the Presenter \nTerrie Noland’s greatest strengths lie in the ability to motivate\, inspire\, and create enthusiasm in others to be passionate educators that support the diverse needs of students. Terrie serves as the vice president of educator initiatives for Learning Ally\, where she works to develop engagement programs\, professional learning services and communities for educators. Her passion is working with educators to create dynamic classrooms\, and recognizing educators in their tremendous efforts. Terrie has more than 25 years of experience as both a motivational leader and developer of content for educators and administrators. Her focus for the past six years has been on the pedagogical practices needed to create effective environments for struggling readers and students with dyslexia. She has the opportunity to lead and facilitate groups numbering in the thousands\, helping to build better understanding of working with struggling readers and students with dyslexia. 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. \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. \n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20190919/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190919_readers-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T150000 DTSTAMP:20190919T185800Z CREATED:20190429T185823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T185800Z UID:29949-1568901600-1568905200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Lose the Lecture: Engaging Approaches to Early Childhood Professional Learning DESCRIPTION:Presented by Teresa A. Byington\, Ph.D.\, Professor\, Early Childhood Education\, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThis edWebinar is designed for early childhood trainers\, coaches\, and administrators. Learn how to “lose the lecture” and engage early childhood professionals in communities of practice\, professional learning communities\, mentoring\, coaching and effective training sessions. This presentation will highlight key aspects of communities of practice and share examples from a leadership community of practice. \nViewers will learn about the reflective strengths-based coaching model and how to engage teachers in reflection during coaching conversations. Ideas on how to facilitate effective training sessions will be shared including examples of attention getters\, ice breakers\, brain breaks and engagement strategies. \nThe goal of the edWebinar is to provide trainers\, coaches and administrators with ideas on how to engage participants during professional learning. Three types of professional learning will be featured: communities of practice\, reflective strengths-based coaching and effective training sessions. \nViewers will learn how to lose the lecture and use engaging approaches to early childhood professional learning. \nAbout the Presenter \nTeresa Byington\, Ph.D. is a full professor of early childhood education at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. She loves to train\, coach and facilitate communities of practice and professional learning communities. She is a frequent presenter at state and national conferences. She is very excited to have her first book\, Lose the Lecture: Engaging Approaches to Early Childhood Professional Learning published by Gryphon House. \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/bookchats20190919/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190919_bookchats-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T180000 DTSTAMP:20190918T220342Z CREATED:20190827T135650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T220342Z UID:30901-1568826000-1568829600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Integrating Social-Emotional Learning into Your Instructional Programs DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair\, New Canaan High School\, CT; and Jennifer McCarty Plucker\, Director of Professional Learning\, Mackin Educational Resources \nSponsored by Mackin Educational Resources \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nHow can we teach social and emotional learning without adding to our daunting instructional responsibilities? Try embedding them in inquiry! Using inquiry and/or design thinking models\, we can integrate social and emotional learning into our existing instructional programs. \nIn this edWebinar\, Jennifer McCarty Plucker\, Director of Professional Learning at Mackin Educational Resources\, along with Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School (CT)\, highlight instructional strategies that enrich students’ lives by empowering them to connect with their feelings and empathize with others while learning core content through inquiry. The two are joined by Braddock Hills Elementary School teachers Shaasia Jackson and Nikki McAllen\, who share the results of a project they did with their kindergartners that led to social-emotional growth for students school-wide. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 librarians\, teachers\, and administrators. \nThis is part 1 of the 3-part series: Lenses for Inquiry: Social and Emotional Learning\, Representative Collections\, and Digital Collections \nPart 2: Diversity in Context: Stretching the Idea of Building Diverse Collections\nPart 3: Rethinking the Cost of Digital Collection Building: It May Not Be as Expensive as You Think! \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMichelle Luhtala is the Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut and 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 her on Twitter @mluhtala. \n \nJen McCarty Plucker received her doctoral degree in educational leadership with research focused on adolescent engagement/motivation and accelerated literacy growth. Her research has been recognized in ASCD’s Educational Leadership\, by the International Literacy Association\, and the Southern Regional Education Board’s High Schools That Work. Jen has over 20 years of education experience as a teaching and learning coordinator\, ESL coordinator\, K-12 intervention specialist\, lead grant writer\, magnet and STEM collaborator\, English/speech teacher\, reading specialist\, speech coach\, past president of the Minnesota Reading Association\, adjunct instructor for Hamline University in St. Paul\, MN\, and literacy consultant. Jen is currently the director of professional learning at Mackin Educational Resources. \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\n Mackin 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/emergingtech20190918/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190918_emergintech-event-e1566914684201.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T170000 DTSTAMP:20190918T210323Z CREATED:20190815T182130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T210323Z UID:30794-1568822400-1568826000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Computational Thinking to Strengthen Elementary Mathematics: Patterning and Abstraction 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 \nComputers and computer science are an ever-increasing part of our world. Computational thinking is foundational to these fields; it also supports mathematical process and practice standards. Computational thinking includes four core components: patterning\, decomposition\, algorithmic thinking\, and abstraction. How do these ideas support grade-level mathematical concepts and skills? How do they develop the thinking skills required for careers in the STEM fields? \nIn this edWebinar\, Sara Delano Moore\, Ph.D.\, Director of Professional Learning at ORIGO Education\, provides an overview of computational thinking and explore the components of patterning and abstraction in more depth. She introduces problems and learning experiences which develop this thinking with age-appropriate tasks. See how these unplugged tasks develop student thinking around mathematical structure and quantitative reasoning. \nWatch this edWebinar to learn about essential principles of computational thinking. This recorded presentation will be of interest to K-8 teachers and librarians. \nAbout the Presenter \nSara Delano Moore\, Ph.D. is the director of professional learning at ORIGO Education and a contributing author to Visible Learning for Mathematics. An experienced teacher and nationally recognized speaker\, her work emphasizes the power of deep understanding and multiple representations for learning. Sara’s interests include building conceptual understanding of mathematics to support procedural fluency and applications\, incorporating engaging literature into mathematics and science instruction\, and connecting mathematics to engineering design in meaningful ways. She is a fourth-generation educator with experience teaching mathematics and science to K-8 students as well as experience teaching pre-service and in-service teachers at the university level. Sara earned her B.A. in natural sciences from Johns Hopkins University\, her MSt in general linguistics and comparative philology from the University of Oxford\, UK\, and her Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Virginia. \n \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/mathlearners20190918/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190918_mathlearners-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T140000 DTSTAMP:20190918T180326Z CREATED:20190809T165353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190918T180326Z UID:30727-1568811600-1568815200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:K-12 Instructional Materials: What’s New in 2019 DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kathy Mickey\, Senior Analyst\, Simba Information \nSponsored by Simba Information\, a business of MarketResearch.com \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWatch an edWebinar with Kathy Mickey\, Senior Analyst of Simba\, for an overview of Simba’s latest research report\, Publishing for the PreK-12 Market\, 2019-2020\, which examines changes in market demand and how the publishing industry is meeting those changes. Simba Information projects the overall instructional materials industry will grow at a compound annual rate of 2.1%\, reaching $9.24 billion in size by 2022. \nThe recorded presentation will cover the major types of instructional materials being used in school classrooms and the trends in the changing market. Demand will continue to range from the printed page\, particularly for reading\, to the growing use of artificial intelligence\, or AI\, particularly for moving students through difficult topics. Learn more about: \n\nWhat’s hot and what changes are ahead in coming years: 2019-2022\nWhat’s driving change in the types of materials being used\n\nLearn more about these trends and the updated edition of this annual report into market forces that are shaping the demand for instructional materials in nine specific categories: basal core curriculum\, courseware\, statewide tests\, digital supplements\, print supplements\, manipulatives\, trade books\, video and classroom magazines. \nAbout the Presenter \nKathy Mickey is Senior Analyst and Managing Editor of the Education Group at Simba Information\, where she leads research on the preK-12 and college education markets. Kathy writes the bi-weekly B2B business intelligence newsletter Educational Marketer and works on a number of annual market forecast reports. She joined Simba in 2000 after many years as a reporter and editor at weekly and daily newspapers\, where her focus was education. \n \nJoin the EdFocus community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nSimba Information is widely recognized as the leading authority for market intelligence in the media and publishing industry. Simba’s extensive information network delivers top quality\, independent perspective on the people\, events and alliances shaping the media and information industry\, including the K-12 education market. Simba publishes newsletters and research reports that provide key decision-makers at more than 15\,000 client companies around the globe with timely news\, analysis\, exclusive statistics and proprietary industry forecasts. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/edfocus20190918/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190918_edfocus-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T170000 DTSTAMP:20190917T210414Z CREATED:20190726T160209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T210414Z UID:30562-1568736000-1568739600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Digital Badge Credentials: Preparing Students with Special Needs for Employment DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Amy Spriggs\, Associate Professor\, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling\, University of Kentucky; Shelley Mauer\, Executive Vice President\, Education Associates; and Heidi Speese\, Customer Care and Outreach Division Manager\, NOCTI\nHosted by Ben Lovell\, Research and Production Manager\, Education Associates \nSponsored by Education Associates\, Inc. \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nDigital Badge Credentials are an exciting innovation in the field of career preparation and life skills instruction. These tools offer a means to validate individual achievements and create a common language between employers\, students\, and educators. \nThis edWebinar explores how teachers are using Digital Badge Credentials to increase opportunities for all students\, including those with autism and other special needs. Our presenters demonstrate how these tools allow students to accurately advertise their abilities and provide employers with a reliable means of assessing potential. Key objectives include: \n\nExplain what Digital Badge Credentials are\, their importance to the educational community and the benefits to employers\, educators and individuals\nIdentify a gap between student skill development and successful employment for students with special needs\nUnderstand the importance of career exploration\, job preparation and life skills acquisition using evidence-based practices\nDetail how educators utilize Digital Badge Credentials to recognize specific\, career-oriented student achievements\nFollow the student experience with Digital Badge Credentials—in the classroom and with potential employers\nDescribe the full impact of these efforts\, including a reduction of communication barriers and a boost in student confidence\n\nIncreasingly\, educators acknowledge the need for resources to help their students develop and communicate key career and employability skills. Explore how to prepare your learners to be job and life ready with Digital Badge Credentials. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, school and district leaders\, transition coordinators\, special ed directors\, and CTE prep instructors at the middle school\, high school\, and higher education levels. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Amy Spriggs is an associate professor in the Department of Early Childhood\, Special Education\, and Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of Kentucky. She received her Bachelor of Science\, Master of Education\, and doctorate degrees in special education at the University of Georgia. While pursuing her degrees\, Dr. Spriggs taught in the public schools\, giving her over 10 years of experience working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and students with moderate/severe disabilities. Dr. Spriggs continues working with this population through consultations\, practicum and student teaching supervision\, research\, and international partnerships in India and Guatemala. She teaches courses related to assessment\, teaching\, and research methodology. Her research interests include practical systematic instructional strategies for individuals with disabilities\, increased independence\, evidence-based practices\, and technology. She has authored peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on these topics. \n \nAfter receiving her teaching degree from Murray State University\, Shelley Mauer worked with the University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Council on Higher Education prior to co-founding Education Associates in 1980. Shelley is responsible for the strategic planning\, leadership and supervision for the company’s research and development efforts as well as its training division. She strives to deliver proven and effective hands-on career exploration\, employability and life skills programs incorporating evidence-based practices for all types of learners. As a National Technical Assistance Provider for the U.S. Depts. of Education and Labor\, she regularly works with states to develop programs to meet federal/state mandates and guides the correlations of the company’s programs to national standards. \n \nHeidi Speese serves as the division manager for customer care and outreach (CCO) at NOCTI. Heidi’s expertise is in working with educational organizations at the local\, state\, and national levels on customized assessment and system solutions that support program and student success. She leads a team of professionals in customer service\, marketing\, and outreach initiatives and guides the development of training workshops\, resources\, and customized account and program management options for NOCTI clients. Heidi holds degrees in business from Ferris State University and Davenport University and serves as a trustee on her local intermediate school district board. \n \nAbout the Host \nThe son of two career teachers\, Ben Lovell grew up surrounded by an emphasis on education. After graduating from the University of Virginia with a BA in English literature and psychology\, he spent a decade in hospitality management\, traveling the country and honing his leadership abilities. Returning to his home state of Kentucky\, Ben discovered Education Associates\, where he rekindled his passion for communication and education. An avid writer\, he champions the ability of information to enrich our lives and empower our youth. At Education Associates\, Ben utilizes his writing and leadership skills to help develop curricula and enable his colleagues to serve the educational needs of our youth. \nJoin the Supporting Students with Special Needs community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nEducation Associates is the leading provider of career exploration and practical life skills for all students\, including those with special needs. Through our Digital Badge Credential program\, we empower learners to become ‘Job and Life Ready’ and showcase their abilities to potential employers. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/specialed20190917/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190917_specialed-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T160000 DTSTAMP:20190917T200620Z CREATED:20190806T141126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T200620Z UID:30660-1568732400-1568736000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:5 ELL & Language Learning Tips\, Tricks\, and Tools DESCRIPTION:Presented by David Fisher\, Learning Engagement Manager\, Rosetta Stone\nHosted by Melanie Rogers\, Training Team Lead\, Rosetta Stone \nSponsored by Rosetta Stone \nWatch the Recording\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nA new school year brings with it the annually recurring question: What new and exciting ways can teachers engage students in class? With so many resources to choose or borrow from\, how can language teachers cut through the helpful noise to find answers they can use right away? \nStart the year off right! In this edWebinar\, we share five fun and effective strategies to motivate students and complement your ELL and language learning program. Whether your language learning is for English or foreign language learners\, traditional or tech-driven\, these approaches are easily adjustable to complement your lessons. Learn effective classroom strategies and how to use them. \nBy setting up language corners in the classroom\, all students will have the chance to participate in engaging activities designed to reinforce their emerging speaking\, reading\, writing\, and listening skills. Learner self-direction and creativity is at the heart of each of these flexible strategies that are easily adapted for other classroom content. What you learn in this edWebinar can be applied throughout the school year. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders who are working with their English language learners or teaching foreign languages. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDavid Fisher is the learner engagement manager at Rosetta Stone. He joins Rosetta Stone after engaging educators of all levels across multiple locations with Discovery Education. David holds master’s degrees in elementary education and special education and has had the honor and pleasure of working with students\, both adults and children\, for more than 20 years. \n \n \nAbout the Host \nMelanie Rogers is the training team lead for Rosetta Stone. She energetically and passionately helps teachers across the country implement language learning solutions into their classrooms. \n \nJoin the Using Technology for Language Instruction community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nRosetta Stone Inc. provides cutting-edge interactive technology that is changing the way the world learns languages. The company’s proprietary learning techniques—acclaimed for their power to unlock the natural language-learning ability in everyone—are used by schools\, businesses\, government organizations and millions of individuals around the world. Rosetta Stone offers courses in 30 languages\, from the most commonly spoken (like English\, Spanish and Mandarin) to the less prominent (including Swahili\, Swedish and Tagalog). The company’s core belief is that learning to speak a language should be a natural and instinctive process\, and that interactive technology can activate the language immersion method powerfully for learners of any age. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/language20190917/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20190917_language-event.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR