BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//edWeb - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://home.edweb.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for edWeb REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T160000 DTSTAMP:20251202T200807Z CREATED:20251030T212048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T200807Z UID:10695598-1764601200-1764604800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Nonfiction Read Alouds to Build Knowledge and Vocabulary: Powerful Practices for Grades 3–8 DESCRIPTION:Presented by Katy Wischow\, Former Teacher\, Current Staff Developer\, The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower \nSponsored by The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nRead alouds aren’t just for the primary grades—they’re one of the most powerful tools upper elementary and middle school teachers have to nurture comprehension\, language\, and content knowledge. In this engaging edWebinar\, Katy Wischow of The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower shares practical\, research-aligned ways to make nonfiction read alouds central to your literacy and content instruction. \nViewers explore how purposeful text selection and intentional discussion can spark curiosity\, deepen understanding\, and expand students’ vocabulary across subjects. Katy demonstrates strategies for choosing complex\, high-interest texts that align with your curriculum\, and for using talk\, writing\, and vocabulary routines to support knowledge building. You learn how to balance the joy of shared reading with deliberate teaching moves that strengthen students’ background knowledge and word consciousness. \nJoin us to discover how a few minutes a day of powerful shared reading can build not only better readers—but more curious\, knowledgeable learners. Whether you’re a grade 3-8 classroom teacher\, coach\, or literacy leader\, you leave with practical tools and a fresh vision for how read alouds can transform your students’ engagement and achievement. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKaty Wischow is a Staff Developer with The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower. She began her career as a classroom teacher before joining the Project\, and earned her master’s degree in literacy from Teachers College\, Columbia University. Katy is the co-author of Unlocking the Power of Classroom Talk\, a co-writer of several Units of Study in Reading and Writing\, and the author of decodable texts in both the Jump Rope Readers and Moonlit Mountain Readers series. She is deeply interested in vocabulary\, grammar\, professional writing\, nurturing teachers’ own writing lives\, and fostering strong\, joyful learning cultures in schools and classrooms. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThe Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower was created out of the pioneering work that Lucy Calkins began over 40 years ago. Inspired by her research\, she developed innovative curricula and methods that transformed the way children learned to write. For decades since\, she has worked with educators to help students become what she always knew them to be: proficient and enthusiastic writers\, readers\, and thinkers. \nToday\, RWP-M remains deeply rooted in this experience\, while also holding true to this a spirit of innovation and continuous learning. Lucy Calkins and her team author the Units of Study in Reading\, Writing\, and Phonics and several series of engaging decodable texts. More than authors of curricula\, at its core\, RWP-M is a community of practice\, a think tank\, and a professional development organization dedicated to transforming the way students learn to read\, write\, and think. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20251201/ CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Reading Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251201-teach2read-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T150000 DTSTAMP:20251219T212420Z CREATED:20251117T041130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T212420Z UID:10893854-1764597600-1764601200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Managing the Modern Classroom: Tech Infrastructure as the Hidden Key to Teaching Time DESCRIPTION:Presented by Amy Jaeckel\, Executive Director of Technology and Information\, Green Bay Area Public School District (WI); and Mike Faherty\, Chief Revenue Officer\, JAR Systems \nSponsored by JAR Systems \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nUnlock the full potential of instructional devices as we discuss how strategic technology infrastructure transforms classroom management and student engagement. This edLeader Panel makes a powerful case for rethinking device-charging systems—not just as logistical necessities\, but as catalysts for better teaching and learning. By effectively leveraging charging systems\, schools can eliminate chaos\, reduce hazards\, and ensure every device is ready for action. \nBut the real game-changer is student accountability. This session demonstrates how assigning tech captain roles\, tracking device readiness\, and rewarding responsible habits foster a culture of ownership and leadership. These tested strategies don’t just minimize disruptions—they empower students and free teachers to focus on instruction. \nTechnology teams and instructors discover actionable steps for implementing classroom charging systems and policies that maximize equitable instruction. This session bridges classroom practice with system-level support\, ensuring sustainable improvements. \nViewers leave equipped with proven routines\, digital toolkits\, and a clear action plan to maximize learning. Don’t let device management steal precious teaching time—embrace these strategies and create a classroom where technology works for you\, not against you. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAs the Green Bay Public School District’s Executive Director of Technology and Information\, Amy Jaeckel serves a crucial role as the liaison between the district’s operational teams and educational teams. Experienced in both large and small school districts\, Amy enjoys working alongside individuals and teams to implement initiatives of innovation for school improvement. A previous classroom teacher\, Amy currently holds a Master of Arts in Educational Technology from Marian University. She has earned her Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) National Certificate\, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Certificate\, and\, most recently\, was selected for the public sector Wisconsin CIO ORBIE Award. \n \nAs an entrepreneur and business leader with 25+ years of experience leading sales and marketing organizations in the EdTech market\, Mike Faherty is well-versed in complex solution markets. Recognized as an industry leader in the areas of edtech marketing\, sales development\, demand generation\, and sales management\, it is a passion of his to help emerging enterprise companies accelerate growth through practical sales and marketing strategies coupled with demand generation strategy and execution. As Chief Revenue Officer at JAR Systems\, Mike is leading the organization to revenue growth\, increased profitability\, and customer retention. \nJoin the Technology in Schools 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\nJAR Systems provides more versatile ways to charge and manage ever-evolving technologies. The company works closely with its clients to develop products that support and streamline how mobile technology is used for learning. JAR Systems recognizes the disruptive impact of low battery issues\, the necessity for reliable charging technology\, and the importance of prompt\, hassle-free support. The company designs solutions-focused products and prioritizes customer care throughout every phase—from initial planning to post-deployment support. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/technology20251201/ CATEGORIES:Classroom Management and Practices,Mobile Learning, Apps, and Devices,Technology Infrastructure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251201-technology-event_panel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T130000 DTSTAMP:20251124T180546Z CREATED:20251103T030118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T180546Z UID:10712335-1763985600-1763989200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:LinkedIn for Education Leaders: Build Influence\, Community\, and Opportunity DESCRIPTION:Presented by Elana Leoni\, CEO\, Leoni Consulting Group; Porter Palmer\, Vice President\, Leoni Consulting Group; and Amos Fodchuk\, CEO\, Advanced Learning Partnerships (ALP) \nSponsored by Leoni Consulting Group \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs AI continues to dominate\, the leaders who will stand out are those who show up authentically and consistently. Your ability to connect with purpose\, tell your story\, and share your expertise is no longer optional. It is one of the most effective ways to grow opportunities\, partnerships\, and credibility in education today. \nIn this edWebinar\, Elana Leoni and Porter Palmer of Leoni Consulting Group share a proven framework that helps education and EdTech leaders grow their reach\, engage consistently with colleagues and partners\, and achieve measurable results. Amos Fodchuk\, CEO of Advanced Learning Partnerships\, shares his experience applying these strategies to strengthen visibility and expand his organization’s impact. \nViewers learn: \n\nHow to use LinkedIn to lead\, learn\, and connect authentically\nHow to audit and refine your presence so it aligns with your goals\nHow to set routines that make showing up on LinkedIn sustainable\nHow to create content that reflects your purpose and expertise\nHow to engage strategically to increase visibility and drive opportunities\n\nWhether you lead a school or district\, run an EdTech company\, or want to elevate your professional presence\, this recorded edWebinar helps you use LinkedIn with purpose to build influence\, relationships\, and opportunity. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nElana Leoni is the Founder and CEO of Leoni Consulting Group (LCG)\, a certified women-owned marketing agency that partners exclusively with education organizations to grow their reach\, relationships\, and impact. With nearly two decades of experience in K–12 marketing\, she led digital strategy at Edutopia (George Lucas Educational Foundation)\, helping grow its audience to over 20 million educators a month. At LCG\, she’s partnered with 50+ education brands—including Meta\, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative\, Education.com\, Teach For America\, and Teaching Channel—to grow audiences\, deepen relationships\, and drive meaningful impact. Elana is the host of the All Things Marketing and Education podcast\, which just reached over 10\,000 downloads\, and advises emerging EdTech startups. A proud first-gen college grad\, she holds an MBA from Berkeley Haas and a business degree from Cal Poly SLO. \n \nPorter Palmer is Vice President at Leoni Consulting Group (LCG)\, where she brings over three decades of experience in education and more than seven years supporting the digital marketing efforts of leading brands like the University Innovation Alliance\, Meta\, Teach For America\, and Stanford Medicine. She specializes in digital strategy\, community engagement\, and audience growth. Porter began her career as a classroom teacher in South Carolina after earning her Bachelor of Science from Lander University. She later supported state-level curriculum and assessment development for students with disabilities and went on to lead the Discovery Educator Network\, Discovery Communication’s award-winning professional learning community. She holds a Master of Science in Instructional Media from Wilkes University. \n \nAmos Fodchuk is an insatiably curious career educator with more than 25 years of experience leading learning across Canada\, South Korea\, China\, and the United States. He is the Founder and President of Advanced Learning Partnerships (ALP)\, where he helps districts\, states\, and organizations design sustainable\, learner-centered systems of change. A National Board Certified Teacher and Fulbright Scholar\, Amos is driven by a passion for travel\, diverse pedagogies\, and authentic partnerships that improve teaching and leadership outcomes. Before founding ALP in 2009\, he taught English and literacy in Virginia and California\, earning recognition for innovative approaches to curricula\, technology integration\, and formative assessment. Amos holds a Master of Arts in Education from California State University\, Sacramento\, and a Bachelor of Education in Secondary Language Arts from the University of Alberta. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the edFocus community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLeoni Consulting Group (LCG) is a certified women-owned marketing agency that exclusively partners with education brands to increase their reach\, relationships\, and revenue. We offer these primary services: Social Media Management\, Content Marketing\, Community Strategy\, and Email Marketing. Learn alongside them from their popular podcast\, All Things Marketing and Education\, blog\, and downloads. Reach out to them at LeoniConsultingGroup.com or talk to them on LinkedIn. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/edfocus20251124/ CATEGORIES:Education Marketing,Social Media ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251124-edfocus-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T170000 DTSTAMP:20251120T214557Z CREATED:20251017T024854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T214557Z UID:10562470-1763654400-1763658000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Brain Science Behind Math Success: How Emotion and Relevance Drive Deeper Learning DESCRIPTION:Presented by Liesl McConchie\, Education Consultant\, Math With the Brain in Mind; and Jay Meadows\, Former Educator\, Current CEO\, Exemplars \nCo-Sponsored by Math With the Brain in Mind and Exemplars \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhat if the key to solving the math crisis in many classrooms isn’t another curriculum or digital platform—but the human brain itself? In this interactive edWebinar\, brain expert Liesl McConchie and educational explorer Jay Meadows uncover the inseparable connection between emotion and cognition in math learning. \nDrawing from brain science and classroom experience\, they reveal how students’ emotional states—curiosity\, hope\, and a felt sense of value in what they’re learning—can dramatically enhance their capacity to think and learn mathematically. Viewers learn how to: \n\nCreate emotionally engaging classrooms that ignite curiosity and move students toward optimal learning states\nDesign math tasks that feel relevant and meaningful to students’ lives\nFoster autonomy through problem-solving opportunities that honor multiple strategies and student voice\n\nLiesl and Jay share tangible\, classroom-ready strategies and activities that help educators shift students’ neurobiological states toward engagement and growth. \nViewers leave with a renewed sense of purpose\, practical tools to nurture positive emotions in their classrooms\, and hope that math learning can be both rigorous and joyful—when students’ hearts and brains work together. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLiesl McConchie is an international expert on how the brain learns\, author of Building a Positive Math Identity: A Brain Science Approach\, and co-author of the best-selling book Brain-Based Learning with Dr. Eric Jensen. She has been published in multiple education journals\, including ASCD’s Educational Leadership journal and NCTM’s Mathematics Teacher. With over 25 years of experience in education\, Liesl bridges her knowledge of how the brain best learns with her experience of teaching math to create tangible strategies to support teachers and schools across the globe. She has a rich background in education that includes creating new schools\, leading whole-school reforms\, delivering workshops to educators\, and speaking at conferences. Liesl brings the highest quality of research\, professionalism\, and engagement to all her contributions to the field of education. \n \nJay Meadows is the Chief Executive Officer of Exemplars\, a leading force in redefining how students learn to think mathematically. Jay is also the Co-founder of TRISTAN\, an AI augmented assessment tool for teachers and students. With over 30 years in education\, Jay brings a rare blend of classroom insight and research-driven innovation. A former middle school math and science teacher\, he holds advanced degrees in both teaching and mathematical pedagogy—credentials that reflect his deep commitment to meaningful\, effective math instruction. At Exemplars\, Jay is not only a primary author of performance tasks but also a national thought partner for educators. \nHe leads dynamic professional development experiences across the United States\, helping teachers transform their classrooms with problem solving\, authentic assessment\, and the practices that research shows make the biggest difference. His mission is bold: to cultivate a generation of learners who can tackle any challenge with confidence and grit. Jay’s impact extends far beyond U.S. borders. Before his teaching career\, he facilitated diplomatic exchange programs for the U.S. State Department\, partnered with international nonprofits\, and served in the Peace Corps in Kazakhstan. This global lens continues to shape his belief in education as a force for empowerment and improving the world. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Math Proficiency community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nLiesl McConchie is a recognized expert in brain-based learning\, mathematics education\, and instructional strategies that improve student achievement. With over 25 years of experience\, she has partnered with more than 300 schools to bridge the gap between neuroscience and practical teaching methods. Her dynamic style of presenting demonstrates the principles of effective teaching and learning that will engage any group of educators. \n  \n \nExemplars provides performance tasks\, rubrics\, and student anchor papers for schools and districts in Math and Science. Our performance material engages students and promotes reasoning\, critical thinking\, communication\, and problem solving. Our performance tasks are classroom tested and may be used for assessment\, instruction\, and professional development. Exemplars’ supplemental resources are research based and designed to meet state and national standards. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mathskills20251120/ CATEGORIES:Brain and Learning,Mathematics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251120-mathskills-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T130000 DTSTAMP:20251120T175309Z CREATED:20251027T163429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T175309Z UID:10660577-1763640000-1763643600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:A Research-Backed Guide to Sparking Powerful Collaboration Within and Beyond the Classroom DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jose Gonzalez\, 21st Century Learning Specialist\, Davis Middle School (CA); Linette Victor\, Ed.D.\, Senior Research Program Manager\, Digital Promise; and Elyse Gainor\, Program Director\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nUnlock the potential of collaborative learning with research-backed\, practice-proven strategies to foster powerful\, meaningful collaboration in your classroom. \n\nThis edWebinar is for teachers\, coaches\, principals\, and school leaders seeking to build and support essential collaboration skills in their students. Join Linette Victor\, Ed.D.\, Senior Research Program Manager at Digital Promise\, to learn best practices from the free Collaborative Learning Toolkit. Then\, hear from Jose Gonzalez\, 21st Century Learning Specialist at Davis Middle School\, who shares compelling classroom examples and insights from facilitating a cross-cultural collaboration between his students in Compton\, California\, and students in Manaus\, Brazil. \nYou leave with ready-to-use strategies and resources to implement high-impact collaborative learning in your classroom. You also learn how to apply best practices in collaborative learning to the Ciena Solutions Challenge\, a global design challenge for middle and high school students to design solutions to issues they care about. Through March 5th\, participating teachers can apply for a $3\,000 Ciena Solutions Challenge Sustainability Award to sustain and scale students’ projects. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, coaches\, principals\, and school leaders. \n \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nA nationally recognized educator for 23 years\, Jose Gonzalez is currently the 21st Century Learning Specialist at Davis Middle School in the Compton Unified School District in Compton\, California. Jose’s passion is for project-based learning and giving students the opportunity to have a voice and choice in the learning process. By introducing students to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and concepts of sustainability at a young age\, his goal is to create a student-centered classroom where students are addressing real-world issues such as climate change and sustainability that affect their communities. Beyond having students learn technological knowledge and acquire 21st century learning skills\, his mission is to bring awareness about our planet’s future and to teach students to become good global stewards. \n \nLinette Victor\, Ed.D.\, is the Senior Research Program Manager for Researcher-Practitioner Collaborations and Communities at Digital Promise. With a strong background in grant coordination and STEM education\, her work focuses on cultivating researcher-practitioner relationships and co-designing evidence-based instructional materials. Her goal is to ensure research findings are effectively translated into practical tools and strategies that can be readily adopted by practitioners for testing and implementation in educational settings. \n \nElyse Gainor is a Program Director at Digital Promise\, where she runs the YouthMADE Festival\, a global celebration of youth creativity and innovation that culminates in a two-week festival annually in May. She also leads communications for the Ciena Solutions Challenge\, a global design challenge for middle and high school students to design solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals. \n\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Personalize Learning for Learner Variability community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Digital Promise is a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner. We work with educators\, researchers\, technology leaders\, and communities to design\, investigate\, and scale innovations that support learners\, especially those who’ve been historically and systematically excluded. Our vision is that every person engages in powerful learning experiences that lead to a life of well-being\, fulfillment\, and economic mobility. For more information\, visit the Digital Promise website and follow Digital Promise for updates. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/personalizedlearning20251120/ CATEGORIES:Teaching Practice and Pedagogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251120-personalizedlearning-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T170000 DTSTAMP:20251119T215627Z CREATED:20251106T170221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T215627Z UID:10768513-1763568000-1763571600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Engage Students in Economics and U.S. History Through Arts-Based Teaching Strategies DESCRIPTION:Presented by Christopher Cannon\, Ph.D.\, Associate Director and Chief Program Officer\, Georgia Council on Economic Education (GCEE); Triza Cox\, Harmony Student Wellness Program Manager\, TeachRock; and Gina Machado\, Former New York City Public School Teacher\, Current Director of Programs and Partnerships\, TeachRock \nSponsored by TeachRock \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn this edWebinar\, supply and demand meet historical sight and sound! This immersive\, interdisciplinary session is for high school economics and U.S. history teachers who want to spark deeper connections through the power of music—no music experience required. \nEducators explore dynamic\, free resources that feature: \n\nArts-based teaching strategies using Library of Congress primary sources\nReady-to-teach lessons developed through a partnership between the Georgia Council on Economic Education (GCEE) and TeachRock on topics including:\n\nDeindustrialization\nCopyright\nReconstruction\nLabor issues\n\n\n\nTeachers leave inspired with new\, classroom-ready lessons\, innovative teaching tools\, and creative ideas tailored to economics and U.S. history classrooms that make their content sing—literally. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to high school teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \nView all of the recent TeachRock edWebinars. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nChristopher Cannon\, Ph.D.\, serves as Associate Director and Chief Program Officer of the Georgia Council on Economic Education (GCEE). A former classroom teacher (Economics Teacher of the Year 2012) with experience at Morrow High School in Clayton County and Sandy Creek and McIntosh High School in Fayette County\, he has also served as Social Studies Program Specialist for the Georgia Department of Education. At GCEE\, Dr. Cannon leads K–12 professional development workshops\, designs curricula and activities on topics such as personal finance\, international trade and manufacturing\, and coordinates statewide initiatives including the Personal Finance Challenge and a Rural Georgia education program. He is committed to helping educators engage students through real-world applications of economics and financial literacy. \n \nTriza Cox is the Program Manager for TeachRock’s Harmony Student Wellness Program. In this capacity\, she uses her passion for democratizing arts access as well as her commitment to wellness through the use of art to engage students in social and emotional learning. Triza holds a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance from the University of Louisville and has worked for over a decade as an arts educator as well as a playwright\, director\, producer\, and actor. Additionally\, Triza has been a Certified Prevention Specialist and worked in drug and alcohol prevention. She is currently a National Leaders of Color Fellow in Arts Administration. In 2021\, Triza was awarded a fellowship in screenwriting from the South Carolina Arts Commission. She is also currently the Artistic Director of The Drama Lady Theatre Group. \n \nGina Machado is the Director of Programs and Partnerships at TeachRock\, where she leads the development of an arts-integrated social and emotional learning program and designs and facilitates professional development initiatives nationwide. Drawing from her foundational experience as a classroom educator in The Bronx\, New York\, and her Master’s degrees in Special Education and Educational Leadership\, Gina supports educators across the United States in implementing TeachRock’s innovative curriculum and pedagogical approaches. An educator at heart with extensive experience working with students of various levels and abilities\, Gina’s passion lies in developing creative ways to engage all learners while strengthening meaningful student-teacher relationships. \nJoin the Music in Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nLaunched by Stevie Van Zandt and the Founders Board of Bono\, Jackson Browne\, Martin Scorsese\, and Bruce Springsteen\, TeachRock.org provides free\, standards-aligned resources that use music to help K-12 students succeed in science\, math\, social studies\, language arts\, and more. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/musiced20251119/ CATEGORIES:Arts in Education,Music,Social Studies and Civics,TeachRock ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251119-musiced-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T160000 DTSTAMP:20251119T210339Z CREATED:20251022T211736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T210339Z UID:10627472-1763564400-1763568000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Future-Ready High Schools: 5 Moves for AI and the Industry 4.0 Era DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tim Fortune\, Director of Career and Technical Education\, Spokane Public Schools (WA); Ericka Mabion\, Real World Learning Manager\, Kansas City Public Schools (MO); and Jason Rausch\, Senior Vice President of Instructional Development\, Project Lead The Way \nSponsored by Project Lead The Way \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWork is changing faster than course catalogs. This edWebinar equips high school and district leaders to align grades 9–12 programs with near-future careers—using AI and Advanced Manufacturing as timely examples. We explore five program shifts future-ready schools are making and share practical frameworks\, leadership questions to take back to your teams\, and examples you can adapt to your local context. You walk away with clarity on where to start\, how to scale\, and what signals to watch as programs evolve. \nLearning objectives include: \n\nIdentify five high-impact shifts that prepare students for emerging careers (AI and Advanced Manufacturing as exemplars)\nPrioritize near-term actions for grades 9–12 programs using a start→expand→deepen mindset\nConnect pathway outcomes to standards\, work-based learning\, and regional employer needs\nUse simple\, industry-informed language to discuss quality\, workflow\, and teamwork with school teams and stakeholders\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to high school teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and CTE directors and coordinators. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nTim Fortune serves as Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) for Spokane Public Schools in Washington State\, where he leads districtwide efforts to align CTE pathways with the workforce needs of the Inland Northwest across health sciences\, business and marketing\, STEM\, and skilled trades. Coming to education through the skilled trades\, Tim brings a hands-on perspective to developing programs that connect learning to real-world application. Under his leadership\, Spokane has expanded access to high-demand programs through the Spokane Trades High School initiative\, the regional Skills Center\, work-based learning initiatives\, and partnerships with industry\, postsecondary institutions\, and local workforce councils. Tim’s work focuses on ensuring every student graduates with the technical skills\, credentials\, and experiences that connect them to high-wage\, high-demand careers. \n \nEricka Mabion is a dedicated education leader with over two decades of experience in instructional leadership\, career and technical education\, and real-world learning. As the current Real World Learning Manager for Kansas City Public Schools\, she leads strategic initiatives that connect students to career pathways through internships\, client-connected projects\, and industry partnerships. Ericka has earned multiple honors\, including Project Lead the Way’s 2022 Administrator of the Year and three Teacher of the Year awards. She holds certifications in K–12 administration\, early childhood\, and elementary education across Missouri and Texas. A seasoned professional development facilitator\, she trains educators in STEM\, project-based learning\, and educational technology. Ericka is completing her Education Specialist degree in Administration at UMKC and is passionate about expanding equitable access to career readiness for all students. \n \nJason Rausch serves as Senior Vice President of Instructional Development at Project Lead The Way\, where he leads the strategic design and delivery of instructional programs that prepare students for real-world careers and emerging technologies. He oversees the development of high school-level computer science\, engineering\, and biomedical science curricula and teacher training\, ensuring they are rigorous\, inclusive\, and aligned with industry expectations. Jason manages cross-functional teams focused on curriculum architecture\, digital content innovation\, educator support systems\, and scalable learning experiences. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Career\, Technical\, and Adult Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n \n \n Inspiring PreK-12 Students and Teachers in Thousands of Schools Across the U.S. \nSchool and district leaders need a solution that cultivates confidence and career readiness—and PLTW checks all the boxes. As a nonprofit organization founded by educators and driven by education leaders\, we’ve spent more than 28 years equipping students with the technical knowledge\, transferable skills\, and career confidence they need to thrive—through programs that integrate real-world industry partnerships\, best-in-class teacher training\, and our proven activity-\, project-\, problem-based (APB) instructional model. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/cte20251119/ CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Career Education,College and Career Readiness,CTE: Career and Tech Ed,Future Ready Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251119-cte-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T150000 DTSTAMP:20251125T165654Z CREATED:20251106T034804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T165654Z UID:10761706-1763560800-1763564400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:A Regulated Classroom: Preparing Every Child to Learn\, Read\, and Thrive DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kai-leé Berke\, Former Educator\, Current CEO\, Heggerty; Heather Minter\, Author and Thought Leader; Dr. Diane Davison King-Shaw\, Child and Family Therapist\, Lourie Center School (MD); and Marjorie Bottari\, Former Educator\, Current Vice President\, Academic Content & Learning Design\, Heggerty \nSponsored by Heggerty \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEvery teacher has seen it—a student who can’t focus\, can’t follow\, or can’t find calm enough to learn—no matter how strong the instruction. This edWebinar introduces the concept of learning readiness through regulation—how emotional\, cognitive\, and relational factors shape students’ capacity to access and retain foundational literacy skills. \nWe explore how regulation is the bridge between ability and achievement\, and how teachers can weave readiness practices into daily instruction without adding more to their plates. By connecting the Science of Reading with the Science of Learning\, educators discover practical ways to create calm\, connected\, and learning-ready classrooms where every child can thrive. \nJoin Kai-leé Berke\, educator and early learning leader\, Dr. Diane Davison King-Shaw\, Clinical Director of the Lourie Center School and expert in trauma-informed education\, and Heather Minter\, Resilient Learning and Well-Being Consultant\, who translate these ideas into practical classroom strategies. Moderated by Marjorie Bottari\, this conversation helps educators understand how readiness and regulation unlock every student’s potential—transforming not just how we teach\, but how students experience learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-5 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKai-leé Berke is the CEO of Heggerty\, a nationally known early childhood expert\, and an author of numerous widely used classroom solutions\, including all editions of The Creative Curriculum\, the GOLD assessment system\, and Noni for Teachers\, a teacher coaching app and companion curriculum for teachers whose students have been impacted by trauma. Formerly the CEO and Chief Academic Officer at Teaching Strategies\, Kai-leé is a lifelong educator with decades of experience as a teacher and an administrator in preschools and elementary schools. Her commitment to relationship-based\, reflective teaching practice has remained a core area of focus throughout her career and in her writing\, influencing the ability of thousands of educators across the country to build intentional\, safe\, and secure relationships with the children that they teach. \n \nHeather Minter is the Resilient Learning and Wellbeing Consultant with Heggerty. Her work focuses on helping children and adults access regulation\, connection\, and readiness for learning through evidence-based practices that promote focus\, emotional regulation\, and resilience in learning environments. Heather has partnered with early childhood education organizations to integrate trauma-sensitive\, regulation-centered practices into classrooms and educator professional development. She collaborated on developing Noni for Teachers and was a contributing author of The Power of Relationships: A Practitioner’s Guide to Trauma-Sensitive Teaching. At the heart of her work is a commitment to nurturing—of children\, of educators\, of families\, and of the inner life we each carry. Heather believes this approach to education is not a luxury but an essential practice that ripples outward\, strengthening relationships\, communities\, and\, ultimately\, the world we share. \n \nDr. Diane Davison King-Shaw is a licensed marriage and family therapist working primarily with traumatized children and their families. Dr. Davison King-Shaw received her undergraduate degree in psychology and sociology from Smith College and her master’s and doctorate in human development and family studies (marriage and family therapy) at the University of Connecticut. She has worked in residential treatment facilities in Connecticut and Massachusetts\, helping children who exhibited physically aggressive and sexualized behaviors as a result of their traumatic experiences. Dr. Davison King-Shaw taught college classes at the University of Connecticut and Montgomery College. Since 2008\, she has worked as the Clinical Director of the Lourie Center School\, an attachment-focused\, trauma-informed\, equity-advancing\, and team-based therapeutic special education elementary school for students with social\, emotional\, and behavioral challenges. \n \nMarjorie Bottari is the Vice President of Academic Content & Learning Design at Heggerty and an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University. An experienced teacher\, reading specialist\, reading coach\, and elementary administrator\, she has worked with students across grade levels from Pre-K through eight. Marjorie earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Elmhurst College\, a master’s degree as a reading specialist from DePaul University\, and a master’s in educational leadership and administration from Benedictine University. She had the opportunity to work with and learn from Dr. Michael Heggerty\, who served as her mentor while she earned her administrative degree. Marjorie joined Heggerty in 2018 and is the co-author of Bridge the Gap and the Early Pre-Kindergarten curriculum. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Inspire Learning & Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nHeggerty is dedicated to helping every child become a confident\, capable reader and writer by supporting their readiness to learn as an essential part of high-quality\, foundational skills-focused literacy instruction. Grounded in both the Science of Reading and the Science of Learning\, Heggerty provides educators with approachable\, evidence-based resources that build strong literacy foundations and create classrooms where students are ready to learn\, read\, and thrive. \n\n \n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learning20251119/ CATEGORIES:Literacy,Science of Learning,Science of Reading,Social-Emotional Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251119-learning-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T180000 DTSTAMP:20251118T224347Z CREATED:20251006T053557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T224347Z UID:10452943-1763485200-1763488800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Making Meaning: High-Leverage Comprehension Strategies (Part 2) DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Molly Ness\, Literacy Specialist; and Heather Blankenship\, M.Ed.\, Manager of Education Partnerships and State Initiatives\, Learning A-Z \nSponsored by Learning A-Z \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nComprehension is the ultimate goal of reading in the classroom—and one of the most complex and nuanced to achieve. A RAND report from 2024 revealed that one-third of teachers request additional resources or support specifically pertaining to reading comprehension. \nIn part two of this engaging\, two-part edWebinar series\, Dr. Molly Ness—seasoned reading researcher\, author of several books\, and former classroom teacher—unpacks the most impactful comprehension strategies through modeling in authentic text. We bridge the research-to-practice gap as we focus on three high-leverage comprehension strategies and their application across text genres and grade levels. \nAll K-6 educators and administrators are invited to view and leave with: \n\nClear definitions and research-based insights into three high-leverage strategies: inference\, text structure\, and summarization\nExamples of how to apply these high-leverage strategies to authentic text\nSentence starters and teacher language to confidently model strategy instruction in your classroom\n\nJoin us to transform your comprehension instruction and empower your students to become thoughtful\, strategic readers. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-6 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nView Reading Comprehension Success = Strategy + Knowledge (Part 1) \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Molly Ness is a former classroom teacher\, a reading researcher\, and a teacher educator. She spent 16 years as an Associate Professor at Fordham University in New York City. The author of six books\, Dr. Ness served on the Board of Directors for the International Literacy Association and on the New York State Dyslexia Task Force. Dr. Ness has extensive experience in reading clinics\, consulting with school districts\, leading professional development\, and advising school systems on research-based reading instruction. She provided literacy leadership for nationally recognized literacy non-profits\, as well as major educational publishers. \nA frequent speaker and presenter\, her happy place is translating the Science of Reading to schools and teachers. As a tireless literacy advocate\, Dr. Ness created the End Book Deserts podcast\, which brings awareness to the 32 million American children who lack access to books. In 2024\, she founded Dirigo Literacy (deer-ǐ-gō)\, a literacy consulting firm supporting schools\, districts\, and states to align with and implement the Science of Reading. When she is not reading and writing about reading and writing\, Dr. Ness is driving her ice-hockey-obsessed teenage daughter to the rink\, learning how to fly-fish\, or hiking with her poorly behaved goldendoodle. \n \nHeather Blankenship\, M.Ed.\, brings over 20 years of experience in education to her role as Manager of Education Partnerships and State Initiatives at Learning A-Z. Her journey began in the classroom\, where she spent 11 years as a passionate elementary educator before moving into campus and district leadership roles focused on curriculum and instruction. \nWhen she’s not supporting and collaborating with others\, you’ll find her powering through kettlebell workouts\, off-roading in a side-by-side\, or spending time with family and friends. \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. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nAt Learning A-Z\, we equip elementary educators with practical\, research-based literacy solutions that spark joyful learning experiences. Our solutions support teacher-led instruction and provide engaging online practice for students—blending the best of classroom learning with flexible\, standards-aligned content. Every resource we offer is developmentally appropriate\, easy to implement\, and designed to improve outcomes for all learners. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20251118/ CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,Reading Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251118-literacyhero-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T160000 DTSTAMP:20251118T211422Z CREATED:20251013T160113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T211422Z UID:10527861-1763478000-1763481600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Beyond Definitions: Learning Words Inside and Out DESCRIPTION:Presented by Douglas Fisher\, Ph.D.\, Professor and Chair of Educational Leadership\, San Diego State University \nSponsored by Sadlier \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nVocabulary instruction is about more than memorizing definitions—it’s about helping students truly own words so they can use them flexibly in reading\, writing\, and discussion. This edWebinar explores how educators can move beyond surface-level vocabulary instruction and create opportunities for students to deeply engage with words. \nThe goal of this presentation is to equip teachers with research-based strategies for supporting vocabulary growth that sticks. Viewers learn how to design lessons that encourage students to notice\, analyze\, and apply new words in meaningful contexts. We explore methods for connecting vocabulary to background knowledge\, using direct instruction and word solving\, and engaging students in word play and dialogue that strengthens understanding. \nBy viewing\, educators: \n\nIdentify the difference between surface-level word learning and deep word knowledge\nExplore practical classroom routines for making vocabulary instruction interactive and memorable\nGain strategies for fostering curiosity and independence in students’ word learning\nUnderstand how vocabulary knowledge supports comprehension\, writing\, and academic success\n\nEducators leave with ready-to-use ideas that make word learning engaging and purposeful\, ensuring students carry new vocabulary inside—not just in their notebooks. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Douglas Fisher is Professor and Chair of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University and a leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College. Previously\, Dr. Fisher was an early intervention teacher and elementary school educator. He is a credentialed teacher and leader in California. In 2022\, he was inducted into the Reading Hall of Fame by the Literacy Research Association. He has published widely on literacy\, quality instruction\, and assessment\, and has authored professional learning books such as Vocabulary Playbook\, Teaching Foundational Skills to Adolescent Readers\, The Illustrated Guide to Visible Learning\, Your Introduction to PLC+\, The Illustrated Guide to Teacher Credibility\, Teaching Students to Use AI Ethically and Responsibly\, and many\, many more! You can learn more about Dr. Fisher\, view all of his books\, and access more resources at FisherandFrey.com. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Literacy and Critical Thinking community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nWith 200 years of trusted experience\, Sadlier empowers K–12 educators to shape the future with proven\, research-based programs that drive student success. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacy20251118/ CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251118-literacy-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T150000 DTSTAMP:20251118T194650Z CREATED:20251029T213136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T194650Z UID:10682670-1763474400-1763478000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Elevating Student Well-Being: Integrating Human Skills Instruction into Tiered Intervention Supports DESCRIPTION:Presented by Miloshi Mehta\, Senior Manager Product (Programs)\, Committee for Children \nSponsored by Second Step \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn today’s educational landscape\, supporting the whole child is more critical than ever. Join us for an engaging edWebinar focused on how targeted interventions can help students thrive—socially\, emotionally\, and academically. This session explores how educators are using tiered supports to meet the diverse needs of students who require more than universal instruction and to promote student well-being and success. \nLearn from real-world examples and see how small group lessons in focus areas like emotion regulation\, executive functioning\, and prosocial skills are helping students stay engaged\, solve problems\, and build stronger relationships. Discover how intentional\, research-informed strategies are making a measurable difference in classrooms across the country. \nKey takeaways include: \n\nClarity on tiered support strategies: Understand how to align targeted interventions with your existing universal instruction to better support students who need more\nPractical tools for implementation: Learn how educators are using streamlined resources—from screening to progress tracking—to deliver effective support without added complexity\nInsights from the field: Hear how collaboration with educators has shaped interventions that are easy to implement and impactful in real classrooms\nStudent-centered outcomes: See how focused support in key skill areas is helping students stay on track and succeed both socially and academically\n\nWhether you’re a K-12 classroom teacher\, counselor\, or district leader\, this edWebinar equips you with insights and tools to make tiered interventions a powerful part of your student support strategy. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMiloshi Mehta is a seasoned Product Manager at Committee for Children\, where she leads the Second Step® K-12 Digital Programs with a focus on cultivating human skills that drive lifelong success. With a specialization in educational psychology from Johns Hopkins and degrees in computer science and data science from IIT Chicago\, Miloshi brings a unique interdisciplinary approach to educational technology. Over the past decade\, she has built products that drive equitable outcomes and democratize access to opportunity\, all grounded in the belief that fostering empathy\, resilience\, and purpose in students is as essential as academic success. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nCommittee for Children is a nonprofit on a mission to ensure children everywhere can thrive emotionally\, socially\, and academically. Today\, our social-emotional learning (SEL) and child safety programs reach more than 24.4 million children worldwide. Our Second Step® SEL programs include curricula for Early Learning through Grade 8\, with additional offerings for out-of-school time and K–12 staff. These research-based programs are designed to help students and adults strengthen social-emotional skills like empathy\, resilience\, and managing emotions to build a more positive\, supportive school climate. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20251118/ CATEGORIES:Executive Function and Neurodiversity,MTSS,Social-Emotional Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251118-sel-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T140000 DTSTAMP:20251125T025602Z CREATED:20251105T214850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T025602Z UID:10758140-1763470800-1763474400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The First Step to Reading by Third Grade: Solving the Kindergarten Readiness Gap DESCRIPTION:Presented by Aruna Gilbert\, Executive Vice President and Chief Program and Policy Officer\, Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County; Dr. Hee Jin Bang\, Vice President\, Efficacy Research & Evaluation\, Age of Learning; and Dr. Dan Domenech\, Former Executive Director\, AASA\, The School Superintendents Association \nSponsored by Age of Learning \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAcross the country\, too many children begin kindergarten already behind in the skills essential for early reading success. By third grade\, the gap only widens—students who start school unprepared are far less likely to meet grade-level expectations and more likely to struggle throughout their academic journey. But what if we could change that trajectory before kindergarten even begins? \n\nThis edWebinar explores how districts\, early learning coalitions\, and educators can address one of the most pressing challenges in education today: ensuring every child is kindergarten ready. National and local leaders discuss what it takes to build strong foundations in literacy\, the evidence behind successful early learning interventions\, and the impact of getting it right from the very start. \nJoin us to learn how your district can take the first step toward ensuring every child enters kindergarten ready to succeed. Key discussion topics include: \n\nWhy kindergarten readiness is one of the most critical\, and overlooked\, determinants of lifelong learning\nWhat rigorous research reveals about early literacy interventions that accelerate student growth\nLessons from Florida’s early learning coalitions on implementing and scaling solutions that work\nPractical strategies district and state leaders can adopt now to close readiness gaps before they widen\nMeasuring what matters: Using data to drive kindergarten readiness outcomes\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAruna Gilbert serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Program and Policy Officer for the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County\, where she leads the design\, implementation\, and strategic direction of programs and policy initiatives supporting early childhood education in the region. Under her leadership\, the Coalition advances high-quality early learning\, strengthens provider supports\, and fosters family and community engagement across diverse settings. \nAruna brings a deep commitment to equity and systemic impact\, guiding large-scale efforts to ensure young children\, families\, and educators have the tools and opportunities they need to thrive. Prior to her current role\, she held leadership positions in early learning services and policy advocacy\, where she cultivated partnerships with public agencies\, community organizations\, and educators. Her work is grounded in a belief that intentional program design and responsive policy are essential to closing opportunity gaps and accelerating readiness for all children. \nBased in Palm Beach County\, Florida\, Aruna’s strategic vision and collaborative style help the Coalition translate research into action\, monitor meaningful outcomes\, and champion best practices for early education. She is recognized for her ability to align program operations with policy frameworks\, leading teams that deliver results at scale and with responsiveness to families’ lived realities. \n \nDr. Hee Jin Bang serves as Vice President of Efficacy Research & Evaluation at Age of Learning\, where she leads the development and management of the company’s efficacy-research strategy\, including the design and supervision of both quantitative and qualitative studies. With nearly two decades of high-level experience in education and research across the U.S.\, U.K.\, France\, and South Korea\, Dr. Bang has previously held research and policy roles at organizations such as the William T. Grant Foundation and National Writing Project\, as well as in university and private-sector settings\, including New York University and Amplify Education. \nHer academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from Oxford University\, a Master of Education from Harvard University\, and a Ph.D. in education from NYU. Dr. Bang has authored or co-authored more than 25 academic publications and research studies\, demonstrating her significant contribution to the field of educational effectiveness and early learning. \n \nDr. Dan Domenech has dedicated more than 50 years to public education\, beginning his career as a sixth-grade teacher in Queens\, New York\, before rising through roles including superintendent\, senior executive\, and national association leader. As Superintendent of the Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia’s 12th-largest district) from 1998 to 2004\, he championed systemwide reforms including full-day K\, expanded advanced placement courses for historically underserved students\, and skill-based grouping. \nIn July 2008\, he began serving as Executive Director of the AASA\, The School Superintendents Association (formerly American Association of School Administrators)\, a role he held until February 2023. During his tenure\, he spearheaded major initiatives such as the “Learning 2025” commission to help redesign schooling for the 21st century\, and oversaw growth of AASA’s professional networks\, leadership academies\, and advocacy reach. \nBorn in Cuba and immigrating to the U.S. at age nine\, Dr. Domenech brings a deeply personal understanding of bilingual education\, equity‐driven leadership\, and change within complex school systems. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Hunter College (NYC) and a Ph.D. from Hofstra University (NY). In his post-AASA phase\, Dr. Domenech continues to serve as a thought leader in education policy and systems transformation\, consulting\, writing\, and supporting the advancement of school and district leadership. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Early Childhood Learning Solutions community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAge of Learning® is the leading developer of engaging and effective Pre-K through 2nd-grade learning resources that help children build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. The company’s research-based curriculum\, developed by education experts\, includes the award-winning programs ABCmouse® and Adventure Academy®\, as well as the adaptive\, personalized school solutions My Math Academy®\, My Reading Academy®\, and My Reading Academy Español®. Having served over 50 million children worldwide\, Age of Learning is a global leader in efforts to advance equity\, access\, and opportunity for all children. To learn more about Age of Learning\, visit AgeofLearning.com. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20251118/ CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Early Literacy,PreK-K Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251118-earlychildhood-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T150000 DTSTAMP:20251117T200141Z CREATED:20250916T142519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T200141Z UID:10222414-1763388000-1763391600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Student Agency in Science: Empower Students to Lead Investigations DESCRIPTION:Presented by Hoover Herrera\, Former Teacher\, Current Marketing Manager\, Customer Success\, Carolina® Science \nSponsored by Carolina® Science \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nEmpowering students to lead their own investigations transforms classrooms into spaces of curiosity\, exploration\, and equity. This edWebinar introduces the Driving Question Board (DQB)\, a tool that fosters student agency by encouraging learners to shape understanding through evidence-based questions. \nViewers learn to use anchoring phenomena to launch the DQB\, support diverse learners in sharing ideas beyond academic constraints\, and guide students in building scientific models and explanations. This session emphasizes equity by honoring students’ backgrounds and voices\, creating a collaborative environment where all contributions are valued. Educators gain practical strategies for implementing the DQB\, addressing early challenges\, and cultivating a classroom culture that celebrates curiosity and diverse perspectives. \nJoin us to explore how the DQB can make science instruction more inclusive\, relevant\, and student driven—where learners ask questions\, investigate ideas\, and find their place in the scientific process. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school leaders and district leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nHoover Herrera taught for many years in the Newark Public Schools in New Jersey in both elementary and middle schools. His classroom experience included teaching science and math and working with special education populations\, both as a teacher and coach in multiple schools in the U.S. and abroad in countries like Singapore\, Chile\, Uruguay\, and Panama. Hoover is currently working with districts across the country\, providing professional learning for Carolina® Science curriculum programs. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the STEM 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\nFrom its beginnings in 1927\, Carolina® Science has grown to become the leading supplier of science teaching materials in the world\, providing everything from curricula to lab supplies and equipment. Headquartered in Burlington\, NC\, Carolina serves customers worldwide\, including teachers\, students\, and professionals in science- and health-related fields. The company is still privately owned by descendants of the founder\, geology and biology professor Dr. Thomas E. Powell\, Jr. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/stem20251117/ CATEGORIES:Inquiry-Based Learning,Science,Student Agency and Voice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251015-stem-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T140000 DTSTAMP:20251117T185336Z CREATED:20251028T060610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T185336Z UID:10666388-1763384400-1763388000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Kids' Online Safety: What Are “Privacy Doors” and Why It Matters DESCRIPTION:Presented by Cristi Means\, School Librarian\, Bucher and Brecht Elementary Schools (PA); and Jennifer Ehehalt\, Former Educator\, Current Sr. Regional Manager\, Midwest\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJust like the doors in our homes keep us safe by letting us decide who comes in\, students need “privacy doors” to protect their personal information online. Cybersecurity can sound like a big\, technical topic\, but it doesn’t have to be! Join Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr. Regional Manager at Common Sense Media\, and Cristi Means\, Elementary School Librarian\, for a friendly session designed for K–8 teachers who want to help students stay safe and smart online. During this edWebinar\, we discover ready-to-use lessons that make online safety simple and engaging for students and learn easy strategies to help students protect their personal information. \nCome ready to learn\, explore\, and leave feeling empowered to make cybersecurity approachable for all learners. Weave digital safety and privacy into your everyday teaching\, no tech expertise required! This session keeps students at the heart of every tip and tool\, because protecting their privacy and well-being is something every teacher can do. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-8 teachers and librarians. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nWith 13 years of teaching experience in kindergarten\, second\, and third grade\, Cristi Means has spent the past four years sharing her love of learning and literacy as an elementary school librarian. A proud graduate of the University of South Carolina\, Cristi is passionate about helping students become curious\, confident\, and responsible digital citizens. She loves connecting books to curiosity\, teaching students to find trustworthy information\, and celebrating the joy of getting lost in a great story. Blending her classroom experience with a strong commitment to media literacy\, Cristi guides students in navigating both books and the digital world with confidence and care. Whether she’s sharing a lively read-aloud\, leading a research project\, or helping students explore technology safely\, Cristi strives to empower lifelong learners who are ready to explore\, question\, and connect with the world around them. \n \nAs Senior Regional Manager\, Jennifer Ehehalt designs and delivers high-quality professional development opportunities for educators across the country. She spotlights thought leaders by creating and moderating conversations on timely topics relevant to digital teaching and learning. When attending Jennifer’s edWeb sessions\, participants know they will leave with concrete strategies from the field\, including how to build a positive school culture\, use straightforward templates to guide challenging conversations\, and implement family engagement ideas. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n \n \n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20251117/ CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Digital Citizenship,Privacy and Security ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251117-commonsense-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T130000 DTSTAMP:20251117T174303Z CREATED:20251022T160118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T174303Z UID:10618700-1763380800-1763384400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:A Practical Framework for Observation and Growth in the Social Studies Classroom DESCRIPTION:Presented by Natacha Scott\, Former Teacher\, Current Director of Educator Engagement\, iCivics; Christina Ross\, Former Teacher\, Current Director of Business Development\, iCivics; and Sarah Hurd\, K–12 Social Studies Coordinator\, Jeffco Public Schools (CO) \nSponsored by iCivics \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhat does truly excellent\, inquiry-based social studies instruction actually look like in action? And how can teachers and administrators get on the same page in a way that feels supportive\, not evaluative? \nJoin this edWebinar with the iCivics team for a practical conversation as they introduce a clear\, focused framework that shifts the purpose of observation and self-reflection from “Am I teaching the right way?” to “Are my students learning and developing independence?” \nWhether you are a teacher looking to self-identify strengths\, an instructional coach facilitating peer observations\, or an administrator leading coaching conversations\, this session equips you with a shared language to foster a culture of continuous improvement. You leave with an actionable toolkit for building reflective practices in any inquiry-based social studies\, civics\, or history classroom. \nIn this edWebinar\, you learn how to: \n\nUse a shared\, non-evaluative framework to identify instructional practice\nFocus observations and coaching conversations on four key domains: Culture for Inquiry\, High-Quality Sources\, Questions & Tasks\, and Student Ownership\nStructure self-reflection and peer observations that are positive and growth oriented\nTranslate observation insights into clear\, actionable next steps for professional growth\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nNatacha Scott is the Director of Educator Engagement for iCivics. As the Director of Educator Engagement\, Natacha focuses on growing the engagement of educators in person and virtually through professional development sessions\, curricula\, and other experiences. This focus provides the opportunity to learn from and with educators in order to continue to evolve the work of iCivics. Prior to joining iCivics\, Natacha was an educator at Boston Public Schools for 14 years\, serving a variety of roles from elementary classroom teacher to the district K-12 Director for History and Social Studies. She is passionate about place-based learning and engaging educators in meaningful learning experiences that can immediately translate into the classroom. \n\n \nChristina Ross joined iCivics in 2021 and is now the Director of Business Development. She brings extensive experience in curriculum design\, classroom teaching\, and education policy. Previously\, at Baltimore City Public Schools\, she launched and led the BMore Me initiative\, a multi-faceted\, community-responsive social studies curriculum. Her work is informed by nearly 12 years as an award-winning social studies teacher and her time on Capitol Hill\, where she crafted education policy for the late Senator Paul Wellstone and for Senator Tammy Baldwin. A passionate advocate for inclusive civics\, Christina spoke on a panel at President Obama’s United State of Women conference in 2017. She enjoys live music\, reading\, and walking around her beloved Baltimore with her rescued dog\, Caroline. \n \nSarah Hurd serves as the K–12 Social Studies Coordinator for Jeffco Public Schools in Golden\, Colorado. With 27 years in education and 12 years in her current role\, she leads districtwide efforts to strengthen social studies instruction and curriculum development. Sarah’s work centers on fostering diverse and equitable education and equipping educators with effective instructional practices that inspire civic understanding and engagement. \nShe has led the iCivics Inquiry to U.S. History initiative from its inception\, now in its fifth year\, and continues to advance the iCivics Pathway work within Jeffco. A frequent presenter at national and international conferences—including NCSS\, CCSS\, and the International Conference on Learning—Sarah is dedicated to building the next generation of civic leaders through purposeful\, inquiry-based learning. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the K-12 Social Studies and Civics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n \n\n \n Founded in 2009 by Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor\, iCivics is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing civic learning by providing educators and students with the knowledge and skills needed to embrace and engage in our civic life together. From educational games and short-form materials to comprehensive inquiry-based curricula\, our engaging resources encourage students to interact with complex concepts in ways they can understand and relate to. With a library of 300+ free\, high-quality\, and customizable resources\, we have just what you need to spark student interest and engagement in civics. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/socialstudies20251117/ CATEGORIES:Inquiry-Based Learning,Social Studies and Civics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251117-socialstudies-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T170000 DTSTAMP:20251209T203319Z CREATED:20251015T052237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T203319Z UID:10547350-1763049600-1763053200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Our Accountability Era: How Outcomes-Based Contracts Drive Student Achievement DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jillian Evans\, Former Teacher\, Current Providers and Marketplace Dynamics\, The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting; Lesley Nelms\, Federal Program Coordinator and Special Education Supervisor\, Hamburg School District (AR); and Lorrae Famiglietti\, Director of Product Strategy\, BookNook\nModerated by Connie Warren\, M.Ed.\, Former Teacher\, Current Senior Marketing Manager\, BookNook \nSponsored by BookNook \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs education leaders face increasing pressure to show measurable impact from recovery funding\, outcomes-based contracts (OBCs) are emerging as a promising path forward. This edLeader Panel explores how districts and partners are redefining accountability by tying dollars directly to student learning outcomes rather than service delivery. \nViewers hear from leaders who are implementing OBCs in real time\, including representatives from The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting\, BookNook\, and Hamburg School District (AR). Together\, they unpack what OBCs are—and aren’t—while sharing lessons learned from early pilots and best practices for building strong\, data-driven partnerships. \nLearning objectives include: \n\nUnderstand the core principles and structure of outcomes-based contracts\nExamine how OBCs can improve transparency\, impact measurement\, and ROI for tutoring and other interventions\nIdentify readiness indicators and first steps for districts interested in exploring OBCs\nLearn from a district’s firsthand experience implementing an OBC model\n\nViewers leave with practical insights and actionable strategies to begin conversations in their own districts about paying for what matters most—student learning. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and State Education Agencies. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJillian Evans leads marketplace strategy at The Center for Outcomes Based Contracting\, where she helps school systems design partnerships that elevate student voice and improve outcomes. Her path has taken her from high school math classrooms in New Orleans to leadership roles in edtech and district partnerships at Pearson and Panorama Education. Jillian holds a master’s from Columbia University’s Teachers College and a bachelor’s from Trinity College. \n \nLesley Nelms\, Federal Program Coordinator and Special Education Supervisor for Hamburg School District\, is a seasoned district administrator with extensive experience in school leadership\, federal programs\, special education\, and dyslexia services\, and a professional who has a proven record of driving school improvement through data-informed decision making. Her strategic leadership has consistently led to measurable gains in student achievement and strengthened systems that support success for all learners. \n \nLorrae Famiglietti is the Director of Product Strategy at BookNook\, shaping the tutoring platform to support meaningful learning and help students grow into confident learners. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nConnie Warren\, M.Ed.\, is an educator-turned-marketer with nearly 30 years of experience in K–12 education. Before stepping into her current role as Sr. Marketing Manager at BookNook\, Connie served as an instructional coach\, summer school principal\, trainer\, and curriculum coordinator—always with a passion for supporting struggling learners. Today\, she combines that classroom-rooted expertise with a sharp eye for storytelling\, creating research-based content that helps district leaders examine challenges\, reflect on data\, and communicate effective strategies that move student achievement forward. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nBookNook is a leading\, ESSA Level 1 provider of high-impact virtual tutoring solutions designed to accelerate K-8 student achievement in reading and math. Our synchronous learning model combines engaging evidence-based instruction with consistent learner-leader relationships for exceptional student outcomes. We deliver 1:1 and small-group virtual tutoring that integrates seamlessly with classroom instruction\, ensuring that every session is targeted and effective. Our approach is grounded in decades of research\, focusing on proven strategies that drive measurable improvements in student achievement. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadersplc20251113/ CATEGORIES:Student Achievement,Tutoring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251113-leadersplc-event_panel.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T150000 DTSTAMP:20251113T195914Z CREATED:20251027T143627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T195914Z UID:10657963-1763042400-1763046000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Pathways to Project-Based Learning Environments in Early Childhood Classrooms DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lori Doriot\, Former Educator\, Current Curriculum and Training Specialist\, Kaplan Early Learning Company\nModerated by Laura Wilhelm\, Ed.D.\, VP of Professional Learning Services\, Kaplan Early Learning Company \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nProject-based learning is a developmentally appropriate practice that fosters creativity\, curiosity\, and choice in which play is at the center of the learning experience. In this edWebinar\, viewers engage in exploring the benefits of project-based learning in early childhood classrooms. \nLearning objectives include: \n\nWhy project-based learning is important\nWhat project-based learning is\nHow to incorporate project-based learning in early childhood classrooms\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK teachers\, coaches\, and leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nLori Doriot received her BS in education degree from Central Michigan University. Lori is an experienced retired educator with 31 years of service in public education. Throughout her career\, she has served as a preschool\, young 5’s\, kindergarten\, first-grade\, and K-2 multiage teacher. Lori also has extensive experience as an early literacy coach\, where she served nine years coaching teachers around their instructional practices. She coached teachers both in her local district and around her county\, guiding teachers to reflect on their literacy practices and instruction. Lori also taught Connect4Learning and was one of the first teachers in Michigan to pilot this curriculum. Currently\, Lori is a Curriculum and Training Specialist for Kaplan Early Learning Company\, where she supports districts and teachers with the implementation of the Connect4Learning curriculum. Lori’s passion is to serve others and to help support teachers with the successful implementation of the C4L curriculum. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAs the Vice President for Professional Learning at Kaplan\, Laura Wilhelm\, Ed.D.\, draws on decades of experience teaching young children and early childhood professionals\, starting with toddlers in the 1980s\, followed by PreK-third grade in urban and suburban schools\, and as a university lab school director. Since earning her doctorate in ECE curriculum and instruction in 1999\, she has served as a program director\, full professor\, national validator for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)\, and a site visitor for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Programs (CAEP). She enjoys planning professional development\, speaking at conferences\, leading study tours\, visiting early education programs around the world\, and returning home to her family. She is the author of The Neglected Child: How to Recognize\, Respond\, and Prevent (2013); Treasure Baskets: Heuristic Learning for Infants and Toddlers (2017); Enticing Environments for People Under Three (2021); and Living Loose Parts: Creatures of Curiosity (2024)\, all from Gryphon House. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Classroom Management for Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFor more than 50 years\, Kaplan Early Learning Company has been a champion for play. From our research-based curricula to enriching classroom environments and innovative technology solutions\, Kaplan’s products and services inspire a lifelong love of learning in children and educators. We are architects of learning good and defenders of the imagination. We live for inseparable bonds and open minds. We encourage the eager and inspire the inspirers. We transform lives through play. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/classroommanagement20251113/ CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs,Project-Based Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251113-classroommanagement-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T140000 DTSTAMP:20251209T203449Z CREATED:20251027T035101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T203449Z UID:10654511-1763038800-1763042400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Turning Around Schools with High-Impact Tutoring DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Christina Grant\, Executive Director\, Center for Education Policy Research\, Harvard University; Jess O’Connor\, Partner\, Education Resource Strategies; Katie Tennessen Hooten\, Founder and Senior Vice President\, Ignite Fellowship\, Teach For America; and Alan Safran\, CEO\, Co-Founder\, and Chair of the Board\, Saga Education \nSponsored by Saga Education \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nNew federal guidance opens the door for districts to use school improvement funds to invest in what works—like high-impact tutoring. Join this edLeader Panel to explore how Section 1003(a) funding can support tutoring as a core strategy to improve outcomes in underperforming schools. \nYou hear from district and school leaders who are using this flexible funding to increase learning gains\, drive attendance\, and engage families. Learn how to integrate tutoring into your improvement plans\, secure support from stakeholders\, and avoid common pitfalls. This session is a must-see for leaders managing turnaround efforts. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Christina Grant is the Executive Director of the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) at Harvard University\, where she leads partnerships that connect researchers\, practitioners\, and policymakers to improve student outcomes through evidence-based strategies. She was previously the State Superintendent of Education for the District of Columbia\, overseeing standards\, assessments\, accountability\, and grantmaking for the city’s schools. In that role\, she directed a $100 million investment in post-pandemic recovery and led the first update to social studies standards in 20 years. Before that\, she served as Chief of Charter Schools and Innovation for The School District of Philadelphia\, redesigning accountability systems for alternative and innovative schools and guiding the district’s COVID-19 response. \nEarlier in her career\, Dr. Grant held leadership positions at Great Oaks Foundation and the New York City Department of Education. She began her career as a teacher in Harlem and later taught at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. In 2025\, she was appointed to the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. Dr. Grant holds a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania\, master’s degrees from Columbia and Fordham\, and a bachelor’s degree from Hofstra University. \n \nAs leader of Education Resource Strategies’ School Design Practice Area\, Jess O’Connor brings a deep understanding of the resource shifts schools need to make to implement strategies that improve student outcomes\, and the conditions necessary to scale and sustain those strategies across the system. In her 10 years at ERS\, Jess has worked with over 20 large\, metropolitan districts to assess their resource conditions and redesign schedules and staffing plans to improve student and teacher experiences. She has also supported leaders to implement new structures and policies that support strategic school designs\, including designing student-centered funding systems and evolving policies around class size\, seat time\, and collaborative planning. Prior to joining ERS\, Jess led operations and systems management at a growing charter network organization. Jess holds an M.A. from Brown University in urban education policy and a B.A. in economics from Washington and Lee University. \n \nA first-generation college graduate\, Katie Tennessen Hooten understands the transformative power of education. As Founder of the Ignite Fellowship at Teach For America\, she’s spent over two decades developing leaders who expand access to quality education for every child. Her journey began in a Phoenix kindergarten classroom in 2002\, where Katie discovered her calling. She’s since scaled her impact from the classroom to national leadership\, leading as a teacher coach\, head of program\, executive director\, and head of TFA’s National Teacher Leadership Development team. Today\, Katie leads the TFA Ignite team while directly supporting three executive directors who are driving change in their communities. Katie finds joy and renewal with her husband\, Matt\, and their sons\, Noah (10) and Owen (5)\, who remind her daily why ensuring every child’s bright future matters. \n \nAlan Safran is Co-Founder\, CEO\, and Chair of the Board of Saga. He has had a 32-year career in public education at the state and local levels. He served nine years at the Massachusetts Department of Education\, including a period as the state’s Deputy Commissioner of Education for Policy and Administration. He led the Match Charter Public School network in Boston for nine years\, where he was the co-designer of the school’s high-dosage tutoring program\, the first such model in the country (and helped coin the phrase “high-dosage tutoring”). He and AJ Gutierrez then incubated the dissemination of high-dosage tutoring out of the Match School base\, to Lawrence\, MA\, Stamford\, CT\, and Chicago\, IL\, and then\, in 2014\, founded the edtech nonprofit Saga. Alan holds a law degree from George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree from Princeton. \nJoin the PD in Action community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n \n \n Saga Education is the nonprofit leader in high-impact tutoring\, leveraging the power of human capital and technology to accelerate student outcomes and foster educational excellence. Rigorous research shows that high-impact tutoring raises grades and builds student confidence and a sense of belonging. \nSaga is proud to have helped tens of thousands of students over its first decade—now\, the goal is to partner with states and districts to support the millions of students who struggle with early literacy and 6th–12th-grade math. Find out how you can Change the Equation to accelerate educational excellence. Visit saga.org/change. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/pd20251113/ CATEGORIES:Education Funding and Purchasing,Tutoring ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251113-pd-event_panel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260205T195441Z CREATED:20251019T042152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T195441Z UID:10586311-1763035200-1763038800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Building Reading Fluency: The Role of Rich and Varied Practice DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Carolyn Brown\, Adjunct Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders\, University of Iowa\, and Co-Founder\, Foundations in Learning; and Dr. Carolyn Strom\, Former Teacher\, Current Clinical Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Literacy\, NYU Steinhardt School of Culture\, Education & Human Development\nModerated by Allison Zimmermann\, Former Teacher\, Current CEO\, Foundations in Learning \nSponsored by WordFlight- Foundations in Learning \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nFor years\, the phrase “rich and varied practice” has been used in reading instruction—but often without a clear definition. Explicit\, direct instruction is a cornerstone of the Science of Reading\, but it is in “rich and varied practice” that students consolidate and generalize their learning so that they can become fluent readers. A systematic approach to rich and varied practice is even more critical to our struggling readers\, especially those in upper elementary and middle school. \nTeachers have long asked: What exactly does “rich and varied” practice mean? How do I implement this to help my students build automaticity and fluency? \nIn this edWebinar\, we explore over 60 years of research that sheds light on this important concept. You see how scholars and educators have created and continue to use practical frameworks that explain why this kind of practice works and how to use it effectively in the classroom. \nMost importantly\, you walk away with classroom strategies and tools—based on the latest work from researchers and developers. These tools help you bring “rich and varied practice” to life—developing automaticity\, fluency\, engagement\, deeper learning\, and stronger outcomes. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary and middle school teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nView Part 2: Building Reading Fluency: The Role of Rich and Varied Practice \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Carolyn Brown has devoted her career to developing tools and testing solutions that optimize language and literacy development for all students. She and her colleagues have received support from the National Institutes of Health\, the Department of Education\, the National Science Foundation\, and the State of Iowa. Dr. Brown received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in speech pathology and audiology from Eastern New Mexico University and her Ph.D. in the same field at University of Iowa. Her areas of specialization are child development\, language acquisition\, and the Science of Reading. \nShe and her husband\, Dr. Jerry Zimmermann\, have co-founded three companies: Breakthrough to Literacy\, the Iowa Language and Literacy Institute\, and Foundations in Learning. Each was organized to advance current science and create solutions to help all children learn to read. She is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Iowa. \n \nDr. Carolyn Strom is a clinical professor\, reading specialist\, and former first-grade teacher. She collaborates widely with school districts\, families\, educators\, and edtech companies to bridge the disconnect between neuroscientific research and educational practice. Dr. Strom is a recent recipient of NYU Steinhardt’s Teaching Excellence Award and has published her work in The Reading Teacher\, The Reading League Journal\, and The Handbook of Learning Disabilities. She maintains a clinical practice in New York\, working with children who have dyslexia. Dr. Strom holds a Ph.D. from NYU\, a master’s degree from USC\, and a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nBefore taking the helm as CEO\, Allison Zimmermann previously served as the Chief Strategy Officer for Foundations in Learning. She brings over 15 years of experience working in the education sector creating equity and opportunity for students. She has worked as a teacher\, administrator\, and consultant\, providing strategic support to schools\, non-profits\, start-ups\, and Fortune 500 companies across the country. \nPreviously\, Allison launched NewView\, a non-profit focused on creating tri-sector solutions for society’s largest challenges. She continues to serve on the board of the organization. Allison began her career as a special education middle school teacher in New York City and a Teach For America Corps member. Allison graduated from Boston University with a B.S. in international relations and political science. She received an M.S.Ed. in middle school general and special education from Bank Street College and M.P.P. and M.B.A. degrees from the University of Michigan. \nJoin the Language and Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nWordFlight is the labor of love from a group of dedicated reading researchers\, authors\, and cognitive scientists who want to help more students learn to read. WordFlight is Foundations in Learning’s flagship offering. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lang-lit20251113/ CATEGORIES:Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251113-lang-lit-event-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T180000 DTSTAMP:20251205T185759Z CREATED:20250923T134707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T185759Z UID:10291011-1762966800-1762970400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:MTSS in Action: Designing Inclusive Instruction for Tiered Support: Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Presented by John Eisenberg\, Executive Director\, NASDSE; Traci Hogan\, Assistant Superintendent for Special Education\, Greenville County Schools (SC); Julie Weatherly\, Esq.\, Owner\, Resolutions in Special Education\, Inc.; Phyllis Wolfram\, Executive Director\, Council of Administrators of Special Education; and Dr. Suzanne Jimenez\, National Director\, Innovation and Insights\, HMH \nSponsored by HMH \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn April 2024\, Part 1 of this edLeader Panel series explored how the MTSS framework has evolved to meet a broader and more diverse range of student needs than early models anticipated. Since then\, districts and schools have continued to grapple with how best to support students with significant learning needs—especially as classrooms become more academically diverse and resource constraints grow. \nNow\, in Part 2\, we build on that foundation and intersect with a milestone moment: the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). As we celebrate five decades of progress in special education—including expanded access to general education classrooms and innovations driven by technology and AI—we also face new challenges that impact how we serve students. \nThis edLeader Panel explores how districts and schools are: \n\nImplementing inclusive\, evidence-based instruction within the core classroom\nIntegrating Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports into daily practice\nDesigning environments that accelerate learning for students with learning differences\nNavigating shifts in funding\, policy\, and leadership that impact service delivery\nLeveraging technology and data to personalize learning pathways\n\nWhether you joined us for Part 1 or are new to the conversation\, this session offers timely insights into how MTSS and IDEA intersect to shape the future of inclusive education—and how educators can lead with equity\, innovation\, and sustainability. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \nView Part 1: Today’s MTSS Classroom: Meeting the Instructional Needs of ALL Students \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nOn December 4\, 2018\, John Eisenberg assumed the role of Executive Director of the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE). Before this new role\, John worked in the Office of Special Education and Student Services at the Virginia Department of Education for 15 years\, seven of those as the State Director of Special Education. Throughout his career in special education\, he worked in a variety of other roles including Director of the Virginia Deaf-Blind Project\, Technical Assistance Specialist with the National Technical Assistance Consortium for Deaf-Blindness\, and a classroom teacher for students with developmental disabilities and deaf-blindness. John proudly served on the NASDSE Board of Directors for over four years and became President in 2015. John earned his M.Ed. in severe disabilities from Hunter College at the City University of New York and his B.A. from New York University. He is also a proud graduate of the Virginia LEND program from Virginia Commonwealth University. He comes from a family of teachers and special educators and is very passionate about improving the educational outcomes of children and families across the United States. \n \nTraci M. Hogan holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communication Disorders from Marshall University. She has 30 years experience in special education that includes working with the South Carolina public school system and the private sector. Ms. Hogan served as the Director of Speech Services for Spartanburg School District Six for five years prior completing certifications in the areas of elementary principal and superintendent in 2009. She has experience as the Special Education Director for School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties and served as the Executive Director for Federal Programs for Horry County Schools. Ms. Hogan has completed the Education Policy Fellowship Program through the Institute for Educational Leadership and is an alumna of the Riley Institute’s Diversity Leadership Initiative. Ms. Hogan has served on state task forces and is a member of many professional organizations. She is past president for the South Carolina Association for the Supervision and Curriculum Development and is the current President-Elect for South Carolina Council for Administrators of Special Education. Ms. Hogan has served as the key-note speaker for other state special education s and has regularly been asked to present nationally on the importance of and strategies for that promote collaboration between general and special education leaders. Under Ms. Hogan’s leadership\, GCS has obtained our highest graduation rate for students with disabilities\, excellent survey results from schools on the Ubeat survey\, and approximately 80% satisfaction rate from parents on the District’s spring survey of parents with disabilities. \n \nJulie J. Weatherly\, Esq.\, is the owner of Resolutions in Special Education\, Inc.\, a special education law and consulting firm in Alabama. Julie is a member of the State Bars of Alabama and Georgia and for 38 years continues to provide consultation and legal representation to school agencies across the country in the area of educating students with disabilities. She is also a member of the faculty for many national and state legal Institutes and is a frequent speaker at special education law conferences. Julie has developed a number of professional development and training programs (in-person and virtual) that support special education legal compliance and has been published nationally as a part of her trainings\, workshops\, and seminars. In June of 1996\, Julie appeared on CBS news program 60 Minutes to discuss the cost of meeting the legal requirements of IDEA. In 1998\, she was honored by Georgia’s CEC as the Individual Who had Contributed Most to Students with Disabilities\, and in April 2012\, Julie received the Award for Outstanding Service from the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE). Julie devotes a good bit of her time to consulting and providing professional development sessions for CASE and other state and local school agencies and associations. \n \nPhyllis Wolfram is the Executive Director for CASE\, the Council of Administrators of Special Education\, and resides in Springfield\, Missouri. She has worked in public education for 37 years. Phyllis’ administrative experience spans 29 years in the field of special education administration at the local level. She has been a local special education director in three different districts\, ranging in size from a small\, rural district to the largest urban district in the state of Missouri. In addition\, she has experience in the areas of gifted education\, Section 504\, ELL\, and early childhood. Phyllis served as the President of CASE from July 2018 to March 1\, 2020\, resigning her position early to assume the role as Executive Director for CASE. She also served as the Chair of the CASE Policy and Legislation Committee for three years\, chaired the CASE Ad Hoc Committee on IDEA Reauthorization in 2010\, and served as a member of the CASE Task Force\, Design for the Future\, 2005. Phyllis has also served on the Board of Directors for the Council for Exceptional Children and the CEC IDEA Reauthorization Workgroup. In addition to her work at the national level\, she has served as the MO-CASE President (2006-2008) and the MO-CEC President (1998). In 2017\, Missouri CASE honored Phyllis with the Distinguished Service Award and in 2018 CASE honored her with the Harrie M. Selznick Distinguished Service Award. \n \nDr. Suzanne Jimenez\, National Director\, Innovation and Insights at HMH\, previously served in Virginia public schools and in the American school system in Brazil for a combined 31 years in the roles of teacher\, principal\, supervisor of elementary education\, director of student services\, and director of special education. For nearly ten years\, she served concurrently as an Adjunct Professor at George Mason University in Special Education in the College of Education and Human Development. She received the Award of Outstanding Leadership from the Virginia Council of Administrators of Special Education and the Arlington Distinguished Leader Award for her role in leading innovation and change. Dr. Jimenez received a doctoral degree from The George Washington University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nHMH is an adaptive learning company that helps educators create growth for every student. Our integrated curriculum\, assessment\, and professional learning solutions use data to paint a full picture of every learner and recommend how to best support their needs. By partnering with educators\, we create lasting momentum so that all students can reach their full potential. HMH serves more than 50 million students and 4 million educators in 150 countries. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20251112/ CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education,Leadership/Administration,MTSS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251112-assessment-event_panel.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T160000 DTSTAMP:20251112T205758Z CREATED:20251002T153423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T205758Z UID:10419236-1762959600-1762963200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Essentials of Adolescent Literacy: Reading and Writing Instruction in Grades 5-12 DESCRIPTION:Presented by Joan Sedita\, Author\, Founder\, and CEO\, Keys to Literacy \nSponsored by Brookes Publishing Co. \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe Science of Reading is not just for younger learners—all adolescents in grades 5 to 12\, especially those who struggle with foundational skills\, benefit from explicit literacy instruction. Drawing on current research\, the first part of this edWebinar provides an overview to help secondary educators understand the unique aspects of adolescent literacy. \nTopics include the three levels of instruction (content literacy\, disciplinary literacy\, and intervention for basic skills)\, ways to integrate literacy into all subjects\, the importance of connecting reading and writing\, and the reasons some adolescents struggle with literacy. The second part offers practical instructional suggestions for key components of literacy: vocabulary\, comprehension\, text structure\, writing\, discussion\, advanced word study\, and fluency. \nBased on Joan Sedita’s book\, Essentials of Adolescent Literacy\, this recorded edWebinar is of interest to classroom teachers\, intervention specialists\, and administrators who want to learn effective strategies for helping students in grades 5 to 12 strengthen their reading and writing skills. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJoan Sedita\, M.Ed.\, has been in the literacy education field for more than 40 years. She is the founder and CEO of Keys to Literacy\, a literacy professional learning company that develops\, publishes\, and delivers reading and writing professional development to educators across the country. She has authored numerous books\, book chapters\, and articles related to literacy instruction\, as well as several customized professional development programs that include online courses\, training manuals\, and professional development delivery materials. She is the author of the instant bestseller The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction in All Subjects\, and the new The Essentials of Adolescent Literacy: Integrating Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Instruction in Grades 5–12. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nBrookes Publishing is the premier publisher of practical\, research-based resources that boost the learning and success of all people\, with and without disabilities. We partner with top experts to deliver trusted books and tools that improve lives—from the critical early years through adulthood. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20251112/ CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251112-teach2read-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T150000 DTSTAMP:20251112T195720Z CREATED:20251015T032145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T195720Z UID:10545580-1762956000-1762959600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How Districts Can Use AI to Build Policy and Professional Learning DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mary Anne Butler\, Superintendent\, Stonington Public Schools (CT); David Raleigh\, Superintendent\, Jamestown School Department (RI); and Shawn Rubin\, Executive Director\, Throughline Learning \nSponsored by Throughline Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAI landed like a rock on districts and leaders. New policies\, guidance\, and privacy considerations can overwhelm even the most aligned district teams. This edWebinar shares ways to use AI itself to support meaningful AI integration. Viewers learn how districts can use their strategic plan\, Portrait of a Graduate\, and current acceptable use policies to build custom resources that support AI adoption\, security\, and professional learning. \nJoin us for a dynamic conversation with two experienced superintendents who are navigating the complexities of systemwide AI integration while modeling powerful\, safe\, and customized AI use cases. We share a roadmap for moving beyond AI 101—from initial exploration to early wins to confident\, informed implementation that impacts instruction and drives student outcomes. Together we explore: \n\nKnowledge: Build essential AI literacy across stakeholders\, including board members\, principals\, and teachers\, to ensure alignment around a shared vision\nSkills: Explore open-source AI tools and national exemplars to develop AI infrastructure\, policies\, and best practices while building your leadership team’s capacity\nAttitudes: Foster resilience and adaptability across your school system with balanced perspectives on AI challenges and possibilities\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMary Anne Butler is the Superintendent of Stonington Public Schools. Prior to her superintendency\, she held assistant superintendent positions in Stonington\, Groton\, and Windsor. Her career in public education includes six years with the Connecticut State Department of Education in various roles including CAO and over a decade of teaching experience in Somers Public Schools. In 2003\, the Bureau of Education and Research hired her as a national presenter on science education\, and she’s delivered seminars across the country for over 20 years. Mary Anne served on the NCAA High School Review Committee\, is a freelance writer for Penguin Random House\, and is a member of the inaugural cohort of Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools (Finland). She holds a B.S. in biology from Saint Mary’s College\, Notre Dame\, a J.D. from Western New England University School of Law\, and a sixth-year degree in educational leadership from CCSU. \n \nDavid Raleigh brings over 30 years of experience in education\, with service at the building\, district\, and state levels. He currently serves as Superintendent of Jamestown School Department\, Rhode Island\, following his recent retirement as superintendent of a rural district in Kentucky. Throughout his career\, he has held leadership roles including assistant principal\, principal\, and assistant superintendent\, and also served as an Education Recovery Leader with the Kentucky Department of Education. His broad range of experience reflects a deep commitment to strengthening schools\, supporting educators\, and improving outcomes for students. \n \nShawn Rubin is the Executive Director of Throughline Learning (formerly Highlander Institute). He is an internationally recognized thought leader with deep expertise in classroom coaching and change management. Shawn co-authored the book Pathways to Personalization: A Framework for School Change\, which details Throughline Learning’s community-driven school improvement approach. His teaching career informed his understanding of the challenges that educators and leaders face implementing student-centered pedagogy. He has won several innovation awards for his work in the nonprofit sector\, including Aurora Institute’s annual award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to Personalized Learning. He holds a master’s degree in education from Lesley University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Artificial Intelligence in Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThroughline Learning partners with schools and communities to create classrooms where every student feels seen\, valued\, and empowered. Over the past 15 years\, our team has helped educators and leaders build sustainable\, innovative\, student-centered practices through coaching\, professional learning\, and collaborative design. Our partnerships integrate thoughtful AI tools\, research-based instructional strategies\, and student experience data to improve student persistence\, engagement\, and agency. Visit our website to explore the exciting opportunities we’re offering to school communities this year. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ai20251112/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Leadership/Administration,Professional Development,Technology Infrastructure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251112-ai-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T180000 DTSTAMP:20251111T230609Z CREATED:20251022T043444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T230609Z UID:10612622-1762880400-1762884000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How AI Can Transform Writing Assessment and Feedback: Measuring What Matters DESCRIPTION:Presented by Norah Gillam\, Director of K-8 Literacy\, The KIPP Foundation; and Adam Feiler-Ware\, Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction\, Dream Charter School (NY) \nSponsored by EnlightenAI \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin us for an exciting conversation on how AI is reshaping writing assessment\, feedback\, and instruction. In this edWebinar\, Nora Gillam\, Director of K-8 Literacy at the KIPP Foundation\, shares insights from KIPP’s large-scale pilot to measure student writing achievement and growth over the school year using AI tools. By leveraging automated assessment\, KIPP is gaining richer\, more consistent insights into student progress; data that was once too time-consuming to capture at scale. \nViewers also hear from Adam Feiler-Ware\, Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Dream Charter Schools in New York City\, a leading voice in using AI and data-driven approaches to strengthen teaching and learning. He discusses how thoughtful AI implementation enhances feedback\, improves outcomes\, and supports teachers. \nTogether\, these leaders share best practices about how they have integrated AI technology into their organizations\, share lessons learned on how to implement these tools in a human-centered way\, and show how every district can identify the right early opportunities to integrate AI meaningfully and effectively. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nNorah Gillam has been in education for 20 years. During that time\, she has worked as a teacher\, department chair\, literacy specialist\, assistant principal\, founding Dean of Relay Baton Rouge\, regional executive coach\, and now as a Director of Literacy at the Foundation. This year will be her 14th year with KIPP\, and 6th with the KIPP Foundation. ​This year\, Norah is supporting folks in developing strong writing instruction and assessment practices through the AI Supported Writing Instruction Pilot. ​ \nShe lives in Tallahassee\, Florida\, where she spends a lot of time supporting Florida State women’s athletics. Anytime you want to have a good debate on the merits and missteps of the Oxford comma – she’s your girl. She believes deeply in the designated hitter and league-wide salary caps. When she is not reading or writing\, she is probably either playing with her amazing dogs or dancing with her incomparable wife\, Keli. \n \nAdam Feiler-Ware\, Managing Director of Curriculum and Instruction\, is responsible for the development and distribution of DREAM’s curriculum and supports the implementation of the academic program within DREAM’s schools. Adam provides a constructivist\, culturally responsive\, and critically conscious curriculum that promotes academic rigor and educational justice for DREAM’s youth. \nA TFA alum\, Adam was a 4th-grade teacher and instructional leader in Newark before becoming a Dean of Curriculum. Adam served for five years as Director of K-4 Curriculum and Assessment at Uncommon Schools\, leading the network’s 20 elementary schools to reverse the opportunity gap. Before education\, Adam was an organizer on the Obama 2008 presidential campaign and worked for members of Congress. \nAdam has a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown\, was an Adjunct Professor in the Master of Arts in Teaching program at the Relay Graduate School of Education\, and has a master’s in education policy from Johns Hopkins. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Artificial Intelligence in Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nEnlightenAI is an AI-powered teaching assistant that enables teachers to provide high-quality\, consistent\, rubric-aligned writing feedback in a fraction of the time by learning from their grading style and instructions. Our platform also enables schools and districts to easily create data-driven reteach materials and generate longitudinal writing achievement data\, so that writing growth can be measured\, targeted\, and accelerated. \n\n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ai20251111/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,English, Language Arts, Writing,Mathematics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251111-ai-event-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T170000 DTSTAMP:20251111T214539Z CREATED:20251015T042726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T214539Z UID:10546586-1762876800-1762880400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Curious Minds\, Confident Readers: Inspiring Early Literacy Through Exploration DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lisa Burman\, Former Teacher\, Current Pedagogical Consultant\, Lisa Burman Consultants; Zachary Linnert\, Ed.D.\, Former Educator\, Current Learning and Development Manager\, Britannica Education; and Kristie Bangali\, Former Teacher\, Current Curriculum Learning Specialist\, Britannica Education \nSponsored by Britannica Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEarly childhood is where curiosity takes root and the foundations for lifelong learning begin to grow. This edWebinar explores how educators can nurture early literacy\, rich language\, and joyful learning experiences that empower our youngest students to think\, question\, and explore with confidence. \nTogether\, we dive into strategies that: \n\nFoster early literacy through authentic language experiences and meaningful complexity\nEmphasize modeling and learner agency to make a lasting instructional impact\nSpark joy in learning while honoring each child’s natural curiosity\n\nJoin us to discover how intentional instruction and joyful exploration can go hand in hand to build strong\, confident\, and curious learners. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK through elementary teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, curriculum directors and coordinators\, and literacy directors and coordinators. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLisa Burman is Director and Principal Consultant at Lisa Burman Consultants\, based in Adelaide\, South Australia. A passion for early childhood education was forged into her heart from her early days as a teacher\, then elementary school leader. Lisa cares about children feeling a sense of agency and self-efficacy in their learning\, children’s right to play\, and providing authentic literacy learning contexts. She is the author of two books\, Are You Listening? and A Culture of Agency. \n \nDr. Zachary Linnert is the Learning and Development Manager at Britannica Education. With 20+ years of experience spanning classrooms\, school leadership\, executive coaching\, and consulting\, he’s seen education from every angle. Dr. Linnert’s teaching experience ranges from kindergarten to eighth grade in public\, private\, independent\, and special education schools. As a consultant and coach\, Dr. Linnert has helped school leaders clarify their visions\, draft strategic plans\, and align their practice with purpose. As a former school leader\, he spearheaded major initiatives including the expansion of school facilities\, enrollment growth\, the elevation of staff morale\, and the launch of new literacy and SEL curricula. In his current role\, Dr. Linnert designs and facilitates professional learning on topics including project-based learning\, inclusive education\, learning environments\, the Science of Reading\, play\, and social-emotional learning. He recently completed a doctorate in entrepreneurial leadership in education at Johns Hopkins University. His work is grounded in adult learning theory because he believes educators deserve the same thoughtful\, engaging experiences they create for their students. \n \nKristie Bangali has over 20 years of experience in education. Her background includes roles as a teacher\, staff developer\, and administrator across K–12. She specializes in instructional design and creating flexible learning experiences. Kristie’s expertise in digital learning earned her the 2020 LHRIC TELL Award and 2021 Teacher of the Year honor. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nBritannica Education\, a global leader in digital educational technology and content\, is part of the Britannica Group’s tradition of excellence in information\, knowledge\, and learning\, stretching back more than 250 years. We partner with educators\, school districts\, libraries\, ministries\, and media companies worldwide to inspire student curiosity and provide trusted\, comprehensive resources to meet evolving teaching and learning needs. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20251111/ CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Early Literacy,Student Agency and Voice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251111-literacyhero-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T160000 DTSTAMP:20251118T192624Z CREATED:20251026T170345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T192624Z UID:10652984-1762873200-1762876800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Empowering Digital Citizens: A Classroom Initiative for Responsible Online Engagement DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kim Wright\, Curriculum Specialist\, Discovery Education; Kim Allman\, Head of Corporate Responsibility & Government Affairs\, Gen; and Harveer Saini\, Student\, Digital Civics Intern\, #HalfTheStory \nSponsored by Digital Citizenship Initiative Partners: Verizon\, Norton\, FOSI\, #HalfTheStory\, Discovery Education \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin us for an interactive and practical edWebinar designed to equip educators with the tools\, strategies\, and confidence to teach digital citizenship in today’s classrooms. As technology becomes increasingly embedded in education\, students must learn to navigate the digital world with integrity\, safety\, and critical awareness. \nThis session introduces the Digital Citizenship Initiative\, a free curriculum empowering students to make better\, safer\, and healthier decisions online. Together\, we explore its core components and provide actionable guidance and teacher strategies for integrating these principles into everyday teaching. By the end of this edWebinar\, viewers are able to: \n\nUnderstand the core principles of digital citizenship and why they matter in today’s classrooms\nConfidently integrate digital citizenship lessons into existing curricula across grade levels\nUse vetted tools and resources to engage students in meaningful digital learning\nFacilitate constructive conversations around online safety\, cyberbullying\, and misinformation\nAssess student understanding and promote reflective digital behavior\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKimberly Wright is an educator\, writer\, global keynote speaker\, marathon runner\, and student advocate. She is a Curriculum Design Manager at Discovery Education and calls the borderland of El Paso\, Texas\, home. In 2020\, she was awarded the Million Women Mentors STEM Trailblazer Award for her contributions to STEM education. She is passionate about mentoring girls and women to enter STEM career fields. \n \nKim Allman is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in corporate responsibility\, ESG strategy\, and government affairs. As Head of Corporate Responsibility & Government Affairs at Gen\, a leading cybersecurity company\, she oversees ESG and the Gen Foundation. Under her leadership\, Gen achieved top ESG ratings from The Civic 50\, Dow Jones\, and Newsweek\, and 67% employee participation rate in volunteering and charitable giving. \nPreviously\, Kim led corporate responsibility and government affairs at NortonLifeLock\, where she launched the company’s first ESG report and advanced global public policy on cybersecurity and consumer protection. Earlier\, she directed government relations at AmeriCorps and represented major technology and entertainment industries through senior roles at TechAmerica and the RIAA. Recognized for her strategic vision and collaborative leadership\, Kim drives sustainable growth and innovation while fostering partnerships that deliver measurable social impact. \n \nHarveer Saini is a senior at Dublin High School and currently serves as the Digital Civics Intern at #HalfTheStory\, where he helps empower the next generation of digital change-makers. Through initiatives like the annual Digital Civics Academy\, he ensures that young people have the tools\, platforms\, and confidence to shape tech policy and advocate for their digital well-being. Harveer is also the Founder and President of the National AI Youth Council\, a youth-led initiative with delegates from over 25 states driving AI innovation and responsible tech policy. Under his leadership\, the Council has co-sponsored over 20 bills in California focused on AI chatbot regulation\, digital wellness on social media\, and ethical tech. Harveer has also spoken at the United Nations General Assembly\, where he advocated for youth inclusion in global tech governance. He is passionate about putting youth at the center of conversations on digital wellness\, policy\, and the future of technology. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Success in a Digital World 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 Digital Citizenship Initiative is a joint venture between Discovery Education\, Verizon\, Fortinet\, and non-profit contributors to provide students with the strategies and resources they need to navigate their online lives safely. Our partners have supported the development of standards-aligned curricula of high-quality videos and activities to help students develop core competencies to build and navigate a more respectful online world. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/digitalworld20251111/ CATEGORIES:Digital Citizenship,Digital Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251111-digitalworld-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T150000 DTSTAMP:20251111T195830Z CREATED:20251022T025437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T195830Z UID:10611832-1762869600-1762873200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Multilingual Learners and Handwriting: Building Confidence\, Language\, and Literacy DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Nancy Akhavan\, President and Founder\, Nancy Akhavan Consulting\, Inc.\, and Retired Associate Professional Emerita\, Fresno State; Lisa Nix\, Teacher on Special Assignment in Curriculum\, Instruction\, and Professional Learning\, Fresno Unified School District (CA); and Ariann Cooper\, Reading Specialist\, Fresno Unified School District (CA) \nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nMultilingual learners represent one of the fastest-growing student populations in U.S. schools\, and handwriting instruction plays a surprisingly powerful role in their literacy journey. Fluent handwriting frees working memory\, enabling students to focus on ideas instead of letter formation\, while also supporting oral language\, vocabulary\, and confidence. \nIn this interactive edWebinar\, Dr. Nancy Akhavan joins Fresno ISD instructional coaches Lisa Nix and Ariann Cooper to discuss how handwriting supports language acquisition\, why automaticity matters for multilingual students\, and how teachers can integrate culturally sensitive\, developmentally appropriate handwriting instruction into daily practice. The conversation also explore how to lower the affective filter\, tailor strategies to different stages of language acquisition\, and use oral language-rich practices like interactive read-alouds to deepen learning. Viewers leave with actionable strategies to affirm and accelerate multilingual students’ literacy growth. \nBy the end of this edWebinar\, viewers are able to: \n\nExplain how handwriting fluency supports multilingual learners’ oral language\, writing\, and confidence.\nApply strategies that lower the affective filter and affirm multilingual students’ identities.\nDifferentiate handwriting instruction by aligning it to stages of language acquisition.\nIntegrate handwriting into multimodal literacy lessons that include speaking\, listening\, reading\, and writing.\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK through elementary teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Nancy Akhavan has spent more than 35 years as an educator and consultant. Dr. Akhavan is the founder of Nancy Akhavan Consulting\, Inc. She recently retired from Fresno State as an Associate Professional Emerita. Dr. Akhavan has been a bilingual teacher\, principal of three schools\, and a district administrator of a large urban district for ELA\, math\, social studies\, science\, and world languages. She also served as Assistant Superintendent Secondary Division in a large urban school district. Dr. Akhavan is recognized for her expertise in teaching literacy practices and has published thirteen books that focus on literacy instruction that increases student achievement. She has worked with districts and county offices in multiple states and internationally to increase student achievement in reading\, writing\, and in content areas. She continues to provide professional development for leaders and teachers in literacy K-12\, early literacy\, content area literacy\, and English language development. \n \nLisa Nix began her career teaching 1st and 3rd grade for 14 years in Sanger Unified School District in California before earning her master’s in reading instruction. For the past decade\, she’s been with Fresno Unified School District in California\, supporting K–6 English Language Arts\, with a focus on early literacy and foundational reading skills. She now coaches teachers\, school sites\, and academic coaches to strengthen literacy instruction across the district. \n \nAriann Cooper is a Reading Specialist and Instructional Coach for Fresno Unified School District in California\, who collaborates with educators and school leaders to integrate evidence-based literacy practices\, ensuring all students develop strong literacy skills and confidence as readers. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Foundational Literacy Skills community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Without Tears’ mission in today’s changing learning landscape is to ensure that the path to student success remains simple and fun. We provide child-friendly\, hands-on\, innovative instruction for early learning\, handwriting\, keyboarding\, and writing strategies\, and our programs reach more than 31 million students in Pre-K through fifth grade. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lwt20251111/ CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,English, Language Arts, Writing,Hands-On Learning,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251111-lwt-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T180000 DTSTAMP:20251204T163043Z CREATED:20250926T022738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T163043Z UID:10323045-1762794000-1762797600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Student Screen Time Pros and Cons: The CoSN 2025 Blaschke Report DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Doug Brubaker\, Superintendent\, Texarkana Independent School District (TX); David Law\, Superintendent\, Minnetonka Public Schools (MN); Dr. Marie Robinson\, Superintendent\, Bangor School Department (ME); and Cooper Sved\, Teacher and CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) 2025 Blaschke Fellow\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) \nThis edLeader Panel series is presented by CoSN and AASA.\nSponsored by ClassLink \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. This program may qualify for CoSN CETL® Recertification. \nThe debate over student use of assorted technologies\, including cell phones\, computers\, tablets\, etc.\, is an ongoing discussion. In the most recently released 2025 Blaschke Report\, Screens in Balance: Education\, Technology\, and Community Conversations\, CoSN highlights the impact of screen time and how districts can address the concerns while also leveraging the positive impacts when it comes to making learning relevant to students today and in their futures. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, three leading-edge superintendents are joined by CoSN’s 2025 Blaschke Fellow (lead author of the CoSN 2025 Blaschke Report). Together\, they share how to effectively approach the debate over screen time in school districts. Successful strategies for developing\, leading\, and implementing screen time policies and practices in school district settings are highlighted. \nAll registrants for the presentation receive a link to the recording and to the 2025 Blaschke Report after the live presentation. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 district leaders\, school leaders\, education technology leaders\, teachers\, and librarians. \nView all of the recent EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Doug Brubaker joined Texarkana Independent School District as Superintendent in January 2021. In October 2021\, Dr. Brubaker and his team launched the TISD Imagine 2026 Strategic Planning Initiative\, working extensively with stakeholders to identify and prioritize the district’s greatest needs. This was followed by a citizen-driven prioritization process that led to a $189 million instructionally focused bond package approved by voters in November 2022. Dr. Brubaker has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas\, an M.Ed. from Texas Christian University\, and a Ph.D. from the University of North Texas. \n \nDavid Law is the Superintendent of Minnetonka Public Schools\, one of Minnesota’s top-performing districts. He began his career teaching middle and high school math in California and Minnesota before becoming an administrator in 1998. David earned a B.A. in mathematics from Hamline University\, principal and superintendent licensure from the University of Minnesota\, and a Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law. From 2014–2022\, he served as superintendent of Anoka-Hennepin\, the state’s largest school district\, before joining Minnetonka in 2022. He has also been an Adjunct Professor at Bethel University and the University of Minnesota and has served on numerous boards\, including the Minnesota Association of School Administrators\, where he was President in 2019–20. Nationally\, he has represented Minnesota on the AASA Governing Board and Executive Board. In 2024\, he was named President-Elect of AASA. David was honored as Minnesota’s Superintendent of the Year in 2019–20. \n \nMarie Robinson\, Ph.D.\, leader\, innovator\, writer\, teacher\, nature lover\, wife\, mother\, sister\, and daughter\, is passionate about empowering others to live the life they truly want! Serving the public school system for many years\, Dr. Robinson is the Superintendent of Schools for the Bangor School Department. Serving in the Philadelphia and northern Maine regions\, she works to infuse health and wellness opportunities for staff and students so they are able to reach their highest potential. Dr. Robinson believes strongly in public schools providing a high-quality educational experience to ALL students who walk through the doors. She is one of the founding board members of the Katahdin Children and Families Foundation and is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine\, Farmington. Dr. Robinson values a balanced lifestyle and enjoys spending time with her family\, kayaking\, hiking\, meditating\, doing yoga\, and writing. \n \nCooper Sved is an elementary school teacher based in Fairfax\, Virginia. In the summer of 2025\, he was selected as the Consortium for School Networking’s (CoSN) Blaschke Fellow. In this role\, he researched and authored work on screen time in U.S. public education\, culminating in CoSN’s 2025 Blaschke Report and the Screen Time Toolkit for community dialogue. Beyond his classroom work and fellowship\, Cooper has held internships with the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and the U.S. House of Representatives. Prior to entering the education field\, Cooper was an active educator\, actor\, and director in Richmond\, Virginia’s theatre community. He earned his Master of Teaching from the University of Richmond in 2021\, his master’s in education policy studies from George Washington University in 2025\, and his bachelor’s in theatre from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2019. He dedicates his work to the memories of Mary Emily Kitterman and Adam Turck. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, created in partnership with AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD\, near Houston\, Texas\, until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years\, Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 educators serving 50\,000 students. She was Co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee\, which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. Today\, Ann works as a public speaker\, writer\, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board and is a founding member of ERDI’s Ed Leadership Council. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \n\n CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n\n \nClassLink is a global education provider of identity and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards\, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on\, streamline class rostering\, automate account provisioning\, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 19 million students and staff in over 2\,500 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20251110/ CATEGORIES:ALAS,Education Research/Evidence,EmpowerED Superintendent Series,Leadership/Administration,Technology for Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251110-supers-event_panel.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T160000 DTSTAMP:20251110T205713Z CREATED:20251018T161111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T205713Z UID:10583823-1762786800-1762790400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Literacy That Adds Up: How to Align Scales\, Curricula\, and Assessments DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jennifer Bowles\, Director of Early Education\, Farmington Municipal Schools (NM); and Nicole Lambson\, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction\, Farmington Municipal Schools (NM) \nSponsored by Level Data \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nOver the past several years\, evidence-based literacy improvement programs have been implemented in districts across the country\, including by Farmington Municipal Schools (FMS) in New Mexico. From adopting a common reading curriculum and revamping their ELA proficiency scales to providing professional development in the Science of Reading\, FMS has done a lot of work over the past three years to raise reading achievement by 10 points. \nNow that the groundwork has been laid\, FMS educators are taking a close look at what’s been successful and where adjustments can be made to continue the momentum and progress. \nDuring this edWebinar\, FMS’s Director of Curriculum and Instruction\, Nicole Lambson\, and Jennifer Bowles\, Director of Early Education\, share how they’re leaning into the data to answer and address questions\, including: \n\nWhat the “must-master” scales are that best predict proficiency\nWhy literacy gains decline in both 5th and 8th grades\nWhy there are performance variations among schools and student sub-groups\nHow to better align classroom grading with state high-stakes assessments\n\nJoin us for tangible takeaways on what to measure\, how to collaborate with principals and teachers\, and how to turn “bubble” students (within a few points of proficient) into literacy success stories. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJennifer Bowles has been with Farmington Municipal Schools for 23 years\, working as a classroom teacher\, school principal\, and district administrator. As the Director of Early Education\, Jennifer has worked to align school and district systems for curriculum and instruction at the elementary school level. \n \nNicole Lambson has spent the past 21 years as a middle school teacher\, instructional coach\, and administrator for Farmington Municipal Schools. Nicole is the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction and works to improve student outcomes by creating conditions of success and embedding authentic and supportive systems\, as the organization strives to ensure every student\, teacher\, and family has opportunities to learn\, grow\, and thrive. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nIn K–12\, data is everywhere but it’s not always accurate\, connected\, or actionable. We provide district leadership teams and administrators with data they can trust: standardized\, validated\, and seamlessly integrated across systems. By connecting every point of information—from enrollment and attendance to IEP service minutes and districtwide purchases—to strategic goals\, we equip leadership teams with the insights they need to measure progress\, align stakeholders\, and maximize student impact. With our tools\, educators gain not only visibility but the confidence to make informed decisions that drive meaningful\, measurable outcomes. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20251110/ CATEGORIES:Assessment,Data and Analytics,Literacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251110-teach2read-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T150000 DTSTAMP:20251110T195911Z CREATED:20251010T042903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T195911Z UID:10510609-1762783200-1762786800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Creating an Inclusive Early Childhood Classroom Using Musical Learning and Play DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mary Anderson\, Former Teacher\, Current Founder\, My Music Starts Here \nSponsored by My Music Starts Here \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nLet’s explore how making simple shifts to your daily routine can have a big impact on creating an inclusive classroom where all children can participate\, engage\, and thrive! Integrating age-appropriate\, whole-group musical learning and play fosters a truly inclusive classroom setting\, where all children can engage appropriately while avoiding sensory overload and other behaviors that lead to isolating a child from the group. \nWe start this edWebinar with a brief review of current early childhood brain research\, grounding ourselves in how musical learning supports development for all children\, specifically those who are neurodivergent\, on the autism spectrum\, or may have cognitive and developmental delays. We spend the majority of our time filling our toolboxes with developmentally appropriate songs\, fingerplays\, and musical activities to engage all of your students. \nEven if you’ve never sung a note in your life\, you leave feeling empowered and inspired to start integrating musical learning and play into your daily classroom routine to create a healthy\, happy classroom where all students feel seen\, heard\, and included. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to early childhood teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMary Anderson received her master’s degree in music education from Boston University and is an experienced early childhood music educator\, talented musician\, performer\, and thought leader whose mission is to engage\, educate\, and inspire all young children with high-quality music-learning experiences that support their brain development and overall wellness. Mary is the founder of My Music Starts Here\, a music integration curriculum for early childhood educators\, as well as the Producer and Host of Songs and Stories\, a children’s television program for Virginia PBS. \nIn addition\, Mary provides engaging and inspiring professional development workshops and keynote addresses to empower educators to harness the full power of music to support our littlest learners and create happy\, healthy classroom environments. Mary lives in Virginia with her family and envisions a world in which every child has the opportunity to learn\, grow\, and be inspired by the power of music. \nJoin the Music in Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\n \nMy Music Starts Here is a supplemental curriculum resource designed for Pre-K\, Head Start\, and Special Education programs. It helps early childhood educators and school administrators integrate music into everyday classrooms to accelerate brain development\, literacy\, math\, social-emotional learning\, and more. Created by early childhood educators for early childhood educators\, the program bridges the gap between brain research and classroom practice—transforming the latest in neuro-musical science into joyful\, accessible\, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. \nOur 33-week classroom resource includes seven musical activities per week\, naturally woven into the rhythm of the school day—from transitions to group learning to quiet reflection. All content supports deep learning and mastery while remaining curriculum agnostic\, playful\, and inclusive for children ages 3–6. In addition to the complete classroom program\, My Music Starts Here also offers professional development for educators. Get started at mymusicstartshere.com. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/music20251110/ CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education,Music for Early Learning,Play-Based Learning,PreK-K Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250507-music-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T130000 DTSTAMP:20251110T175203Z CREATED:20251026T154028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T175203Z UID:10652109-1762776000-1762779600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Redefining Dyslexia: What Every Educator Should Know About the 2025 IDA Update DESCRIPTION:Presented by Donell Pons\, Tutor\, Advocate\, Dyslexia Specialist\, Workplace Literacy\, Reading Horizons; and Robert Rogers\, M.D.\, President\, The Reading League Texas \nSponsored by Reading Horizons \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe definition of dyslexia is evolving—and the implications reach far beyond the classroom. In this edWebinar\, dyslexia expert Donell Pons\, M.Ed.\, M.A.T.\, joins Dr. Robert Rogers\, pediatrician and President of The Reading League Texas\, to explore what the 2025 International Dyslexia Association (IDA) definition means for policy\, instruction\, diagnosis\, and student well-being. \nTogether\, they unpack: \n\nThe key changes from the 2002 to the proposed 2025 IDA definition\nHow definitions influence identification\, funding\, and teacher training\nThe growing recognition of emotional\, psychological\, and intergenerational impacts of dyslexia\nA physician’s perspective on the biological and environmental factors influencing literacy development\nPractical steps educators and families can take to align instruction and advocacy with the new understanding of dyslexia\n\nYou leave with a clear view of what’s changing—and why it matters—along with actionable steps to support students through evidence-based\, structured literacy instruction and informed advocacy. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and special education teachers. The presentation will include a live Q&A. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDonell Pons is a dyslexia presenter\, consultant\, and reading tutor. She received the Teacher of Tomorrow award after earning dual M.Ed. and M.A.T. degrees from Westminster College and served on the task force that created the Utah Dyslexia Handbook. With a background in special education and secondary language arts\, she has also taught at a charter school supporting students on the autism spectrum. Donell co-hosts the popular Literacy Talks and Dyslexia Talks podcasts and has published widely on dyslexia and reading instruction. She teaches adults seeking stronger reading skills and serves on the boards of Reading Horizons and the Joseph James Morelli Scholarship Foundation. \n \nRobert J. Rogers\, M.D.\, has been a physician in Fort Worth for over 40 years. He is a former President of the Tarrant County Medical Society. He became an early literacy advocate many years ago when he became aware of how many students in Fort Worth struggle to read. He helped bring Reading Partners\, a structured volunteer tutoring program\, to Fort Worth and has served as a tutor in that program for ten years. He also helped launch the Texas chapter of The Reading League\, with the mission of ensuring that teachers and school leaders use the most effective\, research-proven strategies for teaching reading. He loves spending time with his four grandchildren. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nFor over 40 years\, Reading Horizons® has equipped educators to eradicate illiteracy with innovative\, tech-enabled reading instruction. Grounded in the latest Science of Reading research\, Reading Horizons provides effective foundational and comprehensive Pre-K–12 literacy solutions that empower teachers to accelerate student success. Beyond classroom resources\, Reading Horizons fosters professional growth and community through Literacy Talks\, a leading podcast where literacy experts and practitioners share insights\, strategies\, and inspiration for transforming reading instruction. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20251110/ CATEGORIES:Dyslexia,Literacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20251110-readers-event.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR