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SUMMARY:Supporting Behavior and Communication IEP Goals: Practical Supports for Neurodivergent Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Duncan Scherer\, Former Chief Schools Officer at Democracy Prep Public Schools (NY)\, and Superintendent-in-Residence at Social Cipher; and Lucas Harrington\, Psy.D.\, Clinical Psychologist and SEL Consultant\, Social Cipher\nModerated by Vanessa Castañeda Gill\, CEO and Founder\, Social Cipher \nSponsored by Social Cipher \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nView this edWebinar to learn neurodiversity-affirming strategies to support students with IEPs (or similar individualized learning goals)\, specifically autistic students and those with ADHD\, in working towards achieving their behavior and communication IEP goals. \nThe presenters discuss: \n\nKey factors influencing communication and behavior challenges in neurodivergent students\nPractical\, neurodiversity-affirming strategies to support common behavior and communication goals\, including tools that engage and empower students\nHow to collaborate with families and other professionals to ensure consistent support for communication and behavior goals in different settings\n\nAfter the session\, viewers receive free resources to help them better support neurodivergent students in meeting their IEP goals. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle school teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDuncan Scherer is a K-12 education leader and Superintendent-in-Residence at Social Cipher. After serving as a special education teacher\, Duncan sought to make an impact on a larger scale by starting a middle school academic program specifically for students with exceptional learning needs. This school program placed a strong emphasis on student advocacy\, the explicit teaching of social and emotional skills\, and identity affirmation. His advocacy and desire to make a larger impact led him to school systems leadership. In his most recent role as Chief Schools Officer at Democracy Prep Public Schools\, he oversaw school leadership in 18 schools across three states. At Social Cipher\, Duncan engages with district administrators to bring Social Cipher’s SEL curriculum and online game\, Ava\, to neurodivergent youth throughout the country. \n \nLucas Harrington\, Psy.D.\, is an accomplished clinical psychologist\, published author\, and autism specialist. His academic background along with his personal experience as an autistic person with ADHD allows him to support autistic youth and their families from a place of deep understanding. His clinical areas of expertise include disruptive behavior\, emotional regulation\, and school avoidance. Dr. Harrington leverages his expertise to enhance Social Cipher’s SEL curriculum and ensure their resources are engaging\, effective\, and neurodiversity affirming. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nVanessa Castañeda Gill is the Co-founder and CEO of Social Cipher\, an EdTech company that makes social and emotional learning curricula and video games for neurodiverse youth and the professionals who work with them. Inspired by her own journey as an autistic/ADHD individual and her time as a neuroscience researcher\, Vanessa decided that social skills were a cipher worth solving and assembled a neurodiverse team of researchers\, game developers\, educators\, and artists to form Social Cipher. Vanessa and her team have earned recognition as Forbes 30 Under 30s\, MIT Solvers\, and\, most recently\, LEGO Foundation Partners. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Supporting Students with Special Needs community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nSocial Cipher helps middle and high schools improve sense of belonging\, self-regulation skills\, and inclusion for neurodivergent students—especially those who are autistic or have ADHD. We do this through story-driven video games\, inclusive social-emotional learning curricula\, and software that gives educators insights into students’ social challenges and strengths. Built by a majority neurodivergent team\, our games allow students to interact with neurodiverse characters that truly represent them\, giving them the agency to practice social interactions in a safe\, engaging\, and accessible way. Our curriculum consists of engaging lesson plans and activities based on CASEL and Universal Design for Learning principles and helps educators seamlessly generalize learnings from gameplay into students’ lives. Social Cipher is trusted by 200 schools and therapy centers in eight countries\, and has earned recognition from MIT Solve\, Games for Change\, and\, most recently\, The LEGO Foundation Play for All Long Term Partners.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/specialed20250910/
CATEGORIES:Autism,Behavior Challenges and Support,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Teaching Hispanic Heritage Through Music\, Movement\, and Culture with TeachRock
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Stephanie Arnell\, Teacher\, Caroline G. Atkinson School (NY); and Gina Machado\, Former New York City Public School Teacher\, Current Director of Programs and Partnerships\, TeachRock \nSponsored by TeachRock \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nSouth America is home to a rich and diverse musical landscape\, with each country offering unique rhythms\, instruments\, and dance forms that reflect its Hispanic heritage. From the rhythmic cumbia of Colombia to the communal ciranda of Brazil\, the region’s music and dance are deeply intertwined with history\, community\, and celebration. \nJoin TeachRock and award-winning music educator Stephanie Arnell for this edWebinar to explore effective methods for introducing students to the vibrant music\, dance\, and culture of South America by teaching them to sing\, dance\, and perform the traditional rhythms of selected musical styles from Colombia\, Venezuela\, and Brazil. \nThis session prepares teachers to bring the rich cultural heritage of South America into the classroom\, helping students connect with diverse musical traditions and fostering an appreciation for movement\, music\, and community during Hispanic Heritage Month and all year long. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nView all of the recent TeachRock edWebinars. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nStephanie Arnell has been inspiring young musicians at Atkinson School in the Freeport School District since 2002\, where she teaches classroom music and chorus for grades PreK-5. A graduate of SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music\, she holds a BA in music and special education\, a master’s in music therapy from the University of Kansas\, and a TESOL certificate from St. John’s University. Her award-winning choral ensembles have earned superior ratings at festivals and a collaboration with composer Jim Papoulis for their annual Peace Concert. \nA passionate clinician\, Stephanie has presented workshops at NYSSMA\, TeachRock\, and local conferences\, sharing her expertise in integrating arts into classrooms. She has authored lessons for TeachRock\, earning the 2020 Star Teacher Award and Teacher of the Month recognition by the Long Island Nets. As a TeachRock Ambassador\, Stephanie trains educators to enhance student engagement through music and arts integration\, fostering joy\, growth\, and creativity in learning environments. \n \nGina Machado is the Director of Programs and Partnerships at TeachRock. Beginning her career as a classroom teacher in The Bronx\, New York\, she now designs arts-integrated education materials for TeachRock and leads professional development sessions across the United States\, working alongside teachers to implement the TeachRock curriculum. An educator at heart\, Gina’s true passion lies in creating new and innovative ways to reach students of all levels\, always aiming to foster the student-teacher relationship. \nJoin the Inspire Learning & Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nLaunched by Stevie Van Zandt and the Founders Board of Bono\, Jackson Browne\, Martin Scorsese\, and Bruce Springsteen\, TeachRock.org provides free\, standards-aligned resources that use music to help K-12 students succeed in science\, math\, social studies\, language arts\, and more.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learning20250910/
CATEGORIES:ALAS,Culturally Responsive Teaching,Multicultural Learning,Music,TeachRock
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SUMMARY:Teaching America’s 250th in Any K-12 Subject: Going Beyond History Class
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Natacha Scott\, Former Teacher\, Current Director of Educator Engagement\, iCivics; and Rachel Davison Humphries\, Former Teacher\, Current Senior Director\, Civic Learning Initiatives\, Bill of Rights Institute \nSponsored by Civic Star Challenge from iCivics and the Bill of Rights Institute \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIs the Declaration of Independence only for history class? Think again. \nWith the nation’s 250th anniversary arriving on July 4\, 2026\, we have a once-in-a-teaching-generation opportunity to engage students with the core ideas of the Declaration of Independence. But this moment isn’t just for social studies teachers. \nJoin us for a dynamic\, interactive edWebinar where we explore how the enduring themes of the Declaration of Independence can be woven into every subject area—from math and science to ELA and the arts. Viewers: \n\nAnalyze the Declaration of Independence through a fresh\, interdisciplinary lens\nDiscover practical\, standards-aligned strategies to connect the Declaration’s themes to your curriculum and pacing guide\nDevelop and share strategies with fellow educators for fostering rich civic dialogue in any classroom\n\nLeave with the confidence and resources to make America’s 250th a relevant\, powerful\, and unforgettable learning experience for all your students. This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nNatacha Scott is the Director of Educator Engagement for iCivics. As the Director of Educator Engagement\, Natacha focuses on growing the engagement of educators in person and virtually through professional development sessions\, curricula\, and other experiences. This focus provides the opportunity to learn from and with educators in order to continue to evolve the work of iCivics. Prior to joining iCivics\, Natacha was an educator at Boston Public Schools for 14 years\, serving a variety of roles from elementary classroom teacher to the district K-12 Director for History and Social Studies. She is passionate about place-based learning and engaging educators in meaningful learning experiences that can immediately translate into the classroom. \n\n \nRachel Davison Humphries is the Senior Director of Civic Learning Initiatives at the Bill of Rights Institute. In her role\, she oversees a dynamic team that spearheads national and student initiatives\, pioneers new programs and products\, and nurtures meaningful connections with BRI’s extensive network of 80\,000 teachers. Prior to her role at BRI\, Rachel devoted nearly a decade to educating\, mentoring\, and training students in diverse academic settings\, spanning middle school\, high school\, and university environments. She remains an active consultant on a range of educational projects. Rachel holds a B.A. in liberal arts from the Great Books program at St. John’s College in Annapolis\, Maryland\, a teaching certificate in Adolescent Education from the Association Montessori Internationale\, and an M.A. in learning\, design\, and technology from Georgetown University. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the K-12 Social Studies and Civics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nCelebrate 250 years of American history! The Civic Star Challenge\, from iCivics and the Bill of Rights Institute\, empowers teachers to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Engage students with fresh resources\, seamlessly integrate key themes of the Declaration into your curriculum\, and win from over 400 cash prizes during the 2025-2026 school year.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/socialstudies20250909/
CATEGORIES:Social Studies and Civics
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SUMMARY:Driving K-12 Innovation: Current Hurdles and Accelerators (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Karen Cheser\, Superintendent\, Durango School District (CO); Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar\, Superintendent\, Desert Sands Unified School District (CA); Glenn Robbins\, Superintendent\, Brigantine Public School District (NJ); and Laura Geringer\, Project Director\, CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation initiative and EdTech Innovation Committee\, and Founder\, PumpkinBerry Consulting\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) \nThis edLeader Panel series is presented by CoSN and AASA.\nSponsored by ClassLink \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. This program may qualify for CoSN CETL® Recertification. \nCoSN’s 2025 Driving K-12 Innovation report is the collaborative result of an international advisory board of over 130 education and technology experts. Together\, they produced the report that identifies the most important Hurdles (challenges)\, Accelerators (mega-trends)\, and Tech Enablers (tools) that currently impact K-12 technology innovation. \nIn this two-part edLeader Panel series\, three leading superintendents who served on the Driving K-12 Innovation Advisory Board share the process behind the development of the 2025 report and how they each address the Hurdles\, Accelerators\, and Tech Enablers within their own school systems. \nIn part one of the series\, the superintendent panel is joined by the Project Director for CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation initiative and EdTech Innovation Committee. Together\, they take a deep dive into the current Hurdles and Accelerators identified in the report. Part two focuses on Technology Enablers. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of high value to K-12 educators in both leadership and classroom roles. The broader school community also benefits as the panel explores the trends\, challenges\, and technologies defining the future of learning. \nView Part 2: Driving K-12 Innovation: Tech Enablers \nView all of the recent EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKaren Cheser\, Ed.D.\, the 2025 CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendent of the Year\, is the proud Superintendent of the Durango\, Colorado\, School District and was previously a superintendent in Kentucky. Dr. Cheser has been instrumental in bringing innovation\, student agency\, and a focus on future workforce to Southwest Colorado and Northern Kentucky. She served as national Vice-Chair of EdLeader21 and is a member of the CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendent Advisory Panel and SEEC (Superintendents’ Environmental Education Collaborative). She is Board Chair of the Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative and President of the Durango Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Cheser has been honored with additional awards such as the Toyota Business Collaboration Award\, KY Administrator of the Year\, and AASA Female Administrator of the Year runner-up. Dr. Cheser is mom to two college-age sons and wife to an entrepreneur/woodworker\, loves to travel\, and coaches robotics in her spare time. \n \nKelly May-Vollmar\, Ed.D.\, is the proud Superintendent for Desert Sands Unified School District\, serving approximately 27\,000 students. Throughout her over 20 years in education\, she has served in numerous capacities. Dr. May-Vollmar has served on the CoSN Digital Equity Educator Advisory Panel and is the Co-chair of the Chief Technology Officer Council and the CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendent’s Advisory Panel. She is currently a CoSN Board Member. In 2024\, Dr. May-Vollmar was honored to receive the DALI Women of Distinction Award. In 2019\, she was awarded the ACSA State Technology Administrator of the Year. She is passionate about bridging the divide that often exists between curriculum and technology departments as well as bridging the digital divide for all students. To this end\, she is thrilled to have led her district to launch their own LTE network and be awarded the CoSN Digital Equity Award in 2021. \n \nGlenn Robbins is the proud Superintendent of the Brigantine Public School District in New Jersey and has served as a public school superintendent since 2016. His prior roles include middle school principal\, high school assistant principal\, social studies teacher\, and varsity coach. Glenn is a two-time best-selling author of Calm in the Chaos and I Won’t Back Down\, and a nationally sought-after speaker. His leadership has earned him numerous awards\, including EdTech Digest International District Leadership Finalist\, National Exemplar of Education Award\, Top 100 Educational Influencers in the U.S.\, NJ Visionary Superintendent\, and NASSP Digital Principal of the Year. He is a member of the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools and was named NASS Technology (AI) Superintendent of the Year. Glenn has been invited to the White House and U.S. Department of Education under three administrations. He holds a National Superintendent Certification and serves as an AASA mentor and board member. \n \nLaura Geringer is Project Director for CoSN’s Driving K-12 Innovation initiative and EdTech Innovation Committee. As Founder of PumpkinBerry Consulting\, she helps education leaders make ideas visible and collaboration engaging. Laura combines visual thinking\, experiential learning\, and community engagement to create unique experiences that changemakers want to be part of. She’s known for her combination of ingenuity and organization\, designing highly creative solutions and the processes to make them reality. With a master’s in international higher education from Loyola University and a B.A. in film production from Northwestern University\, Laura has dedicated 15+ years to combining experience design and visual media in education. At PumpkinBerry Consulting\, she partners with learning-centric organizations to engage communities\, facilitate innovation\, and produce strategic resources that move the needle. At the heart of her work is the belief that we can create better\, more human futures through collaboration\, learning\, and value-centric leadership. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, created in partnership with AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD\, near Houston\, Texas\, until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years\, Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 educators serving 50\,000 students. She was Co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee\, which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. Today\, Ann works as a public speaker\, writer\, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board and is a founding member of ERDI’s Ed Leadership Council. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \n\n CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n\n \nClassLink is a global education provider of identity and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards\, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on\, streamline class rostering\, automate account provisioning\, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 19 million students and staff in over 2\,500 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20250908/
CATEGORIES:ALAS,EmpowerED Superintendent Series,Future Ready Learning,Leadership/Administration,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Innovative Co-Teaching: Strategies and Tools for the Modern Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Matthew Rhoads\, Educator and Author; and Dr. Belinda Dunnick Karge\, Professor and Author \nSponsored by Solution Tree \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn this edWebinar\, we dive deep into the 11 research-backed co-teaching configurations featured in Co-Teaching Evolved—from One Teach\, One Support to Team Teaching and everything in between. \nWe show several co-teaching strategies you can use tomorrow with nothing more than chart paper and markers. For a couple of the co-teaching strategies\, we showcase them with tech integrations leveraging edtech and AI tools (e.g.\, generative lesson planners\, interactive whiteboards\, and adaptive practice platforms). \nThrough cross-grade vignettes in math\, ELA\, science\, and social studies\, you see how the co-teaching strategies flex and can be adapted from kindergarten centers to high school AP Seminars. You leave with reproducibles of the 11 strategies\, an AI-ready lesson-planning template\, and a scaffolded implementation roadmap you can scale across your classroom\, grade team\, or entire school. \nViewers: \n\nIdentify and Match: Accurately name the 11 co-teaching strategies and match each to at least one application without tech integrations and one with tech integrations that boost student engagement and achievement\nAdapt and Apply: Select and adapt the 11 strategies to fit diverse content areas\, grade levels\, and learner needs\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and instructional coaches. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMatthew Rhoads\, Ed.D.\, is an expert and innovator in educational technology and instructional strategy integration within online\, blended\, and traditional in-person classroom settings. With a background in special education\, Dr. Rhoads co-taught high school English\, mathematics\, and social sciences for many years. He continues to co-teach regularly while coaching teachers and presenting professional development. As a practicing technology and instructional leader\, trainer\, integrationist\, and coach in adult education\, K–12\, and higher education\, he develops instructional integrations of edtech tools with research-based strategies to drive instruction. \n \nBelinda Dunnick Karge\, Ph.D.\, is a Professor in the doctoral studies program at Concordia University Irvine and a Professor Emeritus at California State University\, Fullerton. She taught both general education and special education and served in administrative roles in elementary and high school prior to teaching in higher education. Dr. Karge’s professional record demonstrates a consistent pattern of research publications\, including four textbooks\, five curriculum texts\, four book chapters\, and several educational tools. Additionally\, she has penned over 135 articles for a variety of publications and has made numerous presentations to international\, state\, and local groups of school district employees. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Inspire Learning & Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nSince 1998\, Solution Tree has worked to empower educators. We share your vision to transform education to ensure learning for all\, and we can help you make this vision a reality. No other professional learning company provides our unique blend of research-based\, results-driven services that improve learning outcomes for students.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learning20250908/
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management and Practices,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:Building a Culture of Safety: Practical Emergency Preparedness for Early Childhood Programs
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Andy Roszak\, JD\, MPA\, Founder and CEO\, Institute for Childhood Preparedness\nModerated by Laura Wilhelm\, Ed.D.\, VP of Professional Learning Services\, Kaplan Early Learning Company \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nNational Preparedness Month is the perfect time to elevate safety conversations in early learning. Join early childhood emergency preparedness expert Andy Roszak for a fast-paced\, reality-tested look at building a culture of safety in childcare and preschool settings. Drawing on decades of fieldwork\, Andy translates emergency-response science into child-friendly\, trauma-informed practices that fit busy classrooms. \nThis edWebinar equips early childhood leaders and teachers with practical\, confidence-building strategies to make everyday readiness part of their routine. After viewing\, you will know how to confidently: \n\nIdentify the most likely threats for early learning environments and prioritize realistic action steps\nStrengthen internal and external communication so alerts reach staff\, families\, and first responders quickly\nApply layered physical and procedural protections—doors\, classrooms\, and playgrounds—to slow threats and buy critical time\nFoster calm\, empowered staff who can guide children through brief\, developmentally appropriate drills without fear\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-3 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAndy Roszak\, JD\, MPA\, EMT-Paramedic\, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Childhood Preparedness\, where he leads national efforts to strengthen emergency planning\, disaster recovery\, and resilience across early childhood and community-based settings. With more than 20 years of experience in public health\, emergency management\, and health policy\, Andy has worked at the local\, state\, federal\, and nonprofit levels—supporting initiatives that help communities prepare for and respond to crises. Andy is a frequent contributor and subject matter expert for Sesame Street in Communities\, where he supports efforts around preparedness\, disaster response\, and resilience for families and caregivers. \nA former firefighter\, paramedic\, and hazardous materials technician\, he has also served as a Health Policy Fellow in the U.S. Senate\, a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\, and as a Senior Preparedness Advisor supporting Super Bowl 46 and the Indianapolis 500. Andy is an award-winning author of the Preparing for the Unexpected book series\, and his work has been recognized by organizations including the Red Cross\, the City of El Paso\, and Sesame Street\, where he was named a Sesame Street Hero. His focus is on practical\, real-world strategies to help individuals\, organizations\, and communities be better prepared for whatever challenges may come. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAs the Vice President for Professional Learning at Kaplan\, Laura Wilhelm\, Ed.D.\, draws on decades of experience teaching young children and early childhood professionals\, starting with toddlers in the 1980s\, followed by PreK-third grade in urban and suburban schools\, and as a university lab school director. Since earning her doctorate in ECE curriculum and instruction in 1999\, she has served as a program director\, full professor\, national validator for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)\, and a site visitor for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Programs (CAEP). She enjoys planning professional development\, speaking at conferences\, leading study tours\, visiting early education programs around the world\, and returning home to her family. She is the author of The Neglected Child: How to Recognize\, Respond\, and Prevent (2013); Treasure Baskets: Heuristic Learning for Infants and Toddlers (2017); Enticing Environments for People Under Three (2021); and Living Loose Parts: Creatures of Curiosity (2024)\, all from Gryphon House. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Classroom Management for Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFor more than 50 years\, Kaplan Early Learning Company has been a champion for play. From our research-based curricula to enriching classroom environments and innovative technology solutions\, Kaplan’s products and services inspire a lifelong love of learning in children and educators. We are architects of learning good and defenders of the imagination. We live for inseparable bonds and open minds. We encourage the eager and inspire the inspirers. We transform lives through play.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/classroommanagement20250904/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs,School Safety
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SUMMARY:Investing in Student Wellness: Attendance Gains\, Behavior Breakthroughs\, and the Telehealth ROI
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Victor Martin\, Executive Director of Student Services\, Alexandria City Public Schools (VA); Laura Smith\, Principal\, ILO Group; and Michelle Weinraub\, Chief Health Officer\, Cherry Creek Schools (CO)\nModerated by Dr. Jayme Banks\, VP of Strategic Partnerships\, Hazel Health \nSponsored by Hazel Health \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nIn schools facing rising mental health needs\, telehealth expands the continuum of supports—increasing access to foster earlier intervention—without overburdening staff. Hazel Health’s national panel features district leaders who implement telehealth as an evidence-based strategy to meet the needs of every student while driving improvement in key domains of student success\, like attendance and behavior. \nJoin this edLeader Panel to discover how integrating mental health care keeps students in class and engaged and learn how effective funding strategies sustain programs in budgets. Viewers: \n\nExplore how telehealth integrates with MTSS and existing systems\nLearn more about the impact on attendance and behavior\nHear firsthand experience with implementation and funding strategies\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 district leaders and education technology leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Victor Martin serves as the Executive Director of Student Services for Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS). He previously led the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center in Alexandria and was the first ACPS Director of Equity\, as well as Director of Alternative Programs and Equity and Principal of Chance for Change Academy. He also works with Georgetown University’s Center for Juvenile Justice and Reform. \nDr. Martin brings diverse experience to his role\, including international teaching as a lead instructor for an English acquisition program in China and collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education at Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. He began his teaching career in San Diego\, California\, and later taught in Prince William County\, Virginia. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Oswego State University\, a master’s in education leadership from George Mason University\, and a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Pennsylvania. \n \nLaura Smith has extensive experience supporting state and district leaders in accomplishing their goals through strategic management and implementation support. Prior to joining ILO Group\, Laura was a Senior Associate Consultant at District Management Group\, where she supported 30+ school districts across the country on a variety of topics including aligning school schedules with district priorities to maximize impact\, implementing student well-being systems to expand support for students\, and conducting academic return on investment analyses to drive district-leader decision making. Laura started her career as a high school math teacher and freshmen grade-level chair in Dayton Public Schools. \n \nMichelle Weinraub is a social worker and registered nurse with a deep commitment to public health\, with a special focus on the needs of children\, youth\, and their families. She holds both her Bachelor and Master of Science in nursing\, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in religious studies and an associate in nursing. She has worked throughout her career to serve individuals across the lifespan\, from preschool through older adults\, and now works with school-aged children as the Chief Health Officer for Cherry Creek Schools. She has served on several boards and committees related to healthcare access\, equity\, and workforce development. “I believe in my oath as a nurse\, and I have high expectations of myself as it relates to being ethical in both my personal and professional worlds\, because I ask that of those who work with me\,” she says. \n\n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Jayme Banks is a transformational leader in education\, mental health\, and system integration. She most recently served as Chief of Student Support Services for The School District of Philadelphia\, overseeing Prevention & Intervention\, School Climate & Culture\, Student Rights & Responsibilities\, Student Health Services\, Enrollment & Placement\, and Family & Community Engagement. In this role\, she advanced initiatives that improved student attendance\, strengthened student belonging\, and expanded access to behavioral health and wellness supports. \nPreviously\, Dr. Banks was Deputy Chief of Prevention\, Intervention & Trauma and Director of Trauma-Informed School Practices\, where she pioneered districtwide healing-centered and trauma-informed frameworks. Her leadership expanded staff training\, launched universal mental health screening\, enhanced Tier II interventions\, and built community partnerships to deliver vital supports in schools. She also co-created the Philly HopeLine during COVID to ensure care for students and families in crisis. Dr. Banks holds a Psy.D. and an MBA from Widener University and an M.A. in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Mental Health and Wellness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nHazel Health is the nation’s largest and most trusted provider of school-based telehealth. By partnering with districts and health plans across the country\, Hazel transforms schools into the most accessible front door to pediatric healthcare. Today\, Hazel’s licensed providers deliver teletherapy and virtual care (in school or at home) to over five million K-12 students\, regardless of their ability to pay. Hazel aims to remove all barriers to the mental and physical health care that children need to thrive: in school\, at home\, and in life. www.Hazel.co.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mentalhealth20250903/
CATEGORIES:Absenteeism and Attendance,Behavior Challenges and Support,Counseling,Mental Health and Wellness,MTSS
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SUMMARY:Immersive Learning in Action: Transforming Classrooms with Engagement and Purpose
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Alejandro Lozano\, Former Educator\, Current Senior Manager – Responsible Business\, Corporate Social Responsibility\, Verizon; and Phil Birchinall\, FRSA\, Former Educator\, Current Senior Director\, Immersive Content\, Discovery Education \nSponsored by Verizon and Discovery Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin us for an engaging edWebinar designed to bring immersive learning to life in your classroom. In this interactive session\, we explore the principles of immersion and how they can be used to spark curiosity\, deepen understanding\, and drive student engagement across grade levels and content areas. \nEducators: \n\nDiscover how immersive learning tools can transform teaching and learning\nExplore strategies to create safe\, purposeful\, and impactful immersive experiences\nLearn techniques to amplify student engagement and achievement using real-world applications\n\nThis edWebinar features the Discovery Education Immersive Learning platform and highlight innovative resources from Verizon Innovative Learning HQ\, both free to use. Perfect for educators in grades 3–12 who are ready to enhance their teaching practice with cutting-edge\, student-centered approaches. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAlejandro Lozano\, Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility\, has worked in education for the past 12 years and is passionate about working towards bridging the digital divide. At Verizon\, he is part of the Responsible Business team and is charged with leading STEM Content Partnerships for Verizon Innovative Learning that provide participating schools with critical resources and support. Prior to joining Verizon\, Alejandro was a Senior Program Manager at Arizona State University. He received bachelor’s degrees in both supply chain management and business economics from California State University\, Long Beach. Alejandro also holds an MBA from Arizona State University. \n \nPhil Birchinall leads the award-winning Immersive Content team at Discovery Education\, developing ground-breaking apps and content used in classrooms around the world. Phil has been an educator\, edtech entrepreneur\, and innovation leader for over 30 years\, creating and delivering high-impact content into the classroom. Prior to joining Discovery Education\, among other roles\, he was the principal development officer for Europe-wide projects and initiatives\, leading on education innovation across several European countries. Phil was joint founder and Managing Director of Inspyro LTD\, the award-winning immersive content creator\, prior to its acquisition by Discovery Education in 2019. In 2022\, he was named as one of the pioneers of immersive learning. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Inspire Learning & Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nDiscovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources\, engaging content\, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Through its award-winning digital textbooks\, multimedia resources\, and the largest professional learning network of its kind\, Discovery Education is transforming teaching and learning and improving academic achievement around the globe.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learning20250902/
CATEGORIES:Augmented and Virtual Reality,Game-Based Learning,STEM/STEAM,Student Engagement and Motivation,Travel and Virtual Experiences
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SUMMARY:Nourishing a Strong School Culture with Sustainable Family Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kate Pechacek\, Former Teacher\, Current K12 Strategic Advisor\, TalkingPoints\nModerated by Heather Dooley\, Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Communications\, TalkingPoints \nSponsored by TalkingPoints \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe first weeks of school don’t just launch the year—they set the table for everything that follows. For district and site leaders\, this is a prime window to establish the relationships that nourish a culture of trust\, partnership\, and progress. Whether it’s recognized or not\, families have always been a key ingredient in strong school culture—and the best time to start building those partnerships is now. \nIn this hands-on edWebinar\, you get practical tools to help you serve up sustainable family engagement systems from the very start of the year—both in and around the classroom. \nIn the classroom: \n\nEstablish daily teacher-family communication rhythms\nBuild trust and connection\nPartner with families to support learning\n\nAround the classroom: \n\nDesign systems with families that reinforce classroom success\nCo-create a culture of stability and well-being\nAlign engagement strategies to student outcome goals\n\nWhether you’re still plating your back-to-school plans or already mid-bite\, this session helps you build a solid cultural foundation that will feed student success all year long. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nView part two: 5 Midyear Moves for Family Engagement: What to Keep\, Shift\, or Strengthen\nView part three: Spring Family Engagement That Sets Up Success: Finish Strong\, Launch Stronger \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKate Pechacek currently serves as K12 Strategic Advisor to systems-improving edtech organizations and school districts\, including TalkingPoints\, and is the founder and CEO of OpendoorsEd. Prior to founding OpendoorsEd\, Kate served as Head of Impact at TalkingPoints\, one of several roles she has held in education technology over the last nine years. She began her nearly 30-year career in education as a secondary math teacher. In addition to 15 years as a teacher\, Kate has served in districts nationwide\, holding multiple site and district leadership roles in curriculum\, instruction\, assessment\, and MTSS. She is passionate about ensuring equity\, disrupting predictability\, and narrowing opportunity gaps. \n\n \nAbout the Moderator \nHeather Dooley is the Senior Director of Brand Marketing and Communications at TalkingPoints. She is driven by a deep belief in the power of education to help students realize their full potential and contribute to thriving\, healthy communities. As a public school parent in a diverse district\, Heather has seen firsthand the critical role that access\, inclusion\, and strong school-family partnerships play in student success. Her experience fuels her commitment to fostering meaningful connections between families and schools. Heather brings a strong background in digital marketing\, with nearly a decade dedicated to the nonprofit education sector. Her work has focused on advancing effective school practices and empowering families with the information they need to support learning at home and in their communities. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Community & Family Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nTalkingPoints is an edtech nonprofit dedicated to driving student success by unlocking the power of effective family-school partnerships. TalkingPoints’ communications and family engagement platform provides capacity-building guidance\, time-saving tools\, and universally accessible\, two-way\, text-first communication in more than 150 languages. This unique approach removes barriers like language\, time\, mindset\, and capacity\, fostering positive and purposeful family engagement. Unlike traditional communication tools\, TalkingPoints is purpose-built to improve student outcomes by guiding partnership efforts toward the practices that matter most for student success. The platform empowers educators at every level—from district leaders to classroom teachers—to engage every family\, in their home language\, through barrier-free\, multilingual communication. \n\n \n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/engagement20250828/
CATEGORIES:Family and Community Engagement,School Culture/Climate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T170000
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SUMMARY:Boost Engagement\, Belonging\, and Regulation with Music and Movement
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Alexia Pendleton\, Kindergarten Teacher\, New York Avenue School\, Atlantic City Public Schools (NJ) \nSponsored by ESGI\, a Riverside Insights Solution \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nStart your school year with purpose\, energy\, and confidence! In this engaging edWebinar\, educator and movement enthusiast Alexia Pendleton shares research-informed and joy-infused strategies for launching a successful school year with music and movement—without burning out by October. \nThrough real-life examples\, viewers explore ways to build strong academic and emotional connections with students from day one\, including: \n\nImplementing simple\, sustainable classroom routines that reduce stress later\nCollecting meaningful baseline data in developmentally appropriate ways\nIntegrating movement and music to support engagement\, regulation\, and belonging\nTracking growth to streamline differentiation and save time\n\nYou walk away with tangible strategies\, a renewed sense of purpose\, and a playlist of go-to classroom moves that make teaching (and learning) more joyful. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-5 educators. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAlexia Pendleton\, also known as The Dancer Teacher\, is a dynamic educator\, award-winning choreographer\, and national speaker who infuses joy\, movement\, and community into everything she does. With a foundation in hip-hop pedagogy and trauma-informed practices\, Alexia empowers educators to build culturally responsive classrooms where students feel safe\, seen\, and celebrated. She is a host of Rules to Engagement\, a talk show for educators\, and a featured presenter at conferences like Elevate Your Classroom\, NJEA\, Born to Teach\, and KnowlejCon. Whether she’s leading kindergartners or coaching teachers\, Alexia leads with rhythm\, love\, and purpose. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Music in Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nESGI is a comprehensive solution designed to support early elementary educators in assessing and monitoring foundational skill development. With an intuitive interface\, ESGI provides real-time data\, empowering teachers\, specialists\, and administrators to track student performance\, intervene early\, and tailor instruction to individual needs. ESGI seamlessly integrates with the MTSS framework\, offering targeted progress monitoring and common formative assessments aligned with curriculum standards. By simplifying intervention strategies\, ESGI helps improve outcomes for students from Pre-K through 2nd grade and beyond\, supporting both general and specialized instructional goals.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/music20250827/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Music for Early Learning,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:High-Quality Instructional Materials Implementation: Cultivating Buy-In\, Confidence\, and Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Steve Sebelski\, Former Educator\, Current Vice President of Program Design\, UnboundEd; and Edwina Woods\, Former Educator\, Current Curriculum Services Director\, UnboundEd\nModerated by Clay Willis\, Vice President of Marketing and Communications\, UnboundEd \nSponsored by UnboundEd \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nImplementing high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) isn’t simply a policy shift or a checklist; it’s a systemwide shift in behavior\, expectations\, and daily practice grounded in a clear and explicit vision. As an instructional leader\, you play a pivotal role in translating that vision into meaningful change. HQIM success requires navigating both the human and the practical side of change management. \nHow can leaders shift mindsets\, create buy-in\, and lead HQIM implementation as a sustained change management process rather than a one-time rollout? In this edWebinar\, we equip you to: \n\nBuild a deeper understanding of HQIM implementation as a long-term change-management process that goes beyond adoption and rollout to drive sustainable instructional improvement\nRespond effectively to common challenges\, investing in your team and building their confidence in a new initiative\nLeverage concrete strategies for developing productive mindsets\, confidence\, and collaboration through leadership routines\, PLCs\, and high-quality professional learning\n\nJoin us for an engaging\, interactive edWebinar designed to support a transformational approach to HQIM implementation that is meaningful and impactful. Don’t miss this chance to walk away with tools you can use immediately to strengthen your instructional leadership toolbox and improve outcomes for both teachers and students. \nWhat do you get out of this edWebinar? \n\nDistrict Leaders: As a district leader\, you play a pivotal role in driving real and lasting change for student achievement. This edWebinar is designed for you because implementing curricula isn’t just about adopting new materials: it’s about shifting mindsets\, expectations\, and habits. Discover what strategies you need to build trust\, overcome challenges\, and lead change.\nCurriculum and Instruction Specialists: Whether you are a curriculum specialist or instructional specialist\, this edWebinar helps you shift from managing materials to leading meaningful change. You explore mindset barriers\, build stronger team investment\, and walk away with concrete strategies to align planning\, professional development\, and coaching for lasting impact on student academic achievement.\nBuilding Leaders (Principals\, Assistant Principals): You drive effective instruction daily. This edWebinar equips you to shift mindsets\, build buy-in\, and lead your campus team through meaningful\, lasting instructional change beyond surface-level compliance.\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 district leaders\, curriculum and instruction specialists\, and building leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSteve Sebelski heads UnboundEd’s Curriculum Services team. He has 20 years of experience in education\, with particular expertise in organizational change\, mathematics instruction\, and teacher coaching. At UnboundEd\, he has created innovative programs for teachers and leaders and contributed to the development of technology solutions for educators. Prior to his time at UnboundEd\, Steve was an instructional leader and teacher at middle schools in New York\, NY\, and Camden\, NJ. \n \nEdwina Woods is a visionary leader and strong motivator who inspires educators\, school districts\, and students to thrive. As Curriculum Services Director\, Edwina brings more than 25 years of education service and leadership. Before joining UnboundEd\, Edwina was a secondary English language arts teacher\, lead teacher\, mentor teacher\, district instructional coach for ELAR\, assistant principal\, and campus principal. After leaving the principalship\, she joined the Region 10 Education Service Center in Richardson\, Texas\, where she served as a Program Coordinator in Administrative Services. Edwina graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Natchitoches with two bachelor’s degrees—one in social work and the other in psychology. She earned her master’s in education administration from Dallas Baptist University and is currently in her third year of doctoral school at Texas A&M University-Commerce. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nClay Willis is a mission- and results-driven marketing and communications leader committed to making education work for every single learner. As UnboundEd’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications\, Clay advances the organization’s reach and impact by forging meaningful connections with visionary educators. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership Practices for Innovative Leaders community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nUnboundEd empowers educators to meet the needs of every single student through grade-level\, engaging\, affirming\, and meaningful—GLEAM®—instruction. We work side-by-side with teachers\, coaches\, principals\, and district leaders to ensure the success of your instructional vision for exceptional education and improved outcomes. By cultivating the mindsets\, knowledge\, and skills at the heart of truly transformative teaching and learning\, we can break the predictability of historic achievement patterns so all kids thrive.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20250827/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Math Fluency: 4 Must-Haves to Support Every Student
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jennifer Bay-Williams\, Professor of Math Education\, University of Louisville \nSponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nSpoiler alert: Memorization\, flash cards\, and timed tests are not on this list! So\, what are the must-haves for building students’ math fluency? True mathematics fluency emerges not through rote memorization\, but through a focus on number sense and reasoning. \nIn this edWebinar\, join Dr. Jennifer Bay-Williams\, Professor of Math Education at the University of Louisville in Kentucky and prolific educational author\, for an interactive\, research-informed journey through four must-haves to ensure every student develops procedural fluency with basic facts and beyond. \nViewers: \n\nDeepen their understanding of what fluency looks like in mathematics\nExplore the critical connection between understanding and skill\nExperience explicit strategy instruction as it applies to basic facts and whole number operations\nEnjoy games and routines that support math fluency\n\nWith these must-haves\, educators can ensure every student can build the essential math skills they need to succeed in school and beyond! To help educators implement these must-haves in their own classrooms\, all viewers receive ready-to-use “take-and-teach” math activities. \nAll educators with an interest in improving students’ competence and confidence in mathematics—especially K-8 classroom teachers\, curriculum directors\, and instructional leaders—are encouraged to view this edWebinar. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Jennifer Bay-Williams is an international leader in mathematics education and a prolific author. With over 35 years of K-12 teaching experience\, she has served on the boards of directors for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and TODOS: Equity for All\, as well as served as the President of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE). Her books include the best-selling Math Fact Fluency and the Figuring Out Fluency series; she is also a co-author on the iconic Elementary and Middle School: Teaching Developmentally. Dr. Bay-Williams currently works at the University of Louisville in Kentucky where she coordinates an Elementary Math Specialist online program and works with pre-service and in-service teachers. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nAt Savvas\, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas\, new ways of thinking\, and new ways of interacting\, we design engaging\, personalized\, next-generation K-12 learning solutions that give all students the opportunity to succeed. Our award-winning\, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline\, from evidence-based\, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college- and career-readiness solutions—all designed to meet the needs of every learner.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20250826/
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
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SUMMARY:Supporting Students’ Academic Language Development with the Science of Reading
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Susan Lambert\, EdD\, Host of Science of Reading: The Podcast\, and Chief Academic Officer of Literacy at Amplify \nSponsored by Amplify \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAcademic language is essential for student success—not only in literacy but across all content areas. However\, it often poses significant challenges for many students. This edWebinar examines academic language as more than vocabulary; it encompasses the development of language skills needed to engage with complex texts\, express understanding\, and participate in academic discourse. \nBy the end of this session\, viewers understand the dimensions of academic language and explore research-based strategies for supporting its development through curricula and instruction across content areas. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-5 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nSusan Lambert\, EdD\, is Chief Academic Officer of Literacy at Amplify and host of Science of Reading: The Podcast. Throughout her career\, she has focused on creating high-quality learning environments using evidence-based practices. As the host of Science of Reading: The Podcast\, Susan explores the increasing body of scientific research around how reading is best taught. A former classroom teacher\, administrator\, and curriculum developer\, she’s dedicated to turning theory into best practices that educators can put right to use in the classroom\, and to showcasing national models of reading instruction. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Science of Reading community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAmplify is the original Science of Reading company—we have been doing it for decades! We are pleased to offer a complete and tightly integrated literacy system built on 20+ years of research that ensures you can bring true Science of Reading practices to every point of your instructional journey\, and we now offer the only complete biliteracy suite.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/scienceofreading20250826/
CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:The Metacognitive Preschooler
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Richard K. Cohen\, Author and Chief Academic Officer for Secondary Education\, Edison Township Public Schools (NJ); Katie Upshaw\, Author and Preschool Special Education Teacher\, Metuchen School District (NJ); Michele A. Herold\, Author and Integrated Preschool Teacher\, Metuchen School District (NJ); and Kelsee G. Young\, Author and Special Education Preschool Teacher\, Moss School (NJ) \nSponsored by Solution Tree \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar walks preschool educators and early childhood leaders through one practical metacognitive strategy called “structured SELf-questioning” that enables all PreK-12 students to take control of their emotions\, thinking\, and learning. This session focuses on preschool applications throughout the preschool day and curricula. \nThe presenters provide an overview of the strategy’s brain\, research\, and evidence base while also providing a practical how-to session of the content from The Metacognitive Preschooler\, which won a Silver Medal for Best Indie Book in the Education category (2025 IPPY Awards). The learning outcomes of this edWebinar are centered around how the metacognitive strategy of structured SELf-questioning can be easily used to: \n\nCreate neural pathways and circuitry to promote executive functioning of all students\, no matter how neurodiverse\nEmbed SEL and executive functioning into any already existing daily routine/morning meeting/circle time to promote emotional intelligence and improve self-regulation\nDevelop all students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills across academic content areas as social and emotional contexts by merely sprinkling the strategy on top of any already existing preschool curricular program\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to early childhood teachers\, school leaders\, curriculum directors\, and instructional assistants. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRichard K. Cohen is Chief Academic Officer for Secondary Education at Edison Township Public Schools in New Jersey. He is a former Assistant Superintendent and Principal of Moss School (PreK and kindergarten) in the Metuchen School District in New Jersey. He serves as faculty for Rutgers University in New Brunswick\, New Jersey\, and he is a former Principal of Red Bank Primary School in New Jersey. Rick has served as a leader of social-emotional learning (SEL) at the district\, county\, state\, and national levels. His work infusing academic state standards and SEL skills together with evidence-based character education has won national and state of New Jersey Schools of Character Awards and a National Promising Practice Award from Character.org. \n \nKatie Upshaw is a preschool special education teacher in the Metuchen School District in New Jersey. She fulfills roles as a teacher leader within her current school\, acting as a representative for the teacher union\, chairing the school leadership team\, and actively participating in various district committees. Katie comes from a generational teaching family and has been involved in the classroom since her grandmother and mother were teachers. Her first formal role in special education was as a children’s program coordinator until she received her job in the Metuchen School District. Katie has provided training on social-emotional learning and metacognition at the district\, national\, and international levels through professional organizations. Her informal and formal experience as an educator has only fueled her focus on helping all students succeed! \n \nMichele A. Herold has been an integrated preschool teacher in the Metuchen School District in New Jersey since 2018. She is also an active member of the School Leadership Team. Throughout her teaching career\, Michele has provided training on social-emotional learning and metacognition at the district\, national\, and international levels through professional organizations. Overall\, Michele’s educational philosophy is to create an uplifting\, compassionate\, and nurturing classroom that encourages her students’ confidence\, kindness\, and love for learning! \n \nKelsee G. Young has been a special education preschool teacher at Moss School in Metuchen\, New Jersey\, since 2020. Her educational philosophy is to create a warm and nurturing environment for her students to play\, grow\, and thrive\, upholding compassion over compliance. Kelsee has presented about structured SELf-questioning at Rider University and is a Class Dojo mentor for her school. She is a member of the Metuchen School District’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council\, the Special Education District Leadership Team\, and the School Leadership Team. Kelsee was awarded the Moss School Teacher of the Year Award for the 2023–2024 school year. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Early Childhood Learning Solutions community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nSince 1998\, Solution Tree has worked to empower educators. We share your vision to transform education to ensure learning for all\, and we can help you make this vision a reality. No other professional learning company provides our unique blend of research-based\, results-driven services that improve learning outcomes for students.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20250825/
CATEGORIES:Behavior Challenges and Support,Brain and Learning,Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs,Social-Emotional Learning
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SUMMARY:Targeted Literacy Interventions for K-5: Strategies for Boosting Foundational Skills
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Chrisna Perry\, Educational Psychologist\, Founder and CEO\, Comprehensive Learning Services \nSponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nTargeted intervention in the elementary grades can resolve many early reading difficulties—and even prevent later reading difficulties. How can we ensure our interventions target the most critical components of literacy and set students up for future reading success? \nJoin Dr. Chrisna Perry\, an educational psychologist specializing in individual and group remediation for students with diverse learning needs\, for this edWebinar as she explores the key elements of effective literacy interventions for grades K-5. Dr. Perry shares: \n\nHow to identify which students may need foundational literacy intervention\nPractical strategies for addressing difficulties with phonological awareness\, phonics\, fluency\, vocabulary\, and comprehension skills in intervention settings\nTechniques for systematic\, explicit intervention in phonological awareness and phonics\nReady-to-use intervention activities for building and practicing key skills such as fluency\, vocabulary\, and comprehension\nInsights for using ongoing assessment to guide foundational skills interventions\n\nViewers are provided with ready-to-go activities that they can use in their own classrooms for small-group or individual differentiation or intervention. All educators with an interest in elementary literacy—especially K-5 classroom teachers\, reading coaches\, intervention specialists\, curriculum directors\, and instructional leaders—are encouraged to view this edWebinar. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Chrisna M. Perry is an educational psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with children who require academic\, social\, and emotional support. In 2006\, Dr. Perry founded Comprehensive Learning Services with the goal of bringing academic and social-emotional healing services to the South Side of Chicago. Today\, Dr. Perry and her team provide individual and group remediation to students with various learning disabilities\, including: dyslexia\, dyscalculia\, language processing disorders\, written expression disorder\, and executive functioning disorder. Dr. Perry received her master’s degree in learning disabilities from Northwestern University in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and her doctorate in educational psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nAt Savvas\, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas\, new ways of thinking\, and new ways of interacting\, we design engaging\, personalized\, next-generation K-12 learning solutions that give all students the opportunity to succeed. Our award-winning\, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline\, from evidence-based\, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college- and career-readiness solutions—all designed to meet the needs of every learner.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20250825/
CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Digital Literacy and Well-Being for K-8: New Lessons from Common Sense Media
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Eisha Buch\, Former Educator\, Current Head of Teaching and Learning\, Common Sense Media; and Erikk Henderson-Hood\, Education Content Manager\, Common Sense Media\nModerated by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr. Regional Manager\, Midwest\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWith AI tools in kids’ pockets\, deepfakes in their feeds\, and new platforms emerging monthly\, yesterday’s digital citizenship lessons aren’t enough to prepare them for tomorrow’s challenges. Join Eisha Buch\, former educator and current Head of Teaching and Learning at Common Sense Media\, as she unveils Common Sense Media’s NEW Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum—designed specifically for the realities that students face today. \nWhether you’re new to digital literacy education or have been using Common Sense’s previous curriculum\, this edWebinar shows you how to help students not just consume digital content safely\, but also think critically\, create responsibly\, and maintain their well-being in an increasingly complex online world. Viewers leave with: \n\nAn in-depth understanding of the updated curriculum and new lessons that cover everything from healthy habits to online harms\, the impact of AI\, combating misinformation\, managing digital overwhelm\, understanding algorithmic influence\, and building positive and nurturing relationships\, online and off\nSeamless transition strategies for educators already using Common Sense materials\nPractical classroom implementation tips that work with your existing schedule\n\nAs you prepare for the new school year\, we’ve got you covered with research-backed resources\, ready-to-use lessons\, and the support you need to tackle these essential topics from day one. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-8 teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nEisha Buch has over 15 years of experience in K-12 education. As Head of Teaching and Learning\, she is the lead architect of Common Sense Media’s new Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum. Her work focuses on supporting young people’s relationships to and through technology\, helping them think critically about both the opportunities and challenges it presents. Eisha’s expertise lies in building successful research-based programs and curricula that promote media literacy\, well-being\, and civic engagement for school-based communities. As an educator\, parent\, and first-hand user of tech-ish things\, she couldn’t be more committed to helping young people thrive in our tech-filled (and AI-fueled) world. \n \nErikk Henderson-Hood is an Education Content Manager at Common Sense Media\, where he writes lessons\, develops videos\, and collaborates with colleagues\, teachers\, and students to craft an engaging curriculum. Drawing on nearly ten years of classroom teaching at the middle school\, high school\, and college levels\, Erikk is passionate about digital literacy and opportunities to encourage students—and even his own kids—to learn through social games and activities that promote healthy habits both online and offline. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAs Senior Regional Manager\, Jennifer Ehehalt designs and delivers high-quality professional development opportunities for educators across the country. She spotlights thought leaders by creating and moderating conversations on timely topics relevant to digital teaching and learning. When attending Jennifer’s edWeb sessions\, participants know they will leave with concrete strategies from the field\, including how to build a positive school culture\, use straightforward templates to guide challenging conversations\, and implement family engagement ideas. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life. \n\n \n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20250825/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital Citizenship,Digital Learning,Digital Literacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T160000
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SUMMARY:Mathematical Minds in Action: Implementing CCSS Math Practices and NCTM Process Standards
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kateri Thunder\, Ph.D.\, Educational Coach\, Consultant\, Author\, and Researcher \nSponsored by Sadlier \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar helps educators intentionally develop students’ capacity to think and act like mathematicians\, beyond mastering content alone. Being a mathematical thinker and doer requires complex proficiencies such as reasoning\, problem solving\, communicating\, modeling\, strategic decision making\, and using precise mathematical language. These practices are essential for deep understanding and long-term success. \nIn this session\, we: \n\nUnpack the connections between the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematical Practice and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Process Standards\nExamine the research that supports teaching these proficiencies as central to effective math instruction\nExplore how Progress in Mathematics (Grades K–5) translates these practices into clear\, actionable instructional strategies\n\nEducators gain insights into how to shift math instruction from rote procedures to meaningful problem solving and discourse. The edWebinar also highlights classroom strategies and resources that support diverse learners in building strong mathematical habits of mind. \nView this session for practical takeaways you can apply immediately\, a deeper understanding of mathematical practices\, and tools to enhance engagement and achievement for all students. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-5 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, education technology leaders\, and curriculum and instruction directors and coordinators. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKateri Thunder\, Ph.D.\, is an educational coach\, consultant\, author\, and researcher who helps translate research into practice and has contributed to Sadlier’s PreK and Math programs. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nWith 200 years of trusted experience\, Sadlier empowers K–12 educators to shape the future with proven\, research-based programs that drive student success.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20250821/
CATEGORIES:Common Core,Mathematics,Problem-Based Learning
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SUMMARY:Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Effective Strategies for Integrating General Education and Special Education Support
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jaymi Brumfield\, Special Education Administrator\, Teays Valley Local Schools (OH); and Stacy Hunt\, Former Special Education Teacher\, Current Customer Success Manager\, Level Data \nSponsored by Level Data \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nCreating inclusive classrooms takes teamwork\, clear communication\, and a shared understanding of student support. Yet too often\, general and special education teams operate in parallel rather than in partnership. This edWebinar provides practical guidance to help bridge that gap without increasing your workload. \nJoin Jaymi Brumfield\, Special Education Administrator from Ohio\, and Stacy Hunt\, an experienced educator and former special education teacher\, as they share tried-and-true strategies\, classroom examples\, and a flexible framework for providing accommodations and modifications across all grade levels. \nJoin us to learn: \n\nThe difference between accommodations vs. modifications (and why it matters)\nOne district’s practical framework for clarifying support expectations across student needs\nClassroom-ready examples across elementary\, middle\, and high school settings\nHow inclusive planning prevents behavior challenges and increases success\nHow to ensure documentation is accessible\, accurate\, and ready for accountability\n\nWhether you’re a K-12 general education teacher seeking clarity or a special education interventionist wanting stronger collaboration\, this edWebinar is for you. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJaymi Brumfield has been in the field of special education for over 25 years. She is the Special Education Director for Teays Valley Local Schools in Pickaway\, Ohio. She serves on several committees at the county and state levels\, promoting and advocating for disability awareness and inclusivity. In her spare time\, she enjoys traveling and yoga. \n \nStacy Hunt is a seasoned special education professional and Customer Success Manager at Brolly (by Level Data)\, bringing over six years of experience in the edtech space. With a background in special education and a passion for student-centered solutions\, Stacy bridges the gap between technology and teaching. She partners with schools and districts to ensure the implementation and meaningful use of edtech tools that support diverse learner needs. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership Practices for Innovative Leaders community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nIn K–12\, data is everywhere but it’s not always accurate\, connected\, or actionable. We provide district leadership teams and administrators with data they can trust: standardized\, validated\, and seamlessly integrated across systems. By connecting every point of information—from enrollment and attendance to IEP service minutes and districtwide purchases—to strategic goals\, we equip leadership teams with the insights they need to measure progress\, align stakeholders\, and maximize student impact. With our tools\, educators gain not only visibility but the confidence to make informed decisions that drive meaningful\, measurable outcomes.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20250821/
CATEGORIES:Inclusive Education,MTSS,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Teaching Core Science with STEM: More Than a Supplement
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Hope Thompson\, Former Science Teacher\, Current Program Operations Manager\, NextWaveSTEM \nSponsored by NextWaveSTEM \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar explores using STEM approaches\, topics\, and technologies to bring new life to core science classes. As instructional time\, resources\, and funding become increasingly focused on core subjects\, teachers\, principals\, and district leaders can find ways to bring innovative STEM experiences to students while fulfilling state standards. \nTopics include integrating the engineering design process\, structuring lessons to increase student engagement and inquiry\, and emerging technologies that relate to core standards\, such as hydroponics and smart circuitry. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nHope Thompson is the Program Operations Manager at NextWaveSTEM. She is a former elementary science teacher in Baltimore and Chicago Public Schools and has also held roles in instruction and curriculum design for robotics courses for students from Pre-K to third grade. At NextWaveSTEM\, she oversees the implementation of STEM programs across the country as well as the ever-growing NextWaveSTEM curriculum catalog. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the STEM Learning: Full STEAM Ahead community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nNextWaveSTEM is profoundly dedicated to delivering innovative and cutting-edge resources and programs specifically designed for STEAM/CTE education. Our mission centers on inspiring the next generation of innovators\, equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need for tomorrow’s challenges and achieving this by integrating exciting emerging technologies\, such as drones\, into K-12 education\, making learning not only more engaging but also highly relevant. Our offerings include comprehensive curriculum support tailored to educators\, professional development workshops that empower teachers\, and hands-on learning experiences that ignite students’ passion for STEM disciplines. By providing these essential tools and experiences\, we aim to prepare students for successful future careers in diverse STEAM/CTE fields\, fostering critical thinking\, creativity\, and problem-solving skills. At NextWaveSTEM\, we believe that by nurturing young minds today\, we can help cultivate the visionary leaders and pioneering innovators of tomorrow. Our commitment to excellence in STEM education is unwavering as we pave the way for a brighter future.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/stem20250821/
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Inquiry-Based Learning,Science,STEM/STEAM
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SUMMARY:Successful Structured Literacy Lessons: A Blueprint for Clarity and Confidence for Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Stacy Hurst\, Professor of Reading\, Southern Utah University; Papae Wymore\, Lecturer of Education\, Central College (IA); and Dr. Vicki Piquette\, Assistant Professor Of Education\, School Of Education\, Reading\, Language\, And Literacy\, Colorado State University Pueblo \nSponsored by Reading Horizons \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nTeaching reading shouldn’t feel overwhelming or leave you guessing what to do next. Yet for many educators\, finding resources that connect the Science of Reading to classroom practice is time consuming and frustrating. \nJoin Stacy Hurst\, Professor of Reading at Southern Utah University\, and her colleagues for a practical\, engaging edWebinar designed to simplify structured literacy instruction. You discover: \n\nThe essential components of a structured literacy lesson\nInstructional routines that save time and increase student engagement\nHow to connect explicit phonics instruction to meaningful reading and writing activities\n\nLeave with the confidence\, clarity\, and actionable strategies you need to deliver powerful\, research-based reading instruction—starting your very next lesson. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, education technology leaders\, and those in literacy and reading roles. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nStacy Hurst is an Assistant Professor of Teacher Education at Southern Utah University\, where she teaches courses in literacy and early childhood education. She also serves as one of six members of the Science of Reading Faculty for the state of Utah. Stacy holds degrees in sociology and elementary education\, as well as a master’s degree in education. Over her 20-plus years as an educator\, she has been a first-grade teacher\, ELL teacher\, literacy coach\, and reading specialist. Her extensive experience includes coordinating and providing interventions for struggling readers and training teachers in structured approaches to literacy instruction. Stacy is the Chief Academic Advisor for Reading Horizons\, co-author of a foundational literacy program\, and a founding member of the Utah Literacy Coalition. She is passionate about literacy and believes that learning to read well is a civil right. \n \nPapae Wymore is a professor at Central College in Pella\, Iowa\, where she teaches a range of courses\, including literacy classes. She holds a master’s degree in elementary education along with endorsements in K-8 Reading\, 5-12 Reading\, and a 5-8 Middle School Generalist. Additionally\, she earned an Administrator License and is authorized to serve in PK-12 Principal and PK-12 Special Education Supervisor. With over 20-plus years in education\, Papae has served in preparing pre-service teachers\, as a kindergarten teacher\, and a middle school at-risk coordinator and exploratory teacher. \nShe is a founding member and President of The Reading League Iowa. She serves on the Literacy Leadership Team and the Model Code of Ethics for Educators Team for the Iowa Association of Colleges for Teacher Education\, and on the Iowa Reading Research Center Advisory Council. Additionally\, Papae is a consultant and advisory member for Reading Horizons. \n \nDr. Vicki Piquette is an accomplished educator with over 18 years of experience in online\, hybrid\, and in-person instruction\, specializing in reading\, language\, and literacy. As a faculty member at Colorado State University Pueblo\, Dr. Piquette is deeply committed to preparing future educators and equipping current teachers with the skills to excel in reading\, writing\, and literacy instruction. She has presented at national conferences on diverse topics\, including course design\, literacy partnerships with school districts\, and a structured literacy approach to language education. A passionate advocate for lifelong learning\, Dr. Piquette continually explores new\, research-driven strategies to elevate teacher effectiveness and students’ educational outcomes. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nReading Horizons empowers educators to eradicate illiteracy with effective\, tech-enabled foundational reading instruction that helps students achieve reading proficiency. By aligning with the latest advancements in the Science of Reading\, it supports educators\, schools\, and students with effective literacy solutions. Learn more at readinghorizons.com.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20250820/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Reshaping Math Assessment: A Practical and Visionary Conversation for Stimulating Change
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Steve Leinwand\, Principal Research Analyst\, American Institutes for Research; and Jay Meadows\, Former Educator\, Current CEO\, Exemplars \nSponsored by Exemplars \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin renowned mathematics educator and former NCSM President Steve Leinwand\, along with Exemplars CEO Jay Meadows\, for a candid and thought-provoking conversation on the current and future state of math assessment. Together\, they explore critical questions such as: Why do we assess math? For whom are we assessing—students\, parents\, teachers\, schools\, districts\, or states? What do we truly do with the information we collect? And\, what are the greatest challenges with the current system of math assessment? \nThis serves as the foundation for an engaging exchange about what an ideal—or at least a much stronger and impactful—system of math assessment looks like\, and why these changes are essential to meet broader educational and societal needs. \nAs we challenge traditional assessment models—from classroom-based unit tests to state-mandated assessments to the ACT\, SAT\, and AP exams—and describe what ideal mathematics assessments could look like\, viewers learn about effective formative assessments and performance-based questions that more closely align with high-quality teaching and rich mathematical understanding. \nSteve and Jay discuss practical steps to overcome current impediments and paint a compelling vision for a more relevant\, equitable\, and transformative assessment landscape. They also spotlight an innovative AI-powered tool that demonstrates what’s possible when technology supports teacher judgment and student learning. \nViewers leave with insights\, inspiration\, and concrete ideas to catalyze changes in assessment at the classroom\, school\, and district levels. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSteve Leinwand is a Principal Research Analyst at AIR\, the American Institutes for Research in Arlington\, VA\, and has over 40 years of leadership positions in mathematics education. He currently serves as a mathematics expert on a wide range of AIR projects that focus on high-quality mathematics instruction\, turning around underperforming schools\, improving adult education\, evaluating programs\, developing assessments\, and providing technical assistance for school improvement. Steve co-authored What the United States Can Learn from Singapore’s World-Class Mathematics System (and what Singapore can learn from the United States. He has spoken and written about effectively implementing the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics\, differentiated learning\, and “What Every School Leader Needs to Know about Making Math Work for All Students.” In addition\, Steve has provided school- and district-level support and technical assistance for the General Electric Foundation’s Ensuring Futures in Education project and the Microsoft Math Partnership. As part of AIR’s assessment program\, Steve has overseen the development and quality review of multiple-choice and constructed-response items for AIR’s contracts with Ohio\, Hawaii\, Delaware\, Minnesota\, South Carolina\, and the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium. \nBefore joining AIR in 2002\, Steve spent 22 years as Mathematics Consultant with the Connecticut Department of Education where he was responsible for the development and oversight of a broad statewide program of activities in K-12 mathematics education including the provision of technical assistance and professional development\, the evaluation of Title 1 and K-12 mathematics programs\, the assessment of student achievement and teacher competency\, and the coordination of statewide mathematics programs and activities. Steve has also served on the NCTM Board of Directors and has been President of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. \nSteve is an author of several mathematics textbooks and has written numerous articles. His books\, Sensible Mathematics: A Guide for School Leaders in the Era of Common Core State Standards and Accessible Mathematics: 10 Instructional Shifts That Raise Student Achievement\, were published by Heinemann in 2012 and 2009\, respectively. Invigorating High School Math: Practical Guidance for Long-Overdue Transformation\, co-written with Eric Milou\, was published by Heinemann in 2021. In addition\, Steve was the awardee of the 2015 National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Glenn Gilbert/Ross Taylor National Leadership Award for outstanding contributions to mathematics education and has been awarded the 2021 NCTM Lifetime Achievement Award. \n \nJay Meadows is the Chief Executive Officer of Exemplars\, a leading force in redefining how students learn to think mathematically. With over 30 years in education\, Jay brings a rare blend of classroom insight and research-driven innovation. A former middle school math and science teacher\, he holds advanced degrees in both teaching and mathematical pedagogy—credentials that reflect his deep commitment to meaningful\, effective math instruction. \nAt Exemplars\, Jay is not only a primary author of performance tasks but also a national thought partner for educators. He leads dynamic professional development experiences across the United States\, helping teachers transform their classrooms with problem-solving\, authentic assessment\, and the practices that research shows make the biggest difference. His mission is bold: to cultivate a generation of learners who can tackle any challenge with confidence and grit. \nJay’s impact extends far beyond U.S. borders. Before his teaching career\, he facilitated diplomatic exchange programs for the U.S. State Department\, partnered with international nonprofits\, and served in the Peace Corps in Kazakhstan. This global lens continues to shape his belief in education as a force for empowerment and equity. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nExemplars provides performance tasks\, rubrics\, and student anchor papers for schools and districts in Math and Science. Our performance material engages students and promotes reasoning\, critical thinking\, communication\, and problem solving. Our performance tasks are classroom tested and may be used for assessment\, instruction\, and professional development. Exemplars’ supplemental resources are research based and designed to meet state and national standards.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20250820/
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Mathematics
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SUMMARY:Thinking Outside the Prize Box: Navigating Challenging Behaviors in Today’s Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Adam Holland\, Ph.D.\, Implementation Specialist\, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\nModerated by Stephanie Roselli\, Executive Editor\, Gryphon House \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Adam Holland\, author and Implementation Specialist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, talks about how to prevent and address challenging behaviors in the classroom. Using motivation as a framework\, viewers learn how to reduce challenging behavior by building stronger relationships\, improving children’s abilities\, and making simple changes to the classroom environment. \nDr. Holland’s presentation\, filled with humor and stories from his own time in the classroom\, provides tips and tricks that teachers can immediately apply in their spaces while also helping them understand why they work\, equipping them to meet new challenges in the future as well. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK through elementary teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAdam Holland\, Ph.D.\, is an Implementation Specialist at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A former preschool and elementary teacher\, Dr. Holland is the Chair Emeritus of the International Early Childhood Inclusion Institute and currently works on the U.S. Department of Education-funded STEM Innovation for Inclusion in Early Education center and projects funded by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services\, focused on improving outcomes for young children and their families. His areas of interest include challenging behaviors\, progressions-based pedagogies\, and implementation science. In his spare time\, Dr. Holland enjoys napping and forgetting why he walked into a room. His first book\, Thinking Outside the Prize Box: Navigating Challenging Behaviors in Today’s Classroom\, comes out September 1st. \n\n \nAbout the Moderator \nStephanie Roselli is the Executive Editor at Gryphon House\, the leading publisher of educational resources for teachers and parents\, where she acquires and develops the latest books from today’s top early childhood experts. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nGryphon House is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bookchats20250820/
CATEGORIES:Behavior Challenges and Support,Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T130000
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SUMMARY:Reading Intervention That Works: Practical Steps for Immediate Impact
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jen Jump\, Senior Academic Officer\, Teacher Created Materials\nModerated by Heather Brooke\, Vice President of Professional Learning\, Teacher Created Materials \nSponsored by Teacher Created Materials \n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nTake the guesswork out of reading intervention! Join us for a dynamic edWebinar where you learn how to build flexible interventions that are guided by data and aligned with the Science of Reading. We follow Maria\, a third grader\, to explore teacher-led strategies that meet diverse student needs and ensure every learner receives the targeted support they need to thrive. \nIn this edWebinar\, you learn how to: \n\nDesign explicit\, systematic instruction rooted in the five components of literacy to build strong reading foundations\nUse engaging\, meaningful texts to increase motivation and deepen comprehension\nApply formative assessments and real-time data to target instruction and monitor progress\nDeliver just-right support without lowering expectations\, helping every student grow with confidence\n\nPerfect for both K-5 school leaders and teachers\, this session demonstrates how formative assessments and reporting tools can bring clarity and precision to the intervention process and accelerate reading growth. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJen Jump is a Senior Academic Officer at Teacher Created Materials\, where she provides professional development and training on curriculum materials and professional resources. With over 20 years of experience\, Jen is a passionate educator dedicated to improving student achievement. Before joining TCM\, she supported curriculum and professional development for Washington\, D.C.’s fast-growing urban school district. She led the creation of content-rich text set curricula for K-5 ELA and facilitated professional learning through group training and one-on-one coaching. Her work empowered educators to enhance literacy instruction and elevate student success. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nHeather Brooke is the VP of Professional Learning at Teacher Created Materials\, where she oversees a team that delivers high-quality professional learning workshops for educators nationwide. \nJoin the Build Educator Capacity and Boost Student Achievement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nTeacher Created Materials develops innovative and imaginative educational materials and services for students worldwide. Everything we do is created by teachers for teachers and students to make teaching more effective and learning more fun. Join us on our mission to create a world where children truly want to learn.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/building-educator-capacity20250820/
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Early Literacy,Reading Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T180000
DTSTAMP:20250830T183146Z
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SUMMARY:News Literacy in Action: Getting Students to Think and Write Like Journalists
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Brittney Smith\, Director of District Fellowships\, The News Literacy Project \nSponsored by News Literacy Project \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nStudents are exposed to relentless news cycles and have more options than ever for consuming information. By pulling back the curtain on how journalism works\, you can give students power over what they consume while equipping them with tools to write their own credible stories. \nJoin us for an edWebinar and build a toolkit that will teach students the process behind standards-based reporting and how to tap into their own narrative nonfiction writing skills! The News Literacy Project’s Dr. Brittney Smith provides resources and strategies that focus on: \n\nAcknowledging the importance of a free press to an informed public\nUnderstanding why professional and ethical standards are necessary to produce quality journalism\nDiscerning credible information and sources\n\nViewers get a detailed look at free teaching tools on the Checkology® virtual classroom. Lessons including Practicing Quality Journalism\, Be the Editor\, and What is News? help students develop key news literacy competencies while stepping into the shoes of journalists themselves. \nYou also learn about the Newsroom to Classroom program\, which connects educators with professional journalists for live or virtual visits. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Brittney Smith is a Director of District Fellowships at the News Literacy Project. Dr. Smith joined NLP in July 2022 after eight years of teaching life science in Cincinnati\, Ohio. She was a high school teacher to diverse populations of students\, including English language learners. In her tenure as science department chair\, she focused on building partnerships with community stakeholders to enrich and improve students’ educational experiences. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biological science from the University of Cincinnati and a master’s degree in teaching science to adolescents and young adults from Mount St. Joseph University. She completed her doctorate in educational practice and innovation with a STEM focus at the University of South Carolina. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the News Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThe News Literacy Project\, a nonpartisan\, national education nonprofit\, provides programs and resources for educators and the public to teach\, learn and share the abilities needed to be smart\, active consumers of news and information and equal and engaged participants in a democracy.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/newsliteracy20250819/
CATEGORIES:Communication Skills,English, Language Arts, Writing,Ethics,Media Literacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T150000
DTSTAMP:20250830T183020Z
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SUMMARY:Math Without Barriers: A Universal Design for Learning Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Oscar Perales\, Ed.D.\, Speaker\, Thought Leader\, and STEM Specialist\, Amplify \nSponsored by Amplify \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin us for an interactive edWebinar on creating a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) classroom where math is approachable and engaging for all students. Discover practical strategies and innovative approaches to designing math instruction that taps into students’ natural curiosity and assets while adjusting to different learning needs and abilities. Gain insights on implementing UDL principles to provide access to grade-level math for every student. \nYou walk away inspired and equipped to transform your math classroom into a dynamic learning environment where every student’s thinking is cultivated\, celebrated\, and thriving. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Oscar Perales is a speaker\, thought leader\, and STEM product specialist at Amplify. He’s passionate about utilizing technology in the classroom to empower the teaching and learning experience\, providing opportunities for discourse in a visually creative way\, and providing students with a voice and ownership of their thinking. Dr. Perales works with educators across the United States to improve instructional techniques and optimize the use of innovative digital resources. His expertise in curriculum design\, instructional strategies\, and data-driven decision making has helped students of all backgrounds and abilities achieve positive outcomes. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Math Proficiency community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAmplify is dedicated to collaborating with educators to create learning experiences that are rigorous and riveting for all students. We believe in math that motivates. Our curiosity-driven math resources are designed to build students’ math proficiency for life. By combining clear step-by-step lesson plans with interesting problems students are eager to solve\, teachers can spend more time where it’s most impactful: creating a collaborative classroom of learners who see themselves as math people.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mathskills20250818/
CATEGORIES:Mathematics,Universal Design for Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T160000
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SUMMARY:The Parent Magnet Method: A Step-by-Step Marketing Plan to Grow Your ECE Programs' Enrollment
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Meghan Cornwell\, Head of US Marketing\, Famly; and Adrienne Shannon\, US Marketing Manager\, Famly \nSponsored by Famly \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nYou became a childcare educator because you love children and believe in the power of early learning. Marketing probably wasn’t part of your original plan—and that’s perfectly okay. \nBut in today’s competitive early education landscape\, you need more families to find and choose your program. That doesn’t mean becoming a marketing expert. It means learning how to authentically communicate the heart of what you do every day—online and offline. In this practical\, down-to-earth edWebinar made just for educators\, you learn: \n\nTips to help you connect with the right families in your community\nHow to define—and promote—what makes your center stand out\nFree online\, offline\, and in-person strategies (plus free tools to help)\nHow to track what’s working\, so you can stop what’s not—and spend more time doing what matters most: providing high-quality care\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is for early childhood directors of all experience levels\, whether you’re confident with marketing or just getting started. You leave with a clear plan\, practical tools\, and renewed confidence to grow your enrollment. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMeghan Cornwell is the Head of US Marketing at Famly\, a role she began in January 2025. She brings a decade of experience in early childhood education marketing\, including roles in national nonprofits\, B-corps\, and as a consultant. She has also produced three podcasts focused on early childhood education. Meghan is deeply passionate about improving the experience of both families and educators and firmly believes that childcare should be affordable and accessible to all. Meghan holds a dual degree in communications and theatre from Virginia Wesleyan University. She lives in Richmond\, Virginia\, with her husband and six-year-old son. \n \nAdrienne Shannon is the US Marketing Manager for Famly. She is a regular contributor to Famly’s articles\, webinars\, and has interviewed many experts in the field of early childhood all around the world. Adrienne graduated from NYU and completed a master’s program at the University of Copenhagen. She lived in Denmark for four years\, where she joined Famly. She has now returned stateside\, and continues to be a part of the Famly team in Arlington\, VA. With a background in psychology\, communication\, and marketing\, she loves supporting the most important part of a person’s life: early childhood. You can often find her looking at photos and watching videos of her nieces and nephews. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Early Childhood Learning Solutions community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFamly is a global leader in all-in-one childcare management platforms. Famly is designed to help owners and directors run their childcare businesses with ease. From streamlined reporting and billing\, to ratio tracking\, to seamless family communication in 130+ languages\, we make childcare operations more efficient—so you can focus on what truly matters: interacting with and teaching the children. \nUnlike traditional software\, Famly goes beyond admin. We believe it takes a village\, and that village needs to collaborate and communicate consistently. Famly connects staff and families\, increasing engagement and highlighting the high-quality care in your program. And because we believe in a better future for early childhood education\, we advocate for increased investment in the sector worldwide.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20250814/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Family and Community Engagement,PreK-K Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T150000
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SUMMARY:Make Every Math Skill Count: Insights for Education Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Gene Kerns\, Chief Academic Officer\, Renaissance; and Michelle Stie\, Vice President of Program Design & Innovation\, National Math and Science Initiative \nSponsored by Renaissance \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nMath is a “ruthlessly cumulative” subject\, and missing even a single critical skill can greatly impact students’ future learning. How does the cumulative nature of mathematics impact instruction? And how can leaders help their teams to fully understand the progression of skills across grade levels—and leverage this knowledge in the classroom? \nJoin this edWebinar for the answers\, as experts from Renaissance and the National Math and Science Initiative share resources and strategies that leaders can use in the new school year. You understand how best to help your teachers: \n\nBuild greater math confidence and pedagogical expertise\nPrioritize essential skills and address missing prerequisites this fall\nMake grade-level content more meaningful and engaging to students\nIncrease motivation by promoting a culture of belonging in math\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 math directors\, instructional coaches\, interventionists\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nGene Kerns\, Ed.D.\, is Chief Academic Officer at Renaissance and a nationally acclaimed speaker on assessment\, learning progressions\, and educational standards. He is a third-generation educator and a former director of curriculum and instruction. He is also co-author of three books: inFormative Assessment\, Unlocking Student Talent\, and Literacy Reframed. \n \nMichelle Stie is Vice President of Program Design & Innovation for the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI). She leads NMSI’s professional development program for school leaders and teachers\, focusing on improving STEM performance and opportunity in NMSI’s partner districts. Michelle joined NMSI in 2011 after 18 years in classroom and leadership positions. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Math Proficiency community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAs a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries\, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mathskills20250813/
CATEGORIES:Mathematics,Professional Development,Student Engagement and Motivation,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250813T120000
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SUMMARY:Best Practices and Tips for Webinar Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lisa Schmucki\, Founder and CEO of edWeb.net; and Jerri Kemble\, National Academic Advisor and Evangelist for ClassLink \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWebinars have become one of the most popular marketing channels for solution providers. Hosting thought leadership and professional learning webinars is a great way for a company at any stage\, particularly in these challenging times\, to engage with educators for brand recognition\, lead generation\, content marketing\, market insights\, and nurturing relationships with education experts and leaders. \nView an edWebinar with Lisa Schmucki\, founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, and Jerri Kemble\, National Academic Advisor and Evangelist for ClassLink. Lisa shares lessons learned from over 15 years as the founder who launched professional learning webinars as a major media marketing channel. Lisa and Jerri provide tips for getting the best results from webinar marketing\, especially with school leaders and administrators. They also show how ClassLink works in partnership with AASA\, CoSN\, and edWeb to host a series of “EmpowerED Superintendents” webinars for superintendents and education leaders. \nThis edWebinar is of interest to education companies and associations that want to strengthen their webinar marketing efforts for success. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLisa Schmucki is the founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, an award-winning professional learning network that provides peer-to-peer learning for a global community of 1 million educators. edWeb hosts online PLCs\, webinars\, and podcasts on the widest and deepest range of professional learning topics\, providing more choice\, voice\, flexibility\, and accessibility for all staff. edWeb has won 10 SIIA CODiE Awards and the 2024 EdTech Digest Award for Professional Development Learning Solution. \nLisa has 40 years of experience in educational publishing\, media\, and online learning. She serves on the Board of NCTET (National Coalition for Technology in Education & Training)\, the Expert Network for ERDI (Education Research and Development Institute)\, the Project Tomorrow SpeakUp Council\, the EdSAFE Industry Council\, and the SIIA AI Transparency Working Group. She is a graduate of Princeton University and has a master’s degree from the Stern School of Business at NYU. Lisa is featured in InnovateHERS: Why Purpose-Driven Women Rise to the Top by Barbara Kurshan and Kathy Hurley. \n \nJerri Kemble is an accomplished leader in the field of educational technology\, best known for her innovative approach and dedication to positive change. Jerri has been honored with several prestigious awards throughout her career\, recognizing her seasoned leadership and impact. These accolades include Kansas School Counselor of the Year\, eSchool News Tech-Savvy Superintendent\, Kansas State University’s Educational Administration Student of the Year\, and Technology Leader of the Year by Tech and Learning Magazine. \nAs the National Academic Advisor and Evangelist for ClassLink and co-host of the LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in Education podcast\, Jerri continues to impact the educational landscape profoundly. Her passion for pushing boundaries and fostering meaningful change shines through in all her endeavors. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the edFocus community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/edfocus20250813/
CATEGORIES:Education Marketing,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T160000
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SUMMARY:Math and STEM Walks: Inquiry-Based Learning Experiences that Engage All Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Koshi Dhingra\, Former College Professor\, Current Founder and CEO\, talkSTEM \nSponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nHow can you use everyday settings like parks\, playgrounds\, and neighborhoods to get students engaged and excited about math and STEM? In this edWebinar\, Dr. Koshi Dhingra\, founder and CEO of the nonprofit organization talkSTEM\, explores place-based learning strategies that engage students in real-world\, inquiry- and observation-based learning experiences. \nStarting with quick virtual math and STEM walks\, Dr. Dhingra then shares how teachers can develop walk stops on their own campuses—and even help students to create their own math and STEM walks. She also shows how each walk is closely connected to essential curricular concepts\, strengthening both student engagement and student achievement. \nViewers leave with: \n\nAn overview of research findings on the learning outcomes of math and STEM walks\nAn understanding of design methods for creating engaging\, effective walks\nDesign worksheets for creating custom math and STEM walks\nFree access to a video library with almost 300 math and STEM walk stops\n\nGive math and STEM the opportunity to leap off the page and into the real world with fun\, interactive walks that bring math and STEM to life for all learners! All educators with an interest in math and STEM—especially K-8 classroom teachers\, curriculum directors\, and instructional leaders—are encouraged to view this edWebinar. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Koshi Dhingra is the founder and CEO of talkSTEM\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making STEM learning engaging for all children and helping educators more effectively develop the future generation of STEM leaders. Dr. Dhingra received an undergraduate degree from the National University of Singapore and a doctorate in science education from Teachers College\, Columbia University. Her research focused on connecting formal and informal educational opportunities for over 20 years. She has years of experience teaching at the middle and high school levels and in teacher education programs. She previously served as a Director of the Science and Engineering Education Center at the University of Texas at Dallas. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nJoin the Inspire Learning & Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nAt Savvas\, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas\, new ways of thinking\, and new ways of interacting\, we design engaging\, personalized\, next-generation K-12 learning solutions that give all students the opportunity to succeed. Our award-winning\, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline\, from evidence-based\, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college- and career-readiness solutions—all designed to meet the needs of every learner.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learning20250812/
CATEGORIES:Environment and Nature,Inquiry-Based Learning,Mathematics,STEM/STEAM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T150000
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SUMMARY:Heroes Within: A Framework for Empowering Students to Own Their Learning Journeys
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Aaron Hansen\, Educator\, International Speaker\, Coach\, and Author \nSponsored by Solution Tree \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAll too often\, students sit passively in compliance\, “doing school\,” doing just enough to get by. Others lack the motivation to even try. In this edWebinar\, you learn how to shift students’ mindsets from one of compliance\, apathy\, and even victimization to a new story of hope where they become the hero in their own story. Help learners have purpose\, ownership\, and the courage to try\, persevere\, and develop a strong sense of self-efficacy and motivation. \nViewers: \n\nLearn part of the framework they can use to help students start taking ownership today\nExplore how to help students track their own progress and make decisions about how to get better\nBe reinspired and reinvigorated for their profession\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, school leaders\, coaches\, school counselors\, and any educator interested in helping kids’ motivation and ownership. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAaron Hansen is an expert in professional learning communities (PLCs)\, Response to Intervention (RTI)\, and student empowerment. He is a highly sought-after international speaker\, strategic consultant\, coach\, and author. He has been featured on CNN\, ABC\, FOX News\, and BBC as an innovator and thought leader in U.S. education. As a principal of a turnaround middle school\, Aaron has lived the work to award-winning levels. He uses compelling stories paired with educational and psychological research and practical strategies to help teachers empower their students as the heroes of their own learning journey\, ready to face life’s challenges. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Inspire Learning & Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nSince 1998\, Solution Tree has worked to empower educators. We share your vision to transform education to ensure learning for all\, and we can help you make this vision a reality. No other professional learning company provides our unique blend of research-based\, results-driven services that improve learning outcomes for students.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learning20250811/
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Growth Mindset and Culture,Student Agency and Voice,Student Engagement and Motivation
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