BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//edWeb - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://home.edweb.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for edWeb REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T150000 DTSTAMP:20250226T200019Z CREATED:20250204T184122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T200019Z UID:8333462-1740578400-1740582000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Creating Literacy-Rich Spaces in the Community: Building a Culture of Learning DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Reshma Thadani\, General Academic Pediatrician; Jane Park\, Senior Content Strategist\, Google Kids & Families; and Lisa McManus\, Associate Director of US Partnerships and Services\, Worldreader \nSponsored by Worldreader \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWith the school year in full swing\, many of us in the reading community are primed and ready to support our partners in the classroom with tips\, resources\, and strategies. But\, in addition to the heroic work of educators at schools across the country\, we know that what happens once the dismissal bell rings is also essential. \nView this edWebinar to explore how literacy opportunities can be built into daily activities like a visit to the pediatrician or time at the laundromat. Hear from Dr. Reshma Thadani\, pediatrician and advocate for Kinder Ready clinics that promote school readiness\, especially for families less connected to early childhood education programs\, and Jane Park\, Senior Content Strategist with Google Kids & Families and Board Member of the LaundryCares Foundation and Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration\, as they share their extensive insights on transforming everyday spaces into learning-rich environments. \nWalk away with ways to partner with community leaders and families to create spaces where literacy development thrives\, bridging gaps in access to high-quality books and resources to support a literacy-rich environment. Viewers leave with access to the BookSmart app\, featuring bilingual books and activities to extend learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-5 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Reshma Thadani has been practicing pediatrics since 2006 and is a general academic pediatrician. Her main practice is in an outpatient setting taking care of children from immigrant\, mainly Spanish-speaking\, communities. Dr. Thadani’s advocacy work promotes early literacy in the pediatric medical home while she also promotes various literacy programs in the clinic with the hope of improving school readiness rates in the local community. \n \nJane Park is a Senior Content Strategist at Google\, leading efforts to create enriching online experiences for children and families. She collaborates with product teams and external partners to develop engaging content that supports children’s development while equipping parents and educators with digital safety tools. Previously\, she was Director of Too Small to Fail at the Clinton Foundation\, spearheading national campaigns to promote early brain and language development. She also served as Associate Director of Content at Sesame Workshop\, helping shape Sesame Street’s educational curriculum and creating resources for families facing challenges like military deployment and economic hardship. Jane holds an M.A. in developmental psychology from Teachers College\, Columbia University\, and a B.A. in communications from UC San Diego. A child of Korean immigrants who learned English watching Sesame Street\, she is now a mom of two and a devoted dog parent to Lucy. \n \nLisa McManus\, Associate Director of US Partnerships and Services with Worldreader\, brings over two decades of dedicated service to students in a variety of roles. She has proudly served as an educator\, mentor\, and sports coach. Before joining Worldreader\, Lisa was the Education Program Manager at Reading In Motion\, building on more than 13 years of experience as an elementary teacher in Michigan\, Georgia\, and Illinois. Lisa is deeply committed to fostering students’ executive function skills\, with expertise in task initiation\, time management\, and self-regulation. Outside of her professional life\, she enjoys leading group fitness classes\, spending time with her dog\, Judy\, and volunteering at animal shelters. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nWorldreader gets children reading so they can reach their potential. The international nonprofit organization works with partners to get children reading at least 25 books a year with understanding\, because regular reading leads to improved educational outcomes\, stronger emotional intelligence\, and higher earning potential. Worldreader achieves impact with BookSmart\, a complete reading experience that improves reading comprehension\, social-emotional\, and digital literacy skills for children ages 3-12 years old. Since 2010\, Worldreader has supported more than 22 million readers in over 100 countries. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20250226/ CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,Family and Community Engagement,Literacy,Reading Skills,Student Engagement and Motivation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250226-teach2read-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T140000 DTSTAMP:20250226T191605Z CREATED:20250203T185022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T191605Z UID:8311571-1740574800-1740578400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Reimagining STEM Education in the AI Era: From Obsolescence to Innovation DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Pramod Abichandani\, Associate Professor\, New Jersey Institute of Technology \nSponsored by LocoRobo Innovations Inc. \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nArtificial intelligence is transforming education and reshaping curricula\, pedagogy\, assessment\, and administration. While AI is making some aspects of STEM education obsolete\, it is also creating exciting opportunities to rethink how we teach and prepare students for an AI-driven future. \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, led by a university professor and serial AI entrepreneur with expertise in STEM integration\, discover how educators and leaders can embrace these changes to design innovative\, future-ready STEM programs. Key topics include: \n\nHow AI is making certain aspects of STEM education obsolete\nEmerging AI opportunities for teachers and students\nHands-on strategies to integrate AI tools and projects into lessons and curricula\nModernizing learning objectives while staying aligned with educational standards\nDesigning STEM programs that inspire students\, enhance engagement\, and prepare them for emerging career pathways\n\nWhether you are a middle or high school teacher looking for classroom ideas or a leader building AI into schoolwide initiatives\, this session provides actionable insights\, free resources\, and the inspiration to reimagine STEM education. Leave empowered to create engaging\, future-ready learning experiences that help students thrive in an AI-driven world. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nPramod Abichandani\, Ph.D. is an academic and a technology entrepreneur. A passionate educator first\, he is an Associate Professor with appointments in the School of Applied Engineering Technology\, Electrical and Computer Engineering\, and Computer Science at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. On the research front\, he directs NJIT’s Robotics and Data Lab (RADLab). His NSF-funded research focuses on integrating AI and robotics into STEM education\, with over $5M in his research portfolio supporting his innovative research. He is also the founder of two companies—LocoRobo (EdTech) and Eagle Robotics (defense AI-tech). He specializes in making advanced AI concepts accessible to K-16 learners\, particularly MS and HS students\, through hands-on projects that use AI-powered tools. By bridging research and entrepreneurship with education\, he equips students to explore societal value creation through STEM and thrive in an AI-driven world. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the STEM Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nLocoRobo is a leading provider of modern STEM\, Computer Science\, AI\, and CTE solutions designed to inspire creativity and prepare students for the careers of the future. Founded and led by educators and researchers\, our mission is to empower K-12 teachers with hands-on tools\, cutting-edge curriculum\, and dedicated support to bring real-world coding\, robotics\, drones\, and AI into their classrooms. \nBacked by rigorous academic research and built for flexibility\, LocoRobo’s pathways simplify STEM education while aligning with key standards. From introductory STEM to advanced AI\, our curriculum fosters critical thinking\, problem-solving\, and innovation in every student. With an all-in-one approach combining hardware\, software\, curriculum\, and teacher support\, LocoRobo ensures that educators can focus on what matters most: teachers and their students. Join thousands of schools worldwide in shaping the next generation of innovators with LocoRobo. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/stem20250226/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,STEM/STEAM,Student Engagement and Motivation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250226-stem-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T190000 DTSTAMP:20250219T150603Z CREATED:20250204T153130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T150603Z UID:8326411-1740506400-1740510000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:CANCELED: Teaching Branding and Trademarks in the Classroom: Real-World Tips to Inspire Students DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mabel Owens\, Master Teacher of Invention and Intellectual Property\, STEMisED; and Dr. Kathleen Lanman\, Educational Program Specialist\, United States Patent and Trademark Office \nSponsored by EquIP HQ \nThis edWebinar has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAre you ready to help your students understand the significance of trademarks in today’s business world? In this interactive edWebinar\, we will guide educators on how to help students create their own brands while teaching trademark principles. Discover how to effectively integrate trademark education into your curriculum and learn creative approaches to engage students in discussions about branding\, intellectual property\, and innovation. We will share resources\, lesson ideas\, and real-world examples that make trademark concepts accessible and exciting. \nJoin us to transform your classroom into a hub for branding knowledge and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs! This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMabel Owens is a USPTO Master Teacher of Invention and Intellectual Property dedicated to educating and exciting teachers about the benefits of invention education. Mabel started her career in the consumer-product industry\, serving as the VP of business development for a publicly traded company. While in the business world\, Mabel began to reimagine education\, determined for schools to better showcase career pathways\, transdisciplinary thinking\, and real-world applications. Mabel has over a decade of experience in education and has received multiple national awards for her innovative teaching in STEM\, art\, invention\, and entrepreneurship. \n \nDr. Kathleen Lanman is an Education Program Specialist in the Office of Education at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Prior to joining the USPTO\, Dr. Lanman taught STEM science to middle-grade students and worked with Georgia Tech InVenture Prize to bring professional development directly to teachers in rural parts of the state. Her current role is to bring invention and innovation education to students and teachers nationwide. Dr. Lanman is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University\, where she received her bachelor’s degree in education. She later attended The University of Georgia to study educational leadership\, where she graduated with a master’s degree in 1998 and her doctorate in 2004. She has been recognized regionally and nationally for her innovative teaching methods. \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\nEquIP HQ is brought to you by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in collaboration with Second Avenue Learning. EquIP HQ is an interactive portal that allows learners to engage with exciting challenges\, learn to recognize the value of their own ideas\, and gain confidence in solving real-world problems. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learning20250225/ CATEGORIES:Business Ed and Entrepreneurship,Career Education,Student Engagement and Motivation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250225-learning-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T180000 DTSTAMP:20250313T153253Z CREATED:20241219T234338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T153253Z UID:7971260-1740502800-1740506400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How Leaders Can Support Instruction That Meets Every Learner’s Needs DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Beth Pallister\, Principal\, Chesapeake Public Schools (VA); Dr. Jataune Jones\, Director of Professional & Organizational Development\, Chesapeake Public Schools (VA); Christine Barford\, Former Principal\, Senior Partnerships Consultant\, Modern Classrooms Project; and Robert Barnett\, Former Educator\, Co-Founder\, Modern Classrooms Project \nSponsored by The Modern Classrooms Project \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDo the students in your community have different needs? In a diverse world\, that’s inevitable\, and it can feel impossible for a teacher or school to meet every learner’s needs at once. But there are evidence-based ways to help every student achieve their potential. \nIn this recorded edLeader Panel\, discover classroom-tested techniques that your teachers can use right away to keep each of their students appropriately challenged—and appropriately supported—every day. Former teacher and Modern Classrooms Project Co-founder Robert Barnett explains\, using insights from his new book\, Meet Every Learner’s Needs\, as well as the lessons he has learned from empowering thousands of educators worldwide\, how you can help your teachers: \n\nMake their content more accessible—and free up teacher time during class—by combining concise instructional videos with targeted one-on-one\, small-group\, and whole-class instruction\nLet their students learn at their own paces while collaborating with classmates and building strong relationships through high-quality teacher-student interaction\nEnsure that every student masters key concepts and skills\, preparing them to succeed throughout their academic careers\n\nAfter viewing this edLeader Panel\, you’ll know exactly how to support your teachers in meeting every learner’s needs—and having the tools you need to make that happen. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nWith 26 years in education\, Dr. Beth Pallister has dedicated her career to fostering meaningful student learning experiences and empowering educators. She has served as a middle and high school English teacher\, honing her expertise in curriculum and instruction. Now in her third year as the proud principal of Western Branch Middle School\, Dr. Pallister holds an MCP School Leader certification and is committed to creating learning environments where students thrive through engaging\, authentic learning opportunities. A passionate advocate for teachers\, she works to bring sustainability and joy back to the teaching profession. Dr. Pallister believes that happy\, well-supported teachers create classrooms where students achieve their highest potential. \n \nWith over 25 years in education\, Dr. Jataune Jones is a passionate educator and leader dedicated to empowering teachers and administrators to meet the diverse needs of students. She has served as a teacher\, assistant principal\, staff development administrator\, and principal\, and currently holds the position of Director of Professional and Organizational Development. \nA Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar and National School Reform Certified Coach\, Dr. Jones specializes in educational coaching\, grant writing\, strategic planning\, and professional development. She recently spearheaded the design and implementation of a districtwide coaching model and a professional development framework that foster district cohesion\, improve student outcomes\, and elevate leadership practices. \nCommitted to lifelong learning\, Dr. Jones thrives on collaborating with stakeholders to solve complex educational challenges. Outside of work\, she enjoys traveling\, beach outings\, and time with family\, friends\, and her lively twin Chihuahuas. Her expertise\, dedication\, and visionary leadership inspire transformative change in education. \n \nChristine Barford is a former teacher\, principal\, and leadership coach. After leading both urban and rural schools\, Christine supported schools and districts in implementing blended\, self-paced\, mastery-based instruction for several years\, observing classrooms and helping district leaders drive towards student-centered instructional practices. \n \nRobert Barnett co-founded the Modern Classrooms Project\, which has empowered 80\,000+ educators in 180+ countries to meet every learner’s needs. Before that\, he taught math\, computer science\, English\, social studies\, and law\, from the middle-school to university levels\, at public and private schools in the U.S. and abroad. He is the author of Meet Every Learner’s Needs: Redesigning Instruction So All Students Can Succeed and he hopes his children will learn in Modern Classrooms someday! \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching All Students community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe Modern Classrooms Project empowers educators to implement a self-paced\, mastery-based instructional model that leverages technology to foster human connection\, authentic learning\, and social-emotional growth. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/inclusiveeducation20250225/ CATEGORIES:Blended Learning,Differentiated Instruction,Personalized Learning,Student Achievement,Student Agency and Voice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250225-inclusiveeducation-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T170000 DTSTAMP:20250225T220431Z CREATED:20250122T210003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T220431Z UID:8205507-1740499200-1740502800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Making Vocabulary Instruction Practical\, Powerful\, and Playful\, All Across the Day DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Lucy Calkins\, Robinson Professor of Literacy at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, Founding Director at The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower\, and Senior Author of Units of Study in Writing\, Reading\, and Phonics; and Katy Wischow\, Staff Developer\, The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower \nSponsored by The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nVocabulary is the cornerstone of literacy and knowledge building\, but integrating robust word learning into daily instruction can be a challenge. In this edWebinar\, join experts from The Reading & Writing Project to explore actionable strategies for embedding vocabulary and morphology instruction into your teaching practice. \nLearn how to select high-leverage words from shared texts and experiences to maximize students’ vocabulary growth. Discover quick\, engaging ways to introduce new words and help students use them repeatedly in meaningful contexts. Viewers experience lively activities and games that make vocabulary practice fun and effective\, ensuring students truly “own” their new words. \nThe edWebinar also dives into the power of morphology—teaching word parts like roots and affixes—to unlock vocabulary and support reading comprehension. Viewers see how these lessons can fit seamlessly into their existing workshop structures\, from read-alouds to writing instruction. \nThroughout the session\, viewers gain insights from the latest research and practical examples of how teachers successfully build vocabulary instruction into their classrooms. Walk away with tools to help students grow their vocabulary\, deepen their understanding of ideas\, and confidently express their own powerful thoughts. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Lucy Calkins is the Founding Director of The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower. She’s been on the faculty at Teachers College\, Columbia University for over four decades\, as both the Co-director of the Literacy Specialist Program and as the Richard Robinson Professor of Children’s Literature. Dr. Calkins has written 50+ books\, including the widely adopted Units of Study curriculum. Dr. Calkins began her career as a teacher for elementary\, middle\, and high school students\, then joined Don Graves as a researcher on the National Institute of Education’s first major study of children as writers. That research has been credited with transforming the teaching of writing\, bringing writing workshops\, which were once the province of college classrooms\, into K-8 classrooms. For decades since then\, Dr. Calkins has devoted most of her time to leading organizations that aim to support best practices in the teaching of reading and writing. \n \nKaty Wischow is a Staff Developer with The Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower. More than a decade ago\, Katy found her own way to her very first Reading & Writing Project Summer Institute\, where she decided she absolutely had to have the Units of Study curriculum. Soon\, she’d transformed her Newark\, NJ middle school classroom into a flourishing writing workshop; her students’ passionate response led Katy to enroll in the Literacy Specialist Program at Teachers College\, Columbia University. Katy has co-authored the book Unlocking the Power of Classroom Talk\, co-written several Units of Study\, and authored the Ida and Jake series in the Jump Rope Readers. Katy is deeply interested in grammar\, writing professionally\, supporting teachers’ writing lives\, and building strong learning cultures in schools and classrooms. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThe Reading & Writing Project at Mossflower was created out of the pioneering work that Lucy Calkins began over 40 years ago. Inspired by her research\, she developed innovative curricula and methods that transformed the way children learned to write. For decades since\, she has worked with educators to help students become what she always knew them to be: proficient and enthusiastic writers\, readers\, and thinkers. \nToday\, RWP-M remains deeply rooted in this experience\, while also holding true to this a spirit of innovation and continuous learning. Lucy Calkins and her team author the Units of Study in Reading\, Writing\, and Phonics and several series of engaging decodable texts. More than authors of curricula\, at its core\, RWP-M is a community of practice\, a think tank\, and a professional development organization dedicated to transforming the way students learn to read\, write\, and think. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20250225/ CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,Literacy,Reading Skills,Student Engagement and Motivation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250225-teach2read-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T160000 DTSTAMP:20250225T205752Z CREATED:20250130T144124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T205752Z UID:8257833-1740495600-1740499200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Science for All: Classroom and Curriculum Strategies to Reach All Students DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jaylyn Williams\, Lead Professional Learning Specialist\, STEM\, Amplify; and Isaac Stauffer\, Associate Director\, Professional Development\, Strategy and Delivery\, STEM\, Amplify \nSponsored by Amplify Science \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEvery student is different\, yet we are often charged with using the same curriculum for each one. And too often educators are stretched for time and strapped for resources when it comes to science class. So how do we make sure we’re still able to effectively engage and reach all students? \nJoin Amplify’s Jaylyn Williams\, Lead STEM Professional Learning Specialist\, and Isaac Stauffer\, Associate Director of STEM Professional Development\, as they walk through key characteristics and tools to look for in a science curriculum and specific strategies to ensure you are connecting to all students in science class. \nWhile all educators are welcome\, this recorded edWebinar is of particular interest to K-8 science teachers\, leaders\, and curriculum coaches. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJaylyn Williams is a Lead Professional Learning Specialist at Amplify with eight years of experience working in the field of education. As an Amplify Professional Learning Specialist (PLS)\, Jaylyn facilitates professional learning for teachers\, school administrators\, and district-level leaders to support implementation. Additionally\, she coaches science teachers throughout the school year\, observing\, providing feedback\, and creating action plans with educators. Prior to joining Amplify in 2022\, Jaylyn was a sixth-grade science teacher in Washington\, D.C.\, and supported fellow teachers with her district’s adoption of Amplify Science. \n \nIsaac Stauffer has been in education for over 10 years\, holding many instructional roles in the K-5 grade band as a teacher\, both general education and co-taught\, as well as a content specialist\, alongside coaching extracurricular activities to all ages. He has also worked for curriculum publishers\, spending the last five-plus years diving into the Next Generation Science Standards. Isaac now builds professional development services and sessions considering best practices for implementation of high-quality instructional materials. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Next Generation Scientists community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAmplify is dedicated to collaborating with educators to create learning experiences that are rigorous and riveting for all students. Teaching is always challenging\, often exhausting\, and sometimes exhilarating. At Amplify\, we want teachers to experience more exhilaration—more great classroom moments\, more great days when you’re reminded why you became a teacher. Whether you teach literacy\, science\, or math\, we create high-quality programs that make it easier for you to deliver inspiring\, impactful lessons that celebrate and develop the brilliance of your students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/science20250225/ CATEGORIES:Differentiated Instruction,STEM/STEAM,Student Engagement and Motivation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250225-science-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T180000 DTSTAMP:20250224T230227Z CREATED:20250127T192247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T230227Z UID:8235299-1740416400-1740420000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Overcoming Math Aversion with AI: Inclusive Strategies to Empower All Students (Rebroadcast) DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bonnie Nieves\, Educator and Founder\, Educate On Purpose; Jeremy Vrtis\, Math Teacher and Technology Coach\, Lyons Township High School (IL); and Paul Burzynski\, Founder\, Smartschool \nSponsored by Smartschool \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 recorded edWebinar\, learn how to help students move past their aversion to math by building a growth mindset\, promoting equity\, and creating an inclusive classroom environment. Math aversion often stems from early negative experiences\, societal stereotypes\, and feelings of exclusion. This session equips you with practical strategies to create a positive\, inclusive math culture in the age of AI where all students feel capable and supported. \nThrough a dynamic discussion between two experienced educators\, viewers gain insights into proven strategies for building resilience\, fostering a sense of belonging\, and encouraging all students to engage confidently with math. The discussion includes a look at how AI can serve as a valuable tool in personalizing support\, creating a safe space for practice and enhancing accessibility in math instruction\, empowering students who may have struggled in traditional settings to thrive. \nWe explore approaches that address diverse learning needs and embrace culturally responsive practices while leveraging the growing impact of AI to ensure every student sees themselves as a mathematician. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nBonnie Nieves is an educator and consultant with a passion for blending science education\, literacy\, and artificial intelligence to enhance student engagement. She is the author of Be Awesome on Purpose and founder of Educate On Purpose Professional Learning Services. Bonnie coaches teachers in STEM education\, developing culturally responsive teaching routines and empowering them to integrate AI tools and literacy strategies. She is on a mission to ensure that every teacher knows they have the ability to provide authentic learning for every student that prepares students for a dynamic and interconnected world. \n \nJeremy Vrtis has dedicated 27 years to high school math education\, focusing on helping students who struggle with mathematics find success. For the past 20 years\, he has also served as an instructional coach\, specializing in using technology to create engaging and effective learning experiences. Jeremy holds master’s degrees in three different fields: curriculum and instruction\, school leadership\, and technology in education\, underscoring his commitment to lifelong learning and innovation. He also enjoys sharing his expertise as an adjunct professor\, teaching aspiring teachers about integrating technology in education. In his free time\, Jeremy stays active coaching his daughter’s softball team and cheering on his other daughter at various karate tournaments. \n\n \nPaul Burzynski is a co-founder of Smartschool\, an AI-powered educational platform that provides personalized math coaching. Smartschool is an AI teaching assistant for K-12 math teachers\, automatically grading students’ handwritten work and delivering instant\, personalized feedback. With seven years of experience as a math tutor\, Paul understands the impact personalized support can have on a student’s learning journey. Today\, he’s dedicated to bringing accessible and effective math support to every classroom. Prior to joining Smartschool\, Paul earned a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Cambridge and worked as an AI Research Engineer at Google. He later served as CTO for AI-focused startups\, where he led teams in building and scaling advanced AI technologies to solve real-world challenges. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nSmartschool is an AI teaching assistant for K-12 math educators\, capable of grading student work and providing instant\, personalized feedback. Our mission is to bridge learning gaps in every classroom with AI-driven tools for teachers and students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20250224/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Culturally Responsive Teaching,Equity,Growth Mindset and Culture,Mathematics,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250123-smartschool-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T170000 DTSTAMP:20250224T215724Z CREATED:20250116T164843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T215724Z UID:8146176-1740412800-1740416400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Embracing the Science of Reading in Early Learning While Preserving Play DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Nika Fabienke\, Former Educator\, Senior Director\, Curriculum\, Age of Learning; and Dr. Stanley Diih\, Former Educator\, Early Childhood Curriculum Specialist\, Age of Learning \nSponsored by Age of Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe Science of Reading offers powerful tools for literacy success\, but for our youngest students\, it’s also about fostering early reading skills while celebrating their love of curiosity and play. View this edWebinar as we explore strategies for embedding foundational literacy instruction into developmentally appropriate\, engaging environments. \nDiscover how to: \n\nImplement Science of Reading approaches to meet the developmental needs of our youngest learners\nIdentify which aspects of PreK instruction should be preserved as children get ready for kindergarten\nCarefully plan to ensure students spend time with the skills and content needed to grow into motivated\, confident readers\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to early learning teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Nika Fabienke is the Senior Director\, Curriculum at Age of Learning\, where she leads teams that design curricula and learning experiences for the digital environment. Prior to Age of Learning\, Dr. Fabienke was a teacher\, district curriculum specialist\, and educational consultant. She has helped teachers and administrators bring rigorous\, research-based\, culturally responsive instruction to young learners. She earned a Master of Education in curriculum and instruction from Chapman University and a Doctor of Education in teacher education in multicultural settings (TEMS) from the University of Southern California. Dr. Fabienke combines practical knowledge from the classroom\, road-tested wisdom from professional development work\, and formal academic understanding of science of how children learn. \n \nIn his role as Early Childhood Curriculum Specialist at Age of Learning\, Dr. Stanley Diih is responsible for developing learning experiences designed to engage early learners in multidisciplinary exploration\, as well as constructing learning standards and objectives for early childhood\, ages two to four. Prior to joining Age of Learning\, Dr. Diih served as a lead teacher at the Early Childhood Research Center in Buffalo\, NY\, where he designed and implemented learning experiences for children birth to eight years old and studied the cognitive\, socio-emotional\, and physical development of this age group. Dr. Diih received his Doctor of Education and his Master of Education with a concentration in early childhood education from the University at Buffalo. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Early Childhood Learning Solutions community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAge of Learning® is the leading education technology innovator\, creating engaging and effective learning resources to help children build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. Our research-based digital education programs have been developed by an experienced team of education experts and have proven efficacy in increasing children’s learning gains. The company’s school solutions programs include My Math Academy®\, an adaptive\, personalized program proven to significantly accelerate math learning outcomes\, and My Reading Academy™\, an adaptive program designed to help young learners build a foundation for reading comprehension and literacy and become fluent readers. With over 10 billion learning activities completed by more than 50 million children worldwide\, Age of Learning is a global leader in efforts to advance equity\, access\, and opportunity for all children. To learn more about Age of Learning\, visit www.AgeofLearning.com. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20250224/ CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Early Literacy,PreK-K Programs,Reading Skills,Science of Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250224-earlychildhood-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T170000 DTSTAMP:20250221T185409Z CREATED:20250204T144849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T185409Z UID:8325076-1740067200-1740070800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How Can AI Help You Build Interactive STEM Lessons Students Love? DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kerry Richmond\, K-12 STEM Specialist and Account Executive\, JoVE; and Shauna Carlson\, AI Integration Specialist and Marketing Director\, JoVE \nSponsored by JoVE \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDiscover how to revolutionize your STEM classroom with the power of generative AI tools like ChatGPT\, seamlessly integrated with engaging video content. This recorded edWebinar provides actionable insights and hands-on demonstrations to help middle and high school educators and administrators create interactive\, standards-aligned STEM lessons that captivate students and enhance learning outcomes. Learning objectives include: \n\nUnderstand the role of generative AI in STEM education\, including its capabilities for lesson planning\, question generation\, and content adaptation\nLearn how to integrate videos into your teaching plans to align with curriculum goals and simplify complex concepts\nExplore practical case studies demonstrating AI-assisted lesson creation tailored for diverse student-learning levels\n\nViewers will leave with a clear understanding of how to use AI tools to save preparation time\, personalize instruction\, and foster inquiry-based learning. Viewers will also receive examples of interactive activities\, quizzes\, and experiment guides created with AI and various resources. \nThis recorded edWebinar is perfect for middle and high school educators looking to enhance their teaching efficiency and engagement. By viewing\, you’ll gain access to five free JoVE videos\, guides\, and template ideas to start transforming your lessons immediately. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring innovation to your STEM classroom. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKerry Richmond is a dedicated K-12 STEM Specialist and Account Executive at JoVE with a passion for enhancing science education. She holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in educational leadership and administration and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in secondary education and teaching from Concord University. Kerry spent nearly 15 years as a high school science teacher in Mercer County Schools\, West Virginia before serving as a Math and Science Coordinator for the West Virginia Board of Education. With extensive experience in developing and implementing STEM curricula\, she collaborates with educators to integrate innovative teaching strategies and resources into classrooms\, aiming to improve student outcomes in STEM subjects. In her current role\, she supports teachers and administrators in creating dynamic\, interactive learning environments that inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. \n \nShauna Carlson is an AI Integration Specialist and Marketing Director at JoVE\, leading the K-12 marketing team. An early adopter of AI\, she has leveraged it extensively in both her professional and personal life. Shauna uses AI to develop campaigns\, draft presentations\, write emails and advertisements\, and streamline workflows. At home\, she applies AI to help her kids with math homework and tackle everyday challenges. Her innovative approach to AI integration showcases its potential to enhance efficiency\, creativity\, and engagement in education and beyond. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Artificial Intelligence in Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nJoVE helps teachers save time while driving student success with engaging STEM videos that captivate and accelerate learning. With a library of 3\,500+ videos\, JoVE makes lesson planning easy by providing high-quality\, ready-to-use resources that seamlessly integrate into your curriculum. These visually rich\, real-world demonstrations enhance comprehension\, spark curiosity\, and boost student outcomes—all while reducing prep time. Whether you need to introduce complex concepts\, reinforce learning\, or create interactive lessons\, JoVE makes teaching easier and more effective. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ai20250220/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,STEM/STEAM,Student Engagement and Motivation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250220-ai-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T160000 DTSTAMP:20250609T175002Z CREATED:20250129T160747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T175002Z UID:8250629-1740063600-1740067200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Promoting Adult Resilience: Building Your Bounce DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Nefertiti Poyner\, Early Childhood Specialist and National Trainer\, Devereux Center for Resilient Children\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. \nResilient children need resilient adults. Sadly\, too many adults caring for young children face stress and burnout and are struggling to show up each and every day with a resilient mindset. It does NOT have to be this way! \nIn this edWebinar\, Nefertiti Poyner\, Ed.D.\, Early Childhood Specialist and National Trainer at the Devereux Center for Resilient Children\, takes you to a place of greater strength and determination. The focus is on YOUR resilience\, YOUR well-being\, and YOUR overall health and happiness. You learn simple strategies that can reduce your stress and increase your ability to focus\, to be patient\, to show empathy\, to feel capable\, to set limits\, and to feel joy. These simple strategies are not magic bullets that make stress and burnout go away\, but they are research-based tools that you can start using immediately. \nYou leave this session with energy\, enthusiasm\, and a commitment to make a few positive changes in your life that lead to greater happiness and fulfillment and will undoubtedly resonate in the work you do every day with children\, families\, teams\, and communities. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK through elementary teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nNefertiti Poyner\, Ed.D.\, Early Childhood Specialist and National Trainer\, received her undergraduate degree from Virginia State University\, her graduate degree from Chestnut Hill College in Pennsylvania\, and her Doctor of Education degree from Walden University. Prior to joining the Devereux Center for Resilient Children\, Dr. Poyner worked as a preschool and kindergarten teacher in the city of Philadelphia. Since joining DCRC in 2002\, Dr. Poyner has provided professional development and presentations that focus on educating parents\, teachers\, and administrators on the importance of paying attention to not only how children perform academically but also how they feel\, socially and emotionally. Dr. Poyner has co-authored two resources—Building Your Bounce: Simple Strategies for a Resilient You and the award-winning Socially Strong\, Emotionally Secure: 50 Activities to Promote Resilience in Young Children. \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 (coming in 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/classroommanagement20250220/ CATEGORIES:Classroom Management and Practices,Educator Self-Care and Wellness,Growth Mindset and Culture,School Culture/Climate,Social-Emotional Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250220-classroommanagement-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T150000 DTSTAMP:20250220T200239Z CREATED:20250204T134310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T200239Z UID:8322752-1740060000-1740063600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Strengthening Human Skills for Student Success: How Districts Can Meet Critical Student Needs DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sheridan Doerr\, Vice President of Marketing and Client Relations\, Committee for Children\nModerated by Joany Higgins\, Field Marketing Specialist\, Committee for Children \nSponsored by Second Step \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDistricts are facing hard decisions about how to invest their limited resources. When facing budget cuts or limitations\, district leaders must prioritize essential spending that directly impacts student learning and well-being. Unlike other solutions\, there is one comprehensive approach that is easy\, accessible\, cost effective\, and research based that will move the needle on these key district and school priorities simultaneously: building and strengthening human skills. \nRecent data shows that participation in research-based life skills curricula can improve students’ social-emotional skills\, attitudes\, behaviors\, school climate\, safety\, peer relationships\, school functioning\, and academic achievement. Educators can also see the direct impact on their classroom climate and student behavior. Through training\, classroom tools\, schoolwide supports\, leader resources\, and explicit instruction\, life skills programming can ensure everyone in the school community is successful. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn how universal school-based human skills development programs can help remediate issues—including chronic absenteeism\, school safety\, and mental health problems—and how the loss of these supports could translate to increased costs associated with student behavioral issues and readiness to learn. Discover how investing in strengthening students’ human skills can help districts ensure critical student needs are met while also supporting school culture\, belonging\, and safety\, improving academics\, increasing educator well-being\, and reducing challenging behavior. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders of all grade levels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nSheridan Doerr serves as Committee for Children’s Vice President of Marketing and Client Relations\, overseeing strategies in marketing\, customer care\, and client retention. She has deep expertise in driving go-to-market planning and implementation\, driving product growth\, and developing strategic partnerships\, specifically in the education space. Throughout her 20-year career\, Sheridan has held a variety of executive leadership positions in curriculum publishing and distribution\, assessment content creation and implementation\, and edtech software solutions focused on digital security\, safety\, and well-being. Like many on their team\, Sheridan began her career in the public school system\, first as a teacher and later as a learning resource center director. \nSheridan says her SEL superpower is social awareness\, which she uses to understand and lead her internal teams and to connect with educators and administrators. Sheridan describes herself as an educator at heart and by trade and a problem-solver who seeks to learn and engage with people to help students have the best educational experiences possible. Sheridan holds a Master of Education (MEd) in education leadership from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in elementary education and mathematics from Northeastern State University. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nThrough her initial work as an Education Partnerships Manager at Committee for Children\, Joany Higgins partnered with school districts across the country to help them positively transform the social-emotional well-being of their students\, educators\, and school communities through sustainable implementation of high-quality\, explicit instruction SEL. As a Field Marketing Specialist\, she now uses this insight to help tell the story of Second Step’s positive impact in classrooms across the country. Joany holds a B.A. in political science from Saint Michael’s College in Vermont and a master’s in public administration and a certificate in nonprofit management from Villanova University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nCommittee for Children is a nonprofit on a mission to ensure children everywhere can thrive emotionally\, socially\, and academically. Today\, our social-emotional learning (SEL) and child safety programs reach more than 24.4 million children worldwide. Our Second Step® SEL programs include curricula for Early Learning through Grade 8\, with additional offerings for out-of-school time and K–12 staff. These research-based programs are designed to help students and adults strengthen social-emotional skills like empathy\, resilience\, and managing emotions to build a more positive\, supportive school climate. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20250220/ CATEGORIES:Classroom Management and Practices,School Culture/Climate,Social-Emotional Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250220-sel-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T140000 DTSTAMP:20250228T145856Z CREATED:20250121T142642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T145856Z UID:8183675-1740056400-1740060000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Unlocking Your Team's Potential Series: The 3 T’s for Impactful Leadership (Session 2) DESCRIPTION:Presented by Valery Dragon\, School Improvement Strategist and VP of Strategic Partnerships\, UnboundEd \nSponsored by UnboundEd \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nSession two of this two-part edWebinar series for leaders focuses on time allocation and team structures. \nLeaders are charged with “putting it all together”: how the community teams\, how time is spent\, and the selection of collective tools—the three T’s. Explore how internal coherence—aligning your team’s “how”—can drive greater results and clarity in your organization. This edWebinar series is designed to help leaders align their priorities and their most pressing challenges to a problem of coherence. Specifically\, you learn: \n\nPractical strategies to align your resources and goals\nAn actionable framework to strengthen internal coherence\nTools to empower your team for greater impact\n\nIn session two\, we cover: \n\nUnpacking time allocation and team structures\n\nThe role of time as a critical resource\nHow team structures support (or hinder) coherence\n\n\nConducting the three T’s audit\n\nTeam: Evaluating roles\, dynamics\, and alignment with goals\nTime: Identifying inefficiencies in scheduling and task prioritization\nTools: Assessing the effectiveness of tools in enabling collaboration\n\n\nStrategies for coherence in time and team management\n\nBest practices for balancing team structures and time allocation\nPractical solutions for streamlining internal coherence\n\n\nAction planning\n\nDefining your next steps to strengthen internal coherence\nResources for continued learning and growth\n\n\n\nDon’t let your team’s potential go untapped—join us in the journey toward results-driven leadership. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders. \nView session one here. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nValery Dragon\, VP of Strategic Partnerships at UnboundEd\, has worked for over a decade in the Washington\, D.C. area as an ELL specialist\, language teacher\, and instructional coach before leading a PK-8 school as a principal. Both New Leaders and RELAY trained\, she then transitioned to a national organization as a managing director of instructional support to focus on leadership actions and practices. In this role\, Valery crafted development for leaders through targeted improvement cycles anchored in operationalizing instructional improvement plans\, auditing systems\, and structures through the lens of internal coherence and equity\, as well as modeling and developing coaching practices anchored in content-specific pedagogy. It is Valery’s belief that fidelity to our mission will empower educators to own their input in school-based outcomes and allow them to intentionally launch their influence as change agents in hopes that their affirmed identities and leveraged leadership position them to build a strong coalition for change. \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 evidence-informed\, engaging\, affirming\, and meaningful grade-level instruction. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20250220/ CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250220-leadership-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T170000 DTSTAMP:20251106T172722Z CREATED:20250207T181802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T172722Z UID:8373492-1739980800-1739984400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Teaching Women’s History Through Music with TeachRock DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dayna Orlak\, Teacher\, Waldwick High School (NJ); and Gina Machado\, 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. \nWomen’s history is American history\, and women musicians have played a vital role in shaping it. From Aretha Franklin’s powerful anthem “Respect\,” which became a rallying cry for both women’s and civil rights\, to Margo Price’s thought-provoking song “Pay Gap\,” which highlights gender-based wage disparity\, women in music have been at the forefront of social change\, using their artistry and activism to make a lasting impact. \nView this recorded edWebinar with TeachRock for a media-rich exploration of the first\, second\, and third waves of the women’s rights movement and a discussion of how music has amplified women’s voices throughout history\, inspiring change and shaping cultural movements. This session equips educators with lessons and free resources to connect music and women’s history in their classrooms using TeachRock’s CNN Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History lesson collection. \nThis edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \nView all of the recent TeachRock edWebinars. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDayna Orlak has been a middle and high school social studies teacher in New Jersey since 2000. Over the past 18 years\, she has specialized in teaching the History of American Popular Culture and all academic levels of United States History\, grades 10 through 12\, with a focus on arts integration. Dayna has designed and facilitated a variety of professional development workshops for TeachRock and other state and national organizations. \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 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. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\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/socialstudies20250219/ CATEGORIES:Arts in Education,Culturally Responsive Teaching,Social Studies and Civics,TeachRock ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250219-socialstudies-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T160000 DTSTAMP:20250219T210820Z CREATED:20250122T144313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T210820Z UID:8197559-1739977200-1739980800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Future of CTE: Modernizing Career Education with the New Career Clusters Framework DESCRIPTION:Presented by David Smith\, CTE Director\, Luling High School (TX); Nicholaus D. Sutherland\, Vice President of High School Partnership Development\, Lincoln Technical Institute; and Steve Southwick\, Director of Product Management\, Savvas CTE\, Savvas Learning Company \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. \nThe National Career Clusters® Framework has guided career and technical education (CTE) since 2002. Yet\, over the past two decades\, smartphones\, AI\, and other technologies have transformed the way we work. New careers—and entirely new industries—have emerged\, while existing careers now require new skills. To keep pace with these changes\, Advance CTE introduced a comprehensive update to the Career Clusters Framework in October 2024. \nView this edWebinar for a closer look at the Modernized National Career Clusters Framework and how it will impact educators\, students\, and the future of CTE. Viewers learn: \n\nThe four major changes to the Career Clusters Framework\nThe 12 essential skills students need to thrive in any modern career\nHow the new framework can help students identify career paths that align with their interests and values\nHow the new framework prepares students to work in emerging industries\, like robotics and clean energy\n\nMiddle and high school educators\, administrators\, and school counselors who want to understand how to align their CTE programs with the evolving needs of today’s students and tomorrow’s workforce are encouraged to view this recorded edWebinar. \nThe Career Clusters logo and its extensions are registered trademarks of Advance CTE. Our use of them does not imply an affiliation with or endorsement by Advance CTE. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDavid Smith is the CTE Director and Teacher at Luling High School in Texas. With over 25 years of experience in education\, David is passionate about equipping students with skills for lifelong success and has spent the last decade designing and implementing programs that support high school career pathways. Previously\, David taught construction technology\, engineering\, architecture design\, and welding at Seminole ISD\, developing innovative multi-level curricula for classroom and online instruction. \n \nNicholaus Sutherland is an accomplished leader with over 19 years of experience driving innovation in education management\, workforce development\, and strategic planning. Known for his visionary leadership\, Nicholaus has consistently delivered results by aligning educational programs with industry demands\, creating pipelines of career-ready\, skilled professionals\, and empowering teams to achieve excellence. In his current role as Vice President of High School Partnership Development with Lincoln Technical Institute\, Nicholaus creates intentional Career Connected partnerships between Secondary and Post Secondary institutions that creates bright futures for students. \n \nSteve Southwick is Director of CTE Product Management at Savvas Learning Company\, where he leads the development of programs designed to engage and prepare secondary students for post-high school success. Prior to this role\, Steve founded Pointful Education\, an innovative CTE curriculum provider. He has also served as an online instructor\, teaching university-level entrepreneurship courses. Before launching Pointful Education\, Steve spent a decade in the investment industry\, focusing on education companies. He holds a master’s degree from University of Chicago and a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Career\, Technical\, and Adult Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \n\n \n\n \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/cte20250219/ CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Career Education,College and Career Readiness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250219-cte-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T150000 DTSTAMP:20250219T195805Z CREATED:20250129T225240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T195805Z UID:8254224-1739973600-1739977200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Give Hope to Struggling Adolescent Readers: Equip Teachers for Fluency Development DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Carolyn Brown\, Adjunct Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders\, University of Iowa\, and Co-Founder\, Foundations in Learning; Jennifer McDonnell\, Principal\, Prairie Creek Intermediate\, College Community School District (IA); and Angelia Hoyer\, Partner Success and Professional Development Lead\, WordFlight \nSponsored by WordFlight\, a Foundations in Learning Solution \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nFor a variety of reasons\, many adolescents coming to intermediate and middle school are disengaging from reading and exhibiting patterns of behavior that are likely to interfere with school success. The reciprocal relationship between developing social-emotional and behavioral skills and reading development is well documented\, as is the importance of early and effective intervention for those students who are below grade level in reading and are disengaging socially and emotionally in the school environment. \nThis edWebinar discusses the reasons students may be disengaging and emphasize the key role that the teacher plays to change the course for these at-risk students\, particularly in the context of intermediate and middle schools. Additionally\, the presenters discuss aspects of the learning process from studies in cognitive science that help students retain\, retrieve\, and generalize knowledge\, with specific links to fluency development. \nThe presenters provide actionable steps for teachers and administrators to recognize frustration points\, identify gaps in basic skills that impact fluency development\, increase student motivation to participate\, and improve student agency as learners and readers. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to grades 3–12 teachers\, reading coaches\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Carolyn Brown has devoted her career to developing tools and testing solutions that optimize language and literacy development for all students. She and her colleagues have received support from the National Institutes of Health\, the Department of Education\, the National Science Foundation\, and the State of Iowa. Dr. Brown received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in speech pathology and audiology from Eastern New Mexico University and her Ph.D. in the same field at University of Iowa. Her areas of specialization are child development\, language acquisition\, and the Science of Reading. \nShe and her husband\, Dr. Jerry Zimmermann\, have co-founded three companies: Breakthrough to Literacy\, the Iowa Language and Literacy Institute\, and Foundations in Learning. Each was organized to advance current science and create solutions to help all children learn to read. She is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Iowa. \n \n \nJennifer McDonnell serves as the proud Principal of Prairie Creek Intermediate\, a vibrant school community dedicated to nurturing the growth and development of approximately 900 fifth- and sixth-grade students. Jennifer has a passion for fostering academic excellence while supporting students during this pivotal stage of early adolescence. Under Jennifer’s leadership\, Prairie Creek Intermediate emphasizes the social and emotional development of every child\, recognizing the importance of cultivating confident\, resilient learners. \nWith a commitment to providing a rigorous and engaging curriculum tailored to diverse learning needs\, Jennifer strives to create an environment where all students can thrive and develop a love for lifelong learning. Jennifer is dedicated to building strong partnerships with families and the community\, believing that collaboration is key to student success. Their vision for Prairie Creek Intermediate is to make every student’s learning journey exciting\, meaningful\, and enriching as they prepare for the next steps in their educational adventure.\n \n \nAngelia Hoyer\, a 34-year veteran of elementary education and leadership\, has helped hundreds of teachers in her home state of Iowa become more effective English language arts educators. Starting her career off in the classroom\, she then became an instructional coach and an elementary school principal in the second-largest district in the state. She coached the teachers in her Title I school to become the best educators they could be through self-reflection\, observation\, leading professional development\, using data\, and leading professional learning communities (PLCs). \nIn 2019\, Angelia became the Curriculum Director for Clear Creek Amana Community Schools\, overseeing eight schools. She continued to coach and train educators as well as oversee districtwide curricula adoption\, coordinate state standardized testing and analysis\, and make curricula and virtual learning more accessible to families during the pandemic. Angelia is currently the Partner Success and Professional Development Lead for WordFlight\, a literacy assessment and intervention solution for grades 2-8 students. In this role\, she helps educators effectively use WordFlight to put students on the pathway to fluency. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nWordFlight is the labor of love from a group of dedicated reading researchers\, authors\, and cognitive scientists who want to help more students learn to read. WordFlight is Foundations in Learning’s flagship offering. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20250219/ CATEGORIES:Learning Loss/Acceleration,Literacy,Reading Skills,Social-Emotional Learning,Student Engagement and Motivation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250219-teach2read-event2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T140000 DTSTAMP:20250219T190244Z CREATED:20250205T135137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T190244Z UID:8344050-1739970000-1739973600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Whole-Child Teaching and Learning: Essential Framework for Learning Differences DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tami Hill-Washington\, Ed.M.\, Executive Director\, MLFC\, Center for Whole-Child Education; and Sarah Carranza\, Elementary & World Language Instructor\, Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching & Learning Innovation\, Arizona State University\nModerated by Barbara Pape\, Senior Director\, Learner Variability Project\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nWhole-child teaching and learning is a transformative approach to education that goes beyond academic instruction. It helps teachers personalize learning by also addressing the social\, emotional\, physical\, and cognitive development of each student. While this approach is effective for all students\, it is particularly critical for students with learning differences. \nIn this edWebinar\, the presenters fully define what it means to teach to the whole child. They also discuss why this holistic approach is especially critical for students with learning differences. A major focus is on moving the research to practice\, as they showcase what whole-child teaching can look like in classrooms. Viewers leave with: \n\nA deep understanding of whole-child theory\nDetails on how whole-child teaching is key for students with learning differences\nSpecific strategies on implementing the whole-child approach to classroom teaching\nAn exploration of how to use the Learner Variability Navigator to understand and implement whole-child classroom practice\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nTami Hill-Washington serves as Executive Director at the Center for Whole-Child Education\, a part of Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation at Arizona State University\, emphasizing the importance of whole-child education as a transformative approach to support children’s learning and development\, rooted in the science of learning that integrates various educational resources and community actions to foster holistic growth in students. Prior to Turnaround\, Tami held a variety of positions within the K-12 system: social studies teacher (grades 5–12)\, dean of students (grades K–4)\, assistant principal (grades K–2)\, and instructional coach consultant. \nPreviously\, Tami worked in a top-performing charter management organization\, Success Academy\, where she was a Dean of Students\, Assistant Principal for K-2\, and Adjunct Professor with Touro College in conjunction with Success Academy’s alternative teacher license program. As an adjunct professor\, she taught graduate students curriculum development and classroom management for students with disabilities (SPED)\, supervised field experiences for general education and SPED grades 1-6\, and supervised teacher practicum in SPED grades 1-6. Tami holds an Ed.M. in educational leadership from Teachers College Columbia University\, an M.A. in education from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota\, and a B.S. in sociology from St. Cloud State University. \n \nSarah Carranza teaches a variety of undergraduate courses in the Elementary Education Department in the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation at Arizona State University\, specializing in the teaching of English language learners. She spent 22 years in Arizona public schools teaching mostly Spanish in middle and high school. She led a world language department for four years and taught Spanish immersion to middle schoolers. She also teaches in the MLFC graduate program\, specializing in world and native language methods\, equity\, and inclusion. She has been with MLFC since 2018. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nBarbara Pape\, Senior Director for the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise\, led a three-year national survey on learner variability and teacher practice\, wrote the paper defining learner variability\, hosts a monthly webinar series\, and co-developed The IEP Project. Previously\, she worked in policy analysis and communications for nonprofits and in the U.S. Senate. Barbara has written for numerous publications\, including The 74\, Getting Smart\, and Parents Magazine\, and was editor of the first electronically delivered education newsletter\, the Daily Report Card. She also produced the Teaching & Learning conference for the National Board\, worked in the communications office for the AFT during President Al Shanker’s tenure\, and headed up government relations for the City Colleges of Chicago. As a first-generation college student\, she earned an Ed.M. at Harvard in reading and literacy and is working on a Ph.D. at the University College London. She launched her career as a middle school language arts teacher. \n\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Personalize Learning for Learner Variability community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n\nDigital Promise is a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner. We work with educators\, researchers\, technology leaders\, and communities to design\, investigate\, and scale innovations that support learners\, especially those who’ve been historically and systematically excluded. Our vision is that every person engages in powerful learning experiences that lead to a life of well-being\, fulfillment\, and economic mobility. For more information\, visit the Digital Promise website and follow Digital Promise for updates. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/personalizedlearning20250219/ CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Differentiated Instruction,Personalized Learning,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250219-personalizedlearning-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260121T033013Z CREATED:20250123T101859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T033013Z UID:8211105-1739894400-1739898000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Build Tomorrow’s Workforce: Create K-12 Education Partnerships With Industry DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Carrie Curtis\, Education Programs Project Manager\, Maritime Industrial Base; and Andrew Crowe\, Founder\, American Manufacturing Renaissance \nSponsored by BuildSubmarines.com \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs the manufacturing sector continues to evolve with new technologies and demands\, there is an urgent need to equip the next generation of workers with the skills required to thrive. This edWebinar delves into the critical role that collaboration between industry and K-12 education plays in shaping the future of manufacturing. \n\nIn this session\, we explore strategies for building effective partnerships that provide students with practical\, hands-on learning experiences\, industry insights\, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. Through successful examples of internships\, apprenticeships\, and curriculum development\, we discuss how educational institutions can better prepare students for careers in manufacturing and engineering\, from advanced robotics and automation to traditional trades. \nViewers learn about creating career pathways that not only focus on technical skills but also emphasize critical thinking\, problem-solving\, and innovation—key qualities that are essential to the modern manufacturing workforce. \nWatch this edWebinar for an engaging discussion on how industry-education partnerships can build a skilled\, future-ready manufacturing workforce. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, school counselors\, and education technology leaders. \n \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Carrie Curtis serves as the Education Programs Project Manager for the Maritime Industrial Base (MIB) Workforce Development Team\, collaborating with partners nationwide to support the U.S. Navy’s mission to build and sustain submarines and surface ships. She leads national scaling efforts of MIB educational programs\, driving workforce development initiatives. Dr. Curtis holds a bachelor’s degree in history\, a master’s degree in teaching history\, and a doctorate in higher education administration. With over 12 years of experience as an educator at both secondary and post-secondary levels\, she has designed multiple curricula focused on career exploration\, technology integration in the classroom\, and literacy development through historical content. Dr. Curtis has a strong background in developing and executing cross-curricular project-based learning and aligning curricula across various educational levels. Her role within the Maritime Industrial Base offers a distinctive platform to further her commitment to supporting students by delivering practical solutions for their success. \n \nFrom teenage father and two-time felon to college graduate\, Andrew (Drew) Crowe\, affectionately known as “The MFG\,” has emerged as one of the most influential and inspiring voices in the manufacturing industry today. In 2022\, Drew embarked on the American Manufacturing Renaissance Tour\, sharing his message and strategies nationwide. He is the former lead professor of Advanced Manufacturing Technology at Ranken Technical College in St. Louis\, Missouri\, where he developed cutting-edge curricula. Drew is now creating digital programs to spread these essential skills globally. An in-demand speaker and consultant\, Drew has keynoted at top manufacturing and workforce conferences across the country. He has consulted on major government contracts and serves on the executive board of the Jane Addams Resource Corporation\, leveraging his expertise to bridge the skills gap. Drew’s systems\, advice\, and ideals have been adopted by technical schools\, community centers\, and leading organizations like Haas and the Maritime Industrial Base. \n\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the College\, Career\, and Life Readiness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n\nBuildSubmarines.com serves as the central hub for recruiting the 140\,000+ workers needed to build and sustain the U.S. Navy’s fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. This platform connects individuals with stable\, impactful career opportunities that directly contribute to the Navy’s ambitious goal of adding three submarines annually—one Columbia-Class and two Virginia-Class—through its “1+2” plan. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ccss20250218/ CATEGORIES:Career Education,College and Career Readiness,Curriculum Development,STEM/STEAM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250218-ccss-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T160000 DTSTAMP:20250218T210106Z CREATED:20250116T144923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T210106Z UID:8142817-1739890800-1739894400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Modifying Math Perspectives: Everything That Can Go Right When Students Get It Wrong DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dan Meyer\, Ph.D.\, Former Educator\, Vice President of User Growth\, Amplify \nSponsored by Amplify Desmos Math \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhen students are at the edge of their ability\, they spend most of their time getting answers wrong. In this session\, we discuss classroom videos\, examine systems of belief\, review curricula\, and develop pedagogies so that teachers can perceive wrong answers as a gift from the student to the class\, rather than something to avoid or quickly correct. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K–12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDan Meyer\, Ph.D. taught high school math to students who didn’t like high school math. He has advocated for better math instruction on CNN\, Good Morning America\, Every Day with Rachael Ray\, and TED.com. He earned his doctorate from Stanford University in math education\, was the Dean of Research at Desmos Classroom\, and is currently the Vice President of User Growth at Amplify\, where he explores the future of math\, technology\, and learning. Dr. Meyer has worked with teachers internationally and in all 50 United States and was named one of Tech & Learning’s 30 Leaders of the Future. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \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/math20250218/ CATEGORIES:Mathematics,STEM/STEAM,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250218-math-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T130000 DTSTAMP:20251001T212210Z CREATED:20250211T090633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T212210Z UID:8395397-1739880000-1739883600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Impact of Immigration Policy on Schools DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Adam Clark\, Superintendent\, Mt. Diablo Unified School District (CA); Dr. Darneika Watson\, Superintendent\, Glendale Unified School District (CA); and Dr. Antonio Shelton\, Superintendent\, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (CA) \nHosted by CAAASA\, The California Association of African American Superintendents and Administrators \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nAcross the country\, school leaders are facing many challenges and questions as they provide support for students\, families\, and educators impacted by the new immigration and deportation policies. What to do if immigration agents arrive at the school? How do they convince parents to continue to send their children to school when they are afraid to be separated? \nView this recorded edLeader Panel discussion with three California superintendents who are dealing with these issues in their districts: Dr. Adam Clark from Mt. Diablo\, Dr. Darneika Watson from Glendale\, and Dr. Antonio Shelton from Santa Monica-Malibu. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of particular interest to any educator dealing with these challenges. \nThe presenters also provide information on the upcoming CAAASA Conference in Hollywood\, California on March 26 – 28th\, themed “Promoting Black Student Achievement: Programs and Policies to Fulfill the Promise of Brown.” The summit will feature inspiring keynotes by Dr. Bettina Love and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho\, and other distinguished speakers\, along with workshops and sessions designed to empower us with strategies to create more equitable learning environments. The pre-conference events\, including the Unity Women’s Professional Leadership Forum\, Youth Leadership Summit\, and Parent Empowerment Summit\, offer invaluable opportunities to connect\, learn\, and grow. The conference is an opportunity to embrace this year with resilience and determination to uplift every student and community we serve. Learn more and register for the conference here. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nWith over 20 years in education\, Dr. Adam Clark began his career as an elementary teacher in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. After becoming an administrator in Contra Costa County\, he served as a middle school vice principal\, elementary school principal\, middle school principal\, and high school principal. Once he transitioned into the district office\, he served as the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative/Student Services for the Liberty Union High School District and as the Associate Superintendent of Educational Services for the Antioch Unified School District. \nDr. Clark has served as the Superintendent of the Vallejo City Unified School District for two years. He is a visionary and innovative leader\, crafting an ambitious superintendent’s action plan that aligns district resources to better serve student needs. During his time in Vallejo\, he reduced the budget by $18 million\, consolidated school sites\, and worked with stakeholders to pass a $194 million facility bond. Furthermore\, he is focused on improving systems to enhance instructional strategies districtwide. Dr. Clark also partnered with the Solano County Office of Education and the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence to support these efforts. Currently\, Dr. Clark serves as Superintendent of Mt. Diablo Unified School District in Concord\, CA. \n \nDr. Darneika Watson\, Superintendent of Glendale Unified School District\, is an intelligent\, dedicated\, talented\, creative\, and enthusiastic individual known for her hard work and integrity. She graduated from the University of California\, Los Angeles\, with a degree in psychology. After completing her undergraduate studies\, she became a bilingual elementary school teacher with the Los Angeles Unified School District. While working as an educator\, Dr. Watson decided to advance her career in education. She earned a Bilingual Cross-Cultural Language Credential\, an Administrative Services Credential\, and a Master of Arts degree from California State University\, Dominguez Hills. \nFollowing her completion of these advanced degrees\, Dr. Watson transitioned into administration. She served as a principal for ten years\, during which time her collaborative efforts led her to be honored as one of the Top 10 Principals in LAUSD in 2006. Dr. Watson also completed a Ph.D. in education from Claremont Graduate University\, focusing her research on understanding and supporting children and youth in foster care. \nDr. Watson has held various leadership roles\, including district coordinator\, administrator\, and executive director. She also worked with the Los Angeles County Office of Education\, providing operational support to small districts. Subsequently\, she joined the Glendale Unified School District\, where she served as the Chief Human Resources and Operations Officer and now holds the position of Superintendent.\n \n \nDr. Antonio Shelton has held the position of Superintendent for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) since July 2023. In his 25 years of educational experience\, 19 have been in leadership\, including serving as assistant principal and principal in Cincinnati\, Ohio\, before joining SMMUSD in 2016 as the Principal of Santa Monica High School. Dr. Shelton then served as Executive Director of Secondary Schools prior to his appointment as Superintendent. \nAs a young educator\, Dr. Shelton taught honors United States and world history along with government and African American history. He has previous experience as an adjunct teacher and facilitator for graduate-level courses in educational leadership\, curriculum development\, social justice\, school finance\, school law\, and human resources administration in education for the University of Cincinnati\, Ohio\, School Administration Academy for Educators. Since moving to the Los Angeles area\, he has concurrently taught instructional improvement for the USC doctorate program in educational leadership prior to assuming the position of SMMUSD Superintendent. \nDr. Shelton holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Hampton University; a Master of Arts in social studies with an emphasis in social studies\, psychology\, political science\, and sociology from Ohio State University; a Master of Arts in educational administration from the University of Cincinnati; and a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Kentucky. \nDr. Shelton is known as a highly intelligent and innovative leader who is constantly seeking to improve educational outcomes for students. He has a deep understanding of the challenges facing TK-12 public education and is committed to finding creative solutions that consider the diverse perspectives of educational partners while maintaining the focus on meeting the needs of all students. His leadership style incorporates care and compassion for others\, fostering a sense of belonging for staff and students while supporting a creative and collaborative learning environment where students and staff members may reach their full potential.\n \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leading for Equity community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators (CAAASA)\, a group of educational leaders\, is committed to identifying and addressing the critical issues in education through public policy relative to the status and performance of African-American students in California. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/equity20250218/ CATEGORIES:ALAS,Equity,Leadership/Administration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250218-equity-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T170000 DTSTAMP:20250212T215217Z CREATED:20250123T000228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T215217Z UID:8208658-1739376000-1739379600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Summer Engagement for Continuous Learning DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Joyce Jamerson\, National Director of Academic Planning and Solution Development\, Scholastic; and Dr. Kelli Cedo\, Senior Director of Early Learning and Title I\, Norfolk Public Schools (VA) \nSponsored by Scholastic Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs educators\, we know that summer break can be a critical period for student learning. Without engaging activities\, students can experience learning loss\, which can have long-term effects on their academic success. \nIn this session\, we explore the importance of summer engagement for continuous learning and discuss practical strategies to help students meet their reading and learning goals. We explore leading industry research\, discuss various challenges districts often faced in summer learning\, and share strategies to address equity and prepare students for the upcoming school year. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and those in summer school roles\, reading intervention roles\, and dropout prevention roles. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Joyce Jamerson is a servant leader who has spent nearly three decades harnessing the transformative power of literacy to educate\, empower\, and inspire individuals. As an award-winning instructional leader\, she has spearheaded initiatives driving student achievement and educational excellence. Dr. Jamerson has developed instructional leadership capacity\, enhanced teaching and learning efficacy\, and fostered engagement among family and community partners. As National Director of Academic Planning and Solution Development for Scholastic\, Dr. Jamerson serves as an invested thought partner sharing the joy\, knowledge\, and insight gained from her diverse career experiences—coming to the planning table to listen\, ideate\, hypothesize\, craft strategic plans that bring life to the vision of educational leaders\, and celebrate successful outcomes. She is a dream catcher and dream maker\, living her blessed life with purpose\, joy\, and a commitment to leveraging education to make a difference in the lives of others. \n \nDr. Kelli Cedo is the Senior Director of Early Learning and Title I at Norfolk Public Schools. She previously served as the Pre-K-12 ELA Curriculum Lead and Principal at Forrest Elementary in Hampton City Schools. Dr. Cedo’s career also includes roles as Title I coordinator\, assistant principal\, literacy coach\, and Family Engagement Liaison at VBCPS. She is an Adjunct Professor at Old Dominion University and has served on the boards of the Virginia Association of Elementary School Principals and the National Association of Federal Program Directors. Dr. Cedo has presented at national conferences and authored articles on equity and literacy\, particularly focusing on year-round learning and outside-of-school time. She supports educators in ensuring all students have access to quality resources and programs. Dr. Cedo holds a master’s in elementary education and an Ed.S. and Ph.D. in educational leadership/supervision from Old Dominion University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Community and Family Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nScholastic Education provides teachers\, families\, and communities with the tools they need to support each and every child with print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12\, expert professional development\, family and community engagement\, and learning supports. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/engagement20250212/ CATEGORIES:Learning Loss/Acceleration,Literacy,Reading Skills,Student Engagement and Motivation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250212-engagement-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T160000 DTSTAMP:20250214T175228Z CREATED:20250119T150502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T175228Z UID:8173161-1739372400-1739376000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Sustaining K-12 DEI Initiatives in a Changing Landscape: Tips\, Tools\, and Strategies DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Keisha Harris\, Principal\, Central School (NJ)\, and Affirmative Action and DEI Officer; Dr. Lori Rhodes\, Associate Superintendent for High Schools\, Stamford Public Schools (CT); and Dr. Erica Silva\, School Improvement Specialist\, Quality Schools and Districts Team\, WestEd\, and Adjunct Assistant Professor\, USC Rossier School of Education\nModerated by Keline Adams\, Director\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\, Penguin Random House \nSponsored by Penguin Random House Education \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features.  \nDiversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) helps create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment where all students feel seen\, valued\, and empowered to succeed\, regardless of their background\, race\, gender\, or ability. With present and emerging threats to enacting DEI practices in K-12 education\, we will engage in a thoughtful discussion on sustaining DEI initiatives in your community. \nJoin us for a transformative edWebinar designed to equip you with practical tools for enhancing DEI in your classroom and school community within current challenges to the education landscape. During this edWebinar\, we: \n\nProvide insights into addressing biases and fostering equity in teaching approaches\nShare best practices to bolster educator confidence in teaching unfamiliar books and materials\nOffer ways to engage in culturally respectful communication with parents and families\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, chief diversity officers\, district leaders\, and family engagement staff. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Keisha Harris is the Principal of Central School in New Jersey\, which currently houses Preschool to Grade 2. She has served in the Glen Ridge Public Schools for over 20 years. In addition\, she has worked as an administrator for every grade level in the district and currently serves as the Affirmative Action and DEI Officer for the school district. \n \nDr. Lori Rhodes currently serves as the Associate Superintendent for High Schools in Stamford Public Schools in Connecticut. She oversees the district’s two large comprehensive high schools\, the magnet school\, and the alternative program. She is currently working to expand secondary programming by increasing pathway and academy offerings in order to better meet students’ needs and increase authentic engagement. Dr. Rhodes has worked in education for almost 30 years\, serving as a bilingual Spanish elementary teacher\, a secondary school history teacher\, an administrator\, and a professor of educational leadership. Dr. Rhodes recently co-authored a book entitled Equitable School Scheduling\, published by Corwin Press. \n \nDr. Erica Silva serves as a School Improvement Specialist on the Quality Schools and Districts Team at WestEd\, a national\, nonpartisan research\, development\, and service agency focused on expanding educational equity. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the USC Rossier School of Education where she teaches courses for pre-service teachers on instructional technology and educational equity in the Master of Arts in Teaching program. Prior to joining WestEd\, Dr. Silva was the Associate Director of K-12 Programs at the USC Race & Equity Center where she coordinated and led professional development with schools and districts across the country to advance racial equity within their organizations. Dr. Silva is also a former elementary and middle school teacher and instructional coach. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nKeline Adams is the Director of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion at Penguin Random House and brings over two decades of experience as a social justice advocate\, educator\, and artist. Before joining the DEI Team at PRH\, Keline worked with Pregnancy Justice for four years to shape programming\, DEIB priorities\, and facilitate endeavors on a national scale. From 2019 through 2021\, she served as Interim Managing Director for DNAWORKS\, an arts-based wellness organization\, working with leadership on their five-year strategic plan to expand impact within the local community. Keline holds a master’s degree in applied theater from CUNY School of Professional Studies where she co-teaches graduate level course intensives centered on anti-racism\, anti-oppression\, and DEIB in the workplace. She is the co-creator of Voice Be Heard!\, a creative arts initiative that empowers Black women writers to connect and share their work through digital and in-person events. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt Penguin Random House Education we believe that all children can learn to read. Access to books is the key to learning to read\, to read proficiently\, and with joy. It is our mission to foster a universal passion for reading by partnering with the greatest authors to create stories and communicate ideas that inform\, entertain\, and inspire students everywhere. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/dei20250212/ CATEGORIES:Culturally Responsive Teaching,Equity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250212-dei-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T150000 DTSTAMP:20250226T184627Z CREATED:20250116T135135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T184627Z UID:8141294-1739368800-1739372400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Leadership Strategies for Reducing Math Anxiety: Active Solutions That Work DESCRIPTION:Presented by Elizabeth Moreland\, Instructional Coach\, Adair-Casey Elementary\, Adair-Casey & Guthrie Center School District; Dr. Molly M. Jameson\, Professor of Psychological Sciences and Director of the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning at the University of Northern Colorado; and James Sanders\, Product Marketing Manager\, Unruly Studios \nSponsored by Unruly Math \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nMath anxiety often hinders student engagement\, confidence\, and achievement. In this recorded edLeader Panel\, discover proven leadership strategies that reduce math anxiety and foster deeper learning through active\, innovative solutions. From decreasing screen time to incorporating movement-based instruction\, learn practical methods to reshape how your school or district approaches math teaching. \nView this recorded edLeader Panel to explore how: \n\nMovement and kinesthetic activities energize math lessons and build student confidence\nCollaborative\, hands-on learning supports a positive growth mindset\nBalancing curriculum demands with active approaches leads to more inclusive classrooms\nLeadership support can fuel teacher buy-in\, empower educators\, and elevate student outcomes\n\nSee firsthand how these strategies bring math to life and help every learner thrive. As a special bonus\, get a demonstration of Unruly Math—an innovative platform designed to transform traditional math instruction into engaging\, movement-driven learning experiences. Equip your team to lead this transformation and watch math anxiety give way to excitement and success. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nElizabeth Moreland is the instructional coach at Adair-Casey Elementary and Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center Junior High in Iowa. Elizabeth is in her 13th year of education. She got her teaching degree from Buena Vista University with endorsements in special education\, reading\, and computer science. Her masters in educational leadership came from Northwest Missouri State University. Elizabeth has helped lead the implementation of Unruly Splats in her district. Outside of school you can find her chasing three children around and attending the many events they are involved in. On the rare occasion she gets a moment of quiet time\, you’ll find her hiking or in a kayak. \n \nDr. Molly M. Jameson is a Professor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado and the Director of UNC’s Center for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning. Her research focuses on math anxiety\, including developing the first scale to assess it in primary-grade students\, now used internationally. Dr. Jameson earned her Ph.D. in educational psychology from Ball State University and joined UNC in 2015. She teaches courses on learning\, assessment\, and psychology\, emphasizing positive emotion and relevance in education. An award-winning educator and researcher\, she is active in multiple professional organizations and editorial boards\, regularly supporting educators and parents in improving math confidence and performance among students. \n \nJames Sanders is the Product Marketing Manager at Unruly Studios\, where he champions the transformative potential of Unruly Math and Unruly Code for K-12 education. With over 15 years of experience in the field\, James has helped introduce tools like Chromebooks\, YouTube for Education\, and Breakout EDU to schools. His efforts focus on empowering educators with innovative strategies to enhance learning and engagement in the classroom. His background in integrating technology into education is complemented by his background as the founder and CEO of Breakout EDU\, a Presidential Innovation Fellow at the White House\, and an Innovation Manager for KIPP Schools. \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 \nUnruly Studios makes STEM learning active\, fun\, and accessible for every student. Their flagship products\, Unruly Splats and Unruly Math\, merge coding\, math\, and physical play to spark engagement and collaboration in any classroom. Through interactive\, movement-based activities\, Unruly Studios empowers learners to build critical STEM skills while having a blast—fostering confidence\, creativity\, and a lifelong love of discovery. Connect with Unruly Studios today to see how you can transform your classroom and watch your students thrive! URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mathskills20250212/ CATEGORIES:Growth Mindset and Culture,Leadership/Administration,Mathematics,Student Achievement,Student Engagement and Motivation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250212-mathskills-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T150000 DTSTAMP:20251001T213005Z CREATED:20250119T025144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T213005Z UID:8171955-1739282400-1739286000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Multilingual Instructional Practices to Promote Access for All Readers DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Margarita Calderón\, Professor Emerita\, Johns Hopkins University; and Amanda Dobbins\, Vice President of Professional Learning Services\, Scholastic \nSponsored by Scholastic Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nLanguage development and vocabulary are key components of knowledge building and reading comprehension\, but what instructional strategies ensure rich content is accessible to multilingual learners? \nView a conversation between multilingual learning expert Dr. Margarita Calderón of Johns Hopkins University and Amanda Dobbins\, Vice President of Professional Learning Services at Scholastic\, about best practices for supporting multilingual learners. You’ll learn how to build comprehension\, boost vocabulary\, and strengthen foundational reading skills. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMargarita Calderón\, Ph.D. is Professor Emerita and Senior Research Scientist at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education. Dr. Calderón’s work in vocabulary\, content knowledge\, and reading comprehension strategies serves as the basis for multilingual learner instruction in the Scholastic Knowledge Library. \n \nVice President of Professional Learning Services Amanda Dobbins leads Scholastic’s talented team of facilitators and coaches. Amanda has extensive experience in education technology and\, for the past 15 years\, has focused on learning design\, management\, and strategy for professional services organizations. Amanda’s favorite part of working at Scholastic and with their partners is generating innovations to address the challenges facing educators\, students\, and families. Amanda pursued studies in TESOL at San Francisco State and Boston University and is an advocate for multilingual learners and newcomers to the U.S. She was born in Tanzania and is currently studying Spanish and Swahili with varying success. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Helping ELL\, ESL\, and Bilingual Students Succeed community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nScholastic Education provides teachers\, families\, and communities with the tools they need to support each and every child with print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12\, expert professional development\, family and community engagement\, and learning supports. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ell20250211/ CATEGORIES:ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Literacy,Reading Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250211-ell-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T180000 DTSTAMP:20250306T224754Z CREATED:20250108T174724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T224754Z UID:8049058-1739206800-1739210400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Data Privacy: A Critical Multi-Stakeholder School District Priority DESCRIPTION:Presented by Stephen Harrell\, Superintendent\, Deer Park Independent School District (TX); Dr. Aaron Spence\, Superintendent\, Loudoun County Public Schools (VA); and Linnette Attai\, Project Director\, Student Data Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)\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 Recording Listen to the Podcast Read 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. \nData privacy is a consistently high priority in any school district setting\, with implications across all facets of school operations. Navigating the ever-changing world of data privacy requires effective processes around school governance\, communications\, and many other school functions. In this recorded edLeader Panel\, three superintendents—whose districts have all earned the CoSN Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal—share how they work with their leadership teams to implement data privacy practices in their districts. The focus of the superintendents’ conversation is the effective strategies their districts use regarding the following five critical guidelines for ensuring data privacy in the use of technology within their school districts: \n\nStay current and compliant with federal and state laws\nAddress community and stakeholder expectations early and often\nKeep instructional impacts in the picture\nResponsive\, responsible data privacy administration and management to mitigate risk\nTraining\, training\, training\n\nLinnette Attai\, CoSN Student Data Privacy Project Director\, joins this edLeader Panel to share current processes and supports that enable school districts to earn the TLE. Access to a number of free resources\, including the CoSN Student Data Privacy Toolkit and the TLE Self-Assessment is provided. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of particular value to superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring school leaders. \nView all of the recent EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDeer Park Independent School District’s superintendent\, Mr. Stephen Harrell\, is a lifetime educator with over 35 years of experience in the field of education. During the first ten years of his education career\, Mr. Harrell was a science teacher and a coach. Following his time as a teacher and coach\, Mr. Harrell worked as an assistant principal and principal. He has served as a central office administrator for eleven years\, including the last four years as Superintendent of Schools in Deer Park ISD in Texas. Mr. Harrell is also a proud 1985 graduate of Deer Park ISD. \n \nA passionate\, visionary leader in public education for nearly three decades\, Dr. Aaron Spence is committed to ensuring all students have access to rigorous coursework\, innovative learning opportunities\, and resources they need to prepare them for success. He’s been credited with creating and fostering a work and school division culture where differences are celebrated and student and staff voices are valued. Dr. Spence serves as Superintendent of Loudoun County Public Schools\, Virginia\, where he is responsible for the instructional leadership and administrative operation of 98 schools and centers that serve nearly 83\,000 students. Prior to that\, he served as Superintendent of Virginia Beach City Public Schools\, where he was named 2018 State Superintendent of the Year. He has been a superintendent in North Carolina and held various roles in the central office and as a school principal in Texas and Virginia. Dr. Spence began his career in 1994 as a French and photojournalism teacher. \n \nLinnette Attai is Project Director for CoSN’s Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program. As founder of the global privacy consulting firm PlayWell\, LLC\, Linnette delivers strategic advice and training\, policy development\, and technology assessments\, and builds cultures of compliance across a wide range of organizations. She also serves as virtual chief privacy officer and GDPR data protection officer to select clients. Linnette is a recognized expert in the youth and education sectors and speaks nationally on data privacy matters. She is a TEDx speaker and author of the books Student Data Privacy: Building a School Compliance Program\, Protecting Student Data Privacy: Classroom Fundamentals\, and Student Data Privacy: Managing Vendor Relationships. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for the CoSN 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. \nToday\, Ann leads her own consulting firm\, Ann McMullan\, Education Leadership Consultant. She is 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/supers20250210/ CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,EmpowerED Superintendent Series,Leadership/Administration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250210-supers-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T160000 DTSTAMP:20250210T210158Z CREATED:20250115T185409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T210158Z UID:8134668-1739199600-1739203200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Small Movements\, Big Impact: Fine Motor Strategies for Teachers DESCRIPTION:Presented by Roxanne Thompson\, OTR\, National Presenter and Content Specialist\, Learning Without Tears; and Paula Heinricher\, OTR/L\, National Presenter and Content Specialist\, Learning Without Tears \nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nFine motor skills are essential for performing precise hand movements needed for daily activities and academic tasks\, such as grip and writing. These foundational skills play a critical role in a child’s overall development and academic success. This edWebinar is designed to empower educators with a comprehensive understanding of fine motor developmental milestones and provide practical\, effective strategies and engaging activities to support and enhance fine motor skill development and writing readiness to prepare children for school and beyond. \nLearning outcomes include: \n\nReview key developmental milestones that contribute to writing readiness in young children\nLearn practical strategies to enhance fine motor skills:\n\nGross Motor Before Fine Motor: Understand how foundational gross motor skills support fine motor development\nBuild and Learn: Leverage play-based activities to strengthen hand muscles while learning letters\nTeach Grip: Learn effective techniques for teaching children correct grip\nScribble\, Color\, Trace\, and Write: Incorporate engaging activities that gradually develop pre-writing and writing skills\n\n\nUnderstand how to partner effectively with families to reinforce fine motor skill development through everyday activities at home\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-3 teachers and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRoxanne Thompson received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 1998. She has practiced OT in public schools\, early intervention\, and currently a private pediatric outpatient clinic. She also provides handwriting tutoring services to children in preschool through middle school. Roxanne is a National Presenter and Content Specialist for Learning Without Tears. She completed her Level 1 certification in March 2007 and has been presenting for Learning Without Tears since 2009. Roxanne lives in Frisco with her husband and two children.  \n \nPaula Heinricher received her Master of Occupational Therapy from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh\, PA\, and is certified in sensory integration therapy. As an OT\, she has worked in schools (PreK through middle-school levels)\, early intervention\, and outpatient settings. She has extensive experience using the Learning Without Tears curricula with children of all ability levels. Paula began working for Learning Without Tears in 2005 and is currently a National Presenter and Content Support Specialist. She also tutors children who have fine motor\, sensory motor\, and handwriting concerns. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Foundational Literacy Skills community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Without Tears’ mission in today’s changing learning landscape is to ensure that the path to student success remains simple and fun. We provide child-friendly\, hands-on\, innovative instruction for early learning\, handwriting\, keyboarding\, and writing strategies\, and our programs reach more than 31 million students in Pre-K through fifth grade. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lwt20250210/ CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,Literacy,PreK-K Programs,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250210-lwt-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T140000 DTSTAMP:20250221T170313Z CREATED:20250122T193153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T170313Z UID:8204073-1739192400-1739196000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Leveraging Summer School to Improve Tier 1 Instruction: Job-Embedded Teacher Growth DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kate Mehok\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Crescent City Schools (LA); Gwendolyn Jones\, Director of Curriculum & Instruction\, Crescent City Schools (LA); Nancy Livingston\, CEO\, The National Summer School Initiative; and Keri Hubbard\, Chief of Programs\, The National Summer School Initiative \nSponsored by The National Summer School Initiative (NSSI) \n\nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs many districts face decreasing professional learning time\, summer school presents an untapped opportunity for teacher growth. In this edLeader Panel\, moderator Keri Hubbard\, Chief of Programs at the National Summer School Initiative (NSSI)\, along with panelists Kate Mehok\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Crescent City Schools\, Gwendolyn Jones\, Director of Curriculum & Instruction\, Crescent City Schools\, and Nancy Livingston\, CEO of NSSI\, discuss how districts and CMOs are leveraging summer to develop teacher skills on focused instructional practices. You learn what these leaders prioritized to support teacher growth and the outcomes of their investments. Core ideas include: \n\nLess is more — Set clear instructional focus areas for all summer school teachers\nCoherence — Make sure the focus areas are on enduring skills teachers can take with them into the school year to improve their Tier 1 instruction\nMake it easy for teachers to say yes to summer — Provide curriculum and supportive PL structures allowing teachers to focus on the targeted skill\n\nYou leave this session with best practices that you can replicate in your context. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to elementary and middle school district and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKate Mehok is the Co-Founder and CEO of Crescent City Schools. A graduate of Haverford College\, Kate began her career in Baltimore\, teaching math and science to 7th and 8th graders – later serving as the Dean of Faculty for the Summerbridge program at the Isidore Newman School. Kate earned her EdM in Educational Leadership from Columbia University Teachers College\, receiving a Principal’s and Superintendent’s License. In 2003\, Kate served as the founding Assistant Principal at KIPP STAR in Harlem before moving back to New Orleans to coach principals through New Schools for New Orleans. \nIn 2010 Kate co-founded the Crescent City Schools (CCS) charter network to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. CCS operates three PreK-8th grade schools serving 2\,500 students. As CEO\, Kate brings leadership\, vision\, and a commitment to supporting the growth of all students. \n \nGwendolyn Jones is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for grades 6-8 at Harriet Tubman Charter School\, within the Crescent City Schools network. Gwendolyn received a BA in Criminal Justice from Southern University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Xavier University. Feeling inspired to foster change in the lives of New Orleans youth\, Gwendolyn began her career in education at Harriet Tubman Charter School as a special education paraprofessional in the fall of 2014. In 2015\, she moved to 7th and 8th grade social studies. In 2016-2017\, her students outperformed the district with 54% of Gwendolyn’s students scoring Basic and above and 29% scoring Mastery on the 8th grade LEAP test. Gwendolyn became the ELA Instructional Dean in 2021 after four years of teaching middle school ELA. Most recently\, she’s served as the grades 6-8 DCI since 2023. \n \nNancy Livingston is the CEO of NSSI. She has over two decades of experience in driving academic excellence and talent development in K–12 schools. As the former Chief of Schools for KIPP Nashville\, she oversaw the expansion of the network from five to seven schools while building the core infrastructure to support teaching and learning. At KIPP NYC\, Nancy led a significant realignment of curriculum\, assessment\, and professional development strategies\, resulting in substantial gains in student performance. Her career also includes leadership roles at Achievement First and KIPP Foundation\, where she focused on scaling talent programs and academic systems. She was a founding teacher of KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy in Denver\, CO and a TFA Corps Member in New Orleans. Nancy holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and cum laude from Davidson College. \n \nKeri Hubbard is NSSI’s Chief of Programs. After teaching high school math in Charlotte\, North Carolina as a Teach For America corps member\, Keri joined the Achievement First charter school network. Teaching seventh-grade math and eighth-grade algebra at the network in Brooklyn\, she led her students for two consecutive years to 100 percent proficiency on the New York State exam\, with 97 percent of eighth graders passing the Algebra Regents exam. Later\, she joined KIPP in Austin\, teaching sixth-grade reading\, and rose to become Assistant Principal and Director of Curriculum and Professional Development. Keri was formerly the Director of Math at NSSI\, where she supported an incredible team of teachers\, PD leads\, and curriculum developers tasked with providing rigorous math instruction to students across the country. Keri holds a B.A. in economics and sociology from Duke University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin Professional Learning & Practice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to future edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nNSSI is a nonprofit that accelerates learning and deepens teacher practice through joyful\, academically rigorous summer programs. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/pd20250210/ CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250210-dp-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T170000 DTSTAMP:20250210T152446Z CREATED:20250115T174938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T152446Z UID:8132661-1738857600-1738861200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Family Engagement to Support Reading Success: Evidence-Based Strategies at Work DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kelly Moran\, Ed.D.\, Director of Instructional Programs\, Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve; LaTrice Carter\, Regional Outreach Director\, Kids Read Now; and Kristen Walter\, Ed.D.\, Chief Executive Officer\, Kids Read Now \nSponsored by Kids Read Now \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nSchools and districts are a powerful resource for fostering at-home reading experiences that can support student reading gains outside the school day. Working with families to become collaborators\, hear how one district leverages home reading to empower students and caregivers to read together. When we remove access barriers and place high-quality learning materials directly in the home\, we make developing a habit of reading more likely. \nHear how one district used book choice and engaging discussion prompts to create reading momentum for consistent home practice and sustained learning gains. View this edWebinar to gain: \n\nReady-to-use family and teacher activity packs to support home reading\nText-based discussion prompts and activities that are adaptable to most school and classroom libraries\nEvidence-based strategies that are grounded in giving students book choices (paired with educator guidance)\, text-specific prompts\, and a driving momentum for home reading habits\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, family engagement coordinators\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Kelly Moran is the Director of Instructional Programs of the Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve. Dr. Moran has experiences as a classroom teacher\, literacy coach\, assistant principal\, building principal\, director of curriculum\, and federal programs coordinator. Her work focuses on curriculum development and revision\, overseeing professional development\, federal grants management\, data analysis\, PLC facilitation\, and leading literacy initiatives. Earning a doctoral degree from Youngstown State University\, Dr. Moran devoted time researching teachers and administrators studying teacher empowerment and personal development. \nDr. Moran has been selected to present at numerous state and national professional conferences including the Ohio Educational Technology (eTech) Conference\, Ohio Association of Administrators of State and Federal Programs (OAASFEP) Conference\, Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Conference\, and the Northwest Evaluation Association Measures of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP) Conference. She led the Chardon Local School District in receiving a $1\,050\,000.00 grant to support elementary literacy initiatives. Her work in early literacy and professional development has been featured on Amplify’s Science of Reading: The Podcast\, the Kids Read Now blog\, and in the International Literacy Association’s publication Literacy Today. She was the recipient of John Carroll University’s Distinguished Educator Award in 2024. \n \nLaTrice Carter\, Regional Outreach Director for Kids Read Now\, is an experienced educator and thought leader with a demonstrated history of success in the field of education management. For the last 12 years\, LaTrice’s career path has been in educational sales. This role has allowed her the opportunity to work extensively with community partners\, schools\, and other leaders in a comprehensive manner across multiple departments by creating professional development opportunities\, curriculum development\, and proposals for school districts. LaTrice has also facilitated courses and taught on the PreK-12 to higher education levels. LaTrice is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in communications. She has advanced her studies with a master’s degree in educational leadership and management and a master’s degree in early childhood education. LaTrice has completed all coursework for her doctoral degree in educational leadership curriculum and instruction. \n \nDr. Kristen Walter\, CEO\, Kids Read Now\, has worked in education for the last 20 years. Before joining the Kids Read Now team\, she was the Director of US Programs for Worldreader and led the launch of their BookSmart application for family reading in the US. Her previous positions include Director of Education for Reading In Motion\, Teaching and Learning Manager for Crayola\, and classroom educator. She can be heard on various podcasts and presentations\, advocating for best practices in access to bilingual materials\, family literacy development\, and play-based learning. \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\nGet the Breakthrough You Need to Close PK-5 Reading Gaps! Kids who read more outside of school progress faster\, so give your literacy curriculum the boost it needs to build and keep reading proficiencies growing. An ESSA Tier II evidence-based intervention\, our mission is to help educators eliminate reading gaps in grades PK-5. You teach them how to read; we keep them reading outside of school time— particularly over the summer months. Kids Read Now partners with schools to mail award-winning culturally diverse\, self-selected books directly to student homes\, sending weekly parent engagement tips via text or email\, and including text-dependent reading comprehension activities on every inside cover. A 2022 Library of Congress Literacy Award winner for successful practices\, Kids Read Now has proven with multiple independent studies that students enrolled in their summer reading program “attained the equivalent of over 3 months of learning\, or approximately one-third of the learning taking place over the school year.” URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20250206/ CATEGORIES:Family and Community Engagement,Literacy,Reading Skills,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250206-literacyhero-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T150000 DTSTAMP:20250206T200413Z CREATED:20250113T190020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T200413Z UID:8096981-1738850400-1738854000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Supporting Newcomers: Building Bridges Between Classroom and Home DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jeannette Long\, Academic Officer\, Teacher Created Materials; and 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 \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nReady to make a difference for your newcomer students? View this fun and interactive session\, packed with practical tips and engaging strategies to help you create a warm and inclusive classroom environment. Come prepared to learn\, and leave with fresh\, actionable ideas that will help your newcomers—and their families—thrive! \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, you will: \n\nLearn how to connect with newcomers\, support their language growth\, and celebrate unique backgrounds\nDiscover easy-to-implement ideas for scaffolding instruction\, fostering a sense of belonging\, and engaging families to support student success\nExplore ways to build positive relationships with parents\, involve families in the learning process\, and create a community that extends beyond the classroom\n\nThis edWebinar provides K-12 teachers with classroom-ready strategies to support newcomer students\, equip curriculum coordinators with practical approaches to enhance instructional frameworks\, and offer administrators actionable insights for fostering schoolwide engagement and family involvement. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Jeannette Long is an Academic Officer at Teacher Created Materials\, bringing over 25 years of experience as a teacher\, school administrator\, and district leader. Previously the Coordinator for the Multicultural Education Department in Osceola County\, Florida\, she developed innovative projects for multilingual learners\, delivered ESL-focused professional learning\, and coached teachers using data-driven strategies. An English language learner herself\, Dr. Long draws from her diverse experience across elementary to post-secondary education to promote equity and inclusion. Her dedication to student success has earned her recognition as Teacher of the Year and Minority Teacher of the Year. \n \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-capacity20250206/ CATEGORIES:Culture of Belonging,Family and Community Engagement,School Culture/Climate,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250206-building-educator-capacity-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T140000 DTSTAMP:20250210T151323Z CREATED:20250107T051920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T151323Z UID:8029112-1738846800-1738850400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Using Writing as a Tool for Improving Reading and Learning DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Michael Hebert\, Professor and Associate Dean of Teacher Education in the School of Education\, University of California\, Irvine\, and Director of the UCI Writing Project\nModerated by Pam Austin\, Director of Instructional Technology\, Voyager Sopris Learning \nSponsored by Voyager Sopris Learning \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 the third edWebinar in The Science of Writing Lunch and Learn Week and learn the strategies for writing instruction that will help teachers understand how writing can be used to support reading and learning. Dr. Michael Hebert incorporates hands-on activities that help viewers understand how and why writing supports reading and learning. Principles and strategies are centered around three recommendations grounded in research: \n\nHave students write about text to improve reading comprehension\nTeach writing skills to improve reading skills\nHave students write more (and more often)\n\nAs a former teacher and reading specialist\, Dr. Hebert provides practical strategies that teachers can use immediately\, and across different levels of schooling (i.e.\, elementary\, middle\, and high school). He also shares strategies for using writing as a learning tool for both narrative and informational text (including support for learning in science\, mathematics\, and social studies). The presentation also includes considerations for supporting students with or at risk for disabilities in the use of writing-to-read and writing-to-learn strategies within a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support framework. Viewers learn: \n\nTheoretical and practical reasons for how and why writing supports reading and learning (with practical examples)\nSpecific writing activities and instructional approaches for writing that can be used to facilitate reading and learning\nHow to flexibly use these writing activities to support learners with different needs and abilities\, including students with and at risk for disabilities\nHow these approaches fit with content from the prior two edWebinars in this series\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Voyager Sopris Learning’s Science of Writing Week. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Michael Hebert is a Professor and Associate Dean of Teacher Education in the School of Education at the University of California\, Irvine and the Director of the UCI Writing Project. His primary research interests include writing instruction\, writing assessment\, the development of writing interventions\, the impacts of writing on reading\, reading\, special education\, and teacher professional development. He is particularly interested in research on reading and writing for students\, especially those with and at risk for disabilities. He is the co-author of two influential Carnegie Corporation reports\, Writing to Read and Informing Writing. He is also the co-editor of the third edition of Best Practices in Writing Instruction. \nDr. Hebert has received more than $13 million in grant funding\, including a 2022 Pandemic Recovery grant from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) to test the effectiveness of the Workshops on Reading Development (WORDS) project\, a professional development intervention to enhance reading achievement for students in grades K-3. He is also the Primary Investigator on an IES-funded meta-analysis to identify effective practices for improving college-level writing\, as well as Primary Investigator for Project VIEW (Visual Impairments Education in Writing)\, an exploratory project supported by the Institute of Education Sciences. He also received one of the first Early Career and Mentoring Program awards from the National Center for Special Education Research in 2013. He currently serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Educational Psychology. \nDr. Hebert received his M.Ed. in language and literacy from Harvard University and his Ph.D. in special education from Vanderbilt University. He was previously a classroom teacher and reading specialist in schools in New Hampshire\, Massachusetts\, California\, and the Navajo Nation. \n \n \nAbout the Moderator \nPam Austin\, Director of Instructional Technology for Voyager Sopris Learning\, has over 35 years of experience as an educator. She has worked as a Professional Learning Facilitator Manager with over 17 years of experience in training and supporting districts in various literacy and numeracy interventions for Voyager Sopris Learning in addition to delivering LETRS professional development sessions. She has also shared her love of proven VSL solutions as a Product Marketing Manager when she began her role as an EDVIEW360 podcast host in 2019 and continues to this day. Her goal is to aid teachers in changing the lives of students so that they not only become proficient and successful learners\, but also\, individuals confident in pursuing personal and professional life goals. She previously held the role of Literacy Specialist at the Center for Development and Learning (CDL) now the Center for Literacy and Learning. As an educator in the New Orleans Public Schools for 14 years\, she served as an elementary teacher\, a reading interventionist\, a school-based reading coach\, and a central office field literacy facilitator. These varying roles allowed her to gain a myriad of experiences that has enhanced her ability to work in collaboration with other educators\, schools\, and districts for impactful professional learning. Pam’s first steps into a lifelong career as an educator began as a fourth-grade teacher in a small school in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. And the journey continues… \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nVoyager Sopris Learning® is the specialist in reading\, writing\, and math intervention. Fully focused on intervention\, we have established four decades of results that demonstrate the efficacy of our solutions. Providing a holistic offering of reading\, writing\, and math interventions and assessments\, our solutions help educators create strong\, sustainable foundations to ensure academic success for all students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20250206/ CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,MTSS,Reading Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250206-teach2read-event-v2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T160000 DTSTAMP:20250205T221632Z CREATED:20250107T155458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T221632Z UID:8033408-1738767600-1738771200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Raise Reading Skills Series: Standards-Driven Reading Instruction in the Secondary Classroom (Part 2) DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ashley Avila\, Educator\, Author\, and Implementation Specialist\, Solution Tree \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 recorded edWebinar focuses on a standards-based approach to reading instruction that allows for flexibility and variety in materials. The discussion centers around how educators can utilize existing materials as well as AI technology to build standards-aligned resources and assessments. \nViewers learn: \n\nThe importance of choosing and articulating standards of focus to ensure rigorous instruction\nProcesses for evaluating existing materials and creating new ones that are standards aligned\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers. \nView part one: Raise Reading Skills Series: Streamlining Your Small Group Reading Instruction\nView part three: Raise Reading Skills Series: Using Mentor Texts to Develop Reading Skills \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAshley Avila is an Implementation Specialist for Marzano Academies\, a current Associate for Marzano Resources\, and co-author of Teaching in a Competency-Based Secondary School: The Marzano Academies Model. Ashley has led various school-level professional development sessions\, presenting on relevant standards and competency-based topics and helping lead the efforts toward utilizing proficiency scales at the school or district level. \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 \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/literacyhero20250205/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Literacy,Reading Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20250205-literacyhero-event.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR