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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T150000 DTSTAMP:20261005T193147Z CREATED:20260923T031408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T193147Z UID:13241039-1791208800-1791212400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Asset-Based Mathematics Instruction: Rewriting a Child’s Math Story DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Steven Shadel\, Experienced Educator\, Senior Director\, Senior National Content Specialist\, Great Minds; and Paul Spicer\, Former Educator\, Current Pre-Sales Product Specialist\, Great Minds \nSponsored by Great Minds \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt's not uncommon in math classrooms to emphasize what students are missing rather than what they bring. This edWebinar explores how an asset-based approach shifts that lens\, recognizing that every student brings strengths\, experiences\, and resources that can serve as a foundation for new mathematical learning. \nThis  recorded session will help educators: \n\nUnpack how deficit thinking limits students' access to rigorous mathematics and shapes the way they see themselves as learners\nUnderstand why shifting to an asset-based perspective isn't just a philosophy\, it's a research-backed practice for building student confidence and mathematical identity\nLearn practical ways to put an asset-based lens into practice\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-5 educators. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Steven Shadel is the Senior Director\, Senior National Content Specialist at Great Minds. He formerly served as Chief Knowledge Officer for Mathematics and Director of the Great Minds Schools initiative\, partnering with districts to transform instructional practice and establish model schools. His leadership in curriculum design\, implementation strategy\, and educator support has helped position Great Minds as a national thought leader in mathematics instruction. Dr. Shadel serves on the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Board and previously chaired the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics. He holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Concordia University and brings nearly two decades of experience—as a classroom teacher\, school leader\, and district executive—dedicated to advancing equitable\, high‑quality math learning in classrooms across the country. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Spicer earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from The Ohio State University and a master’s degree in education from Brooklyn College. Through his years of teaching experience in public schools\, combined with his leadership work with teachers\, he brings a wealth of knowledge in mathematics and language instruction. Presently\, Paul works at Great Minds\, where his experience in curriculum development and management informs his current pre-sales role supporting educators in implementing High-Quality Instructional Materials. \n\n\nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt Great Minds PBC\, we’re focused on ensuring all students have access to knowledge-rich instruction and all teachers have the resources to deliver it effectively. Built by teachers for teachers\, Eureka Math² gives educators the resources\, structure\, and supports to deliver engaging math lessons that help students excel. The curriculum is available for PK-Algebra I or Mathematics I classrooms nationwide. \nA research-proven program\, Eureka Math² delivers High-Quality Instructional Materials built to drive student outcomes. It helps teachers deliver rigorous\, grade-level instruction with confidence—while supporting all learners through consistent structure\, visual models\, and real-world application. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20261005/ CATEGORIES:Mathematics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20261005-math-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T140000 DTSTAMP:20261005T182332Z CREATED:20260918T162133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T182332Z UID:13240699-1791205200-1791208800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Privacy and Safety: What if the Call is Coming From Inside the House? DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Jonathan Werner\, MLTI Ambassador Program Facilitator\, Maine Department of Education; Tali Horowitz\, Experienced Educator\, East Coast Education Director\, Common Sense Media; and James Chasse\, Infrastructure Specialist\, Learning Through Technology Team\, Maine Department of Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMost district privacy and safety conversations stop at firewalls\, phishing simulations\, and IT protocol\, but the real risks that students and staff face can also live inside the network\, not just outside it. In this edWebinar\, Maine Department of Education's Jonathan Werner shares their innovative\, beyond-the-basics approach to privacy and safety protocols\, including the realistic tabletop drill scenarios they use to stress-test their systems and their people. \nThis isn't about generic IT training slides. It's about the scenarios that educators actually run into: a student sharing login credentials with a friend or a group chat screenshot that spreads faster than anyone can contain it. Hear how one district reimagined cybersecurity as a shared responsibility across IT\, instruction\, and family engagement\, and walk away with strategies you can adapt for your own school or district right away. \nLearn about: \n\nA broader definition of cybersecurity: concrete ways to expand your district's thinking beyond external hacking threats to include internal risks (student-to-student incidents\, insider misuse\, data handling gaps\, and more)\nProactive strategies for addressing internal risk: practical\, classroom-ready approaches that build digital literacy and reduce risk before it starts\nA real family engagement model: how to bring parents and caregivers into the conversation as partners in privacy and safety\, with resources you can share directly with families\n\nWhether you're an elementary to middle school classroom teacher\, tech coordinator\, or school or district administrator\, this edWebinar teaches practical\, tested strategies that you can put to work immediately. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nJonathan R. Werner brings his unique and diverse career path—spanning roles as a classroom teacher\, education attorney\, library and instructional technologist\, and technology integrator—to his mission of helping educators create transformative learning experiences. Now in his fourth year facilitating the Maine Department of Education’s MLTI Ambassador Program\, he has worked with more than 2\,500 educators to support their purposeful integration of technology. Jonathan’s work is rooted in a learner-first philosophy: preserving our humanity in a digital world while using technology to meaningfully enhance engagement and understanding. He looks forward to meeting you and welcomes conversations before\, between\, during\, and after sessions about how he can support you and your students. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTali Horowitz is the East Coast Education Director at Common Sense Education\, where she works with educators and families to empower kids to meaningfully harness the power of media and technology for learning and life. She partners with state-level organizations\, school districts\, and community organizations to help integrate Common Sense Education resources. She provides educational leadership through consultation with school districts\, professional development (both in person and virtual)\, and conference presentations. Tali has been an educator for 20 years. Her passions include helping educators and families effectively navigate the digital world and building cultural competency. She has worked in a variety of educational settings\, including as an elementary school teacher in the New York City Department of Education and the San Francisco Unified School District. In 2013\, she received a Fulbright Fellowship to research culturally responsive pedagogy in New Zealand. In her free time\, she loves face-to-face interactions with friends and family. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs an Infrastructure Specialist with the Maine DOE’s Learning Through Technology Team\, James Chasse works with school districts and educational leaders across Maine to strengthen the technology foundations that support teaching\, learning\, and school operations. His work connects Maine schools with state and federal resources and practical strategies in cybersecurity\, network infrastructure\, incident response\, student data privacy\, technology planning\, and student cyber safety. He serves on the planning committee of the State and Local Cybersecurity Planning Grant\, a program of the Department of Homeland Security. The program has provided multifactor authentication and security awareness training for thousands of school personnel in Maine. \nJim's career reflects a unique progression through virtually every level of K–12 educational leadership. He has served as a teacher and coach\, technology coordinator\, principal\, and superintendent of schools\, including six years as a superintendent\, 18 years as a principal\, and five years as a technology coordinator. This broad experience gives him a distinctive understanding of both the instructional mission of schools and the increasingly complex technology systems required to support them. \nA recognized advocate for practical cybersecurity education\, Jim created K12 CyberStorm!\, a statewide tabletop exercise designed to help Maine schools prepare for and respond to cyber incidents. Now in its fourth year\, the initiative has brought together hundreds of educators\, administrators\, technology professionals\, and school leaders to practice decision making in realistic cybersecurity scenarios. \nWhether working with a superintendent\, technology director\, teacher\, or classroom of students\, Jim's central message is consistent: effective technology leadership is ultimately about people\, preparation\, and protecting the ability of schools to educate. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20261005/ CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Digital Literacy,Leadership/Administration,School Safety,Technology Infrastructure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20261005-commonsense-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T160000 DTSTAMP:20261001T200410Z CREATED:20260923T024553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T200410Z UID:13241035-1790866800-1790870400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Bringing Computer Science and AI Literacy to Every Classroom: Practical Strategies for Success DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Leanna Prater\, Experienced Educator\, Senior Professional Learning Services Manager\, US\, LEGO® Education \nSponsored by LEGO® Education \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nComputer science and AI literacy are becoming increasingly important to students’ learning and future readiness\, but how can educators bring these concepts into classrooms in ways that are practical\, engaging\, and accessible to all learners? \nIn this edWebinar\, explore approachable strategies for introducing computer science and AI literacy in classrooms and across schools and districts. Discover ways to engage students through hands-on learning\, build confidence with CS and AI concepts\, and take practical next steps\, whether you’re just getting started or looking to expand an existing program. Gain ideas and resources you can put into action right away\, regardless of your level of computer science experience. \nYou’ll walk away with: \n\nA clear understanding of how computer science and AI literacy can enrich teaching and learning\nPractical strategies for bringing computer science and AI literacy into your classroom\, school\, or district\nIdeas for making CS and AI learning engaging and accessible to a wide range of students\nA classroom-ready lesson plan you can use whether or not you have LEGO® Education products\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through middle school teachers\, education technology leaders\, and school and district leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Leanna Prater\, Senior Professional Learning Services Manager\, US\, at LEGO® Education\, helps provide thought leadership and strategic solutioning for professional learning to support educators in bringing hands-on playful learning to their classrooms. She has worked in various levels of education\, including as an elementary teacher\, district technology specialist\, professional development provider\, and adjunct professor for both undergraduate and graduate courses. In 2015\, she was named Kentucky Outstanding Technology Leader. Dr. Prater holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Charleston in West Virginia\, a Master of Arts in Education/Gifted Education from Georgetown College in Kentucky\, and a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Administration with a focus on Instructional Systems Design from the University of Kentucky. As an advocate for hands-on learning\, Dr. Prater enjoys helping teachers develop classroom experiences that foster a love of learning\, incorporate creative computing\, and inspire future innovators. \n\n\nJoin the Computer Science & 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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEGO® Education is part of The LEGO Group\, a brand that’s been committed to fostering brighter futures for children for nearly a century. We combine educators’ expertise\, the LEGO® brick\, and learning through play with a deep understanding of educational standards. The result? Engaging\, hands-on\, inquiry-based lessons designed for the classroom. \nFor more than 45 years\, we’ve worked alongside educators to help transform instruction into collaborative\, hands-on discovery that takes learning to exciting places that textbooks alone cannot reach. From our rich robotics history to our STEAM programs and now science\, computer science\, and AI\, one belief remains the same. Every student deserves access to quality\, hands-on\, and joyful learning experiences. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/compsci20261001/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Computer Science/Coding,Digital Literacy,Hands-On Learning,Technology for Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20261001-compsci-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T140000 DTSTAMP:20261011T162731Z CREATED:20260922T022026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261011T162731Z UID:13240908-1790859600-1790863200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Keeping Schools and Libraries Connected: Why E-Rate Matters DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by John Harrington\, CEO of Funds For Learning; Megan Sutherland\, Chief Operating Officer\, Prince George's County Memorial Library System; Dr. LaTonya Goffney\, AASA President\, Superintendent\, Aldine Independent School District (TX); Jon Bernstein\, President and Founder/Co-Chair\, Bernstein Strategy Group/EdLiNC; and Joseph Wender\, Executive Director\, Schools\, Health\, and Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB)Moderated by Noelle Ellerson Ng\, Chief Advocacy & Governance Officer\, AASA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\nListen to the Podcast\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor nearly 30 years\, E-Rate has made broadband affordable for schools and libraries. This year\, the FCC is asking whether it still should. \nOn June 25\, 2026\, the Commission adopted a top-to-bottom review of the program (FCC 26-41\, WC Docket No. 26-133). Among the questions on the table: whether E-Rate should be narrowed\, reoriented\, or limited to rural communities only; which services should remain eligible\, including internal connections and special construction; how CIPA should be interpreted; and new conditions on how students use funded networks. Nothing has been decided. What the FCC hears from the field this fall is what shapes the rules that follow. \nWatch advocates and experts already engaged in this proceeding in a working session on what the FCC actually asked\, what each scenario would mean for your connectivity and your budget\, and how to get your district's experience into the federal record. Comments are due October 13\, 2026\, with reply comments due November 12. \nViewers will leave this edLeader Panel able to explain the proceeding to a board or cabinet\, identify which line items in their own budget are exposed\, and file or support a comment before the window closes. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is important for any educator who is concerned about funding and maintaining internet connectivity for schools and libraries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nJohn Harrington is CEO of Funds For Learning\, where he helps K-12 schools and public libraries secure E-rate funding for internet access and Wi-Fi. With more than 25 years of experience\, John is a recognized expert in the E-rate program. He has guided schools and libraries to billions of dollars in funding that helps close the digital divide. He is passionate about using technology to create positive change in education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMegan Sutherland is Chief Operating Officer of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) in Maryland\, where she helps lead a system of 19 branches serving more than 900\,000 residents just outside Washington\, DC. Her portfolio spans public services and system operations. That work puts her at the center of the county's digital divide: more than 116\,000 Prince George's residents lacked home broadband as of the 2020 Census\, and\, for many of them\, the library is the connection. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Mary Washington College. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. LaTonya M. Goffney began her career as an eighth-grade language arts teacher. She served as Superintendent of Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD and Lufkin ISD before becoming Superintendent of Aldine ISD in 2018\, where she leads one of Texas’ largest school districts\, serving more than 50\,000 students. Under her leadership\, Aldine has experienced significant academic growth\, with its state accountability rating increasing 16 points since 2023. Dr. Goffney currently serves as President of The School Superintendents Association (AASA) and is active in numerous state and national education organizations. Her honors include Texas Superintendent of the Year\, recognition as an AASA Superintendent of the Year finalist\, and the National Champions of Equity Award. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJon Bernstein is Founder and President of Bernstein Strategy Group\, a government relations firm specializing in education and telecommunications policy. He brings more than 25 years of experience in education\, technology\, privacy\, appropriations\, and telecommunications\, including service at the Federal Communications Commission from 1999 to 2001. Jon began his Washington tenure in 1994 as a Legislative Fellow for Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and went on to lobby for The Lightspan Partnership and the National Education Association before entering private practice and launching BSG in 2005. He works closely with the major K-12 education associations as Co-chair of both the Education and Libraries Networks Coalition (EdLiNC) and the Homework Gap Big Tent Coalition\, and as Executive Director of the National Coalition for Technology in Education and Training (NCTET). He also helps lead the Principals Group. Jon received his BA from Colgate University and his JD from Northwestern University Law School. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoseph Wender\, Executive Director of SHLB\, has served as Director of the Capital Projects Fund\, overseeing the $10 billion program at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and helping to ensure that all communities have access to high-quality modern infrastructure\, including affordable\, reliable high-speed internet. He previously served for nearly 13 years on Capitol Hill\, including as Senator Ed Markey’s Senior Policy Advisor\, where he led a team covering a wide range of issues including telecommunications and infrastructure. Joseph also worked as then-Representative Markey’s Legislative Director. Prior to working for Markey\, Joseph served as Counsel for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He received his BA from Wesleyan University and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Moderator \nNoelle Ellerson Ng is Chief Advocacy & Governance Officer at AASA\, leading the association’s federal advocacy\, policy\, and governance efforts. She directs engagement with Congress and the U.S. Department of Education\, oversees research and policy analysis\, supports AASA’s governing board and state affiliates\, and leads the Student and Child Privacy Center. A former special education teacher\, she regularly speaks nationwide on federal education policy and its impact on school system leaders and students. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Education Funding 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 earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/educationfunding20261001/ CATEGORIES:E-Rate Funding,edLeader Panel,Education Funding and Purchasing,Leadership/Administration,Technology for Learning,Technology Infrastructure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20261001-educationfunding-event_panel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000 DTSTAMP:20260930T221051Z CREATED:20260923T022439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T221051Z UID:13241031-1790787600-1790791200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Behavior\, Attendance\, and Belonging: Strategies for Neurodivergent Students DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Duncan Scherer\, Assistant Dean of Teaching Exceptional Learners\, Relay Graduate School of Education\, and Superintendent-in-Residence\, Social Cipher; and Lucas Harrington\, Psy.D.\, Clinical Psychologist and SEL Gaming Consultant\, Social CipherModerated by Vanessa Castañeda Gill\, CEO and Founder\, Social Cipher \nSponsored by Social Cipher \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this edWebinar\, learn practical\, neurodiversity-affirming strategies to address behavior challenges and chronic absenteeism. The presenters discuss: \n\nKey factors driving behavior challenges and absenteeism among neurodivergent students\, including rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD)\, executive functioning\, and neurodivergent representation\nHow to create classroom and school environments that foster safety and belonging for neurodivergent students and reduce behavior triggers\nPractical strategies to build trust and collaboration with neurodivergent students and their families\nHow to apply the strategies across a range of students' needs\, including when those needs conflict within a classroom\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nDuncan Scherer is a K–12 education leader and currently serves as Assistant Dean of Teaching Exceptional Learners at Relay Graduate School of Education\, where he leads the preparation of Pre-K–12 teachers throughout the United States. He is also Superintendent-in-Residence at Social Cipher. Duncan began his career as a special education teacher before launching a middle school academic program specifically designed for students with exceptional learning needs. The program emphasized student advocacy\, the explicit teaching of social and emotional skills\, and identity affirmation. His commitment to creating more inclusive learning environments ultimately led him into school and systems leadership. Prior to joining Relay\, Duncan served as Chief Schools Officer at Democracy Prep Public Schools\, based in New York\, where he oversaw school leadership across 18 schools in three states. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucas Harrington\, Psy.D.\, is an accomplished clinical psychologist\, published author\, and autism specialist. His academic background\, along with his personal experience as an autistic person with ADHD\, allows him to support autistic youth and their families from a place of deep understanding. His clinical areas of expertise include disruptive behavior\, emotional regulation\, and school avoidance\, and he’s deeply interested in how the structure of games can support motivation and regulation. Dr. Harrington leverages his expertise to enhance Social Cipher’s SEL curriculum and ensure their resources are engaging\, effective\, and neurodiversity affirming. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Moderator \nVanessa Castañeda Gill is the Co-founder and CEO of Social Cipher\, which uses story-driven video games and curricula to build belonging\, self-regulation skills\, and inclusion for neurodivergent youth. Drawing on her own journey as an autistic/ADHD individual\, Vanessa leads a neurodiverse team of developers and educators creating an evidence-based platform that supports students while equipping their teachers and counselors with practical tools. She and her team have partnered with over 200 schools and therapy centers across eight countries\, earning recognition as Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees\, MIT Solvers\, and LEGO Foundation Partners. \n\n\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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSocial Cipher helps middle and high schools improve sense of belonging\, self-regulation skills\, and inclusion for neurodivergent students—especially those who are autistic or have ADHD. Our social-emotional learning video games\, curricula\, and progress tools give educators insights into social challenges and strengths while helping students practice social interactions in a safe\, engaging\, and accessible way. Built by a majority neurodivergent team\, our games allow students to interact with neurodiverse characters that truly represent them. The curriculum consists of engaging lesson plans and activities based on CASEL and Universal Design for Learning principles and helps educators seamlessly generalize learnings from gameplay into students’ lives. Social Cipher is trusted by more than 200 schools and therapy centers in 8 countries and has earned recognition from MIT Solve\, Games for Change\, and most recently\, The LEGO Foundation Play for All Long Term Partners. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/inclusiveeducation20260930/ CATEGORIES:Absenteeism and Attendance,Behavior Challenges and Support,Culture of Belonging,Executive Function and Neurodiversity,Special Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260930-inclusiveeducation-event-v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T140000 DTSTAMP:20261007T034729Z CREATED:20260923T020455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T034729Z UID:13241025-1790773200-1790776800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Real-World Connections: Instructional Strategies for Using Industry Voices to Deepen Career Exploration DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Jonathan Wren\, Director of Magnet Schools\, Metro Nashville Public Schools (TN); Giselle Harper\, Magnet Schools Assistance Program Curriculum Specialist\, Richard Dinkins Early College Magnet Middle School (TN); Allison Karandikar\, Magnet Schools Assistance Program Curriculum Specialist\, Isaac Litton STEM Magnet Middle School (TN); and Monica Cougan\, Global Education Leader \nSponsored by Discovery Education \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\nListen to the Podcast\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis edWebinar focuses on how authentic industry stories can transform career exploration and help students build meaningful connections between classroom learning and the world of work. In this second session of Future-Ready Pathways Series: Connecting Students to Careers\, explore instructional strategies that leverage industry professionals—whether through virtual guest speakers\, volunteer videos\, career spotlights\, or platforms like Career Connect—to expand students’ understanding of future pathways. \nWhat educators learn: \n\nHow real-world stories build relevance by showing students how academic concepts appear in actual jobs\nWays industry voices support identity development as students imagine themselves in future roles\nWorkforce skills students can recognize through employee narratives—problem solving\, collaboration\, adaptability\nHow exposure to diverse professionals expands career awareness beyond familiar or traditional pathways\nMethods for highlighting multiple entry points into STEM\, biotech\, AI\, and emerging industries\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school counselors\, career coordinators\, curriculum and instruction coordinators\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Future-Ready Pathways Series: Connecting Students to Careers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nJon Wren is the Director of Magnet Schools for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS)\, where he leads districtwide efforts in school innovation\, strategic planning\, partner engagement\, and leadership development. Under his direction\, MNPS secured nearly $45 million in federal funding through successful Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant awards in 2020\, 2023\, and 2024—one of the largest cumulative MSAP award totals in the nation. \nJon is known for cultivating impactful partnerships with organizations such as National Public Radio\, Magnet Schools of America\, AVID\, the Nashville Public Education Foundation\, Participate Learning\, MEG Languages\, and the foreign ministries of Japan and Ireland. Through these collaborations\, he works to reframe the public education narrative by highlighting stories of innovation\, opportunity\, and meaningful connection. \nHe also played a central role in the development of The Promise\, a limited-run\, Peabody Award-winning podcast series that explores school desegregation amid rapid neighborhood change in Nashville. Jon has been a featured presenter and guest lecturer with Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education\, Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence\, and other national education platforms. Outside of work\, Jon is a below-average skier\, has been stranded in airports over Christmas two years in a row\, and once received a ticket for driving too slowly. He lives in Middle Tennessee with his family. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGiselle Harper is an experienced educational leader and doctoral candidate who currently serves as the MSAP Curriculum Specialist at Richard Dinkins Middle School in Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. In this role\, she leads the implementation of curriculum initiatives aligned to Tennessee Academic Standards and magnet themes while supporting curriculum development\, instructional coaching\, professional learning\, and magnet-theme integration across MSAP schools. Giselle collaborates with school leaders\, curriculum specialists\, community partners\, and consultants to strengthen student learning experiences and advance innovative approaches to project-based learning\, STEAM\, college and career readiness\, and culturally responsive instruction. \nWith more than 13 years of experience across PreK–12 education\, Giselle has served in roles spanning classroom instruction\, curriculum development\, instructional coaching\, school administration\, and educational leadership. Prior to joining MNPS\, she served as Director of Studies and Student Life/Director of Curriculum at Clarksville Academy\, where she facilitated professional learning\, coached educators and instructional leaders\, developed training and instructional resources\, and supported continuous instructional improvement. Her leadership experience also includes serving as an Assistant Principal at Canyon Hills Middle School and an Active Learning Leader at Bowie High School\, where she provided instructional coaching\, developed teacher leadership capacity\, and improved the school culture. \nGiselle holds a Master of Arts in Education in Middle Generalist 4–8 from the University of Phoenix\, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Lewis University\, and a Principal Certification from Lamar University. She is currently pursuing an Ed.D. in educational leadership at Tennessee State University. Her commitment to professional growth is reflected in her participation in leadership and instructional institutes focused on assessment and grading\, DEI\, RTI\, PLCs\, and closing achievement gaps. Giselle is passionate about developing educators\, designing meaningful and engaging learning experiences\, strengthening school-community partnerships\, and creating opportunities that prepare students for success in college\, careers\, and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAllison Karandikar is an experienced educator and instructional leader with 14 years of service in Metro Nashville Public Schools. She currently serves as the MSAP (Magnet Schools Assistance Program) Curriculum Specialist at Isaac Litton STEM Magnet Middle School\, where she leverages her expertise in literacy\, interdisciplinary planning\, and project-based learning to support teachers in providing meaningful educational experiences for all learners. \nAllison brings a strong foundation in educational leadership\, holding an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree from Lipscomb University—where she was an Ayers Fellow—and a master’s in education from Vanderbilt University with a focus on teaching and learning in urban schools. Her bachelor’s degree from Samford University includes a collaborative degree in early childhood\, elementary and special education\, along with minors in music and Spanish. \nThroughout her career\, as both a teacher and instructional coach\, Allison has been deeply committed to fostering sustainable instructional practices and strengthening school culture. She has led Instructional Collaboration and Coaching Cycles for ELA\, Science\, and Social Studies; facilitated interdisciplinary project-based learning design; and served as a long-standing member of her school’s Instructional\, Cultural\, and MTSS leadership teams. She has also contributed to districtwide and statewide professional communities through presentations at TSIN (Tennessee STEM Innovation Network)\, the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Conference\, and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). \nAcross all roles\, Allison is known for her collaborative leadership\, commitment to literacy and interdisciplinary learning\, and passion for creating equitable\, engaging educational experiences for all students. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonica Cougan is an education and technology leader with more than 40 years of experience spanning teaching\, higher education\, educational technology\, curriculum\, professional learning\, strategic partnerships\, and organizational leadership. Throughout her career\, she has worked at the intersection of education\, technology\, innovation\, and relationships\, helping schools and organizations turn new ideas and technologies into meaningful opportunities for educators and students. \nMonica has held leadership and consulting roles with organizations such as Jostens Learning\, Lightspan\, CILC\, ENA\, CatchOn\, and Participate Learning. Her work has included digital learning\, technology integration\, professional development\, data-informed decision-making\, global education\, bilingual learning\, and emerging technologies\, including AI. \nToday\, Monica leads Cougans Partnerships LLC\, an independent consulting and partnership practice focused on supporting educational organizations\, leaders\, and innovative companies with strategic relationships\, growth opportunities\, and leadership development. \n\n\n\n\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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources\, engaging content\, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Through its award-winning digital textbooks\, multimedia resources\, and the largest professional learning network of its kind\, Discovery Education is transforming teaching and learning and improving academic achievement around the globe. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ccss20260930/ CATEGORIES:Career Education,College and Career Readiness,CTE: Career and Tech Ed,Future Ready Learning,STEM/STEAM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260916-ccss-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T110000 DTSTAMP:20261007T021901Z CREATED:20260922T205004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T021901Z UID:13241012-1790762400-1790766000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:AI Literacy for K–12 Teaching and Learning: Ask Us Anything DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Patricia Dennis\, Director and Instructor\, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Learning: School Library Media Program\, William Paterson University; Dr. Pati Ruiz\, Experienced Educator\, Director of Learning Technology Research\, Digital Promise; and Dr. Kelly McNeil\, Experienced Educator\, Senior Learning Experience Designer\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by HPHosted by Digital Promise \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\nListen to the Podcast\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGenerative AI tools are becoming a fixture in schools\, but for many educators\, the challenge has evolved from initial exploration to sustained\, meaningful integration. How do we ensure these tools support—rather than replace—essential human elements like curiosity\, agency\, and critical thinking? \nWatch an exclusive "Ask Me Anything" edWebinar driven by your priorities and featuring experts from Digital Promise—Dr. Kelly McNeil and Dr. Pati Ruiz—alongside library media specialist and Fulbright Scholar Dr. Patt Dennis. We structured this time as an open forum dedicated to your most pressing\, unresolved questions about AI in education. While we look forward to sharing insights from the HP AI Teacher Academy’s newest modules—which may include discussions around fostering "AI literacy\," designing assignments that prioritize process over product\, or navigating complex issues around ethics and student data privacy—the conversation was ultimately be led by you. \nWhether you are seeking practical advice for your specific grade level\, searching for strategies to maintain student agency\, or wrestling with the ethics of AI integration\, we invite you to bring your real-world scenarios to the table. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Patricia Dennis is an Instructor and Director of the School Library Media Program at William Paterson University. She earned her doctorate in educational technology leadership from New Jersey City University and is completing research on “School Libraries Leveled Up: Exploring New and Multiple Literacies.” As Lead Researcher for Garden State Esports\, she studies student attendance and game-based learning while helping bring innovative esports and play-based approaches into K–12 classrooms. She previously served as a School Library Media Specialist at Forest Street Community School in Orange\, New Jersey\, where she integrated Minecraft Education\, LEGO Fortnite\, and Epic Games tools into literacy and STEAM programming. She is extending these same innovative initiatives through her Fulbright grant project in South Africa. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Pati Ruiz is Director of Learning Technology Research at Digital Promise\, where she leads initiatives on AI\, emerging technologies\, and national leadership for UGain Reading. Prior to joining Digital Promise\, Dr. Ruiz spent 16 years as a high school computer science teacher\, Spanish teacher\, and K-12 administrator. Her research focuses on responsible innovation\, digital literacy\, and computer science education to advance equitable access. A recognized leader in responsible AI\, Dr. Ruiz was a member of the 2024-2026 OECD-EU AI Literacy Framework Expert Group and the 2025-2026 Brookings' Global Task Force on AI in Education. She was also named a 2022 Brilliant Woman in AI Ethics\, a 2023 EdSAFE AI Fellow\, and a 2025 ASU+GSV Leading Woman in AI. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Kelly McNeil is a Senior Learning Experience Designer at Digital Promise\, where she designs and facilitates professional learning at the intersection of AI\, games\, and emerging technologies in education. Her work focuses on helping educators move beyond tool use to designing meaningful\, human-centered learning experiences that foster agency\, curiosity\, and connection. Dr. McNeil specializes in playful professional learning and supports educator communities in exploring how AI can enhance\, rather than replace\, teaching and creativity. Her research examines how co-designed\, immersive learning experiences influence educator beliefs and practices\, with a focus on learner variability and inclusive design. She has led national initiatives\, facilitated educator networks\, and presented at conferences including ISTE\, FETC\, and SXSW EDU. Dr. McNeil is passionate about elevating educator voice and bridging research and practice in evolving learning ecosystems. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Digital Promise Future of Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHP AI Teacher Academy 2.0 has been updated for 2026 and is designed to equip educators with the essential knowledge\, skills\, and metacognitive practices to understand\, use\, and evaluate generative AI systems and tools. The course has also been redesigned to support over 14 languages. Get a free verified certificate with referral code: 6FJGJOTX7MFH5M2H URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/digitalpromise20260930/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital Literacy,Library/Media,Student Agency and Voice,Student Data Privacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260930-digitalpromise-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T170000 DTSTAMP:20261023T181807Z CREATED:20260922T203439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T181807Z UID:13241006-1790697600-1790701200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:From Engagement to Academic Impact: Turning Family Partnerships Into Action DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Cristina Melendez\, Former Deputy Chancellor of Family\, Community\, and Student Empowerment\, New York City Department of Education; Windy Lopez-Aflitto\, Senior Vice President of Professional Learning\, Learning Heroes; and Samantha Fils-Aimé\, Assistant Vice President\, Curriculum and Instruction\, Springboard CollaborativeModerated by Keo Chea-Young\, Ed.D.\, Academic Success Partner\, Springboard Collaborative \nSponsored by Springboard Collaborative \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\nListen to the Podcast\n\n\n\nRead the Article\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamilies want to support their children’s learning. Yet many do not have access to clear information about how their children are doing academically or what they can do to support progress. Educators value strong family partnerships but may lack the time\, training\, tools\, and systems needed to build them consistently. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, Dr. Cristina Melendez\, former Deputy Chancellor of Family\, Community\, and Student Empowerment at New York City Public Schools\, shares lessons from leading family partnership work across a large\, diverse school system. Learning Heroes shares insights from its just-published national parent research\, including what families understand about their children’s academic progress\, how they want to support learning\, and where opportunities remain to better connect families with actionable information and support. \nBuilding on these findings\, Dr. Keo Chea-Young and Samantha Fils-Aimé of Springboard Collaborative introduce the Family Enablement Domains\, Essential Pathways\, and Standards (DEPS) Framework\, an open-source\, evidence-informed framework that focuses on the conditions that help families build the knowledge\, confidence\, tools\, and agency to support learning. Samantha is a former District of Columbia Public Schools literacy leader\, bringing additional practitioner and system-level perspectives to the conversation. \nViewers will: \n\nExamine what national parent research reveals about families’ experiences\, needs\, and desire to support their children’s learning\nIdentify the conditions that help effective family engagement build families’ knowledge\, confidence\, capacity\, and agency to support learning\nConsider how schools and systems can build educator capacity and create structures that support strong family-educator partnerships\nHear lessons about building trust\, addressing mindsets and beliefs about families\, and sustaining authentic family partnerships\nIdentify ways to make information about student learning more understandable and actionable for families\n\nViewers will leave with research\, a ready-to-use practical framework\, and actionable strategies for strengthening family-educator partnerships in support of student learning. This recorded edLeader Panel will be of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, instructional leaders\, and family engagement leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Cristina Melendez is the former Deputy Chancellor of Family\, Community\, and Student Empowerment for the New York City Department of Education. An experienced education leader and advocate for students and families\, Dr. Melendez has dedicated her career to strengthening partnerships among schools\, families\, and communities to support student success. Throughout her leadership\, Dr. Melendez has championed meaningful family engagement and worked to ensure that parents and caregivers have a strong voice in their children’s education. Her work has focused on building inclusive school communities\, expanding opportunities for collaboration\, and empowering families as essential partners in creating positive educational experiences and outcomes for all students. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWindy Lopez-Aflitto is Senior Vice President of Professional Learning at Learning Heroes and brings more than 20 years of experience in family engagement\, education\, and philanthropy. A former elementary school teacher\, she has spent much of her career helping families and communities engage more meaningfully in children’s learning. Before joining Learning Heroes\, Windy worked at American Express on its nonprofit leadership development philanthropic platform and spent nearly a decade at Scholastic helping develop family and community engagement initiatives. She has also served as a guest lecturer at NYU and at the University of the South in collaboration with the Yale Child Study Center. In this edWebinar\, Windy will bring Learning Heroes’ perspective on what families need to understand and support their children’s academic progress. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSamantha Fils-Aimé is an educator and instructional leader with more than 19 years of experience in urban education. As Assistant Vice President of Curriculum and Instruction at Springboard Collaborative\, she leads curriculum and instructional strategy and partners with school systems nationwide to strengthen student learning and family–educator partnerships. She helped develop the Family Enablement Domains\, Essential Pathways\, and Standards (DEPS) Framework and oversees student instruction\, family enablement learning experiences\, and professional learning models. Prior to Springboard\, Samantha served as a school administrator and district-level leader with DC Public Schools\, where she led strategies\, curricula\, and professional learning initiatives to strengthen instructional systems and improve student and educator outcomes. Samantha is committed to building systems in which educators and families are valued as essential partners in student learning. She holds an M.A. in teaching from UNC Chapel Hill. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Keo Chea-Young is an Academic Success Partner at Springboard Collaborative\, where she draws on more than 20 years of experience in literacy education\, curriculum and program design\, family engagement\, and academic research. During her tenure at Springboard\, she has helped shape the organization’s student- and family-facing curricula and led research and design efforts focused on strengthening student learning and family-educator partnerships. Her current work focuses on translating research and implementation learning into practical strategies for schools and systems\, including work related to Springboard’s Family Enablement Domains\, Essential Pathways\, and Standards (DEPS) Framework. Dr. Chea-Young earned her Ed.D. in reading\, writing\, and literacy from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.Ed. in language and literacy from Harvard University. She began her career as an elementary educator and literacy coach. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Community & Family Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpringboard works with districts to accelerate learning for the students who need it most. Every program is built around family-educator partnership: families are activated as members of the teaching team\, not invited as observers. In literacy\, that model produces an average of five months of learning gains in as few as seven weeks\, with family participation exceeding 89% nationwide. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/engagement20260929/ CATEGORIES:edLeader Panel,Family and Community Engagement,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260929-engagement-event-v2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T150000 DTSTAMP:20261020T163044Z CREATED:20260922T202305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T163044Z UID:13241002-1790690400-1790694000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Building a Comprehensive Assessment System: Overcoming Key Challenges DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Gene Kerns\, Former Educator\, Current Chief Academic Officer\, Renaissance; and Dr. Julie Vogel\, Former Superintendent\, Current National Education Officer\, Renaissance \nSponsored by Renaissance \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\nListen to the Podcast\n\n\n\nRead the Article\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAssessment answers essential questions about student learning. But too often\, teachers aren’t sure which assessment to choose for which purpose. Or they ask leaders to provide a single assessment tool that does it all\, leading to fruitless searches and needless frustration. \nHow can leaders best respond to these challenges? \nWatch this edLeader Panel for the answers\, as two experts show you how to create a comprehensive (and cohesive) assessment system with the right tools to address your educators’ needs. You’ll explore: \n\nThe types of assessment to include\, and the purposes of each\nKey considerations related to testing time and acting on the resulting data\nAdvantages and disadvantages of different types of assessment\nEnsuring coherence\, with each assessment contributing to a full picture of student achievement\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 assessment directors\, curriculum directors\, MTSS directors\, and principals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nGene Kerns\, Ed.D.\, is Chief Academic Officer at Renaissance and a nationally acclaimed speaker on assessment\, learning progressions\, and educational standards. He is a third-generation educator and a former director of curriculum and instruction. He is also co-author of three books: inFormative Assessment\, Unlocking Student Talent\, and Literacy Reframed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulie Vogel\, Ph.D.\, is the National Education Officer at Renaissance. She was formerly Superintendent of Schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston\, TX\, and Director of Instructional Services in the Diocese of Portland\, OR. She is also a former K–8 teacher\, building principal\, college professor\, and associate dean. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs a global leader in education technology operating in more than 110 countries\, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20260929/ CATEGORIES:Assessment,Data and Analytics,edLeader Panel,Leadership/Administration,MTSS,Student Achievement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260929-assessment-event_panel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T180000 DTSTAMP:20260928T220154Z CREATED:20260922T201134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T220154Z UID:13240998-1790614800-1790618400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:K–3 Math Thinking Strategies: Basic Addition and Subtraction Facts DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Tyler Wardrop\, Former Educator\, Current Programming Lead and Education Research Specialist\, MathImagine Foundation; and Bradley Ellert\, Instructor\, Lethbridge School Division (Alberta\, Canada) \nSponsored by The MathImagine Foundation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBasic fact fluency is the foundation for everything that follows in elementary math\, yet many students stall at counting strategies or freeze under pressure on timed tests. This edWebinar equips K–3 teachers with practical\, research-informed thinking strategies that move students beyond rote memorization toward genuine fluency with addition and subtraction facts.  \nViewers will explore how students actually progress from counting\, through derived facts\, to automatic recall\, and will learn to teach core strategies: doubles\, near-doubles\, make-ten\, counting on and back\, and fact families with confidence. Viewers will also discover how to assess fluency in ways that reveal student thinking rather than just speed\, how to support learners stuck at counting strategies (including older students needing remediation)\, and how to explain this approach to parents who grew up on flash cards.  \nEvery viewer will gain a clear roadmap of fact development and classroom-ready strategies they can use tomorrow—no math-specialist background required. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K–3 teachers and school leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nTyler Wardrop is a former teacher with 15 years of experience in K-12. He has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Lethbridge and his master’s in educational leadership from MUN. He currently works with MathImagine as their Programming Lead and Educational Research Specialist\, among additional education consultant roles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBradley Ellert is an instructor with a background spanning education\, computer science\, and educational programming. A former educator and Education and Program Manager at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden\, he has taught mathematics\, computer science\, and Japanese in both K–12 and post-secondary settings. Bradley holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in computer science and a B.Ed. in mathematics and brings an interdisciplinary perspective to teaching and learning. His work has included curriculum development\, educational program management\, and integrating technology into learning environments. He currently teaches in the Lethbridge School Division and also teaches sessional courses at the university. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe MathImagine Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting educators through high-quality mathematics resources\, professional learning\, and classroom-ready strategies. Working with experienced educators and mathematics leaders\, MathImagine develops practical tools and learning opportunities that help teachers strengthen mathematical thinking\, problem solving\, and student engagement. \nThrough webinars\, conference presentations\, and educator-created resources\, MathImagine focuses on providing research-informed approaches that can be implemented immediately in the classroom. The Foundation is committed to equipping teachers with effective\, engaging resources that support meaningful mathematics learning and build confidence in mathematics instruction. \nBy connecting educators with innovative ideas\, proven strategies\, and practical classroom tools\, MathImagine helps teachers create impactful mathematics learning experiences for all students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20260928/ CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Mathematics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260928-math-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T140000 DTSTAMP:20260928T203621Z CREATED:20260921T172358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T203621Z UID:13240868-1790600400-1790604000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:You’re a Principal Now! What’s Next? Mastering Leadership Essentials for Your First Years DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Tom Hierck\, Former Educator\, Current Educational Consultant\, Canada; Rita Marler\, Ed.D.\, Former Superintendent\, Current Educational Consultant\, Canada; and Shan Jorgenson-Adam\, Former Educator\, Current Educational Consultant\, Canada \nSponsored by Solution Tree \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStepping into the principalship is exciting\, challenging\, and filled with new responsibilities. For school leaders\, the role requires navigating the unique priorities and contexts of schools while building strong\, thriving learning communities. From setting a clear vision and building strong relationships to managing the day-to-day demands of a school\, effective principals must balance leadership priorities with essential managerial responsibilities. \nView this edWebinar for a practical\, conversational exploration of the essential elements of successful school leadership. Presenters share strategies\, insights\, and resources to help new administrators build a strong foundation for their first years in the principalship while offering experienced school leaders an opportunity to revisit and strengthen core leadership practices. \nViewers will: \n\nGain practical strategies and resources for successfully leading a school in the Canadian education context\nExplore ways to establish a clear vision\, build strong relationships\, and communicate effectively with staff\, students\, families\, and the school community\nLearn strategies for balancing instructional leadership with the day-to-day managerial responsibilities of the principalship\nExamine how school leaders can create and sustain a safe\, welcoming\, learner-focused school culture\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to new and aspiring K-12 principals and vice principals\, as well as experienced school leaders looking to refresh and strengthen foundational leadership practices. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nTom Hierck has been an educator since 1983\, and his career has spanned all grade levels and many roles in public education. He has presented to schools and districts across North America with a message of celebration for educators seeking to make a difference in the lives of students. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRita Marler\, Ed.D.\, is the former Chief Superintendent of the Battle River School Division in Camrose\, Alberta\, Canada\, where she focused on instructional leadership development of school and system leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShan Jorgenson-Adam\, M.Ed.\, is President of JAM Consulting in Camrose\, Alberta. With over 30 years in education\, she partners with schools across Canada to strengthen leadership\, culture\, and teaching through coaching\, mentorship\, and professional learning. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Principal Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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/principalleadership20260928/ CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,School Culture/Climate ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260928-principalleadership-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T170000 DTSTAMP:20260924T210242Z CREATED:20260922T192534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T210242Z UID:13240986-1790265600-1790269200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Future of AI-Powered Education: What to Expect and How to Prepare DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Aryan Bhadouria\, CEO and Co-Founder\, Teachshare; and Jennifer Kilmore\, Experienced Educator\, Director of Professional Learning\, Vista Higher Learning \nSponsored by Vista\, the K-12 division of Vista Higher Learning \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAI is rapidly moving from a classroom tool to a force that could fundamentally reshape how schools operate. As new student-facing AI solutions emerge and public debate intensifies\, education leaders face an urgent question: How can schools harness the potential of AI while preserving what matters most about teaching and learning? \nJoin Aryan Bhadouria\, CEO and Co-founder of TeachShare\, and Jenni Kilmore\, Director of Professional Learning at Vista Higher Learning\, for an engaging edWebinar on the future of AI-powered education. \nTogether\, they examine the latest research\, explore competing predictions about the future of schools\, and discuss both the promise and the potential pitfalls of widespread AI adoption. Most importantly\, they share strategies for helping district and school leaders build a clear vision for AI and guide educators through meaningful\, responsible implementation. \nWhether you're cautiously optimistic or deeply skeptical\, you leave with a practical framework for understanding where AI is headed—and how your school community can prepare for what's next. This edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nAryan Bhadouria is the Co-founder and CEO of TeachShare\, an education technology company helping educators strengthen and redefine tiered instruction. Founded in 2024\, TeachShare now serves hundreds of thousands of educators and has become the most technically sophisticated AI system built for instruction—going well beyond generic chat tools by grounding every output in a district's adopted curriculum\, applying editable guardrails\, and generating pacing plans\, differentiated materials\, and formative assessments that feed back into reteaching and extension. It works across every subject and grade band\, from core content to world languages and multilingual instruction\, and is built to fit the curriculum a district has already chosen rather than ask teachers to work around it. Aryan studied computer science at the University of California\, Berkeley\, where he served as a class facilitator in the College of Engineering\, before leaving to build TeachShare full time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer Kilmore is the Director of Professional Learning at Vista Higher Learning. An experienced educator and education industry leader\, she has expertise in world language instruction\, curriculum development\, professional learning\, blended and digital learning\, and educational technology. Prior to joining Vista Higher Learning\, Jennifer held leadership roles at Carnegie Learning and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and spent more than seven years with the Arkansas School for Mathematics\, Sciences\, and the Arts\, where she served as a French Instructor\, Curriculum Coordinator\, and LMS Administrator. Jennifer holds a Master of Arts in Second Languages\, with a focus on second language acquisition and pedagogy\, from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and a Bachelor of Science in Education in French from Bowling Green State University. \n\n\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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVista\, the K–12 division of Vista Higher Learning\, is a leading publisher and edtech provider solely dedicated to language and literacy instruction. For more than 25 years\, the company has partnered with educators to create and deliver innovative print and digital solutions that empower diverse learners\, develop language and literacy\, and promote intercultural understanding. Vista remains committed to its mission of transforming lives through language and literacy. For more information\, visit VistaHigherLearning.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.The Future of AI-Powered Education: What to Expect and How to Prepare\n\nThursday\, Sep. 24 at 4 p.m. Eastern TimeTo earn a CE certificate for viewing this edWebinar\, learn more and join edWeb.net\, it’s free. Be sure you're a member of edWeb. You can join here. 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Students need purposeful\, explicit language instruction\, along with meaningful opportunities to apply what they learn. \nIn this edWebinar\, viewers explore practical strategies for preparing students to navigate the language demands of English language proficiency assessments such as WIDA® ACCESS\, TELPAS\, ELPA21\, and ELPAC\, while building the confidence and skills needed to move toward reclassification. \nViewers learn how to: \n\nStrengthen language proficiency across listening\, speaking\, reading\, and writing through guided and independent practice\nUse intentional planning\, meaningful language practice\, and targeted instructional support to build confidence and address common student challenges\nImplement classroom-ready strategies that support English learners across the curriculum and help create a pathway toward reclassification\n\nThis edWebinar is intended for K-12 educators\, English learner specialists\, instructional coaches\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter \nJamey Goulet\, M.S.Ed.\, is an Academic Officer at Teacher Created Materials and a seasoned educator dedicated to multilingual learner success. With experience as an EL coordinator and consultant\, she supports schools nationwide through customized training\, instructional planning\, and equity-focused strategies that foster effective\, inclusive learning environments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. \n\n\nJoin the Supporting Emergent Bilingual 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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Pathways to Reclassification: Building Language Proficiency for English Learners\n\nThursday\, Sep. 24 at 3 p.m. Eastern TimeTo earn a CE certificate for viewing this edWebinar\, learn more and join edWeb.net\, it’s free. Be sure you're a member of edWeb. You can join here. 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View the edWeb Privacy Policy.Thank you for helping us fight spam!\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bilingual_ed20260924/ CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260924-bilingual_ed-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T130000 DTSTAMP:20260927T033443Z CREATED:20260922T012435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T033443Z UID:13240904-1790251200-1790254800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Policy Into Practice: State Literacy Leadership DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Bobbie Burnham\, Assistant Commissioner\, Office of Teaching and Learning\, Minnesota Department of Education; Dr. Claudia Ladd\, Literacy and Early Childhood Division Administrator\, CLSD Language and Literacy Director\, and Education Innovation Research Grant Director\, Wyoming Department of Education; and Maya Valencia Goodall\, Chief Impact Officer\, CORE Learning \nSponsored by CORE Learning \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\nListen to the Podcast\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis third edWebinar of Structured Language & Literacy Week for Leaders gives district and state leaders a clear look at how literacy legislation becomes literacy practice. The panelists share how state leadership interprets policy and the decisions that shape how it moves forward across districts. \nKey topics covered include: \n\nFrom Legislation to Action: How state leaders interpret literacy policy and translate it into practice\nLessons Learned: Course corrections made along the way\, and what they would do differently\nConstraints and Directives: What state leaders wish districts understood about the pressures they navigate\nBuilding Coherence: How shared understanding between state and district leaders supports smoother implementation\nAccelerating Progress: What has worked well enough that other states could learn from it directly\, rather than starting from the beginning\n\nBy the conclusion of the session\, viewers are able to: \n\nUnderstand how legislation moves from policy into practice at the state level\nIdentify constraints and directives that shape state-level decision making\nApply lessons learned from other states to accelerate their own progress\n\nViewers walk away with a clearer picture of the state-level view\, along with practical insight they can use to build coherence and accelerate their own progress. This edWebinar is of interest to K-12 state leaders\, district leaders\, and policymakers. \nThis edWebinar is part of Structured Language & Literacy Week for Leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nAs Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Teaching and Learning\, Bobbie Burnham oversees the divisions of Early Learning Services; Academic Standards\, Instruction and Assessment; and Libraries and Out-of-School Time at the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Bobbie’s skills and expertise focus on leveraging connections among early care and education programs and the K-12 system to create a comprehensive and inclusive early learning framework that spans birth through age eight. Bobbie has been committed to the implementation of innovative learning strategies and evidence-based practices as a teacher\, coach\, school administrator\, and staff developer. She started her career as a kindergarten teacher\, worked with the Minnesota Center for Reading Research for eight years as a Reading First Coordinator\, and has been with MDE for over eight years. Bobbie holds a master’s degree in literacy education\, a certificate in professional development\, and a K-12 reading specialist licensure from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Claudia Ladd is a language and literacy systems leader with 25 years of experience advancing evidence-based practice across classroom\, school\, district\, state\, and national contexts. Grounded in the Science of Reading\, her work focuses on building coherent\, sustainable systems that strengthen instruction\, leadership\, and student outcomes from early childhood through grade 12. She has led and supported statewide literacy initiatives\, educator preparation and curriculum reviews\, district and school diagnostic analyses\, professional development evaluations\, and large-scale curricular reform efforts. Dr. Ladd specializes in translating language and literacy research\, education policy\, and legislative priorities into actionable guidance for states\, districts\, schools\, and national partners. Through cross-state collaboration and national partnerships\, she works to bridge research\, policy\, and implementation\, helping education systems move from intention to lasting impact while expanding access to high-quality\, evidence-based language and literacy instruction. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaya Valencia Goodall is the Chief Impact Officer of CORE Learning and an education entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in bilingual literacy\, language acquisition\, and edtech. She co-created CORE’s Online Language & Literacy Academy (OL&LA)\, advancing a language-centered approach to Structured Literacy that supports Multilingual Learners\, English variety speakers\, and students with dyslexia. Prior to CORE\, Maya co-founded Lingual Learning\, later acquired by Rosetta Stone/Lexia\, where she led development of the award-winning Lexia English program. She holds master’s degrees in education and applied linguistics and is passionate about honoring students’ diverse language backgrounds. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Language and Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor 25+ years\, CORE has pioneered evidence-based and research-grounded professional learning experiences and school supports that equip educators with the tools they need to advance rigorous instruction\, high-quality materials\, and effective assessments. CORE partners with educators to strengthen the foundations of teaching and learning\, ensuring all students experience a rigorous\, relevant\, and inclusive public education. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lang-lit20260924/ CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260924-lang-lit-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T160000 DTSTAMP:20260923T195826Z CREATED:20260610T151858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T195826Z UID:12440898-1790175600-1790179200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Co-Regulation Strategies for Early Childhood Educators: The Calm You Bring DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kristy Rauch\, Senior Manager of Educational Partnerships\, Collaborative Classroom; Lisa Davis\, Former Educator\, Current Professional Learning Consultant\, Collaborative Classroom; and Lindsay Miner\, M.S.\, Report Review and Certification Specialist\, McCormick Institute for Early Childhood at National Louis University \nSponsored by Collaborative Classroom \nWatch the Recording \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nBefore young children can regulate themselves\, they need regulated adults—and the early childhood educators who care for them are stretched thin. According to the 2024 RAND American Pre-K Teacher Survey\, Pre-K teachers experience workplace stress at nearly twice the rate of adults in comparable occupations. \nThis edWebinar equips early childhood educators and leaders with both the research foundation and the practical tools to build regulation into their environments\, routines\, and relationships. Viewers: \n\nBuild foundational knowledge of self-regulation and co-regulation—and understand why co-regulation is not optional\, but the foundation that makes self-regulation possible\nExplore strategies for adult regulation\, including mindfulness practices that educators can use in the moment and throughout the day\nLearn how to design environments that reduce dysregulation and support calm\nDiscover instructional approaches that center on the principle: a dysregulated brain cannot learn\nStrengthen daily interactions with children through emotion coaching\, warm\, responsive relationships\, and consistent\, gentle boundaries\nUnderstand the role of reflective supervision in sustaining educator well-being and creating a trickle-down effect that benefits children and families\n\nDrawing on research-based frameworks\, viewers explore how educators and leaders can become steady co-regulation partners for one another and for the children in their care. The presenters dive deeper into the “growth loop”: the powerful\, reciprocal cycle in which co-regulation between early childhood educators and children creates emotional equilibrium and regulated spaces where everyone can thrive. \nWhether you are an early childhood classroom teacher\, caregiver\, instructional coach\, or program leader\, this edWebinar offers renewed confidence and ready-to-use tools and techniques for “downloading calm” to every child and colleague in your care. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKristy Rauch is the Senior Manager of Educational Partnerships for Collaborative Classroom. A 25-year veteran in education\, her extensive background spans high school teaching\, curriculum development\, and professional learning facilitation. Prior to her current role\, she supported schools and districts as a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Consultant with CASEL. Kristy holds a B.A. in English from Northwestern University and an M.A. in educational policy and evaluation from Stanford University. \n \nLisa Davis is a professional learning consultant with the Center for the Collaborative Classroom\, joining the organization following a distinguished 30-year career in a large Maryland public school system. Her public education tenure spanned roles as a classroom teacher\, curriculum specialist\, school administrator\, and district leader. Currently\, Lisa teaches at the university level and provides coaching and training for various organizations. She has extensive experience facilitating professional learning for local\, state\, and national stakeholders. Lisa holds an M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction and a B.A. in early childhood and elementary education. \n \nLindsay Miner\, M.S.\, is a Report Review and Certification Specialist at the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood at National Louis University. She reviews reports and develops report-writing manuals for the IDHS assessment team\, who conduct classroom and program assessments throughout the state of Illinois. Lindsay holds a baccalaureate degree in sociology and urban planning from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a graduate degree in child development from the Erikson Institute. Prior to joining the McCormick Institute\, Lindsay worked as a play therapist\, home visitor\, and early childhood educator\, with a focus on infants and toddlers\, throughout the Chicagoland area. \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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n \n \n Collaborative Classroom is a mission-driven\, nonprofit organization providing evidence-based\, classroom-tested solutions for early childhood through grade 12. We are your partner in ensuring all children become fluent readers\, skilled writers\, and critical thinkers who learn from and respect one another. Our programs\, products\, and professional learning empower educators to grow their teaching practices and create the conditions for authentic\, student-centered learning.\n \n\n \n \n The McCormick Institute for Early Childhood at National Louis University elevates the early childhood profession through programming that is innovative\, responsive\, and informed by practice\, applied research\, and community and policy engagement. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20260923/ CATEGORIES:Behavior Challenges and Support,Early Childhood Learning,Educator Self-Care and Wellness,PreK-K Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260923-earlychildhood-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T150000 DTSTAMP:20260926T191629Z CREATED:20260825T194807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T191629Z UID:13152333-1790172000-1790175600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Strengthen MTSS Through Peer-Led Prevention: Reaching Every Student DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tiffany Sommerfeld\, Director of Academic Advising & Counseling\, Belton Independent School District (TX); Shannon Toney\, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Stop School Violence Grant Coordinator\, Billings Public Schools (MT); and Dr. Gregory Hudnall\, Experienced Educator\, Founder\, Hope Squad \nSponsored by Hope Squad \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nEvery district is working to build a stronger Multi-Tiered System of Supports. But MTSS is only as strong as what happens between the tiers. This edWebinar looks at how peer-led prevention is enabling districts to strengthen MTSS from the inside by identifying students earlier\, connecting them to help faster\, and shifting school culture so support reaches every student. \nDr. Gregory Hudnall\, Founder of Hope Squad\, joins district leaders Tiffany Sommerfeld\, Director of Academic Advising & Counseling at Belton Independent School District (TX)\, and Shannon Toney\, BJA Stop School Violence Grant Coordinator at Billings Public Schools (MT)\, to discuss how a peer-nomination model puts trained students and accountable adults inside every level of MTSS\, from universal Tier 1 prevention to more targeted support\, and how that structure changes the culture of a school over time. \nViewers hear directly from two districts that have built peer-led prevention into their MTSS frameworks\, including what changed and what it took to get there. They leave with a clearer picture of how peer leadership strengthens tiered support systems in practice and how to make the case for it within their own district. \nThis edWebinar is designed for elementary through high school district and school leaders evaluating how to strengthen and close gaps within their district’s MTSS strategy. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nTiffany Sommerfeld serves as the Director of Academic Advising & Counseling Services for Belton Independent School District (BISD). In this administrative role\, she oversees programs that support student development across academic guidance\, social-emotional well-being\, and post-secondary career planning. She plays a key role in coordinating districtwide support services\, including resources for military-connected students and families transitioning into the district. Tiffany’s work emphasizes comprehensive student advocacy\, career exploration\, and collaboration with campus counselors\, administrators\, and community partners to enhance student success and maintain a supportive educational environment across Belton ISD campuses. She has also successfully overseen the implementation of Hope Squad at three levels of learning: elementary\, middle school\, and high school\, across 21 campuses. \n\n \nShannon Toney currently serves in the Billings Public School District\, coordinating school safety programming through the support of a Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Stop School Violence Grant. Programming includes overseeing the implementation of Hope Squad\, Rachel’s Challenge\, and Restorative Practices at all six middle schools in the district. Before this work\, Shannon was a counselor for 16 years at elementary and middle schools. Additionally\, she spent time working as a state Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) B Consultant in Montana\, supporting implementation in local schools and districts. She is passionate about building connections and relationships with students and families while developing systems that build a safe\, supportive environment for students to thrive through education and well-being. \n \nDr. Gregory Hudnall is the founder of Hope Squad and a nationally recognized leader in school-based and community-wide suicide prevention\, intervention\, and postvention. A former high school principal and associate superintendent\, Dr. Hudnall brings more than 30 years of experience helping schools build comprehensive systems that promote student well-being\, connection\, and safety. Dr. Hudnall has dedicated his career to building communities that equip educators\, students\, and families with the knowledge and tools to recognize warning signs\, strengthen protective factors\, and connect young people with support. His work emphasizes the power of peer connection and the importance of creating school cultures where students feel seen\, valued\, and empowered to seek help. \n\nJoin the Creating a Positive School Climate 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 earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\nHope Squad is a complete\, school-rooted prevention program that transforms culture through peer trust\, sustained skill building\, and three research-backed pillars designed to create lasting change across the entire school and broader community. It is led by students\, supported by adults\, and powered by connection. Every year\, universal prevention education reaches 1.25 million students in K-12 at thousands of schools\, and the impact is amplified through mental health agency partnerships and family involvement. 100% of administrators agree the program contributes to a safe school environment\, and 100% of parents agree their child’s involvement makes a positive difference. Learn more at www.HopeSquad.com. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20260923/ CATEGORIES:Assessment,MTSS,School Culture/Climate,Student Agency and Voice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260923-positive-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T130000 DTSTAMP:20260926T165740Z CREATED:20260922T011219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260926T165740Z UID:13240900-1790164800-1790168400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:District Actions for Systemwide Literacy Impact DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Laura Mendes\, M.Ed.\, Director of Literacy\, Springfield Public Schools (MA); Gabi Bell Jiménez\, Ph.D.\, Deputy Chief Academic Officer\, Milwaukee Public Schools (WI); and Maya Valencia Goodall\, Chief Impact Officer\, CORE Learning \nSponsored by CORE Learning \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\nListen to the Podcast\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis second edWebinar of Structured Language & Literacy Week for Leaders gives district leaders a practical\, real-world look at how to move a literacy system from where it stands today toward a clear\, shared vision. The panelists have done exactly that and walk through the concrete steps behind their districts’ progress. \nKey topics covered include: \n\nAssessing the Starting Point: How to take an honest look at where a district’s literacy system currently stands\nSetting a North Star: How to define a clear\, shared vision for systemwide literacy impact\nPractical Implementation Steps: The concrete actions districts take to move from vision toward reality\nMeasuring Progress: The data and markers districts use to know they are moving in the right direction\nLessons Learned: The course corrections districts have made along the way\, and what they would do differently\n\nBy the conclusion of the session\, viewers are able to: \n\nApply a framework for assessing their own district’s current literacy starting point\nDraft or refine a North Star vision for systemwide literacy impact\nIdentify practical\, sequenced steps for moving their own district forward\nSelect meaningful data points to track progress along the way\n\nViewers walk away with a roadmap\, not just a vision\, that they can begin applying in their own district right away. This edWebinar is of interest to K-12 district leaders\, instructional leaders\, and school administrators. \nThis edWebinar is part of Structured Language & Literacy Week for Leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nLaura Mendes is the Director of Literacy in Springfield Public Schools (SPS) in Massachusetts\, where early literacy is a priority. Laura has worked in SPS for more than 30 years in various school- and district-based roles. She has a background in teaching and coaching\, English as a second language\, and reading specialist work. Laura received a Harold Grinspoon Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award in 2008. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Springfield College\, a Master of Education in Reading and English as a Second Language from the University of Massachusetts/Amherst\, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership from the University of Massachusetts/Amherst. She attended elementary school in Springfield Public Schools. Laura returned as an adult and has lived there since. She is proud to say that her children attended and her grandchildren are attending SPS. Laura is committed to improving the reading success of all children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Gabi Bell Jiménez brings more than 20 years of experience in education to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). Her career spans roles as a researcher\, bilingual program developer\, coach\, interventionist\, and classroom teacher. She has held various leadership roles\, including Director of Curriculum and Instruction\, Academic Superintendent of Literacy\, and now Deputy Chief Academic Officer. Dr. Bell Jiménez advocates for literacy development as a fundamental human right for students from diverse backgrounds. Her current research focuses on the Science of Reading for adolescent learners in multilingual classrooms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaya Valencia Goodall is the Chief Impact Officer of CORE Learning and an education entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in bilingual literacy\, language acquisition\, and edtech. She co-created CORE’s Online Language & Literacy Academy (OL&LA)\, advancing a language-centered approach to Structured Literacy that supports Multilingual Learners\, English variety speakers\, and students with dyslexia. Prior to CORE\, Maya co-founded Lingual Learning\, later acquired by Rosetta Stone/Lexia\, where she led development of the award-winning Lexia English program. She holds master’s degrees in education and applied linguistics and is passionate about honoring students’ diverse language backgrounds. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Language and Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor 25+ years\, CORE has pioneered evidence-based and research-grounded professional learning experiences and school supports that equip educators with the tools they need to advance rigorous instruction\, high-quality materials\, and effective assessments. CORE partners with educators to strengthen the foundations of teaching and learning\, ensuring all students experience a rigorous\, relevant\, and inclusive public education. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lang-lit20260923/ CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260923-lang-lit-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T190000 DTSTAMP:20260922T225622Z CREATED:20260814T163130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T225622Z UID:13101298-1790100000-1790103600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How to Reach Every Learner in Social Studies: Active Learning Strategies That Work DESCRIPTION:Presented by Stephanie Quarantotto\, Former Educator\, Current Account Manager\, TCI (Teachers’ Curriculum Institute); and Michael Washington\, Former Educator\, Current Account Manager\, TCI (Teachers’ Curriculum Institute) \nSponsored by Teachers’ Curriculum Institute (TCI) \nWatch the Recording \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nGive every student access to the same rigorous content without rewriting your lessons. Reaching every student is one of the hardest parts of teaching social studies. Students come in with different reading levels and background knowledge. How do you get all of them into the same content and learning the same skills? \nActive learning strategies change the entry point. One strategy allows students to experience a version of an event before they read about it. They feel the crowding\, the pressure\, or the difficulty of a decision firsthand. That gives the whole class a shared reference point\, so students who came in without much background knowledge now have something to attach it to. It also gives them a reason to read\, because they want to know whether what they felt matches what actually happened. The content stays rigorous\, and the discussion that follows is richer because more students have something to say. \nIn this edWebinar\, we explore active learning strategies and run through some examples together. We break them down to see why the strategy worked\, what it asked of students\, and why it opened the lesson up. We cover: \n\nWhat makes a strategy active\, and why that reaches more students in social studies\nHow a short\, structured experience builds historical understanding\, not just engagement\nWhy the debrief is where the learning happens\, and what to ask\n\nThis edWebinar is of interest to K–12 social studies teachers\, instructional coaches\, and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nWith over 13 years of experience in K-5 general and special education\, Stephanie Quarantotto brings a wealth of classroom expertise to her role as Account Manager with TCI. Before joining TCI\, Stephanie taught kindergarten and fourth grade in Southeast Pennsylvania\, where she served on several pilot committees and was a prominent member of her district’s teachers’ union. A firm believer that all students can learn\, Stephanie is passionate about providing the right balance of rigor and productive struggle to help learners overcome challenges. She finds great excitement in offering differentiation options and witnessing her students’ success and growth each year. As an enthusiastic TCI user in her own classroom\, Stephanie now enjoys collaborating with districts to support and refine their learning goals. She thrives on showcasing engaging program components and lessons that reach and inspire all learners. \n \nMichael Washington is an Account Manager for TCI with over 22 years of experience in education. Before joining TCI\, he taught high school in Sacramento\, California\, where he held leadership roles as social studies department chair and academy lead. As a teacher leader\, Michael guided his school through successful accreditation processes and developed site- and district-wide curricula. Now at TCI\, Michael is passionate about sharing how the curriculum that transformed his classroom can support educators and students across the United States. He looks forward to helping schools implement engaging\, content-rich science programs that truly make an impact. \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 earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\nTCI is a K-12 education company founded by teachers\, for teachers. We are committed to creating engaging and effective social studies and science programs that bring learning to life. With a focus on active learning and differentiated instruction\, we empower educators with the tools and support they need to inspire students and drive meaningful learning experiences. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/socialstudies20260922/ CATEGORIES:Social Studies and Civics,Student Engagement and Motivation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260922-socialstudies-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260922T204821Z CREATED:20260822T021303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T204821Z UID:13136969-1790092800-1790096400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Teaching History Through Decisions\, Tradeoffs\, and Uncertainty: Students as Historical Decision Makers DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kevin Parkinson\, Ed.D.\, Former Educator\, Current Education Senior Manager\, Alliance for Decision Education \nSponsored by Alliance for Decision Education \nWatch the Recording \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nHistory is often taught through the outcomes of decisions\, yet some of the greatest learning opportunities come from examining how those decisions were made. Why did historical figures choose one course of action over another? What information did they have\, what uncertainties did they face\, and what tradeoffs shaped their choices? When students grapple with these questions\, history becomes more than a sequence of events. It becomes an opportunity for students to develop the habits of thoughtful decision makers. \nThis edWebinar explores Decision Education\, the teaching and learning of skillful judgment formation and decision making\, through the lens of history. Informed by decades of decision science research\, Decision Education equips students with durable decision-making skills such as evaluating evidence\, considering uncertainty\, recognizing competing perspectives\, weighing tradeoffs\, and making reasoned judgments. By weaving these practices into existing history instruction\, educators can deepen historical understanding while helping students build skills that extend far beyond the classroom. Viewers explore practical strategies\, classroom examples\, and guidance for integrating Decision Education into history instruction without the need for a full curriculum overhaul. \nViewers explore how Decision Education: \n\nBrings history to life by engaging students as historical decision makers rather than passive observers\nDeepens historical thinking by examining evidence\, uncertainty\, competing perspectives\, and tradeoffs\nStrengthens critical thinking\, perspective taking\, and reasoned argumentation\nSupports thoughtful\, informed civic participation\nEquips students with practical decision-making skills they can apply in school\, work\, relationships\, and everyday life\n\nLearning objectives: \n\nExplain how Decision Education enhances historical inquiry instruction\nIdentify key Decision Education competencies and how they align with historical-thinking practices\nApply practical strategies to integrate historical decision-making activities into existing social studies lessons\nRecognize how analyzing difficult historical decisions can strengthen students’ critical thinking and decision-making skills\n\nThis edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKevin Parkinson\, Ed.D.\, is the Education Senior Manager at the Alliance for Decision Education. Dr. Parkinson has years of experience as a teacher and principal in traditional district and public charter schools\, as well as with educational nonprofit organizations. He has also served on the Mississippi Department of Education Principal Advisory Council. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from Illinois State University and a master’s degree in public school leadership from Columbia University. He is also the author of the Teachers Decide weekly newsletter. Dr. Parkinson lives with his wife and three kids in Mississippi’s capital city. He enjoys running\, tattoos\, NPR\, audiobooks\, board games\, being outdoors\, TV comedies\, and good food. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin the Student-Driven 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 \nThe Alliance for Decision Education (the Alliance) is a national nonprofit and field builder with the mission of improving lives by empowering students with essential skills and dispositions for making better decisions. Founded in 2014 and backed by experts in decision sciences and a broad range of other fields—including several Nobel laureates—the Alliance believes that better decisions lead to better lives and a better society. \nAs a field builder\, the Alliance aligns\, coordinates\, and amplifies the efforts of organizations and individuals working toward the vision of Decision Education being part of every student’s learning experience. We partner with teachers\, researchers\, academic and business leaders\, families\, and community members to raise awareness and develop solutions that can be scaled in classrooms across the country. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sdl20260922/ CATEGORIES:Critical Thinking Skills,Inquiry-Based Learning,Social Studies and Civics,Student Agency and Voice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260922-sdl-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260924T163330Z CREATED:20260922T005752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T163330Z UID:13240896-1790078400-1790082000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Leading Literacy: Perspectives From the Field’s Most Influential Voices DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Marisa Ramirez Stukey\, Ph.D.\, Chief Academic Officer\, The Reading League; Danielle (Nell) Thompson\, Ph.D.\, Founder and CEO\, The Transformative Reading Teacher Group and The Big Sky Literacy Summit; and Dale Webster\, Ph.D.\, President\, CORE Learning \nSponsored by CORE Learning \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\nListen to the Podcast\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis first edWebinar of Structured Language & Literacy Week for Leaders gives district and school leaders a balcony view of how literacy professional learning is being built and sustained across the country. The panelists work directly with districts nationwide\, giving them a rare vantage point on what is working and where systems are still catching up. \nKey topics covered include: \n\nTeacher Knowledge in Practice: How strong professional learning builds and sustains deep content knowledge for teachers of reading and writing\nCoaching and Implementation: What effective\, ongoing coaching looks like once initial training ends\nLeadership Development: Why training school and district leaders is just as critical as training teachers\n\nBy the conclusion of the session\, viewers are able to: \n\nIdentify patterns in how districts nationally are building literacy professional learning systems\, not just one-time trainings\nConnect teacher knowledge\, coaching\, and instructional materials into one coherent system\nApply a broader\, national perspective to their own professional learning planning\n\nViewers walk away with a wider view of what strong literacy professional learning looks like across the country\, along with ideas they can bring directly into their own systems. This edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and professional learning coordinators. \nThis edWebinar is part of Structured Language & Literacy Week for Leaders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nMarisa Ramirez Stukey\, Ph.D.\, is the Chief Academic Officer for The Reading League and the Content Editor for The Reading League Press. In these roles\, she leads academic strategy and professional learning initiatives while overseeing the development of high-quality content aligned with the Science of Reading to advance evidence-based literacy instruction nationwide. Marisa brings more than 20 years of experience as a classroom teacher\, instructional coach\, higher education instructor\, and national consultant. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDanielle “Nell” Thompson\, Ph.D.\, is a leader\, educator\, researcher\, and systems change agent committed to transforming how we understand and support language\, literacy\, and human potential. As founder of The Transformative Reading Teacher Group and creator of the Big Sky Literacy Summit\, she works alongside educators\, researchers\, and leaders to move powerful knowledge beyond theory and into practice. \nNell’s career spans speech-language pathology\, reading science\, implementation\, leadership\, and large-scale educational change\, but her work is anchored in a simple belief: when people know more\, they can become more and do more. \nRaised in rural North Dakota and now at home in the mountains of Montana\, Nell brings curiosity\, candor\, and a deep respect for the people doing the work. She believes meaningful transformation begins when we challenge what we think we know\, keep growing\, make a decision to change\, and create systems that allow both educators and students to thrive. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDale Webster\, Ph.D.\, is the President of CORE Learning (CORE)\, which provides professional learning and implementation support to schools and districts across the country. Dale brings over 30 years of experience in teaching\, professional learning\, research\, state-level policy and administration work\, and curriculum development to schools and districts across the country. Dale earned his Ph.D. in learning\, cognition\, and development at the University of California\, Irvine in 2012\, where his research focused on vocabulary development for English learners. He has presented nationally on various topics related to the Science of Reading. Dale most recently served as a member of the California State Literacy Plan Team and the SB 488 Panel that updated teacher preparation standards for reading instruction in California. Dale also served on the California Curriculum Commission\, an advisory body to the California State Board of Education on curriculum frameworks and textbook adoptions. He currently is Secretary of the Board of Directors for the International Dyslexia Association and functions as the Senior Editor-in-Chief of IDA’s publications. As part of his IDA board work\, Dale is an editor for the upcoming special publication entitled: The 2025 Definition of Dyslexia: Implications and Applications. Dale is also a board member for the International MTSS Association. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Language and Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor 25+ years\, CORE has pioneered evidence-based and research-grounded professional learning experiences and school supports that equip educators with the tools they need to advance rigorous instruction\, high-quality materials\, and effective assessments. CORE partners with educators to strengthen the foundations of teaching and learning\, ensuring all students experience a rigorous\, relevant\, and inclusive public education. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lang-lit20260922/ CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260922-lang-lit-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T180000 DTSTAMP:20260917T220245Z CREATED:20260819T032419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T220245Z UID:13113313-1789664400-1789668000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Rethinking Math Fact Fluency in K-5: Building Number Sense\, Reasoning\, and Foundational Confidence DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ann Elise Record\, Elementary Math Specialist\, Ann Elise Record Consulting LLC; and Heather Blankenship\, M.Ed.\, Former Educator\, Partnerships and State Initiatives Manager\, ExploreK12 \nSponsored by ExploreK12 \nWatch the Recording \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nWhen students develop math fact fluency through reasoning and number sense—not just memorization—they build a stronger foundation for long-term mathematical success. Join us for an engaging edWebinar with elementary math expert Ann Elise Record as we explore research-based approaches that help students become flexible\, confident thinkers while strengthening their accuracy and efficiency with basic facts. \nIn this session\, Ann Elise shares practical instructional strategies that move beyond rote recall to deepen conceptual understanding and cultivate mathematical confidence. Educators discover how purposeful math fact fluency instruction can support all learners while creating meaningful connections between facts\, patterns\, and problem solving. \nViewers leave with: \n\nA deeper understanding of the relationship between math fact fluency\, number sense\, and mathematical reasoning\nResearch-based strategies for developing math fact fluency through meaningful learning experiences\nPractical\, classroom-ready routines that can be incorporated into daily instruction immediately\nActionable approaches for supporting student confidence and productive mathematical thinking\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain strategies that help build lasting fluency\, stronger reasoning skills\, and greater confidence to unlock brighter futures for all your students in mathematics. This edWebinar is of interest to K-5 teachers\, math coaches\, interventionists\, and administrators. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAnn Elise Record is an educator with more than 25 years of experience in the roles of classroom teacher\, K-5 math coach\, adjunct faculty member for Plymouth State University\, Bureau of Education and Research presenter\, and\, currently\, an independent elementary math consultant providing customized professional development both in person and virtually. She is a contributing author\, together with Dr. Alison Mello\, on Dr. Nicki Newton’s book\, Fluency Doesn’t Just Happen with Addition and Subtraction\, and co-author of the book Fluency Doesn’t Just Happen with Multiplication and Division. She has worked with schools and districts across the U.S. and is a frequent presenter at various state conferences and the annual conferences of the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)\, Math Education Leaders (NCSM)\, and the Association of Teachers of Mathematics New England (ATMNE). \n\n \nHeather Blankenship\, M.Ed.\, brings over 20 years of experience in education to her role as Manager of Education Partnerships and State Initiatives at ExploreK12. Her journey began in the classroom\, where she spent 11 years as a passionate elementary educator before moving into campus and district leadership roles focused on curriculum and instruction. She is passionate about supporting and learning alongside educators. \n\nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\nExploreK12™\, a Cambium Learning Group brand\, is a leading provider of K-12 educational technology solutions in literacy\, math\, and science. Formed from the combination of ExploreLearning® and Learning A-Z®\, we serve over 15 million students and educators across 150+ countries. Our award-winning\, research-backed programs—including Gizmos™\, Raz-Plus®\, Reflex™\, and Frax™—help educators unlock brighter futures for every student through engaging\, joyful learning experiences that drive real results across these critical subjects. To learn more\, visit www.explorek12.com. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20260917/ CATEGORIES:Mathematics ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260917-math-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T170000 DTSTAMP:20260917T205124Z CREATED:20260820T145151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T205124Z UID:13119983-1789660800-1789664400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:AI in the Classroom: Practical Tools\, Smart Workflows\, Future-Ready Teaching Strategies DESCRIPTION:Presented by Niki Kelly\, Former Educator\, Current Senior Partner Engagement Manager\, Discovery Education \nSponsored by Discovery Education & IBM \nWatch the Recording \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nAI is reshaping education; what does meaningful\, responsible use look like today? In this edWebinar\, educators explore AI for student learning and teacher efficiency\, experience time‑saving workflows\, explore the free IBM SkillsBuild\, where each educator leaves having started their AI certification\, and gain practical\, classroom‑ready strategies for implementation tomorrow. \nThis edWebinar is of interest to high school teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nNiki Kelly is a Senior Partner Engagement Manager at Discovery Education\, leading partnerships that help schools and districts successfully implement innovative edtech solutions. A former educator with a master’s in educational leadership\, she is passionate about empowering educators through technology. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our 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\nDiscovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources\, engaging content\, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Through its award-winning digital textbooks\, multimedia resources\, and the largest professional learning network of its kind\, Discovery Education is transforming teaching and learning and improving academic achievement around the globe. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ai20260917/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Future Ready Learning,Technology for Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260917-ai-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T160000 DTSTAMP:20260917T200227Z CREATED:20260518T042219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T200227Z UID:12244541-1789657200-1789660800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:MTSS as a Schoolwide Operating System: Strategies for Coherence and Implementation Success DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Stephanie Stollar\, Founder\, Stephanie Stollar Consulting and The Reading Science Academy; Linda Diamond\, Author\, Current Executive Director\, Evidence Advocacy Center; and Katharine Bonasera\, Former Principal\, Current Senior Manager of Educational Partnerships\, Collaborative Classroom \nSponsored by Collaborative Classroom \nWatch the Recording \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar is for elementary leaders seeking to transform student outcomes and build sustainable\, system-level improvements\, focused on literacy\, through an MTSS framework. \nWhile MTSS is often associated with isolated interventions\, a high-functioning framework serves as a schoolwide operating system—the foundation for how a school uses and aligns resources to meet the needs of all learners. This edWebinar empowers leaders to transition from reactive troubleshooting toward a proactive\, systemic approach. \nThrough a facilitated conversation\, we explore “pre-mortem” strategies: ways to resolve systemic barriers before they impact student growth. We also examine the necessity of instructional coherence\, ensuring alignment across tiers rather than introducing conflicting intervention routines that increase cognitive load for vulnerable learners. \nLearning objectives include: \n\nExpand the Framework: Establish MTSS as a comprehensive organizational strategy rather than a checklist or sorting mechanism\nThe Proactive Pivot: Apply pre-mortem planning to build robust systems and unify instructional efforts\nEnsure Coherence: Align instructional language and routines across all tiers to create a seamless\, predictable student experience\n\nViewers gain practical insights for designing tiered literacy improvement plans that bridge the gap between professional learning and student outcomes. We discuss sustainable strategies for universal screening and grade-level planning to foster long-term instructional success. \nThis edWebinar is of interest to elementary school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Stephanie Stollar has dedicated over 30 years to improving literacy outcomes through evidence-based practices. She believes that by supporting all educators\, high achievement is possible for every student. In 2020\, she founded Reading Science Academy\, an online community where educators support each other to improve results in their classrooms. In addition\, she serves as a Board Member of the Innovations in Education Consortium\, sits on the Executive Team at the Evidence Advocacy Center\, and is a co-founder of a national alliance for supporting reading science in higher education. \nPreviously\, she served as the VP of Professional Learning at Acadience Learning\, an Assistant Professor at Mount St. Joseph University\, an MTSS trainer and consultant for hundreds of school districts\, an Assistant Professor of School Psychology\, and a school psychologist. Through her ongoing educational workshops and extensive publications\, she continues to build the capacity of educators and education systems worldwide so every student can be lifted through literacy. \n \nLinda Diamond is best known for her nationally recognized professional books\, Teaching Reading Sourcebook\, used by many teacher preparation programs\, Assessing Reading: Multiple Measures\, and the Vocabulary Handbook. Linda was a teacher\, principal\, director of curriculum and instruction\, and a senior policy analyst in an education think tank. In 1995\, Linda founded and became President of the Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education (CORE Learning)\, an organization committed to improving literacy and math outcomes for all children. After serving as CORE’s President for 26 years\, Linda stepped down from that role and continues to serve on CORE’s Advisory Board and The Reading League-California Advisory Board\, and advises publishers\, state agencies\, legislators\, and other organizations as they work to improve literacy instruction. \n \nKatharine Bonasera is Senior Manager of Educational Partnerships with Collaborative Classroom for Georgia\, Tennessee\, North Carolina\, and South Carolina. She has nearly 20 years of teaching and leadership experience in urban school environments\, serving as a classroom teacher\, assistant principal\, and principal. In addition to her school-based experience\, she has coached early career Teach For America teachers and served as an advisor with Relay Graduate School of Education’s National Principals Academy Fellowship. She is passionate about cultivating school environments that foster connection\, equitable practices\, and the opportunity for all community members to thrive. \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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n \n \n Collaborative Classroom is a mission-driven\, nonprofit organization providing evidence-based\, classroom-tested solutions for early childhood through grade 12. We are your partner in ensuring all children become fluent readers\, skilled writers\, and critical thinkers who learn from and respect one another. Our programs\, products\, and professional learning empower educators to grow their teaching practices and create the conditions for authentic\, student-centered learning. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20260917/ CATEGORIES:Assessment,Leadership/Administration,Literacy,MTSS,Special Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260917-leadership-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T140000 DTSTAMP:20260922T201001Z CREATED:20260922T200336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T201001Z UID:13240995-1789650000-1789653600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:AI Literacy for Learners: High-Level Strategies for Preparing Students for a Digital Workforce DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Meenoo Rami\, AI and EdTech Product Leader\, Author\, and Ex-Microsoft; and Monica Cougan\, Global Education Leader \nSponsored by Discovery Education \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\nListen to the Podcast\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis edWebinar explores how foundational AI literacy prepares students for a rapidly evolving digital workforce and supports broader career-connected learning across STEM\, CTE\, and cross-curricular instruction. In this third session of Future-Ready Pathways Series: Connecting Students to Careers\, educators examine high-level strategies for helping students understand what AI is\, how it shapes modern industries\, and why responsible use matters for all learners—not just those pursuing technical fields. \nWe highlight how educator resources can support this work by providing accessible explainers\, hands-on activities\, and real-world examples that help students build confidence and curiosity around AI. The session emphasizes instructional approaches that make AI literacy meaningful\, relevant\, and developmentally appropriate across grade bands. \nWhat educators learn: \n\nWhy foundational AI literacy matters for all students as they navigate an increasingly digital world\nHigh-level strategies for teaching core AI concepts without requiring technical expertise or coding backgrounds\nWays AI resources support cross-curricular instruction in STEM\, computer science\, humanities\, and career exploration\nApproaches to responsible and ethical AI use that build critical thinking\, digital citizenship\, and media literacy\nTechniques for sparking curiosity through inquiry-based\, hands-on activities that demystify AI\nMethods for connecting AI skills to future careers across industries such as healthcare\, engineering\, business\, creative arts\, and public service\n\nThis edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school counselors\, career coordinators\, curriculum and instruction coordinators\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Future-Ready Pathways Series: Connecting Students to Careers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nMeenoo Rami has spent her years in the classroom leveraging technology to benefit her students and her years in the tech sector advocating for teachers and students. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and National Writing Project teacher–consultant who taught English at the Science Leadership Academy and other Philadelphia public schools for a decade. She helped teachers refine their practice as a Gates Foundation Teaching Fellow\, led Minecraft Education\, and supported teachers and schools at Microsoft. She has built and led education and AI products used by millions of learners\, bringing a classroom teacher’s perspective to the design of technology that supports real learning. Meenoo is the author of A Teacher’s Guide to Using AI and Thrive: 5 Ways to (Re)Invigorate Your Teaching. She was awarded the National Council of Teachers of English’s Conference on English Leadership’s first Innovative Leadership Award. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonica Cougan is an education and technology leader with more than 40 years of experience spanning teaching\, higher education\, educational technology\, curriculum\, professional learning\, strategic partnerships\, and organizational leadership. Throughout her career\, she has worked at the intersection of education\, technology\, innovation\, and relationships\, helping schools and organizations turn new ideas and technologies into meaningful opportunities for educators and students. \nMonica has held leadership and consulting roles with organizations such as Jostens Learning\, Lightspan\, CILC\, ENA\, CatchOn\, and Participate Learning. Her work has included digital learning\, technology integration\, professional development\, data-informed decision-making\, global education\, bilingual learning\, and emerging technologies\, including AI. \nToday\, Monica leads Cougans Partnerships LLC\, an independent consulting and partnership practice focused on supporting educational organizations\, leaders\, and innovative companies with strategic relationships\, growth opportunities\, and leadership development. \n\n\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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources\, engaging content\, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Through its award-winning digital textbooks\, multimedia resources\, and the largest professional learning network of its kind\, Discovery Education is transforming teaching and learning and improving academic achievement around the globe. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ccss20260917/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,College and Career Readiness,CTE: Career and Tech Ed,Future Ready Learning,STEM/STEAM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260917-ccss-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260916T205728Z CREATED:20260903T144834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T205728Z UID:13216893-1789574400-1789578000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Build Student Connection and Community: Advisory Period Activities That Engage DESCRIPTION:Presented by Triza Cox\, Experienced Educator\, Harmony Program Manager\, TeachRock\nModerated by Gina Machado\, Director of Programs and Partnerships\, Former New York City Public School Teacher\, TeachRock \nSponsored by TeachRock \nWatch the Recording \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nAdvisory periods are meant to be where students build trust\, connection\, and the soft skills for success in school and beyond\, but many educators are handed the time slot without the tools to make it work. This edWebinar introduces Harmony\, TeachRock’s free\, open-source advisory curriculum that uses music and the arts as a gateway to social-emotional learning and community building. \nViewers see how Harmony’s ready-to-use lessons help teachers turn advisory time into a space where students practice skills like communication\, empathy\, collaboration\, and self-reflection through music and arts activities. Presenters walk through the program’s structure\, share examples of lessons\, and discuss how music’s universal\, low-barrier appeal makes it an effective entry point for building relationships among students who might otherwise stay disengaged. \nBy the end of the session\, viewers are able to: \n\nExplain how music and the arts can support SEL and advisory goals\nIdentify practical strategies for using Harmony’s lessons to build classroom community and connection\nAccess and begin implementing Harmony in their own advisory periods at no cost\n\nThis edWebinar is especially relevant for middle and high school teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders looking for an engaging\, low-lift way to strengthen advisory programming and for any educator seeking creative\, arts-based approaches to social-emotional learning that resonate with students. \nView all of the recent TeachRock edWebinars. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nTriza Cox is the Program Manager for TeachRock’s Harmony Advisory Program. In this capacity\, she uses her passion for democratizing arts access as well as her commitment to wellness through the use of art to engage students in social and emotional learning. Triza holds a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance from the University of Louisville and has worked for over a decade as an arts educator as well as a playwright\, director\, producer\, and actor. Additionally\, Triza has been a Certified Prevention Specialist and worked in drug and alcohol prevention. She is currently a National Leaders of Color Fellow in Arts Administration. In 2021\, Triza was awarded a fellowship in screenwriting from the South Carolina Arts Commission. She is also currently the Artistic Director of The Drama Lady Theatre Group. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nGina Machado is the Director of Programs and Partnerships at TeachRock\, where she leads the development of an arts-integrated social and emotional learning program and designs and facilitates professional development initiatives nationwide. Drawing from her experience as a classroom educator in The Bronx\, New York\, and her master’s degrees in special education and educational leadership\, Gina supports educators across the United States in implementing TeachRock’s curriculum and pedagogical approaches. An educator at heart with extensive experience working with students of various levels and abilities\, Gina’s passion lies in developing creative ways to engage all learners while strengthening meaningful student-teacher relationships. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our 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\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/sel20260916/ CATEGORIES:Arts in Education,Culture of Belonging,Music,Social-Emotional Learning,TeachRock ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260916-sel-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T160000 DTSTAMP:20260916T195950Z CREATED:20260724T192436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T195950Z UID:12882515-1789570800-1789574400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Effective CA ELD Instruction: Practical Strategies for Building Language Through Literacy DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Sharon Vaughn\, Professor and Executive Director\, Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk\, University of Texas at Austin; and Dr. Jim Cummins\, Professor Emeritus with the Department of Curriculum\, Teaching and Learning\, University of Toronto \nSponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nWatch the Recording \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nIn order to thrive\, multilingual learners need to build English language proficiency and strong literacy skills simultaneously. \nHow can we create classrooms where language development is infused directly into high-quality literacy instruction—and where all students are seen\, heard\, and fully engaged? \nThrough the lens of the California ELD standards\, renowned language and literacy experts Dr. Sharon Vaughn (award-winning literacy researcher\, professor\, and author) and Dr. Jim Cummins (globally renowned for his research in bilingual education\, literacy development\, and language acquisition for multilingual learners) explore practical\, research-informed strategies for both Integrated ELD and Designated ELD instruction. \nDuring this edWebinar\, Dr. Vaughn and Dr. Cummins share: \n\nStrategies for strengthening students’ reading\, writing\, speaking\, and listening—while honoring students’ linguistic and cultural assets\nTips for scaffolding complex texts\, promoting rich academic classrooms\, and developing students’ academic language\nIdeas for connecting learning to students’ home experiences and fostering meaningful home-school partnerships\nA clear vision of how to create equitable literacy environments where every learner can succeed!\n\nViewers come away from this session with classroom-ready routines\, instructional strategies\, and planning ideas that can be implemented immediately across PreK–12 reading and ELA classrooms. \nAll educators with an interest in K-12 literacy are encouraged to view! California educators and leaders find this session especially valuable. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSharon Vaughn\, Ph.D.\, is the Manuel J. Justiz Endowed Chair in Education and Executive Director of the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk at The University of Texas at Austin. With more than 30 years of experience in teacher education\, Dr. Vaughn is a prolific author and researcher who has conducted more than 60 experimental studies in school settings\, written over 200 articles in peer-reviewed journals\, and published more than 50 intervention studies. Her work has shaped educational policy and practice\, and she serves as a senior adviser to the National Center on Intensive Interventions. The University of Texas at Austin recently awarded Dr. Vaughn the President’s Research Impact Award. \n \nJim Cummins\, Ph.D.\, is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Curriculum\, Teaching\, and Learning of the University of Toronto\, Canada. Over the past 50 years\, his research has focused on literacy development in multilingual school contexts as well as on the potential roles of technology in promoting language and literacy development. Dr. Cummins’ extensive research\, along with his collaborative work with educators\, has exerted a significant influence on the education of multilingual learners around the world. Over his career\, he has also contributed to numerous educational programs\, focusing on promoting students’ literacy engagement and building in MLL/ELL supports to make academic content accessible. \n\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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \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/ell20260916/ CATEGORIES:Culturally Responsive Teaching,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260916-ell-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T170000 DTSTAMP:20260915T210608Z CREATED:20260819T152014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T210608Z UID:13114923-1789488000-1789491600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Effective Tier 1 Literacy in the Primary Grades DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Stephanie Stollar\, Founder\, Professor\, and Literacy Consultant\, Reading Science Academy\nModerated by Pam Austin\, Professional Learning Facilitators Manager\, Voyager Sopris Learning \nSponsored by Voyager Sopris Learning \nWatch the Recording \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nJoin this applicable and enlightening edWebinar with Dr. Stephanie Stollar\, one of the nation’s foremost experts on MTSS\, early literacy\, and effective intervention. Drawing on her extensive work through The Reading Science Academy and her decades of experience supporting schools across the country\, Dr. Stollar unpacks the essential characteristics of high‑quality Tier 1 instruction—the features that truly drive student success. \nIn this session\, Dr. Stollar shows how Tier 1 instruction and intervention must work together\, what educators should look for “under the hood\,” and why recognizing and implementing these key ingredients is critical for preventing reading difficulties before they take root. Educators walk away with practical clarity\, actionable steps for intervention\, and a deeper understanding of how to strengthen Tier 1. \nViewers learn: \n\nThe characteristics of effective Tier 1 instruction\nHow to use universal screening data to inform components of Tier 1 instruction\nApproaches to aligning Tier 1 instruction and intervention with student needs\nHow and when to use intervention\nHow to use screening and progress monitoring data to evaluate the effectiveness of the Tier 1 system of support\nHow to spot and correct common Tier 1 misconceptions\n\nThis edWebinar is of interest to PreK-3 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Stephanie Stollar is a nationally respected literacy leader\, researcher\, and consultant known for her ability to translate reading science into clear\, actionable practice. She is the founder of The Reading Science Academy and co-founder of MTSS Collective\, online memberships for implementing evidence-based practices. Dr. Stollar has served as a university professor\, a school psychologist\, and the Vice President for Professional Learning at Acadience Learning. She has trained thousands of educators in MTSS\, assessment\, prevention‑focused intervention\, and evidence‑aligned early literacy instruction. Her work is grounded in decades of research and hands‑on experience supporting schools in building effective systems that meet the needs of all learners. Widely admired for her clarity\, depth of knowledge\, and unwavering commitment to prevention\, Dr. Stollar is recognized as one of the field’s most trusted voices. Her presentations consistently empower educators with the tools and understanding they need to create meaningful\, lasting change in literacy outcomes. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nPam Austin\, Professional Learning Facilitators Manager 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. \nShe 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 earning a CE certificate and our 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/teach2read20260915/ CATEGORIES:Assessment,Early Childhood Learning,Early Literacy,MTSS,Reading Skills ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260915-teach2read-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T150000 DTSTAMP:20260915T191243Z CREATED:20260821T151611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T191243Z UID:13134453-1789480800-1789484400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:A Strategic Approach to Supplemental Resources: Beyond Core Curricula DESCRIPTION:Presented by Natalie Boo\, M.Ed.\, Former Educator\, Current Director of Literacy Solutions\, Capstone Publishing; and Bea Rendón\, Former Educator\, Current Senior Content Strategist\, PebbleGo \nSponsored by PebbleGo by Capstone \nWatch the Recording \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \nSupplemental resources play a critical role in supporting instruction\, addressing learning gaps\, and improving student outcomes\, yet they rarely receive the same strategic attention as core curricula. Over time\, districts can accumulate a growing collection of digital tools\, print resources\, intervention programs\, and supplemental materials that may not work together to support instructional goals. \nIn this edWebinar\, you explore why a coordinated supplemental curriculum strategy is essential for maximizing the impact of your district’s investments. \nTogether\, we: \n\nIdentify how an uncoordinated resource ecosystem can lead to instructional gaps\, inconsistent implementation\, and inefficient spending\nLearn the key components of a successful supplemental curriculum strategy\nAudit your current approach and identify opportunities for improvement\n\nIn addition to exploring the key components of an effective supplemental curriculum strategy\, you leave with a practical Supplemental Curriculum Strategy Audit\, a ready-to-use framework that helps your district evaluate its current approach\, identify gaps and redundancies\, and uncover opportunities to better align resources\, improve implementation\, and maximize instructional impact. \nWhether you’re reviewing curriculum resources\, planning future investments\, or looking to create a more cohesive instructional ecosystem\, you leave with actionable strategies to help your district make more intentional\, impactful decisions about supplemental curricula. This edWebinar is of interest to K-5 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, and curriculum coordinators and directors. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nNatalie Boo\, M.Ed.\, is a former educator and current Director of Literacy Solutions at Capstone. In this role\, she collaborates with both internal teams and school partners to drive literacy growth through evidence-based instructional practices\, strategic enablement\, and innovative literacy solutions that support educators and improve student outcomes. With more than 15 years of experience in education\, Natalie has served as a classroom English and reading teacher\, literacy coach\, professional development specialist\, district consultant\, and executive function coach. Throughout her career\, she has been passionate about helping educators translate research into practical classroom strategies that improve student outcomes. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Indiana University and a Master of Education in Reading and Literacy from Benedictine University. \n \nBeatrice Rendón is a Senior Strategist for PebbleGo at Capstone. Prior to joining the Capstone team\, Bea taught elementary school for seven years in Minneapolis. At Capstone\, Bea’s role focuses on concepting engaging\, responsive\, and meaningful educational experiences for PreK-5 learners. She holds a BA in educational studies from Macalester College and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Hamline University. \nJoin the Inspire Learning & Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\nPebbleGo is a part of The Capstone Suite\, a comprehensive literacy solution that bridges gaps between curricula and student access. With an array of multimodal digital and print literacy products\, educators can differentiate instruction to help students build knowledge\, develop foundational skills\, and engage deeply with curriculum-connected content. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learning20260915/ CATEGORIES:Curriculum Development,Early Childhood Learning,Early Literacy,Hands-On Learning,Play-Based Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260915-learning-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T140000 DTSTAMP:20260920T145405Z CREATED:20260821T013419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T145405Z UID:13129410-1789477200-1789480800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Future-Ready STEM Pathways: Bringing Real-World Careers Into Everyday Instruction DESCRIPTION:Events\n\n\n\n\nPresented by Joshua Doty\, Field Talent Partner\, Swinerton; and Monica Cougan\, Global Education Leader \nSponsored by Discovery Education \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\nListen to the Podcast\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this edWebinar\, explore how STEM Careers Coalition’s (SCC) free resources can help students connect classroom learning to real-world STEM opportunities. This first session of Future-Ready Pathways Series: Connecting Students to Careers highlights high-demand career pathways\, turnkey classroom resources\, and strategies for embedding career-connected learning into core science instruction. \nViewers learn how to use SCC videos\, career profiles\, and hands-on activities to spark student curiosity\, deepen engagement\, and build workforce-ready skills. Educators leave with a ready-to-implement STEM career exploration toolkit and practical ideas for integrating career awareness throughout the school year. \nWhat educators learn: \n\nHow real-world STEM careers build relevance and help students see the purpose behind academic concepts\nWays to integrate SCC resources into daily instruction without adding teacher burden\nStrategies for highlighting high-demand STEM pathways through videos\, profiles\, and hands-on activities\nTechniques for sparking student curiosity using authentic industry stories\nApproaches to building workforce-ready skills through inquiry\, collaboration\, and problem solving\nMethods for embedding career awareness throughout the school year in science and STEM classrooms\n\nThis edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school counselors\, career coordinators\, curriculum and instruction coordinators\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Future-Ready Pathways Series: Connecting Students to Careers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters \nJoshua Doty is a Field Talent Partner with Swinerton Incorporated\, based in Charlotte\, North Carolina. He serves within the Craft Services organization\, where he partners with field operations leaders to support workforce development\, talent planning\, apprenticeship programs\, career progression initiatives\, and craft employee engagement across multiple regions. In his role\, Joshua works closely with operational leadership\, training teams\, and craft professionals to develop talent pipelines\, coordinate leadership development programs\, and strengthen the company's skilled workforce. He is actively involved in programs supporting foremen\, superintendents\, apprentices\, and other field employees\, helping connect talent strategy with operational business needs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonica Cougan is an education and technology leader with more than 40 years of experience spanning teaching\, higher education\, educational technology\, curriculum\, professional learning\, strategic partnerships\, and organizational leadership. Throughout her career\, she has worked at the intersection of education\, technology\, innovation\, and relationships\, helping schools and organizations turn new ideas and technologies into meaningful opportunities for educators and students. \nMonica has held leadership and consulting roles with organizations such as Jostens Learning\, Lightspan\, CILC\, ENA\, CatchOn\, and Participate Learning. Her work has included digital learning\, technology integration\, professional development\, data-informed decision-making\, global education\, bilingual learning\, and emerging technologies\, including AI. \nToday\, Monica leads Cougans Partnerships LLC\, an independent consulting and partnership practice focused on supporting educational organizations\, leaders\, and innovative companies with strategic relationships\, growth opportunities\, and leadership development. \n\n\n\n\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. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources\, engaging content\, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Through its award-winning digital textbooks\, multimedia resources\, and the largest professional learning network of its kind\, Discovery Education is transforming teaching and learning and improving academic achievement around the globe. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ccss20260915/ CATEGORIES:Career Education,College and Career Readiness,CTE: Career and Tech Ed,Future Ready Learning,STEM/STEAM ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260915-ccss-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T180000 DTSTAMP:20261006T182540Z CREATED:20260806T143901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T182540Z UID:13052909-1789405200-1789408800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Leading and Sustaining Technology Innovations in Today’s School District Settings DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Teresa Brown\, Superintendent\, Madison Consolidated Schools (IN); Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar\, Superintendent\, Desert Sands Unified School District (CA); Dr. Nick Polyak\, Superintendent\, Leyden High School District 212 (IL); and Paula Maylahn\, Education Industry Consultant\, Project Director\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking)Moderated 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.Sponsored by ClassLink \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our accessibility features. This program may qualify for CoSN CETL® Recertification. \nEach year\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) conducts a national survey among education technology leaders to assess the current state of technology innovation across multiple school systems. Season 9 of the CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panel Series opens with an overview of CoSN’s U.S. State of EdTech 2026 survey. Four specific key findings in leading technology innovations identified in the survey results will be included in the panel discussion: \n\nArtificial Intelligence (AI)\nCybersecurity\nProcurement\nTeaching & Learning\n\nAccess to the free full report of CoSN’s U.S. State of EdTech 2026 survey\, along with multiple online resources that address the key findings listed above\, are shared. This edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 district leaders\, school leaders\, education technology leaders\, superintendent association leaders\, teachers\, and librarians. \nView all of the recent EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Teresa A. Brown is an innovative educational leader with over 39 years of experience driving student success\, system improvement\, and technological innovation at the local\, district\, and state levels. Currently serving as Superintendent of Madison Consolidated Schools\, Dr. Brown also shares her expertise as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Indiana University\, Bloomington. Her distinguished career includes serving as Superintendent of Jennings County Schools and Assistant Superintendent of School Improvement for the Indiana Department of Education. Recognized nationally for her visionary leadership\, she was named the 2026 National EdPower and AASA Superintendent of the Year and received the 2025 Candice Dodson Trailblazer Award for leading educational technology in Indiana. Dr. Brown serves on the CoSN National Advisory Panel for Leading Technology and Educational Innovation and actively mentors aspiring school leaders across the state. \n \nKelly May-Vollmar\, Ed.D.\, is the proud Superintendent of the Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD)\, serving approximately 26\,000 students. Previously\, Dr. May-Vollmar served as the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services and Chief Innovation and Information Officer for Desert Sands. Dr. May-Vollmar currently serves as the Co-chair for the CoSN CTO Council and the CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Advisory Committee. She is also a CoSN Board Member and the current Chair-Elect of the Board. She is passionate about bridging the divide that often exists between curriculum and technology departments\, as well as bridging the digital divide for all students. To this end\, she is thrilled to have led her district to launch its own LTE Network to address the digital divide. This work was recognized as Dr. May-Vollmar was awarded the ACSA Technology Administrator of the Year in 2019 and the CoSN Digital Equity Award in 2021. \n \nDr. Nick Polyak serves as the Superintendent for Leyden High School District 212. The district contains two comprehensive high schools with 3\,500 students from Franklin Park\, Melrose Park\, Northlake\, River Grove\, Rosemont\, Schiller Park\, and Unincorporated Leyden Township in suburban Chicago. Dr. Polyak has co-authored five books on educational leadership\, and he is the 2026 Illinois Superintendent of the Year. He is married with four children\, and they reside in suburban Chicago. \n \nPaula Maylahn is an education industry consultant with 40 years’ experience working with companies and organizations across the K-20 spectrum. She is a Project Director for CoSN and has authored their annual EdTech Leadership Survey Report since 2015. She is a frequent speaker at education conferences and a published writer on education topics\, as well as a contributing author on the books The Experts’ Guide to the K-12 Market and The Experts’ Guide to the Postsecondary Market. Paula is a council member of the Women’s Education Project and a former board member of the Education Division of the Software & Information Industry Association. Paula is past Chair of the Education Council of the United Design Guild\, where she also served as a member of the Board\, and is a former executive council member of the PreK-12 Learning Group of the Association of American Publishers. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, created in partnership with AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD\, near Houston\, Texas\, until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years\, Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 educators serving 50\,000 students. She was Co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee\, which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. Today\, Ann works as a public speaker\, writer\, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership. \nLearn more about earning a CE certificate and our 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 the identity and access management platform trusted by over 25 million students and staff in more than 3\,000 school systems worldwide. ClassLink simplifies access with single sign-on\, automates provisioning and rostering\, and strengthens security and governance across the school system. With analytics that connect edtech usage to student outcomes\, ClassLink helps education leaders manage technology with confidence and invest in what works. Learn more at classlink.com. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20260914/ CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Cybersecurity,edLeader Panel,EmpowerED Superintendent Series,Leadership/Administration,Technology for Learning,Technology Infrastructure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20260914-supers-event_panel.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR