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SUMMARY:Small Movements\, Big Impact: Fine Motor Strategies for Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Roxanne Thompson\, OTR\, National Presenter and Content Specialist\, Learning Without Tears; and Paula Heinricher\, OTR/L\, National Presenter and Content Specialist\, Learning Without Tears \nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nFine motor skills are essential for performing precise hand movements needed for daily activities and academic tasks\, such as grip and writing. These foundational skills play a critical role in a child’s overall development and academic success. This edWebinar is designed to empower educators with a comprehensive understanding of fine motor developmental milestones and provide practical\, effective strategies and engaging activities to support and enhance fine motor skill development and writing readiness to prepare children for school and beyond. \nLearning outcomes include: \n\nReview key developmental milestones that contribute to writing readiness in young children\nLearn practical strategies to enhance fine motor skills:\n\nGross Motor Before Fine Motor: Understand how foundational gross motor skills support fine motor development\nBuild and Learn: Leverage play-based activities to strengthen hand muscles while learning letters\nTeach Grip: Learn effective techniques for teaching children correct grip\nScribble\, Color\, Trace\, and Write: Incorporate engaging activities that gradually develop pre-writing and writing skills\n\n\nUnderstand how to partner effectively with families to reinforce fine motor skill development through everyday activities at home\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-3 teachers and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRoxanne Thompson received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 1998. She has practiced OT in public schools\, early intervention\, and currently a private pediatric outpatient clinic. She also provides handwriting tutoring services to children in preschool through middle school. Roxanne is a National Presenter and Content Specialist for Learning Without Tears. She completed her Level 1 certification in March 2007 and has been presenting for Learning Without Tears since 2009. Roxanne lives in Frisco with her husband and two children.  \n \nPaula Heinricher received her Master of Occupational Therapy from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh\, PA\, and is certified in sensory integration therapy. As an OT\, she has worked in schools (PreK through middle-school levels)\, early intervention\, and outpatient settings. She has extensive experience using the Learning Without Tears curricula with children of all ability levels. Paula began working for Learning Without Tears in 2005 and is currently a National Presenter and Content Support Specialist. She also tutors children who have fine motor\, sensory motor\, and handwriting concerns.  \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Foundational Literacy Skills community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Without Tears’ mission in today’s changing learning landscape is to ensure that the path to student success remains simple and fun. We provide child-friendly\, hands-on\, innovative instruction for early learning\, handwriting\, keyboarding\, and writing strategies\, and our programs reach more than 31 million students in Pre-K through fifth grade.
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CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,Literacy,PreK-K Programs,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Summer School to Improve Tier 1 Instruction: Job-Embedded Teacher Growth
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kate Mehok\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Crescent City Schools (LA); Gwendolyn Jones\, Director of Curriculum & Instruction\, Crescent City Schools (LA); Nancy Livingston\, CEO\, The National Summer School Initiative; and Keri Hubbard\, Chief of Programs\, The National Summer School Initiative \nSponsored by The National Summer School Initiative (NSSI) \n\nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs many districts face decreasing professional learning time\, summer school presents an untapped opportunity for teacher growth. In this edLeader Panel\, moderator Keri Hubbard\, Chief of Programs at the National Summer School Initiative (NSSI)\, along with panelists Kate Mehok\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Crescent City Schools\, Gwendolyn Jones\, Director of Curriculum & Instruction\, Crescent City Schools\, and Nancy Livingston\, CEO of NSSI\, discuss how districts and CMOs are leveraging summer to develop teacher skills on focused instructional practices. You learn what these leaders prioritized to support teacher growth and the outcomes of their investments. Core ideas include: \n\nLess is more — Set clear instructional focus areas for all summer school teachers\nCoherence — Make sure the focus areas are on enduring skills teachers can take with them into the school year to improve their Tier 1 instruction\nMake it easy for teachers to say yes to summer — Provide curriculum and supportive PL structures allowing teachers to focus on the targeted skill\n\nYou leave this session with best practices that you can replicate in your context. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to elementary and middle school district and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKate Mehok is the Co-Founder and CEO of Crescent City Schools. A graduate of Haverford College\, Kate began her career in Baltimore\, teaching math and science to 7th and 8th graders – later serving as the Dean of Faculty for the Summerbridge program at the Isidore Newman School. Kate earned her EdM in Educational Leadership from Columbia University Teachers College\, receiving a Principal’s and Superintendent’s License. In 2003\, Kate served as the founding Assistant Principal at KIPP STAR in Harlem before moving back to New Orleans to coach principals through New Schools for New Orleans. \nIn 2010 Kate co-founded the Crescent City Schools (CCS) charter network to support and develop open-enrollment charter schools that raise student achievement and prepare students for college. CCS operates three PreK-8th grade schools serving 2\,500 students. As CEO\, Kate brings leadership\, vision\, and a commitment to supporting the growth of all students. \n \nGwendolyn Jones is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for grades 6-8 at Harriet Tubman Charter School\, within the Crescent City Schools network. Gwendolyn received a BA in Criminal Justice from Southern University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Xavier University. Feeling inspired to foster change in the lives of New Orleans youth\, Gwendolyn began her career in education at Harriet Tubman Charter School as a special education paraprofessional in the fall of 2014. In 2015\, she moved to 7th and 8th grade social studies. In 2016-2017\, her students outperformed the district with 54% of Gwendolyn’s students scoring Basic and above and 29% scoring Mastery on the 8th grade LEAP test. Gwendolyn became the ELA Instructional Dean in 2021 after four years of teaching middle school ELA. Most recently\, she’s served as the grades 6-8 DCI since 2023.  \n \nNancy Livingston is the CEO of NSSI. She has over two decades of experience in driving academic excellence and talent development in K–12 schools. As the former Chief of Schools for KIPP Nashville\, she oversaw the expansion of the network from five to seven schools while building the core infrastructure to support teaching and learning. At KIPP NYC\, Nancy led a significant realignment of curriculum\, assessment\, and professional development strategies\, resulting in substantial gains in student performance. Her career also includes leadership roles at Achievement First and KIPP Foundation\, where she focused on scaling talent programs and academic systems. She was a founding teacher of KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy in Denver\, CO and a TFA Corps Member in New Orleans. Nancy holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and cum laude from Davidson College. \n \nKeri Hubbard is NSSI’s Chief of Programs. After teaching high school math in Charlotte\, North Carolina as a Teach For America corps member\, Keri joined the Achievement First charter school network. Teaching seventh-grade math and eighth-grade algebra at the network in Brooklyn\, she led her students for two consecutive years to 100 percent proficiency on the New York State exam\, with 97 percent of eighth graders passing the Algebra Regents exam. Later\, she joined KIPP in Austin\, teaching sixth-grade reading\, and rose to become Assistant Principal and Director of Curriculum and Professional Development. Keri was formerly the Director of Math at NSSI\, where she supported an incredible team of teachers\, PD leads\, and curriculum developers tasked with providing rigorous math instruction to students across the country. Keri holds a B.A. in economics and sociology from Duke University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin Professional Learning & Practice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to future edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nNSSI is a nonprofit that accelerates learning and deepens teacher practice through joyful\, academically rigorous summer programs.
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SUMMARY:Family Engagement to Support Reading Success: Evidence-Based Strategies at Work
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kelly Moran\, Ed.D.\, Director of Instructional Programs\, Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve; LaTrice Carter\, Regional Outreach Director\, Kids Read Now; and Kristen Walter\, Ed.D.\, Chief Executive Officer\, Kids Read Now \nSponsored by Kids Read Now \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nSchools and districts are a powerful resource for fostering at-home reading experiences that can support student reading gains outside the school day. Working with families to become collaborators\, hear how one district leverages home reading to empower students and caregivers to read together. When we remove access barriers and place high-quality learning materials directly in the home\, we make developing a habit of reading more likely. \nHear how one district used book choice and engaging discussion prompts to create reading momentum for consistent home practice and sustained learning gains. View this edWebinar to gain: \n\nReady-to-use family and teacher activity packs to support home reading\nText-based discussion prompts and activities that are adaptable to most school and classroom libraries\nEvidence-based strategies that are grounded in giving students book choices (paired with educator guidance)\, text-specific prompts\, and a driving momentum for home reading habits\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, family engagement coordinators\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Kelly Moran is the Director of Instructional Programs of the Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve. Dr. Moran has experiences as a classroom teacher\, literacy coach\, assistant principal\, building principal\, director of curriculum\, and federal programs coordinator. Her work focuses on curriculum development and revision\, overseeing professional development\, federal grants management\, data analysis\, PLC facilitation\, and leading literacy initiatives. Earning a doctoral degree from Youngstown State University\, Dr. Moran devoted time researching teachers and administrators studying teacher empowerment and personal development. \nDr. Moran has been selected to present at numerous state and national professional conferences including the Ohio Educational Technology (eTech) Conference\, Ohio Association of Administrators of State and Federal Programs (OAASFEP) Conference\, Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Conference\, and the Northwest Evaluation Association Measures of Academic Progress (NWEA MAP) Conference. She led the Chardon Local School District in receiving a $1\,050\,000.00 grant to support elementary literacy initiatives. Her work in early literacy and professional development has been featured on Amplify’s Science of Reading: The Podcast\, the Kids Read Now blog\, and in the International Literacy Association’s publication Literacy Today. She was the recipient of John Carroll University’s Distinguished Educator Award in 2024. \n \nLaTrice Carter\, Regional Outreach Director for Kids Read Now\, is an experienced educator and thought leader with a demonstrated history of success in the field of education management. For the last 12 years\, LaTrice’s career path has been in educational sales. This role has allowed her the opportunity to work extensively with community partners\, schools\, and other leaders in a comprehensive manner across multiple departments by creating professional development opportunities\, curriculum development\, and proposals for school districts. LaTrice has also facilitated courses and taught on the PreK-12 to higher education levels. LaTrice is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in communications. She has advanced her studies with a master’s degree in educational leadership and management and a master’s degree in early childhood education. LaTrice has completed all coursework for her doctoral degree in educational leadership curriculum and instruction. \n \nDr. Kristen Walter\, CEO\, Kids Read Now\, has worked in education for the last 20 years. Before joining the Kids Read Now team\, she was the Director of US Programs for Worldreader and led the launch of their BookSmart application for family reading in the US. Her previous positions include Director of Education for Reading In Motion\, Teaching and Learning Manager for Crayola\, and classroom educator. She can be heard on various podcasts and presentations\, advocating for best practices in access to bilingual materials\, family literacy development\, and play-based learning. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nGet the Breakthrough You Need to Close PK-5 Reading Gaps! Kids who read more outside of school progress faster\, so give your literacy curriculum the boost it needs to build and keep reading proficiencies growing. An ESSA Tier II evidence-based intervention\, our mission is to help educators eliminate reading gaps in grades PK-5. You teach them how to read; we keep them reading outside of school time— particularly over the summer months. Kids Read Now partners with schools to mail award-winning culturally diverse\, self-selected books directly to student homes\, sending weekly parent engagement tips via text or email\, and including text-dependent reading comprehension activities on every inside cover. A 2022 Library of Congress Literacy Award winner for successful practices\, Kids Read Now has proven with multiple independent studies that students enrolled in their summer reading program “attained the equivalent of over 3 months of learning\, or approximately one-third of the learning taking place over the school year.”
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CATEGORIES:Family and Community Engagement,Literacy,Reading Skills,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:Supporting Newcomers: Building Bridges Between Classroom and Home
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jeannette Long\, Academic Officer\, Teacher Created Materials; and Jen Jump\, Senior Academic Officer\, Teacher Created Materials\nModerated by Heather Brooke\, Vice President of Professional Learning\, Teacher Created Materials \nSponsored by Teacher Created Materials \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nReady to make a difference for your newcomer students? View this fun and interactive session\, packed with practical tips and engaging strategies to help you create a warm and inclusive classroom environment. Come prepared to learn\, and leave with fresh\, actionable ideas that will help your newcomers—and their families—thrive! \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, you will: \n\nLearn how to connect with newcomers\, support their language growth\, and celebrate unique backgrounds\nDiscover easy-to-implement ideas for scaffolding instruction\, fostering a sense of belonging\, and engaging families to support student success\nExplore ways to build positive relationships with parents\, involve families in the learning process\, and create a community that extends beyond the classroom\n\nThis edWebinar provides K-12 teachers with classroom-ready strategies to support newcomer students\, equip curriculum coordinators with practical approaches to enhance instructional frameworks\, and offer administrators actionable insights for fostering schoolwide engagement and family involvement.   \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Jeannette Long is an Academic Officer at Teacher Created Materials\, bringing over 25 years of experience as a teacher\, school administrator\, and district leader. Previously the Coordinator for the Multicultural Education Department in Osceola County\, Florida\, she developed innovative projects for multilingual learners\, delivered ESL-focused professional learning\, and coached teachers using data-driven strategies. An English language learner herself\, Dr. Long draws from her diverse experience across elementary to post-secondary education to promote equity and inclusion. Her dedication to student success has earned her recognition as Teacher of the Year and Minority Teacher of the Year. \n \nJen Jump is a Senior Academic Officer at Teacher Created Materials\, where she provides professional development and training on curriculum materials and professional resources. With over 20 years of experience\, Jen is a passionate educator dedicated to improving student achievement. Before joining TCM\, she supported curriculum and professional development for Washington\, D.C.’s fast-growing urban school district. She led the creation of content-rich text set curricula for K-5 ELA and facilitated professional learning through group training and one-on-one coaching. Her work empowered educators to enhance literacy instruction and elevate student success. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nHeather Brooke is the VP of Professional Learning at Teacher Created Materials\, where she oversees a team that delivers high-quality professional learning workshops for educators nationwide. \nJoin the Build Educator Capacity and Boost Student Achievement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nTeacher Created Materials develops innovative and imaginative educational materials and services for students worldwide. Everything we do is created by teachers for teachers and students to make teaching more effective and learning more fun. Join us on our mission to create a world where children truly want to learn.
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CATEGORIES:Culture of Belonging,Family and Community Engagement,School Culture/Climate,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:Using Writing as a Tool for Improving Reading and Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Michael Hebert\, Professor and Associate Dean of Teacher Education in the School of Education\, University of California\, Irvine\, and Director of the UCI Writing Project\nModerated by Pam Austin\, Director of Instructional Technology\, Voyager Sopris Learning \nSponsored by Voyager Sopris Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin us for the third edWebinar in The Science of Writing Lunch and Learn Week and learn the strategies for writing instruction that will help teachers understand how writing can be used to support reading and learning. Dr. Michael Hebert incorporates hands-on activities that help viewers understand how and why writing supports reading and learning. Principles and strategies are centered around three recommendations grounded in research: \n\nHave students write about text to improve reading comprehension\nTeach writing skills to improve reading skills\nHave students write more (and more often)\n\nAs a former teacher and reading specialist\, Dr. Hebert provides practical strategies that teachers can use immediately\, and across different levels of schooling (i.e.\, elementary\, middle\, and high school). He also shares strategies for using writing as a learning tool for both narrative and informational text (including support for learning in science\, mathematics\, and social studies). The presentation also includes considerations for supporting students with or at risk for disabilities in the use of writing-to-read and writing-to-learn strategies within a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support framework. Viewers learn: \n\nTheoretical and practical reasons for how and why writing supports reading and learning (with practical examples)\nSpecific writing activities and instructional approaches for writing that can be used to facilitate reading and learning\nHow to flexibly use these writing activities to support learners with different needs and abilities\, including students with and at risk for disabilities\nHow these approaches fit with content from the prior two edWebinars in this series\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Voyager Sopris Learning’s Science of Writing Week. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Michael Hebert is a Professor and Associate Dean of Teacher Education in the School of Education at the University of California\, Irvine and the Director of the UCI Writing Project. His primary research interests include writing instruction\, writing assessment\, the development of writing interventions\, the impacts of writing on reading\, reading\, special education\, and teacher professional development. He is particularly interested in research on reading and writing for students\, especially those with and at risk for disabilities. He is the co-author of two influential Carnegie Corporation reports\, Writing to Read and Informing Writing. He is also the co-editor of the third edition of Best Practices in Writing Instruction. \nDr. Hebert has received more than $13 million in grant funding\, including a 2022 Pandemic Recovery grant from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) to test the effectiveness of the Workshops on Reading Development (WORDS) project\, a professional development intervention to enhance reading achievement for students in grades K-3. He is also the Primary Investigator on an IES-funded meta-analysis to identify effective practices for improving college-level writing\, as well as Primary Investigator for Project VIEW (Visual Impairments Education in Writing)\, an exploratory project supported by the Institute of Education Sciences. He also received one of the first Early Career and Mentoring Program awards from the National Center for Special Education Research in 2013. He currently serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Educational Psychology. \nDr. Hebert received his M.Ed. in language and literacy from Harvard University and his Ph.D. in special education from Vanderbilt University. He was previously a classroom teacher and reading specialist in schools in New Hampshire\, Massachusetts\, California\, and the Navajo Nation. \n \n \nAbout the Moderator \nPam Austin\, Director of Instructional Technology for Voyager Sopris Learning\, has over 35 years of experience as an educator. She has worked as a Professional Learning Facilitator Manager with over 17 years of experience in training and supporting districts in various literacy and numeracy interventions for Voyager Sopris Learning in addition to delivering LETRS professional development sessions. She has also shared her love of proven VSL solutions as a Product Marketing Manager when she began her role as an EDVIEW360 podcast host in 2019 and continues to this day. Her goal is to aid teachers in changing the lives of students so that they not only become proficient and successful learners\, but also\, individuals confident in pursuing personal and professional life goals. She previously held the role of Literacy Specialist at the Center for Development and Learning (CDL) now the Center for Literacy and Learning. As an educator in the New Orleans Public Schools for 14 years\, she served as an elementary teacher\, a reading interventionist\, a school-based reading coach\, and a central office field literacy facilitator. These varying roles allowed her to gain a myriad of experiences that has enhanced her ability to work in collaboration with other educators\, schools\, and districts for impactful professional learning. Pam’s first steps into a lifelong career as an educator began as a fourth-grade teacher in a small school in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. And the journey continues… \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nVoyager Sopris Learning® is the specialist in reading\, writing\, and math intervention. Fully focused on intervention\, we have established four decades of results that demonstrate the efficacy of our solutions. Providing a holistic offering of reading\, writing\, and math interventions and assessments\, our solutions help educators create strong\, sustainable foundations to ensure academic success for all students.
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CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,MTSS,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Raise Reading Skills Series: Standards-Driven Reading Instruction in the Secondary Classroom (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ashley Avila\, Educator\, Author\, and Implementation Specialist\, Solution Tree \nSponsored by Solution Tree \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis recorded edWebinar focuses on a standards-based approach to reading instruction that allows for flexibility and variety in materials. The discussion centers around how educators can utilize existing materials as well as AI technology to build standards-aligned resources and assessments. \nViewers learn: \n\nThe importance of choosing and articulating standards of focus to ensure rigorous instruction\nProcesses for evaluating existing materials and creating new ones that are standards aligned\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers. \nView part one: Raise Reading Skills Series: Streamlining Your Small Group Reading Instruction\nView part three: Raise Reading Skills Series: Using Mentor Texts to Develop Reading Skills \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAshley Avila is an Implementation Specialist for Marzano Academies\, a current Associate for Marzano Resources\, and co-author of Teaching in a Competency-Based Secondary School: The Marzano Academies Model. Ashley has led various school-level professional development sessions\, presenting on relevant standards and competency-based topics and helping lead the efforts toward utilizing proficiency scales at the school or district level.  \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nSince 1998\, Solution Tree has worked to empower educators. We share your vision to transform education to ensure learning for all\, and we can help you make this vision a reality. No other professional learning company provides our unique blend of research-based\, results-driven services that improve learning outcomes for students.
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CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Supporting Writing at the Word\, Sentence\, and Paragraph Levels: A Theme-Centered Structured Literacy Approach
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Charles Haynes\, Ed.D.\, CCC-SLP\, Professor Emeritus for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at MGH Institute of Health Professions\nModerated by Pam Austin\, Director of Instructional Technology\, Voyager Sopris Learning \nSponsored by Voyager Sopris Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn this second edWebinar in The Science of Writing Lunch and Learn Week\, respected author\, literacy expert\, and speaker Dr. Charles Haynes shares his insight and expertise on research-based writing instruction. \nIn this hands-on\, interactive session\, Dr. Haynes illustrates how topical vocabulary and concepts can be tapped to support structured literacy techniques for teaching writing. Emphases is placed on leveraging semantic feature analysis and developing “micro-discourse” skills for developing cohesion and elaboration of the personal sequence narrative (PSN) and expository text forms. Viewers see how PSN techniques help to bridge narrative and expository discourse skills. \nHe shares cutting-edge\, research-based tools to help your students get the words out and down on paper while also enhancing their oral and written language comprehension. Dr. Haynes has helped thousands of professionals working with elementary\, middle\, and high school-aged students who have challenges such as dyslexia and related language learning disabilities. Viewers learn to: \n\nDescribe theme-centered strategies for supporting students’ understanding and use of topical vocabulary\nOutline systematic\, topic-centered methods for supporting sentence comprehension and production\nSummarize content-based micro-discourse techniques for supporting text-level elaboration as well as inter-sentence cohesion\nExplain how word-\, sentence-\, and micro-discourse teaching strategies are essential for supporting students’ comprehension and writing of narrative and expository texts\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Voyager Sopris Learning’s Science of Writing Week. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nCharles Haynes\, Ed.D.\, CCC-SLP\, is a Professor Emeritus for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at MGH Institute of Health Professions. Dr. Haynes designed and taught courses in spoken and written language disorders for the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program and the Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) program for Reading Specialists. He continues to conduct research\, mentors thesis students\, and is a popular invited lecturer in CSD Department courses. \nIn October of 2024\, Dr. Haynes received the prestigious Legacy Award\, the International Dyslexia Association’s highest accolade for his commitment to advancing dyslexia awareness and support worldwide\, fostering collaboration and innovation across international boundaries. In June 2013\, Dr. Haynes was inducted into the International Academy of Researchers in Learning Disabilities\, and in 2012 received the Nancy T. Watts Award for Excellence in Teaching—the highest prize given to a faculty member at the MGH Institute. He was inducted into the International Dyslexia Association’s Hall of Honor in 2009 and received IDA’s Margaret Rawson Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014. \nDr. Haynes served as a teacher\, Research Coordinator\, and Director of Speech-Language Services at the Landmark School from 1979-1991\, where he and colleagues developed one of the nation’s first language-based curricula for children with dyslexia and expressive language impairments. He has chaired or co-chaired several international conferences for the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and currently serves as Senior Advisor on the Global Partners Committee of IDA’s Board of Directors. He serves as an invited reviewer for many national and international reading and speech-language journals. \n \n \nAbout the Moderator \nPam Austin\, Director of Instructional Technology for Voyager Sopris Learning\, has over 35 years of experience as an educator. She has worked as a Professional Learning Facilitator Manager with over 17 years of experience in training and supporting districts in various literacy and numeracy interventions for Voyager Sopris Learning in addition to delivering LETRS professional development sessions. She has also shared her love of proven VSL solutions as a Product Marketing Manager when she began her role as an EDVIEW360 podcast host in 2019 and continues to this day. Her goal is to aid teachers in changing the lives of students so that they not only become proficient and successful learners\, but also\, individuals confident in pursuing personal and professional life goals. She previously held the role of Literacy Specialist at the Center for Development and Learning (CDL) now the Center for Literacy and Learning. As an educator in the New Orleans Public Schools for 14 years\, she served as an elementary teacher\, a reading interventionist\, a school-based reading coach\, and a central office field literacy facilitator. These varying roles allowed her to gain a myriad of experiences that has enhanced her ability to work in collaboration with other educators\, schools\, and districts for impactful professional learning. Pam’s first steps into a lifelong career as an educator began as a fourth-grade teacher in a small school in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. And the journey continues… \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nVoyager Sopris Learning® is the specialist in reading\, writing\, and math intervention. Fully focused on intervention\, we have established four decades of results that demonstrate the efficacy of our solutions. Providing a holistic offering of reading\, writing\, and math interventions and assessments\, our solutions help educators create strong\, sustainable foundations to ensure academic success for all students.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20250205/
CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Evaluating News Media Bias: A Nuanced Approach to a Vital Topic
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Peter Adams\, Senior Vice President of Research and Design\, The News Literacy Project; and Brittney Smith\, Senior Manager of District Partnerships\, East\, The News Literacy Project \nSponsored by News Literacy Project \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nPeople frequently perceive and allege bias in news coverage\, but what does this really mean? What makes a piece of news biased\, and who decides? What role do our own biases play in our perceptions of bias? In this recorded edWebinar\, we help you teach this vital\, controversial\, and complex topic in ways that empower students to meaningfully evaluate the fairness and impartiality of news coverage. \nIn this edWebinar\, we: \n\nShare an approach for helping students evaluate potential bias in news by recognizing different forms that bias could take in news coverage\nApply this approach to actual examples from news and other information in ways that demonstrate when bias is—and isn’t—obvious\nReflect on the nuanced\, highly subjective nature of perceived bias in news\nExplore the limitations and pitfalls of popular media bias charts and rankings\nShare free News Literacy Project classroom resources for teaching about news media bias\, including the Understanding Bias lesson on NLP’s Checkology® virtual classroom\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nPeter Adams became the News Literacy Project’s Senior Vice President of Research and Design after several years as the organization’s Head of Education. He began his career as a classroom teacher in the New York City schools through Teach For America. He has also taught in the Chicago public schools\, at Roosevelt University\, and at Chicago City Colleges’ Wilbur Wright campus. In addition\, he has worked with the NYC Teaching Fellows program\, with After School Matters\, and as an independent education consultant. \nSince joining NLP in 2009\, he has coordinated classroom and after-school programs\, served as Chicago Program Manager\, worked on organizational strategy\, and developed NLP’s digital program. He has also provided news literacy training and workshops to educators and others throughout the area. He was promoted to his current position in January 2014 and oversees NLP’s education team\, which develops resources and training for teachers. He and the other team members are based in Chicago. Peter is a graduate of Indiana University\, where he majored in English and African American studies and co-founded an independent monthly student newspaper. He has a master’s degree in the humanities from the University of Chicago. \n \n \nBrittney Smith is a Senior Manager of District Partnerships (East) at News Literacy Project. Brittney joined NLP in July 2022 after eight years of teaching life science in Cincinnati\, Ohio. She was a high school teacher to diverse populations of students\, including English language learners. In her tenure as science department chair\, she focused on building partnerships with community stakeholders to enrich and improve students’ educational experiences. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biological science from the University of Cincinnati\, a master’s degree in teaching science to adolescents and young adults from Mount St. Joseph University\, and a doctorate in educational practice and innovation with a STEM focus from the University of South Carolina. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the News Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThe News Literacy Project\, a nonpartisan\, national education nonprofit\, provides programs and resources for educators and the public to teach\, learn and share the abilities needed to be smart\, active consumers of news and information and equal and engaged participants in a democracy.
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CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Digital Literacy,Library/Media,Media Literacy,Real World Literacy
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SUMMARY:3 Simple Steps for Teachers to Meet Every Learner's Needs
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Leah Frederick\, Fourth-Grade Teacher\, Bellwood-Antis School District (PA); Toni Rose Deanon\, Community Engagement\, Modern Classrooms Project; and Robert Barnett\, Former Educator\, Co-Founder\, Modern Classrooms Project \nSponsored by The Modern Classrooms Project \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDo you ever wonder how to meet all of your learners’ needs at once? That’s natural! Every student needs different things\, and it’s a challenge for any teacher to provide them all at once. Fortunately\, there are classroom-tested steps you can take to help all your students achieve their true potential. \nIn this edWebinar\, you discover evidence-based techniques that you can use right away to keep each of your students appropriately challenged—and appropriately supported—every day. Former teacher and Modern Classrooms Project Co-founder Robert Barnett explains\, using insights from his new book\, Meet Every Learner’s Needs\, as well as the lessons he has learned from empowering thousands of educators worldwide\, how you can: \n\nMake your content more accessible—and free up your own time during class—by combining concise instructional videos with targeted one-on-one\, small-group\, and whole-class instruction\nLet students learn at their own paces while collaborating with their peers and building meaningful relationships with you\nEnsure that all students master key concepts and skills\, preparing them to succeed throughout their academic careers\n\nYou leave this session knowing exactly how you can meet your own learners’ needs—and how you can lead others in your community in doing the same. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLeah Frederick is a fourth-grade elementary math teacher at Myers Elementary in Bellwood\, PA. She received her bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University and her master’s degree from Wilson College in mass customized learning. Leah is passionate about creating learner-centered environments.  \n \nToni Rose has been an educator since 2010\, with experiences ranging from middle school English teacher to adult ESL teacher and instructional coach for technology. Toni Rose strives to be the educator they never had growing up\, so they focus on anti-bias\, anti-racist work and aspire to create a brave space for everyone around them. As a queer Filipinx\, they understand the importance of being represented\, valued\, and feeling a sense of belonging. \nTo stay grounded and at peace\, they practice yoga\, write\, get lost in stories\, and go on long walks with their dogs. Rollerskating and running bring them so much joy. \n \nRobert Barnett co-founded the Modern Classrooms Project\, which has empowered 80\,000+ educators in 180+ countries to meet every learner’s needs. Before that\, he taught math\, computer science\, English\, social studies\, and law\, from the middle-school to university levels\, at public and private schools in the U.S. and abroad. He is the author of Meet Every Learner’s Needs: Redesigning Instruction So All Students Can Succeed and he hopes his children will learn in Modern Classrooms someday! \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching All Students community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe Modern Classrooms Project empowers educators to implement a self-paced\, mastery-based instructional model that leverages technology to foster human connection\, authentic learning\, and social-emotional growth.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/inclusiveeducation20250204/
CATEGORIES:Blended Learning,Differentiated Instruction,Personalized Learning,Student Achievement,Student Agency and Voice
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SUMMARY:Building a Text-Rich Environment to Support All Readers: What Leaders Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Robyn Moore\, Ed.D.\, Elementary Literacy Coordinator\, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools (VA); Elise Lovejoy\, MA\, CEO and Founder\, Express Readers; and Sharon Dunn\, M.Ed.\, Sharon Dunn\, MTSS Leadership Consultant\, LLC\nModerated by Terrie Noland\, Ph.D.\, CALP\, Vice President of Educator Initiatives\, Learning Ally \nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe types of texts students encounter in school play a critical role in their reading development\, yet many education leaders may not fully understand their distinct purposes and impacts. This engaging edLeader Panel demystifies the role of various text types—from traditional books and decodables to ebooks—and how each supports literacy growth. \nJoin literacy experts and education leaders as they discuss building a text-rich environment that supports all readers\, especially those with diverse learning needs. Learn how decodable texts reinforce foundational skills\, how traditional books foster comprehension and critical thinking\, and how ebooks and audiobooks provide equitable access to grade-level content. Key takeaways include: \n\nHow to evaluate and select the right mix of texts for your school or district\nStrategies for using text diversity to meet the needs of struggling readers and students with dyslexia\nHow to repurpose leveled texts\nGuidance on how to match text types to student needs and abilities\n\nEmpower your educators and students with the right texts at the right time and lead your school toward stronger\, more equitable literacy outcomes. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, librarians\, and education technology leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRobyn Moore\, Ed.D. is a dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience. She began her career as a kindergarten teacher before transitioning into roles as a reading interventionist and reading specialist. Currently\, she serves as a Central Office Coordinator\, overseeing initiatives that support student success across the division. A proud graduate of the College of William and Mary\, Dr. Moore earned her undergraduate\, master’s\, and doctoral degrees there. She is deeply invested in her community\, with two children—one in kindergarten and the other in third grade enrolled in the same school division where she works. Dr. Moore has a strong commitment to education and a passion for supporting students and teachers alike. \n \nElise Lovejoy is the founder and CEO of Express Readers and the author of the Express Readers decodable book series. She holds a BA and an MA in elementary education with 15+ years of experience in the classroom\, K-2nd grade. Currently\, she works with teachers across the country through professional development and program implementation to promote and apply practices based on the immense body of research on how students learn to read. Elise is also a mom to two learning readers\, a pro-bono interventionist\, and an advocate in her local school district. \n \nSharon Dunn is a seasoned educational leader and former principal of a high-poverty elementary school\, where her instructional leadership significantly boosted reading outcomes\, as reflected in improved ELA CAASPP results. A recognized expert in literacy and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports)\, Sharon has been featured in numerous webinars and podcasts. She has presented her school’s success in literacy and MTSS leadership at prestigious conferences\, including the California Department of Education Title I Conference\, the National ESEA Conference\, The Reading League National Conference\, the PaTTAN Literacy Symposium\, and the ACSA Mid-State Conference. Sharon is also the co-creator of the Facebook Social Learning Group: Science of Reading for Administrators – What Teachers Want You to Know! In her current role as an MTSS Leadership Consultant\, she partners with schools and districts to strengthen instructional leadership and drive improved reading outcomes. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nListen. Learn. Teach. It’s that simple. Dr. Terrie Noland uses this philosophy as an innovator and a motivator\, and it’s evident as she leads\, coaches\, and mentors thousands of K-12 educators about the Science of Reading each year. She has a unique perspective on unifying all stakeholders around a vision for education to smash the reading divide for millions of struggling readers. Terrie walks the walk by continuing to work with struggling readers after her day job\, tutoring and helping them learn to read. She sees the significant difference that audiobooks make first-hand every day. As Vice President of Educator Initiatives at Learning Ally\, Terrie works to ignite enthusiasm and excitement by building champion educators and administrators who create cultures of literacy and learning. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \n\n \n\n \n\nLEARNING ALLY is a leading nonprofit education solutions organization dedicated to equipping educators with proven solutions that help new and struggling learners reach their potential. Our range of literacy-focused offerings for students Pre-K to 12th grade\, including our award-winning reading resource\, the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution®\, our new early literacy solution\, Excite Reading®\, and our catalog of professional learning allow us to support more than 2.4 million students and over 645\,000 educators across the US. For more information\, visit LearningAlly.org.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20250204/
CATEGORIES:Dyslexia,Literacy,Personalized Learning,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:The Writing Rope: A Framework for Teaching Writing Integrated with Reading Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Joan Sedita\, Author of The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction in All Subjects\nModerated by Pam Austin\, Director of Instructional Technology\, Voyager Sopris Learning \nSponsored by Voyager Sopris Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin us for the first edWebinar for The Science of Writing Lunch and Learn Week\, a series of three informative edWebinars on writing instruction\, presented by the most respected names in education! Noted education expert and author Joan Sedita discusses the skills and strategies needed for proficient writing\, what writing instruction should look like\, and how writing and reading instruction can be integrated. You learn that reading and writing share the same cognitive processes and oral language base! \nJoan uses The Writing Rope model as a framework for writing instruction to describe multiple components of writing instruction\, represented as strands in a rope: \n\nCritical Thinking (generating ideas and information\, stages of the writing process)\nSyntax (syntactic awareness\, sentence elaboration\, punctuation)\nText Structure (narrative\, informational\, opinion; paragraph structure; patterns of organization)\nWriting Craft (awareness of task\, audience\, purpose; word choice; literary devices)\nTranscription (spelling and handwriting fluency)\n\nOur expert shares instructional suggestions for each strand\, and you learn how these writing strands compare with the strands in Scarborough’s Reading Rope (2006) along with how this instruction can support both reading and writing. Viewers learn: \n\nA framework for teaching multiple components of writing\nEvidence-based instructional suggestions for teaching writing\nThe importance of using an explicit approach to teaching writing\nThe importance of integrating reading and writing instruction\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Voyager Sopris Learning’s Science of Writing Week. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJoan Sedita is the founder of Keys to Literacy\, a literacy professional development organization based in MA. Joan has been in the literacy field for over 45 years as a teacher\, administrator\, and teacher trainer. She is the creator of The Writing Rope framework and has authored multiple literacy professional development programs\, including The Key Comprehension Routine\, The Key Vocabulary Routine\, Keys to Beginning Reading\, Keys to Content Writing\, Keys to Early Writing\, Understanding Dyslexia\, and Adolescent Literacy. Beginning in 1975\, she worked for 23 years at the Landmark School\, a pioneer in the development of literacy intervention programs. As a teacher\, principal\, and director of the Outreach Teacher Training Program at Landmark\, Joan developed expertise\, methods\, and instructional programs that address the literacy needs of students in grades K-12. Joan was one of the three lead trainers in MA for the Reading First Program and was a LETRS author and trainer. Joan received her M.Ed. in reading from Harvard University and her B.A. from Boston College. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nPam Austin\, Director of Instructional Technology for Voyager Sopris Learning\, has over 35 years of experience as an educator. She has worked as a Professional Learning Facilitator Manager with over 17 years of experience in training and supporting districts in various literacy and numeracy interventions for Voyager Sopris Learning in addition to delivering LETRS professional development sessions. She has also shared her love of proven VSL solutions as a Product Marketing Manager when she began her role as an EDVIEW360 podcast host in 2019 and continues to this day. Her goal is to aid teachers in changing the lives of students so that they not only become proficient and successful learners\, but also\, individuals confident in pursuing personal and professional life goals. She previously held the role of Literacy Specialist at the Center for Development and Learning (CDL) now the Center for Literacy and Learning. As an educator in the New Orleans Public Schools for 14 years\, she served as an elementary teacher\, a reading interventionist\, a school-based reading coach\, and a central office field literacy facilitator. These varying roles allowed her to gain a myriad of experiences that has enhanced her ability to work in collaboration with other educators\, schools\, and districts for impactful professional learning. Pam’s first steps into a lifelong career as an educator began as a fourth-grade teacher in a small school in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. And the journey continues… \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nVoyager Sopris Learning® is the specialist in reading\, writing\, and math intervention. Fully focused on intervention\, we have established four decades of results that demonstrate the efficacy of our solutions. Providing a holistic offering of reading\, writing\, and math interventions and assessments\, our solutions help educators create strong\, sustainable foundations to ensure academic success for all students.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20250204/
CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Science and Literacy Integration: The Science Classroom Meets the Science of Reading
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Leslie Lausten\, Former Teacher\, Current Professional Learning Specialist\, East Coast\, School Specialty \nSponsored by School Specialty \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nToday’s teacher has a multitude to accomplish each day. How do we fit it all in? In this edWebinar\, we share how using rich\, inquiry-based learning will not only build science knowledge but also the skills needed to increase language comprehension. \nWe build on principles from the language comprehension side of Scarborough’s Reading Rope as we introduce\, explore\, and make sense of science concepts in today’s classroom. Learn how three-dimensional science teaching and learning provides meaningful context to develop language comprehension. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK through elementary teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders.  \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nLeslie Lausten is a former teacher and current Professional Learning Specialist with School Specialty who specializes in Science Education K-8. She leads workshops on sensemaking\, integrating science and literacy\, modeling effective science lessons\, as well as coaching teachers and leaders in effective practices. She also provides professional learning for FOSS Science Curriculum. Leslie’s passions include teaching science and literacy as well as arts integration. She believes in teaching explicitly and through inquiry and has found a nice balance in her approach. \nAs a coach\, professor\, and consultant\, she has worked with adults in professional development opportunities for many years. Leslie has been a state finalist for the Presidential Award for Math and Science\, won the Region 8 Yager award from NSTA\, was a National Board Certified Teacher\, and has a master’s in science education. Leslie is a retired teacher from Hartwood Elementary in Virginia\, where she taught for 33 years as a K\, 1\, K-1\, 2\, and 4th-grade teacher and Reading Specialist. While working there\, she was also a Science Professional Development Consultant for FOSS and led local\, state\, and national workshops.  \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Next Generation Scientists community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nAt School Specialty\, we’re more than just school supplies. We offer tools and resources that support students\, administrators\, and teachers to achieve their educational goals. Discover our expertly curated product collections\, professional learning opportunities\, or podcast series that tackle current topics in science education. \nSchool Specialty publishes and provides professional learning and implementation support for the FOSS (Full Option Science System) curriculum. Designed by scholars at the Lawrence Hall of Science and grounded in active investigation\, FOSS embodies three-dimensional science teaching and learning. FOSS engages students of all backgrounds and abilities as scientists\, challenging students to make sense of real-world phenomena. FOSS advances this student-first approach\, providing opportunities to differentiate and support each student’s experience.
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CATEGORIES:Language Learning,Literacy,Science,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:SEL Strategies to Empower Students and Educators Through a Multi-Tiered Approach
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Malika Ali\, Chief Innovation Officer\, Throughline Learning \nSponsored by Throughline Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAre you interested in unlocking proven strategies to help students regulate their emotions\, manage behaviors\, and effectively advocate for their needs? View this edWebinar to hear real stories from the field that showcase how to integrate social-emotional learning and academics with students across a variety of educator roles. \nWe identify ways to move students from self-awareness to self-regulation\, toward self-directed learning\, along with the positive implications on educator well-being and morale. You access strategies from three perspectives—principal\, counselor\, and classroom teacher—and leave with ideas to apply them directly to your context. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMalika Ali is passionate about community-driven change management and culturally responsive education. As the Chief Innovation Officer at Throughline Learning\, she leads program visioning and R&D initiatives across all partner schools and districts. She was a Rhode Island District Teacher of the Year\, served on Governor Raimondo’s STEAM and Equity in Educator Preparation Committee\, and was named one of the nation’s top emerging and inspirational Black leaders in education innovation by LearnLaunch. \nMalika holds an M.Ed. in education policy and management from Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. in public health from Brown University. As a daughter of strong and brilliant Eritrean refugees\, Malika has spent her life critiquing the systems that perpetuate educational inequity. She is proud to be a part of the struggle to ensure that all children have access to\, and can take advantage of\, an empowering education. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThroughline Learning is a non-profit organization that supports the entire school community by addressing the needs of teachers\, leaders\, and community members so that student experiences improve and outcomes rise. We use virtual and in-person sessions to coach teachers\, amplify best practice\, and increase student engagement in rigorous curricula. We coach leaders on data protocols that drive improvement efforts and we co-design strategic staffing models that activate diverse community members as tutors\, mentors\, and classroom educators. Our partnerships help build the capacity\, clarity\, and coherence needed to spread joyful learning across your district.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20250130/
CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Differentiated Instruction,Professional Development,Social-Emotional Learning
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SUMMARY:Strategic Literacy Innovation: Transforming Literacy Outcomes with Supplemental Support
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kelly Johnson\, Director of Schools\, Clinton City Schools (TN); Dr. Judith J. White\, Chief Academic Officer\, Prince George’s County Public Schools (MD); Dr. Anna Stubblefield\, Superintendent\, Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (KS); and Cari Stanley\, Program Specialist\, Etiwanda School District (CA)\nModerated by Dr. Donna Wright\, Retired School Superintendent and Education Consultant \nSponsored by Really Great Reading \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAre you ready to empower your educators\, enhance your district’s core curriculum\, and improve student outcomes? This engaging edWebinar demonstrates how supplemental foundational literacy programs can fill critical gaps\, support Tier I instruction\, and help districts achieve lasting success—while easing the burden on educators. \nKey takeaways include: \n\nIdentifying gaps and providing solutions: Gain insights into how supplemental solutions can address gaps in orthographic mapping\, vocabulary\, and comprehension that core programs may miss. Empower educators with the tools they need to close learning gaps confidently.\nA program-agnostic approach: Discover how to select and implement flexible supplemental programs that integrate seamlessly with any core curriculum\, minimizing teacher frustration and ensuring students receive consistent\, high-quality instruction.\nLong-term savings and budget optimization: Understand the financial advantages of early intervention. Effective supplemental programs can reduce the need for costly remediation\, freeing up district funds for professional development and classroom resources.\nPreventing teacher burnout: Learn how high-quality\, ready-to-use supplemental materials can lighten teacher workloads by reducing planning time and simplifying instruction. These materials allow educators to focus on their passion—teaching—while minimizing stress.\n\nThis session delves into the urgent need for high-quality supplemental programs. Watch this edWebinar to explore innovative strategies for creating a supportive\, adaptable literacy ecosystem—one that drives student success\, supports educators\, and optimizes district resources. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKelly Johnson has served as Superintendent of Clinton City Schools for the past nine years. Prior to serving in her current role\, she attended Carson Newman University and Lincoln Memorial University to obtain her Bachelor of Science degree in education and her master’s degree in administration. Her classroom experience includes teaching kindergarten\, fourth\, and fifth grades. In addition to her classroom experience\, she served as Assistant Principal\, Principal\, and Supervisor of Elementary Education in Knox County Schools prior to moving to Clinton City Schools as Supervisor of Federal Programs and Curriculum and Instruction. Kelly is the proud mother of two adult children\, Mallory and Andrew\, and NanaK to her first grandchild\, Samuel. She has been married for 31 years to her husband\, Scott. In her free time\, she enjoys music\, the outdoors\, and spending time with her family.  \n \nDr. Judith J. White has dedicated over 30 years to fostering excellence and enhancing student success. A proud product of Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS)\, she has a deep-rooted passion for removing barriers within the educational system to open doors to students’ future triumphs. In her latest role as Chief Academic Officer for PGCPS\, she continues to drive initiatives aimed at achieving exceptional academic outcomes for all students. \nIn addition to her fervor for educational excellence\, Dr. White is deeply passionate about executive coaching\, where she assists leaders in refining their management strategies to promote intentional and effective leadership. With her multifaceted background and unwavering dedication\, Dr. White stands as a beacon of innovation and empowerment within the educational landscape of Prince George’s County.\n \n \nDr. Anna Stubblefield is a distinguished educational leader with over 25 years of service. She began her career as a special education teacher and coach\, later making history as the first African American female Superintendent of Kansas City\, Kansas Public Schools\, assuming the role on July 1\, 2021. Before this\, she spent 13 years in Lawrence Public Schools\, holding roles such as Principal\, Director of Human Resources\, and Deputy Superintendent\, showcasing her ability to lead through challenges. \nDr. Stubblefield earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Kansas\, an Educational Specialist degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City\, and a Doctorate from Saint Louis University. An active community member and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority sister\, she serves on several boards\, including the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City. She and her husband\, David\, are proud parents of three sons\, Nate\, Desmon\, and Grant. \n \nCari Stanley is an Instruction Program Specialist for the Etiwanda School District\, bringing over 18 years of experience in K-8 general and special education. In her role\, she has led instructional changes by helping teachers analyze student data to deliver individualized\, high-quality education. \nCari has directed and overseen key initiatives\, including the district’s foundational skills curriculum adoption and the current implementation of the California Reading Difficulties Risk Screener. Specializing in Response to Intervention (RTI) and multi-tiered systems of support\, she collaborates with teachers to design effective literacy intervention programs for all students. \nCari holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts from California State University\, San Bernardino\, an M.Ed. from Chapman University\, and a Dyslexia certification. She remains dedicated to fostering student success and empowering educators to meet diverse learner needs. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Donna Wright has served in many roles in her 40-plus-year career as an educator. She has positively influenced the educational field as a classroom teacher\, assistant principal\, assistant superintendent\, deputy director\, and superintendent. Dr. Wright was named the 2020 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year\, retiring in 2021. Currently\, she is working with several educational organizations as a consultant and advisor\, as well as serving as a Lead Superintendent with AASA and the National Women’s Leadership Consortium.  \nJoin the Structured Literacy Instruction community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nReally Great Reading has been leading the charge in effective Science of Reading strategies for over 18 years with our proven PK-12 curriculum in foundational literacy and intervention teaching methodologies. We turn reading research into classroom practice\, ensuring teachers have cutting-edge strategies and tools in classrooms across the country. It is our unwavering commitment to students and educators that sets us apart from other Science of Reading curricula\, and this is evident in the student outcomes and results that districts and schools see when using our products.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/structuredliteracy20250130/
CATEGORIES:Educator Self-Care and Wellness,Literacy,MTSS,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:How to Make the Most of Formative Assessment This Year
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Gene Kerns\, Chief Academic Officer\, Renaissance; and Dr. Sarah Brown\, President\, System Impact Consulting \nSponsored by Renaissance \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEducators at all levels gather formative data throughout the school day. However\, they often do not have either the training or the tools to make full use of these data to drive instruction and maximize their impact on student learning. \nHow can educational leaders best address this challenge? \nJoin us for the answers\, as two experts share strategies for realizing formative assessment’s full potential in every school and district. You understand the key formative assessment topics that many teacher training programs overlook. You also understand how to help your teachers: \n\nChoose the right items for different formative assessment needs\nAssess specific reading and math standards throughout the year\nIncorporate formative data into team meetings\, coaching cycles\, and more to guide impactful instruction\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, education technology leaders\, assessment directors and coordinators\, professional development leaders\, instructional coaches\, and teachers. \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 \nSarah Brown\, Ph.D. is President of System Impact Consulting and co-author of the book Effective Universal Instruction. She formerly served as Bureau Chief leading special education and MTSS implementation for the state of Iowa\, district special education director\, professional learning administrator\, and school psychologist. She’s interested in the implementation of MTSS at multiple levels of the education system and improving systems to support high achievement for every student. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAs a global leader in education technology operating in more than 100 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/assessment20250130/
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Data and Analytics,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Supporting Multilingual Learners’ Success on Proficiency and ELP Tests
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Giselle Carpio-Williams\, Vice President\, Multilingual Advocacy and Content\, HMH; and Dr. Brian Joseph\, National Director\, Innovation and Insights\, HMH \nSponsored by HMH \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDesigned with the understanding that teachers are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and positive learning environment for all students\, this edWebinar highlights effective\, asset-based strategies to enhance the academic success of multilingual learners. This session provides strategies for building on multilingual learners’ existing strengths and capabilities and is useful for K-12 English language development teachers as well as content area teachers. \nThe presenters cover: \n\nThe different profiles of multilingual learners and the unique strengths and instructional needs of each\nEnglish language proficiency (ELP) assessment types and standards criteria for reclassification\nPractical\, effective strategies to support language development and academic achievement that lead to student success on ELP tests\n\nCore content area teachers gain tools to differentiate instruction and integrate language support in their subject areas\, while English language development teachers learn focused strategies to enhance language proficiency and prepare students for reclassification. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nA lifelong educator\, Dr. Giselle Carpio-Williams is committed to supporting educational excellence for all students\, with a passion for elevating multilingual learners. She began as an educator and advocate for multilingual learners in a dual-language school\, followed by roles in coaching and leadership. Dr. Carpio-Williams earned her doctorate in educational leadership with her research emphasis on English language learners. Her current role as Vice President of Multilingual Advocacy and Content at HMH combines her passion for elevating multilingual students with her knowledge of educational trends to inform schools’ selections of programs that support student success. \nDr. Carpio-Williams is the Founder/Co-chair of the Employee Resource Group HMH Unidos\, which focuses on the education\, professional growth\, and celebration of employees who identify as Latinx and/or Hispanic. She is a frequent speaker at educational and diversity conferences; her most recent presentation was Ensuring Educational Equity for Multilinguals at the NABE conference.  \n \nDr. Brian Joseph is the National Director\, Innovation and Insights at HMH. He supports school districts in understanding how their data aligns to strategic initiatives that are tied to student learning and provides analysis of key performance indicators. A California native\, Dr. Joseph is in his 27th year in education and\, prior to joining HMH\, served primarily in large urban school districts in Southern California. During his time in public education\, he served in a variety of capacities\, including a classroom teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, and director. Dr. Joseph has also served as a dissertation chair and committee member. He has also worked as an adjunct and associate professor in the field of education and humanities. Dr. Joseph is based in Southern California and primarily works with districts in California\, Oklahoma\, Texas\, and New Mexico. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Helping ELL\, ESL\, and Bilingual Students Succeed community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThe learners of today will shape the world of tomorrow. HMH brings learning to countless students and teachers—transforming lives\, supporting communities\, and making our society more just and inclusive for all. We offer a connected system of research-backed solutions\, where assessment drives instruction and learning can be personalized to meet students’ needs. Our engaging\, equity-minded content and customized PD are designed to elevate the potential of every learner.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ell20250129/
CATEGORIES:ALAS,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Language Learning,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:Getting Students College and Career Ready with Stackable\, Industry-Recognized Credentials
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Henry Mack\, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at St. Thomas University\, and Former State Higher Education and Workforce Chancellor for Florida; and Deborah Trask\, Regional Sales Manager for Tosa\, Isograd \nSponsored by Tosa by Isograd \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDegrees alone are no longer enough to prepare students for today’s workforce. With 92% of U.S. jobs requiring mastery of digital skills—including Adobe Suite\, Microsoft Office\, Google Docs\, cybersecurity\, web development\, and coding—it’s essential to equip students with tools that ensure their success and give them a competitive edge. Alarmingly\, over one-third of college graduates enter the job market without these critical competencies. \nView this edWebinar featuring industry experts to explore how stackable\, industry-recognized\, and proficiency-based certifications can bridge this critical skills gap. Learn actionable strategies to empower students to validate and demonstrate their expertise in essential digital competencies\, setting them up for success in higher education and their careers. \nDuring the session\, you learn the role of digital skills in today’s workforce\, discover the benefits of proficiency-based certifications and how they validate skill sets\, and gain insights into implementing stackable\, industry-recognized certifications in your educational program. You walk away with practical tips for integrating certifications into your curriculum\, plus resources and examples to help revolutionize college and career readiness in your classrooms. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to transform how you prepare students for the demands of the digital age! This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, education technology leaders\, and career and technical education staff. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Henry Mack is Vice President of Strategy and Innovation and Executive Director for the Institute of Ethics and Leadership at St. Thomas University in Miami. Previously\, he served as Provost and VP for Academic Affairs at Northwest Florida State College and as Chancellor for Florida’s higher education and workforce systems. As Chancellor\, Dr. Mack oversaw a $3 billion annual budget for 1.5 million K-20 students. He led the Divisions of Florida Colleges\, Career and Adult Education\, Vocational Rehabilitation\, Blind Services\, the Florida DOE’s Office of Workforce Education and Economic Alignment\, and the Commission for Independent Education. He was responsible for Florida’s workforce education strategy\, budget\, operations\, policy and finance\, grants and administration\, and\, together with the Governor’s Office\, all higher education and workforce education legislative and policy priorities.​ Dr. Mack holds faculty positions at several Florida universities\, where he teaches courses in the philosophy of education and education policy. \n \nDeborah Trask is a Regional Sales Manager at Isograd Inc. She has spent her 26-year career connected to education. Deborah taught elementary school for six years before shifting to work in educational sales. ​Throughout her sales career\, Deborah has worked with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt\, Scholastic Book Fairs\, Follett\, SkillPointe\, and Isograd\, helping support K-12 librarians\, teachers\, and postsecondary faculty and administrators with high-quality products to help their students succeed. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the College\, Career\, and Life Readiness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nDeveloped by Isograd\, Tosa is an industry-recognized digital skills certification solution that offers a unique\, proficiency-based\, and adaptive testing approach\, unlike traditional pass/fail exams. Tosa certifies digital skills across desktop and graphic design applications\, digital literacy\, cybersecurity\, and coding\, and adapts to each user’s knowledge level\, making it more inclusive and tailored. By focusing on skill levels and identifying knowledge gaps\, Tosa enables students to effectively validate and demonstrate their expertise on a globally recognized scale.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ccss20250129/
CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Career Education,College and Career Readiness,Digital Literacy
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SUMMARY:Learn About the USPTO's National Summer Teacher Institute on Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Sequoyah Wharton\, Interdisciplinary Educator\, Brentwood High School (NY); Stephanie Klixbull\, Elementary STEM Education Specialist\, K-8\, Penn State University; and Dr. Jorge Valdes\, Education Advisor\, United States Patent and Trademark Office \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAre you interested in learning about the USPTO’s free National Summer Teacher Institute (NSTI) and how it can help you engage with your students about innovation\, intellectual property (IP)\, and science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM)? \nView this edWebinar with the USPTO’s Office of Education for an information session about NSTI. NSTI alumni Stephanie Klixbull and Dr. Sequoyah Wharton share about their experiences and discuss new strategies you can use with your students using invention and intellectual property education. In addition to hearing from Stephanie and Sequoyah\, the USPTO’s Office of Education guides viewers through the 2025 NSTI application process. \nWhat is NSTI? The NSTI program\, put on by the USPTO’s Office of Education\, is designed to help teachers inspire the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs using experiential training tools\, practices\, and project-based learning models. The program is open to eligible K-12 teachers nationwide.  \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Sequoyah Wharton is a passionate educator\, leader\, and innovator who leverages creativity-focused strategies to inspire students and educators alike. With expertise in media literacy\, Dr. Wharton recently filed a provisional application for patent following inspiration gained during the USPTO NSTI this past summer and is currently preparing a non-provisional patent application. Dr. Wharton actively integrates intellectual property education into curriculum development and project-based learning. Recognized for his innovative approach to pedagogy\, Dr. Wharton has spearheaded initiatives that blend intellectual property concepts with interdisciplinary learning\, crafting strategies that empower students to think like creators and problem-solvers in a global context. His work bridges practical innovation with educational theory\, positioning him as a leader in forward-thinking education. \n \nStephanie Klixbull is an international\, national\, and state award-winning educator for STEM education. She taught for over nine years in the elementary classroom teaching PreK-3-5th grade in South Carolina where she was awarded State Teacher of the Year\, 2019 from the SC Independent School Association. Stephanie left the classroom in 2021 to relocate to Washington\, D.C. for a national fellowship\, Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship. Stephanie was placed with the Department of Defense–Navy. During her fellowship\, she wrote STEM elementary curricula and provided science professional development for educators. She is now in State College\, PA where she works at Penn State\, in the College of Education\, promoting STEM education statewide in the K-8 space for teachers and students. \n \nDr. Jorge L. Valdes is Education Advisor at the United States Patent and Trademark Office where he is focused on increasing Intellectual Property knowledge through education\, outreach and collaborations with a broad range of stakeholders including development of professional development programs for educators nationally. Prior to his role in government\, Dr. Valdes held leadership positions at AT&T Bell Labs and received the E.O. Lawrence Laureate award from the U.S. Department of Energy on behalf of the President of the United States for pioneering work in reagent generation technology. Dr. Valdes received his Ph.D. from Columbia University and has an MBA from Northwestern Kellogg School of Business. He holds 33 U.S. patents and has published over 100 research papers in science and technology. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Professional Learning & Practice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/pd20250128/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Project-Based Learning,STEM/STEAM
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SUMMARY:The Science of Writing: Foundational Skills and Evidence-Based Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Young-Suk Kim\, Professor\, School of Education\, University of California\, Irvine \nSponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nStudents need strong reading skills to gain knowledge from texts—and they need strong writing skills to share their own knowledge with the world. Reading and writing do not exist in isolation from one another; instead\, they are deeply intertwined skills. \nJoin renowned researcher and literacy expert Dr. Young-Suk Kim as she explores the relation between reading and writing and the evidenced-based approaches that can be used to leverage this connection in the classroom. \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Kim explores how educators can support students’ writing skills\, ensuring that they can craft clear and effective messages for their target audience. The session covers foundational skills and knowledge that contribute to writing development as well as how to deliver research-based writing instruction. Viewers gain: \n\nKey insights into the writing process\nA deeper understanding of the skills and knowledge that underpin the writing process\nEvidence-based approaches to instruction for students of diverse backgrounds\n\nAll educators with an interest in literacy—especially K-8 classroom teachers\, reading coaches\, literacy leaders\, instructional leaders\, special educators\, and curriculum directors—are encouraged to view this recorded edWebinar. \nThis edWebinar is part of the Science of Reading in Action: What’s New and What’s Next series. To explore other sessions in this series\, click here. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Young-Suk Kim (informally known as Young) is a Professor at the School of Education\, University of California\, Irvine. A former classroom teacher\, she focuses on language and literacy development and effective instruction for diverse students\, aiming to provide them with a strong educational foundation for long-term success. Dr. Kim’s extensive research encompasses various aspects of literacy\, including written composition\, reading comprehension\, reading fluency\, oral language\, listening comprehension\, dyslexia\, higher-order cognitive skills\, and reading-writing relations. Her research has received over $60 million in grants from the Institute of Education Sciences\, the U.S. Department of Education\, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development\, and the National Science Foundation. Currently\, Dr. Kim holds the positions of Editor-In-Chief for Scientific Studies of Reading and Chair of the Vocabulary SIG for the American Educational Research Association. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\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/literacyhero20250128/
CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Effective Communication for Educators: Build Rapport\, Establish Trust\, and Navigate All Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Alison Wood Brooks\, O’Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration and Hellman Faculty Fellow\, Harvard Business School; Dr. Ruth Best\, Assistant Dean\, California School of Education\, Alliant International University; and Dr. Jenny Tellez\, Assistant Professor\, ELM and ASC Program Director\, and CalAPA Coordinator\, California School of Education\, Alliant International University \nCo-Sponsored by Penguin Random House Education and Alliant International University \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features.  \nPenguin Random House Education and Alliant International University have partnered to bring authors and educational leaders together for edWebinars that provide expertise\, guidance\, and resources to educators seeking to amplify their impacts. \nRegardless of your role as an educator\, how you communicate can directly impact your relationship with students\, colleagues\, and parents. This edWebinar focuses on approaches and strategies to help educators build rapport\, establish trust\, and navigate not just the difficult conversations but the little ones in between. Whether through face-to-face interactions or communication via phone\, email\, text\, or even social media\, learning how to have better conversations can empower you and members of your communities of practice to contribute\, collaborate\, and build a positive school culture. \nThis session features Dr. Alison Wood Brooks\, O’Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration and Hellman Faculty Fellow at the Harvard Business School and the author of TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves\, in conversation with Dr. Ruth Best\, Assistant Dean\, and Dr. Jenny Tellez\, Assistant Professor and Program Director\, both from the California School of Education at Alliant International University. \nYou hear about Dr. Wood Brooks’ personal experiences and motivations behind her work as she reveals insights from the research and practical wisdom shared in her book. The conversation includes strategies that can make a significant difference in your professional success\, in the quality of relationships\, and in preventing misunderstandings. View this edWebinar to learn about the science of conversation\, the art of being ourselves\, and how\, as an educator\, effective communication skills impact your relationship with your students\, colleagues\, parents\, and communities. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, pre-service teachers\, and higher education professionals. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Alison Wood Brooks is the O’Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration and Hellman Faculty Fellow at the Harvard Business School\, where she created and teaches a course called TALK. As a behavioral scientist\, she is a leading expert on the science of conversation. Her award-winning research has been published in top academic journals and is regularly cited in media outlets such as The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, Harvard Business Review\, and NPR. Her research was referenced in two of the top ten most-viewed TED Talks of all time and depicted in Pixar’s Inside Out 2. In 2021\, she was named a Best 40 Under 40 Business School Professor by Poets & Quants. \n \nDr. Ruth Best is the Assistant Dean of the School of Education at Alliant International University. She holds an Ed.D. with a concentration in Teacher Leadership from Walden University\, a Master of Science in Education (Honors) from City College of New York\, a Master of Business Administration\, Financial Management from Pace University\, and a Bachelor of Science from Concordia College. She is also a 2020 Clinical Practice Fellow (Association of Teacher Educators). Dr. Best’s career in education began as a New York City Teaching Fellow where she worked in the South Bronx as a special education teacher. She later served as a New York City Public Schools Citywide District 75 mentor and coach for beginning teachers at schools in Brooklyn and the Bronx. A passion for staff development and mentoring brought her to higher education full time in 2007 where she served as Director of Induction\, The New Teacher Residency Program (NTRP)\, Mercy University. In 2014\, Dr. Best joined Touro University’s Graduate School of Education to serve through 2023 as an Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships. \n \nDr. Jenny Tellez is a former high school administrator and now serves as the Program Director and an Assistant Professor within the Ed.D. and Administrative Services Credential programs and is the CalAPA Coordinator. Dr. Tellez teaches school administration\, doctoral studies\, and dissertation planning\, preparation\, and proposal courses. She has also served teams and organizations in various leadership capacities and enjoys mentoring students in following their own educational endeavors and passions. She works to foster an environment that values diversity\, learning\, and professionalism while maintaining a dedicated focus on organizational effectiveness and student success. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \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. \n\nAt Penguin Random House Education we believe that all children can learn to read. Access to books is the key to learning to read\, to read proficiently\, and with joy. It is our mission to foster a universal passion for reading by partnering with the greatest authors to create stories and communicate ideas that inform\, entertain\, and inspire students everywhere. \n  \nAlliant International University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership\, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20250127/
CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Culture of Belonging,Professional Development,School Culture/Climate
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Math Aversion with AI: Inclusive Strategies to Empower All Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bonnie Nieves\, Educator and Founder\, Educate On Purpose; Jeremy Vrtis\, Math Teacher and Technology Coach\, Lyons Township High School (IL); and Paul Burzynski\, Founder\, Smartschool \nSponsored by Smartschool \nThis edWebinar was rebroadcast on February 24. You can access the recording here. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn how to help students move past their aversion to math by building a growth mindset\, promoting equity\, and creating an inclusive classroom environment. Math aversion often stems from early negative experiences\, societal stereotypes\, and feelings of exclusion. This session equips you with practical strategies to create a positive\, inclusive math culture in the age of AI where all students feel capable and supported. \nThrough a dynamic discussion between two experienced educators\, viewers gain insights into proven strategies for building resilience\, fostering a sense of belonging\, and encouraging all students to engage confidently with math. The discussion includes a look at how AI can serve as a valuable tool in personalizing support\, creating a safe space for practice and enhancing accessibility in math instruction\, empowering students who may have struggled in traditional settings to thrive. \nWe explore approaches that address diverse learning needs and embrace culturally responsive practices while leveraging the growing impact of AI to ensure every student sees themselves as a mathematician. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nBonnie Nieves is an educator and consultant with a passion for blending science education\, literacy\, and artificial intelligence to enhance student engagement. She is the author of Be Awesome on Purpose and founder of Educate On Purpose Professional Learning Services. Bonnie coaches teachers in STEM education\, developing culturally responsive teaching routines and empowering them to integrate AI tools and literacy strategies. She is on a mission to ensure that every teacher knows they have the ability to provide authentic learning for every student that prepares students for a dynamic and interconnected world. \n \nJeremy Vrtis has dedicated 27 years to high school math education\, focusing on helping students who struggle with mathematics find success. For the past 20 years\, he has also served as an instructional coach\, specializing in using technology to create engaging and effective learning experiences. Jeremy holds master’s degrees in three different fields: curriculum and instruction\, school leadership\, and technology in education\, underscoring his commitment to lifelong learning and innovation. He also enjoys sharing his expertise as an adjunct professor\, teaching aspiring teachers about integrating technology in education. In his free time\, Jeremy stays active coaching his daughter’s softball team and cheering on his other daughter at various karate tournaments. \n\n \nPaul Burzynski is a co-founder of Smartschool\, an AI-powered educational platform that provides personalized math coaching. Smartschool is an AI teaching assistant for K-12 math teachers\, automatically grading students’ handwritten work and delivering instant\, personalized feedback. With seven years of experience as a math tutor\, Paul understands the impact personalized support can have on a student’s learning journey. Today\, he’s dedicated to bringing accessible and effective math support to every classroom. Prior to joining Smartschool\, Paul earned a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Cambridge and worked as an AI Research Engineer at Google. He later served as CTO for AI-focused startups\, where he led teams in building and scaling advanced AI technologies to solve real-world challenges. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nSmartschool is an AI teaching assistant for K-12 math educators\, capable of grading student work and providing instant\, personalized feedback. Our mission is to bridge learning gaps in every classroom with AI-driven tools for teachers and students.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20250123/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Culturally Responsive Teaching,Equity,Growth Mindset and Culture,Mathematics,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:Post-Secondary Options: Advising Students on College and Career Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Amy Baldwin\, Professor of Literacy and Academic Success\, University of Central Arkansas; and Dr. Ainsley Rudolfo\, Executive Director of Programs and Strategic Partnerships\, NYC Department of Education \nSponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWith rising college costs and increased demand for skilled workers\, many students and their families are questioning the value of higher education. While college remains a viable path\, students have more post-secondary options than ever before: certifications\, tech schools\, apprenticeships\, boot camps—the list goes on. \nEducators are the ideal guides for students as they consider their futures and determine which path is best suited to their goals. View this edWebinar for a discussion on how to help students navigate their post-secondary options. Viewers of this session learn: \n\nHow job market trends are affecting education and career requirements\nBenefits and challenges of different options for post-secondary education\nStrategies to help students make informed decisions about their futures\nHow to create learning pathways to post-secondary programs and careers\n\nAll educators\, administrators\, and school counselors who support college and career readiness efforts are encouraged to view this recorded edWebinar. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAmy Baldwin\, Ed.D. is a Senior Lecturer of Literacy and Academic Success at the University of Central Arkansas and an Instructor for the Outlier by Savvas College Success course. She is also an author of a trade book on learning mindsets and several textbooks on the college experience including Pearson Education’s The Community College Experience\, The First-Generation College Experience\, The College Experience\, and\, most recently\, OpenStax’s College Success. \nDr. Baldwin earned her Ed.D. in higher education administration at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where her research focused on the academic success of Black males at the community college. Her research\, writing\, and professional development workshops focus on first-year student success and first-generation college student support. In 2020\, she received an Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award from the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition. \n \nDr. Ainsley Rudolfo is a Licensed Master Social Worker and accomplished executive director specializing in educational leadership\, youth development\, and mental health program design\, development\, implementation\, and management. He is currently the Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives for Brooklyn North High Schools. Dr. Rudolfo developed and executed implementation of the only districtwide Black history curriculum in NYC public schools. He also oversaw the district initiative Re-imagining Schools with an emphasis on the role of technology to drive student engagement and student-centered learning. \nDr. Rudolfo received his Doctor of Education in education leadership and administration and policy from Fordham University and his master’s degree in social work from New York University. In addition to his program leadership\, he is on the Overcoming Obstacles Advisory Board\, Catholic Charities Junior Board\, and New York State Board of Regents – Boys of Color Blue-Ribbon Workgroup. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the College\, Career\, and Life Readiness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n \n\n \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/ccss20250123/
CATEGORIES:Career Education,College and Career Readiness
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Your Team's Potential Series: The 3 T’s for Impactful Leadership (Session 1)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Valery Dragon\, School Improvement Strategist and VP of Strategic Partnerships\, UnboundEd \nSponsored by UnboundEd \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nSession one of this two-part edWebinar series for leaders focuses on the role of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) in programming. \nLeaders are charged with “putting it all together”: how the community teams\, how time is spent\, and the selection of collective tools—the three T’s. Explore how internal coherence—aligning your team’s “how”—can drive greater results and clarity in your organization. This edWebinar series is designed to help leaders align their priorities and their most pressing challenges to a problem of coherence. Specifically\, you learn: \n\nPractical strategies to align your resources and goals\nAn actionable framework to strengthen internal coherence\nTools to empower your team for greater impact\n\nIn session one\, we cover: \n\nThe importance of internal coherence for leaders\nDefining internal coherence through HQIM\nAnalyzing the impact of HQIM on team practices\nInteractive exercise: linking HQIM to team processes and outcomes\nA preview of session two: time allocation and team structures\n\nDon’t let your team’s potential go untapped—join us in the journey toward results-driven leadership. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders. \nView session two here. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nValery Dragon\, VP of Strategic Partnerships at UnboundEd\, has worked for over a decade in the Washington\, D.C. area as an ELL specialist\, language teacher\, and instructional coach before leading a PK-8 school as a principal. Both New Leaders and RELAY trained\, she then transitioned to a national organization as a managing director of instructional support to focus on leadership actions and practices. In this role\, Valery crafted development for leaders through targeted improvement cycles anchored in operationalizing instructional improvement plans\, auditing systems\, and structures through the lens of internal coherence and equity\, as well as modeling and developing coaching practices anchored in content-specific pedagogy. It is Valery’s belief that fidelity to our mission will empower educators to own their input in school-based outcomes and allow them to intentionally launch their influence as change agents in hopes that their affirmed identities and leveraged leadership position them to build a strong coalition for change. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership Practices for Innovative Leaders community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nUnboundEd empowers educators to meet the needs of every single student through evidence-informed\, engaging\, affirming\, and meaningful grade-level instruction.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20250123/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration
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SUMMARY:How Math is Taught vs. How Math is Learned: Building the Bridge with GLEAM
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Brian Dean\, Director\, Program Design\, UnboundEd; Rolanda Baldwin\, Vice President\, Program Design\, UnboundEd; and Nina Dixon-Mauricia\, Senior Director\, Digital Implementation\, CORE Learning\nModerated by Kristie Shelley\, Chief Product Officer\, CORE Learning \nSponsored by CORE Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nMath often feels like a subject students “get” in the moment but struggle to hold onto over time. The challenge isn’t their ability—it’s how we approach teaching math in a way that aligns with how the brain works. This session equips you with practical\, evidence-based instructional practices to help students truly retain and apply what they learn. \nIn this edWebinar\, the presenters cover: \n\nHow to design lessons that work with the brain’s natural networks for processing math\, making learning stick\nEasy-to-use instructional practices that create low-stakes\, high-impact opportunities for students to share their thinking and deepen understanding\nWays to connect new ideas to what students already know\, building confidence and lasting knowledge\n\nIf you want to create math lessons that students will remember and use\, this session is for you. You leave with actionable ideas you can implement right away to make every lesson count. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Math for Every Learner Week. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nBrian Dean leads the design and implementation of the Math Pathway programs at UnboundEd. Before UnboundEd\, Brian worked to bring access to excellent math instruction in many school systems nationwide as an associate director of instructional support and as a math lead for Instruction Partners. Brian led the teaching and learning of mathematics for over 30 schools as a senior instructional specialist for Pasco County Schools\, and he helped facilitate the turnaround of a high school in the district from an “F” to an “A” as an instructional coach. He has taught at the middle and high school levels. \nBrian earned his master’s degree in secondary mathematics education from Miami University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The Ohio State University. When Brian is not supporting math programs at UnboundEd\, he likes to spend his free time doing activities with his wife and two kids. He is also an avid Peloton rider and rower and hopes to see you on the leaderboard soon! \n \nRolanda Baldwin has worked in mathematics education for nearly two decades as a middle and high school math teacher\, a math instructional coach\, and a Math Curriculum Coordinator at Guilford County Schools in North Carolina. She began her career at UnboundEd as a Math Specialist before transitioning to the Math Director role. As Vice President\, Program Design\, Rolanda coordinates development across all UnboundEd math programs. Rolanda also contributes to organizational strategy\, cross-functional workstreams\, and external partnerships. She is passionate about everyone being a “math person” and is committed to influencing the systems and structures to support educators in providing grade-level\, engaging\, affirming\, and meaningful math instruction. \n\n \nNina Dixon-Mauricia is the Senior Director of Digital Implementation at CORE\, where she oversees the implementation of professional learning programs that translate research into actionable practices for educators. With over 25 years of experience\, including 15 years of classroom teaching in predominantly Title I schools\, she has built a reputation for guiding schools and educators toward impactful and sustainable improvements. \nBefore joining CORE\, Nina served as a principal and vice principal in the San Diego Unified School District\, where she led transformative initiatives such as overseeing a $10M federal STEAM grant and managing large-scale school modernization projects. Her leadership demonstrates a steadfast commitment to equipping educators with the tools and support they need to drive meaningful and lasting change. In addition to her work at CORE\, Nina co-founded The Principals Trust\, a podcast and leadership initiative amplifying the voices and experiences of women in education. All of her work centers on empowering educators to build stronger classrooms\, schools\, and communities. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAs Chief Product Officer\, Kristie Shelley leads\, develops\, and implements the strategic vision for CORE’s digital products\, leveraging over two decades of experience in the publishing and edtech sectors. Her expertise centers on seamlessly integrating cutting-edge tools and technology into product development and practical application\, ensuring CORE remains at the innovation forefront. Previously\, Kristie developed products for Multilingual Learners at Lexia and Lingual Learning\, a company she co-founded and later sold to Rosetta Stone. She also held multiple roles at MHE before this entrepreneurial venture. \nKristie’s educational journey began as a third-grade teacher in California\, providing her with invaluable firsthand experience and a profound appreciation for transformative learning. Her deep passion for empowering learners and educators motivates her to continuously push boundaries and innovate. She holds a B.A. in education from San Diego State University and a Master of Education in curriculum and instructional design from the University of Phoenix. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Math Proficiency community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \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. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Mathematics,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Think Critically\, Write Clearly: Tools for Deepening Student Thought
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Seema Tejura\, Founder and Managing Director\, The Literacy Architects; Caitlin Deckard\, Science of Reading Specialist\, The Literacy Architects; and Nicole Nelson\, National Curriculum Consultant\, Learning A-Z \nSponsored by Learning A-Z \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nCritical thinking is essential for students to become confident writers and for their overall success inside and outside the classroom. But how is critical thinking explicitly taught? In this edWebinar\, Seema Tejura and Caitlin Deckard\, education experts from The Literacy Architects\, break down the components of critical thinking and explore the prerequisite skills students need to bring this approach to their writing. They dive into the writing process and its role in supporting metacognition and managing cognitive load\, which are crucial for fostering deep thinking. \nAt the end of the edWebinar\, Learning A-Z team members demonstrate how Writing A-Z can support integrating writing and critical thinking in daily instruction. Educators leave with the ideas and inspiration to empower students not only to become stronger writers but also to be able to think more critically and analytically across all disciplines. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-5 teachers\, school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSeema Tejura has over 18 years of experience leading students\, teachers\, and leaders towards literacy success. She has served as chief academic officer\, reading director\, literacy coach\, and reading specialist for urban school districts in Dallas\, Pittsburgh\, and Washington\, D.C. She founded The Literacy Architects in 2018 to bring knowledge about evidence-based reading instruction to educators across the country. Seema holds master’s degrees in the reading specialist and education leadership fields and is also a certified reading specialist\, Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner\, and Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP). The Literacy Architects offers virtual communities of practice to support teachers\, leaders\, and higher education professors in implementing structured literacy routines\, and has delivered PD to organizations such as the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)\, District of Columbia Public Schools\, and the Texas Public Charter School Association. \n \nCaitlin Deckard is a Science of Reading Specialist at The Literacy Architects and a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and Vanderbilt University. She has held various positions in rural and urban school districts\, including elementary classroom teacher\, literacy interventionist\, gifted and talented teacher\, RTI coordinator\, strategic planning board member\, and Title Services program coordinator. Caitlin prioritizes evidence-based best practices within the MTSS framework\, while making research both accessible and approachable to educators. Her belief that literacy is a civil right and a prerequisite for survival and success within our society influences her work designing professional development and social media content for The Literacy Architects. \n \nNicole Nelson served 15 years as an elementary teacher and literacy coach in her local school district and was named TN PreK-4 Teacher of the Year for 2008. Nicole has also served as an Account Executive with Pearson\, Renaissance\, and Learning A-Z. While at Pearson\, she also served as a Literacy Solutions Specialist and Curriculum Specialist. Nicole is currently a National Curriculum Consultant with Learning A-Z\, where she supports districts across the nation in achieving their literacy goals. Nicole has shared her expertise through national\, regional\, and state conferences over the last 27 years. \nJoin the Literacy and Critical Thinking community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nLearning A-Z delivers Science of Reading-aligned preK-6 classroom essentials that inspire curiosity\, ensure comprehension\, and instill the joy of learning in elementary students. From reading and writing to vocabulary and science\, our award-winning digital solutions\, including Foundations A-Z\, Raz-Plus\, and Writing A-Z\, are used by over 12 million students across 170+ countries. \nOur flexible\, research-based supplemental solutions complement any elementary R/ELA curriculum\, empowering teachers to tailor instruction and engaging students with effective practice opportunities in their dedicated Student Portal. With ready-made lesson plans and vast digital libraries covering diverse genres and topics\, our solutions cater to individual needs and interests\, building background knowledge and strengthening foundational literacy skills. Complement your core curriculum with more of the resources that teachers need and students love.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacy20250122/
CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy
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SUMMARY:Improving Outcomes for Students of Non-English-Speaking Families
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kate Pechacek\, K12 Strategic Advisor\, OpendoorsEd; Dr. Pamela Shay\, Director of Federal Programs\, Springfield City School District (OH); and Jason Velasco\, Vice President\, Business Development\, TranslateLive \nSponsored by TranslateLive \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features.  \nThe impact of a family-school “wraparound” partnership\, in the form of improved student outcomes\, is undeniable. There is research showing a positive causal impact on attendance\, academics\, and well-being. But\, what happens when there are barriers that stand in the way of a trusted partnership? \nStudents of non-English-speaking families are often precluded from this team approach to their success due to communication barriers between schools and their families. Schools have made great strides in eliminating language barriers\, but there are often gaps in the needed supports. View this edWebinar to learn how some districts are providing a full spectrum of supports to allow for the family-school relationship to develop in a way that unlocks outcome gains for students of non-English-speaking families. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKate Pechacek currently serves as K12 Strategic Advisor to systems-improving edtech organizations and school districts\, including TranslateLive\, and is the founder and CEO of OpendoorsEd. Prior to founding OpendoorsEd\, Kate served in several leadership roles in education technology over the last nine years. She began her nearly 30-year career in education as a secondary math teacher. In addition to 15 years as a teacher\, Kate has served in districts nationwide\, holding multiple site and district leadership roles in curriculum\, instruction\, assessment\, and MTSS. She is passionate about ensuring equity\, disrupting predictability\, and narrowing opportunity gaps. \n \nDr. Pam Shay currently serves as the Director of Federal Programs and special populations at Springfield City School District in Springfield\, Ohio. Dr. Shay began her 40+ year career in higher education as a college professor\, moving into administration\, working with special populations\, and developing community partnerships to serve those in need. She transitioned to public education to serve as a trouble shooter and to develop new systems and tools to better serve a growing immigrant and homeless population.  \n \nJason Velasco is the Vice President of Channel and Strategic Partnerships at TranslateLive. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced in K-12 education\, Jason has worked alongside thousands of schools to implement innovative solutions that break down language barriers and improve engagement with students\, families\, and communities. TranslateLive has seen incredible impact through school district partnerships and a focus on solving real communication challenges in schools. Known for strengths in strategy and problem solving\, Jason is passionate about empowering educators with tools that ensure every voice is heard and understood. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \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. \n\nWith a mission to broaden the spectrum of accessible communication\, TranslateLive has built solutions that allow for real-time conversations regardless of language or communication differences. The organization started in 2018 when CEO and Founder Peter Hayes brought his knowledge and experience forward to create the Instant Language Assistant (ILA) as an application to provide communication for Deaf\, Hard of Hearing\, and DeafBlind individuals when interacting with a government agency or business. In working with the U.S. Federal Government\, Peter was asked to develop a purpose-driven device that is always ready\, easy to use\, and accessible to individuals with communication challenges. Upon adding languages and dialects to this offering\, the ILA Pro was born. Since its inception in 2018\, TranslateLive and the ILA have broken down language barriers on all levels of government\, and through partnerships with over 3\,000 schools\, healthcare facilities\, hospitality chains\, non-profit organizations\, and the transportation industry.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20250122/
CATEGORIES:ALAS,Culture of Belonging,Family and Community Engagement,School Culture/Climate
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SUMMARY:Strong Tier 2-3 Family Engagement to Ensure Student Outcomes: 5 Spring Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kate Pechacek\, K12 Strategic Advisor\, TalkingPoints; and Kristie Werner\, Senior Product Marketing Manager\, TalkingPoints \nSponsored by TalkingPoints \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis is the third in a three-part series about a groundbreaking approach that deploys family engagement as an effective intervention itself within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports rather than treating family engagement as a pillar within the framework. Family engagement is twice as likely to predict student success as a family’s socioeconomic status (Mapp & Henderson\, 2002). \nDistrict leaders learn how to unlock significant student outcome gains by building on solid Tier 1 family engagement practices related to key outcome areas including attendance\, academics\, and well-being. While districts have systems in place to identify struggling students and apply targeted interventions\, a common challenge remains: accurately diagnosing the root causes behind different student outcomes. Typically\, student support teams meet to address these challenges\, but one essential voice is often missing—the family. Families are a student’s first teacher and their most significant advocate. Bringing the “student expert” into the conversation can be a game changer\, ensuring that interventions are aligned with the real\, underlying causes of student struggles. \nView this edWebinar to learn how to leverage family engagement as a powerful support tool in Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions\, and how insights from higher tiers of support can inform improvements at Tier 1. This recorded edWebinar is designed for K-12 district leaders. \nView part one: Family Engagement Unlocks the Power of Your MTSS Framework: 5 Fall Strategies\nView part two: Strong Tier I Family Engagement to Ensure Student Outcomes: 5 Winter Strategies \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKate Pechacek currently serves as K12 Strategic Advisor to systems-improving edtech organizations and school districts\, including TalkingPoints\, and is the founder and CEO of OpendoorsEd. Prior to founding OpendoorsEd\, Kate served as Head of Impact at TalkingPoints\, one of several roles she has held in education technology over the last nine years. She began her nearly 30-year career in education as a secondary math teacher. In addition to 15 years as a teacher\, Kate has served in districts nationwide\, holding multiple site and district leadership roles in curriculum\, instruction\, assessment\, and MTSS. She is passionate about ensuring equity\, disrupting predictability\, and narrowing opportunity gaps. \n\n \nAs the senior product marketing manager at TalkingPoints\, Kristie Werner helps educators better understand and recognize the value and benefits of the TalkingPoints products. In addition\, she helps bring the voice of customers and their needs to the TalkingPoints team. Kristie brings a diverse background to TalkingPoints\, including many years of marketing\, customer support\, and program management experience. She has been working in EdTech since 2015\, with not-for-profit organizations that are highly mission-driven. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Community & Family Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nTalkingPoints is an edtech nonprofit dedicated to driving student success by unlocking the power of effective family-school partnerships. TalkingPoints’ Universal Family Engagement platform offers capacity-building guidance\, built-in time-saving tools\, and universally accessible two-way communication in over 150 languages. This unique approach eliminates barriers such as language\, time constraints\, mindsets\, and capacity issues\, fostering strong family engagement. To learn more\, please visit www.talkingpts.org.
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CATEGORIES:Family and Community Engagement,MTSS,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:Connecting Math & Literacy: Get Students Reading\, Writing\, & Speaking in Math Class
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Alex Kajitani\, National Teacher of the Year Finalist and Best-Selling Author; and Nina Dixon-Mauricia\, Senior Director\, Digital Implementation\, CORE Learning\nModerated by Kristie Shelley\, Chief Product Officer\, CORE Learning \nSponsored by CORE Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nSpeaking\, reading\, and writing have become essential in math class. For Multilingual Learners\, these skills help build understanding and keep them engaged with complex concepts. Join Alex Kajitani and Nina Dixon-Mauricia for a hands-on session focused on practical instructional practices that support students in thinking\, talking\, and writing their way to math success. Together\, we explore: \n\nMaking math relevant and personal: Inspire students to discuss math in ways that connect to their lives and communities\nBuilding confident communicators: Help students use writing and discussion to explain\, argue\, and justify their mathematical thinking\nApproaching word problems with confidence: Teach perseverance and problem solving in ways that feel approachable and rewarding\nCreating joy in the math classroom: Simple\, engaging activities to make math exciting and strengthen teacher-student connections\n\nThis session provides you with tools you can use right away to make math meaningful for all learners. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Math for Every Learner Week. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAlex Kajitani is the 2009 California Teacher of the Year and a top-four Finalist for National Teacher of the Year. He is the author of several books\, including Owning It\, which was named Recommended Reading by the U.S. Department of Education. He also has a new book out for new teachers\, titled You’re a Teacher Now! What’s Next? and it’s getting rave reviews. Alex is known around the world as “The Rappin’ Mathematician\,” has a popular TED Talk\, and was honored at The White House. He was also featured on The CBS Evening News\, where Katie Couric exclaimed\, “I LOVE that guy!” (and you will too!). For more info\, visit AlexKajitani.com. \n\n \nNina Dixon-Mauricia is the Senior Director of Digital Implementation at CORE\, where she oversees the implementation of professional learning programs that translate research into actionable practices for educators. With over 25 years of experience\, including 15 years of classroom teaching in predominantly Title I schools\, she has built a reputation for guiding schools and educators toward impactful and sustainable improvements. \nBefore joining CORE\, Nina served as a principal and vice principal in the San Diego Unified School District\, where she led transformative initiatives such as overseeing a $10M federal STEAM grant and managing large-scale school modernization projects. Her leadership demonstrates a steadfast commitment to equipping educators with the tools and support they need to drive meaningful and lasting change. In addition to her work at CORE\, Nina co-founded The Principals Trust\, a podcast and leadership initiative amplifying the voices and experiences of women in education. All of her work centers on empowering educators to build stronger classrooms\, schools\, and communities. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAs Chief Product Officer\, Kristie Shelley leads\, develops\, and implements the strategic vision for CORE’s digital products\, leveraging over two decades of experience in the publishing and edtech sectors. Her expertise centers on seamlessly integrating cutting-edge tools and technology into product development and practical application\, ensuring CORE remains at the innovation forefront. Previously\, Kristie developed products for Multilingual Learners at Lexia and Lingual Learning\, a company she co-founded and later sold to Rosetta Stone. She also held multiple roles at MHE before this entrepreneurial venture. \nKristie’s educational journey began as a third-grade teacher in California\, providing her with invaluable firsthand experience and a profound appreciation for transformative learning. Her deep passion for empowering learners and educators motivates her to continuously push boundaries and innovate. She holds a B.A. in education from San Diego State University and a Master of Education in curriculum and instructional design from the University of Phoenix. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Math Proficiency community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \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. \n\n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mathskills20250122/
CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,Literacy,Mathematics,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Student Potential: Empowering Independence in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jose Gonzalez\, 21st Century Learning Specialist\, Compton Unified School District (CA); and Meghan Polowin\, Grade 8 Science and Technology Teacher\, Fisher Park/Summit Alternative P.S.\, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB)\nModerated by Karissa Bowen\, Senior Project Manager\, Ciena Solutions Challenge\, Digital Promise Global \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nDiscover the key skills educators need to cultivate autonomous learners in this engaging edWebinar. Global educators from the Ciena Solutions Challenge share their experiences and offer practical examples of guiding students to becoming autonomous learners through real-world experiences. \nLearn effective strategies and techniques to empower students to take charge of their learning journey\, fostering a classroom environment that supports growth and self-reliance. This recorded edWebinar is perfect for middle and high school teachers looking to enhance their ability to nurture independent learners. \n \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nJose Gonzalez has been an educator for 23 years and is currently the 21st Century Learning Specialist at Davis Middle School\, Compton Unified School District\, in Compton\, California. Jose’s passion is for project-based learning and giving students the opportunity to have a voice and choice in the learning process. His goal is to create a student-centered classroom where students are addressing real-world issues such as climate change and sustainability that affect their communities. Jose has presented at national events such as the ISTELive Conference 2024 and the Verizon VILS Virtual Conference. He has also represented the United States at the Teacher Tech Summit 2023 and as a member of the Ed Tech Panel at the World Bank Listens\, Teacher Tech 2023. His school has been selected for the top 10 shortlisted school for the World’s Best School contest that was sponsored by T4 Education. \n \nMeghan Polowin is a passionate middle school science educator based in Ottawa. With a diverse teaching background spanning multiple elementary curriculum areas\, her core expertise lies in science\, math\, coding\, and STEAM. A lifelong learner\, Meghan thrives on collaboration with fellow educators and industry professionals to enhance her practice. \nMeghan is a globally conscientious educator with a keen interest in developing global citizens in her classes. Committed to fostering a sustainable future\, Meghan infuses her classroom with authentic\, experiential learning opportunities. By engaging students in collaborative projects\, critical thinking is nurtured as they explore real-world challenges. From social entrepreneurship initiatives and large-scale cross-curricular projects\, Meghan creates a dynamic learning environment where students thrive. A champion of equity and global citizenship\, Meghan empowers her students to explore STEM through a critical lens. Meghan’s infectious enthusiasm for STEM is evident in her engaging lessons and collaborative spirit. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nKarissa Bowen is a Senior Project Manager for Global Youth Voice on the Learning Experience Design team at Digital Promise. Karissa manages the programmatic and operations for the Ciena Solutions Challenge at Digital Promise. In her past experiences\, Karissa has been a Teach For America corps member teaching second grade in Mississippi\, served as a Servant Leader Intern and Site Coordinator at the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom Schools program\, and finally transitioned as a Program Manager in the adult learning and development field at Communities In Schools National Office. Karissa holds a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Winston-Salem State University and a Master of Education degree specializing in training and development from North Carolina State University. \n\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Personalize Learning for Learner Variability community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n\nDigital Promise is a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner. We work with educators\, researchers\, technology leaders\, and communities to design\, investigate\, and scale innovations that support learners\, especially those who’ve been historically and systematically excluded. Our vision is that every person engages in powerful learning experiences that lead to a life of well-being\, fulfillment\, and economic mobility. For more information\, visit the Digital Promise website and follow Digital Promise for updates.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/personalizedlearning20250121/
CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Growth Mindset and Culture,Personalized Learning,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:The Science of Reading in Action: Misunderstandings of the Science of Reading
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Sharon Vaughn\, Professor and Executive Director\, Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk\, University of Texas at Austin \nSponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe Science of Reading movement has produced several benefits for both educators and students—and yet it has also come with many misconceptions. These misconceptions about the Science of Reading can be quite problematic and even offset many of the benefits gained from Science of Reading-aligned practices. \nIn this edWebinar\, award-winning researcher\, professor\, and author Dr. Sharon Vaughn explores and debunks several of the most common misconceptions around the Science of Reading. This session examines essential questions such as: \n\nIs learning to read a natural process?\nShould most of reading instruction focus on phonics?\nShould pictures and cueing systems never be used in reading instruction?\nAre decodable texts necessary? What about “leveled” readers?\nIs Science of Reading-aligned instruction appropriate for English learners?\n\nDr. Vaughn also discusses the implications for practice and provides practical strategies for improving classroom instruction to strengthen literacy growth for all learners. \nAll educators with an interest in literacy—especially K-8 classroom teachers\, reading coaches\, literacy leaders\, instructional leaders\, special educators\, and curriculum directors—are encouraged to view this recorded edWebinar. \nThis edWebinar is part of the Science of Reading in Action: What’s New and What’s Next series. To explore other sessions in this series\, click here. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter \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 (such as the Journal of Educational Psychology\, Elementary School Journal\, and Reading Research Quarterly)\, and published more than 50 intervention studies. Dr. Vaughn has received numerous awards\, including the CEC research award\, the SIG American Education Research Association Distinguished Researcher Award\, and IRA and School Psychology awards for best published article. She was also the first woman to receive the Research Excellence Award at the University of Texas. She serves as an adviser to numerous state departments of education. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\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/literacyhero20250121/
CATEGORIES:Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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