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SUMMARY:AI Unleashed: Vetting the Tools
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Steve Garton\, Senior Manager\, Common Sense Privacy Program; and Bianca DeJesus\, Editor\, Learning Content\, Common Sense Education\nModerated by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr. Regional Manager\, Midwest\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin Common Sense’s Steve Garton\, Senior Manager of their Privacy Program\, and Bianca DeJesus\, Editor of Learning Content\, as they share what you need to look for when vetting AI tools for classroom use. Tune in to learn about how we determine whether tools are ethical\, safe\, and appropriate. The experts share Common Sense’s top picks or top recommended great tools that integrate AI thoughtfully. \nIn this edWebinar\, the presenters: \n\nAddress educators’ concerns related to the use of AI tools in education by sharing resources to address AI literacy and evaluate the efficacy of AI tools\nGuide educators in vetting AI tools for educational use\nIntroduce AI literacy lessons (created by Common Sense) designed to enhance an understanding of digital citizenship in the area of AI\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSteve Garton is a Senior Manager for the Common Sense Privacy Program and is an expert in meaningful technology integration\, particularly in large-scale initiatives. He supports many privacy initiatives in districts across the country and he supports districts with professional development planning\, program monitoring\, student assessment\, privacy issues\, and communication across stakeholder groups. Steve has been a classroom teacher and tech coordinator at the local\, county\, and state levels. \n \nBianca DeJesus is Editor of Learning Content at Common Sense Education where she assigns\, edits\, and publishes reviews. Prior to this role\, she worked as a learning engagement manager and developed and implemented community support content and learning resources for over 50\,000 global volunteers. She also worked as an adjunct professor of English and taught English as a second language. Bianca earned her bachelor’s degree in English and graduated with her master’s in language and literacy. She is originally from the Bronx\, New York\, and loves to paint and try new vegan restaurants. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAs Sr. Regional Manager\, Jennifer Ehehalt designs and delivers high-quality professional development opportunities for educators across the country. She spotlights thought leaders by creating and moderating conversations on timely topics relevant to digital teaching and learning. When attending Jennifer’s edWeb sessions\, participants know they’ll leave with concrete strategies from the field\, including how to build a positive school culture\, how to use straightforward templates to guide challenging conversations\, and family engagement implementation ideas. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20240118/
CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Artificial Intelligence,Digital Citizenship,Digital Literacy,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Navigating Student Mental Health Needs in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Hanni Flaherty\, Ph.D.\, LCSW\, Assistant Professor and Chair of Advanced Clinical Practice\, Wurzweiler School of Social Work\, Yeshiva University \nSponsored by Wurzweiler School of Social Work\, Yeshiva University \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nOne of the most pressing issues educators face today is the mental health of their students. In this edWebinar\, Dr. Hanni Flaherty\, Assistant Professor and Chair of Advanced Clinical Practice at Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University\, provide helpful tips for identifying and assisting students who struggle due to emotional and environmental factors that go beyond classroom studies. \nThe session provides a social worker lens that is complementary to teacher education. Viewers receive an application fee waiver if they wish to pursue a Master of Social Work degree with the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. This offer is good until May 31\, 2024. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of all grade levels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nHanni Flaherty\, Ph.D.\, LCSW is an Assistant Professor and Chair of Advanced Clinical Practice in the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University. She has completed her Ph.D. and MSW at New York University Silver School of Social Work. Prior to returning to NYU for her Ph.D.\, Dr. Flaherty practiced clinical social work for over 15 years specializing in adolescent high-risk behaviors. Dr. Flaherty’s research interests are in the areas of clinical social work practice with a focus on innovation implementation and social work education with a focus on the transition to online education. Her research agenda focuses on examining factors that may facilitate the adoption and implementation of evidence-based practices for mental health clinics serving high-risk youths. Dr. Flaherty’s academic training\, research\, and years of clinical social work experience have uniquely positioned her to be an effective teacher of social work education and a researcher informed by her rich clinical experience. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Mental Health and Wellness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nWurzweiler School of Social Work has been a leader in social work education for over 60 years. With a focus on cultural responsiveness\, social justice\, and human transformation\, our community of students\, faculty\, administrators\, and alumni all work to create positive change in the world. Wurzweiler is committed to connecting passion to purpose by training social workers who can navigate modern obstacles and complex systems with the ultimate goal of helping communities heal.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mentalhealth20240116/
CATEGORIES:Counseling,Health and Wellness,Mental Health and Wellness,Social-Emotional Learning
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SUMMARY:Empowering Language Learners: Strategies for Success in Self-Paced ESL Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michelle Spain\, ESL Teacher\, Worcester Public Schools (MA); Alicia Serafin\, EL Teacher\, Everett Public Schools (MA); Lydia Crush\, ESL Teacher\, Modern Classrooms Mentor\, The Modern Classrooms Project; and Toni Rose Deanon\, Community Engagement Manager\, The Modern Classrooms Project \nSponsored by The Modern Classrooms Project \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar brings together seasoned educators and language specialists to explore transformative strategies for self-paced ESL classrooms. Viewers discover personalized learning approaches\, digital tools to leverage\, and motivational techniques to inspire learner autonomy. \nThe presenters dive into discussions on building supportive online communities and innovative assessment methods. Educators and enthusiasts passionate about enhancing the ESL learning journey will gain valuable insights. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the presenters and learn how to empower language learners in self-paced ESL classrooms. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders of all grade levels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMichelle Spain is a language acquisition teacher in Worcester Public Schools\, the second-largest district in Massachusetts. Michelle is a former marketing professional who has currently clocked over ten years of classroom experience. She is dual certified in math and ESL and currently teaches in a language development classroom serving students in grades 9-12 at EPL 2 and 3. She was a key member on her district’s curriculum writing team for English language development and was the primary author of most of the district’s common assessments for MLs. She most recently presented the curriculum project with her team at the MATSOL 2023 Conference. Her current focus is bringing joy and justice to the multilingual classroom and edtech for the betterment of multilingual education. \n \nAlicia Serafin currently teaches English as a second language in the Everett Public Schools in Massachusetts. She previously taught English as a second language in Wilmington\, Melrose\, and Salem Public Schools. As a Sontag Prize in Urban Education Winner\, Alicia has also had the opportunity to teach in the Lawrence Public Schools and a Salem Charter School in Massachusetts. She later became a Department of Elementary and Secondary Education-approved Professional Development Provider providing 15 PDPs in ESL and other courses. \nShe is proud of her role not only as a Modern Classrooms Project Mentor but also in the Massachusetts’ CUrriculum RAtings by TEachers (CURATE) initiative\, having served as both a middle school facilitator and an elementary panelist since its inception. Prior to her roles as a Teach Plus National Policy Advisory Board Member and National Senior Research Fellow in the Equity Leadership Institute working group\, Alicia was a Teach Plus Policy Fellow and Core Collaborative Professional Development Provider in the 5 District Partnership. Alicia graduated from Cornell University with a BA in French and received her MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management and Master of Arts in teaching English as a second language from Salem State University. \n \n \nLydia Crush is an ESL teacher and Modern Classrooms Mentor\, living in central Virginia. They are passionate about reducing the barriers to learning that learners face due to language\, disability\, neurotype\, financial resources\, or race. They have been teaching high school social studies and supporting multilingual learners since 2018. They currently implement the Modern Classrooms model in their world geography class. They also co-teach geometry. They enjoy collaborating with educators to brainstorm and problem solve. They’re excited to join this discussion! \n \nToni Rose Deanon (they/them) is the Community Engagement Manager for The Modern Classrooms Project. They are a former English and ESL educator with 10 years of experience teaching in Atlanta\, Baltimore City\, and DC. They were also an instructional coach in Redmond and currently facilitate professional development for educators all over the world. They will forever identify as an educator and a lifetime learner. Toni Rose strives to be the educator that they never had growing up\, so they focus on anti-bias\, anti-racist work and want to create a brave space for everyone around them. As a queer Filipino\, they understand just how important it is to be represented\, be valued\, and belong. They especially love being a thought partner for and celebrating educators. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Helping ELL\, ESL\, and Bilingual Students Succeed community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\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/ell20240111/
CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,Differentiated Instruction,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Personalized Learning,Student Agency and Voice
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SUMMARY:5 Essentials for Inspiring Young Learners with the Science of Reading
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jackie Mader\, Senior Early Childhood Reporter\, The Hechinger Report; Dr. Nicol Russell\, Vice President of Implementation Research\, Teaching Strategies; and Ryan Lee-James\, PhD\, CCC-SLP\, Chief Academic Officer\, Atlanta Speech School (GA)\, and Director\, Rollins Center \nSponsored by Teaching Strategies\, LLC \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn this edWebinar\, discover how the Science of Reading can shape best practices and policies in your early childhood program so that children develop a deep reading brain and are primed for success in elementary school. \nExperts and authors at Teaching Strategies\, a company focused solely on early learning for more than 45 years\, are joined by Hechinger Report and Atlanta Speech Schools to review what the Science of Reading is and what it is not\, discuss practical\, easy-to-implement\, research-based guidance for effectively and intentionally supporting young children’s language development and literacy learning\, to best prepare them for success in kindergarten and beyond. Presenters share five essentials for Science of Reading success for early learners\, including: \n\nPromoting functional literacy through studies\nPlaying with pre-reading skills\nTeaching intentional literacy experiences\nOffering meaningful book discussions\nInspiring families with modeled literacy moments\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-3 teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJackie Mader is a senior reporter for The Hechinger Report where she has reported on early childhood education since 2016 and writes a bi-weekly newsletter covering the early years. Her work has appeared in The New York Times\, The Atlantic\, The New Republic\, and USA Today\, and has been recognized with awards from The New York Press Club\, The Newswomen’s Club of New York\, and the Education Writers Association\, among others. Prior to covering early childhood\, she reported on K-12 education for The Hechinger Report\, led The Report’s coverage of education in Mississippi and wrote Education Week’s rural education blog. In 2021\, Jackie was an early childhood reporting fellow with The Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma. She is currently completing a Spencer Fellowship at the Columbia Journalism School\, where she is reporting on child care quality and policy. Prior to becoming a journalist\, Jackie taught middle school special education in North Carolina and trained new teachers in the Mississippi Delta. \n \nDr. Nicol Russell currently serves as Vice President of Implementation Research for Teaching Strategies\, LLC. She has been an ECE teacher\, a school administrator\, a Head Start State Collaboration Director\, and a State-level administrator for the Arizona Department of Education. She is a member of the ReadOn Arizona State Advisory Board and is a former board member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Her research interests include studying the implementation practices of early learning programs and considering ways to create more equitable opportunities for BIPOC children and educators. Dr. Russell holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in early childhood and early childhood special education and a Doctor of Education degree in educational leadership. \n \nDr. Ryan Lee-James is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist\, researcher\, and published author with expertise in language development\, language disorders\, and literacy in the context of linguistic differences and socioeconomic disadvantage. \nIn her current role as the Chief Academic Officer and Director of the Rollins Center for Language and Literacy at the Atlanta Speech School\, she is responsible for developing\, curating\, and honing academic programming for the Speech School’s programs and Clinic that serve children who are deaf or hard of hearing\, have speech and language delays\, or are dyslexic. Through the Rollins Center and its free\, equity-based\, online Cox Campus\, Dr. Lee-James is also responsible for overseeing and designing the implementation and evaluation of large-scale\, community-based projects aimed at radical change in language and literacy outcomes for children from birth through 3rd grade who have been disenfranchised by inequitable systems. \nBefore joining the team at the Atlanta Speech School\, she had the privilege of training and mentoring graduate-level speech-language pathologists as a member of the Communication Sciences and Disorders faculty at Adelphi University in New York. Dr. Lee-James is honored to serve as the incoming Vice President for Speech-Language Pathology Practice for the American Speech Language Hearing Association and to serve on numerous national and local boards to realize Literacy and Justice for All. \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\nTeaching Strategies helps early childhood educators provide the foundation for success for every child by connecting teachers\, children\, and families to intentional teaching and learning experiences\, insightful data\, and stronger partnerships through the leading early learning platform and award-winning curriculum solutions.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20240110/
CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Strategies to Support Your EL Learners and Embed Literacy Scaffolds
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Marisa Russo\, M.Ed.\, Senior Multilingual Curriculum Specialist\, McGraw Hill \nSponsored by McGraw Hill \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEnglish learners (ELs) are the fastest-growing student population in our country\, and these students deserve to be supported throughout their learning process—especially when it comes to reading and writing. In this research-fueled edWebinar\, learn how leveraging targeted and embedded scaffolds as part of a differentiated instruction approach can dramatically accelerate language and literacy gains for ELs at every stage of English acquisition. This session covers how you can: \n\nImplement critical scaffolds for ensuring mastery of foundational literacy skills such as phonics and fluency\nLead proven strategies for supporting vocabulary development across the content areas\nUse consistent language and frequent visual aids to support comprehension skills\nEnsure ongoing opportunities for listening and speaking to help students express their ideas and opinions\n\nWith the right support and opportunities for engagement\, English learners can become successful\, lifelong readers and writers. Together\, we can help EL students—from beginner to advanced—overcome barriers and raise the educational attainment\, career prospects\, and prosperity of future generations. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMarisa Russo\, Senior Multilingual Curriculum Specialist for McGraw Hill\, has been working as an SRA National Bilingual Literacy Specialist and EL Development Specialist for 24 years. She has worked all over the world and trained educators in all 50 states. Before becoming a literacy specialist\, she worked in Los Angeles as an elementary school educator and literacy coach. Most of the students Marisa taught were limited English proficient and students at risk. Therefore\, she received her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction and her TESOL certification to help support fragile learners. She has been a keynote speaker at CRA in CA and at the Region 7 EL Conference in TX. In addition\, she has been a speaker at NCEA\, NABE\, ILA\, ESEA (National Title 1 Conference)\, Asia IRA\, and National Charter School conferences. Lastly\, to support the Science of Reading\, she developed Monday Mornings with Marisa (a YouTube PD series for K-3 educators). \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Differentiating Instruction with Educational Technology 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\nOur vision is to unlock the potential of each learner at every stage of life. At McGraw Hill\, we believe that your diverse experiences enrich the way you learn\, teach\, and grow. We know that no two journeys are the same\, and support your path wherever it may take you – helping you achieve success on your own terms.
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CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,Differentiated Instruction,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Elevating Summer Learning: Math and Reading Strategies That Produce Double-Digit Gains
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jack Smith\, Former Superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools (MD); Dr. Barbara Jenkins\, Former Superintendent of Orange County Public Schools (FL)\, Past President of the Florida Association of District School Superintendents; Jackie Taslim\, Co-President\, Lavinia Group; and Julia Pockros\, Director of Programming and Partnerships\, Lavinia Group \nSponsored by Lavinia Group \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nResearch has shown that a high-quality summer learning program offers a vital opportunity to bridge learning gaps in math and reading. Yet many schools start planning from scratch each year. Traditionally seen as remedial\, summer programs have also become a cornerstone for tackling opportunity gaps and empowering students from underserved backgrounds to excel academically. \nWhile some educators remain skeptical that a four- or five-week summer learning program can produce transformative results\, year-over-year data tracked by Lavinia Group from the past three years has proven that when you expect more of your summer learning experience\, students achieve more. Join this edLeader Panel to learn how you can build a five-week summer learning program capable of producing double-digit gains in math and reading. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to school and district leaders of the elementary through middle school grades. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nA dedicated\, lifelong educator for over 40 years\, Dr. Jack Smith has been a teacher\, principal\, curriculum director\, and superintendent of schools. Dr. Smith led as an administrator in Richland\, Washington\, before becoming an international school principal in Tokyo for six years. Returning to the U.S. in 1998\, he contributed significantly to Calvert County Public Schools\, progressing from principal to superintendent for seven years\, earning Maryland Superintendent of the Year in 2013. \nAs Maryland’s Chief Academic Officer\, Dr. Smith collaborated with diverse stakeholders\, ensuring top-tier education across public schools. His tenure as Montgomery County Superintendent for five years emphasized equitable access and elevated learning opportunities for all students. Driven by a commitment to inclusivity\, Dr. Smith strives to offer graduation choices irrespective of students’ backgrounds. With degrees from Eastern Washington University and Notre Dame of Maryland University\, including a Ph.D. in instructional leadership\, his dedication to quality education remains unwavering. \n \nDr. Barbara Jenkins served students for over 30 years\, becoming Orange County Public Schools superintendent in 2012 for 206\,000 students before retiring in December 2022. Her leadership secured the Broad Prize for Urban Education\, Governor’s Sterling Award\, and District Accreditation from AdvancED. The district achieved a remarkable 97% graduation rate during her tenure. Notable recognitions include Superintendent of the Year\, a presidential appointment to the National Board of Education Sciences\, and the Baldridge Foundation Award for Leadership Excellence. She chaired the Council of Great City Schools\, and actively engaged with various community boards\, including Advent Health\, Orlando Economic Partnership\, United Arts of Central Florida\, Central Florida Regional Commission on Homelessness\, and the Orange County Youth Mental Health Commission. She currently leads the Women in Leadership initiative for Chiefs for Change\, consults with the Southern Strategy Groug\, and serves on the American College of Education board and the ETS board as audit chair.\n \n \nAs Co-President of Lavinia Group\, Jackie Taslim leads and supports the development of best-in-class\, results-focused instructional coaching\, innovative professional development for school leaders and teachers\, rigorous and engaging culturally relevant curricula in literacy and math\, and the design and implementation of Lavinia’s summer learning program\, RISE. \nAs an accomplished education leader with a track record of leading and managing teams to ambitious goals\, Jackie’s experience prior to joining Lavinia Group was as Managing Director at Success Academies\, one of the highest-performing and highest-growth charter networks in the country. A Teach For America alum\, Jackie began her educational career teaching middle school English and history in the Bronx. Jackie was the principal of a National Blue Ribbon elementary school and received the Blackboard Principal of the Year Award in 2012.  \n \nWith an 85% proficiency rate on the PARCC exam\, significantly surpassing the statewide average of 38%\, as a teacher in Washington\, D.C.\, Julia Pockros guided fourth-grade students to exceptional achievements. As the Director of Programming and Partnerships at Lavinia Group\, Julia has fostered numerous strategic collaborations to provide new educational opportunities for low-income and historically marginalized students. Julia has overseen the remarkable expansion of the RISE Summer Learning Program\, scaling it from 3\,000 students in Indianapolis to an impressive outreach of 25\,000 students across 15 states. \nJulia has prior experience as a school leader in New Orleans\, Washington D.C.\, and Detroit. She holds a BA from Washington University in St. Louis\, a master’s in education leadership from Relay Graduate School of Education\, and is currently pursuing a doctorate in organizational leadership at Vanderbilt University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Accelerate 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 \nAt Lavinia Group\, we inspire transformative change by offering a full suite of services to support academic growth in math and literacy. We’re passionate about creating equitable opportunities for all students and developing the skills needed to tackle grade-level content. Our services include consulting and instructional coaching\, math and literacy curriculum (core & supplemental)\, professional development institutes\, and our comprehensive\, ready-to-implement RISE Summer Learning Program. Our team works to build capacity that is sustainable long after working with Lavinia Group and our approach to working with school leaders and teachers offers hands-on\, immersive\, side-by-side support.
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CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Learning Loss/Acceleration,Mathematics,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Innovation: How School Districts Can Unlock the Power of R&D to Create Transformative Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Michelle Miller\, Superintendent\, South Fayette Township School District (PA); Dr. Michael Nagler\, Superintendent\, Mineola Union Free School District (NY); Dr. Julie Mitchell\, Superintendent\, Rowland Unified School District (CA); Dr. Baron Davis\, Senior Advisor\, Digital Promise; and Kimberly Smith\, Chief Inclusive Innovation Officer\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise Center for Inclusive Innovation \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nWith the Inclusive Innovation model\, school districts can be hubs of teaching and learning innovation by engaging in research and development (R&D) in collaboration with communities. Emerging district-created solutions include strengths-based data systems\, credentialed cybersecurity career pathways\, student-led mental health PD\, innovative diverse workforce retention models\, and more! \nDigital Promise is a global education non-profit organization working to expand opportunities for every learner. They work with educators\, researchers\, technology leaders\, and communities to design and scale innovations. \nView this edLeader Panel to learn how the Inclusive Innovation model can support school-district-centered R&D to spur policy\, program\, and technology innovations. Hear how League of Innovative Schools districts across the country\, supported by the Center for Inclusive Innovation\, are researching and designing innovative programs with teachers\, students\, and families at the table. \nHear about the solutions school districts have created and see the methodologies in action. Learn how school districts can employ models and tools that drive education innovation. Viewers receive an exclusive invitation to participate in R&D workshops offered by the Digital Promise Center for Inclusive Innovation. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, librarians\, and education technology leaders. \n \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Michelle Miller has served over 25 years in public education with a concentrated focus on providing student-centered equitable learning environments and opportunities for ALL learners. She is the proud Superintendent of Schools for the South Fayette Township School District in the Pittsburgh region. Her district is a proud member of Digital Promise’s League of Innovative Schools and a recent recipient of AASA’s Lighthouse designation for their leadership in being “future-forward.” Dr. Miller\, a lifelong educator\, attended Chatham College\, Duquesne University\, and the University of Pittsburgh to prepare her for a career in education. With an unwavering passion for learning\, teaching\, and leading\, Dr. Miller has been an adjunct at local universities and serves as an executive board member of University of Pittsburgh’s Tri-State Study Council and the Forum for Western PA Superintendents. \n \nDr. Michael Nagler began his career as a social studies teacher in New York City. While teaching\, he earned his doctorate from Columbia University and joined Mineola in 1999. He believes strongly in the district’s mission to inspire students to become lifelong learners who exhibit strength of character and contribute positively to a global society. He is a big proponent of technology to engage students in rigorous content. Mineola is a member of the League of Innovative Schools where Dr. Nagler is Advisory Board Chair. \nMineola was one of the first schools in New York to implement a comprehensive computer science curriculum starting in kindergarten and digital student portfolios. Dr. Nagler was the 2020 New York State Superintendent of the Year and was a Finalist for the 2020 National Superintendent of the Year. He recently published a book entitled The Design Thinking\, Entrepreneurial\, Visionary Planning Leader: A Practical Guide to Thriving in Ambiguity. \n \nDr. Julie Mitchell is the Superintendent of the Rowland Unified School District in Los Angeles County\, California. With 35 years of experience in public education\, Dr. Mitchell is committed to providing all students with an exceptional educational experience that will assist them with becoming thriving members of an ever-changing global society. Her leadership has brought vision and commitment to “Innovative Learning for All” that supports the needs of students\, families\, and staff. In 2021\, she co-led the Students for Equitable Education (SEE) Summit to provide students across the nation the platform to speak about social justice issues. RUSD is a member of the national League of Innovative Schools\, demonstrating equity for all. Dr. Mitchell has a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University\, a master’s degree in education from the University of La Verne\, and received her doctorate in administration/management from Pepperdine University. \n \nA trailblazing educator and leader\, Dr. Baron Davis made history as the first Black Superintendent of Richland School District Two in Columbia\, S.C.\, marking a significant milestone in the district’s 100-year history. In his current role as Senior Advisor at Digital Promise\, he is at the forefront of shaping the future of learning\, where he brings together research\, practice\, and technology to foster equitable education systems. Additionally\, Dr. Davis enriches future educational leaders through his role as Superintendent in Residence at the University of South Carolina. His educational journey is marked by numerous accolades including 100 Black Men of Greater Columbia Educational Leader of the Year\, the Dr. Effie H. Jones Humanitarian Award from the American Association of School Administrators\, and being named a Leader to Learn From by Education Week\, K-12 Dive Leader to Watch\, and Richland Two as the 2021 School District of the Year. \n \nKimberly A. Smith is Co-leader and Chief Inclusive Innovation Officer at Digital Promise’s Center for Inclusive Innovation and former Executive Director of the League of Innovative Schools. She works in collaboration with a national network of forward-thinking school district leaders in equity-centered R&D to design and implement inclusive innovation teaching and learning opportunities to advance equity and excellence for every learner. \nPreviously\, Kimberly held senior leadership positions at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship\, PBS\, Discovery Education\, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Kimberly is an Aspen-Pahara Institute fellow and co-founder of the National Charter Collaborative—a non-profit to support single-site charter leaders of color in creating quality schools. She serves on the boards of CatalystEd\, Learner-Centered Collaborative\, and Beacon House in Washington\, DC. She received her M.B.A. from Johns Hopkins University and her Bachelor of Science in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder.\n \n\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Inclusive Innovation to Transform Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n\nDigital Promise’s Center for Inclusive Innovation reimagines education research and development (R&D) by resourcing the creative ingenuity of communities working in partnership with school districts to create equitable powerful learning opportunities for students furthest from opportunity. The foundation for Inclusive Innovation is anchored in a set of core tenets that embody an equity-centered approach to research and development. The tenets define how we deliberately support teams in co-constructing an inclusive R&D culture that enables equitable leadership and contribution.
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CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,Family and Community Engagement,Leadership/Administration,Technology Infrastructure
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SUMMARY:Empowering Autism Educators: A Panel Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bronwynne Stewart\, Preschool Disabilities Teacher\, John Robert Lewis Early Childhood Center (NJ); Heather Ganime\, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher\, Fredericktown R-1 School District (MO); Anne May\, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher\, Warren Consolidated Schools (MI); and Dr. Kari Stubbs\, SVP\, Business Development\, Stages Learning\nModerated by Lisa Schmucki\, CEO and Founder\, edWeb.net \nSponsored by Stages 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 an enlightening edWebinar on the multifaceted world of autism education. This session offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from experts and practitioners in the field\, providing an in-depth understanding of their experiences\, challenges\, and stories. A highlight of the event is the announcement of the 2024 ARIS Thrive Grant for Autism Educators\, proudly sponsored by Stages Learning. This initiative recognizes and supports the commendable efforts of those dedicated to autism education. \nWe also delve into the findings of a recent edWeb survey conducted within the edWeb autism professional learning community\, shedding light on the current landscape and needs of educators and learners. Results of this year’s survey are compared to last. This edWebinar promises to be even more enriching with the participation of the 2023 ARIS Thrive Grant winners. These distinguished panelists not only share their invaluable advice and insights with viewers but also reflect on how their experiences resonate with or differ from the edWeb survey results. \nDon’t miss this chance to engage with a diverse panel\, gain practical advice\, and contribute to a growing network of professionals committed to enhancing autism education. Whether you’re an educator or an advocate\, this session offers fresh perspectives and inspire new ideas for advancing this vital field. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-5 teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nBronwynne Stewart is a preschool disabilities teacher at John Robert Lewis Early Childhood Center in Orange Township Public Schools in New Jersey. She is a graduate of Kean University with a Bachelor of Arts in early childhood education with endorsements in Preschool through Grade 3 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities. She is currently pursuing an MA in applied behavior analysis and BCBA certification from Arizona State University. As an adult with autism spectrum disorder\, she is an advocate for the integration of an equal and equitable education for students with disabilities in every classroom. Bronwynne’s personal affirmative statement that guides her students through the process of learning is “all students have the capacity to learn.” \n \nHeather Ganime is an early childhood special education teacher for the Fredericktown R-1 School District. She is in her 12th year of teaching\, with the last seven years in her current position\, and the first five years as a special education teacher (K-2). Heather loves her school family and students. She has the privilege of serving students ages 3-5 that have developmental delays with the majority of her students included on the autism spectrum. She has learned a lot from her students through the years\, and looks forward to learning more throughout the coming years. She has a true passion for working with young children and finds delight in her students’ progress no matter how big or small. “Practice makes progress\, not perfection.” \nWhen not working with her school family\, Heather enjoys spending time with her family. She is married (Eric) with two daughters (Lillian and Claire). Her hobbies include gardening (veggies and flowers)\, cooking\, and crafts. She is beyond grateful to be one of the ARIS Thrive Grant winners but considers her students to be the true winners of this amazing opportunity. This grant has provided her with the tools to help her students succeed and made her a better teacher. She has seen the improvement in her students in such a short time that she is super excited to see what the future holds for them. Heather is forever grateful to have this opportunity for her students. \n \nAnne May is an early childhood special education teacher in Warren Consolidated School District\, located in Warren\, Michigan. With the help of her paraprofessionals\, she leads a classroom of transitional kindergarten students\, focusing on academics and school readiness skills. Anne has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Eastern Michigan University\, a master’s degree in reading\, and a master’s degree in early childhood education. She has certifications in art education\, elementary education\, reading intervention\, and general/special early childhood education. Anne works hard to build relationships with her students’ families\, providing opportunities through field trips\, classroom activities\, and daily communication to involve them in the education of their children. In 2022\, Anne was the recipient of the Communication is Key Playground AAC Core Board\, a board that allows students to communicate more effectively about their wants and needs while they are at recess. This year\, she is focusing on implementing the ARIS curriculum with fidelity and navigating the waters of a classroom of non-speaking students. \n \nA passionate advocate for educational technology\, Kari Stubbs\, Ph.D. is a seasoned professional renowned for her leadership in the field. Previously serving on the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) board\, she significantly contributed to pioneering tech-centric strategies for progressive learning environments. After a 14-year tenure at BrainPOP\, Dr. Stubbs is currently the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Stages Learning. \nDr. Stubbs is a distinguished speaker\, routinely invited to present at prestigious conferences worldwide. Her speaking engagements include UNESCO’s Mobile Learning Week in Paris\, SXSWedu in Austin\, the 21st Century Learning Conference in Hong Kong\, the Future of Education Technology Conference in Orlando and Miami\, and the Infrastructure\, Education and Innovation Summit in San Juan. Relishing the opportunity to engage with fellow educators and industry experts\, she anticipates contributing to this year’s ISTE event with great enthusiasm. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nLisa Schmucki is the founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, an award-winning professional learning network that provides peer-to-peer learning for a global community of 1.4 million educators. edWeb’s framework for Best Practices for Virtual Professional Learning provides districts\, schools\, and individual educators with professional learning that impacts staff growth\, culture\, wellness\, retention\, and student outcomes. edWeb has won nine SIIA CODiE Awards for professional learning and collaboration. \nLisa has over 40 years’ experience in educational publishing\, media\, and online learning. She serves on the Board of NCTET (National Coalition for Technology in Education & Training)\, the Expert Network for ERDI (Education Research & Development Institute)\, the Project Tomorrow SpeakUp Council\, the Advisory Board for the Power Trip for Women District Leaders\, and previously on the Board of the SIIA Education Division. She is a graduate of Princeton University and has a master’s degree from the Stern School of Business at NYU. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism 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\, STAGES® Learning has been dedicated to creating quality teaching tools to help educators provide the best learning opportunities for students on the autism spectrum. Since our first product\, Language Builder: Picture Cards\, was introduced in 1997\, millions of children around the world have benefited from our products. Today\, STAGES’ offerings include award-winning\, photo-based teaching tools\, manipulatives\, games\, puzzles\, posters and sensory items\, culminating in our recently launched complete curriculum for children with autism or other cognitive delays. STAGES’ online learning platform\, releasing in time for fall 2022\, will provide a digital option to ensure educators can support learners with autism and language delays in even more ways.
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CATEGORIES:Autism,Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Problem-Based Math Lessons: Harnessing the Power of the Purposeful Task
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Graham Fletcher\, Math Specialist\, Innovator\, and Author \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. \nProblem-based math lessons can be a powerful technique for building students’ conceptual understanding and application of mathematical ideas. In this edWebinar\, math specialist Graham Fletcher explores the structure of three-act math tasks and share how these tasks can be used to identify what students know and where their thinking lies within a progression of learning. \n\nDuring the edWebinar\, Graham models working through a task and identify purposeful moves that can take place throughout a lesson to deepen critical understanding and help students make sense of math concepts. Viewers learn how to: \n\nGrow students’ math skills with an engaging\, hands-on approach\nImplement three-act math tasks in the classroom\nLeverage rich tasks to drive student learning and build their problem-solving skills\nUse problem-based lessons as a formative assessment tool\n\nAll educators with an interest in mathematics—especially K-8 classroom teachers\, coaches\, instructional leaders\, and curriculum directors—are encouraged to view this recorded edWebinar. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nGraham Fletcher brings more than two decades of experience in education\, having served as both a classroom teacher and math instructional lead. Today\, Graham is a math specialist who continually seeks new and innovative ways to support students and teachers in their development of conceptual understanding in elementary mathematics. His work with math progressions and problem-based lessons has led him to present throughout North America and beyond. \nGraham is also the coauthor of Building Fact Fluency: A Toolkit for Addition and Subtraction and runs the gfletchy.com website\, where he openly shares many of his resources. Recently\, Graham was a contributing author on Experience Math\, a new student-centered math program developed by renowned educator Dr. Marian Small and published by Savvas Learning Company. \n\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\nAt Savvas\, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas\, new ways of thinking\, and new ways of interacting\, we design next-generation K-12 learning solutions that help all students discover their greatness. Our award-winning\, standards-aligned programs — developed by leading authors and educators and used by more than 40 million students — leverage the power of adaptive learning and advanced technology to deliver immersive\, personalized and engaging content that maximizes learning\, anytime\, anywhere.
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CATEGORIES:Mathematics,STEM/STEAM,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Proactive Leadership Regarding Cybersecurity in School Systems
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Peter J. Aiken\, Superintendent\, Central York School District (PA); Dr. Gustavo Balderas\, Superintendent\, Beaverton School District (OR); and Dr. Mark D. Benigni\, Superintendent of Schools\, Meriden Public Schools (CT)\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN/AASA EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) \nThis edLeader Panel series is presented by CoSN and AASA.\nSponsored by ClassLink \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. This program may qualify for CoSN CETL® Recertification. \nCybersecurity continues to be the number-one technology concern among school leaders. School districts are prime targets for cyberattacks on their networks and data. Given the dire impact of cyberattacks on school systems\, it is incumbent upon school leaders to understand why school system leaders must make cybersecurity a priority and develop effective plans for preventing those attacks on their systems. Equally important for school leaders is knowing how to immediately respond if their district is the victim of a cyberattack. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, three superintendents engage in an interactive conversation as they share why cybersecurity is a leadership priority across their school districts. An overview of their recommended policies\, practices\, and procedures are discussed. Strategies for communicating the importance of cybersecurity both internally and externally are also reviewed. Access to multiple free CoSN cybersecurity resources are shared\, including the recently released CoSN NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Cybersecurity Framework Resource Alignment for K-12 tool. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of particular value to superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring school leaders. \nView all of the recent EmpowerED Superintendent edLeader Panels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Peter Aiken currently serves as Superintendent of the Central York School District in Pennsylvania. His public education career spans 23 years. He previously served as Superintendent of Schools for the Manheim Central School District in Pennsylvania. Before holding that position\, he was Assistant Superintendent there for over two years. He also worked for Conrad Weiser Area School District as a middle school principal and virtual school director and as an assistant principal in the Pequea Valley School District. \nHis teaching career began at Blair Middle School in Norfolk\, Virginia\, before returning to Pennsylvania to teach 12th-grade English and serve as the district’s Department Chair in the Mars Area School District. He was also honorably discharged after serving three years in the United States Army Reserves. Dr. Aiken earned his bachelor’s degree in English education from Geneva College. He earned his master’s degree in education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and his doctorate from Immaculata University. \n \nDr. Gustavo Balderas began his life as the child of migrant farm workers in Eastern Oregon and developed his love of learning and passion for education in Oregon Public Schools\, from kindergarten through his doctoral degree in educational leadership at the University of Oregon. Dr. Balderas has been an educator for 34 years. He started his career in education as a high school teacher and counselor in Oregon. He has served as a superintendent in California\, Washington State\, and Oregon and is currently the Superintendent of Schools in Beaverton\, the third-largest school system in Oregon with 40\,000 students. \nHis career highlights include being named the State of Oregon\, the AASA (The School Superintendents Association)\, and the National Association for Bilingual Education Superintendent of the Year; and the Oregon Latino Educator of the Year. Dr. Balderas is the current President of the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents and the President-Elect of AASA. \n \nMark D. Benigni\, Ed.D. has been an educator for over 25 years and is in his 14th year as Superintendent of the Meriden Public Schools. Dr. Benigni served as a teacher of special education in Meriden\, an assistant high school principal in Berlin\, and Principal of Cromwell High School. Dr. Benigni was elected as Mayor of Meriden for four terms. \nHe is the recipient of the 2020 AASA and CoSN’s Digital Superintendent of the Year Award. In 2015\, Education Week selected him as a Leader to Learn From. Dr. Benigni led Meriden Public Schools to be recognized as a 2021 Innovative District by the International Center for Leadership in Education and a 2021 District of Distinction by ISTE. Dr. Benigni has authored two books\, The Great Equalizer: Six Strategies to Make Public Education Work in America\, which was released in April 2022 by Rowman and Littlefield and AASA; and Mentoring Matters: A Toolkit for Organizing and Operating Student Advisory Programs\, also published by Rowman and Littlefield. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, created in partnership with AASA. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD\, near Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 educators serving 50\,000 students. She was co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. \nToday\, Ann works as a public speaker\, writer\, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board and is a founding member of ERDI’s Ed Leadership Council. She also volunteers as a leadership consultant for the Executive Service Corps of Southern California\, serving non-profit associations. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \n\n CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n\n \nClassLink is a global education provider of identity and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards\, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on\, streamline class rostering\, automate account provisioning\, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 19 million students and staff in over 2\,500 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more.
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CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,EmpowerED Superintendent Series,Leadership/Administration,Technology Infrastructure
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SUMMARY:Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction: Turning Assessment Data into Decisions and Success!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Susan M. Smartt\, Ph.D.\, Author and Literacy Consultant\, Smartt Educational Consulting; and Deborah R. Glaser\, Ed.D.\, Author and Literary Consultant\, Deborah R. Glaser\, Ed.D.\, LLC \nSponsored by Brookes Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nView this edWebinar with Susan M. Smartt\, Ph.D. and Deborah R. Glaser\, Ed.D. as they introduce you to the second edition of their book\, Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction. Find out what’s new and learn about the book’s updates on how to improve collaborative efforts for MTSS\, study assessment results\, and use those results to plan instruction that ensures students’ early reading success. \nThe new manual will help teachers apply systematic and explicit practices in their lesson planning and delivery. Find out how structured literacy contributes to effective assessment and teaching early reading for all students. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers of the elementary grades. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAs a Senior Research Associate at Vanderbilt University\, Dr. Susan M. Smartt engaged in research\, writing\, and teaching focused on improving teacher preparation in reading. Previously\, she was a national literacy consultant with state departments\, teacher preparation programs\, and local school districts. Her work focused on facilitating school reform\, implementing reading intervention for low-performing schools\, using data to inform practice\, developing Response to Intervention initiatives\, and implementing scientifically based literacy programs. \nDr. Smartt owned and directed a reading clinic for more than 20 years in which she provided comprehensive psychoeducational assessments\, dyslexia evaluations\, and tutoring services. She has been a classroom teacher\, a reading coach\, a reading specialist\, and a principal. She was an early contributor to the development of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) (Moats and Tolman\, 2017) and past president of the Tennessee branch of the International Dyslexia Association. \n \n \nDr. Deborah R. Glaser is a consultant\, author\, and teacher educator beloved for enriching teachers’ knowledge of reading and for her proven instructional methods. Following her teaching career\, she directed the educational arm of a non-profit dyslexia learning center where she developed programs to teach teachers and students. \nShe was an original National LETRS Trainer\, is a policy advisor to the National Council on Teacher Quality\, and regularly contributes to the evaluation of university programs that prepare our teachers to teach reading. Dr. Glaser is author and co-author of five books. Her most recent contributions to the field are Next STEPS\, Second Edition; Morpheme Magic: Lessons to Teach Morphological Awareness; Morphemes for Little Ones: Bringing the Magic of Language to K-3 Classrooms; and the online reading course The Reading Teacher’s Top Ten Tools: Instruction that Makes a Difference\, now hosted by 95% Group. \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 \nFounded in 1978\, Brookes is an independent\, highly respected educational publishing company with a strong focus on helping all people—with and without disabilities—reach their potential. We publish 50+ new titles a year on screening and assessment\, early intervention\, inclusive and special education\, autism and other disabilities\, literacy\, behavior\, communication\, and more.
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CATEGORIES:Assessment,Data and Analytics,Early Literacy,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:5 Ways to Improve Foundational Skills Instruction Right Now: The Science of Reading in Practice Series
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Julia B. Lindsey\, Foundational Literacy Expert and Consultant\nModerated by Dr. Amanda Alexander\, Chief Academic Officer\, Scholastic \nSponsored by Scholastic Education Solutions \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin Dr. Julia B. Lindsey\, celebrated author of Reading Above the Fray\, in an edWebinar exploring the critical role of foundational skills and the research behind it. \nThe first in Scholastic’s Science of Reading in Practice edWebinar series\, Dr. Lindsey guides viewers through five evidence-based improvements they can make in their classrooms and districts right now. Educators walk away with a practical toolkit to transform their approach to foundational skills instruction. By the end of the session\, you: \n\nUnderstand the research behind foundational skills\nLearn five practical\, evidence-based swaps to improve foundational skills instruction\nAcquire actionable techniques to implement in the classroom right now\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \nAccess the entire series in any sequence of your choice! \nView Part 2 – 7 Modifications to Transform Reading Instruction: The Science of Reading in Practice Series\nView Part 3 – Accelerate Language Comprehension with the Strive-for-Five Framework: The Science of Reading in Practice Series\nView Part 4 – Big Words for Young Readers – Why We Must Start Earlier and How to Do It! The Science of Reading in Practice Series\nView Part 5 – Teach Reading the Way the Brain Works Best: The Science of Reading in Practice Series\nView Part 6 – Melissa and Lori Answer the Questions Educators Ask Most About Reading: The Science of Reading in Practice Series \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJulia B. Lindsey\, Ph.D. is an expert in early literacy development\, curriculum\, and instruction. She has worked with teachers\, districts\, curriculum developers\, and other organizations to help translate reading research into practice. Her previous partnerships include collaborating with the Boston Public Schools and the District of Columbia Public Schools to create content-connected decodable texts\, working with the Center for Black Educator Development to design and pilot a new Freedom Schools model focused on early literacy\, and advising publishing companies on research-based reading instruction. Dr. Lindsey holds a BS in psychology from Davidson College\, an MAT from Relay Graduate School of Education\, and a Ph.D. in educational studies\, specializing in literacy\, language\, and culture\, from the University of Michigan. She is a proud former elementary school teacher. She is currently the Early Literacy Manager for Reading Reimagined\, an inclusive research and development program. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Amanda Alexander serves as Scholastic’s Chief Academic Officer. In this role\, she leads research and validation efforts to ensure the efficacy of products\, the delivery of professional learning services\, and the company’s partnership with the Yale Child Study Center focusing on the intersection of literacy and health. Prior to joining Scholastic\, Dr. Alexander served as the Vice President of Policy and Partnership Development at Teachstone. With more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience\, the majority of Dr. Alexander’s service has been as a practitioner in the public sector. She has a B.A. in English and an M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction from Howard University\, an M.S.Ed. in educational leadership from Baruch College\, and a Ph.D. in education from American University. \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\nScholastic Education Solutions provides teachers\, families\, and communities with the tools they need to support each and every child with print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12\, expert professional development\, family and community engagement\, and learning supports.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20231214/
CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Building Leader Capability and Capacity in Workforce Strategy: Addressing Attraction\, Retention\, and Educator Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Baron R. Davis\, Superintendent in Residence\, PeopleBench; Dr. Tanya Wilson-Thevanesan\, Deputy Superintendent\, Fairport Central School District (NY); Chace Ramey\, Deputy Superintendent\, Iowa City Community School District (IA); and Fleur Johnston\, CEO and Founder\, PeopleBench \nSponsored by PeopleBench \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhen 80% of the cost of running schools is their adult workforce\, how is your district planning for the success\, engagement\, and retention of these amazing humans? In this edLeader Panel\, viewers learn about: \n\nTrends affecting the global school workforce landscape\nSchool workforce metrics that matter—exploring factors like diversity\, flexibility\, turnover\, resilience\, and culture\nThe role of workforce strategy in school improvement\nManaging workforce risk and creating opportunities to improve employee experience and impact\nDemocratizing and scaling workforce strategy capability and capacity\n\nLearn about PeopleBench’s cost-effective solution for building workforce strategy capability and effectiveness across districts and their schools. You hear from workforce strategists\, superintendents\, and district HR leaders about how PeopleBench is making a difference in these problems of practice and creating opportunities for impact. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Baron R. Davis is the former Superintendent of Richland School District Two in Columbia\, SC\, where he served as the first Black superintendent in the district’s 90-plus-year history. Dr. Davis’s groundbreaking career in education has seen advances in education outcomes and equity—driven by his focus on collective vision\, organizational effectiveness\, talent development\, and community and partner engagement. In his role as PeopleBench Superintendent-in-Residence\, Dr. Davis brings over two decades of experience in creating comprehensive\, high-achieving\, and inclusive K-12 education ecosystems. \n \nDr. Tanya Wilson-Thevanesan is the Deputy Superintendent for School Improvement and Community Engagement in Fairport Central School District. As an equity-driven leader\, Dr. Wilson-Thevanesan amplifies student voice and works to eliminate barriers and disparities impacting access. She is passionate about women in leadership and is committed to sponsoring and promoting women as cabinet members and superintendents. She leads professional development across the region in culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy and serves as a panelist and speaker on closing access gaps for women in educational leadership. \n \nR Chace Ramey currently serves as Deputy Superintendent for the Iowa City Community School District in Iowa City\, a role he has held since 2018. Chace has also served as Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources for Fairfax County Public Schools and Chief of Staff in Kansas City Public Schools. Having served in a variety of education settings\, his rich experience in education leadership is anchored to human capital strategy and development\, as well as leadership in implementing and sustaining districtwide systematic change. With a view that balances system needs with the impact on the individual experience\, Chace presents regionally and nationally on how the employee experience can improve the student experience and outcomes.  \n \nPeopleBench CEO and Founder Fleur Johnston has more than 20 years’ experience in workforce and digital transformation. Driven to create change for good\, Fleur founded PeopleBench with the aim of empowering school leaders to build amazing school workforces to achieve the best possible outcomes for students. Fleur is passionate about helping the education sector evolve based on the changing landscape of work\, the effects of technology\, and a global shift in expectations. Fleur believes that people must be at the heart of the future of education and that workforce strategy—underpinned by research\, data\, and metrics—will play a role in the path to better student\, and therefore social and economic\, outcomes globally. \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 \nPeopleBench is on a mission to make schools amazing places to work so they can be amazing places to learn. Our online platform provides school and district leaders with the tools to take an evidence-informed approach to workforce strategy in order to maximize their impact on student outcomes. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Professional Development,School Culture/Climate,Teacher Development and Retention
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SUMMARY:Connecting Read Alouds to the Science of Reading
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Molly Ness\, Former Classroom Teacher\, Reading Researcher\, Teacher Educator\, and Author \nSponsored by Solution Tree \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWith so much focus on students’ foundational skills\, we cannot afford to overlook the unconstrained components of language comprehension. In this edWebinar\, author Dr. Molly Ness highlights the research showing the cognitive\, linguistic\, socio-emotional—and even physiological—benefits of read alouds. \nDespite their solid research basis\, 50-70% of teachers do not plan read alouds in advance! This session overviews a planning protocol for effective read alouds in PreK-8 in literacy blocks and content-area classrooms. Learning outcomes include: \n\nUnderstand the current trends and data around reading aloud in PreK-8 classrooms\nDevelop an understanding of a three-step planning process for read alouds\nUse read alouds to foster vocabulary development\, funds of knowledge\, and language comprehension\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-8 teachers. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Molly Ness is a former classroom teacher\, a reading researcher\, and a teacher educator. She spent 16 years as an Associate Professor of Childhood Education at Fordham University\, where she taught literacy methods coursework and doctoral courses in language\, literacy\, and learning. Her research focuses on reading comprehension\, teachers’ instructional decisions\, and dyslexia. In 2022\, Dr. Ness joined the nonprofit Learning Ally as the Vice President of Academic Content. She serves on the board of directors for the International Literacy Association and on the elementary advisory panel for Penguin Random House. \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 \nSince 1998\, Solution Tree has worked to empower educators. We share your vision to transform education to ensure learning for all\, and we can help you make this vision a reality. No other professional learning company provides our unique blend of research-based\, results-driven services that improve learning outcomes for students.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20231213/
CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Practical Ways to Help Kids Focus in the Early Childhood Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Keriann Wilmot\, Pediatric Occupational Therapist\, Toy Expert\, and Author\nModerated by Dr. Laura Wilhelm\, Vice President for Professional Learning\, Kaplan Early Learning Company \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe early childhood classroom is an amazing place for learning. For kids in that three- to five-year-old age range\, it can be difficult for them to transition between so many activities while staying focused and on task to get through the day. The goal of this edWebinar is to help early childhood teachers learn practical ways to engage kids in the early childhood classroom that will ultimately help them self-regulate so they can focus on learning while having fun. \nViewers learn to incorporate sensory self-regulation strategies by designing solid classroom routines\, adding movement opportunities like brain breaks as well as using flexible seating and other manipulatives like fidgets to help kids participate to the best of their abilities. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to early childhood teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKeri Wilmot is a pediatric occupational therapist\, author\, and toy expert with 23+ years of experience working with children with sensory processing challenges and learning and thinking differences. One of Keri’s primary responsibilities when working in the public school system was to evaluate children who were “failing” in their private preschool or daycare placements. Keri published Wired Differently: A Teacher’s Guide to Understanding Sensory Processing Challenges to help teachers learn strategies to create a more positive\, successful early childhood experience. Keri is an expert consultant to Understood.org where she leads a sensory and movement challenges group in the Wunder app. In 2009\, Keri began sharing toy recommendations and play tips on her website\, ToyQueen.com. Her expertise has been sought after by all major toy companies\, and she is a current judge for the Spielwarenmesse ToyAward\, a prestigious honor awarded to toys and games internationally. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAs the Vice President for Professional Learning at Kaplan\, Laura Wilhelm\, Ed.D. draws on decades of experience teaching young children and early childhood professionals\, starting with toddlers in the 1980s\, followed by PreK-third grade in urban and suburban schools\, and as a university lab school director. Since earning her doctorate in ECE curriculum and instruction in 1999\, she has served as a program director\, full professor\, national validator for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)\, and a site visitor for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Programs (CAEP). She enjoys planning professional development\, speaking at conferences\, leading study tours\, visiting early education programs around the world\, and returning home to her family. She is the author of The Neglected Child: How to Recognize\, Respond\, and Prevent (2013); Treasure Baskets: Heuristic Learning for Infants and Toddlers (2017); Enticing Environments for People Under Three (2021); and Living Loose Parts: Creatures of Curiosity (coming in 2024)\, all from Gryphon House. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Classroom Management for Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFor more than 50 years\, Kaplan Early Learning Company has been a champion for play. From our research-based curricula to enriching classroom environments and innovative technology solutions\, Kaplan’s products and services inspire a lifelong love of learning in children and educators. We are architects of learning good and defenders of the imagination. We live for inseparable bonds and open minds. We encourage the eager and inspire the inspirers. We transform lives through play.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/classroommanagement20231213/
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management and Practices,Early Childhood Learning,Mental Health and Wellness,PreK-K Programs,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Work-Based Learning: Strategies for Enhancing Student Outcomes and Career Readiness
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Shannon Shelton\, Director\, Work-Based Learning\, North Kansas City School District (MO); and Kelly Cooper\, Chief Secondary Academic Officer\, Iredell-Statesville School District (NC) \nSponsored by EVERFI from Blackbaud \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWork-based learning (WBL) is an educational approach that integrates classroom instruction with real-world work experiences\, allowing students to apply academic\, technical\, and employability skills in authentic settings. WBL can benefit students by increasing their motivation\, engagement\, and achievement\, as well as preparing them for college and career success. View this edLeader Panel to learn about: \n\nKey components and best practices of WBL\nHow to design and implement WBL programs in your schools and districts\nHow to leverage partnerships with employers and community organizations\n\nYou hear from experts and practitioners who have successfully implemented WBL programs and witnessed their positive impacts on students and communities. Join us for this interactive and informative session and discover how WBL can transform your students’ learning and future opportunities. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to school and district leaders of the high school levels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nWith over a decade of educational experience\, Shannon C. Shelton has a knack for making meaningful connections with various stakeholders and an insatiable appetite for empowering students to unleash and maximize their untapped potential. Shannon is on a mission to transform education through college-and-career-readiness structures. Over time\, her role evolved from serving as a K-12 grade-level teacher\, educational advisor\, lead college and career coordinator\, assistant principal\, and principal. Currently\, Shannon passionately serves as Director for Work-Based Learning in the North Kansas City School District. Her primary role is to build district-level systems of support in maintaining business and community pathway partners by using work-based learning experiences to shed light on the invaluable talent that students bring to organizations. She firmly believes that this will positively impact classroom learning\, increase community involvement\, and provide solutions to the demands of our ever-changing workforce. \n \nKelly Cooper\, a resident of Statesville\, North Carolina\, brings a distinctive blend of corporate expertise and educational leadership to her role as the Chief Secondary Academic Officer for Iredell-Statesville Schools. With a solid foundation in funds management gained at Bank One in WV\, Ms. Cooper seamlessly transitioned to the field of education\, leveraging her corporate background to make classroom instruction relevant and engaging for students. \nThroughout her career in education\, Ms. Cooper has excelled in various capacities\, demonstrating her effectiveness as a Business Education teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, and several district-level roles. Her commitment to bridging core content instruction with Career and Technical Education is a genuine passion that she has translated into tangible initiatives. \nIn her journey from the realm of corporate finance to educational leadership\, Ms. Cooper remains committed to providing a Rigorous\, Relevant\, and Engaging education for ALL students. \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 edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nFrom grade school through retirement\, EVERFI’s free digital education curriculums empower learners of all ages to make safe\, smart\, and informed decisions. We bring together the public and private sectors so K-12 teachers can equip today’s learners with the skills they need to become tomorrow’s leaders.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ccss20231212/
CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Career Education,College and Career Readiness,CTE: Career and Tech Ed,Leadership/Administration
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SUMMARY:Science of Reading Misconceptions: Setting the Record Straight
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Natalie Wexler\, Education Writer and Author; and Cassandra Wheeler\, Director of LETRS State Success\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs the Science of Reading gains national recognition\, several misconceptions about what it is and includes continue to circulate. This gold-standard body of research provides a basis for effective literacy instruction and continues to evolve as experts learn more about how we learn to read. Dispelling these myths and ensuring the Science of Reading is accessible for all educators will help all students achieve literacy. \nView this edWebinar with Natalie Wexler\, acclaimed education writer and author of The Knowledge Gap\, and Cassandra Wheeler\, Director of LETRS State Success at Lexia\, as they discuss common misunderstandings about the Science of Reading and provide research-backed responses to help everyone understand this valuable body of work—and what it means for student success in the classroom. Viewers learn the truth behind the most prevalent Science of Reading myths and hear directly from Natalie about finding common ground on literacy and ensuring educators are equipped with the necessary skills to get kids reading. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nNatalie Wexler is the author of The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America’s Broken Education System—and How to Fix It (Avery 2019) and the co-author\, with Judith C. Hochman\, of The Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grades (Jossey-Bass 2017). She is also the host of “Reading Comprehension Revisited\,” a six-episode series for the Knowledge Matters Podcast. \n \nCassandra Wheeler is a proud “Poet” of the 1990 graduating class at Sidney Lanier High School of Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) in Alabama. In 1994\, following undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood education\, Cassandra returned home to MPS and began her career as an educator at Morningview Elementary School. After earning her master’s degree and administrative certification\, Cassandra joined the Alabama Reading Initiative\, where she authored Alabama’s Reading First Initiative grant and managed Alabama’s statewide DIBELS pilot. In 2004\, after serving the children of Alabama for ten years\, Cassandra expanded her outreach to impact the life trajectories of students everywhere by joining the (then) Voyager Expanded Learning organization. Now\, as the newly merged Lexia Learning\, Cassandra serves the organization as the Director of LETRS State Success. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin The Science of Reading community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nLexia®\, a Cambium Learning Group company\, is the Structured Literacy expert. For nearly 40 years\, the company has focused solely on literacy\, and today provides science of reading-based solutions for both students and educators. With robust offerings for differentiated instruction\, personalized learning\, assessment\, and professional learning\, Lexia helps more learners read\, write\, and speak with confidence. For more information\, visit www.lexialearning.com. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Help Students Organize Their Thoughts and Become Better Writers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Donnie Piercey\, 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year; and Joyce Whitby\, SVP North America\, Ideamapper\, Inc. \nSponsored by Ideamapper\, Inc. \nThis edWebinar has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nFor decades\, mind mapping has been an effective organizational tool for writers to go from concept to completion of well-structured documents. Learn how to help students overcome the “blank page syndrome” through the power of mind mapping. Make brainstorming a more fun and interactive part of the writing process for your students\, while building critical-thinking skills. \nAttend this edWebinar to learn about mind mapping—a powerful tool that’s perfect for both teachers and students. Led by Donnie Piercey\, the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year\, this session will explore how mind maps can make tasks more connected and accessible. Discover real ways to use this tool to link ideas to educational standards and project-based learning\, enhance your students’ writing skills\, and simplify planning your lessons. Whether you’re just starting with mind mapping or looking for new teaching strategies\, this edWebinar is packed with practical tips to make your teaching more effective and enjoyable! \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDonnie Piercey\, the 2021 Kentucky Teacher of the Year\, is a tech-savvy educator in Lexington\, Kentucky\, with over a decade of teaching experience. He’s renowned for his ability to harness technology to foster student engagement and inquiry. Donnie’s global impact includes hosting the Teachers Passing Notes podcast by GZMShows\, representing Kentucky on the National Geographic Teacher Advisory Council\, and leading the Google Earth Education Experts Network in North America. His expertise as one of Kentucky’s first Google Certified Innovators and Google Certified Trainers has made him a technology trailblazer in education. Donnie’s work in AI and education has earned him national recognition\, including appearances on Good Morning America and features in the Associated Press and PBS. His book\, 50 Strategies for Integrating AI into the Classroom\, published by Teacher Created Materials\, empowers educators to enhance teaching with artificial intelligence. Despite invitations to speak globally\, Donnie remains committed to Kentucky\, providing valuable professional development to school districts across the state\, ensuring technology enriches local education. \n \nJoyce Whitby is a lifelong EdTechKnowLedgist who started off as a special education educator in NYC\, and then taught graduate-level EdTech courses at Long Island University. Since then\, Joyce has been in the business of educational technology and has held key leadership roles in sales leadership\, professional development\, and marketing with organizations like Apple Computer\, Scientific Learning\, and SchoolMessenger. She has been a longtime member and past co-chair of the SIIA EDU Board\, and still coordinates their Innovation Showcase which is now part of the CODiEs. She also has extensive experience working with startup EdTech ventures. In 2017\, Joyce and her husband (aka @tomwhitby\, co-founder of #edchat) launched their consulting business coaching emerging and growing EdTech companies on their go-to-market plans. Joyce works with Ideamapper as their exclusive Sales Agent in North America. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the ELA Today 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 \nIdeamapper is a “mind mapping” application which is used extensively in both education and business to brainstorm\, organize thoughts\, and write well-structured documents. It takes any project or paper from conception to completion. Visit ideamapper.com to learn more about ideamapper\, explore the features and benefits of ideamapper\, and to stay up to date on our latest news\, free webinars\, and success stories.
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CATEGORIES:Digital Learning,English, Language Arts, Writing,Project-Based Learning,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Digital Learning That Transforms: From Emergency Remote Teaching to Disruption
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Holly Brzycki\, Supervisor of Online Learning\, Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAOLA); Nartarshia Sharpe\, M.Ed.\, MBCT\, School Counselor\, Dean of Students\, Crossroads FLEX High School (NC); and Dr. Allison Powell\, Chief Academic Officer\, Evergreen Education Group\, and Program Chair\, Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC) 2024 \nSponsored by Digital Learning Collaborative \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDuring the pandemic\, all learners became online learners. The experience each student had during mandatory lockdowns is now how they and their families define online learning. With that in our rearview mirror\, this edWebinar explores ways that online\, blended\, and hybrid learning leapfrogs emergency remote teaching (ERT) when students are in the center and high-quality online learning models are designed. \nK-12 leaders share different ways they revisioned digital learning’s “job to do” in their districts and approaches that have worked in deepening the quality of online learning for their learners in very different contexts. They share strategies for designing and refining digital learning programs\, processes to check for and ensure quality\, and different supports that engage both families and students in online learning. \nThey share a number of free resources\, including specific ways to identify quality online teaching and learning\, ways to help students and families change their understanding of online learning\, and a view of the digital learning landscape\, today’s and tomorrow’s. An overview of the Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC)\, where hundreds of sessions dig deeper into learning models\, quality program standards\, and more real-life advice and examples from digital learning pioneers are also shared. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of particular value to education leaders in K-12 districts\, schools\, Intermediate Units\, and state agencies with online programs. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nHolly Brzycki is an educator and change agent who embodies the spirit of selfless sharing\, support\, and collegiality across the digital learning field. Holly has supervised the Capital Area Online Learning Association (CAOLA) since 2009. In her tenure\, the program grew into the largest online learning consortium in the state of Pennsylvania\, serving 140 schools from 11 different Intermediate Units. In this role\, she has been a trailblazer and advocate for online learning options for students across Pennsylvania and has become a national leader in the field advocating for all students by networking with colleagues from other virtual schools\, consortiums\, and digital learning vendors. In these conversations\, she offers her expertise\, lessons learned\, and other insights to help programs succeed. Holly is not afraid to speak up for what is best for students above all else and exemplifies student advocacy. \n \nNartarshia Sharpe is currently the Dean of Students at Crossroads FLEX High School\, North Carolina’s first hybrid learning high school. Nartarshia is one of the inaugural staff members of Crossroads FLEX High School. Prior to this role\, she served as an academic school counselor and a crisis response school counselor at a comprehensive high school\, served as a program manager in the central office\, and began her career as a middle school teacher. Nartarshia is a graduate of UNC Charlotte where she earned a B.A. in psychology and a minor in sociology. She holds two master’s degrees from NC State University\, one in curriculum and instruction and the other in school counseling. She is also National Board Certified in K-12 School Counseling. In her free time\, Nartarshia loves photography and traveling. \n \nDr. Allison Powell is Chief Academic Officer for Evergreen Education Group and serves as Program Chair for the Digital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC). She is former VP of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL)\, which provided leadership in K-12 blended\, online\, and competency-based learning. Dr. Powell helped write the National Standards for Quality and other reports to expand and improve the field of K-12 digital learning. Dr. Powell taught in both face-to-face and online environments and has been working in online learning for over 15 years. After teaching in a blended environment\, the Clark County School District (NV) asked her to help start the virtual high school in the fifth-largest school district in the country. She helped train\, build courses\, oversee technology\, and educate leaders on the benefits of online learning. Dr. Powell regularly shares her expertise by speaking and has served on boards for schools and organizations. She completed her doctorate in educational technology from Pepperdine University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Online Learning and Collaboration 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\nDigital Learning Annual Conference (DLAC): Delivering on the real promise of online\, hybrid and digital learning. \nDLAC is the Digital Learning Collaborative’s (DLC) signature event and will be held February 26-28\, 2024\, at the JW Marriott in Austin\, TX. DLAC 2024 promises extended programming\, additional hours\, and a wider breadth of professional learning opportunities. This unique conference offers immersive learning\, personalized pathways\, global networking\, and a full agenda with 20 hours of sessions and 30 hours of programming on all aspects of digital learning from which to choose. \n\nDirect access to 1\,500+ leaders and practitioners spanning the continuum of digital learning expertise\nA laser focus on quality and instructional strategy over technology\nAn unparalleled breadth and depth of sessions from experienced like-minded colleagues\n\nOur attendees join the DLC and attend DLAC to network and learn with colleagues from the broad spectrum of digital learning programs and contexts. DLAC is the place for K-12 digital learning leaders\, practitioners\, researchers\, and policymakers to share\, learn\, and debate best practices\, share challenges and successes\, and celebrate innovations in online learning.
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CATEGORIES:Blended Learning,Digital Learning,Online Learning,Student Agency and Voice
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SUMMARY:Bridging District Equity Gaps: Collaborating with BIPOC Solution Providers for Change
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Stephane Manuel\, Founder and CEO\, TrueFiktion; Marcela Andrés\, President and CEO\, designEDengagement\, PBC; Dr. Nathan L. Fisher\, Superintendent\, Roselle Public Schools (NJ); Dr. Alexandra Merritt Johnson\, Senior Inclusive Innovation Researcher\, Digital Promise Global; and Sherenna Bates\, Project Director\, R&D Partnerships\, Digital Promise Global \nSponsored by Digital Promise Center for Inclusive Innovation \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nIn a rapidly evolving educational landscape\, the imperative to address equity gaps within school districts is more pressing than ever. This edWebinar examines the Learning Salons model developed by Digital Promise’s Center for Inclusive Innovation and offers valuable research findings and key insights. \nDesigned to foster collaboration between BIPOC (Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color) edtech solution providers and school districts\, Learning Salons address pressing challenges and provide a platform to discover equity-centered solutions. These Salons have empowered school districts to broaden their perspectives to address the needs of historically and systematically excluded learners through a rapid-cycle approach anchored in each district’s problem of practice\, in an environment that prioritizes collaboration with the purpose of discovering innovative\, effective\, student-centered systems\, programs\, and practices. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nStephane Manuel is the founder of TrueFiktion\, an education company that uses comics to teach about the history of marginalized groups. He focuses on developing high-quality social studies content from a culturally responsive lens. His love for learning and people development started in the U.S. Army\, where he designed learning experiences to ensure soldiers’ success in combat. TrueFiktion provides supplemental social studies and history content for middle and high schools. They help schools increase student engagement with culturally responsive comics\, workbooks\, and professional development on using comics to teach cultural history lessons. They partner with schools and districts to co-create locally relevant comics and workbooks. \n \nMarcela Andrés\, a visionary architect\, believes in the transformative power of collaboration among families\, educators\, and communities to empower students. As the CEO of designEDengagement\, she leads successful initiatives nationwide\, cultivating program strategies\, organizational excellence\, relationships\, and evaluations. Notably\, she pioneers innovative family engagement programs. designEDengagement\, PBC (DE) is an education consulting firm where the heart of their vision is ensuring that all students have their families\, educators\, and community members at the table supporting their hopes and dreams. The national consulting firm collaborates with leaders to drive culturally responsive program strategy\, support the improvement of organizational excellence\, assist in cultivating meaningful relationships\, and comprehensively evaluate desired impact. \n \nDr. Nathan L. Fisher\, Superintendent of Schools in Roselle Public Schools\, boasts a distinguished three-decade career in public education. Beginning as a Math Teacher\, he ascended to the roles of Vice Principal\, Principal\, and now Superintendent. As the former principal of the 2020 National School of Character\, the “Kindergarten Success Academy\,” Dr. Fisher is recognized for his implementation of character education and Social-Emotional Learning initiatives. Holding degrees from Montclair State University\, Kean University\, and Nova Southeastern University\, he combines academic prowess with practical leadership. Dr. Fisher has earned numerous accolades\, including the Phi Delta Kappa Citation Award and the Roselle Chamber of Commerce Principal of the Year. An adjunct professor at Kean University\, he mentors in the New Jersey Leaders to Leaders program and serves as a national speaker on educational leadership topics. Recent roles on the League of Innovative Schools Advisory Board and the New Jersey Alliance for Social-Emotional and Character Development showcase his commitment to educational innovation. Beyond his professional achievements\, Dr. Fisher values his roles as a husband\, father of four\, and grandfather of ten. \n \nDr. Alexandra Merritt Johnson is a Senior Inclusive Innovation Researcher at Digital Promise with over ten years of experience leading research and evaluation projects that center equity. Her educational background is in developmental psychology with a focus on positive development of youth from historically and systematically excluded communities. Her recent work has spanned topics such as equity in education R&D processes\, critical consciousness development\, racial identity development across various contexts\, and culturally responsive teaching. Her methodological training and expertise center on transformational research practices that are mutually beneficial\, participatory\, culturally responsive\, and contextualized to meet the needs of stakeholders. \n \nSherenna Bates serves as Project Director of R&D Partnerships at Digital Promise. Her extensive experience in K-12 public school system leadership and expertise in driving equity-focused initiatives informs her work in designing opportunities for collaboration between BIPOC edtech solution providers\, developers\, and districts to address challenges and discover equity-centered solutions. In her previous role as Director of Mentoring Services at Kansas City Public Schools\, she pioneered the development and implementation of a portfolio of mentoring programs across 32 campuses. Instrumental in volunteer management\, she partnered with nonprofit\, for-profit\, and civic organizations citywide to achieve diverse programming\, including postsecondary preparation\, exploration of career pathways\, STEM\, and academic and social-emotional support and resources. Sherenna earned a Master of Arts in education from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a Bachelor of Science in organizational communication from the University of Central Missouri. \n\n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\n\nJoin the Inclusive Innovation to Transform Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nDigital Promise’s Center for Inclusive Innovation reimagines education research and development (R&D) by resourcing the creative ingenuity of communities working in partnership with school districts to create equitable powerful learning opportunities for students furthest from opportunity. The foundation for Inclusive Innovation is anchored in a set of core tenets that embody an equity-centered approach to research and development. The tenets define how we deliberately support teams in co-constructing an inclusive R&D culture that enables equitable leadership and contribution.
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CATEGORIES:Culturally Responsive Teaching,Equity,Leadership/Administration,Student Agency and Voice
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SUMMARY:Honoring All Learners: An Asset-Based Approach
DESCRIPTION:Presented by David Flink\, Co-Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer\, Eye to Eye; Dr. Michael Maclin\, Executive Director of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility\, Special School District of St. Louis County (MO); Barbara Pape\, Senior Director\, Learner Variability Project\, Digital Promise; and Kerri Larkin\, Senior Education Advisor\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn our academic pursuit of equity\, it is imperative that educators and professionals in special education understand the asset-based perspective\, harness the power of neurodiversity\, and apply the latest insights from brain science to create supportive and effective learning environments. This transformative edLeader Panel aims to equip viewers with the knowledge and tools to optimize the learning experience for neurodiverse individuals and design schools and systems within them to better serve all students. \nJoin Lexia’s Kerri Larkin\, Senior Education Advisor\, as she discusses these important topics with leaders in the education space\, including David Flink\, Co-founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Eye to Eye\, Dr. Michael Maclin\, Executive Director of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility for the Special School District of St. Louis County\, and Barbara Pape\, Senior Director\, Learning Variability Project at Digital Promise. Viewers walk away understanding the value of an asset-based approach\, how science supports inclusivity\, and the best way to help all students find success. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, special education specialists\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAs Co-founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Eye to Eye\, David Flink is an author and social movement leader on the front lines of the learning rights movement. He imagines a world where one day all learners will be seen\, heard\, and valued. David co-founded Eye to Eye at Brown University where he received bachelor’s degrees with honors in both education and psychology. David also holds a master’s degree in disability studies in education from Columbia University. Most recently\, David was named a 2021 CNN Hero for his work to support students with learning disabilities. \n \nDr. Michael Maclin was appointed in 2022 as Special School District of St. Louis County’s Executive Director of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility (DEIA). Since joining SSD in 2020\, Dr. Maclin established the Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) Framework. He is an award-winning leader offering over 20 years of experience and a strong performance record in driving results-oriented DEIA outcomes. Before SSD\, he was honored with several awards\, such as the New Principal of the Year Award and Educator of the Year Award. CIO Views\, a globally recognized magazine\, named Dr. Maclin one of the 10 Most Successful (DEI) Leaders to Watch in 2023. Dr. Maclin was invited to deliver a TEDx Talk in 2023. He holds a doctorate in leadership in teaching and learning\, an education specialist\, a master’s in educational administration\, a master’s in guidance and counseling\, and a bachelor’s in communications from Missouri Baptist University. He also received a racial equity facilitator certificate from Harvard. \n \nBarbara Pape\, Senior Director for the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise\, led a three-year national survey on learner variability and teacher practice\, wrote the paper defining learner variability\, hosts a monthly webinar series\, and co-developed The IEP Project. Previously\, she worked in policy analysis and communications for nonprofits and in the U.S. Senate. Barbara has written for numerous publications and was editor of the first electronically delivered education newsletter\, the Daily Report Card. Previously\, she produced the Teaching & Learning conference for the National Board\, worked in the communications office for the AFT during President Al Shanker’s tenure\, and headed up government relations for the City Colleges of Chicago. She earned an Ed.M. at Harvard and coursework toward a Ph.D. at the University of Virginia. Barbara launched her career as a middle school teacher in her hometown of Pittsburgh. \n \nKerri Larkin brings more than 20 years of special education experience to her role as Senior Education Advisor for Lexia Learning. Kerri began her career teaching secondary language arts and special education at Anacostia High School in Washington\, D.C. Public Schools (DCPS). She left the classroom to become the director of her teacher preparation program\, which prepared and evaluated special education teachers in partnership with the George Washington University. Based on her leadership in teacher preparation\, Kerri was hired back into DCPS by Michelle Rhee through the Master Educator program. From there\, Kerri led special education as the Director for Academic Programs and then Senior Deputy Chief of Specialized Instruction until March 2021. Kerri leverages her experience in partnership with other district leaders to increase educational equity through meaningful inclusion\, evidence-based practice\, and sustained professional learning. She is a passionate anti-racism advocate with an emphasis on meaningful inclusion and systemic change. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nLexia®\, a Cambium Learning Group company\, is the Structured Literacy expert. For nearly 40 years\, the company has focused solely on literacy\, and today provides science of reading-based solutions for both students and educators. With robust offerings for differentiated instruction\, personalized learning\, assessment\, and professional learning\, Lexia helps more learners read\, write\, and speak with confidence. For more information\, visit www.lexialearning.com. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Differentiated Instruction,Equity,Leadership/Administration,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Your Literacy Block: Five Guiding Principles from Research
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Julie Klingerman\, Literacy Consultant\, LoudonClear Literacy Consulting \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. \nWhile contemplating the numerous factors that must be considered when creating time for literacy instruction\, an exact amount of time and “essential ingredients” can be difficult to determine. Research has yielded some insight to guide the creation of a literacy block featuring maximum benefits for all students. Among other factors\, achieving this goal through powerful whole-group instruction time will be explored. \nJoin Dr. Julie Klingerman as she highlights the guiding research teachers can rely upon as they teach literacy in their classrooms. Dr. Klingerman shares: \n\nWhat is “causal density” and how does this apply to the creation of an effective literacy block?\nWhat does research indicate regarding time allotment for literacy learning?\nHow can assessments guide instructional decisions?\nHow can the principles of explicit instruction help maximize every minute of instructional time?\nWhat does research indicate regarding the benefits of whole-group instruction?\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Julie Klingerman\, owner of LoudonClear Literacy Consulting\, LLC\, has worked in education for more than 36 years\, during which she has been a classroom teacher\, literacy coach\, and reading specialist for primary and secondary students. She earned her doctorate in reading and literacy in 2016 and has been an adjunct instructor of literacy for graduate students at Liberty University and Wilson College. Dr. Klingerman has also been a national LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Professional Learning Facilitator since 2018. Presently\, Dr. Klingerman creates nationally recognized presentations that focus on bridging the gap between research and practice. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the ELA Today 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/ela20231205/
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Education Research/Evidence,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy
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SUMMARY:What Efficacy Really Means and Signs Your Programs Will Deliver
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Diana Hughes\, VP of Product\, Age of Learning \nSponsored by Age of Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nView this edWebinar to learn what “efficacy” truly means\, why it matters when you evaluate solutions\, and how to know if your program will deliver effective results. During this session\, viewers: \n\n\nGain a clear understanding of the core principles of educational efficacy\nUnderstand how efficacy directly influences students’ learning journeys\nDiscover practical\, concrete tips on how to recognize if a program will lead to meaningful progress\n\nThis incredibly engaging session offers a unique opportunity to connect educational efficacy to its real-world impact in school districts. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to early learning and elementary teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDiana Hughes\, VP of Product at Age of Learning\, leads multiple teams to create evidence-centered products that deliver outcomes and spark a love of learning. She has led the development of My Math Academy and My Reading Academy\, focusing on adaptivity and personalization. Prior to Age of Learning\, Diana developed game-based learning for players with special needs\, including an empathy game for children on the autism spectrum and a graphics-free game for blind and low-vision players. She has also developed training games for the United States military. Diana holds a B.S. in multimedia from Bradley University and an MFA in interactive media and game design from the University of Southern California. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Innovation in Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAge of Learning® is the leading education technology innovator\, creating engaging and effective learning resources to help children build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. Our research-based digital education programs have been developed by an experienced team of education experts and have proven efficacy in increasing children’s learning gains. The company’s school solutions programs include My Math Academy®\, an adaptive\, personalized program proven to significantly accelerate math learning outcomes\, and My Reading Academy™\, an adaptive program designed to help young learners build a foundation for reading comprehension and literacy and become fluent readers. With over 10 billion learning activities completed by more than 50 million children worldwide\, Age of Learning is a global leader in efforts to advance equity\, access\, and opportunity for all children. To learn more about Age of Learning\, visit www.AgeofLearning.com.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadingchange20231205/
CATEGORIES:Curriculum Development,Early Childhood Learning,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:Turning Your Child Care Program Into an Inclusive Environment
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Sarah Taylor Vanover\, Policy and Research Director\, Kentucky Youth Advocates\nModerated by Jennifer Lewis\, President\, Gryphon House\, Inc. \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIncluding All Children: Transitioning to an Inclusive Early Learning Program\, by Dr. Sarah Taylor Vanover\, provides everything child care leadership needs to make their programs truly inclusive. In this edWebinar\, you learn from Dr. Vanover how to draft a powerful vision and mission statement\, navigate the legal landscape of special education\, and create policies and accommodations that meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families. Viewers: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of special education laws\nLearn how to create policies and accommodations that meet the needs of all children\nDiscover how to support staff and collaborate with families and the community\nLearn how to create a truly inclusive environment that benefits every child\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to early learning program leaders and teachers. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Sarah Taylor Vanover has been working in the field of early childhood education for over 25 years and has had the opportunity to be a teacher\, a director\, a trainer\, and a college professor for other early childhood educators. She also served as the Director for the Division of Child Care in Kentucky for almost four years supervising Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funding and creating child care policy. Dr. Vanover is currently the Policy and Research Director for Kentucky Youth Advocates focusing on early childhood education policy and research on positive outcomes for young children. For the past several years\, she has focused her work and research on increasing access to child care for children with special needs and improving state systems that would help stabilize the child care infrastructure nationwide. \n\n \nAbout the Moderator \nJennifer Lewis is the President at Gryphon House\, Inc.\, the leading publisher of educational resources for teachers and parents. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nGryphon House\, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.
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CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Family and Community Engagement,PreK-K Programs,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Journeys in Gender Equality: WEP’s Annual Red Bangle Award and Forum
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Zoë Timms\, Founder and Executive Director\, Women’s Education Project with Red Bangle awardees Kalyani Subramanyam\, CEO\, Maitrayana Charity Foundation; Meenu Vadera\, Founder\, Azad Foundation and Sakha Consulting Wings; and Alumnae from Women’s Education Project’s Leadership Academies \nSponsored by Women’s Education Project \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWomen’s Education Project presents the Red Bangle Award annually to a woman who “by her life and accomplishment demonstrates the indomitable eloquence of the human spirit.” Inaugurated in 2014\, the award recognizes women leaders globally who share WEP’s vision and inspire its students\, young Indian women\, to higher goals. \nThis year’s recipients\, Kalyani Subramanyam\, CEO of Maitrayana Charity Foundation\, and Meenu Vadera\, Founder of Azad Foundation and Sakha Consulting Wings\, each embody the spirit of the Red Bangle Award through their deep personal commitment and sustained professional work on issues of gender equality. Kalyani uses sport\, life skills education\, and leadership development to empower adolescent girls and young women to access their rights and achieve their potential. Meenu supports poor women to gain “livelihoods with dignity” by creating safe employment options for women professional drivers. \nKalyani and Meenu join Zoë Timms\, WEP’s Founder and Executive Director\, in a discussion of their personal journeys building organizations working towards gender equality. Young women of each organization also join to share stories of their own. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to high school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, adult learners\, and anyone interested in learning about inspiring global projects promoting gender equality. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nZoë Timms\, Founder and Executive Director of Women’s Education Project\, first went to Hyderabad\, India in 1996 as a student of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Year-in-India Program. There\, she was introduced to educational\, grassroots NGOs\, helping former girl child laborers study for the first time. Later\, in 2001-2004\, directing the Wisconsin program in Madurai\, Tamil Nadu\, Zoë worked with a young woman whose dream to obtain an MBA and enter a career in finance was blocked by serious family illness and debt. Zoë realized there were countless ambitious young women in similar circumstances. She thought about the obstacles they faced and the steps it would take to remove them. The idea of creating a center where young women could meet\, develop skills\, focus their ambitions\, and expand their awareness of life’s possibilities was born. WEP’s first center opened in Madurai in 2002. This was followed by Hyderabad in 2007 and Kadapa in 2012. In 2016\, WEP-India was established in Bangalore with its own board and in-country director. Zoë was awarded the University of Wisconsin’s Forward Under 40 Award and Dana Hall School’s Distinguished Alumna Award. \n \nKalyani Subramanyam\, CEO at the Maitrayana Charity Foundation\, has 25 years of experience working on issues of HIV and sexuality. Prior to her work in Maitrayana\, she worked for 18 years at The Naz Foundation (India) Trust. As a strong advocate for women’s rights\, she has been responsible for the development of the Young People’s Initiative\, a women’s empowerment initiative that uses sport\, life skills education\, and leadership development to empower adolescent girls and young women to access their rights and achieve their potential. The YPI has reached out to more than 130\,000 girls across the country. \nIn 2017\, Kalyani was honored with the Goal Lifetime Achievement Award for her commitment as a pioneer to providing safe spaces for girls to play and participate in life skills education. Kalyani is a member of UNICEF’s International Safeguarding Children in Sport Advisory Board. Her experience and understanding of women’s empowerment have enabled her to serve as the NGO representative on Standard Chartered Bank and its subsidiaries Internal Committee (IC) for the POSH policy. She is a Vital Voices Lead Fellow and an alumnus of the Dasra Leadership Program.\n \n \nMeenu Vadera is the Founder of Azad Foundation\, a social enterprise that supports resource-poor women to gain “livelihoods with dignity.” Meenu also is the Founder of Sakha Consulting Wings\, a unique social enterprise that creates safe employment options for women professional drivers. For more than 30 years\, Meenu has been a grassroots worker\, trainer\, implementer\, and leader. She has been involved in development initiatives as the Country Director in ActionAid Uganda (1998-2003). In India\, she has also led an innovative initiative of Aagaz Academy-Schools of Leadership for elected women panchayat leaders. She has written and published many articles on women’s rights and has been the recipient of multiple awards including the 2018 International Inspiration Award by IBM iX everywoman in Travel Awards and was featured amongst the Seven Women Changing the World for Good in 2019. Sakha Consulting Wings received an Emerging Social Enterprises recognition in 2018 by the Shared Value Initiative under her leadership. \n \nRecent alumnae from Women’s Education Project’s Leadership Academies will join the panel to discuss their experience at WEP and their paths to careers of their own choosing. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt Women’s Education Project (WEP)\, young women ages 15 to 24 attend an experiential\, vision expanding program to gain knowledge\, skills and a broad understanding of their opportunities. As self-reliant and confident leaders\, these young women make positive change for themselves\, their families and communities and informed choices to earn in careers of their own choosing. To do this\, WEP supports NGO partners with an incubator program for female grassroots leaders\, to provide young women in their areas a community-rooted\, locally resourced\, holistic curriculum: the Leadership Academy.
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CATEGORIES:Career Education,Character Education,Equity,Global Education,Leadership/Administration,Women and Girls' Leadership
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SUMMARY:Nurturing Digital Well-Being in K-12 Schools Through Collaborative Family Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tali Horowitz\, Director\, Education Outreach\, Common Sense Education; Jasmine Hood Miller\, Director\, Family and Community Engagement\, Common Sense Media; and Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr. Regional Manager\, Midwest\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDigital well-being requires a whole-community approach! View this edWebinar with Common Sense’s Jasmine Hood Miller and Tali Horowitz to explore nurturing genuine family/school partnerships. \nThey review new resources teachers can share with families to help students build digital agency and reinforce their understanding of the relationship between thoughts\, feelings\, and behaviors. Learn strategies for identifying and reframing tech use to support positive media habits at home and at school\, and leave with tools to build a sustained partnership that supports students in navigating the digital landscape with resilience and balance. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nTali Horowitz is the East Coast Education Outreach Director at Common Sense Education\, where she works with educators and families to empower kids to meaningfully harness the power of media and technology for learning and life. She partners with state-level organizations\, school districts\, and community organizations to help integrate Common Sense Education resources. She provides educational leadership through consultation with school districts\, professional development (both in person and virtual)\, and conference presentations. Tali has been an educator for 20 years. Her passions include helping educators and families effectively navigate the digital world and building cultural competency. She has worked in a variety of educational settings\, including as an elementary school teacher in the New York City Department of Education and the San Francisco Unified School District. In 2013\, she received a Fulbright Fellowship to research culturally responsive pedagogy in New Zealand. In her free time\, she loves face-to-face interactions with friends and family. \n \nJasmine Hood Miller is the Director of Family Engagement and Partnerships at Common Sense Media. With a background in marketing and media\, she joined Common Sense in 2010 and leads content strategy and implementation of the organization’s family outreach efforts\, with a particular emphasis on addressing the unique experiences and concerns of BIPOC families raising kids in a digital world. Jasmine holds a BA in communications from Temple University\, is a former board member of the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)\, and is passionate about amplifying marginalized voices and stories in children’s media. When she’s not trying to find fun ways to keep her three young children happy and healthy\, Jasmine enjoys spending time with family\, DIY projects\, traveling\, and being a plant (and fur) parent. \n \nAs Sr. Regional Manager\, Jennifer Ehehalt designs and delivers high-quality professional development opportunities for educators across the country. She spotlights thought leaders by creating and moderating conversations on timely topics relevant to digital teaching and learning. When attending Jennifer’s edWeb sessions\, participants know they’ll leave with concrete strategies from the field\, including how to build a positive school culture\, how to use straightforward templates to guide challenging conversations\, and family engagement implementation ideas. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20231204/
CATEGORIES:Culture of Belonging,Digital Citizenship,Family and Community Engagement,Social-Emotional Learning
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SUMMARY:The Future of Summative Assessment: A Statewide Approach to Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Krystal Smith\, Education Innovation Manager\, Montana Office of Public Instruction; Dr. Julie Murgel\, Chief Program Officer\, Montana Office of Public Instruction; Khaled Ismail\, Principal\, Education First; and Ashley Eden\, Senior Vice President\, State Partnerships\, Business Development and Policy\, New Meridian \nSponsored by New Meridian \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nFor many educators and administrators\, summative assessment—the end-of-year test that measures student understanding of grade-level expectations—is a time-consuming process that provides data too late to meaningfully impact student learning. The good news—there is a better way and states like Montana are leading the charge with new assessment systems that solve these challenges. \nJoin us for an informative edLeader Panel that explores the groundbreaking developments in assessments that have recently unfolded in Montana\, including the recent approval of their Field-Testing Flexibility Waiver. You learn about Montana’s Alternative Student Testing Pilot which provides real-time insights into student performance throughout the year while also providing a summative measure of grade-level standards mastery. The combination of diagnostic data on student learning throughout the year and a final summative score promises to reduce overall testing time by eliminating the need for a final end-of-year test. \nThis edLeader Panel unlocks your understanding of the options for prioritizing assessments that support classroom learning throughout the year\, while also meeting end-of-year accountability measures. You gain insights into the benefits and implications of the future of summative assessment\, including its impact on student engagement\, teacher empowerment\, and the overall quality of education. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKrystal Smith is the Education Innovation Manager at the Office of Public Instruction\, bringing a wealth of experience to her role. Her journey began as a dedicated fourth- to eighth-grade educator\, followed by a successful stint as a collegiate coach. Recognizing the potential of technology in education\, she transitioned into a digital learning coach role. In her latest position as a state interim accreditation director\, Krystal played a key role in identifying how high educational standards can support the revised statewide accreditation process. \nIn her current capacity\, Krystal leverages her varied experiences to drive innovation in education across the state. Her diverse background\, blending teaching\, coaching\, technology\, and accreditation\, uniquely equips her to understand and tackle the multifaceted challenges facing the education system. Krystal is committed to enhancing educational experiences for students\, teachers\, and institutions\, making a lasting impact on the field. \n \nDr. Julie Murgel is the Chief Program Officer for the Montana Office of Public Instruction. Dr. Murgel leads the operations for educational programs within the agency. She uses a data-driven approach to guide her work and passion for innovation while cultivating leadership and empowerment in others. While supporting each program\, Dr. Murgel strives toward exceptional learning opportunities for all Montana students. \nSince graduating from Carroll College in 1993 with a bachelor’s in education\, Dr. Murgel has dedicated her professional life to educating children. She earned her Master of Arts in education with an emphasis on curriculum and instruction in 1999 from Regis University and a Doctor of Philosophy in educational administration and policy studies from the University of Denver in 2011. A native of Montana\, in June 2018\, Dr. Murgel retired from Denver Public Schools and moved to Helena with her husband\, Ryan\, and daughters Emily and Jordan.  \n \nKhaled Ismail supports leaders in school districts and CMOs\, state agencies\, and funder collaboratives with a focus on instructional alignment\, academic strategy\, assessment\, and accountability systems. Before joining Education First\, Khaled worked in the Chief of Academic Supports Office at the School District of Philadelphia\, the eighth-largest district in the country. Khaled has also served the students and families of the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, Northwestern University\, and Chicago Public Schools. His experience navigating public education as an immigrant and first-generation student\, educator\, and leader has shaped his passion for collaborating and innovating with communities to solve for and eliminate institutional barriers to educational equity. Khaled earned a Bachelor of Arts from Northern Illinois University in political science and gender studies\, a Master of Science in higher education administration and policy from Northwestern University\, and a Master of Arts in urban education leadership from The Broad Center.  \n  \nAshley Eden leads sales strategy\, account management\, and policy for New Meridian. Utilizing her previous experience as a Deputy Secretary and Chief of Staff for a State Department of Education\, she works to support current state partners\, identify new sales opportunities\, and manage relations involving various decision makers at the state level. Ashley\, a former triathlete\, trained for her role at New Meridian in one the most rigorous proving grounds in the country: the U.S. Senate\, where she spent years working on—often writing—some of the most important education bills passed in the last decade. \nAfter earning a B.S. in public administration from the University of Arizona\, Ashley spent time in the healthcare industry. But it wasn’t long before she found herself in the nation’s capital\, working on education issues in the Senate. Ashley’s experience working with federal and state assessment policies helps New Meridian understand customer needs at a foundational level. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nNew Meridian is an assessment design and development company committed to advancing equity in education by developing assessments that focus on the skills that matter: critical thinking\, problem solving\, and effective communication. Data from our assessments enable educators to be more responsive to students’ learning needs to ensure all students have the opportunity to master critical grade-level learning standards and graduate prepared for future success. \n\n \n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20231130/
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Data and Analytics,Leadership/Administration,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Key Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Educators of Color
DESCRIPTION:Presented by LaCreasha Stille\, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources\, Gainesville Independent School District (TX); Jeannie Aversa\, Executive Director of Recruitment\, Selection and Retention\, Syracuse City School District (NY); Dr. Peter Leida\, Partnership Manager\, Insight Education Group; and Crystal Hercules\, Senior Associate\, Insight Education Group \nSponsored by Insight Education Group \nWatch the RecordingListen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nOver the past five years\, the Empowering Educators to Excel (E3) networked improvement community\, comprised of four school districts (Colonial\, Decatur\, Marion\, and Gainesville)\, has transformed their recruitment and retention strategies with remarkable success. \nIn a parallel network established three years ago\, IGNITE\, four additional districts (Jackson\, Syracuse\, Greenville\, and Palm Beach) have collaboratively worked towards enhancing their systems for educator recruitment and retention. \nThe impact of these paradigm-shifting initiatives is evident in the increased number of educators from diverse backgrounds in each district. The establishment of sustainable partnerships and pipelines promises to shape the educator workforce of each of these districts. In this edLeader Panel\, two district leaders and two educational experts deeply immersed in this work share their experiences in revitalizing recruitment and retention strategies through research\, innovation\, and collaborative efforts. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and district human resources professionals. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLaCreasha Stille is the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for Gainesville ISD. LaCreasha is a distinguished educator with 30 years of experience in education. Her dedication to student achievement has been a lifelong commitment. She started her educational career as a paraprofessional and spent ten years teaching students at the elementary\, middle\, and high school levels. She has taught special education\, English as a second language\, ESOL\, and English I\, and was an assistant volleyball and softball coach. LaCreasha also has experience teaching higher education with the University of Phoenix. \nFor the last 20 years\, she has been supporting students\, families\, and educational professionals as an assistant principal and principal in Crowley ISD\, Andrews ISD\, and most recently\, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD. LaCreasha has a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from East Texas State University and a Master of Education degree in educational leadership from Texas Christian University. She is also a proud GHS alum. Her educational background and personal experiences have helped shape her philosophy of education. LaCreasha believes all students are capable of learning at the highest level possible and our educational system will provide our children with the skills needed to be successful in our global economy. \n \nJeannie Aversa has been serving as an educator for 34 years\, working for NYS in the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities\, the Enlarged School District of Troy\, and since 1996\, in the Syracuse City School District. Previously\, she was a teacher\, building administrator\, Director of Staff Effectiveness\, and now Executive Director of Recruitment\, Selection\, and Retention. Jeannie currently is responsible for all work around intentional recruiting and retaining staff\, particularly those of Color to reflect the diversity of our student population. She has helped to create partnerships with various colleges and universities (Syracuse University\, SUNY Oswego\, SUNY Cortland\, Le Moyne College and Onondaga Community College) to build pipelines for career and promotional opportunities for staff. She has also managed several NYS and US Department of Education grants with Education Partners through Insight Education Grant\, Public Impact\, and Education First to provide diversifying teacher leader positions and building leadership capacity from within. \nJeannie has been a recent past board member for the SCSD Educational Foundation\, SCSD Together We Can (initiative for faith-based communities to provide support within the schools) and is currently a member/mentor of the Fellowship of Women Christian Athletes and Links\, Inc. Jeannie serves as an Adjunct Professor at Le Moyne College in the Educational Leadership Program. She is active in the Syracuse community at large and enjoys spending time with her family (Mom and 6 siblings) and Blessings (Nicholas\, Paul\, and Sam) attending Syracuse University sporting events\, watching sunrises/sunsets\, traveling and enjoying nature. Jeannie loves to laugh and have fun with the special people she has in her life. \n \nDr. Pete Leida is a dedicated Partnership Manager at Insight Education Group\, specializing in strategic planning\, recruitment and retention\, and leadership coaching for school districts. With an impressive background in education leadership\, Dr. Leida brings a wealth of experience to his current role. Before joining Insight\, Dr. Leida held the position of Deputy Superintendent at the Colonial School District in Delaware. In this capacity\, he played a pivotal role in the successful implementation of the Empowering Educators to Excel Grant\, while also providing crucial support to the Curriculum & Instruction and Schools Divisions. \nDr. Leida‘s extensive career in education includes serving as the Director of Schools\, where he focused on leadership development\, support\, and evaluation of school leaders. Over 11 years\, he held positions as an elementary assistant and principal in three different schools\, all within the Colonial School District. His educational journey began as an elementary and special education teacher\, demonstrating his deep commitment to the field. In addition to his impactful work\, Dr. Leida shares his knowledge as an adjunct instructor at Wilmington University\, further contributing to the development of future education leaders. His wealth of experience and dedication to educational excellence make him an invaluable asset in his role as a Partnership Manager.  \n \nCrystal Hercules is a Senior Associate at Insight Education Group\, specializing in service delivery. With a strong commitment to educational excellence\, she provides vital support to school districts in the areas of educator effectiveness\, recruitment and retention\, equity audits\, and strategic planning. Crystal’s journey in education began as a dedicated classroom teacher\, serving students from kindergarten to sixth grade. Her passion for educational equity led her to become the Founding Program Manager of a non-profit organization in Wilmington\, DE. In this role\, she played a key part in bridging the gap between community leaders and educators\, ensuring a high-quality educational experience for local students. \nFollowing this\, Crystal took on the role of managing operations and teacher development for an AmeriCorps program\, further expanding her impact in the education sector. Most recently\, she served as a school leader in Philadelphia\, where her focus on data analysis\, instructional coaching\, and professional development was instrumental in driving student achievement. Crystal’s core belief is that all students deserve enriching educational experiences that cater to their academic and social-emotional needs. Her diverse experience and dedication make her a valuable asset in the pursuit of educational excellence. \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 \nFor over two decades\, Insight Education Group has been committed to partnering with education leaders in their pursuit of transformative change. We empower leaders with the strategic vision and confidence to lead bold initiatives\, providing the embedded support required to drive meaningful change. \nOur seasoned team has worked extensively with schools\, districts\, charter management organizations\, and state education agencies\, addressing their most pressing challenges. With backgrounds as former teachers\, school leaders\, and high-level district and state administrators\, we bring a unique understanding of the complexities\, nuances\, and opportunities associated with change implementation. We are experts in forging close partnerships that allow us to provide practical solutions that promote equity and academic achievement for all.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20231130/
CATEGORIES:Equity,Leadership/Administration
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SUMMARY:The Secret to a Positive School Culture? Ask the Kids in the Hall
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kirsten Weigert\, Culture Coach\, Sun Valley Middle and High Schools\, Union County Public Schools (NC); and Britt White\, VP of Sales and Customer Success\, SmartPass\nModerated by Jim McVety\, Managing Partner\, First Step Advisors \nSponsored by SmartPass \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs school leaders look for ways to improve student engagement\, instructional quality\, and foster an ever-improving culture of learning\, they are turning their attention to the classroom and all the spaces that impact students. That’s why digital hall passes are becoming the unexpected linchpin for school culture and climate. Find out how schools are using new technology to improve student movement and create better student outcomes. \nViewers: \n\nDiscover the connection between student movement on campus and school culture\nGet practical strategies for building and maintaining a positive school culture\nIdentify tools that support these efforts\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKirsten Weigert has over 20 years’ experience in education in various areas and states. She began her education career in Delaware at the elementary level as a special education teacher and an educational diagnostician. She left Delaware in 2014 and worked for the New Jersey Department of Education as a School Climate Specialist assisting schools throughout the state to improve school climate. In 2020 she moved to North Carolina where she became a Culture Coach for Union County Public Schools. \nAll of her roles in education have always guided her to help schools become places where students want to be and not places where students have to be. Her current role allows her to use various tools to engage students and teachers in meaningful conversations and help them succeed. Walking into any school building you should feel welcome and that all staff there believe in the students and their futures. \n \nBritt White is the VP of Sales and Customer Success for SmartPass. If you ask her what her superpower is\, she will say without hesitation\, “My superpower is getting people excited about whatever I am excited about.” When she combined her enthusiasm for growth and team building with her educational background and experience\, it became evident that her ideal niche was in educational technology. She loves being able to change the lives of principals every day by being a part of a product that takes the sting out of student movement on campus so principals can focus on the really important stuff—their staff and students. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nJim McVety is Senior Partner of First Step Advisors. A lifelong advocate for innovation in education\, Jim brings with him 20+ years of research and analysis experience. Jim has hosted numerous webinars\, expert panels\, and keynote presentations during his career\, and his focus is on building the capacity of service organizations to better support educators and students. \nJoin the Creating a Positive School Climate 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. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nCreated by a public high school assistant principal and two of his students\, SmartPass arose from the need to limit disruptions and problematic behaviors in school hallways. It’s this background that guides our mission to make student movement on campus easier and less stressful\, while also improving student safety. \nStudents spend critical instructional time in hallways. SmartPass helps control the flow of students in your hallways and ensure they get the most out of the school day thanks to features like Emergency Mode\, Encounter Prevention\, Flex Time scheduling\, student-level customizations\, and always-free digital IDs. Over 10\,000 principals and school leaders use SmartPass for hall passes\, ID Cards\, advisory periods\, pull-out interventions\, counseling sessions\, and more.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20231129/
CATEGORIES:Digital Learning,School Culture/Climate,Student Achievement,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Biliteracy: Nurturing School English While Honoring Home Language in Linguistically Diverse Learners
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Almitra L. Berry\, Ed.D.\, CEO\, Author\, Consultant\, and Podcast Host\, ALBerry Consulting\, Inc.\nModerated by Dori Veto\, VP of Product Marketing and Engagement\, Perfection Learning \nSponsored by Perfection 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 enriching edWebinar\, Dr. Almitra L. Berry invites educators and school leaders to delve into the realm of emergent bilingual learners\, offering invaluable insights and practical approaches. The primary goal of this presentation is to equip viewers with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster bilingualism and biliteracy while supporting speakers of diverse world\, tribal\, and sociocultural languages. Learning objectives include: \n\nUnderstand the concept of emergent bilingualism and its significance in education\nExplore the developmental trajectory of bilingualism and biliteracy\nAcquire strategies for effective engagement and instruction for emergent bilingual learners at various stages of English language development\nLearn innovative methods for delivering content instruction in linguistically diverse classrooms\nDiscover techniques to promote active participation and engagement among emergent bilingual learners\n\nThis edWebinar provides viewers with a comprehensive understanding of how to nurture bilingualism in students of diverse linguistic backgrounds. By viewing\, you gain practical insights\, tips\, and strategies that can be immediately applied in your educational context. Embrace the potential of every bilingual learner in your classroom and contribute to a more equitable and inclusive education system. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Almitra L. Berry is a nationally recognized motivational speaker\, author\, and consultant on the topic of culturally and linguistically diverse learners in America’s K-12 education system. She is an advisor-contributor to Perfection Learning’s Connections Literature multilingual supports. Her works focus on equity and academic achievement for culturally and linguistically diverse learners. Dr. Berry hosts the award-winning podcast Educational Equity Emancipation. Her book\, Effecting Change for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners\, and numerous other articles focus on educational equity and instructional practices. \nA graduate of University of California\, Davis\, Dr. Berry has worked with leaders and systems throughout the United States\, Canada\, and the Caribbean. She’s presented at scores of national and international conferences on equity\, leadership\, curriculum reform\, and meeting the needs of historically underserved and marginalized learners. She calls upon educators and educational leaders to evaluate policy\, curricula\, instruction\, supervision\, and professional learning with a lens focused on equity. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDori Veto is the VP of Product Marketing and Engagement at Perfection Learning. Her career started in the classroom as a high school English teacher. Her 20+ year career in education has been dedicated to supplemental educational services\, product development\, and marketing for K-12 literacy programs used across the country. Dori holds a Bachelor of Arts in English education from Iowa State University and a Master of Education from the University of Illinois Chicago. She is passionate about literacy initiatives to help all children reach their potential. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Helping ELL\, ESL\, and Bilingual Students Succeed community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\nFounded by two educators in 1926\, Perfection Learning® has been a leader and innovator in literature and language arts since its inception. By focusing on affordable\, flexible solutions that can be “perfectly” customized to each classroom\, Perfection Learning has enabled generations of teachers to help all students reach their potential. \nAbout Mastery Education – For over 30 years\, the Measuring Up suite of print and digital solutions has helped teachers improve student performance through diagnostic assessments\, targeted skill instruction\, and personalized practice.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ell20231128/
CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,Culturally Responsive Teaching,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Literacy
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