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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.
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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 
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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.
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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.
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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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SUMMARY:Balancing Virtual and In-Person Learning: Moving Along the Hybrid Spectrum Towards a Student-Centered Future
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Amanda Pelukas\, Virtual Academy Coordinator 1-8\, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (MI); Rachel Babcock\, Co-Founder and Co-Director\, MAP Academy (MA); and Megan Hanley\, Executive Director of School Design\, ASU Preparatory Academy (AZ)\nModerated by Nate Kellogg\, Partner\, The Learning Accelerator \nSponsored by The Learning Accelerator \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs brick-and-mortar schools adopt more flexible practices and virtual schools create more opportunities for in-person learning\, the “hybrid spectrum” is emerging as a key component of the future of student-centered learning. Schools are shifting away from the extremes of this hybrid spectrum—fully in-person synchronous learning on one end and fully virtual asynchronous learning on the other—to meet the needs of their students\, respond to parent demand\, and ensure access to engaging\, effective\, and equitable instruction no matter the school type. \nView this edWebinar to hear from school leaders who have shifted along the hybrid spectrum to meet the needs of their school communities. You leave with actionable resources and tangible examples for shifting along the hybrid spectrum. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nWith over 20 years in education\, Amanda Pelukas has been both a classroom teacher and program coordinator of virtual learning. Spending the first 10 years of her career teaching high school English\, she took a summer position teaching online. She quickly realized that students could find success outside of brick and mortar. In 2016\, Amanda started the first virtual program within her suburban Detroit public school district. The online program grew quickly under her leadership with over 200 high school students. In the fall of 2020\, she accepted the position of Virtual Academy Coordinator in the Plymouth-Canton Community School District and began the task of developing a virtual academy in the midst of a pandemic. Over the past three years\, she transformed emergency remote learning into a successful hybrid-learning program where the students are thriving. She is passionate about finding alternate pathways of learning for students.  \n \nRachel Babcock is Co-founder and Co-director of Map Academy Charter School in Plymouth\, Massachusetts. As a school founder\, Rachel has expertise in new school design\, competency-based assessment\, administration\, dropout prevention and reengagement\, alternative pathways\, career-development education\, social-emotional learning\, literacy intervention\, and building rapport and cultivating change with high-risk adolescents. Rachel has 15 years of instructional experience as a middle and high school ELA teacher\, and is also an experienced instructional coach and literacy intervention specialist. Throughout her career\, Rachel has been an advocate for high-risk youth. She has always been passionate about creating school environments where all students can thrive. Rachel holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rochester and a master’s degree from Boston University. Rachel earned National Board Certification as an English teacher\, and is MA certified as a High School Principal. Rachel also serves on DESE’s guiding coalition for the Massachusetts Dropout Prevention and Reengagement Network. \n \nMegan Hanley is the Executive Director of School Design at ASU Prep. In this role\, Megan helps to lead the innovation teams at ASU Prep including the Next Generation Coordinators\, AZVTI and Professional Development teams\, Microschools\, Khan World School\, and STEM-related projects. Megan has over 15 years of experience in the field of education\, covering Pre-K–12th grade\, having worked as a teacher\, family advocate\, program manager\, educational and admissions coordinator\, and assistant principal. Originally from Tempe\, Arizona\, Megan attended George Washington University where she received her bachelor’s in arts and George Mason University where she received her master’s in education. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nNate Kellogg is a Partner at The Learning Accelerator\, specializing in inclusive innovation and design. Prior to joining TLA\, Nate served as the Director of Personalized Learning for ReNEW Schools\, a charter network in New Orleans. Nate also organized teacher professional development across the city of New Orleans through collaborative professional learning\, including co-founding New Schools for New Orleans’ Personalized Learning Teacher Fellowship. Before joining ReNEW\, Nate spent six years teaching in public\, charter\, and independent schools\, beginning as a Teach For America corps member in DC Public Schools. Nate earned his bachelor’s degree in rhetoric from Bates College and his master’s degree in special education from George Mason University. Nate serves as a board member for Rooted School New Orleans. He recently moved with his wife and their son to Middletown\, RI\, leaving their beloved New Orleans to be closer to family. \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\n \nThe Learning Accelerator (TLA) is building a world in which each student receives the effective\, engaging\, and equitable education they need to reach their full and unique potential. \n\n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/onlinelearning20231128/
CATEGORIES:Blended Learning,Equity,Hybrid Learning,Online Learning,Student Agency and Voice
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SUMMARY:Literacy With the "Why": How Connecting Literacy and Career Can Transform Kids’ Futures
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. David Miyashiro\, Superintendent\, Cajon Valley Union School District (CA); Ed Hidalgo\, Career Development Advisor\, Educators Cooperative; Saki Dodelson\, CEO and Founder\, Beable Education; and Dr. Susan Gertler\, Co-Founder and Chief Academic Officer\, Beable Education\nModerated by Dr. Donna Wright\, Retired School Superintendent\, and Education Planner and Consultant \nSponsored by Beable \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 kids come to know their “why”—their interests\, values\, strengths\, and aspirations—education takes on new meaning and achievement takes flight. In this edLeader Panel\, you hear from superintendent Dr. David Miyashiro and career development expert Ed Hidalgo about how Cajon Valley USD and other districts are providing career exploration based on kids’ interests—the most significant predictor of success—while at the same time building the literacy skills required by students’ jobs of choice. David and Ed are also joined by the founders of Beable\, the platform Cajon Valley and districts nationwide are using to enable the literacy-to-career connection in school\, after school\, and at home. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. David Miyashiro is a forward-thinking education leader skilled at creating and sustaining a culture of trust and innovation with a 25-year career successfully modernizing learning approaches\, education models\, and school district capabilities in Southern California. As a digital pioneer\, he has navigated districts into the high-tech era\, delivering numerous innovation “firsts\,” for which he has garnered professional honors. Those include Superintendent of the Year\, Acceptance into the League of Innovative Schools (Digital Promise)\, and K-12 Dive’s 2022 District of the Year. Districts under his leadership have also won awards\, such as the California School Boards Association’s Golden Bell Award\, the National School Boards Association’s Magna Award for Digital Learning\, and the California Distinguished Schools Award. Dr. Miyashiro has a doctorate in educational leadership and policy from UCLA\, an MA in education technology and curriculum from Grand Canyon University\, and a BA from CSULB. \n \nEd Hidalgo is a well-known speaker\, trainer\, and advisor for school districts and edtech firms. He’s an expert in transforming schools to integrate career-related teaching and learning and helping students develop a vision of their hoped-for future possible selves. With over 25 years of experience in corporate human resources\, higher education\, and K-12 public schools\, he’s a trusted voice in education and career development. \n \nSaki Dodelson is the Founder and CEO of Beable\, the Life-Ready Literacy Company\, and one of today’s true visionaries in education. Prior to launching Beable\, Saki was the Founder and CEO of the pioneering company that introduced online differentiated learning and patented its breakthrough methodology. Over the past two decades\, Saki and her team helped more than six million preK-12 students significantly accelerate reading gains. Now\, with Beable\, Saki is building on this unprecedented foundation of success to more directly connect literacy to life readiness and to the skills all students need to unlock economic opportunity and lifelong success in a changing world. Saki has been named one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 50 Women Entrepreneurs and is a recipient of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Influencers in Education in 2018 and 2019\, Saki is a trusted thought leader and partner to districts nationwide because she always puts the needs of kids and their educators first. \n \nSusan Gertler\, Ph.D. is Co-Founder and Chief Academic Officer at Beable. Dr. Gertler has been developing differentiated curricula in the preK-12 and adult education markets for over 25 years\, leveraging her expertise in education and psychology to provide for the unique needs of every learner. Dr. Gertler brings to Beable a proven track record of innovation\, putting theory into effective practice by recognizing the value offered by every stakeholder—student\, teacher\, school and district administrator\, parent\, community member—and creating the content and methodologies to magnify their contributions. Dr. Gertler collaborates with industry experts to build blended learning opportunities\, focusing on how every student can demonstrate success through a combination of independent learning and targeted support. Dr. Gertler’s vision is instrumental to the success of Beable. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Donna Wright has served in many roles in her 40-plus-year career as an educator. She has positively influenced the educational field as a classroom teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, assistant superintendent\, and deputy director. Prior to being named the Superintendent of Schools for Wilson County (TN) in 2014\, served as an Assistant Superintendent in Williamson County and Deputy Superintendent in Knox County Schools in Tennessee. \nDr. Wright earned her doctorate in leadership studies from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She has been published in numerous educational journals\, invited to present at national and state conferences\, and has served as an adjunct professor at various institutions of higher learning. Although Dr. Wright recently retired from K-12 public education\, she continues to support and consult with colleagues and school districts around the country. Currently\, she serves as the AASA Lead Superintendent directing the National Women’s Leadership Consortium and collaborates with public school districts around the country.\n \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Real World Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nBeable is the Life-Ready Literacy Company. Its groundbreaking Life-Ready Literacy System intertwines social-emotional growth with literacy acceleration in core content areas\, career exposure\, and ACT/SAT prep. Powered by the BeableIQ automation engine\, Beable provides the first multi-dimensional solution connecting literacy to life readiness and\, ultimately\, to lifelong success for K-12 students.
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CATEGORIES:College and Career Readiness,Leadership/Administration,Literacy,Real World Literacy
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SUMMARY:Shared Reading: A Bridge to Independence for Primary to Intermediate Readers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Chrisie Moritz\, Literacy Consultant\, Heinemann Publishing \nSponsored by Heinemann \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDuring shared reading\, you and your students read aloud an enlarged version of an engaging text that provides opportunities for your students to expand their reading competencies. From learning initial concepts of print to navigating complex text structures and crafting techniques\, shared reading offers readers across grade levels the opportunity to step up together into more challenging texts. \nIn this edWebinar\, we learn more about how to use shared reading as an instructional tool for: \n\nJoining play and work\nConnecting language and print\nExploring genres and forms\nNavigating craft techniques and text features\nMoving from community support to independence\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders of the elementary grades. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nChrisie Moritz is a National Board Certified Educational Consultant based out of Vienna\, Virginia. She has over 20 years of experience in public education in Virginia and North Carolina. Throughout her career\, she has worked as a literacy coach\, district trainer of literacy coaches\, and intervention teacher. In addition to teaching at the elementary school level\, Chrisie has served as an adjunct faculty member at George Mason University and East Carolina University and co-authored the book Powerful Book Introductions: Leading with Meaning for Deeper Thinking. \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 \nProviding educators with professional development books\, curricular resources and services. Innovative\, research-based best practices for student-centered inquiry-based classrooms. Trusted for 40 years.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20231128/
CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills,Student Agency and Voice
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SUMMARY:Why Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging Matter with the Science of Reading
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sam Deffes\, M.Ed.\, Professional Learning Literacy Advisor\, Learning Without Tears; and Yasmin Lynch\, M.A.\, Bilingual National Presenter\, Learning Without Tears \nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nTo support all children in becoming proficient readers\, it is imperative that the classroom environment and literacy instruction is inclusive\, diverse\, and equitable so that all students and families feel like they belong. This interactive and engaging edWebinar is designed to equip PreK-3 teachers with the knowledge and practical strategies to create an equitable literacy environment and an inclusive teaching and learning practice that aligns with the Science of Reading. \nLearning outcomes include: \n\nDefine diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and belonging and why culturally responsive educational practices are important in literacy\nCreate a diverse\, equitable\, inclusive\, literacy-rich environment where all students and families feel like they belong\nApply practical strategies to ensure equitable literacy instruction that embraces diversity and promotes inclusion and belonging that aligns with the Science of Reading\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-3 teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSam Deffes has been an educator for over 16 years. She began her career at SP Livingston Elementary in Duval County and taught grades K-4 where she led the MTSS team. She also served Duval County as a reading coach and district literacy specialist. Sam is an accomplished professional development facilitator\, coach\, and content developer. She received her master’s degree from the University of Florida with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction in Reading. Sam lives in Middleburg\, FL with her husband and two beautiful children. She is currently a Literacy Advisor for Learning Without Tears. \n \nYasmin Lynch is a passionate educator and professional development facilitator. Yasmin earned a master’s in early childhood education from California State University\, Northridge and a bachelor’s in political science from University of California\, Los Angeles. Yasmin’s passion for education was sparked in her hometown of Los Angeles after serving homeless children and their families at an after-school program\, where she saw visible disparities across racial\, ethnic\, socioeconomic\, gender\, and neighborhood zip code lines. She began her career as a classroom teacher and later moved into the roles of early interventionist\, state policy specialist\, and school administrator. In addition\, she is experienced in the development and facilitation of professional learning for educators including district and school administrators\, mental health professionals\, and law enforcement. Yasmin currently serves as a professional learning consultant and a Bilingual National Presenter with Learning Without Tears. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Foundational Literacy Skills community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Without Tears’ mission in today’s changing learning landscape is to ensure that the path to student success remains simple and fun. We provide child-friendly\, hands-on\, innovative instruction for early learning\, handwriting\, keyboarding\, and writing strategies\, and our programs reach more than 31 million students in Pre-K through fifth grade.
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CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,Equity,Literacy,PreK-K Programs,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Human Trafficking Prevention Education in Schools
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Monica Dominguez\, Coordinator of School Counseling\, Socorro Independent School District (TX); Cynthia Cook\, Education Manager\, 3Strands Global Foundation; Charisma De Los Reyes\, Program Coordinator\, San Diego County Office of Education; and Ashlie Bryant\, CEO and Co-Founder\, 3Strands Global Foundation \nSponsored by 3Strands Global Foundation \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. \nHuman trafficking\, an abhorrent crime\, has infiltrated all 50 states\, even our schools\, where students are at risk. The post-pandemic era witnessed a surge in the distribution of child sexual abuse material\, exploitation\, and human trafficking\, necessitating our immediate attention. Schools\, traditionally safe havens for children\, are best suited to combat this issue through prevention education. \nIn the past year\, 13 states mandated training for school staff and awareness education for students on human trafficking. We invite you to learn from those who have successfully implemented prevention education in their districts. This edLeader Panel empowers you to recognize human trafficking\, understand vital terminology\, overcome potential barriers to identifying exploitation\, and embrace trauma-informed responses. We also explore behavioral signs in students\, red flags\, and the significance of protocols\, training\, and implementation for success within our school communities. \nLeading this expert panel is Ashlie Bryant\, CEO and Co-founder of 3Strands Global Foundation. She’s joined by Monica Dominguez\, Coordinator of School Counseling at Socorro ISD\, Charisma De Los Reyes\, Program Manager at the San Diego County Office of Education\, and Cynthia Cook\, Education Manager at 3Strands. Join us in safeguarding our schools and protecting our children. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school counselors\, and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMonica Dominguez is the District Coordinator of School Counseling in the Socorro ISD in El Paso\, Texas. She has been an educator for over 19 years and is dedicated to using knowledge and skills to support her colleagues in providing comprehensive school counseling programs to improve the lives and achievement of students. Monica received her Bachelor of Science degree in social psychology from Park University and her master’s degree in counseling from Sul Ross State University. \nMonica is a proud member of the Lone Star State School Counselor’s Association and the American School Counselor’s Association. She serves as the Chair of the LSSSCA School Counselor of the Year Committee and a Co-chair of the Lone Star Award Committee. In 2012 Monica was named Texas Elementary School Counselor of the Year and in 2014 was a national finalist for the ASCA’s School Counselor of the Year. In 2021 her counseling program was the recipient of the RAMP (Recognized ASCA Model Program) award for an outstanding\, data-driven\, comprehensive program. \n \nCynthia Cook joined 3Strands Global Foundation in 2018 after retiring from the Tehama County Department of Education in California where she served as the Executive Director of Student Support Services and Early Childhood Education. She is currently the 3Strands Global Foundation Education Manager for School-Based Programs throughout the United States and Canada. \nCynthia has a keen understanding of trauma-informed issues. Having worked in various non-profits and educational settings\, including substance use recovery\, for more than 40 years\, she understands the key to creating a world free of human trafficking is rooted in mitigating the adverse childhood experiences that many of our children encounter. Cynthia has a Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree from Pacific Oaks College in human development. In her spare time\, she is committed to being a lifelong learner who reads voraciously\, volunteers in her community\, and loves to visit national parks. \n \nCharisma De Los Reyes\, MSW serves as the Program Coordinator for the Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) at the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE). With a career spanning over 20 years as a community organizer and activist\, she has always been committed to social justice and advocacy. Charisma has gained extensive experience in social services\, including her time as the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Program Coordinator for the County of San Diego with Child Welfare Services\, which lasted over a decade. \nShe has played a crucial role in developing the CSEC Emergency Response Protocol and worked closely with the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and the Child Trafficking Response Unit to establish statewide policies and procedures such as the CSEC Interagency Protocol and the CSEC Harm Reduction Series. For her unwavering dedication to advocating for children who have suffered from abuse and neglect\, and for her efforts in establishing effective cross-system procedures that promote collaboration and coordination in child protection\, she was bestowed with the Woman of the Year award by California Senator Pro Tempore Toni Atkins. \n \nAshlie Bryant is an innovator\, leader\, social entrepreneur\, and advocate for children around the globe. She believes in the power of the human spirit and the ability of anyone to thrive and achieve. Ashlie has spent her career leveraging her entrepreneurial skills and successfully managing teams that launch new products. In 2010\, Ashlie founded 3Strands Global Foundation in response to a trafficking incident in her hometown.\nOver the past 13 years\, she has led 3Strands to exponential growth and expanded services to include national programs that deliver holistic prevention. PROTECT\, an anti-trafficking training and K-12 curriculum\, has reached over 120\,000 adults and almost 1\,000\,000 in the United States. Employ + Empower\, a direct services program\, has placed over 1\,000 survivors and at-risk individuals in sustainable jobs. Ashlie holds an MPA from Cornell University and a B.A. in international relations from the University of California at Davis. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the School Health and Safety 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: A world free from human trafficking. Our Mission: We mobilize communities to combat human trafficking through prevention education and reintegration programs. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Mental Health and Wellness,School Safety
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Achievement: Ector County ISD's Data-Infused High-Impact Tutoring Blueprint
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Lilia Náñez\, Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction\, Ector County Independent School District (TX); Lisa Wills\, Executive Director of STEM\, PE/Health\, and Virtual Tutoring\, Ector County Independent School District (TX); and Daniel Hebert\, Vice President\, Product and Impact\, FEV Tutor \nSponsored by FEV Tutor \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. \nDetermined to close achievement gaps for at-risk and underserved students\, Ector County ISD has spent the past five years implementing and refining high-impact tutoring programs. In this edLeader Panel\, Dr. Lilia Náñez\, Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction\, and Lisa Wills\, Executive Director of STEM\, PE/Health\, and Virtual Tutoring\, share insights gleaned during their innovative journey\, including: \n\nHow Ector County ISD achieved 49% accelerated growth in math and 82% growth in reading through virtual tutoring\nStrategies for leveraging data to enhance tutoring impact\nPractical examples of customized tutoring interventions that lead to student achievement\nBest practices for K-12 district leaders looking to replicate similar success\n\nWatch this session to discover actionable strategies that can transform your district’s approach to tutoring and boost student success. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Lilia Náñez serves as the Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for Ector County ISD\, where she is responsible for all things teaching and learning. Her responsibilities include supervising executive directors of core instruction\, bilingual/ESL\, CTE\, special services\, fine arts\, and state and federal programs. A dedicated educator\, Lilia was named Texas Administrator of the Year in 2005 by the Texas Classroom Teachers Association for her leadership as an elementary school principal. \n \nLisa Wills\, Executive Director of STEM\, PE/Health\, and Virtual Tutoring at Ector County ISD\, has worked in all areas of education\, from classroom teacher\, curriculum specialist\, assistant principal\, principal\, and director of literacy to executive director of curriculum and instruction. In her current role\, she works directly with the district’s online tutoring programs\, including FEV Tutor\, to accelerate learning for students. \n \nDaniel Hebert\, currently the VP of Product and Impact at FEV Tutor\, is a mission-driven executive committed to improving the lives of students through technology\, innovation\, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. His experiences teaching and coaching in critical-needs school districts inform and inspire his work as a leader and partner to K12 school districts. \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 \nFEV Tutor is the leader in 1:1 high-impact tutoring for K-12 schools\, districts\, charter schools\, and education organizations nationally. Since 2010\, our targeted tutoring intervention has focused on driving usage with priority student cohorts in order to accelerate learning outcomes and growth for the hardest to reach\, low-performing students. Grounded in research on effective tutoring principles and instruction\, FEV Tutor is ESSA-approved and Digital Promise-certified. For more information on FEV Tutor\, visit www.fevtutor.com
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/accelerate20231116/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Learning Loss/Acceleration,Online Learning,Student Achievement,Tutoring
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SUMMARY:Leading the Charge: 7 Essentials for a Successful Writing Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kristina Smekens\, President\, Lead Consultant\, Smekens Education \nSponsored by Smekens Education Solutions \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. \nLike all curricula battling for instructional time\, writing often doesn’t emerge as a priority—until standardized test results reveal that there is a problem. When that happens\, it’s all hands on deck. But the momentum often stalls with the question: Where should we start? \nThe answer isn’t found in purchasing another boxed writing program or administering more writing assessments. Instead\, research clearly reveals that student writing improves with effective writing instruction. But addressing what constitutes “effective” instruction is the next challenge. \nDuring this practical and engaging edWebinar\, author and educator Kristina Smekens describes the seven factors that must be addressed when embarking on any school or district writing initiative. She provides evidence as to why these components are necessary and how they impact student writing achievement. \nThis recorded edWebinar is for any K-12 district or school administrator\, instructional coach\, or teacher leader who is seeking clarity on how to improve writing instruction and ultimately student achievement. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKristina Smekens has built a reputation for using enthusiasm\, humor\, and common sense to equip K-12 educators with practical\, demystifying strategies for teaching reading and writing. As President and Lead Consultant for Smekens Education\, she is a leader in developing new strategies to help teachers meet the demands of today’s College- and Career-Ready Standards. She and her associates share those strategies with teachers around the globe through on-site professional development\, virtual and in-person seminars\, and an always-growing pool of print\, digital\, and video resources. Kristina has authored more than 50 books\, guides\, and classroom tools designed to help teachers implement best-practice literacy strategies. The Comprehension Playbook; Launching the Writer’s Workshop: Grades K-2; and Launching the Writer’s Workshop: Grades 3-12 are among the most popular titles. \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\nSmekens Education helps K-12 schools improve achievement in reading and writing by providing educators with practical and engaging professional learning. The team at Smekens specializes in inspiring teachers with simple\, best-practice literacy strategies that can be implemented right away. Schools around the globe rely on Smekens to provide powerful PD\, whether it occurs in-person\, virtually\, or on-demand. \n\n \n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ela20231115/
CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:Decreasing Absenteeism and Its Effects with Meaningful Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Brian Marques\, Sr. Director of Opportunity Youth\, Boston Public Schools (MA); Aspen Florence\, Educational Consultant\, Utah State Board of Education; Cecelia Leong\, Vice President of Programs\, Attendance Works; and Nicole DellaRocco\, Senior Account Director\, Panorama Education \nSponsored by Panorama Education \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. \nAbsenteeism is more than just not being present in school. That’s just the tip of the iceberg. Long-term effects include the major declines in math and reading scores we’ve been hearing about post-COVID. In fact\, the White House released figures showing the link between absenteeism and test scores is “large enough to account for 16-27 percent of the overall test score declines in math\, and 36-45 percent of the declines in reading.” \nSo how do schools turn the tide and ensure students are in school\, consistently\, where they can learn? Join us to hear how Boston Public Schools and the Utah Board of Education are leveraging MTSS to understand and address attendance barriers. Plus\, learn attendance-specific strategies from our Playbook partner\, Attendance Works. You learn how to decrease absenteeism with these strategies: \n\nMake school a place where students want to be by acting on student voice data\nUse up-to-date data to identify chronic absenteeism and intervene early\nEstablish supports\, including family connections\, to stave future absenteeism\nImplement learning recovery measures to reverse the effects of absenteeism\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nPrior to joining Boston Public Schools as the Sr. Director of Opportunity Youth\, Brian Marques served as Executive Director of Community Lifeline Center in McKinney\, TX where he guided the implementation of a new dental assistance program\, a no-cost farmers market\, and enhanced client services. While serving as Director of Network Initiatives for SER-Jobs for Progress National in Irving\, TX he helped spearhead a new dual-language early head start program\, an accredited online high school and accompanying post-secondary career certifications\, and various job training and work readiness programs. Brian received his Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Fairfield University in Connecticut and his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from James Madison University in Virginia. He completed Executive Education in Leadership and Management at Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business. In 2015 Brian was among the inaugural class to complete the New Strategies Program for nonprofit executives at Georgetown University. \n \nAspen Florence has been in education for the past 22 years. She has worked in almost every position from a special education paraeducator to a director of student advocacy. She is passionate about the production and sustainability of quality education through building efficacy and maintaining dignity for all stakeholders. She currently works as an Attendance Specialist for the Utah State Board of Education as well as consults throughout Utah on MTSS for behavior and social-emotional learning with Solutions Through Consulting. She holds a B.A. in psychology\, a special education teaching license\, an M.Ed. in curriculum design and instruction\, an M.Ed. in organizational leadership\, and is an Ed.D. candidate for leadership and policy. She is also a mom of four kids whom she is beyond proud of. \n \nCecelia Leong is the Vice President of Programs at Attendance Works. Since joining Attendance Works in 2011\, she has helped expand the technical assistance resources available to communities across the country. In addition to providing high-quality professional development through webinars and online learning\, Cecelia works closely with the Attendance Works team to identify emerging technical assistance needs in reducing chronic absence and creating innovative tools to address those needs. Prior to joining Attendance Works\, Cecelia worked for a variety of organizations that focus on district and school reform initiatives such as Pivot Learning Partners and Berkeley Policy Associates. Cecelia has an AB from Harvard University and a master’s degree in public policy from the University of California\, Berkeley. \n \nNicole DellaRocco is a Senior Account Director at Panorama Education. She currently supports districts in Utah\, Iowa\, and Virginia. Before joining Panorama\, she worked at Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) designing and implementing statewide data systems to support and improve educator effectiveness. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Boston College and Brown University.  \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the School Health & Safety 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\nPanorama Education partners with K-12 schools and districts across the country to collect and analyze data about social-emotional learning\, school climate\, family engagement\, and more. With research-backed surveys and a leading technology platform\, Panorama helps educators act on data and improve student outcomes. Panorama supports 15 million students in 21\,000 schools and 1\,500 districts across 50 states.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/schoolsafety20231115/
CATEGORIES:Absenteeism and Attendance,Data and Analytics,Leadership/Administration,Learning Loss/Acceleration,MTSS
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SUMMARY:Literacy Instruction for Emerging Bilinguals: Language Development\, Language Arts\, or Both?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Doris Chávez-Linville\, Director of Linguistic and Culturally Diverse Innovation\, Renaissance; Dr. Carol Johnson\, International Education Officer\, Renaissance; and Amy Patnoe\, Go-To-Market Readiness Lead—Literacy\, Renaissance \nSponsored by Renaissance \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nTeachers everywhere recognize the importance of both language development and language arts skills for their students. As our nation’s bilingual population grows\, how can we ensure we’re providing the right opportunities for both\, particularly within literacy instruction and as it applies to emerging bilingual/English learner (EB/EL) students? \nIn this edWebinar\, you hear from three bilingual educators who themselves have navigated the challenges of integrating language development and language arts standards and strategies into their instruction. From them\, you learn: \n\nHow to connect language development and language arts standards to leverage students’ existing linguistic practices\nHow to select authentic texts\, ensuring that meaning is always front and center\nHow to support students at different levels of language development and within different grade levels—including high school\n\nCome join the conversation on how to support students’ pathways to biliteracy and beyond! This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, bilingual/ESL directors\, reading directors\, and assessment directors. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDoris Chávez-Linville\, MS Ed is the Director of Linguistic and Culturally Diverse Innovation at Renaissance. In this role\, she advocates for the best tools in the marketplace to support and uplift linguistically and culturally marginalized student populations. She is a former bilingual and migrant education teacher\, and she is currently a doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania. \n \nDr. Carol Johnson is a bilingual educator and International Education Officer at Renaissance. She holds a Ph.D. in second language acquisition and teaching\, specializing in how people learn second languages. \n \nAmy Patnoe\, MS Ed is the Go-to-Market Readiness Lead—Literacy at Renaissance. She brings over a decade of experience in literacy and language practices after having served as a dual language teacher\, instructional coach\, and district program facilitator for dual language and English learner programs in a district office. She is also a doctoral student 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 Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAs a global leader in assessment\, reading\, and math solutions for pre-K–12 schools and districts\, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources to accelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/clrt20231115/
CATEGORIES:Bilingual and Multilingual Language Acquisition,Culturally Responsive Teaching,ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy
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SUMMARY:Content Literacy: Teaching Comprehension Strategies Across the Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Stephanie Harvey\, Teacher and Co-Author; and Anne Goudvis\, Teacher and Co-Author \nSponsored by Heinemann \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nContent matters. Thinking matters. We teach comprehension strategies in the literacy block and also across the curriculum in science and social studies so kids can learn\, understand\, and remember it. Above all\, comprehension is a knowledge-building activity. The more content knowledge we have\, the more likely we are to grow it. Content literacy is all about how kids acquire knowledge\, as well as how they make sense of it and use it in their daily lives. \nWhen we teach content literacy\, we build a foundation of thinking strategies. We teach kids to ask and address questions\, infer to read between the lines\, determine what’s important to remember\, and synthesize big ideas within and across texts. In this way\, students turn information into knowledge by thinking about it. During this edWebinar\, viewers: \n\nConsider research-based thinking strategies for comprehending and deepening engagement with content\nLearn how students use comprehension strategies flexibly to read\, write\, talk\, draw\, view\, and create in science and social studies\nLearn ways to engage students in rich talk and discussion about content\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary and middle school teachers and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSteph Harvey and Anne Goudvis are the coauthors of Strategies That Work\, Inquiry Illuminated\, The Comprehension Toolkit series\, and the Short Nonfiction for American History series. Teachers first and foremost\, they work in classrooms side by side with kids supporting teachers in progressive literacy practices. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Literacy and Critical Thinking community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nProviding educators with professional development books\, curricular resources and services. Innovative\, research-based best practices for student-centered inquiry-based classrooms. Trusted for 40 years.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacy20231114/
CATEGORIES:Education Research/Evidence,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Reading Skills,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Thoughtful Math Instruction: How Do You Know If Students Really Understand?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Marian Small\, Internationally Renowned Mathematics Educator\, and Former Dean of Education at the University of New Brunswick\, Canada \nSponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nThe session recording is no longer available. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nHow can we be sure students understand the math concepts we are teaching? There is a lot more to it than just having correct answers. If a student learns how to apply rules and formulas without understanding why they apply\, the student will often struggle to understand which ones to use to solve more complex problems. In contrast\, when students truly understand\, they are better able to transfer and apply their knowledge to new scenarios. \n\nJoin Dr. Marian Small\, acclaimed mathematics educator and author\, as she explores how asking intentional questions can lead to more thoughtful teaching and deeper learning. In this edWebinar\, she shares what kinds of questions to ask to help boost students’ mathematical competence. Viewers leave with: \n\nPractical tips to deepen students’ math understanding in K-8 classrooms\nQuestioning techniques to check students’ mastery of math concepts\nStrategies for fostering student engagement in the math classroom\nIdeas for personalizing instructional models to meet your students’ unique needs and interests\n\nAll educators with an interest in mathematics—especially K-8 classroom teachers\, coaches\, instructional leaders\, and curriculum directors—are encouraged to view this edWebinar. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Marian Small is an internationally renowned mathematics educator\, professional learning consultant\, and author of numerous books and teaching resources. With over 40 years of education experience\, Dr. Small has been a professor of mathematics education and previously served as the Dean of Education at the University of New Brunswick in Canada. Dr. Small is the author of MathUP\, the number-one math program in Canada\, and Experience Math\, a new student-centered math program for the United States. She is a regular speaker on K–12 mathematics around the world. Her focus is on intentional teaching through thoughtful questioning to include and extend all students by appropriately differentiating instruction while increasing critical thinking and creativity. \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. \n\n \n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20231114/
CATEGORIES:Differentiated Instruction,Mathematics,STEM/STEAM,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Leveraging Technology to Provide Equitable Learning Opportunities for ALL
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Susan Enfield\, Superintendent\, Washoe County School District (NV); Glenn Robbins\, Superintendent\, Brigantine Public School District (NJ); and Dr. Jim Roberts\, Superintendent\, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation (IN)\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. \nIn today’s world there is no question that digital technologies have opened up new learning opportunities for students and their families. In order to assure that everyone served by a school district truly has access to anywhere\, anytime learning\, school leaders are challenged to “think outside the box” to ensure districtwide equity to devices and high-speed internet both inside and outside of school. \nDuring this edLeader Panel\, three leading-edge superintendents share the approaches they lead in order to make digital equity a reality across their districts. Strategies for creating a common vision\, engaging the broader community as partners in solving digital equity challenges\, along with creative approaches for device and Wi-Fi deployments are reviewed. Approaches to teaching and learning\, digital citizenship\, and tech support is also highlighted as components for achieving digital equity. \nA number of FREE resources for school leaders to use when addressing digital equity are shared. One of the most recent tools offered for school leaders is the CoSN Digital Equity Dashboard. This free resource is an innovative and practical tool designed to help school districts and communities leverage data to close their digital equity gaps. An overview of the Digital Equity Dashboard is presented. \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. Susan Enfield is Superintendent for the Washoe County School District in Reno\, Nevada. Serving more than 61\,000 students in 103 schools\, WCSD is the second-largest district in Nevada. Prior to WCSD\, Dr. Enfield spent a decade serving as Superintendent for Highline Public Schools outside Seattle\, Washington. Under her leadership\, Highline worked to deliver on its promise to know every student by name\, strength\, and need so they graduate prepared for the future they choose. Dr. Enfield was named the 2022 Washington State Superintendent of the Year by the Washington Association of School Administrators\, and the 2018 Superintendent of the Year by the National School Foundation Association. A graduate of the University of California\, Berkeley\, Dr. Enfield has earned master’s degrees from Stanford University and Harvard University. She also holds a doctoral degree in administration\, planning and social policy from Harvard’s Urban Superintendents Program. \n \nGlenn Robbins is the proud Superintendent of the Brigantine Public School District in Brigantine\, New Jersey. His passion is harnessing a district culture that thrives on positive psychology\, design thinking\, futurism\, innovative digital spaces\, technology integration\, esports\, cybersecurity\, social-emotional learning zen dens\, and maker cultures. In addition\, Glenn encourages all students to have a voice\, not only in building a school culture\, but also in designing student-led entrepreneur opportunities. He is the proud recipient of the National Superintendent Certification\, and serves as an AASA National Governing Board Member\, AASA Aspiring Superintendent Mentor\, and Chair of NJASA Technology Committee. He has been awarded numerous state and national recognitions including the NJ Visionary Superintendent Award\, the Tech & Learning Northeast Innovative Superintendent Award\, the National Exemplar of Education Award\, a Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools Member\, NASSP Digital Principal of the Year\, and the SETDA Student Voice Award. \n \nDr. Jim Roberts is in his eighth year as Superintendent of the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. Dr. Roberts previously served as Superintendent of the Batesville Community School Corporation in Batesville\, IN for nine years and spent 23 years in that corporation as an administrator. Prior to becoming an administrator\, he was a mathematics and computer science teacher at Hauser Jr. Sr. High School in Hope\, IN for six years. Dr. Roberts has been a state and national presenter in the area of coordinated school health programs\, received an Indiana State Department of Health’s Wellness Champion Award in 2011\, was the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents’ (IAPSS) District VIII Superintendent of the Year in 2014 and 2016\, earned the 2016 Governor & Cheri Daniels School Health Award\, received the 2022 Indiana CTO Council/IAPSS Candice Dodson EdTech Trailblazer Award\, and was recognized as the 2023 AASA/CoSN EmpowerED Superintendent of the Year. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative\, created in partnership with AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD\, near Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 educators serving 50\,000 students. She was co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. \nToday\, Ann works as a public speaker\, writer\, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on edWeb.net’s Advisory Board and 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. \n \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \n\n CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n\n \nClassLink is a global education provider of identity and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards\, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on\, streamline class rostering\, automate account provisioning\, and provide actionable analytics. ClassLink empowers 19 million students and staff in over 2\,500 school systems. Visit classlink.com to learn more.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20231113/
CATEGORIES:Digital Citizenship,EmpowerED Superintendent Series,Equity,Leadership/Administration,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Connecting Passion to Purpose: Building Essential Life Skills for Student Success
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jorge Valenzuela\, Performance and Education Coach\, Author\, and Speaker\, Lifelong Learning Defined \nSponsored by Solution Tree \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis impactful edWebinar\, led by education coach Jorge Valenzuela\, empowers viewers with diverse\, high-yielding strategies to guide students in discovering and pursuing their passions and interests for academic and life success. \nIn addition to exploring methods for increasing student engagement and developing life skills throughout the curriculum\, the edWebinar goes further by uplifting tools to improve empathy towards others\, enhance decision-making abilities\, and effectively regulate difficult emotions. Moreover\, the session addresses valuable techniques for teachers to bolster their own life skills. Join us to unlock a comprehensive toolkit for fostering holistic growth in students and educators alike. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJorge Valenzuela is a highly regarded performance and education coach\, author\, and speaker at Lifelong Learning Defined. Getting his start in education\, he has aided numerous educators in enhancing their leadership and instructional innovation abilities. He is a specialist in core instruction and is known for delivering quality professional training in team building\, project-based learning\, STEM pathways\, and SEL integration throughout the curriculum. He collaborates with superintendents and offers professional development through ASCD\, Corwin\, Instructional Innovation Partners\, and Solution Tree. He has written multiple books and hosts the Lifelong Learning Defined Podcast. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \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/sel20231113/
CATEGORIES:Growth Mindset and Culture,Mental Health and Wellness,Social-Emotional Learning,Student Achievement,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Career Technical Education in Music with TeachRock
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Joshua Zarbo\, Associate Director of Content\, TeachRock; Imani Wilson\, Director of Media and Culture\, TeachRock; and Gina Machado\, Associate Director of School Partnerships\, TeachRock \nSponsored by TeachRock \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 highlights free lessons on TeachRock.org that teachers can use to introduce students to the possibilities of a career in the music industry. The featured TeachRock lessons give insight into the role and experience of audio engineers\, music producers\, tour managers\, and working musicians. The lessons are designed to engage all learners through a multisensory approach. Students will view high-interest clips from the Emmy- and Grammy-nominated Soundbreaking series\, read curated articles\, and explore the concepts they are learning\, firsthand\, using TeachRock’s TechTool. \nThis session also features real-world experience and tips for getting started in the industry from seasoned music industry professional Joshua Zarbo. Joshua has played on numerous critically acclaimed recordings\, performed on a variety of national and international media programs\, and toured the world with Grammy- and Emmy-nominated artists. \nA career in music can seem out of reach for most students. However\, this presentation gives teachers free and immediately implementable lessons and tools to help students explore the various\, and attainable\, opportunities in this exciting industry. \nThis edWebinar was made possible by the generous support of the Les Paul Foundation. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nView all of the recent TeachRock edWebinars. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJoshua Zarbo is the Associate Director of Content at TeachRock where he produces a K-12 arts education curriculum that serves students\, teachers\, and communities everywhere. For Joshua\, TeachRock is a rewarding opportunity to create resources for every classroom by bringing together all things music and art with history\, language arts\, math\, science\, social studies\, and more. \nPrior to joining TeachRock\, Joshua was adjunct music faculty at colleges and universities in Austin and Nashville. He has since taught music courses at Hunter College in New York City and currently serves as adjunct music faculty at the Community College of Baltimore County. Joshua is a seasoned music industry professional playing on numerous critically acclaimed recordings\, performing on a variety of national and international media programs\, and touring the world with Grammy- and Emmy-nominated artists. \n \nImani Wilson is Director of Media and Culture at TeachRock. Prior to joining the foundation\, Imani taught music in the public schools of New York and New Orleans\, was a museum educator in London\, and led music departments in community art schools and conservatories. Imani’s writing is anthologized in collections published in the UK and the US. Her work at TeachRock lives at the intersection of her passion for teaching music with her love of research and writing as seen in her favorite resources\, the Lost Friends and Afrofuturism and Flying Africans Student Editions. A lifelong church musician\, she is a member of the Greater Allen Cathedral Mass Choir. \n \nGina Machado is the Associate Director of School Partnerships at TeachRock. Beginning her career as a classroom teacher in The Bronx\, New York\, she now designs arts-integrated education materials for TeachRock and leads professional development sessions across the United States\, working alongside teachers to implement the TeachRock curriculum. An educator at heart\, Gina’s true passion lies in creating new and innovative ways to reach students of all levels\, always aiming to foster the student-teacher relationship. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Inspire Learning & Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLaunched by Stevie Van Zandt and the Founders Board of Bono\, Jackson Browne\, Martin Scorsese\, and Bruce Springsteen\, TeachRock.org provides free\, standards-aligned resources that use music to help K-12 students succeed in science\, math\, social studies\, language arts\, and more.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learning20231113/
CATEGORIES:Arts in Education,Career Education,CTE: Career and Tech Ed,STEM/STEAM,TeachRock
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SUMMARY:Cooperative Body Safety Strategies that Protect Young Children: Empowering Teachers and Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kimberly King\, Body Safety Educator\, Sexual Abuse Prevention Expert\, and Best-Selling Author\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. \nTalking about sexual abuse prevention does not have to be scary. Many teachers\, caregivers\, and parents can get stuck in fear and confusion\, and avoid talking about body safety altogether. \nIn this edWebinar\, Kimberly King\, Body Safety Educator\, Sexual Abuse Prevention Expert\, and Best-Selling Author\, share how breaking down the topic of prevention early\, using research-based strategies\, and taking the scare out of the topic helps prepare all who care for children and protect children. Empowering teachers and parents to work together creates a ripple effect of safety as we navigate childhood\, identify risks\, and prevent problems before they happen. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to early childhood educators\, daycare workers\, teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKimberly King\, a distinguished author\, educator\, and sought-after speaker\, brings a wealth of expertise in sexual abuse prevention and proactive parenting. With a decade of teaching kindergarten and her own parenting journey\, she was driven by a personal experience to create impactful change. Her acclaimed book\, I Said No! A Kid-to-Kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private\, reflects her mission to remove fear from the conversation around sexual abuse prevention. Anticipation surrounds her upcoming release\, Body Safety for Young Children: Empowering Caring Adults\, providing crucial guidance for adults. Kimberly’s profound insights have garnered recognition from esteemed sources such as Harvard Graduate School of Education\, The Journal of Sex Abuse\, The Child Mind Institute\, The National Sexual Violence Resource Center\, and numerous reputable publications. Her influence extends to podcasts\, including The Mom Room and Dr. Doni. \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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bookchats20231113/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Education Research/Evidence,Health and Wellness,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:Education Sales Procurement Strategies: States\, ESAs\, and Consortia
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Joyce Whitby\, CEO and Co-Founder\, Innovations4Education; and Charlene Blohm\, CEO\, C. Blohm & Associates\, Inc. (CB&A)\nModerated by Lisa Schmucki\, Founder and CEO\, edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis edWebinar demystifies the myriad of procurement channels\, including Educational Service Agencies and Purchasing Consortia\, that build a strong foundation for strategic\, state-level business plans. A major element of solution selling\, building relationships with key state agencies is essential to creating a viable pipeline and accelerating market share. Viewers receive a useful “cheat sheet” that will ensure their company is prepared to meet the varied procurement requirements of any state or region\, so they’re ready to go to market quickly. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to edtech industry leaders who target the K-12 market. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJoyce Whitby is a lifelong EdTechKnowLedgist who started off as a special ed 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 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 working with emerging and growing EdTech companies\, seeking growth in revenue and market share\, Innovations4Education.com. \n \nCharlene Blohm\, President and CEO of C. Blohm & Associates\, Inc. (CB&A)\, developed a passion for children and education early in her career. She’s spent nearly 30 years in the communications and marketing fields promoting education and is now one of the “go-to” people in the education\, special needs\, and workforce development industries. Charlene’s biggest strength is her understanding of the bottom-line value in developing and implementing an integrated marketing approach\, yielding the highest return for marketing and public relations investments. \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 edFocus | Education Industry Network community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/edfocus20231110/
CATEGORIES:Business Ed and Entrepreneurship,Education Marketing
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SUMMARY:Historical Empathy: Immersing Students in U.S. History with Serious Games
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jennifer Abramowski\, Senior Educator Engagement Specialist\, The WNET Group; Lily Exantus\, Program Coordinator\, Professional Learning\, District of Columbia Public Schools (DC); and Hai Lun Tan\, Research Associate\, Education Development Center \nSponsored by Mission US/The WNET Group \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nExploring the lives of people throughout American history and contextualizing their actions can help students not only understand historical figures they encounter but also expand that understanding in light of the social\, economic\, and political environments in which they lived. Historical empathy gives students the “why” as they study the growth\, challenges\, and changes that have shaped our country. Where does serious gaming enter the picture? \nIn this edWebinar from Mission US\, a free\, interactive\, immersive historical gaming series produced by The WNET Group\, educators get a front-row seat as serious games and historical empathy intersect. Join Jennifer Abramowski\, Senior Educator Engagement Specialist at The WNET Group\, Lily Exantus\, Program Coordinator for the District of Columbia Public Schools\, and other special guests to explore the award-winning Mission US collection of U.S. history interactive games\, and how these games can support students’ development of historical empathy. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, social studies curriculum leaders\, and social studies department chairs. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJennifer Abramowski is a Senior Educator Engagement Specialist at The WNET Group\, who is passionate about teaching and learning. She has ten years of experience working as a social studies special education teacher and holds a TESOL K-12 certification. Her teaching career also includes five years with the NYC Department of Education\, working as a peer collaborative teacher and a school-based facilitator in the Collaborative Action Research Program. She received both her BA in history and her MA in adolescent education from Adelphi University. As part of her post-graduate work\, she also earned an Advanced Certificate in TESOL PreK-12\, teaching English as a second or foreign language/ESL language instructor from Hunter College. \n \nLily Exantus\, M.Ed. is the Program Coordinator for the District of Columbia Public Schools. Her work includes the design and implementation of the district’s New Teacher Network\, a 10-month professional learning community for new teachers. She also plays a key role in her district’s delivery of professional development sessions\, collaborating with internal and external team members to ensure the successful delivery of professional learning. Lily received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of North Florida. She serves as an active and valued member of the Mission US Advisory Board. \n \nHai Lun Tan is a Research Associate at the Education Development Center\, where she investigates ways to support students’ learning through formal education. She has experience conducting randomized controlled trials\, program evaluations\, and designing surveys and assessments to evaluate learning. Hai Lun works on several collaborative Institute of Education Science research projects\, examining the impact of an interactive history game for middle school students as well as conducting cost-benefit analyses. Before joining EDC\, Hai Lun taught sixth-grade English and helped launch a new after-school literacy and writing program in San Francisco for K-12 students. She holds a master’s degree in international history from Columbia University and the London School of Economics. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the K12 Social Studies and Civics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe WNET Group’s award-winning Kids’ Media and Education Team produces the PBS KIDS series\, Cyberchase\, the interactive Mission US history games\, and resources for families\, educators and caregivers. A leading public media producer for more than 60 years\, The WNET Group presents and distributes content that fosters lifelong learning\, including multi-platform initiatives addressing poverty\, jobs\, economic opportunity\, social justice\, understanding and the environment.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/socialstudies20231109/
CATEGORIES:Game-Based Learning,Social Studies and Civics
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SUMMARY:Put the Science of Reading in Action: Best Practices for Reading Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Sharon Vaughn\, Professor and Executive Director\, Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk\, University of Texas at Austin \nEmpowering Educators in the Science of Reading edWebinar Series sponsored by Savvas Learning Company \nThe session recording is no longer available. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhat does the Science of Reading look like in practice? \n\nThe Science of Reading is a vast body of research into how students learn to read and which evidence-based best practices promote students’ reading development. Understanding and integrating that research into daily reading instruction can help improve student outcomes. \nJoin award-winning researcher\, professor\, and author Dr. Sharon Vaughn for an edWebinar focused on practical\, real-world strategies for incorporating the Science of Reading into today’s elementary classrooms. Viewers leave with: \n\nA practical understanding of the Science of Reading\nSpecific strategies associated with improved outcomes for students\nHelpful tips for aligning instruction with evidence-based best practices\nClassroom-ready activities to strengthen foundational reading skills\n\nViewers receive free access to the Savvas Science of Reading Digital Bookshelf\, which includes ready-to-use literacy activities for your classrooms (phonics\, fluency\, and more!)\, free eBooks featuring expert authors\, and other essential resources. \nAll educators with an interest in elementary literacy—especially K-5 classroom teachers\, reading coaches\, literacy leaders\, instructional leaders\, special educators\, and curriculum directors—are encouraged to view this edWebinar. \nJoin us for the full Empowering Educators in the Science of Reading edWebinar series: explore Unlock the Power of Writing: Developing Reading and Writing Skills with Dr. Young-Suk Kim and Advanced Reading\, Writing\, and Knowledge Development for Elementary Students with Dr. Alfred W. Tatum. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nSharon Vaughn\, Ph.D. is the Manuel J. Justiz Endowed Chair in Education and Executive Director of the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk at The University of Texas at Austin. \nWith more than 30 years of experience in teacher education\, Dr. Vaughn is a prolific author and researcher who has conducted more than 60 experimental studies in school settings\, written over 200 articles in peer-reviewed journals (such as the Journal of Educational Psychology\, Elementary School Journal\, and Reading Research Quarterly)\, and published more than 50 intervention studies. \nDr. Vaughn has received numerous awards\, including the CEC research award\, the SIG American Education Research Association Distinguished Researcher Award\, and IRA and School Psychology awards for best published article. She was also the first woman to receive the Research Excellence Award at the University of Texas. She serves as an adviser to numerous state departments of education. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the 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\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. \n\n \n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ela20231109/
CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:One School’s Science of Reading Transformation: How We Did It (So You Can\, Too)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by John Arthur\, Sixth-Grade Teacher\, Meadowlark Elementary School (UT)\, and 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year; and Jacqlyn Spell\, Principal\, Meadowlark Elementary School (UT)\nModerated by Dr. Brandy Bugni\, State and Regional Outreach Manager\, Lexia \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. \nBetween the pandemic learning loss and shifting curricular tides away from ineffective practices like balanced literacy\, educators are hyperfocused on instruction based on the Science of Reading. However\, choosing a new instructional path and implementing a new curriculum in the classroom are very different tasks. \nView this edWebinar with 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year John Arthur and Principal of Meadowlark Elementary School Jacqlyn Spell as they share how they implemented a Science-of-Reading-based approach in their school and saw tremendous gains in their students. Viewers learn firsthand how Jacqlyn\, John\, and the full Meadowlark school increased their students’ literacy rates and get an overview for how other schools can do the same. They walk away with actionable strategies for literacy instruction and schoolwide processes to accelerate reading for all. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJohn Arthur is the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year and 2021 National Teacher of the Year Finalist. He is in his 10th year of teaching at Meadowlark Elementary\, a Title I school in Salt Lake City. John is a National Board Certified Teacher\, a Utah Teacher Fellow with the Hope Street Group\, and an adjunct professor in the Graduate School of Education at Westminster College. \n \nAs a first-generation graduate\, Jacqie Spell began her journey in education 17 years ago\, driven by an unwavering commitment to providing the best possible education for young minds. Over the years\, Jacqie has held various roles in the education sector\, including teacher\, educational consultant\, instructional coach\, and school administrator. Jacqie is currently serving as Principal of Meadowlark Elementary\, a Title 1\, highly impacted school in Salt Lake City\, Utah. Under Jacqie’s leadership\, in collaboration with a highly skilled literacy coach and effective teachers with an unwavering dedication to improving student outcomes\, Meadowlark Elementary recently exited Comprehensive School Improvement (CSI) or school turnaround for the first time in over a decade. As an instructional leader\, she is committed to building positive relationships and creating a safe\, inclusive school environment where all students and staff can thrive and achieve at high levels. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Brandy Bugni is the State and Regional Outreach Manager at Lexia. Dr. Bugni is an accomplished education professional with expertise in literacy leadership\, policy\, and implementation. She started her career in education as an elementary teacher\, became a state instructional coach\, and served ten years at the Michigan Department of Education leading literacy and systems initiatives. Dr. Bugni has worked at Lexia to support state leaders in thought partnership on implementing literacy guidance and policy. She holds a Doctor of Education in educational leadership and has a strong track record of success in managing literacy programs\, delivering professional learning\, and shaping educational policies. Dr. Bugni is known for her ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence positive outcomes in student achievement. \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:Curriculum Development,Learning Loss/Acceleration,Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Key Beliefs and Nonnegotiables of Differentiated Instruction - Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Eric Carbaugh\, Ph.D.\, Faculty\, ASCD \nSponsored by ASCD \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis interactive edWebinar explores the principles and beliefs that are foundational to a differentiated classroom\, as well as practical strategies to support the needs of diverse learners. Specifically\, by the end of this three-part series\, viewers are able to: \n\nDescribe the key elements and structures of differentiated instruction\nAnalyze the difference between what differentiation is and is not\nExplain the key beliefs and nonnegotiables that underlie the philosophy of differentiated instruction\nCultivate an invitational learning environment\nMonitor student progress using ongoing assessment\nExplore readiness-based differentiated strategies\nExplore choice-based differentiated strategies\n\nWe use specific examples from The Achievery\, a FREE digital learning platform designed to help connect students to a new world of digital learning through stories that spark curiosity and content that entertains and teaches. The platform features clips from some of the most popular\, well-loved movies\, TV shows\, and cartoons from Warner Bros. and Cartoon Network\, paired with lessons and learning activities that students can engage with wherever they are—at home\, in the community\, and in the classroom. \nThis edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \nKey Beliefs and Nonnegotiables of Differentiated Instruction – Session 1\nKey Beliefs and Nonnegotiables of Differentiated Instruction – Session 2 \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nEric Carbaugh\, Ph.D. is a skilled educator with primary and secondary teaching experience; an award-winning\, tenured university professor; and an effective and seasoned member of ASCD’s Differentiated Instruction Cadre and Understanding by Design® (UbD®). He is currently a full-time professor at James Madison University in the Department of Middle\, Secondary\, and Math Education where he teaches a variety of education classes across all content areas. A common thread among all his work is the relationship between the learning environment\, curriculum\, instruction\, and assessment\, and how educators can leverage each of these to better meet the needs of diverse learners. Dr. Carbaugh holds a Doctor of Philosophy in educational psychology from the University of Virginia\, a master’s degree in education from the University of Mary Washington\, and a Bachelor of Arts in government and economics from the University of Virginia. \nJoin the Teaching All Students: Practical Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms 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\nASCD is a passionate community of life-changing educators. For 75 years we have worked side by side with educators from every level in all 50 states and more than 200 countries to help them find their people and amplify their voice to reach many.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/inclusiveeducation20231109/
CATEGORIES:Differentiated Instruction,Digital Learning,Leadership/Administration
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SUMMARY:From K to Careers: How to Connect STEM Career Pathways at Every Grade
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jackie Smalls\, Vice President of Social Impact Coalitions\, Discovery Education \nSponsored by Discovery Education STEM Careers Coalition \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDon’t miss the opportunity to explore Discovery Education’s growing library of career videos and free STEM activities with real-time instructional support from STEM education specialist Jackie Smalls. She introduces ways to pair these resources with thinking routines and problem-solving skills that highlight career connections in school. \nCareer-connected learning not only introduces complex problem-solving and creative-thinking skills but ultimately produces more well-rounded students and employees beyond K-12 classrooms. Career connections help ignite student curiosity and play an invaluable role in expanding students’ horizons and preparing them for success in the future. \nThe STEM Careers Coalition is an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations working to solve critical diversity gaps in the STEM professional workforce by providing teachers and students with equitable access to innovative\, standards-aligned content and learning experiences. The Coalition aims to reach 10 million individuals with its STEM resources and career connections by 2025. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJackie Smalls is an experienced educational leader specialized in STEM education. She served as one of the writers who developed the Next Generation Science Standards based on the NRC’s Framework for K–12 Science Education. Jackie spent most of her teaching career in the primary grades for the Prince George’s County Public School System (PGCPS). She also served as an elementary science curriculum writer for the PGCPS Elementary Science Office. \nJackie was a STEM Administrator as part of the District of Columbia Public Schools Catalyst Project. She facilitated professional development and guided the development of thematic units for the implementation of project-based learning as part of integrated STEM instruction. Jackie has held various leadership roles with Discovery Education including Director of Professional Learning and Education Partnerships. Prior to becoming a teacher\, she served in the United States Army as an Environmental Science Officer. Jackie received a Master of Education in curriculum and instruction from Loyola University of Maryland. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the STEM Learning: Full STEAM Ahead community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe STEM Careers Coalition bridges industry and classrooms at an unprecedented scale\, empowering students of every background to turn fundamental STEM skills into meaningful careers in a highly in-demand field. We believe that a diverse and inclusive STEM workforce is key to pioneering the next generation of innovation solutions. \nDiscovery Education has partnered with like-minded industry leaders who are passionate about elevating the STEM conversation in communities nationwide. Our unique partnerships with a diverse range of world-class brands provide the dynamic and authentic insights necessary to connect today’s students to the global careers of tomorrow.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/stem20231108/
CATEGORIES:Career Education,College and Career Readiness,CTE: Career and Tech Ed,STEM/STEAM
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SUMMARY:Fact Fluency Boot Camp: Multiplication and Division Strategies; Tying It All Together
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sara Delano Moore\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, Content and Research\, ORIGO Education \nSponsored by ORIGO Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nHow often have you thought (or said)\, “I wish I knew how to teach math facts so that my students learn them and really remember them instead of just memorizing something for a test\,” when talking about teaching math? For elementary learners\, every math teacher works to build fluency as part of instruction\, but what are the key principles to build fact fluency and how can you implement them? What’s essential in the strategies you choose and the approach you take to practice the road to fluency? \n\nIn the fourth part of this four-part edWebinar series\, Sara Delano Moore\, Ph.D. builds on the principles and strategies to help students build proficiency in their multiplication and division facts. You leave this session with practical knowledge and strategies for: \n\nUnderstanding make a rule and building up/down strategies and how to use them in your classroom\nHaving a plan to extend these strategies to further your students’ fluency and flexibility\nHaving practical knowledge for when to use the multiplication/division strategies with your students\n\nJoin Sara for part four of Fact Fluency Boot Camp so you can foster fact fluency with multiplication and division strategies. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK through elementary teachers and school and district leaders. \nPart 1: Fact Fluency Boot Camp: Fact Fluency Principles and Addition and Subtraction Strategies\nPart 2: Fact Fluency Boot Camp: Addition and Subtraction Strategies\nPart 3: Fact Fluency Boot Camp: Fact Fluency Principles and Multiplication and Division Strategies \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nSara Delano Moore\, Ph.D. helps teachers and students understand mathematics as a coherent and connected discipline. She currently serves ORIGO Education as Vice President of Research and Content and Chair of ORIGO’s Mathematics Advisory Board. An experienced teacher and nationally recognized speaker\, her work emphasizes the power of deep understanding and multiple representations for learning. Sara’s interests include building conceptual understanding of mathematics to support procedural fluency and applications\, incorporating engaging literature into mathematics and science instruction\, and connecting mathematics to engineering design in meaningful ways. She is a fourth-generation educator with experience teaching mathematics and science to K-8 students as well as experience teaching pre-service and in-service teachers at the university level. \nSara is an author of the Visible Learning for Mathematics series\, the Mathematize It series\, and the Mastering Math Manipulatives series of books for Corwin Mathematics. She earned her B.A. in natural sciences from The Johns Hopkins University\, her M.St. in general linguistics and comparative philology from the University of Oxford (UK)\, and her Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Virginia. Prior to joining ORIGO\, Sara served as faculty at the University of Kentucky\, Director of the Kentucky Center for Middle School Academic Achievement\, and Director of Mathematics and Science at hand2mind. She lives in Kent\, Ohio with her husband\, two cats\, and a large stash of yarn and fabric. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Mathematics for Young Learners 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\nORIGO Education is dedicated to making learning meaningful\, enjoyable and accessible for all students with Pre-K to Grade 6 print and digital instructional materials\, as well as professional learning for mathematics.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mathlearners20231108/
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
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SUMMARY:Getting Older Striving Readers Back on Track: Effective Foundational Skills Instruction for 6-12
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Linda Diamond\, Author and Education Consultant\, Reading Done Right; Vivett Dukes\, Manager of Educational Partnerships\, Collaborative Classroom; and Dr. Katy Cortelyou\, Senior Regional Director\, Collaborative Classroom \nSponsored by Collaborative Classroom \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe ability to read and understand complex text across content areas is a major predictor of academic success in the upper grades. But for some students\, accessing information—especially through content-specific reading—can be a difficult\, even painful process. This problem can often be traced back to lingering gaps in foundational skills\, such as a lack of automaticity in decoding\, especially in polysyllabic words\, or to a lack of fluency and insufficient vocabulary knowledge. \nHow do we bridge this gap for middle and high schoolers? It is crucial to provide targeted instruction based on clearly determined needs that is respectful\, dignified\, and age appropriate for this vulnerable group. Join this edWebinar for a collaborative discussion about how we can: \n\nIdentify specific skill gaps\nHonor social and emotional needs\nProvide age-appropriate instruction that is targeted and highly interactive\nClose skill gaps while restoring confidence and accelerating reading growth\n\nWhile we know many older striving readers require vocabulary and comprehension support\, the presenters focus on and examine the research related to foundational skills instruction\, discuss efficient ways to identify specific skill gaps\, describe targeted interventions that develop automatic word recognition and fluency\, and review the essential elements of effective instruction. \nThey consider the special circumstances and instructional needs of older readers and share best practices for engagement and respectful\, age-appropriate approaches. Viewers leave with examples and solutions for ensuring equitable learning by helping students master and apply critical reading skills so they can have successful futures. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLinda Diamond is an author and educational consultant. She has dedicated her career to teaching children to read\, particularly those with word reading difficulties like dyslexia. While she worked for many years in the classroom\, she eventually moved out of the classroom to become a principal\, the director of curriculum and instruction for a K-12 school district in California\, and a senior policy analyst with an emphasis on school-to-career\, charter schools\, and school reform. In these roles\, she realized that in order for students to become strong readers they need teachers who understand the Science of Reading\, can identify which skills students struggle with\, and can provide expert instruction to help students overcome reading difficulties. \nIn 1995\, in response to California’s crisis in reading achievement\, Linda and former California superintendent Bill Honig founded the Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education (CORE). Today\, CORE works with PreK–12 districts and schools to support excellent instruction in both reading and math. After serving as CORE’s president for 26 years\, she stepped down from that role in 2020 but continues to serve on the advisory board. Linda is the co-author of the textbooks Teaching Reading Sourcebook\, Assessing Reading: Multiple Measures\, and Vocabulary Handbook. \n \nVivett Dukes is Manager of Educational Partnerships for Collaborative Classroom. She is a proud native New Yorker who has been educated from K-16 in public and private learning institutions across Long Island and New York City. She is a New York State certified ELA teacher (7th–12th)\, Literacy Specialist (Birth–12th)\, and Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Birth–12th). Since 2002\, she has served in classrooms in some capacity\, with students in grades Pre-K through graduate school. Currently\, she serves as an adjunct lecturer to pre-service teachers in the English/Education Leadership Program at S.U.N.Y. at Stony Brook. She is an active member of NCTE\, as well as an executive board member of NYSEC. Literacy acquisition is her passion and it is her firm belief that reading and writing are civil and human rights that must be equitably afforded to everyone. \n \nDr. Katy Cortelyou is the Senior Regional Director for Collaborative Classroom. She has worked for over 20 years in Florida schools as a classroom teacher\, literacy coach\, reading interventionist\, and professional developer. Dr. Cortelyou earned her Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Central Florida. Her research efforts focused on the role of teacher knowledge and the teaching of primary-level at-risk readers. She also holds National Board Certification as an Early Childhood Generalist. Dr. Cortelyou is passionate about working alongside educators to deepen professional practices that inspire student learning. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCollaborative Classroom is a mission-driven\, nonprofit organization committed to ensuring that all students become readers\, writers\, and thinkers who learn from\, care for\, and respect one another. Collaborative Classroom’s evidence-based programs help children develop as proficient readers and writers\, appreciate the ideas and opinions of others\, learn to agree and disagree respectfully\, think critically about big ideas\, and become responsible citizens of the world. Since the organization’s founding in 1980\, our work has reached more than 8 million students and 328\,000 teachers in classrooms across the country\, developing fluent readers and skilled writers\, supporting instructional equity\, transforming discipline practices\, and bolstering student and teacher engagement.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20231108/
CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Learning Loss/Acceleration,Literacy,Reading Skills,Social-Emotional Learning
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SUMMARY:Cultural Competence: Embracing a Culture of Belonging
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Opal Davis Dawson\, Faculty\, ASCD \nSponsored by ASCD \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDiscover the power of fostering a sense of belonging within your classroom community! This interactive edWebinar explores the profound impact of creating an inclusive environment that enhances student motivation across academic\, emotional\, and social dimensions. Humans are wired for connection and acceptance\, and when these connections are nurtured\, students are more inclined to engage actively and contribute positively to their learning communities. In this session\, viewers learn practical strategies to cultivate a culture of belonging that improves classroom dynamics and boosts student learning outcomes. \nJoin us for this engaging edWebinar and leave with actionable insights\, including brainstormed lesson plan ideas designed to strengthen the sense of belonging among your students. Take advantage of this opportunity to transform your classroom into a place where every student feels valued and motivated to thrive. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenter \nOpal Davis Dawson is an author\, educational consultant\, coach\, and award-winning PreK–5 public Montessori school principal with nearly 30 years of experience in education. While principal\, she led her school in the implementation of the Understanding by Design® framework\, with a focus on early childhood and primary school. Also\, during her tenure\, Opal led her school’s implementation of professional learning communities (PLCs) to work collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students. \nOpal has taught\, led\, and consulted in Title 1 and non-Title 1 schools\, and her work spans small\, large\, urban\, rural\, and suburban districts. She supports school leaders\, district leaders\, and teachers nationally and internationally in planning and implementing improvement initiatives\, capacity building\, and supporting high academic achievement for diverse student populations and instructional best practices. Opal holds Master of Education and Bachelor of Arts degrees in elementary education from the University of Louisville. \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\nASCD is a passionate community of life-changing educators. For 75 years we have worked side by side with educators from every level in all 50 states and more than 200 countries to help them find their people and amplify their voice to reach many.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20231108/
CATEGORIES:Growth Mindset and Culture,Social-Emotional Learning,Student Achievement
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