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SUMMARY:Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindsets to Build a Culture of Workforce Readiness for All Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Lazaro Lopez\, Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning\, Township High School District 214 (IL); Bob Brown\, Computer Science\, MobileMakersEdu Teacher\, John Hersey High School\, Township High School District 214 (IL); and Mike Drenth\, Business\, INCubatoredu Teacher\, Rolling Meadows High School\, Township High School District 214 (IL)\nModerated by Evo Popoff\, Senior Vice President\, Whiteboard Advisors \nSponsored by Uncharted Learning\, NFP \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIt’s more important than ever to equip our students with the tools they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving world of work. Creativity\, flexibility\, communication\, and problem solving are amongst the most highly touted skills in the workplace today\, yet they are often left out of the traditional K-12 curriculum. \nWhat would it look like to create a school culture that prioritizes developing these capabilities for all students? By teaching entrepreneurial skills\, teachers and leaders can build workforce readiness into both core academic subjects and CTE pathways. In this edLeader Panel\, you hear from educators who have done just that—Dr. Lazaro Lopez\, Bob Brown\, and Mike Drenth leveraged entrepreneurship education to ensure that all students are equipped with the skills they need to succeed in school and in life. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders in innovation\, career readiness\, business education\, computer science\, and coding\, and district leaders. \n\n\n About the Presenters \nDr. Lazaro Lopez is an advocate for relevancy in schools\, business partnerships\, and career pathways. He has been featured in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Profiles of Change and Achieving Tomorrow series and recognized as the 2013 Illinois Principal of the Year for his efforts to ensure economic mobility in his school community. Appointed to Chair the Illinois Community College Board by the Governor(s) of Illinois in 2015 and 2019\, he has focused the priorities of the state’s community college agency on the seamless transition of students\, workforce development\, and institutional effectiveness. He has served Illinois District 214 for 23 years as a teacher at Hersey High School and as Principal of Wheeling High School. Since 2013\, he has served as the district’s Associate Superintendent for Teaching and Learning\, a role in which he oversees all academic programs serving students at six comprehensive high schools and one specialized school. \nFor 25 years\, Bob Brown has been a teacher at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights\, IL\, and currently teaches Mobile Apps\, AP Computer Science Principles\, and AP Computer Science A. He has worked with MobileMakersEdu and Apple on many projects since 2015 and was selected as an Apple Distinguished Educator in 2017. \n  \n  \n  \nMike Drenth is a business education teacher at District 214’s Rolling Meadows High School. He has taught the INCubatoredu entrepreneurship program since 2015-16. Four of Mike’s entrepreneurship teams have won the coveted trophy at District 214’s Startup Showcase over the past six years. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nEvo Popoff has spent much of his career working closely with states\, districts\, and schools to help them develop and implement effective school turnaround\, after-school\, online\, and blended-learning programs. He most recently served as Chief Innovation Officer and an Assistant Commissioner for the New Jersey Department of Education. Before that\, he was Senior Vice President of Achievement Solutions at EdisonLearning Inc.\, where he supported public schools and districts across the country by developing and implementing innovative solutions to improve outcomes for students. He also helped Edison develop and manage its school improvement\, turnaround\, and online learning and assessment solutions. Evo formerly practiced law at McDermott Will & Emery in Chicago\, where he worked on labor and employment\, antitrust\, and general corporate issues. He holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Chicago and is a graduate of George Washington Law. \n  \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Career\, Technical\, and Adult Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe jobs of the future are unknown\, so it’s more important than ever to teach students the critical skills and behaviors of entrepreneurs. Uncharted Learning provides schools with comprehensive curriculum\, teacher training\, and support services to help students develop durable\, real-world skills.
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CATEGORIES:21st Century Learning,Business Ed and Entrepreneurship,Career Education,College and Career Readiness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230801T150000
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SUMMARY:Science-Tested\, Kid-Approved Literacy Instruction from Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sam Deffes\, M.Ed.\, Professional Learning Literacy Advisor\, Learning Without Tears; and Chase Young\, Ph.D.\, Professor in the School of Teaching and Learning at Sam Houston State University\, and Editor of Literacy Research and Instruction \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. \nLooking to add something new to your literacy toolbox this school year? Watch this edWebinar for an engaging and informative learning experience for K-3 educators and administrators focused on fun\, effective literacy strategies that can be used from day one. You discover strategies that are both science tested and kid approved. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-3 teachers and school leaders. \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 has 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 University of Florida with a focus on curriculum and instruction in reading. She is currently a Literacy Advisor for Learning Without Tears. \n\nDr. Chase Young is a professor in the School of Teaching and Learning at Sam Houston State University\, current editor of Literacy Research and Instruction\, and former elementary teacher and literacy coach. He earned his Ph.D. in reading education from the University of North Texas in 2012. His research primarily aims to develop fluent readers\, support struggling readers\, and integrate art into the science of teaching reading. Most recently\, he co-authored Artfully Teaching the Science of Reading with David Paige and Tim Rasinski. When he’s not teaching or writing\, he enjoys fishing and smoking meat with his wife and three children in Conroe\, Texas. \n\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,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy
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SUMMARY:Back-to-School Anxiety and Coping Strategies for Students\, Family Members\, and School Staff
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Wendy Amato\, Chief Academic Officer\, K12 Coalition; Scilla Andreen\, Founder and CEO of iMPACTFUL\, CEO and Co-Founder of iNDIEFLIX\, Author\, Speaker\, and Award-Winning Filmmaker; and Keely Keller\, Director of Professional Programs\, Teaching Channel \nSponsored by Teaching Channel \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 students\, school staff\, and families approach back-to-school time\, nervousness mixes with anticipation and excitement with anxiety. Students wonder about their new teachers. Educators plan and prepare for beginning-of-the-year lessons. Leaders communicate with stakeholders\, transportation companies\, and last-minute hires. Families begin to prepare their children and themselves for the impending return-to-school schedules. All are faced with the stress of trying to balance their school/work lives with their home lives. \nView this edWebinar with Dr. Wendy Amato\, K12 Coalition’s Chief Academic Officer\, Scilla Andreen\, CEO of iMPACTFUL and Film Producer of the documentary Angst\, and Keely Keller\, Teaching Channel’s Director of Professional Programs\, for an authentic conversation about back-to-school anxiety. With the goal of providing information\, resources\, and strategies for students\, educators\, and family members\, they discuss reasons for back-to-school anxiety\, observable indicators\, and coping methods. This session provides resources\, strategies\, and tools\, as well as inspiration\, solutions\, and hope for those experiencing or navigating back-to-school anxiety. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, paraprofessionals\, and school leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Wendy Amato earned her master’s and Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Virginia. She holds an MBA from James Madison University in strategies for competitive advantages in complex industries. She began teaching in 1991 at Universite Blaise Pascal in Clermont Ferrand\, France\, has served as a middle school administrator\, and still teaches at UVA’s School of Education. Dr. Amato works tirelessly to support educators with resources and tools that support student learning outcomes. She collaborates with education leaders\, researchers\, and presenters who share the mission of teaching for the greater good. A thoughtful and engaging speaker\, Dr. Amato has delivered teacher professional development workshops and student leadership workshops across the U.S. and internationally on five continents. Outside of work\, Dr. Amato is a pickleball enthusiast and lives with her husband near Charlottesville\, Virginia. \n\nScilla Andreen\, CEO and Founder of iMPACTFUL\, is an award-winning filmmaker and author. Working closely with mental health professionals\, brain scientists\, educators\, and experts in wellness\, DEI\, and HR\, she created the Creative Coping Toolkit (CCT)\, a film-based mental health literacy program built around Angst\, LIKE\, The Upstanders\, and RACE to Be Human. Using story\, the CCT is designed to normalize talking about mental health by bringing about awareness\, deeper understanding\, and character education through film\, engagement tools\, and support services for employees\, educators\, staff\, students\, and their families. \nHer work has been featured in The New York Times and on Good Morning America and Today. Scilla works with corporations and thousands of schools around the world. She loves learning and exploring new technology and uses story to bond\, bridge\, and model empathy. She has six kids and resides in Seattle\, WA. She is on a mission to change the world with film. \n\nKeely Keller holds a Bachelor of Science in special education from St. Cloud State University and a Master of Arts in Education from Hamline University. Keely is certified in three special education categories and holds both a Director of Special Education and a Principal License. Throughout her teaching career\, Keely served students with special needs and subsequently served as a special education coordinator in a suburban Minnesota school district. She has also taught as an adjunct professor at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Keely joined Learners Edge in 2016 and has developed numerous courses\, trainings\, and content pieces on a variety of topics in support of educators. Currently\, Keely serves as the Director of Professional Programs for Teaching Channel. She creates and facilitates new teacher programming. \n\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 \nTeaching Channel is a one-stop shop for teacher learning and development\, from Learners Edge graduate-level courses and professional development programs to our innovative video platform for self-reflection\, coaching\, and calibration. We also offer loads of free resources for teachers in our new K12 Hub. \nWe craft all our learning resources with the goal of empowering teachers to thrive and be at their best in the classroom\, so their students can too. More than ever\, teachers like you need and deserve the very best support to advance your skills\, your salary\, and your career through ongoing learning.
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CATEGORIES:Family and Community Engagement,School Culture/Climate,Social-Emotional Learning
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SUMMARY:Unleashing Your Leadership Potential: A Panel for Aspiring Superintendents and District Trailblazers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Doug Roberts\, Founder and CEO\, Institute for Education Innovation; Dr. Shawn Joseph\, Assistant Professor/Co-Director of Urban Superintendent Academy\, Howard University (D.C.); Dr. Joe Mullikin\, Incoming Superintendent\, Meridian School District (IL); Dr. Barbara Mullen\, Superintendent\, Rush-Henrietta Central School District (NY); and Tammy Williams\, Director of Curriculum and Instruction\, Greensburg Community School Corporation (IN) \nSponsored by Institute for Education Innovation \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWatch this empowering edLeader Panel for aspiring superintendents and district trailblazers and unleash your leadership potential! Viewers gain insights from accomplished leaders on: \n\nCrucial leadership skills\nNavigating challenges\nCultivating networks for success in educational leadership\n\nView this session to chart your development plan\, connect with a community of like-minded professionals\, and propel your leadership journey. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nThrough his work with school district leaders and edtech entrepreneurs for nearly 20 years\, Doug Roberts saw a need to bridge the gap between these two groups of brilliant people and find ways to help them foster mutual partnerships. He had a big vision for the Institute for Education Innovation when he founded it in 2018\, but he could never have dreamed of the impact this organization would ultimately have on school district leaders\, education organizations\, and the opportunities he and his team have created to develop better solutions that will ultimately support our students. Doug is passionate about every child’s right to a high-quality public education\, equity\, inclusion\, his family\, the Yankees\, and connecting K-12 leaders to discuss big ideas for the future of learning. \nDr. Shawn Joseph is an education leader with a profound commitment to equity and social justice. Throughout his career\, he has served as an English teacher\, reading specialist\, school administrator\, central office administrator\, and superintendent in Delaware and Tennessee. Currently\, he is Co-Director of the AASA/Howard Urban Superintendent Academy and Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership\, Administration\, and Policy Studies at Howard University. \nNotable honors include being named the National Association of Secondary School Administrator’s Met-Life Middle School Principal of the Year for Maryland in 2009 and receiving the American Educational Research Association’s Outstanding Dissertation Award in Educational Leadership in 2010. Dr. Joseph was also recognized as the Person of the Year by the Tribune Newspaper in Nashville for two consecutive years. He has authored books such as “The Principal’s Guide to the First 100 Days of the School Year: Creating Instructional Momentum” and “Finding the Joseph Within\,” a memoir reflecting on his professional journey and the role of faith and perseverance. \nDr. Joe Mullikin is an award-winning educator\, consultant\, speaker\, and leader. He is the incoming superintendent of the Meridian School District in Illinois. He currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Meridian School District and principal at Highland Elementary. His first day as superintendent will be July 1\, 2024. He served as the Director of Data and Assessment and Continuous Improvement for the Meridian school district and teaches adjunct for Judson University. \n\nDr. Barbara Mullen is the superintendent of Rush-Henrietta Central School District in New York. Her impressive track record includes leading successful efforts that accelerate student learning and secure meaningful careers for students. As Assistant Superintendent for the Office of Student Services in Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, she oversaw a $70 million budget and 520 employees\, leaving a lasting impact on the district. \nAs a turnaround specialist\, Dr. Mullen has achieved remarkable results\, securing $20 million in federal funding for Providence\, Rhode Island\, and cutting the failure rate for Secondary Special Education students in half in just one school year. With a focus on inclusive education\, she facilitated academic gains and improved IEP fulfillment across 275 schools in Houston ISD. Education has been Dr. Mullen’s lifelong passion\, shaped by her upbringing as the child of two educators in Chicago. \nArmed with a Ph.D. in Special Education Administration and Leadership\, she has also served as an adjunct professor at Johnson & Wales University. Beyond her professional contributions\, Dr. Mullen is an active member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and actively engages in various community initiatives. \nTammy Williams is the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Greensburg Community School District in Indiana. She is an accomplished education professional with a wealth of experience and a strong track record of success. As the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Greensburg Community School Corporation\, she has shaped K-12 curriculum across various content areas. Tammy has provided valuable professional development for district initiatives and played a pivotal role in establishing the PLC framework for the district. Additionally\, she has been actively involved in coordinating Federal and State grants\, serving as the Title IX Coordinator\, and piloting the state teacher effectiveness rubric and evaluation program. Before her current role\, Tammy served as a Title I Support Specialist at MSD Washington Township\, supervising Title I Programs for multiple schools and conducting staff training. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Mentorship for K-12 Leaders community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThe Institute for Education Innovation is bridging the gaps between the individuals and organizations committed to seeing students succeed in school and life\, creating a safe space for constructive problem-solving and innovative thinking.
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CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration
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SUMMARY:The Key to Cleaner Water: Educating Your Students\, Peers\, and School Decision Makers on the Benefits of Healthier Hydration
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sophia Pruett\, Second-Grade Teacher\, Westminster Avenue Elementary School (CA); and Sam Clark\, Fourth-Grade Teacher\, WISH Charter Elementary School (CA) \nSponsored by Elkay \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhen there’s no clean drinking water at school\, it affects everyone in attendance. Lead exposure from drinking water has been linked to damage to the central nervous and peripheral nervous systems\, learning disabilities\, and even anxiety. The more you know about lead\, the better equipped you’ll be to teach your students about it. View this edWebinar to learn: \n\nHow filtration can help fix lead in drinking water\nHow you can educate your students about healthier hydration\nHow to equip your students and staff with tools to advocate for cleaner water\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary school teachers\, STEM coordinators\, facility managers\, principals\, and administrators. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nSophia Pruett is a second-grade teacher at Westminster Avenue Elementary School in Venice Beach\, CA. She has been an elementary teacher for over six years\, with experience in both third and second grade. Sophia received her bachelor’s in liberal arts and master’s in literacy education from Loyola Marymount University. She is passionate about the Science of Reading and teaching literacy to students using research-based and hands-on strategies. Sophia is excited to share how she advocated for her students to get clean drinking water. She enjoys creating lessons to teach students why filtered water is so important and how it changes lives. \n\nSam Clark has been teaching fourth grade at WISH Charter Elementary School for the past six years. Her school specializes in a whole-scholar approach to learning by providing free inclusive public education to all students through collaboration and co-teaching. At WISH\, she is the lead fourth-grade teacher and leads the school’s leadership program\, the Student Council. She loves to utilize project-based learning in her classroom to teach and engage her students in meaningful topics of study. Prior to joining the WISH team\, she got her undergraduate degree and teaching credential through Loyola Marymount’s School of Education. Sam is thrilled to speak about ways to integrate information about clean drinking water into the classroom in a meaningful way for all students\, and how to turn the information into action. \n\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\nHeadquartered in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is a growth-oriented\, pure-play water business that designs\, procures\, manufactures\, and markets what we believe is the broadest sustainable product portfolio of solutions to improve health\, human safety\, and the environment. The Zurn Elkay product portfolio includes professional grade water control and safety\, water distribution and drainage\, drinking water\, finish plumbing\, hygienic\, environmental and site works products for public and private spaces. Visit www.zurn-elkay.com for additional information about the Company.
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SUMMARY:Moving Special Education from Reactive to Proactive
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ingrid Wulczyn\, Founder and CEO\, Managed. by Project IDEA \nSponsored by The Educating All Learners™ Alliance (EALA)\, An InnovateEDU Project \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDeveloping high-quality IEPs and evaluations is an art that requires deep knowledge and expertise in many areas. This edWebinar focuses on giving new and emerging teachers the tools to understand the why\, the what\, and\, most importantly\, the how of systems and procedures within the world of special education. \nBy taking a proactive approach\, educators can respond to problems in real time and learn how to prevent them in the future\, while increasing the likelihood of effective plans and equity for students. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nIngrid Wulczyn has spent over 15 years in special education working as a teacher and administrator in both network and central district office settings. Over the past three years\, she has built an organization that has the expertise required to make real change within schools and has explored and created technological solutions to the most practical problems that our teachers are facing. Ingrid and her family live in Denver\, Colorado. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Supporting Students with Special Needs community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars. \n\n \nThe Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) is an uncommon coalition of organizations committed to resource sharing and community-building that supports the efforts of the education community to meet the needs of students with disabilities or learning differences. The Alliance represents voices from a diverse range of communities\, including disability advocacy\, parent\, special education\, civil rights\, and K-12 nonprofit education organizations. EALA leads the development of a Resource Library\, Tech Tool Library\, events\, podcasts\, and working groups in order to bring awareness to the challenges and opportunities surrounding students with disabilities in K12 education\, and how we can best support them.
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CATEGORIES:Autism,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Family Engagement: Assumptions Made\, Lessons Learned
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jessica Webster\, Ed.D.\, Senior Family Engagement Specialist\, MAEC\, Inc.; and Rebecca Honig\, Chief Content and Curriculum Officer\, ParentPowered \nSponsored by ParentPowered\, creator of Ready4K \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIt’s easy to make assumptions about what families need\, what family engagement should look like\, and why families don’t engage. But we can avoid this by approaching families with curiosity and by listening. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, two family engagement experts share stories from the field about assumptions they’ve made about families that turned out not to be true. They share what they learned from these experiences and how they led to new systems and tools to break down barriers to engagement and respond to families’ strengths and needs. You gain tips\, strategies\, and resources to help you: \n\nBring family voice and perspective to the table\nBreak down barriers to engagement\nSupport families in ways that are just right for them\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-8 school leaders\, district leaders\, and those involved with family engagement\, school improvement\, and parent and community involvement. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nJessica Webster\, Ed.D. serves as a Senior Family Engagement Specialist for MAEC\, an education non-profit dedicated to increasing access to high-quality education for culturally\, linguistically\, and economically diverse learners. Dr. Webster has over 20 years of classroom and leadership experience in both public and private education. In addition to classroom teaching\, she has served as an inclusion specialist and assistant middle school principal. Prior to joining the MAEC team\, she led a university laboratory school through a strategic plan and realignment focused on literacy\, culturally responsive and equitable practices\, staff and student diversification\, student supports\, family engagement\, and community partnerships. Dr. Webster completed her Ed.D. in educational leadership at the University of Pittsburgh. She earned an M.Ed. in educational leadership with K-12 Principal Certification from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and an M.Ed. in literacy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. \n\nRebecca Honig is the Chief Content and Curriculum Officer at ParentPowered where she leads the content development of Ready4K\, an evidence-based family engagement program delivered via text message. Within this work\, Rebecca collaborated with mental health specialists\, community health workers\, and caregivers across the country to develop Ready4K Trauma-Informed\, a text-based program created to help parents and caregivers buffer the effects of trauma and adversity on their children. Prior to joining ParentPowered\, Rebecca spent numerous years working at Sesame Street where she wrote and developed children’s books\, parent guides\, and provider resources on numerous topics related to early childhood adversity. She has created numerous parent and educator resources focused on promoting play and learning in conflict-impacted areas and refugee camps as well as teacher guides promoting resilience in the classroom. \n\nJoin the Community & Family Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nResearch shows that families play a powerful role in fostering children’s development. ParentPowered is on a mission to help K–12 districts provide accessible\, evidence-based family engagement curriculum\, without adding more to teachers’ plates. Our Ready4K program — for PreK through grade 8 — supports\, inspires\, and activates parents and caregivers with simple\, strengths-based insights they can turn into everyday teachable moments. Learn more and request a demo at ready4k.com.
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SUMMARY:Social-Emotional Learning Starts with Us: SEL for Administrators and School Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Trisha DiFazio\, Education Consultant\, Speaker\, and Author; and Allison Roeser\, SEL Consultant and Author \nSponsored by Teacher Created Materials \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nResearch has shown that social-emotional learning (SEL) increases academic achievement\, improves behavior\, and contributes to the overall sense of well-being for students and teachers. However\, we can’t teach what we don’t know. For that reason\, SEL starts with adults. In order for administrators to create conditions for teachers and students to effectively engage in SEL\, they themselves need to reflect on their personal SEL. \nThis edLeader Panel provides insights and ideas on how administrators and school leaders can support\, empower\, and inspire staff and students. Viewers: \n\nReflect and build upon their personal SEL best practices\nBecome equipped with engaging strategies to connect with staff and students\nDeepen their understanding of how SEL can strengthen and improve academics and overall well-being\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel benefits K-12 school and district leaders as well as teachers. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nTrisha DiFazio is an education consultant\, speaker\, and co-author of Social-Emotional Learning Starts with Us: Empowering Teachers to Support Students. She is a former classroom teacher and adjunct professor in the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California (USC). Trisha holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lake Forest College with a double concentration in English and Spanish\, a Master of Arts in Teaching from National Louis University\, an ESL Endorsement from Dominican University\, and an International TEFL Certification from the International Teaching Center in Madrid\, Spain. Trisha was a contributing author for TCM’s Language Power: Building Language Proficiency. She is passionate about empowering teachers\, parents\, and students. \n\nAllison Roeser\, Master of Health Science (MHS) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC)\, is an SEL consultant and author for Teacher Created Materials (TCM). As an avid learner of mindfulness practices\, Allison has seen firsthand the value of integrating self-awareness into professional and personal development. She has almost two decades of experience working with leaders in education\, child welfare\, and social change. With a master’s in health science from Johns Hopkins University\, Allison’s thesis focused on increasing effective communication for early childhood educators in disadvantaged districts. Allison is currently a mentor coach at the Academy for Coaching Excellence in addition to leading workshops and training courses for schools and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)\, a program that advocates for foster care youth in San Francisco. \n\nJoin the Build Educator Capacity and Boost Student Achievement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nTeacher Created Materials develops innovative and imaginative educational materials and services for students worldwide. Everything we do is created by teachers for teachers and students to make teaching more effective and learning more fun. Join us on our mission to create a world where children truly want to learn.
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CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Social-Emotional Learning
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SUMMARY:Myndful: How Students Used AI to Create an App for Mental Health Resources
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ashvin Trehan\, Co-Founder and CEO\, Myndful-AI; Jared Wyetzner\, Co-Founder\, COO\, and Chief Backend Developer\, Myndful-AI; and Siddharth Paul\, Co-Founder\, CTO\, and Chief Frontend Developer\, Myndful-AI\nModerated by Lisa Schmucki\, Founder and CEO\, edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nView for a lively discussion with three recent graduates from Metuchen High School (NJ). As high school students passionate about equitable and accessible mental health care\, they were astonished to see that their school’s mental health resources webpage was dated\, difficult to use\, and not as helpful as it intended to be. So\, they embarked on a mission to develop the world’s first machine learning chatbot\, dedicated to serving as a comprehensive directory for high school students. \nTheir chatbot is designed to bridge the gap and provide assistance in coping with stress\, anxiety\, and various mental health challenges. The chatbot is a neural network built with a TensorFlow sequential model. They collaborated with the Hamilton Lab at the Rutgers University Department of Psychology in New Brunswick to compile training data for the model. With a focus on user experience\, Myndful.AI offers a sleek and intuitive interface for direct FREE communication with the chatbot\, as well as a convenient menu that provides quick access to curated resources addressing various mental health concerns. \nThrough this edWebinar\, viewers are able to learn about artificial intelligence applications in the classroom and how this emerging technology can be used to support students and their mental health. In an increasingly technological era\, it is important that both students and educators learn how to use technology for good to best prepare for the future. \nMyndful.AI is currently available to all students nationwide. They have created custom pages for schools across New Jersey with school-specific resources. Myndful has been used nearly 40\,000 times in the past three months and serves 5\,000. Myndful has won many awards including the Congressional App Challenge. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 educators and counselors who want to learn more about innovative and student-driven ways to support the mental health and wellness of their students. \nThis edWebinar is part of Mental Health & Wellness Week. Join us for a week of advice\, resources\, and solutions that address educator and student mental health and wellness. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nAshvin Trehan is a Co-founder and the CEO of Myndful-AI. Having graduated from Metuchen High School\, he will begin his studies at Yale University in the fall\, where his interests lie in artificial intelligence\, economics\, and psychology. As the visionary behind Myndful-AI\, Ashvin is responsible for the strategic direction and outreach efforts of the company. Ashvin is currently interning with Congressman Frank Pallone in his New Brunswick district office. Ashvin is heavily involved in mental health advocacy in his community. He has led his high school’s mental health club\, written and published articles about mental health\, and completed research with The Hamilton Lab at Rutgers University to explore the connection between sleep\, social media\, and technology use on adolescent mental health. In his free time\, Ashvin enjoys spending time outdoors hiking\, playing tennis\, and spending time with his friends and family. \n\nJared Wyetzner is a Co-founder of Myndful-AI as well as the COO and Chief Backend Developer. A recent graduate of Metuchen High School\, Jared looks forward to beginning his studies at Yale University where he hopes to major in physics. He is constantly improving the machine learning algorithm that enables Myndful to provide accurate resources. Jared also handles Myndful’s server and web hosting. Outside of Myndful\, Jared was the programming captain for his school’s robotics team where he taught younger members object-oriented programming. He is also a four-time nationals qualifier for the Math Team and the founder of the Physics Team at Metuchen High School. Jared is an avid trumpet player\, as he has had the opportunity to play in all-state- and all-national-level jazz bands\, wind bands\, and orchestras. A curious young man\, Jared is always looking for new ways to help his peers through science and technology. \n\nSiddharth Paul is a Co-founder of Myndful-AI as well as the Chief Technical Officer and Chief Frontend Developer. Having graduated from Metuchen High School\, Siddharth plans to study physics and computer science at Rutgers University. He designed the chatbot so that Myndful can be as interactive and input driven as possible. Siddharth also handles the implementation process of Myndful to other schools\, as he creates all the new sites with the themes of other schools. In his free time\, Siddharth is interested in robotics and loves creating music. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nLisa Schmucki is the founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, a professional learning network that provides peer-to-peer learning and collaboration for a global community of over a million educators. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Mental Health and Wellness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mentalhealth20230721/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Health and Wellness,Mental Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:Maximizing Student Success: Enhancing MTSS and Strengthening Family Communication
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Gina Perez\, Program Specialist\, San Bernardino City Unified School District (CA); and Dr. Emily Couch\, MTSS TOSA\, Oak Harbor Public Schools (WA)\nModerated by Kelly Truong\, Senior Account Director\, Panorama Education \nSponsored by Panorama Education \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nOne of the essential pillars of a successful MTSS implementation is effective family communication. Recognizing the crucial role of families as partners in student education\, this edLeader Panel provides valuable guidance on fostering open lines of communication\, building trusting relationships\, and engaging families in the decision-making process. \nView this engaging edLeader Panel that delves into the critical aspects of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and the pivotal role of effective family communication in optimizing student progress. Designed for educators\, administrators\, and family engagement professionals\, this session equips you with practical strategies and insights to establish a collaborative framework that fosters student success. School leaders share their experiences with: \n\nEstablishing a collaborative framework for family engagement and communication\nStrengthening relationships with families through effective communication strategies\nEmpowering families to support student progress at home\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and family engagement professionals. \n About the Presenters \nGina Perez is a family engagement specialist with San Bernardino City USD who has a passion for systemizing family engagement\, supporting families as equal partners in students’ successes and serving the community that provided her so much. In addition to being an SBCUSD student\, Mrs. Perez has served as a district athletic coach\, teacher\, resource teacher\, program facilitator and administrator designee. She has her Bachelor of Arts in English literature\, master’s degree in educational leadership\, primary and secondary credentials. \n  \nDr. Emily Couch is a Pacific Northwest native who has taught\, coached\, and led in schools and districts throughout Oregon and Washington for the past decade. She has undergraduate degrees in elementary education and history\, her master’s degree in Student Development Counseling and Administration\, an ESOL endorsement\, and an administrative license. She completed her doctorate with a concentration in Curriculum Design and Development in 2021. Dr. Couch is passionate about centering student experiences as she collaborates with colleagues to create schools and systems that serve each and every student. She is always looking for opportunities to explore and travel. \n  \nAbout the Moderator \nKelly Truong leads work with many of Panorama’s large district clients\, including Tulsa Public Schools\, Edmond Public Schools\, Des Moines Public Schools\, Shawnee Mission Public Schools\, and Olathe Public Schools. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Community & Family Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\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/engagement20230720/
CATEGORIES:Family and Community Engagement,MTSS
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SUMMARY:Common Profiles of Struggling Readers—and How to Better Support These Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Gene Kerns\, Vice President and Chief Academic Officer\, Renaissance; and Dr. Sarah Brown\, MTSS Consultant and Author \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. \nWhile the category of “struggling readers” is broad\, we can identify common profiles of students who struggle. This raises some obvious questions. If we know why so many students struggle\, then why do national reading scores continue to decline—and why do many interventions fail to produce the desired results? \nView this edWebinar for the answers as we explore recent studies of how students are performing in reading and how they grow (or fail to grow) across school years. You’ll understand: \n\nThe most common profiles of struggling readers\nWhen reading interventions have the greatest chance of success\nHow to track your interventions’ effectiveness at the system\, school\, and classroom levels—and when to fade or intensify your efforts\nHow to make the most of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to guide reading proficiency by third grade\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nGene Kerns\, Ed.D. is Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at Renaissance and a nationally acclaimed speaker on assessment\, learning progressions\, and educational standards. He is co-author of the book Literacy Reframed: How a Focus on Decoding\, Vocabulary\, and Background Knowledge Improves Reading Comprehension. \n\nSarah Brown\, Ph.D. is a national MTSS consultant and author. She formerly served as Senior Director of MTSS Solutions at Renaissance and as Bureau Chief at the Iowa Department of Education. She is co-author of the book Effective Universal Instruction: An Action-Oriented Approach to Improving Tier 1. \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\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/assessment20230720/
CATEGORIES:Assessment,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Effective Solutions for Student and Staff Mental Health and Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sara LaHayne\, Founder and CEO\, Move This World; Reagan Rogers\, M.S.\, Psy.S.\, National Director of IMPACT\, Invo Healthcare; and Maria Barrera\, Founder and CEO\, Clayful\nModerated by Dr. Robin Knutelsky\, Director of Curriculum\, Instruction\, Assessment\, and Human Resources\, Northern Highlands Regional High School (NJ) \nWatch the RecordingListen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin us for a panel discussion on mental health and wellness resources and solutions for students and staff. There is an urgent need for effective ways to mitigate the mental health crisis. \nEducators want more resources to support mental health and wellness for their faculty\, students\, and families. In this edWebinar\, organizations answer questions educators have about mental health and wellness. Viewers have the opportunity to learn more about these solutions and the work they are doing to help serve and support school districts. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 educators and counselors who want to learn more for their own self-care and for the mental health and wellness of their students. \nThis edWebinar is part of Mental Health & Wellness Week. Join us for a week of advice\, resources\, and solutions that address educator and student mental health and wellness. \nAbout the Presenters \nSara LaHayne is the Founder and CEO of Move This World\, the leading provider of interactive social-emotional learning (SEL) experiences for PreK-12 students\, educators\, and families. Rooted in creative arts therapy and positive psychology\, Move This World programs are evidence based and designed for seamless delivery through multimedia experiences that spark movement\, connection\, and social-emotional development. A lifelong dancer and former professional performer\, Sara authored\, implemented\, and evaluated the original Move This World curriculum 15 years ago as a Fulbright Scholar in Bogotá\, Colombia. Headquartered in Brooklyn\, New York\, Move This World has impacted over 3.5 million students across 45 states and nine countries to date. \n\nReagan Rogers\, M.S.\, Psy.S. is the National Director of Invo Healthcare’s IMPACT program. IMPACT (Integrated Multidisciplinary Program to Address Childhood Trauma) is a groundbreaking program that integrates experienced mental health and behavioral health teams into the natural school environment. In her role\, she oversees this unique\, multidisciplinary team-based model for K-12 students in over 200 schools nationwide. Reagan is a certified school psychologist with extensive experience working with school-age children and clinical oversight of qualified mental health and behavior-related professionals. Leading 12 direct reports and nearly 200 clinicians\, her passion for creating supportive environments where students thrive academically\, emotionally\, and socially has led to a 150% increase in the number of students serviced. \nReagan’s journey in education began as a school psychologist\, focusing specifically on school turnaround initiatives and providing comprehensive wraparound supports for students. Throughout her career\, Reagan has consistently fueled her passion for teaching by serving as an adjunct professor of psychology and advisory board member. She has provided mentorship and instruction to undergraduate students on a diverse range of topics\, including lifespan development\, critical thinking\, theories of personality\, and introduction to psychology. Drawing from her deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by students\, Reagan has dedicated her career to developing and implementing innovative and evidence-based mental health programs. Reagan has a strong commitment to providing high-quality services to children and families in need and serves as a compassionate advocate for the success of every student receiving IMPACT services. \nMaria Barrera is the founder and CEO of Clayful. She is committed to addressing the youth mental health crisis. Born in Colombia and understanding the pressures of adversity\, she leverages her experience as a Stanford-educated engineer and from her pioneering role on Nearpod’s founding team to create impactful solutions in education. \nThrough her tireless research and collaboration with a diverse team of experts\, Maria developed Clayful\, offering accessible\, preventative mental health resources to families of all socio-economic statuses. Her dedication to training a diverse mental health workforce and establishing partnerships with schools has already impacted thousands of students across the country. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Robin Knutelsky’s area of expertise lies in curriculum development\, professional development\, and aligning and improving instruction. She has dedicated her career to improving instruction with a laser focus on improving student learning. After years in the classroom as an English teacher\, Robin joined the New Jersey Department of Education as the director of teaching and learning supports. She was charged with improving the teaching and learning supports for educators in the State of New Jersey. In 2017\, Robin became the chief strategic alignment officer where she was charged with clarifying\, aligning\, and simplifying tools\, training\, and support for school and district improvement. In 2020\, she returned to school leadership in New Jersey as the district director of curriculum\, instruction\, assessment\, and human resources. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Mental Health and Wellness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mentalhealth20230720/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Mental Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:10 Lessons in How to Build Relationships and Relevance in Career-Connected Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rachael Keaouhi Aquino\, Ph.D.\, Founding Executive Director\, Hawaii Workforce Pipeline\, Inc.; Robert Markle\, Ph.D.\, Education Research Project Manager\, The Christensen Institute; and Julia Freeland Fisher\, Director of Education Research\, The Christensen Institute \nSponsored by The Christensen Institute \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhile most K-12 schools are increasingly focused on career exposure and work-based learning\, these career-oriented activities and lessons focus solely on skills. It’s time schools harness the full potential of career-connected learning by pairing skill building with network building. \nIn an 18-month pilot program led by the Christensen Institute—in partnership with three intermediary organizations representing 20 pilot sites—career-connected learning practitioners revealed the challenges and successes experienced in beginning to strategically implement network building through lessons and activities. Featuring leaders from both research and practice\, this edWebinar reveals 10 key lessons learned in this implementation and highlight specific strategies schools can implement in the coming year. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Rachael Keaouhi Aquino is the Windward Career and Technical Education (CTE) Intermediary. She supports the Windward Department of Education\, specifically the Windward Academy for CTE. She aims to provide a variety of work-based learning opportunities for K-12 public school students on the Windward side of Oahu. As a Native Hawaiian\, Dr. Aquino is passionate about providing educational opportunities for students from the local community and encouraging them to pursue careers that will provide them with a sustainable\, living wage. \n\nRobert Markle\, Ph.D. is a Research Manager at the Christensen Institute. His work focuses on increasing awareness and adoption of emerging practices for expanding students’ access to opportunity\, economic mobility\, and personal well-being. Given Dr. Markle’s background in implementation science\, he is interested in how relationship-based initiatives can be optimized for local contexts to maximize their effectiveness. \n  \n\nJulia Freeland Fisher is the Director of Education Research at the Christensen Institute. Her work aims to educate policymakers and community leaders on the power of disruptive innovation in the K-12 and higher education spheres. Julia’s writing has appeared in outlets including Education Week\, The 74\, EdSurge\, Work Shift\, USA Today\, and The Boston Globe. She is the author of Who You Know: Unlocking Innovations That Expand Students’ Networks. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the College\, Career\, and Life Readiness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe Christensen Institute is a nonprofit\, nonpartisan think tank dedicated to improving the world through Disruptive Innovation. Founded on the theories of late Harvard professor Clayton Christensen\, the Institute offers a unique framework for understanding many of society’s most pressing problems.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ccss20230719/
CATEGORIES:Career Education,College and Career Readiness,Real World Literacy
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SUMMARY:Effective Solutions for Student and Staff Mental Health and Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Janine Domingues\, Clinical Psychologist\, Anxiety Disorders Center and Senior Director of Professional Training\, School and Community Programs\, Child Mind Institute; Jessica Rosenfeld\, School/District Partnership Manager\, Ripple Effects; and Bridgette Melton\, M.S. Psychology\, Client Development Representative | Certified Trauma and Resilience Practitioner-Education\, Committee for Children\nModerated by Donna Reichman\, Assistant Superintendent\, Wayne Township Public Schools (NJ) \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nView for a panel discussion on mental health and wellness resources and solutions for students and staff. There is an urgent need for effective ways to mitigate the mental health crisis. \nEducators want more resources to support mental health and wellness for their faculty\, students\, and families. In this edWebinar\, organizations answer questions educators have about mental health and wellness. Viewers have the opportunity to learn more about these solutions and the work they are doing to help serve and support school districts. \nThis edWebinar is of interest to K-12 educators and counselors who want to learn more for their own self-care and for the mental health and wellness of their students. \nThis edWebinar is part of Mental Health & Wellness Week. Join us for a week of advice\, resources\, and solutions that address educator and student mental health and wellness. \nAbout the Presenters \nJanine Domingues\, Ph.D. is the Senior Director of Professional Training for School and Community Programs and a psychologist in the Anxiety Disorders Center at the Child Mind Institute. She has developed and provided educators and school-based mental health professionals with evidence-based prevention and intervention training programs for schools K-12. Dr. Domingues is passionate about ensuring the sustainability of mental health prevention and intervention services in schools by empowering staff through effective and supportive training. \nShe specializes in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety and mood disorders in children\, adolescents\, and young adults\, and has expertise in providing treatment to children and families who have been affected by trauma and grief. Dr. Domingues is dedicated to destigmatizing mental health challenges through education and bringing evidence-based interventions to schools and communities. \n  \nJessica Rosenfeld is a former educator and an advocate for social-emotional learning and mental health. She has worked in the Edtech space for over seven years\, helping schools and districts around the country implement programming for SEL\, mental health\, and behavioral interventions. She is dedicated to helping create a safe space for all students to learn and grow. Jessica graduated from the University of Kentucky with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. \n  \n  \n  \nBridgette Melton is a previous elementary school teacher and holds a master’s in psychology. She is passionate about combating childhood trauma by building resiliency into the classroom. Bridgette has continued growing her knowledge in this field and is a certified trauma and resilience practitioner. She is a member of the Education Partnership Team at Committee for Children. \n  \n  \n  \nAbout the Moderator \nDonna Reichman has been a member of the Wayne Township Public Schools for 20 years serving in the roles of Assistant Superintendent\, Curriculum Director\, Principal\, Staff Developer\, and Gifted and Talented Teacher. Her combined 26 years of experience in public education includes work on curriculum reform\, technology integration\, and professional development. Donna has been the driving force behind many curriculum implementations\, has opened a state-of-the-art early childhood center\, and started an in-house professional development center where educational leaders from her district can showcase and share their expertise and talents. She worked with the New Jersey Department of Education to develop programs that allow for progressive in-district professional development and was a New Jersey Gifted Society fellow. Donna graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Economics. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Kean University and a Master’s Degree in Education\, Administration\, and Supervision from Caldwell University. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Mental Health and Wellness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mentalhealth20230719/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Mental Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:Improving Engagement and Performance: Key Thinking Moves All Instructional Leaders Should Look for K-8
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Ron Ritchhart\, Senior Research Associate (Retired) at Project Zero\, Harvard Graduate School of Education\, and Director of Worldwide Cultures of Thinking Project; and Francis Vigeant\, Founder and CEO\, KnowAtom \nCo-Sponsored by KnowAtom & Worldwide Cultures of Thinking in Action \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhy do ideas take off in some classrooms and fall flat in others? Why do some classrooms experience more learning loss than others? View this edLeader Panel for an evidence-based discussion to learn how principals\, teachers\, and curriculum leaders can develop a culture of thinking to transform student performance and engagement. \nKey takeaways from this session include: \n\nWhat thinking is and what it’s not\nHow thinking moves form routines and mindsets\nCommon curriculum and instructional barriers to student thinking\nAdministrative “look-fors” that bring a culture of thinking into focus\n\nThe panelists use K-8 science as a context for discussion\, exploring ties between thinking and new performance-based standards such as the Next Generation Science Standards\, using elements of KnowAtom’s evidence-based core science curriculum designed for K-8 Next Generation Science Standards in adaptive and adoptive states. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-8 curriculum administrators\, principals\, teachers\, and instructional coaches. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Ron Ritchhart is a world-renowned educator\, researcher\, and author. For over 25 years\, Dr. Ritchhart served as a Senior Research Associate and Principal Investigator at Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education where his research focused on understanding how to develop\, nurture\, and sustain “cultures of thinking” for both students and teachers. After leaving Harvard in 2021\, Dr. Ritchhart has continued his classroom- and school-based research and writing to further the ideas of visible thinking and the creation of schools as cultures of thinking. Dr. Ritchhart’s ability to seamlessly merge theory\, research\, practice\, and application together in a highly accessible and engaging manner has made him a best-selling author of numerous books including Intellectual Character\, Making Thinking Visible\, Creating Cultures of Thinking\, The Power of Making Thinking Visible\, and his highly anticipated new book\, Cultures of Thinking in Action. \nFrancis Vigeant\, KnowAtom’s Founder and CEO\, is a former public K-12 science\, engineering\, and math teacher\, top-performing in New Hampshire statewide testing. Since 2006\, his work at KnowAtom has focused on authentic hands-on screens-off science instruction\, where instructional culture and cognitive rigor meet to support student agency and performance at scale. His work creating next generation science curricula and professional learning models for K-8 public education has successfully transformed districtwide science instruction for thousands of students through KnowAtom and has been the subject of Northeastern University studies. He served as Interim Board President of non-profit STEM Power/STEM Synergy and has been a regular contributor to STEM education workgroups including the Clinton Global Initiative. He currently serves as a strategic advisor to the School of Education at Gordon College. Francis lives in Massachusetts with his wife and son. \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 edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nMore than 17 years ago\, we started KnowAtom because… Teachers are important. They nurture student creativity and shape the next generation of problem solvers. But all teachers achieve more with complete resources and support. That’s where we come in. As teachers ourselves\, we believe creative\, evaluative\, and analytical thinking skills prepare all students for any college or career choice. And STEM disciplines are the perfect venue for learning these skills hands-on. With KnowAtom\, students are scientists and engineers. They investigate real-world phenomena and learn how to solve problems and answer questions for themselves. KnowAtom provides schools with K-8 curriculum and materials designed for the Next Generation Science Standards. Plus you’ll never have to shop for materials again — we deliver all the hands-on resources you need right to your classroom. So what are you waiting for? We’re here to help. Learn More About KnowAtom. \n \nThe Worldwide Cultures of Thinking Project began with two frameworks. The first was the 8 Cultural Forces\, a framework that helps to illuminate the building blocks of group culture. The second was the framework\, in the form of the Understanding Map\, for understanding what we mean by thinking. These frameworks\, and the associated tools we have developed around them\, are important vehicles for teachers and schools to leverage as they embark on creating robust cultures of thinking. \nOur current research in the Worldwide Cultures of Thinking Project has focused on identifying these mindsets/stances. They represent 10 guiding principles that propel the development of a culture of thinking. Thus\, we call this current line of research\, Cultures of Thinking in Action. We present these principles along with an accompanying theory of action that ties actions to outcomes. We also present a collection of resources\, tools\, actions\, and practices.
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CATEGORIES:Curriculum Development,Leadership/Administration
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SUMMARY:Expert Advice on the Student Mental Health Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Christopher Jenson\, M.D.\, Senior Health Advisor\, Educator\, Public Speaker\, and Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author on School Mental Health; Kristi Dixon\, School Counselor\, Blue Valley Unified School District 229 (KS); Heidi Albin\, Teacher\, Curriculum Author\, Gaming Concepts Curriculum; and Brett Derickson\, Assistant Principal\, Carson Middle School\, Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (CO) \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nView this edWebinar for a discussion with Dr. Christopher Jenson and experts with deep experience in the field of student health and wellness. They discuss: \n\nThe acceleration of the student mental health crisis\, student health metrics from 2000 forward (pre\, during\, and post-pandemic)\, and the driving forces for the downward spiral\nImplementations are currently in place: Are we happy with them? Why or why not?\nThe current assets and limitations of schools: What are they? What roles do we feel communities are pushing us into? Do we have the capacity to treat?\nThe role of embedded preventive mental health (novel approach) with a discussion of the research data and perspectives from presenters\n\nThis edWebinar is of interest to K-12 educators and counselors who want to learn more for their own self-care and for the mental health and wellness of their students. \nThis edWebinar is part of Mental Health & Wellness Week. Join us for a week of advice\, resources\, and solutions that address educator and student mental health and wellness. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Christopher Jenson proudly served as an emergency medicine physician\, CDC Science Ambassador Fellow\, and nationally recognized educator before launching into his current passion—designing practical solutions for health-related challenges in schools across the U.S. and Canada. His first book\, After the Mask: A Guide to Caring for Students and Schools\, peaked at Amazon’s #1 Best Seller and #1 New Release during the summer of 2021\, making an impact in both educational and mental-health-related categories. Dr. Jenson recently completed a nationwide study of 34 schools and more than 700 students\, assessing the quantitative performance of preventative mental health with secondary students. The escalating health needs in schools have inspired Dr. Jenson to focus on his current passions: creating operational frameworks where teachers can seamlessly embed preventative mental health into the daily classroom experience and implementing specific action items from healthcare to deter educator burnout. \n\nKristi Dixon began her professional career as a special education teacher before moving on to school counseling in 2001. Kristi earned her Bachelor of Science in elementary education (1993) and Master of Science\, special education – learning disabilities and serious emotional disability (1995) at Kansas State University. She then completed her second master’s degree in school counseling at Emporia State University (2000). \nSince 1996\, Kristi has supported countless students while also serving on her district’s Drug & Alcohol Intervention and Prevention Task Force\, as well as promoting diversity\, equity\, and inclusion initiatives with students\, staff\, and the community at large. She has taught as an adjunct instructor in graduate programs for school counseling at Emporia State University and University of Missouri-Kansas City. In 2016\, Kristi was awarded Kansas School Counselor of the Year. Kristi is most proud of her role as Mom to her 16-year-old son\, Elijah. \n\nHeidi Albin\, a Milken Educator and National Presidential Awardee for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching\, began her career in alternative education as a teacher and character education coordinator at Complete High School Maize. In addition to helping CHSM receive recognition as a Character.org National School of Character\, Heidi successfully implemented a facility therapy dog program in her school\, helped CHSM receive recognition as a Green School of the Year\, and established a handicap-accessible community garden. \nAs a Master Angler with Fishing’s Future and a member of the board of directors for Wild KS\, Heidi wrote and implemented curricula for fishing\, wilderness survival\, and camping. She loves sharing her resources by presenting at conferences and serving on committees such as the KSDE Learning COVID-19 Response Task Force and on a national 100Kin10 team. Heidi has co-authored character education curricula as well as esports curricula. \nBrett Derickson is a veteran educator of 25 years primarily as a social studies teacher\, soccer coach\, and International Baccalaureate coordinator. Brett has a BS in education from Ohio University (1999) and advanced degrees in curriculum and instruction as well as educational leadership. For six years Brett has continued his leadership as a secondary assistant principal. Working primarily with military dependents and their families in Colorado Springs\, his leadership continues to evolve as mental health initiatives and support take the main stage in schools today. Brett is also the co-founder of School House Cracked\, an education podcast/vlog examining all aspects of school and community that impact American society. A father of three high-school-aged students\, adapting to parenting in an era of social-emotional turmoil has shaped his approach to school policy and practices as well as the significance of relationships with all stakeholders. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Mental Health and Wellness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mentalhealth20230718/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Mental Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:Level Up! Improving K-8 Math Outcomes Using Digital Games
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Chloe CancioBello-Peña\, Classroom Teacher/2nd Grade Team Leader\, Somerset Academy St. Lucie (FL); Dr. André R. Denham\, Associate Dean for Graduate Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Instructional Technology\, The University of Alabama; and Dr. Joshua Prieur\, Educational Efficacy Director\, Prodigy Education \nSponsored by Prodigy Education \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWorld-class digital games can spark a love of learning unlike anything else. As technology rapidly evolves\, the number of careers in STEM-related fields is increasing dramatically. Educators can prepare students for long-term success by helping to establish and nurture a long-term love of math in K-8 students. They can do this by putting motivation first and blending the standards-aligned content math students need to know with world-class digital games. \nResearch has shown that digital game-based learning can increase motivation\, build student confidence\, and promote improved academic achievement in math. View this edWebinar to: \n\nDiscover foundational research demonstrating the impact that digital game-based learning can have on academic and attitudinal outcomes\nLearn how to implement a cycle-based model to choose digital games\, integrate them into your classroom\, and evaluate their impact\nHear practical tips for integrating impactful digital games into the K-8 classroom\n\nView for a session that helps you to level up your use of digital game-based learning tools in the K-8 math classroom! This edWebinar is of interest to K-8 math teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nChloe CancioBello-Peña is a classroom teacher who leads the 2nd grade team at Somerset Academy St. Lucie in Port St. Lucie\, Florida. Chloe (known to her students as Mrs. C\, Mrs. Peña\, Mrs. CancioBello\, or Mrs. CBP) has been teaching for seven years and is originally from Miami\, Florida. She garnered recognition for her exemplary teaching abilities when she was honored with the prestigious title of Teacher of the Year for the 2019-2020 academic year. Chloe’s instructional approach extends beyond conventional methods\, as evidenced by her implementation of a captivating Pokémon-themed classroom environment during the previous academic year and her work as a Global Ambassador for Prodigy Education. Beyond her classroom responsibilities\, she actively engages in various endeavors within her school community. She has spearheaded the establishment and operation of the Future Educators of America club and during the summer she assumes the role of summer camp director. \n\nDr. André R. Denham is an Associate Professor of Instructional Technology in the Department of Educational Leadership\, Policy\, and Technology Studies at The University of Alabama. He is also the Associate Dean for Graduate Academic Affairs in the Graduate School. His research focuses on the design\, development\, and integration of games—both analog and digital—as a means of transforming how we teach and learn mathematics. His research addresses interrelated strands of inquiry that contribute to the growing knowledge base surrounding using games as an instructional tool: the design and development of games\, the integration of game-based learning in the mathematics classroom\, and the identification of effective methods for increasing the game-based learning knowledge of mathematics teachers. Dr. Denham has presented over 35 conference papers\, roundtables\, and poster sessions at national and international professional conferences. In addition\, he has given over 20 invited talks\, keynotes\, and workshops. \n\nDr. Joshua Prieur is the Educational Efficacy Director at Prodigy Education. Prior to joining Prodigy Education\, Dr. Prieur was an award-winning educator who served in public K-12 education for eight years in Florida as a classroom teacher and then as an assistant principal. Dr. Prieur often participates in public speaking opportunities at education-centric conferences. Most recently\, he led a thought leadership panel at SXSW EDU 2023 entitled The Current State of Digital Game-Based Learning. He has also appeared as a guest on podcasts\, on national television\, and on the radio. Based in Toronto\, Canada\, Dr. Prieur champions collaborative discourse to grow and evolve the field of digital game-based learning. His primary focus is supporting educators who use digital games in their classrooms. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Game-Based 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 \nProdigy Education is a global leader in digital game-based learning. Our mission is to help every student in the world love learning\, motivating millions worldwide via fun\, secure\, and accessible standards-aligned gameplay experiences. At Prodigy Education\, we believe maximizing student motivation helps develop a lifetime love of learning. Prodigy’s approach to fun\, game-based learning means kids no longer have to choose between homework and playtime.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/gaming20230717/
CATEGORIES:Game-Based Learning,Mathematics
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SUMMARY:Immediate Action Items for Educator Stress and Burnout
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Christopher Jenson\, M.D.\, Senior Health Advisor\, Educator\, Public Speaker\, and Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author on School Mental Health \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDrowning in the background of the youth mental health crisis are the front-line caregivers—educators. Their noble pattern of self-sacrifice and serving others has now been compounded with escalating and sometimes unrealistic demands with no clear end in sight. Data demonstrates that the self-care band-aid has not been sufficient. \nDr. Christopher Jenson blends his experience as an emergency medicine physician and high school teacher to develop effective strategies for mitigating career exhaustion and burnout. In this edWebinar\, he shares several effective implementations from the world of healthcare that improved working conditions for medical caretakers and scales them appropriately for educators and school operations. Educators will be equipped with specific action items to improve their workflow\, career satisfaction\, and ability to form professional boundaries\, while still meeting the needs of the school and their community. \nThis edWebinar is of interest to K-12 educators and counselors who want to learn more for their own self-care and for the mental health and wellness of their students. \nThis edWebinar is part of Mental Health & Wellness Week. Join us for a week of advice\, resources\, and solutions that address educator and student mental health and wellness. \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Christopher Jenson proudly served as an emergency medicine physician\, CDC Science Ambassador Fellow\, and nationally recognized educator before launching into his current passion—designing practical solutions for health-related challenges in schools across the U.S. and Canada. His first book\, After the Mask: A Guide to Caring for Students and Schools\, peaked at Amazon’s #1 Best Seller and #1 New Release during the summer of 2021\, making an impact in both educational and mental-health-related categories. Dr. Jenson recently completed a nationwide study of 34 schools and more than 700 students\, assessing the quantitative performance of preventative mental health with secondary students. The escalating health needs in schools have inspired Dr. Jenson to focus on his current passions: creating operational frameworks where teachers can seamlessly embed preventative mental health into the daily classroom experience and implementing specific action items from healthcare to deter educator burnout. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Mental Health and Wellness community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mentalhealth20230717/
CATEGORIES:Educator Self-Care and Wellness,Health and Wellness,Mental Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:Center Learner Variability in Learning: Tools\, Resources\, and Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Shayla Cornick\, Project Director\, Learner Variability\, Digital Promise; and Parker Van Nostrand\, Senior Project Manager\, Product Certifications\, Digital Promise\nModerated by Sierra Noakes\, Project Director\, Marketplace\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nHow do you meet your students where they are? In this edWebinar\, Digital Promise teammates Dr. Shayla Cornick and Parker Van Nostrand support educators and education leaders in centering learner variability in learning. As former teachers\, they provide actionable resources and strategies to support the selection of materials that are designed to reach the whole learner. \nThrough the conversation\, viewers learn more about how to leverage the Learner Variability Product Certification and Learner Variability Navigator\, as well as opportunities for educators to drive edtech design toward authentic learner needs. The presenters also engage in a short panel to share their own experiences with edtech selection and challenges along with strategies to support finding the right materials for your students. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters  \nDr. Shayla Cornick is a Project Director on the Learner Variability team at Digital Promise and has nearly 20 years of experience in education. Through her many roles in K-12 education as a classroom teacher\, researcher\, technology integration manager\, and assessment director\, she has demonstrated her passion for creating more equitable educational experiences for teachers and students. At Digital Promise\, she continues to fuel her passion by supporting edtech programs that offer capacity-building tools and resources for researchers and developers to create more equitable K-12 learning technologies. Dr. Cornick received undergraduate degrees in mathematics and engineering from Spelman College and Georgia Institute of Technology respectively. She holds a doctorate in education from George Washington University where she studied how African American females identify with engineering and the factors that impact their participation in engineering education. \n\nParker Van Nostrand is a Senior Project Manager at Digital Promise. He has a background in teaching language arts at a bilingual school\, edtech student operations\, and high school and college admissions. He brings a passion for language identity and language learning equity to his role at Digital Promise\, where he supports the creation and adoption of Product Certifications for edtech tools. He holds a B.A. in applied linguistics from Grinnell College and an M.A. in linguistics from the University of Amsterdam\, where he researched the long-term efficacy of bilingual school programs in Europe. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nSierra Noakes works at Digital Promise as the Marketplace Project Director to ensure educators and learners are the primary drivers of edtech innovations. Through Product Certifications\, she aims to create an ecosystem in which districts have access to essential information about the quality of the edtech products they are considering for procurement. As such\, her work is centered around building indicators for the ways equity and research have been centered in edtech design and implementation. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Personalize Learning for Learner Variability community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nDigital Promise was created with the mission to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learn. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Differentiated Instruction,Equity,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Advice for Navigating Challenging Conversations in Early Childhood Programs
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Angela Searcy\, Ed.D.\, Author\, Adjunct Instructor\, and Mental Health Consultant\, Erikson Institute and Simple Solutions Educational Services\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. \nIf you think perfect harmony is the essential characteristic of quality early childhood programming\, research shows otherwise. A study by Andrew Gianino and Edward Tronick (1988) showed that even the most positive relationships are in perfect harmony 30 percent of the time and spend the other 70 percent of the time navigating conflict. Conflict is an essential part of the human condition (not adult aggression\, intimidation\, or abuse—in those situations\, emergency measures should be employed). \nIn this edWebinar\, Angela Searcy\, Ed.D. discusses navigating equity issues like equally divvying up lesson-planning responsibilities\, quarrels with families over how much homework is too much\, disagreements over professional responsibilities around supporting identity development\, curriculum implementation\, and parental responsibilities when a child has a disability. This session helps you capitalize on these opportunities to better understand yourself\, your colleagues\, and the families you serve. Dr. Searcy’s Push Past It! framework provides strategies to understand your unique conflict style and concrete tools (like the adult meaning making machine) to help you get through conflict so you can elevate equity. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to early childhood teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Angela Searcy holds a B.A. degree in English and secondary education with a teacher certification through the state of Illinois\, an M.S. degree in early childhood development from Erikson Institute with a specialization in infant studies\, and a Doctor of Education with a specialization in assessment and response to intervention. Her research revolves around brain-based learning as assessed by CLASS and its correlation to aggressive behaviors in preschool children. Dr. Searcy has a developmental therapy credential through the early intervention systems of Illinois and an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate from Erikson Institute. \nAn educator since 1990\, Dr. Searcy is the owner and founder of Simple Solutions Educational Services and has experience at all levels of education. Dr. Searcy is currently a seminar leader and adjunct faculty at Erikson Institute\, a professional development provider for Discovery Source\, a CLASS Pre-K Affiliate Trainer for Teachstone\, a mental health and educational consultant\, and the author of Push Past It! A Positive Approach to Challenging Classroom Behaviors and Elevating Equity: Advice for Navigating Challenging Conversations in Early Childhood Programs. \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/bookchats20230713/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Equity,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:Ensuring High Levels of Literacy Through the Work of T.E.A.M.S.
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Paula Maeker\, Educator\, Author\, and Advocate for Learner-Centered Education; and Jacqueline Heller\, Educator\, Coach\, Author\, and Advocate for High-Level Learning for All Students \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. \nExplore how teacher teams can ensure equitable literacy learning so that every student masters essential reading standards. Jacquie Heller and Paula Maeker\, authors of Literacy in a PLC at Work: Guiding Teams to Get Going and Get Better in Grades K–6 Reading\, help literacy educators navigate the teaching\, learning\, assessment\, and feedback cycle of reading through the lens of Professional Learning Communities at Work®. \nView this edWebinar to learn how to: \n\nAnalyze and improve current literacy practices\, curricula\, and instructional focus within the context of a PLC at Work\nCreate the systems and processes that ensure all students learn at high levels\nBuild effective collaborative structures that focus on the right work in the right way through the T.E.A.M.S. framework\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K–6 teachers\, reading specialists\, campus administrators\, and district leadership. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nPaula Maeker is an educator\, consultant\, and advocate for learner-centered education. She has over 24 years’ experience as an elementary teacher\, literacy specialist\, instructional coach\, Title 1 program coordinator\, campus administrator\, director of elementary literacy\, and director of instructional design. \n\nJacqueline Heller focuses on building capacity and collective efficacy with teachers\, to ensure all students learn at high levels. As a literacy teacher and coach at Mason Crest Elementary\, she helped the school become the first National Model Professional Learning Community to receive the DuFour Award. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\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/literacyhero20230712/
CATEGORIES:Literacy
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Technology: Breaking Barriers and Empowering Learners
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Luis Perez\, Ph.D.\, Disability & Digital Inclusion Lead\, CAST; Sharon Smith\, Ed.D.\, Director of Special Education\, Hampton Township School District (PA); and Christine Fox\, CITES Project Director\, CAST \nSponsored by Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Read the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, and earning your CE certificate. \nWatch this for a thought-provoking edLeader Panel where education leaders delve into the power of inclusive technology systems. Gain insights into the needs of students\, including powerful assistive technologies (AT) to support learning goals and the critical need for accessible educational materials (AEM). We explore real-world examples\, discuss the impact on all learners including those with disabilities\, and highlight AT and AEM in action. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how inclusive technology systems break down barriers and empower learners. \nThe Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES) framework\, funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs\, was co-developed with a cohort of diverse school districts across the country and provides tools and resources for district leaders to develop and maintain inclusive technology ecosystems. Check out the free\, openly licensed resources to foster collaboration across EdTech and special education empowering school districts to create and sustain inclusive technology systems to serve all students. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school leaders\, district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nAs the Disability & Digital Inclusion Lead for CAST\, Luis Perez\, Ph.D. promotes the creation\, delivery\, and use of high-quality accessible educational materials and technologies to support equitable learning opportunities for all students. Dr. Perez is embedded with the Postsecondary and Workforce Development group at CAST\, which works to increase access to middle- and high-income careers for populations underrepresented in the workforce\, including people with disabilities. Dr. Perez‘s perspective is informed by his own lived experience as a person with a disability and multilingual learner. \nDr. Perez was recognized with an International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Making It Happen! Award in 2020 and as an Apple Distinguished Educator and Google Certified Innovator. He has published the following books: Mobile Learning for All\, Dive into UDL\, and Learning on the Go. In addition to his work in educational technology\, Dr. Perez is an avid photographer whose work has been featured in a variety of magazines. \n\n \nDr. Sharon Smith is the Director of Special Education at the award-winning Hampton Township School District. Dr. Smith graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and elementary education from Allegheny College. She completed her master’s degree in special education and supervision at Slippery Rock University and her doctoral degree at Point Park University. Prior to Hampton\, Dr. Smith was the Assistant Director of Special Education at Bethel Park and had also worked at both The Watson Institute and Children’s Institute. In those settings\, she developed a keen interest in assistive technology and ways to help students access educational materials. Dr. Smith has a passion for working with students and establishing a culture where all stakeholders collaborate to improve outcomes for all students. \n\nChristine Fox\, MS is the Project Director of CAST’s CITES project. Prior to joining CAST\, Christine was the Senior Director of External Relations for CoSN where she was responsible for professional advancement programs\, corporate partnerships\, and supported federal advocacy efforts. She spent over 16 years leading and growing SETDA\, most notably as the Interim and Deputy Executive Director\, where she charted the strategic direction of the organization. Throughout her time at SETDA\, she facilitated the members’ professional learning opportunities including two annual conferences and monthly online events. In addition\, she managed product development from conception to publication including Navigating the Digital Shift reports 2015–2019\, the Broadband Imperative report series 2012-2019\, and the Guide to Quality Instructional Materials. Christine’s background is in teaching and professional development with experience as a classroom teacher\, ELL coordinator\, reading coach\, and curriculum developer.\n \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, and earning your CE certificate. \nJoin the Technology in Schools community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe goal of the Center on Inclusive Technology & Education Systems (CITES) is to empower school districts to create and sustain inclusive technology systems that serve all students\, including students with disabilities who require assistive technology or accessible educational materials. CITES is developing and disseminating a framework of evidence-based practices\, aligned to the National Educational Technology Plan (2017) to enhance the successful use of technology by all students. We provide technical assistance to districts\, educators\, and families to ensure that students with disabilities are able to use the technology tools they need to foster learning and life success.
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CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Assistive Technology,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Foundational Skills in Middle School ELA: Taking a Functional Approach
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michele Burns\, Ed.D.\, National Content Specialist\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Ryan Bailey\, National Content Specialist\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; and Melissa Day\, M.Ed.\, Product Marketing Manager\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nSponsored by HMH Into Literature \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDiscussions around the Science of Reading have traditionally been associated with elementary grades\, but the need for evidence-based foundational skills development and mastery doesn’t stop when students go to middle school! What does the Science of Reading mean in a middle school classroom\, and how can ELA teachers build on those foundational skills in a way that meets the unique needs of middle school students? \nView this edWebinar to hear from experts as they talk through strategies for taking a functional approach to refining and building upon middle school students’ foundational skills. Viewers can expect a lively\, collaborative discussion that provides actionable strategies\, such as: \n\nHow to use engaging texts and mixed media to keep middle schoolers invested as they learn new skills\nWays to incorporate social-emotional learning into lessons to create a classroom culture that is optimal for middle schoolers’ developmental needs\nHow to develop an action plan for supporting middle schoolers of all skill levels to build on their foundations and move toward higher complexity literacy skills\n\nJoin us for this engaging and practical conversation! This recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle school teachers and school leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nMichele Burns\, Ed.D. is a National Content Specialist on the Northeast team specializing in humanities and the needs of multilingual learners. As a former middle school teacher and lifelong learner\, Dr. Burns has worked diligently on supporting the needs of all learners. Dr. Burns has her doctorate in education specializing in curriculum and instruction while enhancing teacher moves to support brain-based learning. \n\n \nRyan Bailey is a National Content Specialist with HMH focusing on secondary students and the humanities. Ryan was a National Board Certified teacher and Fulbright exchange participant who worked with adolescent learners across the learning continuum. Ryan is passionate about supporting teachers\, pairing students with great resources\, and creating just and equitable learning environments. \n\n \nMelissa Day\, M.Ed. is a Product Marketing Manager for HMH with a focus on ELA 6-12 and professional learning. She spent most of her career in the classroom as a middle school ELA instructor and recently received her master’s in educational leadership. Melissa is also the author of the Young Adult Fantasy series\, The Last Traveler. She is passionate about equipping educators with resources to feel confident in the work they do and empowering young readers to find their voices and share their own stories. \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\n \nThe learners of today will shape the world of tomorrow. HMH brings learning to countless students and teachers—transforming lives\, supporting communities\, and making our society more just and inclusive for all. We offer a connected system of research-backed solutions\, where assessment drives instruction and learning can be personalized to meet students’ needs. Our engaging\, equity-minded content and customized PD are designed to elevate the potential of every learner.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ela20230711/
CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Empowering Student Voices: Integrating Podcasting in the Classroom with Common Sense Education
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tali Horowitz\, East Coast Education Director\, Common Sense Education; Laura Ordoñez\, Head of Podcast Ratings and Reviews\, Common Sense Media; and Halo Rogers\, MS ELA Curriculum & Instruction Academic Technology IST\, Northside Independent School District (TX)\nModerated by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr. Regional Manager\, Midwest\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nPodcasts are an amazing screen-free valuable educational resource for kids of all ages\, backgrounds\, and abilities. Podcasts provide great opportunities to differentiate learning\, address students’ social-emotional well-being\, and nurture a warm and inclusive classroom. In this edWebinar\, we talk about concrete ways to use podcasts for learning in all grade levels AND how to guide middle and high school students in crafting their own podcasts to demonstrate their learning. \nView this session to: \n\nDiscover the transformative power of podcasting\nHarness the potential of student voices\nGain valuable free tools and strategies that will enrich your classroom tomorrow\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and librarians. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nTali Horowitz is the East Coast Education Director at Common Sense\, 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\nLaura Ordoñez is Sr. Editor\, Head of Digital Content and Curation for Common Sense Media. She manages all digital content ratings and reviews (podcasts\, games\, apps\, YouTube\, and websites) and oversees all digital content partnerships\, including Common Sense’s curation of Kids & Family content on Apple Podcasts. In 2022\, Laura spearheaded the development and launch of the first-of-its-kind comprehensive podcast ratings and reviews channel\, grounded in child-development principles and research. She then expanded her role at the nonprofit\, leading the efforts to create YouTube ratings and reviews to help families with tweens and teens navigate the popular video platform. Her focus is empowering diversity\, developing strong networks\, creating effective partnerships\, and continuing to increase awareness and education in the growing digital media landscape. \nLaura received her BA in journalism from San Francisco State University\, where she earned multiple awards and accolades for her investigative reporting and focus on diverse storytelling\, including the Oakland A’s Bill King Scholarship and Associated Press Sports Editors Award. She has 10 years of experience in communications and journalism and seven years in the podcast industry. All of her work has a central focus on diversity\, equity\, and inclusion; her main goal is to make sure underrepresented and underserved audiences are prioritized genuinely in all forms of media. \n\nHalo Rogers has eleven years of experience in education\, including teaching middle school English language arts (ELA)\, as a gifted and talented specialist\, and as a district instructional coach and curriculum designer. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in education from the University of Texas at San Antonio and later advanced her education with a Master of Arts in curriculum and instruction from Grand Canyon University. Halo’s work with gifted learners was marked by her innovative use of technology to challenge her students. Podcasting was a favorite activity for her students because it was both relevant to the skills students need in the 21st century and also engaging for them. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nAs Sr. Regional Manager\, Jennifer Ehehalt designs and delivers high-quality professional development opportunities for educators across the country. She spotlights thought leaders by creating and moderating conversations on timely topics relevant to digital teaching and learning. When attending Jennifer’s edWeb sessions\, participants know they’ll leave with concrete strategies from the field\, including how to build a positive school culture\, how to use straightforward templates to guide challenging conversations\, and family engagement implementation ideas. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20230711/
CATEGORIES:Audio Learning,Digital Learning,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:The IEP and Me: Crafting Intentional\, Effective\, and Purposeful IEPs from the Inside Out
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Amanda Struss\, Educational Ambassador\, STAGES Learning; and Dr. Michelle Nutini\, Director of Professional Development Services\, STAGES Learning \nSponsored by STAGES Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDesigned for novice special and general educators and administrators\, this edWebinar provides a comprehensive understanding of the essential elements of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) planning and development. IEPs are an integral part of special education\, but the intent behind its components and process is often misunderstood by team members. This session provides viewers with necessary information to contribute meaningfully to IEP development. Recognizing the critical roles of each team member\, we emphasize the importance of a cohesive approach for achieving success. \nThroughout the edWebinar\, we explore the IEP process from start to finish\, covering legal considerations and clarifying the roles and expectations of each team member. By gaining an inside-out understanding\, viewers learn how to intentionally design IEPs that effectively address the unique needs of each student. Key learning objectives for this session include: \n\nA comprehensive exploration of the IEP progress\nUnderstanding the legal requirements associated with IEP development\nExploring practical strategies to support students across different environments\n\nBy viewing this edWebinar\, you gain valuable insights\, tools\, and strategies to enhance the IEP development process and make it more robust\, meaningful\, and student centered. Join us to empower yourself with the knowledge to create intentional and effective IEPs that make lasting impacts on students’ lives. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, school leaders\, and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAmanda Struss is a special education teacher and autism specialist who has worked in a variety of educational and clinical settings across the country for the last 14 years. Amanda is passionate about working to develop and provide the most positive\, comprehensive\, and individualized programs to support students who require intensive interventions in order to increase their ability to gain skills using a more natural teaching approach and to effectively access the environments that they are present in throughout each day. Outside of the classroom\, Amanda provides extensive consultation to families of children with autism and behavior disorders\, has helped develop and implement positive behavior and intervention systems for districts\, and has been a featured speaker at conferences about how to effectively incorporate positive behavior supports within the classroom. Amanda obtained her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Connecticut’s Neag School of Education\, where she focused her studies on autism and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. \n \nBefore joining the STAGES Learning team\, Dr. Michelle Nutini spent over a decade teaching diverse high-needs students in the School District of Philadelphia before serving as the district’s Autism Support Coordinator for five years. In addition to providing professional development and consultation\, she built interactive resources to support the delivery of autistic support services in and outside 400 programs across the district’s 200+ schools. An award-winning educator invested in applying research to practice\, Dr. Nutini has presented at the CEC\, PDE\, and INSAR annual conferences and served on several advisory boards as part of community-academic partnerships with the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Nutini earned her doctorate in special education leadership and management at Drexel University as a USELT Scholar\, which has been integral to her passion and work in building systems and capacity. She has an M.Ed. from Chestnut Hill College and a B.A. in psychology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nFor 25 years\, STAGES® Learning has been dedicated to creating quality teaching tools to help educators provide the best learning opportunities for students on the autism spectrum. Since our first product\, Language Builder: Picture Cards\, was introduced in 1997\, millions of children around the world have benefited from our products. Today\, STAGES’ offerings include award-winning\, photo-based teaching tools\, manipulatives\, games\, puzzles\, posters and sensory items\, culminating in our recently launched complete curriculum for children with autism or other cognitive delays. STAGES’ online learning platform\, releasing in time for fall 2022\, will provide a digital option to ensure educators can support learners with autism and language delays in even more ways.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/autism20230706/
CATEGORIES:Autism,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Proud and Empowered: Supporting LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Visibility in Education
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Keisha Scarlett\, Superintendent\, Saint Louis Public Schools (MO); Dr. Tanya Wilson-Thevanesan\, Deputy Superintendent\, Fairport Central School District (NY); and Kelly Carpenter\, Chief Academic Officer\, Gananda Central School District (NY)\nModerated by Nate Lichte\, Director of Marketing\, Institute for Education Innovation \nSponsored by Institute for Education Innovation \nWatch the Recording Listen 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. \nThis expert panel of educators\, advocates\, and community leaders share their insights\, experiences\, and practical approaches to supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools. From inclusive curriculum development to creating safe spaces and implementing supportive policies\, they cover a range of topics that will help educators and school leaders create positive change. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Keisha Scarlett is the new Superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools in Missouri. She has 24 years of experience in education\, including serving as Chief Academic Officer in Seattle Public Schools. In that role\, she implemented a strategic plan to increase early literacy among African American boys and students furthest from educational justice. She is also co-founder of the Academy for Rising Educators\, a tuition-free educator preparation program with a 90% retention rate. Keisha was selected as Washington State Middle-Level Principal of the Year in 2014 for her work leading a Title One-funded school to 80% proficiency on state exams across multiple grades. She is a member of both Chiefs for Change Future Chiefs Cohort 7 and University of San Diego Future Superintendent Cohort. \n\nDr. Tanya Wilson-Thevanesan is the Deputy Superintendent of Fairport Central Schools in New York. She is the Deputy Superintendent for School Improvement and Community Engagement in Fairport Central School District. As an equity-driven leader\, Tanya amplifies student voice and works to eliminate barriers and disparities impacting access. She is passionate about women in leadership and is committed to sponsoring and promoting women as Cabinet members and Superintendents. A former middle school principal in an urban setting\, Dr. Wilson-Thevanesan co-led the writing of Monroe County Inquiries\, a curricular project that uses Rochester’s history of racial inequities to empower social studies students across the area in social justice change and advocacy. She leads professional development across the region in culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy and serves as a panelist and speaker on closing access gaps for women in educational leadership. \n\nKelly Carpenter is the Chief Academic Officer for the Gananda Central School District in New York. With 30 years of experience in education\, including 21 years in administration\, she leads the district’s DEI initiative and transition to personalized learning. Kelly serves on the Wayne Finger Lakes Regional DEI Steering Committee and is Co-President of the Genesee Valley Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. She mentored new administrators and is passionate about empowering students\, staff\, and colleagues. Previously\, as High School Principal\, she raised the graduation rate from 78% to 95% in just four years. Kelly’s commitment to excellence drives her career. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nNate Lichte is the Director of Marketing and Public Relations at the Institute for Education Innovation (IEI). With a decade of experience in education across K-12\, post-secondary\, and adult learning\, Nate brings a wealth of knowledge. Starting as an admission representative\, Nate quickly rose to Assistant Director of Admissions\, leading a team of 20 representatives. He then ventured into roles within colleges and universities\, advocating for education improvement. Nate’s expertise extended to companies like MyMajors and Ad Astra Information Systems\, where he implemented innovative marketing and sales strategies.\nAs the former Managing Director of Brainchild\, Nate guided the organization through a global pandemic\, achieving exceptional growth. Now at IEI\, he spearheads marketing\, communications\, and membership growth\, supporting strategic initiatives for sales and client acquisitions. Nate is a passionate advocate for equity and inclusivity\, driving IEI’s brand awareness. Based in Kansas City\, Missouri\, Nate and his husband share their home with their beloved rescue dogs. Beyond their fulfilling careers\, they cherish their roles as devoted uncles to nieces and nephews of various ages. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Mentorship for K-12 Leaders community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThe Institute for Education Innovation is bridging the gaps between the individuals and organizations committed to seeing students succeed in school and life\, creating a safe space for constructive problem-solving and innovative thinking.
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CATEGORIES:Equity,Leadership/Administration
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SUMMARY:Tips for Supporting and Retaining Your New Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Wendy Amato\, Chief Academic Officer\, K12 Coalition; Keely Keller\, Director of Professional Programs\, Creator and Facilitator of EQUIP\, Teaching Channel; and Feroze Munshi\, Oakland Instructional Coach\, Oakland Unified School District (CA) \nSponsored by Teaching Channel \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nRecruitment\, new teacher attrition\, and teacher retention are major issues for districts and organizations across the country. This edWebinar provides information and support to school and district leaders on their quest to find a solution to new teacher retention challenges. The presenters discuss the best ways to support\, develop\, elevate\, and retain new teachers\, improving outcomes for all educational stakeholders. \nViewers see models and hear about best practices for supporting new teachers\, programmatic considerations for the development of new teachers\, methods for elevating new teachers\, and opportunities to improve the retention of new teachers throughout their programs. The presenters specify high-impact practices and explore criteria that help schools prioritize how to use their resources. School and district leaders walk away with actionable ideas for implementation. \nView this session to: \n\nDiscover best practices for supporting new teachers\nConnect programmatic considerations for the development of new teachers\nGain methods for elevating new teachers\nIdentify opportunities to improve retention of new teachers\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Wendy Amato earned her master’s and Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Virginia. She holds an MBA from James Madison University in strategies for competitive advantages in complex industries. She began teaching in 1991 at Universite Blaise Pascal in Clermont Ferrand\, France\, has served as a middle school administrator\, and still teaches at UVA’s School of Education. Dr. Amato works tirelessly to support educators with resources and tools that support student learning outcomes. She collaborates with education leaders\, researchers\, and presenters who share the mission of teaching for the greater good. A thoughtful and engaging speaker\, Dr. Amato has delivered teacher professional development workshops and student leadership workshops across the U.S. and internationally on five continents. Outside of work\, Dr. Amato is a pickleball enthusiast and lives with her husband near Charlottesville\, Virginia. \n  \nKeely Keller holds a Bachelor of Science in special education from St. Cloud State University and a Master of Arts in Education from Hamline University. Keely is certified in three special education categories and holds both a Director of Special Education and a Principal License. Throughout her teaching career\, Keely served students with special needs and subsequently served as a special education coordinator in a suburban Minnesota school district. She has also taught as an adjunct professor at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Keely joined Learners Edge in 2016 and has developed numerous courses\, trainings\, and content pieces on a variety of topics in support of educators. Currently\, Keely serves as the Director of Professional Programs for Teaching Channel. She creates and facilitates new teacher programming. \n  \nFor over 20 years Feroze Munshi has been all over the educational world pushing students\, teachers\, schools\, and educational systems towards innovative methods and equitable outcomes. Supporting students\, Feroze is a three-time co-founding teacher and has taught high school physics\, math\, digital arts\, and senior capstone projects in public\, private\, and charter schools. Supporting teachers\, Feroze has been a teacher-residency supervisor\, a new teacher coach\, a national curriculum consultant and has been featured in or co-authored several books on curriculum and pedagogy. Always curious\, Feroze loves to play\, learn\, and take things apart (and reassemble them on good days). Recently he made a fabulous mess of the kitchen trying to make the perfect onion ring—earning a common reaction of praise and eye rolls from his wife and kids. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teacher HELP! 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 \nEQUIP for New Teachers by Teaching Channel\, is a comprehensive program that stands on its own or bolsters your existing induction program. Designed with busy pre-service educators\, new teachers\, and leaders in mind\, the program includes resources\, professional microlearning\, and exemplary videos of highly effective teachers in action. Learn more here.
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CATEGORIES:School Culture/Climate
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SUMMARY:From Struggle to Success in Automaticity: Harnessing the Science of Reading
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Elfrieda Hiebert\, President and CEO\, TextProject; and Marcus Ferrara\, Director of Academic Planning and Solution Development\, Scholastic Education \nSponsored by Scholastic Education Solutions \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe biggest challenge for many of the students who struggle in becoming proficient readers lies in the automaticity of their word recognition. When students struggle to recognize words automatically\, their reading becomes laborious and slow\, impeding comprehension. The goal of this edWebinar is to use evidence from the Science of Reading to describe why many students are not sufficiently automatic in recognizing the words in texts and how the texts and tasks of reading can be designed to solve the problem. Viewers leave with an understanding of the following: \n\nThe significance of automatic word recognition in reading comprehension\nFactors contributing to insufficient automaticity and why some students struggle\nStrategies for improving automatic word recognition including evidence-based practices and instructional techniques that help students enhance their overall reading comprehension\n\nDiscover the transformative insights of renowned reading researcher Dr. Freddy Hiebert as she shares how to shift students from struggle to success in reading. You do not want to miss this special event illuminating the power of automaticity for every student on their reading journey. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders of the elementary grades. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Elfrieda (Freddy) Hiebert is a renowned reading researcher and the President and CEO of TextProject. She has had a lifelong career as a literacy educator and as a teacher educator and researcher at the universities of Kentucky\, Colorado-Boulder\, Michigan\, and California-Berkeley. Dr. Hiebert’s research\, which addresses how fluency\, vocabulary\, and knowledge can be fostered through appropriate texts\, has been published in numerous scholarly journals and books. Her outstanding contributions to the field of reading have been recognized through awards such as the American Educational Research Association’s Research to Practice Award and a William S. Gray Citation of Merit by the International Reading Association. Dr. Hiebert is also the author of Scholastic W.O.R.D.\, a comprehensive K–5 solution that personalizes learning and increases comprehension by helping all students learn the words that matter most. \n\nMarcus Ferrara is the Director of Academic Planning and Solution Development at Scholastic Education. With 25+ years of nationwide experience\, Marcus is an accomplished educator specializing in education strategy and technology integration. He is passionate about creating strategic plans using research-based pedagogy to boost academic performance\, narrow achievement gaps\, and build professional development capacity for sustained achievement.\n \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nScholastic Education Solutions provides teachers\, families\, and communities with the tools they need to support each and every child with print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12\, expert professional development\, family and community engagement\, and learning supports.
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CATEGORIES:Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Uncovering the Joy of Math: It’s Not What You Think
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Brandon Smith\, Lead Mathematician and Product Director\, MIND Education \nSponsored by MIND Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThere’s exciting science around what we find enjoyable. Spoiler: it’s not “fun” in an obvious way. What does enjoyment mean in the context of learning math\, and why does it matter when teaching math? View this edWebinar to uncover the key to true enjoyment\, how it amplifies learning\, and how to design math experiences for students to intentionally produce it. By discovering what your students enjoy\, you can harness this knowledge to create an engaging math experience that promotes deep conceptual learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-8 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nBrandon Smith is the Lead Mathematician and Product Director at MIND Education\, where he creates experiential learning programs for people of all ages\, both in and out of the classroom—including two that are patent pending. Over the past several years\, he has focused on developing innovative projects to close what he calls the math “experience gap\,” where children have insufficient exposure to math in their daily lives. Prior to joining MIND\, Brandon was a college instructor\, where he won an outstanding teacher award and was an educational liaison for the City of Costa Mesa to Windham\, Australia. Brandon has a bachelor’s in math and two master’s degrees in pure and applied mathematics. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Science of Learning Math community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars. \n\nMIND Education engages\, motivates\, and challenges students towards mathematical success through its mission to mathematically equip all students to solve the world’s most challenging problems.
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CATEGORIES:Mathematics
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SUMMARY:Educating\, Inspiring\, and Leading with an LGBTQ+ Lens Focused on Optimism\, Awareness\, and Support
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Joseph Wise\, Ed.D.\, CEO\, Acceleration Academies (IL); Earl Mowatt\, Ph.D.\, Vice President of Education\, onePULSE Foundation; Danielle Jones\, Teacher and onePULSE Foundation scholarship recipient\, Orange County Public Schools (FL); Scott Frauenheim\, CEO\, Distinctive Schools; and Jennifer L. Ferrari\, Ed.D.\, CEO and President\, Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI) \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs we begin Pride Month\, join this edWebinar to gain ideas and best practices and strategies to educate\, inspire\, and lead with an LGBTQ+ lens as part of your classroom\, organization\, or district belonging and equity work. Our coalition needs to remain strong as educators across the country work to find ways to be inclusive and supportive\, especially when states and lawmakers are making it harder and harder to do so in classrooms and across education systems. \nWe reflect on the tragedy of the Pulse nightclub and the trauma that ensued as 49 lives were taken in the second-largest attack on the United States after 9/11. We remember those angels as we remind ourselves of the importance of our LGBTQ+ youth\, who need our constant support\, trust\, and partnership in this world—today and always. The discussion centers on creating opportunities for educators\, youth\, and families to access resources and to be aware of advocacy and support groups on campuses. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education solution providers. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Joseph Wise is the co-founder and board chairman for Distinctive Schools\, a network of high-performing public\, K-8 charter schools within Illinois and Michigan. Dr. Wise is also the co-founder and senior advisor to Acceleration Academies\, providing strategic support\, advocacy\, and partnership to expand their efforts to reengage students nationwide. He also serves as board chairman for the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI) and is the co-founder and board chairman of Atlantic Research Partners. Dr. Wise is a former Executive Vice President and Chief Education Officer with Edison Learning\, Inc. and previously served as Director of Organizational Development for the Disney organization. Before Distinctive Schools\, executive roles\, and other founding efforts\, Dr. Wise served as the Superintendent of Schools for the Duval County Public Schools\, Christina School District\, Wilmington\, and others throughout his tenure. He holds his Ed.D. in educational leadership from the University of Florida. \nDr. Earl Mowatt is the Vice President of Education for the onePULSE Foundation\, a philanthropic organization established to honor the victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting. He has had measurable success in developing programs that positively impact lives\, including an intervention program that yielded a 30% increase in individuals seeking help for HIV prevention services. With a Ph.D. in sociology\, he strives to connect academic scholarship to communities for social change. Dr. Mowatt serves as a mentor\, a community outreach advocate\, and a social justice activist. \n\nA born-and-raised Floridian and University of Central Florida alum\, Danielle Jones has been a proud educator for over 14 years. With the majority of her teaching experience in working with underserved and diverse populations\, building relationships and connections with students\, families\, and the community has always been a main focus of hers. Working with the Office of Minority Achievement for Orange County Public Schools gave Danielle an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded professionals looking to level the playing field for all students. She is proud to be one of 49 recipients of a scholarship offered by the onePULSE Foundation this year. \n\n \nScott Frauenheim has dedicated his career to building positive learning environments for students and educators and is a recognized leader of transformational work in charter schools. Through his work\, Scott creates a shared vision\, enables leadership\, and empowers teachers. These attributes support schools through transformative change in implementing a nationally recognized personalized learning model—a model that has helped close the achievement gap through exceptional student growth and achievement. His experience with instructional and academic leadership\, school operations\, finance\, technology\, fundraising\, and development efforts have enhanced his ability to oversee a variety of important components within the Distinctive Schools model. \n\nJennifer Ferrari is the CEO & President of the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI)\, which convenes district and industry leaders to collaboratively tackle top problems of practice and optimize product innovation for new solutions that support PK-12 education. Jennifer regularly engages in national dialogue with thought leaders from across the US and is able to validate and verify emerging trends in education. Prior to her current role\, she served as the VP & Chief Schools Officer of an innovative public education management organization nationally recognized for its trailblazing work in personalized learning. Jennifer led the organization’s strategic planning process\, supported leadership development\, and oversaw the comprehensive academic model. She has also served as a teacher\, principal\, and assistant superintendent in the northern suburbs of Chicago. With 25 years of rich public education experience\, Jennifer has strong expertise in leadership development\, change management\, curriculum & instruction\, personalized learning\, dual language\, and strategic planning. Jennifer earned her doctorate in Ed Leadership and Policy Studies from Loyola University in Chicago. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leading for Equity community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/equity20230621/
CATEGORIES:Equity,Family and Community Engagement
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