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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.
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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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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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teacherhelp20230622/
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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mindeducation20230621/
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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SUMMARY:Supporting Our Most Challenged Learners: How Districts Are Scaling and Sustaining MTSS Practices for Success
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Bonnie Cochran\, Sr. Director of Academic Planning and Analytics\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; and Nikki La Londe\, Director of Professional Learning\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nSponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn this edWebinar\, join Dr. Bonnie Cochran\, Sr. Director of Academic Planning and Analytics with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt\, and Nikki La Londe\, Director of Professional Learning for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt\, to hear how the need for intensive intervention is growing. They explore ideas to rethink and reevaluate district curriculum and professional development plans to ensure all students are being reached. Research has shown more students today require intensive intervention on essential skills. Join these experts to share and discuss district goals and systems to assess\, plan\, deliver\, and monitor practices to address the barriers to a successful implementation of a Tier 2 and/or Tier 3 intervention program. They address the following questions: \n\nWhat do we know about the needs of our most challenged learners?\nWhat does the research say about effective interventions?\nWhat other classroom and learning supports are necessary for student success?\nHow can we allocate resources to ensure interventions occur on a regular and frequent basis?\nHow can we support teachers and leaders in their roles?\nHow can we implement\, monitor\, adjust\, and evaluate our systems to ensure the success of Tier 3 students?\nWhat are some specific examples of schools or districts that are effectively supporting Tier 3 students?\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\n About the Presenters \nDr. Bonnie Cochran is HMH Sr. Director of Academic Planning and Analytics. Dr. Cochran consults with school and district leaders around issues related to data\, student achievement\, and strategic planning. She previously served the Paulding County School District in Dallas\, GA\, for 31 years\, in roles spanning from teacher to Associate Superintendent. She served as President of the Georgia Association of Curriculum and Instructional Supervisors and on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders. \n\nNikki La Londe\, an educator for over 15 years\, is currently the Director of Professional Learning for HMH. She provides and supports K-12 professional development by facilitating professional learning courses and coaching for school-based math instructional leaders and teachers across the country. Nikki has served as an elementary and middle school math teacher\, a 6-8 administrator\, and participated on a school improvement committee. Under the leadership of a principal\, Nikki initiated a student leadership program for students in grades 6-8 that had a noticeable impact on the middle school culture. Nikki regularly speaks at conferences such as NCSM\, NCTM\, CMC South\, and CMC North. Nikki is also one of the hosts for the podcast Method to the Mathness launched in January 2019 which features thought leaders such as Marilyn Burns\, Matt Larson\, Jennifer Lempp\, and more! \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Professional Learning & Practice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \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.
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CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Learning Loss/Acceleration,MTSS
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SUMMARY:Adventures in Outdoor Play
DESCRIPTION:Presented by ​​Rusty Keeler\, Designer\, Author\, and Speaker\nModerated by Dr. Laura Wilhelm\, Vice President for Professional Learning\, Kaplan Early Learning Company \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin internationally renowned designer and author Rusty Keeler on a journey of ideas celebrating the benefits and beauty of outdoor play. With humor\, insight\, and images\, Rusty inspires you to add nature to your outdoor spaces and invite you to take bold steps to support risky play. \nYou learn why outdoor play and risk are essential to children’s healthy development and see examples from around the world of programs that say “yes” to the good stuff of outdoor play—loose parts\, tree climbing\, mud kitchens\, bare feet\, rough and tumble play\, chickens\, and more. Bring on the play! \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK through elementary teachers and school leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nRusty Keeler is a natural playscape designer who has traveled the world for 30 years creating outdoor play environments and speaking about the benefits of saying “yes” to children’s play. Described as a cross between Fred Rogers and Jerry Garcia\, Rusty is a pioneer in the movement to connect children to nature through play and author of multiple books on play and playscapes\, including his recent book Adventures in Risky Play: What Is Your Yes? Rusty has teamed up with Kaplan on a new line of outdoor classroom furnishings called Nature to Play and is the current Vice President of the USA chapter of the International Play Association. \nAbout the Moderator \nAs the Vice President for Professional Learning at Kaplan\, Laura Wilhelm\, Ed.D. draws on decades of experience teaching young children and early childhood professionals\, starting with toddlers in the 1980s\, followed by PreK-third grade in urban and suburban schools\, and as a university lab school director. Since earning her doctorate in ECE curriculum and instruction in 1999\, she has served as a program director\, full professor\, national validator for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)\, and a site visitor for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Programs (CAEP). She enjoys planning professional development\, speaking at conferences\, leading study tours\, visiting early education programs around the world\, and returning home to her family. She is the author of The Neglected Child: How to Recognize\, Respond\, and Prevent (2013); Treasure Baskets: Heuristic Learning for Infants and Toddlers (2017); Enticing Environments for People Under Three (2021); and Living Loose Parts: Creatures of Curiosity (coming in 2024)\, all from Gryphon House. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Classroom Management for Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFor more than 50 years\, Kaplan Early Learning Company has been a champion for play. From our research-based curricula to enriching classroom environments and innovative technology solutions\, Kaplan’s products and services inspire a lifelong love of learning in children and educators. We are architects of learning good and defenders of the imagination. We live for inseparable bonds and open minds. We encourage the eager and inspire the inspirers. We transform lives through play.
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CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence in Schools: Allow or Prohibit? Ethical Considerations for Educators Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jennifer Galambos\, Head of School\, Kent Place School (NJ); Maya Bialik\, Seventh-Grade Science Teacher\, Author\, Consultant\, Researcher\, and Founder of QuestionWell AI; Julie Gentile\, Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning\, Kent Place School (NJ); Ariel Sykes\, Assistant Director of The Ethics Institute\, Kent Place School (NJ); and Dr. Karen Rezach\, Director of The Ethics Institute\, Kent Place School (NJ) \nSponsored by The Ethics Institute at Kent Place School \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. \nJoin us for part two of the edWebinar series Artificial Intelligence in Schools: Allow or Prohibit? Ethical Considerations for Educators. We answer the questions posed by audience members from part one\, where we discussed the challenges educators face with the ever-increasing use of artificial intelligence in schools. We have new expert presenters who provide examples of how we can ethically integrate AI into our schools. They answer many questions\, including: \n\nHow are new AI tools different from other “world-changing” technologies of the past\, like computers or the calculator?\nWhat are some thoughtful examples of policies you have around AI/ChatGPT use for teachers\, staff\, and students?\nHow should we be using these tools ethically? What is the best way to teach students how to use these technologies responsibly?\n\nThis session is designed to continue to build your awareness of the ethical issues raised by AI use in schools and empower you to ask questions in order to make well-informed and ethical policies for the adults and students in your school communities. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nView the recording of part one: Artificial Intelligence in Schools: Allow or Prohibit? Ethical Considerations for Educators \n \nDr. Jennifer C. Galambos is the Head of School at Kent Place School in Summit\, New Jersey. A native of Houston\, Texas\, she was raised in Baltimore\, Maryland and graduated from Friends School. She earned her doctorate in education from Teachers College\, Columbia University; her master’s degree in education with a concentration in private school leadership from Loyola University; and her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Franklin and Marshall College.\nEarly in her independent school career\, Dr. Galambos was the Middle School Principal at the Bullis School in Potomac\, Maryland; Director of Admission at Green Farms Academy in Westport\, Connecticut; Director of Admission and Financial Aid at Saddle River Day School in New Jersey; and a history teacher\, a dorm parent\, and a coach at the Perkiomen School in Pennsylvania. More recently\, she spent nine years at Bryn Mawr School in Baltimore\, as the Assistant Head of School and Upper School Director. Before that\, Dr. Galambos was its Middle School Director. She lives in Summit and has been a nationally ranked tennis player and enjoys paddle tennis\, travel\, and reading. \n \nMaya Bialik is a seventh-grade science teacher\, author\, consultant\, researcher\, and founder of QuestionWell AI\, which creates AI tools for education. Maya has written two books: Artificial Intelligence In Education: Promises and Implications for Teaching and Learning (2019) and Four-Dimensional Education: The Competencies Learners Need to Succeed (2015). She has also worked as a consultant and led teams at the Center for Curriculum Redesign to design and review standards\, curricula\, professional learning\, corporate training\, and educational technologies that would prepare students\, teachers\, and policymakers for the challenges and opportunities of education in the 21st century. Maya holds an Ed.M. in mind\, brain\, and education from Harvard University\, and serves on the board of The Plenary\, a non-profit that designs creative\, collaborative\, and engaging pathways through their collective knowledge. She also performs and directs improv comedy shows around the Boston area. \n \nJulie Gentile is the Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning at Kent Place School. After teaching for 12 years in public schools\, Julie joined the Kent Place community in 2007 as an English Department Chair and faculty member and has served as a member of the Kent Place leadership team since 2011. Julie has an MAT from Brown University\, and received a double major in Spanish and English from The College of the Holy Cross. As an educator\, she believes that understanding how individuals learn and honoring each student’s identity is essential to inspire authentic curiosity\, student engagement\, and durable learning. Julie oversees the educational program at Kent Place. \n  \n \nAriel Sykes is the Assistant Director of The Ethics Institute. She is a skilled educator and teacher trainer with over 15 years of experience working in philosophy and education. Ariel is an endorsed practitioner of the IAPC (Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children)\, the world’s oldest organization devoted to young people’s philosophical practice. She serves on the boards of the Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO)\, the Society for Ethics Across the Curriculum (SEAC)\, and the National High School Ethics Bowl (NHSEB). \n  \n \nDr. Karen Rezach is the Founding Director of The Ethics Institute at Kent Place School. A leader in primary and secondary school ethics education\, Dr. Rezach has been teaching and facilitating ethics workshops for students\, parents\, faculty\, administrators\, and private organizations for over 15 years. She has developed partnerships with leading ethical institutions\, including The Hastings Center and Georgetown University’s Kennedy Institute of Ethics\, to develop signature programs for high school students. Her doctoral research\, Spiritual Leadership as a Model of Effective Leadership in Independent Schools\, explores the ways that educators can bring values and moral awareness into non-sectarian settings. She has an M.Div. from Yale University and an Ed.D. from Seton Hall University. Dr. Rezach is the coach of the National Champion Kent Place High School Ethics Bowl Team. \n \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Emerging Tech for K12 Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nThe Ethics Institute at Kent Place School promotes the process and practice of ethical decision-making in primary and secondary school communities.
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CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital Learning,Technology for Learning,Women and Girls' Leadership
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SUMMARY:Essentials of Writing for Little Hands: Nurturing Writers in Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Monica Cordoba\, Professional Learning Consultant–Bilingual Specialist\, Frog Street Press\nModerated by Jody Martin\, Senior Developmental Editor\, Frog Street \nSponsored by Frog Street \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn this edWebinar\, viewers gain an advanced understanding of the writing process with children in early childhood monolingual\, bilingual\, and dual-language classrooms. We investigate developmentally appropriate stages of motor development for young learners. Viewers: \n\nDiscover how to encourage writing through modeled\, shared\, and independent experiences\nExplore strategies and materials that intentionally nurture while extending writing throughout their daily routines\nBe asked to reflect on their current practice and collaborate with others\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers and other stakeholders who work with toddlers to transitional kindergarten-aged students. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nMonica Cordoba is a Professional Learning Bilingual Specialist for Frog Street Press. Her career spans over 16 years in early childhood education\, including several years in a Head Start classroom as a certified bilingual teacher. She also served as a PreK instructional specialist for a major school district\, mentoring PreK teachers. Her coaching spans from working with infants through PreK classrooms. Her degree in interdisciplinary studies is from Texas A&M University with a post-grad degree in educational administration. Monica is a certified Toddler and PreK CLASS observer who has contributed to the development and facilitation of countless workshops in all areas of early childhood including classroom coaching with teachers. Her goal is to provide educators with effective strategies to provide joyful classrooms where students are successful and a love of learning is encouraged. \nAbout the Moderator \nJody Martin has 39 years of extensive and diverse experience in the early childhood field. She is presently the Senior Developmental Editor and a contributing author for Frog Street Press. Jody has authored several teacher resource books that cover health and safety\, nature-based activities\, and early childhood classroom environments. She is a dynamic presenter and recognized leader in the field of early childhood education with a commitment to providing quality programs for children. \n  \nJoin the Early Childhood Learning Solutions community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nFrog Street is dedicated to continually improving programs and products based on current research and input from early childhood classroom educators and caregivers.
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CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Early Literacy,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:How to Execute the Science of Coaching to Accelerate Outcomes and Retain Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Chelsey Cody\, Digital Learning Coordinator\, Garland Independent School District (TX); and Dr. Chris Everett\, Chief Operating Officer\, engage2learn\nModerated by Dewayne McClary\, Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships\, engage2learn \nSponsored by GroweLab: powered by engage2learn \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDiscover how to transfer traditional sit-and-get professional development into differentiated choices for educators and staff that increase student outcomes and decrease teacher burnout using the science of coaching in your talent development system. \nView this edWebinar to gain insights on the science of coaching based on 10+ years of experience using the most effective coaching actions\, aligned to research\, in the education space. Hear implementation results from Garland Independent School District and understand\, as a school or district leader\, how to support the overall talent development of your educators and staff. The presenters share expert insights on: \n\nHow to elevate professional development in your school to recruit and retain more teachers\nWhy using a proven methodology\, like the science of coaching\, can lead to accelerated student outcomes\nHow to implement a talent development system in your school or district\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders\, instructional coaches\, professional development directors\, and teachers. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nChelsey Cody is the Digital Learning Coordinator in Garland ISD. As the Digital Learning Coordinator\, Chelsey works with 1:1 instructional coaches and multiple departments in Garland ISD to enhance digital learning integration. Supporting and coaching educators as they integrate technology is her passion and GIFs are her love language. With a diverse background in content and levels of teaching experience\, being able to apply best practices to instruction that impacts student growth is at the forefront of what she strives to do. \n\nDr. Chris Everett serves engage2learn as the Chief Operating Officer\, providing leadership and strategic vision to the organization. In this role\, he fosters growth among team members and plays a critical role in the refinement\, design\, and integration of organization-wide\, cross-team systems and processes to ensure alignment and increased operational efficiency. He brings a wealth of administrative and leadership experience to the team to help carry out the e2L strategic plan with a human-centered focus. \nDr. Everett has been a Texas educator for over 20 years\, serving at multiple levels within the school structure. He has been a classroom teacher and athletic coach\, a campus administrator\, a district administrator\, and a director at a regional Education Service Center. Dr. Everett has a doctorate in leadership in educational administration from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and brings a wealth of experience and expertise related to leadership and systems thinking. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nDewayne McClary is engage2learn’s Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships. Bringing nearly 20 years of education experience as a teacher\, coach\, and school and district administrator in the District of Columbia Public Schools\, Arlington Public Schools\, and Williamsburg County School District\, he strives to ensure the best for K-12 learners every day. \nDewayne‘s most recent experience as the Senior Director of Networks and Partnerships at Digital Promise Global has equipped him with a strategic understanding of educational issues and opportunities at the national level. Dewayne has received numerous education industry awards\, including the 2021 Global Forum for Education and Learning Top 100 Visionaries in Education\, 2021 EdTech Digest Top 100 Influencers in EdTech\, and the 2020 CoSN NextGen Emerging EdTech Leader. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Professional Learning & Practice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nengage2learn (e2L) partners with public school districts to design\, build\, and implement comprehensive\, customized talent development systems in five key areas: culture & strategy\, career development\, coaching\, competency pathways\, and connected data. Since 2011\, we’ve partnered with over 300 public school districts across the nation to transform traditional PD into holistic talent development solutions proven to increase educator and staff engagement and retention and improve outcomes. We customize our solutions to maximize partner results by scaling smart professional learning systems that optimize outcomes\, empowering leaders with a first-of-its-kind platform that connects professional growth data to any desired outcome to effectively show the efforts and impact of their investments. For more information about engage2learn\, visit engage2learn.org or call 1(833) 325-4769.
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CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Creating Equitable Early Learning Programs
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Ebonyse P. Mead\, President\, Educational Equity Institute; and Dr. Tameka Ardrey\, Founder\, Bridging the Gap Early Education Consulting\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. \nAddressing the unique learning needs of culturally diverse students requires a paradigm shift in the way we teach and care for young children. Adopting anti-racist perspectives and anti-bias pedagogies allows early childhood educators\, leaders\, and policymakers to create equitable early learning environments that are responsive to the needs of culturally diverse learners. By the end of this edWebinar\, viewers are able to: \n\nIdentify inequities in early childhood that impact the outcomes of children of color\nExplain the rationale for creating equitable early learning programs\nDescribe the importance of culturally responsive family engagement in early childhood\nIdentify ways to incorporate culturally responsive anti-bias practices to improve instruction and promote positive racial identity development\n\nCreating equitable learning programs requires teachers\, administrators\, and support staff to have a deep understanding of the racial inequities that children of color experience. To do that\, educators must deconstruct anti-Black racism and whiteness in educational settings as these concepts serve as the root causes of the racial disparities and biases present within early childhood education. As early childhood professionals concerned with the well-being of the whole child\, we have a responsibility to create learning environments where all children feel affirmed\, safe\, and welcome regardless of their skin color\, hair texture\, language\, socioeconomic background\, etc. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to early childhood teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, and other professionals working with young children and families. \nAbout the Presenters \nEbonyse Mead\, Ed.D. is the President of the Educational Equity Institute. Dr. Mead is an educator\, writer\, presenter\, and trainer with a focus on examining structural barriers to educational equity and culturally responsive instruction for the early childhood workforce. \n\nDr. Tameka Ardrey is the Founder of Bridging the Gap Early Education Consulting and is currently the Birth-Kindergarten Teacher Education Program Coordinator at Georgia Southern University. With more than ten years of dedicated service to the early childhood field as an educator\, professional development specialist\, and program director\, she is committed to enhancing the early care and education experiences of young African American children and their families. Dr. Ardrey has authored several publications addressing issues of cultural diversity and social inequities within the early education field. Additionally\, she has had the privilege of sharing her work through presentations and speaking engagements both nationally and internationally. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nJennifer Lewis is the President at Gryphon House\, Inc.\, the leading publisher of educational resources for teachers and parents. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nGryphon House\, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.
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CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Equity,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:Leading with Purpose: Setting the Atmosphere for Success in Low-Performing Schools
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Deborah L. Wortham\, Superintendent\, Roosevelt Union Free School District (NY) \nSponsored by BookNook \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. \nJoin us for an inspiring edWebinar with Dr. Deborah L. Wortham\, a distinguished leader and educator with over 35 years of experience transforming low-performing schools into successful ones. Dr. Wortham shares her insights for setting the atmosphere for success in low-performing schools\, focusing on equity\, efficacy\, and sustainability. She draws upon her extensive experience and offer practical strategies to implement in any low-performing school. \nDr. Wortham’s leadership and passion for education have resulted in numerous accomplishments\, including serving as superintendent for several school districts and being recognized as a Woman of Distinction by the New York State Senate. \nViewers gain insights into creating a culture of success that empowers students and teachers and strategies for achieving high-impact results in reading and beyond. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from Dr. Wortham’s experience and set the atmosphere for success for your schools! This recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of the elementary through middle school grades. \nAbout the Presenter \nOriginally from Chicago\, Illinois\, Dr. Deborah L. Wortham is an esteemed educator\, author\, and lecturer. She made history as the first locally elected Superintendent of the Roosevelt Union Free School District in 11 years\, leading her district from “State Takeover” to “Good Standing.” As a former superintendent of several additional districts across the United States\, Dr. Wortham has dedicated her career to advocating for educational equity and excellence. Dr. Wortham holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University as well as a master’s degree in reading and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She is involved in many organizations\, including Alpha Kappa Alpha\, The Links\, and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. Dr. Wortham’s recent achievements include being named among the 2020 Top 100 Most Influential Educators in New York State and receiving the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs’ Sojourner Truth Award. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership 3.0: Essential Skills for Innovative Leaders community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nIntroducing BookNook—the synchronous platform revolutionizing how schools approach reading intervention by combining cutting-edge instructional materials and virtual tutoring. With patented technology\, BookNook supports educators by reducing the burden of small-group reading support. Our robust algorithm chooses engaging lessons from BookNook’s learning platform\, providing a collaborative learner-leader experience for in-person and remote learning. \nAt BookNook\, we understand that learning is more than access to technology or resources; it’s about the support and guidance students receive along the way. That’s why we offer a scalable team of highly trained virtual tutors. BookNook tutors are consistent\, well-matched\, and use the same engaging\, standards-based lessons. At the core of BookNook is our unwavering commitment to equity in education. We understand that inclusivity goes beyond text selection\, which is why our materials implement integrated approaches that are proven to be effective for all students\, including English language learners and those with diverse learning abilities.
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CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Learning Loss/Acceleration,School Culture/Climate
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SUMMARY:Addressing Teacher Turnover: Challenges and Opportunities for School and District Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jermar Rountree\, Physical Education and Health District Teacher Lead\, Center City Public Charter School-Brightwood Campus (DC); Olivia Polk\, Grade 6 English Teacher\, Richmond Public Schools (VA); Heather Pasko\, Visual Art Teacher\, Hatboro-Horsham High School (PA); Kristin Gillette\, Middle Level Instructional Specialist\, Loudoun County Public Schools (VA); Chelsea Jones\, Middle Level Special Education Teacher\, Chesterfield County Public Schools (VA); and Shanté Knight\, Director of Educator Leadership Development\, ASCD \nSponsored by ASCD \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. \nBy now it’s no secret that the rate in which we are losing teachers across U.S. schools is growing at concerning levels that stand to threaten our existing educational infrastructure as we know it\, resulting in dangerously adverse impacts on student growth and achievement. \nWith the current school year coming to a close and the new year on the horizon\, the time is now that we restrategize ideas that not only support district and school leaders with short-term solutions to protect their existing workforce\, but also begin the work of unpacking conversations about long-overdue\, large-scale industry changes and innovations that might improve the face of teaching as a whole and make recruitment efforts once again achievable. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, K-12 superintendents and school principals hear directly from a virtual panel of teachers who discuss a variety of just-in-time and eventual strategies for improving educator working conditions designed to reduce attrition and spur greater interest in the K-12 teaching profession. Panelists share: \n\nIdeas for short-term strategies that school leaders can tackle most immediately like extending planning\, reduction in non-teaching duties\, offering teachers opportunities to change assignments\, grade levels\, roles\, etc.\nLong-term systemic solutions designed for district leaders to consider that are believed to be vital to the future of making education a desirable and sustainable profession\nNew ideas and innovations in various districts across our nation that are seeing promising results in teacher satisfaction and student performance that they recommend scaling across a broader range of schools\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders as well as teachers. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nJermar Rountree is a health and physical education teacher at Center City Public Charter School\, Brightwood Campus. He also serves as the Athletic Director and the district teacher lead for the physical education and health department. Jermar was named the 2023 Washington DC Teacher of the Year and is the 2023 National Alliance Public Charter Changemaker. He is the first black health and physical education teacher to be named a finalist for National Teacher of the Year. Jermar believes that physical movement can be leveraged to increase academic performance and engagement and learning about mental and emotional health is as important as core subjects. He thrives on connecting his students to the community through partnerships and has established in-school\, after-school and weekend partnerships with organizations to help kids grow in all facets of life. Jermar serves as a voice of the community and has relationships with every student and family at Center City PCS\, Brightwood. He graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a Bachelor of Arts in history in May 2008 and holds a Master of Arts in elementary education from Relay Graduate School of Education. \nOlivia Polk is an English 6 teacher working in a collaborative setting at Henderson Middle in Richmond\, VA\, where she has proudly served for just under three years. She believes the greatest benefit of teaching is helping the children learn a new skill and building relationships with them. She takes pride in seeing a child actually understand a standard and show that comprehension and believes that is invaluable! She also coaches softball because she loves the opportunity to be able to have more fun with her students outside of the classroom. Though born in Woodbridge\, she currently resides in Richmond\, VA\, and is looking forward to an exciting new year. \n\nImpacting education for 30 years as a visual art teacher at the high school level\, Heather Pasko has been an established curriculum developer and leader for the Hatboro-Horsham High School Art Department for the past 24 years. Her primary expertise is in digital photography/graphic arts and project-based learning curriculum development. Additional roles include department chair tenure\, varied student club advisor\, local university student teacher cooperative\, interdisciplinary grant recipient\, professional development facilitator\, and liaison for school/community outreach relationships. Her personal goal is to leverage strong creative energies and instructional design experience to inspire growth and change within an ed organization or learning community. \n\nKristin Gillette is a self-contained and general education co-teacher in sixth-grade language arts at River Bend Middle School in Sterling\, Virginia. She has a bachelor’s degree from Saint Joseph’s University in elementary and special education and a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University in mild to moderate special education. She is currently working on her administration and supervision degree with advanced licensure which will be done this summer. Teaching is her passion and supporting students to do and be their best is her goal. She believes the key to student achievement is teachers and administrators coming together and collaborating on what it will take for students to realize success and how to do so through a lens of equity and collective accountability. \n\nChelsea Jones is a career switcher with a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology and a minor in social welfare from Virginia Commonwealth University. She entered the field of education after completing her coursework at Old Dominion University\, where she obtained her special education certification. Following that\, she went on to pursue and secure an endorsement in English language arts. During her seven years as an educator\, she has worked in both the public school and private school sectors in support of primarily middle-school-aged children and students with disabilities. Supporting students’ academic and social growth and nurturing their passions are her favorite parts of the profession. As a mom herself\, she values parent partnerships and believes they are vital to a child’s success academically and beyond. She believes educators are essential to building a strong foundation that positively supports the child’s educational and human journey throughout their life. She currently lives in central VA where she serves as an eighth-grade English language arts teacher at Salem Church MS in Chesterfield\, VA. \n\nShanté Knight is a career educator who has served as an elementary and middle school teacher\, award-winning principal\, and district leader\, prior to joining the ASCD team as their Director of Educator Leadership Development. She is a proven school culture and academic transformation strategist who specializes in leadership development and ed innovation. Prior to transitioning to corporate leadership\, Shanté led underperforming schools and helped them realize double-digit gains in student performance through strategic leadership. She has an appreciation for the challenges that students in marginalized communities face and sees education as the gateway to a fulfilled life. Her goal now is to support educators with the tools they need to teach and lead happily. Shanté received her undergraduate degree from HBCU\, Bowie State University in MD\, and her master’s degree in education administration from Trinity College in Washington\, DC. She currently resides in Midlothian\, VA with her husband and their two boys. \nJoin the Teacher HELP! community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \n\nASCD is a passionate community of life-changing educators. For 75 years we have worked side by side with educators from every level in all 50 states and more than 200 countries to help them find their people and amplify their voice to reach many.
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CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,School Culture/Climate
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SUMMARY:Digging Into the Data: A School District’s Journey to Close the Discipline Disproportionality Gap
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Ivan Duran\, Superintendent\, Highline Public Schools (WA); Dr. Rebekah Kim\, Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning\, Kent School District (WA); Dr. Lisa Williams\, Founder/Consultant\, EMCS; Melissa Pointer\, Director of Social Emotional Learning\, Highline Public Schools (WA); and Kimberly Smith\, Chief Inclusive Innovation Officer\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise Center for Inclusive Innovation \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nLearn how Highline Public Schools (WA)\, with support from Digital Promise’s Center for Inclusive Innovation\, is engaging district leaders and principals in a data-driven process to analyze exclusionary discipline consequences and co-design a process for increasing student voices and root cause analysis. The goal of this edWebinar is to provide a case study and model for how district leaders\, principals\, and teachers can examine data in new ways with the goal of reimagining school discipline systems. \nViewers understand how to conduct a root cause analysis on discipline data\, how to view narratives through an equity-centered lens\, and how to take a strengths-based approach to student data. They will also gain insights and inspiration from new approaches to both data and interventions. \nThis session features Dr. Ivan Duran\, Superintendent of Highline Public Schools\, Dr. Rebekah Kim\, Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning at Kent School District (formerly with Highline)\, Dr. Lisa Williams\, Founder and Consultant with EMCS\, Melissa Pointer\, Director of Social Emotional Learning at Highline Public Schools\, and Kimberly Smith\, Chief Inclusive Innovation Officer at Digital Promise’s Center for Inclusive Innovation. \nThis edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters  \nDr. Ivan Duran is Superintendent for the Highline Public Schools in Burien\, Washington serving approximately 17\,000 students in 35 schools. Highline’s promise is to know every student by name\, strength\, and need so they graduate prepared for the future they choose. Dr. Duran previously served as Superintendent for the Bellevue School District. As Superintendent\, he led with a focus on racial equity and inclusion\, creating systems to support academic\, social-emotional\, and behavioral development for all students. Prior to Bellevue\, Dr. Duran was Deputy Superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District and Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education for Denver Public Schools. He has also served as a principal supervisor\, director of instructional technology\, principal\, assistant principal\, and teacher. \nDr. Duran’s core values include a passionate commitment to educational equity\, dedication to continuous improvement aimed at results\, and a collaborative and transparent leadership style. He holds a doctorate in education leadership and policy study from the University of Denver\, a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Colorado\, and a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the Metropolitan State University of Denver. \n\nDr. Rebekah Kim is the new Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning for the Kent School District. Most recently\, she has served as an Executive Director in Highline Public Schools for 18 years. She was a principal for 12 years and served as a district leader for six. Dr. Kim brings her personal experiences as a mother of teenage children\, daughter of an immigrant family\, and advocate for all children around racial and social justice in her personal and professional life. Dr. Kim centers her educational leadership with a lens of equity and seeing the whole child. In this effort\, she has brought her leadership in her various roles to transform mindsets and systems to ensure students\, staff\, and families are provided with rich learning and school experiences. \n\nDr. Lisa Williams is a national expert on topics of equity and access in public education. She is the Founder and Principal Consultant at EMCS\, an organization that partners with clients to engage in capacity building to support intersectional racial equity and system transformation. She has served as an executive leader in public school systems and non-profits\, providing guidance and consultation on creating equitable organizations. \nShe is a co-author of two books\, When Treating All the Kids the SAME Is the REAL Problem: Educational Leadership and the 21st Century Dilemma of Difference\, and Humanity Over Comfort: How You Confront Systemic Racism Head On\, both published by Corwin Press. She recently partnered with Dr. Kendra Johnson and teacher leaders in Cologne\, Germany to publish the article We Don’t Make History\, We Are Made by History: The Call for Education as an Instrument for Social Justice. Dr. Williams is the proud mom of a son\, Andrew\, who is her daily inspiration for justice work. \nMelissa Pointer is the Director of Social Emotional Learning in the Highline School District\, just outside of Seattle. Prior to that\, Melissa served as an elementary principal for 11 years and a High School Associate Principal for four years. \nIn her current role\, Melissa is leading her team in elevating student voice as they engage in a Community Advisory Process with Highline students\, staff\, families and community for the purpose of auditing their current SEL Practices and to get input from the community on their hopes for SEL Instruction and discipline practices and procedures. The information gathered is being used to redesign SEL in Highline Public Schools. Melissa has also led school leaders through the process of engaging in root-cause analysis around discipline disproportionality in order to close gaps and improve discipline and school culture practices. \n\nKimberly A. Smith is co-leader and Chief Inclusive Innovation Officer at Digital Promise’s Center for Inclusive Innovation and former Executive Director of the League of Innovative Schools. She works in collaboration with a national network of forward-thinking school district leaders in equity-centered R&D to design and implement inclusive innovation teaching and learning opportunities to advance equity and excellence for every learner. \nPreviously\, Kimberly held senior leadership positions at the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship\, PBS\, Discovery Education\, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Kimberly is an Aspen-Pahara Institute fellow and co-founder of the National Charter Collaborative—a non-profit to support single-site charter leaders of color in creating quality schools. She serves on the boards of CatalystEd\, Learner-Centered Collaborative\, and Beacon House in Washington\, D.C. She received her MBA from Johns Hopkins University and her Bachelor of Science in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder. \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’s Center for Inclusive Innovation reimagines education research and development (R&D) by resourcing the creative ingenuity of communities working in partnership with school districts to create equitable powerful learning opportunities for students furthest from opportunity. The foundation for Inclusive Innovation is anchored in a set of core tenets that embody an equity-centered approach to research and development. The tenets define how we deliberately support teams in co-constructing an inclusive R&D culture that enables equitable leadership and contribution. \n\n \n 
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/personalizedlearning230607/
CATEGORIES:Data and Analytics,Equity,Leadership/Administration,School Culture/Climate,School Safety
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SUMMARY:Keys to Elevating Readers with eBooks and Audiobooks
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Gretchen Zaitzeff\, District Library Media Specialist\, Canyons School District (UT); and Noel Zickefoose\, Account Manager\, OverDrive\, Inc. \nSponsored by OverDrive\, Inc. \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. \nJoin Gretchen Zaitzeff\, District Librarian at Canyons School District (UT)\, and Noel Zickefoose\, Account Manager for OverDrive Education\, for a deep dive into best practices for teaching and engaging readers using eBooks and audiobooks. \nYou learn how to draw and share data with administrators to support students and teachers\, plus how to promote\, use\, and share digital books like a pro. Last (but not least!) you also discover how to connect students to the public library to gain even more access to books. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 librarians\, education technology leaders\, and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nGretchen Zaitzeff has worked in school libraries for over 15 years in multiple states and at all levels. Currently\, she is the District Library Media Specialist for the Canyons School District in Sandy\, Utah. She has a master’s in library and information science from the iSchool at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has taught School Library Management in Illinois State University’s post-baccalaureate licensure program. Previously\, she served as a board member at large for the Association of Illinois School Library Educators and is the current President of the Utah Educational Library Media Association. An engaging conference presenter\, Gretchen connects with audiences and shares her passionate beliefs that information literacy is essential to the preservation of democracy and that the power of school libraries to provide students equitable access to the authentic stories and accurate information is both life changing and lifesaving. \n\nNoel Zickefoose is an Account Manager for schools in Arizona\, Colorado\, New Mexico\, Nevada\, and Utah. Noel’s vision is that all students have access to digital books to not only give them the ability to read 24/7/365 on any device\, but to help them develop their technology skills so they’re prepared for the future. She is deeply committed to serving the needs of her school partners and thrives on solving problems and ensuring that everyone she supports has a great experience being an OverDrive partner. She has three little girls ages three\, six\, and eight and loves reading them books in Sora every evening at bedtime. She’s also an avid runner and vegetarian but likes to balance that out with lots of chocolate! \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Exploring eBooks for K-12 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\nOverDrive Education\, a division of OverDrive\, offers the largest catalog of ebooks\, audiobooks\, digital magazines and other content for over 59\,000 K-12 schools and millions of students worldwide. The Sora student reading app\, named one of TIME’s Best Inventions\, provides every student with access to the right books and supports the need for required curriculum titles\, class sets and pleasure reading. TeachingBooks.net (acquired in 2021) complements Sora with one of the largest catalogs of supplemental resources that “bring books to life.” Founded in 1986\, OverDrive – which also provides digital content to public\, academic and corporate libraries – is based in Cleveland\, Ohio USA. Discoversora.com
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CATEGORIES:Audio Learning,Data and Analytics,Digital Learning,Digital Literacy
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SUMMARY:How to Ensure Decodables Are an Effective Tool for Phonics Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jen Jump\, Senior Academic Officer\, Teacher Created Materials \nSponsored by Teacher Created Materials \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe national conversation highlighting the Science of Reading has prompted many teachers across the nation to ensure that students receive high-quality phonics instruction\, building the foundation for reading. Decodable texts are considered an important application component of phonics instruction. And yet\, teachers still wonder\, “What might I do with these decodables?” \nDecodables are powerful tools to provide ample opportunities for application\, allowing for learning to cement. Decodables provide organic ways to infuse writing instruction\, practice to develop fluency\, and build vocabulary and comprehension. Through this edWebinar\, educators: \n\nDiscover routines and strategies to support classroom or small group instruction that includes decodable texts\nEngage with lesson ideas that build reading\, writing\, vocabulary\, and comprehension skills\, and more\n\nThis recorded edWebinar benefits K-3 teachers\, curriculum specialists\, reading coaches\, and school leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nAs a Senior Academic Officer\, Jen Jump provides professional development and training on Teacher Created Materials (TCM) curriculum materials and Shell Education professional resources for districts\, teachers\, and educational trainers. She is a passionate educator who has spent 20 years in various roles dedicated to student achievement. Before joining TCM\, she contributed curriculum and professional development support to the fastest-growing urban school district\, the public school system in Washington\, D.C. She led the curriculum work\, providing teachers with an organized\, content-rich\, text-set curriculum for ELA in grades K-5. She also provided professional learning for both large groups of teachers and individual teaching through coaching to improve the literacy outcomes in the district. \nJoin the Build Educator Capacity and Boost Student Achievement 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\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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/studentachievement20230606/
CATEGORIES:Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Basics: What Every Educator Should Know
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Laurie Salvail\, Executive Director\, CYBER.ORG; Willie Henderson\, Cyber Education Specialist\, CYBER.ORG; and Tali Horowitz\, East Coast Education Director\, Common Sense Education\nModerated by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr. Regional Manager\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nMost educators probably don’t spend their days thinking about cybersecurity—between classroom management\, learning objectives\, and so much more\, it usually doesn’t rise to the top of priorities. But as technology evolves and continues to become more integrated into every aspect of our lives—including mental health and biometrics—it is something we need to be mindful about and help students understand. \nWatch Common Sense’s edWebinar with CYBER.ORG to learn about the absolute basics every educator should know about cybersecurity. They highlight some age-appropriate\, ready-to-use lessons and resources to effectively empower your students in grades K-12 on how to protect themselves. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and education technology leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nLaurie Salvail is the Executive Director of CYBER.ORG\, a cybersecurity workforce development organization funded by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program (CETAP) grant that targets K-12 students with cyber career awareness\, curricular resources\, and teacher development. With over 12 years of classroom experience\, Laurie and the CYBER.ORG team work to bring cyber education to K-12 teachers across the country through innovative\, impactful research-based education strategies. Laurie is currently working on her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction at Louisiana State University. She is passionate about implementing innovative research-based strategies to impact education across the country. \nWillie Henderson is a Cyber Education Specialist with CYBER.ORG\, the academic outreach center in Bossier City\, LA. He is a doctoral candidate with the Louisiana State University – Shreveport\, holds a Master of Education from Texas A&M-Commerce\, and received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Millsaps College. He has over 25 years of experience in public education\, all at Title I schools\, during which time he has served many roles including STEM teacher\, Master Teacher\, and Campus Administrator. He served on the CYBER.ORG standards committee helping draft the first national K-12 model standards in cybersecurity. Willie is passionate about engaging underrepresented and underserved youth in cybersecurity\, as well as creating access for those youth to cybersecurity degrees and cyber careers. \n  \n Tali 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. \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/commonsense20230605/
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Digital Learning,Technology for Learning,Technology Infrastructure
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Leadership: From Awareness to Action
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Joan Turkus\, M.D.\, Medical Director\, TraumaSci: Complex Trauma Disorders Program\, Dominion Hospital; Charu Chandra\, Restorative Practices Leadership Coach and Psychotherapist\, Chicago Public Schools (IL); and Pamela Pearce\, TraumaSci Program Clinical Lead and Licensed Professional Counselor\, Dominion Hospital \nSponsored by EVERFI \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. \nWhen education leaders recognize and respect the impact trauma has on staff and students\, they create a culture where individuals feel safe\, supported\, and valued\, ultimately leading to the overall success of the school community. This interactive edLeader Panel\, led by respected medical and district leaders\, empowers you with the knowledge and practical strategies to make a lasting impact. Join our experts as they discuss: \n\nTrauma\, its impact\, and the need to address it\nHow to identify and address trauma in staff and students\nKey components of trauma-informed leadership\nThe positive impact of trauma-informed leadership\nFree resources available to school districts to build more emotionally resilient students\n\nEquip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to create trauma-sensitive schools that prioritize the well-being and success of students and staff. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Joan Turkus has years of experience in the trauma field and maintains a national profile with teaching and consultation. She is a graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in pharmacy and graduated from The George Washington University School of Medicine with honors. She is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation\, of which she is a Past President.\nDr. Turkus has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award\, the Cornelia B. Wilbur Award for clinical contributions\, and a Distinguished Achievement Award by the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. She is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Psychiatry and the American Board of Forensic Psychiatry. She is trained in psychiatry\, traumatology\, clinical hypnosis\, and EMDR. Dr. Turkus maintains a keen interest in neurobiology and psychopharmacology\, particularly in their application to the complexity of post-traumatic stress disorder. \n\nCharu Chandra is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor\, National Certified Counselor\, and Restorative Practices Leadership Coach with extensive experience working with adults\, teens\, and children in the Chicago area. Charu implements trauma-centered and trauma-informed care to create a safe environment where clients find much-needed support\, respect\, care\, motivation\, warmth\, and direction at her own private practice. \nAt the Office of Social and Emotional Learning\, Chicago Public Schools\, Charu has been providing restorative practices leadership coaching to school leadership teams for seven years. Starting as a clinician with Chicago Public Schools 13 years ago as a part of the Neighborhood Recovery Initiative – School-Based Counseling (NRI-SBC) Program\, Charu became a Project Coordinator and then a Restorative Practices Coach. Charu’s focus within Chicago Public Schools has been on supporting staff to develop restorative mindsets\, language\, and strategies to build relationships and repair harm\, providing trauma-informed care to members of the school community. \n\nPamela Pearce\, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)\, is the TraumaSci Program Clinical Lead of Dominion Hospital in Falls Church\, Virginia. The TraumaSci Program offers both inpatient and partial hospitalization care designed to support the individual to safely reengage in their individual outpatient trauma treatment. Pamela graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor\, in Belton\, Texas with Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees. Pamela has over 20 years of clinical experience working with children\, adolescents\, and adults prior to specializing in the treatment of post-traumatic and dissociative disorders. Pamela has provided clinical support within the TraumaSci Program in various roles including as a trauma therapist in the TraumaSci Inpatient Unit since opening in June 2019\, providing clinical support and education to various staff within the hospital and community\, and as the TraumaSci Program Clinical Lead providing clinical oversight to both inpatient and partial hospitalization levels of care. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Creating a Positive School Climate community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nFrom grade school through retirement\, EVERFI’s free digital education curriculums empower learners of all ages to make safe\, smart\, and informed decisions. We bring together the public and private sectors so K-12 teachers can equip today’s learners with the skills they need to become tomorrow’s leaders.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20230601/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Mental Health and Wellness,School Culture/Climate
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SUMMARY:Key Ingredients of Effective High-Impact Online Tutoring
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Yannai Segal\, Global Partnerships Director\, VIPTeacher; and Dan Tracy\, Director of Mathematics Innovation\, MIND Education \nSponsored by MIND 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. \nOnline tutoring has become a much-discussed solution\, with many terms like “high dosage” and “high impact” circulating as ways to replace traditional learning interventions. But how do you know how much online tutoring is enough? How can you identify what makes the most effective online tutoring? \nIn this edWebinar\, Dan Tracy of MIND Education and Yannai Segal of VIPTeacher discuss the key ingredients of effective high-impact online tutoring. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-5 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nYannai Segal is the Director of Global Partnerships for VIPTeacher. He oversees all aspects of the company’s partnerships\, with a particular focus on the high-dosage tutoring market. Prior to his role at VIPTeacher\, Yannai was the Director of Partnerships at Photomath\, which was recently acquired by Google and remains one of the most successful education apps in the world with over 300M downloads. Previously\, he spent eight years in a leadership capacity at Learn with Homer. Yannai began his career in the classroom\, teaching in a middle school special education program. \n\nDan Tracy is the Director of Mathematics Innovation for MIND Education. Dan brings an entrepreneurial mindset to the education community\, pushing commonly held assumptions about learning and education products. Dan has spent a decade at MIND Education working across the organization and with education stakeholders across the nation to bring a culture of innovation. \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\n\nST Math® is a PreK-8 visual instructional program that leverages the brain’s innate spatial-temporal reasoning ability to solve mathematical problems. The program’s unique\, patented approach provides students with equitable access to learning through challenging puzzles\, non-routine problem solving\, and informative feedback. ST Math was created by MIND Research Institute\, a neuroscience and education social impact organization dedicated to ensuring that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world’s most challenging problems.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mindresearch20230531/
CATEGORIES:Learning Loss/Acceleration,Mathematics,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness: Strategies to Support Inclusive and Innovative Care of Students Year Round
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Stephanie Taylor\, Vice President of Clinical Innovation and Outreach\, Presence; Phyllis Wolfram\, Executive Director\, Council of Administrators of Special Education; Sasha Pudelski\, Director of Advocacy\, AASA\, The School Superintendents Association; Caitlin Ruppel\, Public Health Advisor\, Office of the U.S. Surgeon General; and Tara García Mathewson\, Education Reporter\, Languages Editor\, The Hechinger Report \nSponsored by Presence \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 conclude Mental Health Awareness Month\, over a year into the declaration of youth mental health as a national crisis\, it’s clear that mental health will continue to be a primary focus of our nation’s education system—throughout the year and across educational settings. Given the compounding effects of isolation and trauma coming out of the pandemic\, it is essential to understand how policymakers\, school leaders\, educators\, and communities can work together to provide the care all students need. \nThis edWebinar explores the challenges and opportunities of providing mental health supports for students in a post-pandemic era. The presenters go beyond discussing generalities and deep dive into real issues schools are facing. They discuss inclusive care practices and innovative delivery models that ensure students have equitable access to critical supports that enable their long-term growth and success. This session covers: \n\nRecent policy and funding updates at the federal\, state\, and local levels\nStrategies for addressing barriers to accessing mental health care for underserved students\nRecent data on what support parents are looking to schools to offer\nTakeaways on the future of providing mental health supports to students\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of the elementary through high school grades. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nStephanie Taylor\, Ed.S.\, NCSP is a licensed school psychologist and serves as Vice President of Clinical Innovation and Outreach for Presence. Working in education for two decades\, Stephanie has experienced all aspects of the school system\, working as a high school English teacher\, special education teacher\, school psychologist\, director of special education\, and state school psychology consultant for the state of Idaho. She joined Presence in 2014 to develop the company’s leading remote evaluation service and technology offerings. \n\nPhyllis Wolfram is the Executive Director for CASE\, the Council of Administrators of Special Education. Phyllis’ experience spans 29 years in special education administration. She has been a local special education director in three different districts ranging in size from a small\, rural district to the largest urban district in the state of Missouri. She has experience in the areas of gifted education\, Section 504\, ELL\, and early childhood education. \nPhyllis served as the President of CASE from July 2018 to March 2020. She also served as the chair of the CASE Policy and Legislation Committee and the CASE Ad Hoc Committee on IDEA Reauthorization; a member of the CASE Task Force\, Design for the Future; and a member of the Board of Directors for the Council for Exceptional Children and the CEC IDEA Reauthorization Workgroup. Most recently\, Phyllis serves on the board for Brightli\, one of the nation’s largest behavioral healthcare centers. \n\nSasha Pudelski is the Director of Advocacy for AASA\, The School Superintendents Association and has been with AASA since 2010. She focuses on federal education issues pertaining to school vouchers\, career and technical education\, special education\, Medicaid\, and rural schools. Sasha is also the co-chair for the National Coalition for Public Education\, a coalition of 50+ national education\, civil rights\, religious\, and civil organizations committed to keeping public dollars in public schools. Sasha is frequently quoted by media outlets like The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, Education Week\, and Politico. Sasha resides in Virginia with her husband and young daughters. \n\nCaitlin Ruppel\, MPH joined the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General in June 2022 as a Public Health Advisor on the Science and Policy Team. She brings a decade of experience working in program planning and health policy advocacy to her role. Most recently\, Caitlin served as the Government and Public Programs Manager at Primary Diagnostics\, Inc.\, supporting the operations of COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites nationwide. Caitlin earned her B.A. in urban and environmental policy from Occidental College and her MPH in health policy and management from the University of California\, Berkeley. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nTara García Mathewson is an award-winning reporter who has covered a range of beats since she got her start in daily news in 2010\, but she has always gravitated toward the complexity and urgency inherent in covering the nation’s schools. At The Hechinger Report\, she covers inequality and innovation in K-12 education\, nationally\, and she oversees coverage for Hechinger en Español as the languages editor. Her work has appeared in a variety of regional and national news outlets\, including The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, The Christian Science Monitor\, The Boston Globe Magazine\, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She earned a Bachelor of Science in journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. \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\nPresence is the leading provider of remote evaluations and online therapy solutions for children with diverse needs. At the heart of the company is a purpose-built therapy platform\, designed by clinicians for clinicians\, that allows school teams to serve children both in and out of school. It also allows schools to extend their teams with a highly skilled\, licensed clinician from Presence’s national network of more than 2\,200 speech-language pathologists\, occupational therapists\, and behavioral and mental health professionals. To date\, Presence has delivered more than 5 million therapy sessions to schools and districts in every region of the U.S. Presence is supported by Spectrum Equity\, TPG’s The Rise Fund\, Bain Capital Double Impact\, and Catalyst Investors. For more information\, visit www.presencelearning.com.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/schoolsafety20230531/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:Empowering Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Future
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. M. Ann Levett\, Superintendent\, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (GA); Dr. April Grace\, Superintendent\, Shawnee Public Schools (OK); and Dr. Aurelia L. Henriquez\, Superintendent\, Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District (NY)\nModerated by Tiffany Law\, Director of Partner Relations\, 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. \nWatch an edLeader Panel that focuses on empowering women in leadership! Our speakers share their personal journeys\, insights\, and tips for breaking barriers and shaping the future as female leaders. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain inspiration and learn practical strategies for advancing your leadership skills. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. M. Ann Levett\, Superintendent of Savannah-Chatham County Public School System\, has had a distinguished career in education. With over four decades of experience\, she served as Chief Academic Officer and Deputy Superintendent of Savannah-Chatham Public Schools (SCCPSS) before assuming the role of Superintendent in June 2017. Dr. Levett’s expertise extends beyond the district\, having held leadership positions in Dayton\, Ohio\, and in higher education at Antioch University and Yale University School of Medicine. \nThroughout her career\, Dr. Levett has managed grants exceeding $15 million\, facilitated school-university partnerships nationwide\, and spearheaded school reform initiatives in Europe. She has consulted on community development projects in various locations\, including Hawaii\, Puerto Rico\, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Recognized for her contributions to education\, she has served on state education boards and authored publications. She is also a respected speaker\, consultant\, and proud mother of two adult daughters. \nDr. April Grace\, Superintendent of Shawnee Public Schools\, has over 30 years of experience in education. Known for her innovative approach\, Dr. Grace has spearheaded transformative initiatives in Shawnee Public Schools\, such as a nationally recognized telemedicine partnership and a districtwide commitment to staff and student health. The district has earned accolades as a top workplace. As the second female president in the 88-year history of the Oklahoma Association of School Administrators\, Dr. Grace has been recognized for her leadership\, receiving the 2021 OASA State Superintendent of the Year award. She is a member of esteemed organizations such as the American Association of School Librarians Administrative Collaborative and the AASA National Women’s Leadership Consortium. \nDr. Grace holds a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Phoenix\, along with a master’s degree in secondary school administration and a bachelor’s degree in science education from the University of Oklahoma. She actively serves in various educational associations\, including the Oklahoma Association of School Personnel Administrators\, Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration\, and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. \nDr. Aurelia Lucia Henriquez is the Superintendent of the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District in New York State. She has 27 years of experience and has served in diverse educational roles\, including Superintendent on Long Island and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum\, Instruction\, and Personnel in Brentwood\, the largest suburban school district on Long Island. Dr. Henriquez’s extensive background as a teacher\, curriculum developer\, principal\, and adjunct professor has honed her leadership skills and deepened her understanding of the needs of diverse student and staff populations. Having worked in rural\, urban\, and suburban communities\, she excels in addressing the unique challenges faced by different groups. \n\nFocused on fostering collaboration and high standards\, Dr. Henriquez has achieved notable success in improving student achievement and community engagement. She is committed to creating an inclusive educational environment guided by a shared vision of excellence. Beyond her district responsibilities\, Dr. Henriquez serves on the boards of the New York State Association of Women Administrators and the New York State Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents. Her contributions extend to presenting at international conferences and publishing articles on topics such as diversity and inclusivity in educational leadership. \nAbout the Moderator \nTiffany Law is a highly accomplished and dedicated member of the Institute for Education (IEI) team. As one of the founding team members\, Tiffany plays a critical role in ensuring a seamless and impactful experience for every IEI attendee\, from start to finish. \nIn her current position as Director of Partnership Relations\, Tiffany demonstrates exceptional proficiency in fostering strong relationships and driving collaborative efforts. With her deep passion for education and unwavering dedication\, she ensures that partnerships thrive\, creating boundless opportunities for innovation and growth. \n\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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/k12mentorship20230530/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Mental Health and Wellness,Women and Girls' Leadership
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SUMMARY:Classrooms and ChatGPT: Navigating an AI-Infused Future
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Arpan Chokshi\, Instructional Coach and National Board Certified Teacher\, Hinsdale Township High School District 86 (IL)\nModerated by Toni Rose Deanon\, Community Engagement Manager\, The Modern Classrooms Project \nSponsored by The Modern Classrooms Project \nListen to the Podcast\nThe video recording for this program is no longer available. \nIf all you have seen are the headlines\, you would be forgiven for believing artificial intelligence (AI) has killed the academic essay and made teachers obsolete. To be sure\, tools like ChatGPT do pose real challenges for educators. However\, they also present an opportunity to reflect upon and update our current practices to ensure each student cultivates the knowledge\, skills\, and disposition to thrive in the AI era. \nWatch this edWebinar to: \n\nExperience the implications of AI on a wide range of subject areas and grade levels\nIdentify the pedagogical shifts necessary to meet student needs in the AI era\nExplore tools to save time planning lessons\, writing emails\, and modifying curricula\nDiscuss how administrators\, educators\, and the community can work together to continually update policies and practices in response to rapid advancements in AI\n\nThis edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nArpan Chokshi is a National Board Certified Teacher and Instructional Coach in Hinsdale Township in Illinois. He provides professional development for schools and organizations across the United States on equity\, educational technology\, and student-centered pedagogy. Arpan trains teachers across the globe on implementing blended\, self-paced\, and mastery-based learning as an Expert Mentor for The Modern Classrooms Project. Also\, as his district’s Mentor Coordinator\, Arpan helps new teachers build strong relationships with students and families\, prepare culturally relevant curricula\, and cultivate sustainable careers in education. Arpan earned a BA in economics and finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He earned his social studies credential and master’s in education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Arpan also earned a master’s in education technology (new learning) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nToni Rose Deanon (she/they) is a former English and ESL educator with 10 years of experience teaching in Atlanta\, Baltimore City\, and D.C. They were also an instructional coach in Redmond and currently facilitate professional development for educators all over the world. They will forever identify as an educator and a lifetime learner. Toni Rose strives to be the educator that they never had growing up\, so they focus on anti-bias\, anti-racist work and want to create a brave space for everyone around them. As a queer Filipino\, they understand just how important it is to be represented\, be valued\, and belong. They especially love being a thought partner for and celebrating educators. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Emerging Tech for K12 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\nThe Modern Classrooms Project empowers educators to implement a self-paced\, mastery-based instructional model that leverages technology to foster human connection\, authentic learning\, and social-emotional growth.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/emergingtech20230525/
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,School Culture/Climate,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Educator Renewal for Student Achievement
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Timothy D. Kanold\, Author and Educator; and Dr. Tina H. Boogren\, Author and Education Consultant \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. \nBased on the combined works of Dr. Timothy D. Kanold and Dr. Tina H. Boogren and their framework for educator wellness\, this inspirational and interactive edWebinar helps you learn how to live a well-balanced and fully engaged life in order to build a safe\, supportive\, and collaborative school culture that positively impacts both student achievement and teacher retention. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nTimothy D. Kanold\, Ph.D. is an award-winning educator and author\, and a national thought leader in mathematics. He is a former director of mathematics and science and served as Superintendent of Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125\, a Model PLC at Work® district in Lincolnshire\, Illinois. Dr. Kanold is committed to equity and excellence for students\, faculty\, and school administrators. He conducts highly motivational “professional development leadership” seminars worldwide with a focus on turning school vision into realized action that creates greater equity for students through the effective delivery of the PLC process by faculty and administrators. \nTina H. Boogren\, Ph.D. is a fierce advocate for educators\, particularly for their well-being. She is the author of numerous best-selling books centered around her passion areas of quality instruction\, coaching\, mentoring\, and wellness and is Co-director of Solution Tree’s Wellness Solutions for Educators with Dr. Timothy D. Kanold. She also hosts a weekly podcast\, Self-Care for Educators with Dr. Tina H. Boogren\, and has been recognized as one of the Top 30 Global Gurus in Education. \n  \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 \nSince 1998\, Solution Tree has worked to empower educators. We share your vision to transform education to ensure learning for all\, and we can help you make this vision a reality. No other professional learning company provides our unique blend of research-based\, results-driven services that improve learning outcomes for students.
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CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:The 5 Adult SEL Muscles That Make Work and Life More Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lori Woodley-Langendorff\, MS\, School Counselor\, Trainer\, Author\, and President and Founder of All It Takes \nSponsored by The Educating All Learners™ Alliance (EALA)\, An InnovateEDU Project \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. \nViewers of this edWebinar will first and foremost have fun and feel understood and related to. Next\, they gain key SEL skills that will change their lives both in and out of work. The muscles are key to developing stronger relationships with youth and colleagues while maintaining authority and personal well-being. When flexed with confidence\, the five muscles: \n\nCreate stronger relationships while maintaining authority in workspaces\nCreate a greater sense of calm while navigating all situations\nOffer tools to use in classroom management\nElevate personal joy and accomplishment\nCreate atmospheres that build trust\n\nThe adult SEL muscles are the key to navigating ourselves with balance and ease through the challenges we face with our students\, colleagues\, and beyond. Our joy and self-confidence live in mastering these muscles. They do not need to be bodybuilder quality\, simply a good daily workout will change the way you relate to others and yourself\, especially in difficult moments. You and everyone around you will notice your flex! \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nCEO and Founder of All It Takes\, Lori Woodley-Langendorff is a public speaker\, trainer\, and author supporting youth and those who serve youth to develop critical social-emotional literacy skills that empower us to successfully navigate our lives and support our communities through joyful and trying times. Mother of two grown children\, Lori has a combined 30+ years working as a school counselor\, consultant\, curriculum developer\, and most recently\, producer and featured expert of the internationally acclaimed film and curriculum\, A Trusted Space: Redirecting Grief to Growth. Additional PSA productions include CASC’s Heartbeat video and the California PSA\, This Is a Trusted Space. \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\, 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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20230524/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health and Wellness,Social-Emotional Learning
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SUMMARY:Boost Resilience at Work for Educators: Sustainable Well-Being and Sustainable Performance
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Miranda Fernande Walichowski\, Clinical Associate Professor\, Department of Educational Psychology\, Texas A&M University\, and PeopleBench Partner; Dr. Baron Davis\, Superintendent-in-Residence\, PeopleBench; Holley Chesser\, Customer Success Manager\, PeopleBench; and Fleur Johnston\, CEO and Founder\, PeopleBench \nSponsored by PeopleBench \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDo you start the school year well rested\, but soon feel exhausted or overwhelmed? Do you wish you could be the amazing teacher you are without risking burnout? You are not alone! Teaching is a demanding profession. As an educator\, you understand firsthand the demands and challenges teachers face on a daily basis. Working in the education sector can be overwhelming at times\, with high demands and constant change. \nResilience is a state; it can be learned and strengthened. This edWebinar introduces you to tools and strategies to maintain and boost your well-being. It is specifically designed to prioritize your well-being so you can continue to be at your best for you and your students. You learn: \n\nConcepts that underpin resilience at work\nAbout the evidence-based Resilience at Work framework\nTips to cultivate sustainable performance and sustainable well-being\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nClinical Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University\, Dr. Miranda Fernande Walichowski coordinates the Bilingual Educator Preparation program and teaches graduate-level coaching courses. In her role with PeopleBench\, Dr. Walichowski provides bespoke assessments and coaching for schools. Dr. Walichowski is passionate about fortifying human well-being and performance. \n\nDr. Baron R. Davis is the former Superintendent of Richland School District Two in Columbia\, SC\, where he served as the first Black superintendent in the district’s 90-plus-year history. Dr. Davis’s groundbreaking career in education has seen advances in education outcomes and equity—driven by his focus on collective vision\, organizational effectiveness\, talent development\, and community and partner engagement. In his role as PeopleBench Superintendent-in-Residence\, Dr. Davis brings over two decades of experience in creating comprehensive\, high-achieving\, and inclusive K-12 education ecosystems. \n\nWith a master’s degree in early childhood education and elementary education\, Holley Chesser brings rich experience—both as an educator and as an EdTech leader—to her work with schools and districts. Holley understands the challenges educators face firsthand. At PeopleBench\, Holley works with school districts and leaders who are making their school workforce a priority. She finds joy in supporting leaders with simple and clear tools and processes—helping them make change achievable. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nPeopleBench CEO and Founder Fleur Johnston has more than 20 years’ experience in workforce and digital transformation. Driven to create change for good\, Fleur founded PeopleBench with the aim of empowering school leaders to build amazing school workforces to achieve the best possible outcomes for students. Fleur is passionate about helping the education sector evolve based on the changing landscape of work\, the effects of technology\, and a global shift in expectations. Fleur believes that people must be at the heart of the future of education and that workforce strategy—underpinned by research\, data\, and metrics—will play a role in the path to better student\, and therefore social and economic\, outcomes globally. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Professional Learning & Practice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nPeopleBench is on a mission to make schools amazing places to work so they can be amazing places to learn. Through our online platform\, school workforce research\, and professional learning\, we help educators to sustain their remarkable contribution in the face of change and challenge and we help school leaders to use an evidence base to develop and implement high-impact workforce strategies. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:Asking Better Questions for Deeper Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Opal Davis Dawson\, Faculty\, ASCD \nSponsored by ASCD \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEffective classroom instruction encourages students to build thinking skills beyond those of simple recall\, and one of the most effective ways teachers can do so is through their questioning strategies. Student responses to questions can provide important information to teachers on what students understand and can do and how they think about and use different concepts. Viewers of this edWebinar consider what it means to incorporate rigor into the classroom and how they may use questioning strategies to engage students in deeper thinking. \nWe use specific examples from The Achievery\, a FREE digital learning platform created by AT&T designed to help connect students to a new world of digital learning through stories that spark curiosity and content that entertains and teaches. The platform features clips from some of the most popular\, well-loved movies\, TV shows\, and cartoons from Warner Bros. and Cartoon Network\, paired with lessons and learning activities that students can engage with wherever they are—at home\, in the community\, and in the classroom. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nOpal Davis Dawson is an author\, educational consultant\, coach\, and award-winning PreK–5 public Montessori school principal with nearly 30 years of experience in education. While principal\, she led her school in the implementation of the Understanding by Design® framework\, with a focus on early childhood and primary school. Also\, during her tenure\, Opal led her school’s implementation of professional learning communities (PLCs) to work collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students. \nOpal has taught\, led\, and consulted in Title 1 and non-Title 1 schools\, and her work spans small\, large\, urban\, rural\, and suburban districts. She supports school leaders\, district leaders\, and teachers nationally and internationally in planning and implementing improvement initiatives\, capacity building\, and supporting high academic achievement for diverse student populations and instructional best practices. Opal holds Master of Education and Bachelor of Arts degrees in elementary education from the University of Louisville. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Inspire Learning & Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nASCD is a passionate community of life-changing educators. For 75 years we have worked side by side with educators from every level in all 50 states and more than 200 countries to help them find their people and amplify their voice to reach many.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learning20230524/
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management and Practices,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Practices in Education
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Cassandra Hebert\, Client Development Representative\, Committee for Children \nSponsored by Second Step \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWatch this edWebinar to hear from an expert and gain practical tips and resources for supporting students who have experienced trauma. This session is valuable for anyone who works with students and wants to learn more about this important topic. Learning objectives include: \n\nUnderstanding the effects of adversity and trauma on learning\nCreating a safe and supportive learning environment for students\nUtilizing trauma-informed teaching strategies to promote student success\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, school counselors and social workers\, and educators who want to learn more about supporting students who have experienced trauma. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nCassandra Hebert’s dedication to educational equity and advocacy for social-emotional learning (SEL) fuels her work at Committee for Children. She supports schools in the southern United States with their implementation of CFC’s Second Step® family of SEL programs. Cassandra believes her SEL superpower is strong relationship skills\, which she uses to help identify and remove systemic barriers in public education. “I am passionate about working toward a system that supports children of all backgrounds to build healthy\, happy\, productive\, and meaningful lives\,” she says. Cassandra earned a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from Western Washington University. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Creating a Positive School Climate community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nCommittee for Children is a nonprofit on a mission to ensure children everywhere can thrive emotionally\, socially\, and academically. Today\, our social-emotional learning (SEL) and child safety programs reach more than 24.4 million children worldwide. Our Second Step® SEL programs include curricula for Early Learning through Grade 8\, with additional offerings for out-of-school time and K–12 staff. These research-based programs are designed to help students and adults strengthen social-emotional skills like empathy\, resilience\, and managing emotions to build a more positive\, supportive school climate.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20230524/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:Creative Sparks! Using Photography\, Art\, and Media to Enrich Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sky Bergman\, Professor Emeritus of Photography and Video\, Former Department Chair of the Art and Design Department\, California Polytechnic State University\nModerated by Shireen Faridniya\, Social Media Specialist\, Wacom \nSponsored by Wacom \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAre you working with students on a writing assignment or a project in art\, film\, journalism\, or science? Maybe you’re the educator supporting students’ passion projects across the curriculum. This edWebinar sparks a flurry of new ideas about using visual content in your lesson and project plans. When we give students the opportunity to add imagery to work\, we can open a world of inspiration\, creativity\, critical thinking\, and communications. \nSky Bergman\, an educator and accomplished\, award-winning photographer and filmmaker\, shares some simple\, but impactful\, tips for doing more than simply “taking” pictures that helps teachers and students alike. She introduces the Lives Well Lived project that she’s created\, a film project that’s currently featured on PBS LearningMedia which can be adapted for use across the curriculum. She also shares project ideas to get students motivated and excited about photography and offer insights and information about the tools\, including digital pen technology\, she uses to create her work. This session sparks new creativity for you and your students now and for years to come! \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, curriculum leaders\, and educators involved in art\, ELA\, social studies\, media arts\, journalism\, film\, and creative writing. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nSky Bergman is Professor Emeritus of Photography and Video and a former Department Chair of the Art and Design Department at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo\, CA. She has two short films about intergenerational connections currently on the film festival circuit and is working on a feature-length film that is a celebration of love. Sky was recently named a CoGenerate Innovation Fellow\, joining an impressive group of 14 other social entrepreneurs with cogenerational solutions to today’s biggest problems. These 15 inspiring social entrepreneurs bring older and younger people together to address racial inequality\, climate change\, social isolation\, and more. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nShireen Faridniya is a lifestyle and product photographer turned social media and digital marketing specialist. From retouching to resharing\, Shireen is a seasoned digital creator and curator and now\, in addition to her work in education with the Wacom team\, she works to discover and support digital artists across the globe. Shireen earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in art and design: photography from California Polytechnic State University\, where she was one of Sky Bergman’s students. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the TechTools for the Classroom 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\nWacom delivers innovative digital technologies to support all aspects of human creativity. For educators and students\, Wacom provides teaching and learning-ready tools\, including digital pen and tablet technology for eLearning in traditional classroom\, creative learning and lab settings for in-class\, remote and blended teaching and learning across the K-12 curriculum.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/techtools20230523/
CATEGORIES:Arts in Education,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Stop the Edtech Guesswork: Make Evidence-Based\, Not Anecdote-Based\, Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Gregory Schwab\, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education and Facilities and Operations\, Edmonds School District (WA); Chris Bailey\, Director of Technology\, Edmonds School District (WA); Johnathan Skaris\, Instructional Technology Coordinator\, Darlington County School District (SC); and Amanda Cadran\, Ph.D.\, Program Director\, Rapid Cycle Evaluation\, LearnPlatform by Instructure \nSponsored by LearnPlatform by Instructure \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. \nDistricts make significant investments—in budget dollars\, professional development\, and instructional time—in education technology (edtech). While edtech solutions can significantly impact student outcomes\, understanding academic return on investment can be challenging. \nWatch this edLeader Panel to hear from leaders at Edmonds School District in Washington and Darlington County School District in South Carolina who are leveraging rapid-cycle evaluation (RCE) in partnership with LearnPlatform by Instructure to analyze the impact of strategic edtech investments. They discuss why they chose to do this work\, how they selected which edtech to evaluate\, how they think about measuring outcomes\, and how they see this data impacting budgetary\, operational\, and instructional decisions going forward. \nViewers can expect to gain first-hand insights on evidence-based edtech management\, best practices for district-generated research\, and actionable tips for engaging with edtech provider partners in evidence work. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nGreg Schwab is the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education and Facilities and Operations for the Edmonds School District. He also oversees the district’s Technology\, Career and Technical Education\, and Athletic Departments. Greg is a 33-year educator who has previously held positions as a high school language arts teacher\, coach\, district athletic director\, high school assistant principal\, and high school principal. He believes the role of educators is to ensure all students receive a high-quality education that prepares them to pursue their dreams and passions after high school. Greg holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Oregon\, a Master of Arts degree in teaching from Lewis and Clark College\, and is currently a doctoral candidate in educational leadership at Washington State University. His research focuses on understanding students’ perceptions of safety in their high schools and using their voices to guide initiatives to create safer learning environments. \nChris Bailey is the Director of Technology for the Edmonds School District\, leading the district’s work around education technology implementation\, networking\, and infrastructure. Chris has been with the district for over 15 years and has previously held positions in IT operations\, technical support\, and technology project management. Chris enjoys engaging in sustainable edtech planning and sharing the work his team is doing with other technology professionals in the education community. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Seattle Pacific University and a Master of Business Administration in IT management from Western Governors University. \n\nA native of Bethel Park\, PA\, Johnathan Skaris was a high school social studies teacher for 13 years before becoming an Instructional Technology Coordinator for the Darlington County School District. He believes technology should never compete with an educator’s teaching methods\, but instead should always complement lesson plans. Johnathan holds a bachelor’s degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Education from Coker College. He is certified to teach secondary-level social studies and is a certified Apple Teacher and Google Certified Educator (Level One). Johnathan lives in Hartsville\, SC with his wife\, Traci\, and their two children\, Aiden and Reagan. \n\nAmanda Cadran\, Ph.D. is LearnPlatform by Instructure’s Program Director for Rapid Cycle Evaluation. In her role\, she works with local\, regional\, and state education agencies nationwide to leverage LearnPlatform’s IMPACT technology to conduct rapid-cycle evaluations on priority edtech tools for formative process improvement. A versatile\, hands-on program director and academic researcher with a background in teaching\, curricula\, and instructional technology\, Dr. Cadran has been with LearnPlatform for nearly seven years in various customer success roles. \nPreviously\, Dr. Cadran held positions in curriculum development and online instruction for the Duke University Talent Identification Program\, K-12 research consulting\, and as a classroom educator and technology director with the Diocese of Raleigh. Dr. Cadran holds a bachelor’s degree in English and journalism and a master’s degree in public policy analysis from Lehigh University. She earned her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from North Carolina State University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Technology in Schools community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \n\nRecently named as one of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2023\, LearnPlatform by Instructure serves 10 million students and since 2015 has run over 1\,200 rapid-cycle evaluations on specific edtech solutions directly with its district partners\, saving millions of dollars and increasing the speed of decision-making by more than 85 percent. LearnPlatform’s innovative edtech effectiveness system simplifies and optimizes systems and processes for K-12 educators and administrators to find\, select and evaluate edtech tools to ensure they are safe\, compliant with privacy requirements\, equitable\, and delivering academic and financial return on their investment. For edtech providers of any size\, LearnPlatform also offers subscription-based research services to meet ESSA compliance and build evidence-based interventions that empower districts and states to buy and use their products to drive student outcomes.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/technology20230523/
CATEGORIES:Technology for Learning,Technology Infrastructure
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