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SUMMARY:Securing Your Financial Future: A FREE Educator’s Guide to Strategic Saving and Investing
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Noah Kahn\, Financial Advisor & VP of Business Development\, Coastal Wealth; and Nick Manolakis\, Financial Advisor\, Charter Oak Financial\nModerated by Jacky Marino\, Implementation Specialist\, EVERFI \nSponsored by EVERFI \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. \nWhether you’re a brand-new teacher or an administrator on the verge of retirement\, having a strong savings & investment strategy allows you to feel confident in your financial future. EVERFI’s national partner for financial education\, MassMutual Foundation\, has free resources for you! \nJoin MassMutual financial professionals as they: \n\nExplore the unique options for saving & investing available to educators\nProvide strategies for stability & growth specific to your current career stage\nIntegrate your retirement plan with your partners’\nShare free financial literacy resources for K-12 students & their families\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nNoah Kahn\, a driven and dedicated professional\, infuses passion into every aspect of his work. As a visionary leader\, he and his team of experienced advisors are committed to providing comprehensive financial planning solutions to address the diverse needs of their clients.\nAt the core of their approach lies a holistic perspective on financial planning\, encompassing both protection and wealth accumulation strategies. Utilizing a full range of products and services\, Noah’s team prioritizes their clients’ financial well-being and tailors solutions to meet their unique objectives.\nIn 2018\, Noah founded “Teacher’s Choice Benefits” with the mission to empower educators beyond the classroom and equip them with the tools to take control of their financial future. Serving South Florida\, his dedicated team of advisors works tirelessly to ensure that educators receive the guidance and support they need to thrive financially. \nFor the past eleven years\, Nick Manolakis has focused on retirement planning and risk management for families\, teachers\, first responders\, and small businesses. His continued passion and success have earned him recognition as a rising young leader within his firm and among his peers at MassMutual.\nNick graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts Isenberg School of Business with a degree in Finance. He is an active member of the Wilbraham\, Massachusetts community. Nick is a volunteer with his local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters\, serves as the chairman of the Capital Planning Committee of Wilbraham; and is an active member of the town’s Senior Center Feasibility Study Committee and its finance committee. \n\n  \nAbout the Moderator \nJacky Marino is a former educator and theater artist who taught 3rd\, 4th\, and 5th grade for 9 years. As an educator\, she enjoyed crafting project-based learning experiences\, creating a kind and courageous community of learners\, and leading an improv group. Jacky is based in Omaha\, Nebraska\, and enjoys collaborating with educators to bring EVERFI’s real-world resources to schools all across the country. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the 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 \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.
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CATEGORIES:Financial Literacy
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SUMMARY:How Professional Learning About the Science of Reading can Support Adolescent Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Meg Van Voorhis\, Director of Professional Learning\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhile some students have always struggled to learn to read\, many of these students lost important instructional time during the pandemic to disrupted learning. This means there are students in middle school who haven’t gained full reading comprehension skills. What can we do? \nWatch Meg Van Voorhis\, Director of Professional Learning at Lexia Learning\, as she discusses how professional learning about the Science of Reading can help teachers address disrupted learning. Viewers learn why literacy professional learning is so important for teachers\, even those in content areas outside of ELA\, what that professional learning should look like\, and the benefits it can provide to all students\, but especially those who fell even further behind during the pandemic. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nMeg Van Voorhis is a former dual language educator\, curriculum writer\, and developer of professional learning who currently works as the Director of Professional Learning at Lexia Learning. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University in 2006\, she began her career in education working as an ESL coordinator in South Carolina. She had the opportunity to spend one year teaching in a bilingual school in rural Honduras before returning to the U.S. to earn her master’s degree in education at the University of Michigan in 2010. More recently\, she worked as a dual language educator and a developer of curricula and PD in North Carolina for seven years before joining Lexia Learning in 2017. Meg is passionate about languages\, culturally responsive instructional practices\, and supporting educators with relevant learning opportunities. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin The Science of Reading community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nLexia®\, a Cambium Learning Group company\, is the Structured Literacy expert. For nearly 40 years\, the company has focused solely on literacy\, and today provides science of reading-based solutions for both students and educators. With robust offerings for differentiated instruction\, personalized learning\, assessment\, and professional learning\, Lexia helps more learners read\, write\, and speak with confidence. For more information\, visit www.lexialearning.com. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Speak Up for America's Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Julie Evans\, CEO and Lead Researcher\, Project Tomorrow; Lu Settles Young\, Ed.D.\, Clinical Assistant Professor\, Department of Educational Leadership Studies\, and Director of Next Generation Educational Partnerships\, University of Kentucky College of Education; and a panel of district leaders and teachers who have participated in the nationwide Speak Up Research Project \nSponsored by Project Tomorrow \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. \nOn May 10th\, Speak Up Day for America’s Teachers\, Project Tomorrow shares a clarion call to action with school leaders. Teachers are confronted with a complex range of issues daily leading to an increase in dissatisfaction and disillusionment with the profession. Media attention often focuses on the low level of teacher compensation\, but we know the issues impacting teachers are far more complex and wide ranging. \nHere is your opportunity to suspend your assumptions\, get the data needed to make effective decisions\, and take the necessary action to improve your teachers’ experiences. In this edWebinar\, we highlight the following: \n\nWhat Speak Up data tells us about teachers\, their current views and experiences\, and what they need to be more effective\nHow Speak Up data can help you understand the teacher’s voice\, generate new conversations\, and develop action plans to address these challenges\n\nThe Speak Up Research Initiative is the largest collection of authentic stakeholder voices on key educational issues. The project surveys students\, teachers\, parents\, and administrators each year to understand how they view their educational experiences. Speak Up surveys remain open until May 13th—so don’t delay. There is still time to participate. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n  \n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Julie A. Evans is the CEO of Project Tomorrow and founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project which annually collects and reports on the authentic education views of K-12 students\, parents\, and administrators. Dr. Evans serves as the chief researcher on the Speak Up Project as well as leading research efforts on the impact of innovative learning models and interventions in both K-12 and higher education. Since its start in 2003\, almost six million K-12 students\, teachers\, and parents have participated in the Speak Up Project representing over 35\,000 schools from all 50 states\, the District of Columbia\, and around the world. Dr. Evans is the longest-serving woman executive in the education technology nonprofit sector. \nDr. Evans is a graduate of Brown University and earned her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of California\, San Diego\, and California State University San Marcos. She serves on several boards and frequently speaks and writes on new learning models. Among her many accolades\, Dr. Evans won EdTech Digest’s National Leader Award (2020) and received the 2023 EdTech Visionary Award. \n  \nLu Settles Young\, Ed.D. joined the University of Kentucky College of Education as a program evaluator and faculty member in the Next Generation Leadership Academy in January 2015. She is now a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership Studies and Director of Next Generation Educational Partnerships. Before coming to UK\, Dr. Young served as the Chief Academic Officer of Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington\, KY\, and before that\, as Superintendent of Jessamine County Schools for nine years. She holds a doctorate in education leadership from Northern Kentucky University. Dr. Young was selected as the 2012 Kentucky Superintendent of the Year. She serves on the Advisory Council for AdvancEd KY and is an active member of the board of the United Way of the Bluegrass and the UK College of Education Board of Advocates. Dr. Young is also the Chair of the Kentucky State Board of Education. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the 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. \n\n \nProject Tomorrow is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure that today’s students are well-prepared to become tomorrow’s leaders\, innovators and engaged citizens of the world. We support that mission with programs and research that focus on innovation and new learning models in the K-12 classroom\, including through the effective use of technology.
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CATEGORIES:Data and Analytics,School Culture/Climate
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SUMMARY:How One District Is Using Tutoring to Solve Teacher Retention Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tina Powell\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Superintendent of Innovation & Systems\, Orange Public Schools (NJ); and Brian Galvin\, Chief Academic Officer\, Varsity Tutors \nSponsored by Varsity Tutors \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. \nIn the last two years\, tutoring has emerged as an important tool in a superintendent’s kit to help students make up for lost instructional time. What has also emerged is the ability of tutoring to support the teaching profession and tackle turnover rates. Increasingly\, districts are creatively using tutoring services to ease the burden on educators and empower them with an extra set of hands. \nWatch this edLeader Panel to hear from education experts and district leaders on how tutoring does not just help students catch up\, but supports the heart and soul of schools: teachers. This event showcases how district leaders from Orange Public Schools in New Jersey are innovatively leveraging tutoring services to alleviate the workload on teachers while supporting students with standards-aligned personalized instruction during the school day. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders and education technology leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nSince 2021\, Tina Powell\, Ed.D. has been the Assistant Superintendent of Innovation and Systems at Orange Public Schools in New Jersey\, where she focuses on finding the natural connections between instructional and non-instructional priorities in order to help schools see where they can improve the systems that serve students and teachers daily. She previously served as the Director of Mathematics at The Newark Public Schools before spending seven years as the Director of Mathematics\, Science\, and STEM-focused Learning in Orange Public Schools\, where she was recognized for opening the district’s first STEM High School and largely guiding her district in raising state-assessment performance from 19.2% proficiency to 29.4% proficiency in just three years. \n\nBrian Galvin is the chief academic officer for Varsity Tutors\, the nation’s largest live learning platform. A lifelong educator with a master’s degree in education from the University of Michigan\, he has taught thousands of students\, trained hundreds of instructors\, and authored dozens of lesson books. At Varsity Tutors\, he oversees the development of live academic and enrichment classes\, adaptive assessments\, and on-demand learning programs. He is also creator and host of the company’s StarCourse lessons–taught with astronauts\, Olympians\, TV hosts\, and other distinguished teachers–and Test Prep 4 All series. His educational videos have over three million views on YouTube. \n  \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Tutoring for Schools community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels. \n\n \nVarsity Tutors for Schools is your all-in-one live learning platform that delivers personalized learning to every student in your school district. Whatever challenges your students face\, our proven solutions can be customized to meet their needs\, providing equitable access to everything from on-demand to 1-on-1 high-impact tutoring to adaptive assessments.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/tutoring20230509/
CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Learning Loss/Acceleration,Mobile Learning, Apps, and Devices,Teacher Development and Retention
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SUMMARY:Supporting Students and Staff in the Autism Classroom by Creating an Inclusive Environment
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Eric Crespo\, Superintendent of Schools\, Weehawken Township School District (NJ); and Lisa Schleer\, Vice President of Educational Partnerships\, 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. \nIt’s a challenging time post-pandemic! With mental health concerns\, low student attendance\, and contested board meetings\, many educators are feeling overwhelmed. However\, with challenges come opportunities. In this edWebinar\, Superintendent Eric Crespo of Weehawken Township School District\, NJ highlights his district’s journey in developing and sustaining creative ways to engage ALL learners while motivating teachers to continue to love their work. He shares his journey of developing and sustaining specialized in-district programs that reunited his neurodiverse community of learners. This work was driven by his desire and commitment to ensure that all students are seen\, valued\, and heard. \nEric describes his vision and future plans for his district with his partner\, Lisa Schleer from Stages Learning\, as they work together to ensure that all students\, including students with disabilities\, are included in all aspects of Weehawken Township School District. Throughout the majority of the day\, you can find Eric nestled in the classrooms\, working with students and celebrating his faculty’s dedication to their community of learners. Viewers walk away from this session feeling inspired and energized by Eric’s passion and commitment to his community. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 school and district leaders as well as teachers. \n\n \nAbout the Presenters \nEric Crespo was born in the Bronx and raised in North Bergen by his parents\, who immigrated from Cuba. Eric has served as the Superintendent of Schools for Weehawken Township School District in New Jersey since 2018. Before arriving in Weehawken\, he was an Assistant Superintendent for Paterson Public Schools\, the second-largest school district in New Jersey. During his tenure in Weehawken Schools\, the district has received the following awards: the Lighthouse Award for Special Education Post-Secondary Success\, Digital Star Schools\, Sustainable Schools\, AP CSP Female Diversity\, the Namm Award for Best in Music Education\, the Tech and Learning Innovative Leader Award\, and Niche rated Weehawken Schools the #1 district in Hudson County. He is completing his doctoral dissertation on the effectiveness of professional development in schools at Saint Peter’s University in the spring of 2024. The best part of his day is visiting classrooms\, talking to teachers\, and supporting families in his community. \n\n \nLisa Schleer joined Stages Learning in April 2022 as the Vice President of Educational Partnerships. She brings her leadership skills\, special education expertise\, relationship-building strengths\, and fiscal-management skills to her role. Before joining Stages Learning\, she served as an assistant superintendent\, an executive director for personalized learning\, and a director of special services in NJ and Hartford\, CT. Her teaching career included teaching in various settings\, including self-contained\, resource\, autism preschool\, and general education. Lisa’s background in special education over the last 28 years has fueled her passion for presenting at conferences on topics that cover equity of access to high-quality curricula\, Response to Intervention\, and differentiated instruction for all students. She holds a B.A. in both elementary and special education\, an M.A. in both early childhood and early childhood special education\, and an advanced ed leadership degree. She is finishing her doctorate in higher education leadership. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nFor 25 years\, STAGES® Learning has been dedicated to creating quality teaching tools to help educators provide the best learning opportunities for students on the autism spectrum. Since our first product\, Language Builder: Picture Cards\, was introduced in 1997\, millions of children around the world have benefited from our products. Today\, STAGES’ offerings include award-winning\, photo-based teaching tools\, manipulatives\, games\, puzzles\, posters and sensory items\, culminating in our recently launched complete curriculum for children with autism or other cognitive delays. STAGES’ online learning platform\, releasing in time for fall 2022\, will provide a digital option to ensure educators can support learners with autism and language delays in even more ways.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/autism20230509/
CATEGORIES:Autism,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Leverage Your MTSS to Keep Students on Track During School Transitions
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Breana Piles\, Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Coordinator\, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD (TX); John Muldoon\, Assistant Superintendent\, Maple Run Unified School District (VT); and MaryAdair McGrath\, Account Director\, Panorama Education \nSponsored by Panorama Education \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. \nPeriods of transition can have a huge impact on student success—and not just academically. When moving from school to school\, whether that’s from elementary to middle school\, middle school to high school\, or between school districts\, there are significant challenges in keeping students on track. The effect is evident in the data: more students fail ninth grade than any other (Cohen & Smerdon\, 2009) and students experiencing homelessness are 87% more likely to drop out of school than their stably housed peers. \nTransition planning as part of your MTSS can provide achievable plans\, interventions\, and measurable data to identify and track student progress toward success. Watch district leaders for this edLeader Panel where they share: \n\nSteps for reviewing historical end-of-year data and setting clear plans for students’ transitions\nHow to identify what types of data are most important for predicting transition challenges\nHow to identify and execute targeted interventions that go beyond the transition program for all students\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nBreana Piles is a coordinator\, consultant\, and educational podcaster with over 13 years of experience in public education. She has led multiple teams of varying sizes in support of students with a diverse range of needs\, from Title I campuses to special education implementation to support of students in residential treatment. Breana holds a Master of Education\, a Master of Arts in Humanities\, and a principalship certification\, and currently works in district administration as the Coordinator of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. Breana’s expertise in behavioral theory\, education\, and support allows her to work with district and campus leaders\, as well as individual teachers\, to create and implement plans for student success. As Coordinator of MTSS\, she also leads her district in systems planning for support in academic\, behavioral\, and social-emotional wellness domains. \nJohn Muldoon came to Maple Run Unified from the Shanghai American School\, a consulate-sponsored school in Shanghai where he served as Principal. He has also been a teacher\, coach\, intervention director\, assistant principal\, and principal at both the middle and high school levels. He has participated in collaborative efforts to develop safe communities that embrace diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and belonging\, implemented robust school leadership collaboration\, intervention structures\, and programming\, and has led work establishing a guaranteed and viable curriculum. John was brought up in southern New Hampshire and has a bachelor’s degree from Merrimack College and a master’s degree from Salem State University. He most recently completed his Ph.D. in organizational leadership at Northeastern University. \n\n \nMaryAdair McGrath has been an Account Director at Panorama for almost seven years\, working closely with districts to roll out data systems aligned to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support\, to understand stakeholder experience\, and to take meaningful action to improve outcomes. MaryAdair currently supports some of the largest urban districts in the country and in Texas\, including Aldine ISD\, Alief ISD\, District of Columbia Public Schools\, Houston ISD\, New Mexico Public Education Department\, and Northside ISD. Before joining Panorama\, MaryAdair taught middle school special education in Houston\, TX and Boston\, MA for seven years. She was a founding member of a middle school campus and helped build the special education department from the ground up\, and she spent the last three years of her teaching career as the Director of Special Education at a charter network in Boston. MaryAdair holds a B.A. in government with a focus on justice and peace studies from Georgetown University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nPanorama Education partners with K-12 schools and districts across the country to collect and analyze data about social-emotional learning\, school climate\, family engagement\, and more. With research-backed surveys and a leading technology platform\, Panorama helps educators act on data and improve student outcomes. Panorama supports 15 million students in 21\,000 schools and 1\,500 districts across 50 states.
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CATEGORIES:Data and Analytics,School Culture/Climate,Student Agency and Voice
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SUMMARY:Real Career Experiences for K-12 Students: Exploring Ideas and Spotlighting Successes
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Susan Auchincloss\, Project Director\, CS-PLAN\, Sacred Heart University (CT); Shannon Marimon\, Executive Director\, ReadyCT; and David Conelias\, Educator\, Engineer\, and Entrepreneur\, Milestone C \nSponsored by Milestone C and Stemi \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. \nCareer skills\, exposure\, and tech skills are all needed\, but how can a K-12 environment provide that? This edLeader Panel explores ideas\, spotlight successes\, and hear from folks doing it right NOW! Viewers learn how to provide students with paths to success in their futures! \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nSusan Auchincloss brings her experiences in the corporate and education sector fueling her passion for meaningful education. She spent her early career in various corporate sciences industries managing teams before becoming a certified science teacher. Susan has worked on three National Science Foundation Grants\, Project{Future}\, a federally funded EIR Grant integrating computer science into K-5 classrooms\, is a CSforALL certified SCRIPT Facilitator\, former K-12 Education Chair for the Tech Talent Fund and co-chair of the 2020 CSforCT Summit. Currently\, Susan directs the Computer Science Professional Learning Action Network (CS-PLAN) at Sacred Heart University\, a Code.org Regional Partner which works with school districts scaling K-12 computer science education through a contract with the Connecticut State Department of Education. \nShannon Marimón joined ReadyCT in 2018 as executive director. ReadyCT is a statewide nonprofit that sits at the intersection of K-12 education and workforce development. As a graduate of Connecticut public schools\, she is committed to improving outcomes for all students through career-connected programming\, advocacy\, public awareness\, and capacity-building of schools/districts. Before stepping into her role at ReadyCT\, Shannon was Director of Talent and Operations for the CT RISE Network\, focused on student college/career readiness. Prior to RISE\, Shannon was Division Director for Educator Effectiveness at the Connecticut State Department of Education\, was a Partner with TNTP\, and spent seven years in higher education. Shannon holds an MBA from Yale University\, an M.A. from Stanford University\, and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. She resides in West Hartford\, CT\, with her husband\, Michael\, and her two daughters. \n\n \nDavid Conelias jumped into entrepreneurship in the education industry running afterschool and summer camps\, evolved into being a full-time classroom teacher\, and is now a well-rounded STEM educator who loves sharing his experiences and teaching others. Before education\, Dave worked in both large and small engineering companies holding a variety of positions including leadership level. His career was cross-disciplinary in electrical\, pneumatics\, hydraulics\, systems\, design\, and manufacturing. Dave supported production\, prototype\, and development programs throughout his engineering career. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Innovation in Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \n\nSTEMwave is an initiative developed by Milestone C and STEMI to connect education and industry through Edtech companies. It aims to transform schools into Schools of the Future and prepare students for the workforce of the 21st century. STEMwave offers career-connected STEM programs using a deep learning platform based on a NonLinear Learning philosophy. The program encourages critical thinking\, collaboration\, and confidence building\, and expands students’ foundations for informed career decision-making. The partnership has recently expanded to include Infobip\, a market leader in AI technology\, in the promotion of their latest program\, AI-Driven Communication (AIC). STEMwave brings industry technology into Edtech programs and seamlessly integrates them into schools to ensure preparedness for the real-life challenges\, applications\, technology\, and processes that students will encounter in their future careers.
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CATEGORIES:Career Education,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Supporting High-Quality Science Instruction and Assessment Through Gamification and Automation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Heidi Alves\, Teaching and Learning Specialist\, Flagler Schools (FL); Ryan Elizabeth Widdowson\, Supervisor of Federal Programs\, Clay County District Schools (FL); and Corey J. Peloquin\, Vice President of Operations\, Penda Learning\, A Learning 2020 Company \nSponsored by Penda Learning\, A Learning 2020 Company \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. \nTeacher shortages and retention\, student engagement\, closing gaps in learning\, and supporting all learners are top of mind for district and school leaders. When it comes to science instruction\, these challenges are often amplified by a lack of qualified science teachers and pressure to focus instructional time on math and reading. \nView this edLeader Panel to hear from two Florida district leaders about how their science programs support teachers\, encourage science learning in and out of the classroom\, and drive significant growth in science achievement. Watch the lively discussion to learn: \n\nHow Flagler Schools and Clay County District Schools (FL) are addressing common challenges that districts face with science teaching and learning\nHow these districts are incorporating gamification into science assessment and instruction\nHow the mechanics and principles of gaming paired with other learning principles like the 5E Model and Webb’s DOK can deepen learning\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look into how other districts are providing equitable\, high-quality science instruction. This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders\, particularly science coordinators\, science curriculum directors\, and others involved with science. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nHeidi Alves is an accomplished public educator with 18 years of experience. For the past nine years\, she has served as the K–12 Science Curriculum Specialist for Flagler Schools (FL). Her role involves providing support to both teachers and students with regards to all aspects of science and instructional practices. Heidi is passionate about helping teachers spark their students’ interest in science through inquiry and scientific investigations. Heidi also serves on various local and state science committees\, is an Educational Ambassador for the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation\, and is President-Elect for the Florida Association of Science Supervisors. Additionally\, she participates annually on the Biology 1 Statewide Science Assessment Item Review Committee for Florida. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology\, a master’s degree in educational leadership\, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in medical microbiology. \n\nRyan Elizabeth Widdowson is a distinguished public educator with 34 years of experience in the same Florida county where she has lived her entire life. She is currently Supervisor of Federal Programs in Clay County. Throughout her career\, Ryan has held various positions\, but her favorite roles have been those of a classroom teacher\, librarian\, and instructional coach. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and a master’s degree in educational leadership. \n\nCorey J. Peloquin\, M.Ed. is Vice President of Operations for Penda Learning and a former educator. He began his career teaching middle and high school science in Florida\, where he received numerous awards and accolades\, including Science Teacher of the Year from Hillsborough County Public Schools\, the PRISM Award of Excellence in Science Teaching\, and a nomination for the U.S. Presidential Award of Excellence in Science Teaching. Additionally\, Corey acted as a new teacher mentor through The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Empowering Effective Teachers (EET) grant. Corey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in marine biology from Eckerd College and a Master of Education degree in administration/supervision educational leadership from National-Louis University. He was awarded a fellowship sponsored by NASA and subsequently earned a STEM education certification with research distinction from Teachers College\, Columbia University. \n  \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Next Generation Scientists community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nPenda Learning is where science and technology converge in the classroom. Our platform integrates both to make mastery of science concepts possible for every student\, no matter where learning takes place. Using Penda Learning\, students participate in engaging\, gamified science activities and assessments on a platform that makes it easy for teachers to provide exemplary\, standards-aligned science instruction in both physical and virtual classrooms. Built by educators for educators\, Penda has been recognized as an effective intervention tool by teachers & administrators\, in addition to being a high-quality supplemental curricular resource.
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CATEGORIES:Assessment,Game-Based Learning,Science
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Benefits of MicroCredentials for Adult and Student Learners
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Scott Spector\, VP of Business Partnerships\, Coherent Educational Solutions; and Patrick Leonard\, COO\, MIDAS Education\nModerated by Dr. Dionne Clabaugh\, VP of Learning\, Teaching\, Engagement\, Coherent Educational Solutions \nSponsored by Coherent Educational Solutions \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nInterested in improving your practice as an educator while at the same time achieving better outcomes for your students? Are there better venues for teacher and administrator professional learning where learners can move at their own pace and provide evidence of demonstrated proficiency? View this edWebinar to hear from presenters on these and many more topics. \nThe goal of this session is to make educators and administrators aware of MicroCredentials as an alternate method for learners (both adult and student) to demonstrate proficiency in acquired skills for teachers\, administrators\, and certificated and uncertificated personnel. No longer can we move learners along with required seat time. Learners need to be able to demonstrate proficiency and applied knowledge in learned content while moving at their own pace. In this edWebinar\, you: \n\nLearn the difference between digital badging and MicroCredentials\nUnderstand how this competency-based assessment process can be used for teachers\, administrators\, and K-12 learners\nSee how Career Technical Education and workforce development can utilize MicroCredentials for IRC (Industry Recognized Certification)\nWatch how universities and community colleges can allow for dual enrollment/concurrent credit as well as university credit for MicroCredentials and possibly moving towards salary scale movement for teachers\n\nCome learn how your school\, district\, or even county office can create MicroCredentials and use them as a source of income. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, and those involved in MTSS and credit recovery. \n  \n\n About the Presenters \nCurrently the VP of Business Partnerships for Coherent Educational Solutions (CES)\, Scott Spector has been a classroom science and technology teacher\, founding elementary STEAM charter school principal\, STEM science consultant at the California Department of Education\, and former science coordinator at the Santa Barbara County Education Office. Scott understands how to meet kids where they are and how to engage them in the classroom. He is currently working with a team from CES and EDGE consulting to help create CTE-aligned esports curricula that will help students understand that esports is not just gaming\, but there are plenty of lucrative careers around the multibillion-dollar esports gaming industry. \nPatrick Leonard has nearly 40 years of experience in education. He spent the first 20 years as a high school English teacher and basketball coach and the last 19 years as an EdTech executive with roles from Director of Curriculum Development\, VP Business Development\, VP Sales and Marketing\, SVP Partnerships\, to his current role as Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder of MIDAS Education. His passion has always been about unlocking the potential in every child. Currently\, Patrick and MIDAS Education are expanding their work around evidence-based learning via microcredentials statewide in Utah\, Wyoming\, and Nevada. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nDionne Clabaugh\, Ed.D. is a human development specialist who designs engaging curricula and professional development environments for deep learning and far transfer. For 40 years\, she’s taught across the lifespan in education\, music\, scouting\, and parenting from ECE through college. After teaching in higher education for 28 years\, Dr. Clabaugh consults and authors curricula for UPK\, K-12\, college\, and faculty mentoring to meet learner needs for autonomy\, competence\, and relatedness. Her degrees in music therapy\, organization development\, Ed.D. in learning and instruction (University of San Francisco)\, and diploma in social innovation (University for Peace\, Costa Rica) yield an interdisciplinary approach to human development through educational innovation. \n  \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Career\, Technical\, and Adult Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nIncreasingly\, school districts that normally serve students K-12 are now being asked to serve children at the preschool level. CoherentED firmly believes that every school system’s approach to the teaching and learning engagement of our youngest learners is critical. By attending the webinars with Dr. Clabaugh and Ms. Drezner\, which is a learning space for UPK leaders and educators to develop and evaluate UPK plans that keep the learners and their families in the center of their thinking\, they learn ways to approach the outcomes and make decisions that meet the diverse needs of young learners. We believe that implementing Universal Preschool well will lead to greater equity and opportunities to stop doing school TO kids and start doing school WITH kids!™
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CATEGORIES:Career Education,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:What Is a Literacy Ecosystem and Why Does It Matter?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Laura Stewart\, Chief Academic Officer\, 95 Percent Group; Dr. Mary Dahlgren\, Founder\, Tools 4 Reading\, and Literacy Executive in Residence\, 95 Percent Group; and Dr. Antonio Fierro\, Vice President of Professional Learning and Academics\, 95 Percent Group \nSponsored by Tools 4 Reading \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nView this edWebinar for a lively and instructional conversation between three literacy experts who have\, for decades\, dedicated their careers to helping educators build the best skills for proven success in reading instruction. During this helpful session\, our respected trio helps you build a solid understanding of what a literacy ecosystem is\, why it is important\, and ways to support your instructional practices to create a learning environment that helps every student learn to read and reach grade-level success—and beyond. \nAs Laura Stewart\, Dr. Mary Dahlgren\, and Dr. Antonio Fierro discuss how to create an instructional ecosystem\, they also explore the importance of data\, focused instruction\, routines\, the efficacy of teaching\, and evidence to support practices. There’s so much to learn from these experts! During this edWebinar\, educators learn: \n\nWhy evidence-based literacy instruction and resources are needed to create an ecosystem that results in improved student outcomes\nHow they can drive reading achievement in their schools or districts\nInstructional ideas for working with English learners\nTo identify cost-effective products and resources that support and strengthen the reading curriculum\, including Sound Walls\, Kid Lips\, and 95 Phonics Core Program®\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nLaura Stewart is an educator and organizational leader. She has served as a classroom teacher\, building and district administrator\, adjunct professor\, and director of numerous professional development initiatives around the country. Before joining 95 Percent Group\, Laura was the Chief Innovation Officer with The Reading League and the Chief Academic Officer for Professional Development at Highlights for Children. \nLaura presents nationally and internationally and has written for numerous organizations and publications\, including co-authoring The Everything Guide to Informational Texts\, K-2: Best Texts\, Best Practices. She hosted the podcast Teaching\, Reading\, and Learning: The TRL Podcast. Laura serves on several advisory boards and was formerly a certified LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) trainer. Laura’s position as the Chief Academic Officer at 95 Percent Group suits her perfectly\, as her passion is empowering educators to positively impact ALL students and ultimately change the course of literacy achievement in this country. \n\n \nAs the Founder and President of Tools 4 Reading\, Dr. Mary Dahlgren has always focused on developing practical tools and training opportunities to bridge the gap between the Science of Reading and classroom practice. She brings over 25 years of experience in the field of education\, having served as a dyslexia therapist\, elementary classroom teacher\, international literacy consultant\, national LETRS® trainer\, and author. As she joins 95 Percent Group\, Dr. Dahlgren will continue to elevate the science behind reading for all educators. Since founding Tools 4 Reading in 2010\, Dr. Dahlgren has focused on developing practical tools and training opportunities to bridge the gap between the Science of Reading and classroom practice. These tools include Kid Lips™ and the Kid Lips™ Instructional Guide\, Sound Wall Solutions™\, Phoneme/Grapheme Cards\, and sound wall classes. \nDr. Dahlgren has over 25 years of experience in the field of education\, having served as a dyslexia therapist\, elementary classroom teacher\, international literacy consultant\, and author. Additionally\, Dr. Dahlgren served as a national LETRS trainer for 18 years until her retirement in December 2021. Dr. Dahlgren’s longstanding interest in early childhood and elementary education has compelled her to spend much of her career working directly with classroom teachers to embrace the science behind reading. She provides training on how to provide the best first instruction along with implementation of effective interventions for struggling readers. \n\n \nAs VP of Professional Learning and Academics for 95 Percent Group\, Dr. Antonio Fierro is able to apply his many years in the classroom and as a literacy expert to helping schools and districts teach reading to every student\, regardless of previous experience or native language. His vast experience contributes invaluable insight into their products and services. Dr. Fierro is a former Texas State Teacher of the Year and was a member of the LETRS cohort of literacy consultants led by Dr. Louisa Moats for almost 20 years. \nDr. Fierro has contributed to several literacy curricula for English learners along with Tools 4 Reading President Dr. Mary Dahlgren. He is the co-author of Kid Lips\, their curriculum that teaches the articulatory features of English phonemes to young children with additional support for English learners. His areas of interest include early literacy instruction\, improving the learning experience of pre-service teaching candidates\, and the research and practice that impacts English learners. Dr. Fierro is also dedicated to advancing the knowledge base and understanding of dyslexia and other reading disabilities as his son\, Antonio Jr.\, has dyslexia. Dr. Fierro currently sits on the board of The Reading League. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt Tools 4 Reading\, we strive to equip educators with the knowledge\, skills\, and resources necessary to implement effective reading instruction in their classrooms. Our tools and professional learning experiences are grounded in research\, easy to implement\, and designed to improve literacy instruction.
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CATEGORIES:Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Spotlight Phonics and Phonological Awareness in a Joyful\, Developmentally Rich Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Natalie Louis\, Senior Lead Staff Developer\, Teachers College Reading and Writing Project; Kristi Guinness\, Staff Developer\, Teachers College Reading and Writing Project; and Dr. Lucy Calkins\, Founding Director\, Teachers College Reading and Writing Project \nSponsored by Heinemann Publishing \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. \nEvery minute of your writing workshop can do double duty—supporting both kids’ writing development and their growth as readers. Learn ways you can deliberately support skills such as phonemic awareness\, phonics\, and the development of sight vocabulary while you meanwhile rally kids to put their lives and their ideas onto the page. Vowel charts\, one-minute pauses for spell checks\, and the habit of clapping out multisyllabic words can help youngsters write so others can read their writing. \nThis edWebinar shows you ways to bring the Science of Reading into your writing instruction in practical ways that you can use immediately. View this session to learn about: \n\nStudying students’ writing to understand their phonics development and to plan next steps\nHelping kids develop the tools and habits to draw on their phonics knowledge as they write\nTransferable high-leverage small groups that will accelerate kids’ command of phonics skills\nSongs\, games\, conversations\, and partner work that can reinforce phonemic awareness—especially segmenting and blending of phonemes—in playful\, innovative ways\nThe power of shared and interactive writing to encourage transfer from isolation to connected text\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-5 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nNatalie Louis is a Senior Lead Staff Developer at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. Natalie has been a lead researcher in TCRWP’s work with phonics instruction and Science of Reading. She brings years of classroom experience and staff development in thousands of classrooms\, as well as humor and common sense to all of her work. She has been instrumental in supporting educators to teach more phonics with grace and expertise. Natalie has also supported teachers in grades 3-8 in understanding the phonics needs of their students\, and in innovating ways to incorporate this knowledge into curricula and instruction. Natalie is a co-author and thought partner of many texts in the K-2 reading\, writing\, and phonics units of study. \n\n \nKristi Guinness is a Staff Developer at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. Kristi’s video work across the pandemic showed educators that virtual learning can be joyous and engaging. Many teachers will especially know her videos with high-frequency words and K-2 reading. She is also a co-author of the first-grade unit\, Building Good Reading Habits. In her work as a staff developer\, Kristi enjoys supporting schools as they take on new curricula and\, most importantly\, helping all students in becoming strong and passionate readers and writers. Before coming to TCRWP\, Kristi taught both primary and upper grades in New York City. She holds an MA in curriculum and teaching from Teachers College. \n\n \nDr. Lucy Calkins founded TCRWP and has led the organization since its inception. Her early research\, supported by the National Institute of Education and shared with Donald Graves\, has been credited with creating a revolution in the teaching of writing. Methods of teaching she developed and popularized—including minilessons and units of study—are now part of the DNA of teachers across the globe. The organization she leads\, TCRWP\, has always been a think tank\, drawing together researchers\, speakers\, and practitioners to rethink literacy education. She is the author or co-author of over 60 books\, including Teaching Writing\, Leading Well\, and the Units of Study in Phonics\, Units of Study in Reading\, and Units of Study in Writing. Dr. Calkins is the Richard Robinson Professor of Children’s Literature at Teachers College\, Columbia University\, where she co-directs the Literacy Specialist Program. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nProviding educators with professional development books\, curricular resources and services. Innovative\, research-based best practices for student-centered inquiry-based classrooms. Trusted for 40 years.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20230503/
CATEGORIES:Literacy,Reading Skills,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Using Essential Questions to Promote Inquiry in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Eric Carbaugh\, Ph.D.\, Faculty\, ASCD \nSponsored by ASCD \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nEssential Questions\, when designed and used effectively\, can facilitate opportunities for students to engage in the process of inquiry. This edWebinar clarifies what Essential Questions are\, how best to create them\, and how they can be integrated into lesson design to engage students in discourse around important concepts. \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\, school leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nEric Carbaugh\, Ph.D. is a skilled educator with primary and secondary teaching experience; an award-winning\, tenured university professor; and an effective and seasoned member of ASCD’s Differentiated Instruction Cadre and Understanding by Design® (UbD®). He is currently a full-time professor at James Madison University in the Department of Middle\, Secondary\, and Math Education where he teaches a variety of education classes across all content areas. A common thread among all his work is the relationship between the learning environment\, curriculum\, instruction\, and assessment\, and how educators can leverage each of these to better meet the needs of diverse learners. Dr. Carbaugh holds a Doctor of Philosophy in educational psychology from the University of Virginia\, a master’s degree in education from the University of Mary Washington\, and a Bachelor of Arts in government and economics from the University of Virginia. \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.
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CATEGORIES:Digital Learning,Student Engagement and Motivation,Teaching Practice and Pedagogy
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SUMMARY:Summer School Accelerator: STEM and PBL Models That Work
DESCRIPTION:Presented by John Moye\, CEO and Co-Founder\, Lobee Learning; Alison Brehm\, Elementary Summer and After School Coordinator\, Kawameeh Middle School (NJ); and Rachelle Dené Poth\, Spanish and STEAM Educator\, Author\, Attorney\, Consultant\, and Keynote Speaker \nSponsored by Lobee Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWe all know STEM is awesome\, but girls and students from economically disadvantaged communities are disproportionately left out. This edWebinar focuses on project-based learning as an evidence-based strategy to help students from all backgrounds fall in love with and gain confidence in STEM. \nWatch to learn about models that work for elementary summer school programs focused on accelerating learning recovery. This session is for educators who are planning a summer school 2023 experience that helps their students catch up on essential skills via fun\, engaging\, and hands-on learning. The presenters share their experiences from summer school 2022 with stories about specific steps anyone can replicate in their own school. \nThis edWebinar provides educators with practical tips and strategies for building a summer school program that is both exciting and effective in accelerating learning recovery. Viewers learn how to plan for student engagement through hands-on\, project-based learning activities that encourage critical thinking\, problem solving\, and creativity. Learn how to design a summer experience that supports social-emotional wellness by emphasizing activities that contribute to self-confidence and self-awareness. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary teachers\, school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, summer school principals and administrators\, and STEM coordinators. \n  \n\nAbout the Presenters \nCurrently the CEO and Co-founder of Lobee Learning\, John Moye has taken a winding career path to get here. From international youth work in Latin America to public education to technology startups\, John’s diversity of work experience is united by the common thread of seeking to make a positive difference in the world. While he relishes any opportunity to work directly with students\, he spends most of his time equipping educators and out-of-school staff to deliver impactful\, memorable experiences that build a lifelong love of learning (and he’s lucky enough to work alongside the best mom/teacher in the world). \n\n \nA 14-year classroom veteran in Union\, NJ\, Alison Brehm currently serves as a leadership teacher at Kawameeh Middle School and has acted as the Elementary Summer and After School Coordinator since 2021. Her experience in the classroom is bolstered by a number of certificates and degrees\, including two master’s degrees (elementary education and educational leadership)\, a Supervisor Certificate\, and a Principal Certificate of Eligibility. Also\, Alison’s gift for inspiring students has been noticed by others. Parents\, students\, peers\, and leaders have all recognized her amazingness\, awarding her both the PTA Lifetime Award and Teacher of the Year recognition! \n\n \nRachelle Dené Poth is an edtech consultant\, presenter\, attorney\, author\, and teacher of Spanish and STEAM: What’s nExT in Emerging Technology. Rachelle has a Juris Doctor degree from Duquesne University School of Law\, a master’s in instructional technology\, and is currently pursuing a second doctorate\, focused on educational technology. Rachelle is an ISTE Certified Educator and recipient of the ISTE Making IT Happen Award and several presidential gold and silver awards for volunteer service. Since 2019\, Rachelle has written seven books. Her newest book\, Things I Wish […] Knew\, includes the voices of 50 educators from around the world. She is also a columnist for Getting Smart\, Defined Learning\, Edutopia\, and NEO LMS. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the STEM Learning: Full STEAM Ahead community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nLobee Learning is a project-based\, hands-on STEM enrichment resource focused on creating greater access and equity for economically disadvantaged students. Our lessons use proven\, research-based approaches to spark students’ curiosity\, build resilience\, improve confidence\, encourage adaptability\, and promote a growth mindset. Lobee Learning is also fully turnkey\, meaning we provide all project materials\, digital learning content\, detailed instructor guidance\, parent engagement\, student outcomes\, live virtual instruction (optional) and more.
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CATEGORIES:Learning Loss/Acceleration,Project-Based Learning,Social-Emotional Learning,STEM/STEAM,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Science of Reading Week: "The Right to Read": A Conversation with Kareem Weaver
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kareem Weaver\, Co-Founder and Executive Director\, FULCRUM; Dr. Liz Brooke\, Chief Learning Officer\, Lexia Learning; and Andrea Setmeyer\, National Chapter Coordinator of The Reading League\nModerated by Cassandra Wheeler\, Senior Manager of LETRS State Success\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning as part of Science of Reading Week April 24-28. Learn more. \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. \nWe know not every student in the U.S. learns to read in school\, despite the efforts of educators. This is a solvable problem\, and one that education activist Kareem Weaver seeks to solve in the new documentary\, The Right to Read\, produced by LeVar Burton. \nWatch this edWebinar with Kareem Weaver\, Dr. Liz Brooke\, and Andrea Setmeyer for a conversation and Q&A session on The Right to Read\, a documentary film on the state of literacy in our country\, and what we can all do to help our students achieve reading success. \nViewers have the opportunity to watch this limited-release documentary between April 24 – 30th and hear directly from Kareem about his experience creating the documentary\, what he learned\, and what we can all do to help our students succeed. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Science of Reading Week. \nThis five-day event\, April 24th – 28th\, is your front row seat to learn from the brightest minds in the national literacy conversation and your key to unlocking literacy learning for every student. Join us for the week to unpack the science and ensure your students learn to read\, write\, and speak with confidence. \n\n\n  \n \nThe viewing period for the special offer to view the film has expired.\nTHE RIGHT TO READ \nA Jenny Mackenzie Film that shares the stories of an activist\, a teacher\, and two American families who fight to provide our youngest generation with the most foundational indicator of life-long success: the ability to read. \n\n  \n\n  \nAbout the Presenters \nKareem Weaver is a co-founder and Executive Director of FULCRUM\, which partners with stakeholders to improve reading results for students. He is the Oakland NAACP’s second Vice President and Chair of its Education Committee; his advocacy is featured in the upcoming film The Right to Read. Kareem previously served as New Leaders’ Executive Director of the Western Region and was an award-winning teacher and administrator. He has undergraduate degrees from Morehouse College and a master’s in clinical-community psychology from the University of South Carolina. Kareem believes in the potential of all students\, the brotherhood of man\, and the importance of service above self. His educational heroine\, for literacy instruction\, is the late Marva Collins. \nAs Chief Learning Officer of Lexia® Learning\, Dr. Liz Brooke is responsible for setting the educational vision for the company’s Language and Literacy products\, including the Adaptive Blended Learning (ABL) strategy. She has been with the company for more than 10 years. Prior to joining Lexia\, Dr. Brooke served as the Director of Intervention at the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR). She has been working in education for more than 25 years. She has worked in hospital\, university\, and school settings as a speech-language pathologist\, researcher\, and she began her career as a first-grade teacher. She has been published in several scholarly journals and books. Dr. Brooke shares Lexia’s mission of creating opportunity for every student through the power of literacy education\, and it continues to be the driving force behind all her work. \nAndrea Setmeyer has a master’s degree in school psychology from Northern Illinois University and is a nationally certified school psychologist in Indianapolis\, Indiana. She is honored to serve as the National Chapter Coordinator for The Reading League\, supporting a growing network of vibrant chapter leaders throughout the country. Andrea has been a literacy advocate in the public school setting for many years and co-founded The Reading League Indiana in 2019\, aspiring to bring greater knowledge of evidence-aligned literacy instruction to educators and stakeholders throughout the state. \n  \nAbout the Moderator \nCassandra Wheeler is a proud “Poet” of the 1990 graduating class at Sidney Lanier High School of Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) in Alabama. In 1994\, following undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood education\, Cassandra returned home to MPS and began her career as an educator at Morningview Elementary School. After earning her master’s degree and administrative certification\, Cassandra joined the Alabama Reading Initiative\, where she authored Alabama’s Reading First Initiative grant and managed Alabama’s statewide DIBELS pilot. In 2004\, after serving the children of Alabama for ten years\, Cassandra expanded her outreach to impact the life trajectories of students everywhere by joining the (then) Voyager Expanded Learning organization. Now\, as the newly merged Lexia Learning\, Cassandra serves the organization as the first-ever Senior Manager of LETRS State Success. \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 Reading community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nLexia® Learning\, a Cambium® company\, is one of the most impactful and highly respected reading-technology companies in the world. Founded over 35 years ago\, Lexia’s research-proven programs help educators deliver personalized reading and language instruction for millions of K–12 students across the world. \n  \n  \nWe are proud to partner with The Reading League\, a nonprofit organization with the mission to advance the awareness\, understanding\, and use of scientific-aligned reading instruction. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Literacy,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Paving the Path to World Language Proficiency: Adopting a Can-Do Attitude
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michael Griffin\, Director of Content Specialty\, World Languages\, Carnegie Learning; and Andrew Bowen\, Director of Instructional Design\, World Languages\, Carnegie Learning \nSponsored by Carnegie Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nMany world language educators are faced with the challenge of implementing a more proficiency-based approach to language instruction but are limited by their traditional world language materials. Adopting a growth mindset can be the first step in overcoming this hurdle. Studies show that a growth mindset increases student motivation\, achievement\, and willingness to take risks—all vital skills to language acquisition. Building a growth mindset culture empowers students and teachers alike to view challenges as opportunities and celebrate their growth and successes. \nAs we apply this mindset to world language instruction\, we flip the switch on traditionally structured lessons and take a deep dive into results-driven lesson design. We also consider how realistic goal setting with Can-Do statements can facilitate growth in proficiency. In this edWebinar\, viewers take the next steps for their own growth by: \n\nAnalyzing the benefits and strategies of fostering growth mindset skills in the language classroom\nUsing Can-Do statements to prioritize performance and proficiency\nSetting skill-based goals for students and practicing backward design to elicit tangible evidence of student growth\nWorkshopping content by breaking it into small “chunks” for students to use with communicative tasks\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nMichael Griffin taught Spanish and French for 16 years before joining Carnegie Learning\, Inc. He has taught at the elementary\, middle\, and high school levels and in both public and private school settings. He worked as a scoring leader for the Praxis French exam and was also an AP Spanish Language reader. As Director of World Language Content Specialty\, Michael is responsible for leading the team that delivers world language presentations for state and local review committees. He has also developed educational content materials for Carnegie Learning world language programs and has presented at many regional and national conferences\, including NECTFL\, CSCTFL\, and ACTFL. \n\nAs a former world languages educator and lifelong language learner\, Andrew Bowen has devoted his professional (and at times\, personal!) life to ensuring that all students have access to effective language learning resources. His current role as Director of Instructional Design for World Languages is led by his passion for languages being learned the right way\, with students feeling empowered to put these important skills to practical use and having tangible evidence of their multilingual accomplishments. In addition to his classroom experience\, Andrew has ten years of experience developing content for language acquisition in both K-12 and higher ed\, connecting classrooms with proficiency-based learning and assessment materials\, and advocating for the advancement of language programs across the nation. As part of his graduate studies with Middlebury College\, he lived in both Spain and Latin America\, and currently resides in the D.C. Metro Area. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Language and Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCarnegie Learning is shaping the future of education. Born from more than 30 years of learning science research at Carnegie Mellon University\, the company has become a recognized leader in the ed tech space\, using artificial intelligence\, formative assessment\, and adaptive learning to deliver groundbreaking solutions to education’s toughest challenges. With the highest quality offerings for K-12 math\, ELA\, literacy\, world languages\, high-dosage tutoring\, professional learning and more\, Carnegie Learning is changing the way we think about education\, and creating powerful results for teachers and students alike.
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CATEGORIES:Language Learning
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SUMMARY:Building Positive Relationships in a Culture of Respect
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. \nClassroom teachers often look for successful strategies for classroom management. Combining relationship building with management strategies makes teachers far more likely to have a successful learning environment. Viewers of this interactive edWebinar understand the value of building strong relationships as core to a collaborative and positive classroom community. Additionally\, they examine and plan the steps necessary for creating a culture of collaboration and respect in the classroom. \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 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\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:Classroom Management and Practices,Culture of Belonging,School Culture/Climate
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SUMMARY:Science of Reading Week: Empowering Teachers to Reclaim Their Joy: A Rejuvenation Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Thomas Anderson\, Superintendent of New Bedford Public Schools (MA); Jacqueline Greer\, Chief Program Officer\, Urban Teachers; Dr. Charlene Evans-Smith\, Managing Director of Early Literacy\, Instruction Partners; and Kerri Larkin\, Senior Education Advisor\, Education Partnerships\nModerated by Cassandra Wheeler\, Senior Manager of LETRS State Success\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning as part of Science of Reading Week April 24-28. Learn more. \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. \nThe last few school years have been tumultuous\, leaving teachers with more responsibilities and less support. Educational leaders must act now to rejuvenate teachers so there can be more joy\, calm\, and learning in classrooms. \nWatch Thomas Anderson\, Jacqueline Greer\, Dr. Charlene Evans-Smith\, and Kerri Larkin\, all accomplished teachers and educational activists\, as they discuss how educational leaders can shift school culture to one that supports and celebrates teachers\, resulting in improved student outcomes. \nViewers have the opportunity to hear from educational leaders on the front lines and learn what’s needed now to bring back joy to schools. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis edLeader Panel is part of Science of Reading Week. \nThis five-day event\, April 24th – 28th\, is your front row seat to learn from the brightest minds in the national literacy conversation and your key to unlocking literacy learning for every student. Join us for the week to unpack the science and ensure your students learn to read\, write\, and speak with confidence. \n  \n\nAbout the Presenters \nThomas Anderson is in his fifth year as Superintendent of New Bedford Public Schools\, after spending four years as the Superintendent of Randolph Public Schools in Randolph\, MA. Prior to Massachusetts\, Thomas was an Assistant Superintendent in the Washington D.C. Public School System and was the founding Principal/Executive Director of a charter school in Chicago’s far southside neighborhood of Altgeld Gardens. Thomas spent the bulk of his time as an educator in Montgomery County Public Schools\, Maryland’s largest school system\, where he taught high school English\, was a head track and field and cross-country coach\, and served as an assistant principal and principal at the high school level. He has led and supervised schools that ranked in the top 2% of US schools nationally and under his leadership student attendance\, graduation rates and overall performance on state assessments increased with more students matriculating to colleges and universities. Thomas earned his Master’s degree from Howard University. \nJacqueline Greer’s career in education has been rooted in ensuring every student has an effective teacher. She joined Urban Teachers as the D.C. program’s Executive Director\, doubling the program’s footprint\, and eventually became UT’s national Chief Program Officer. Prior to joining Urban Teachers\, Jacqueline worked in talent across D.C. charter and public schools. She earned her B.A. from the University of Chicago and her master’s degree from Harvard University. \n\n  \n\nDr. Charlene Evans-Smith currently serves as the Managing Director of Early Literacy for Instruction Partners. Dr. Evans-Smith brings a deep commitment to understanding and elevating the process of student learning by cultivating inclusive learning environments\, culturally responsive teaching\, and racial equity. Serving as a teacher\, exceptional education coach\, and Director of Interventions and Accelerations for a Washington D.C. charter school\, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience accelerating students and systems to reach their highest potential. Dr. Evans-Smith completed her bachelor’s degree in early childhood and master’s in special education from Towson University\, followed by a doctoral degree in education policy and administration at The George Washington University. She is currently working to complete her Juris Doctor studying the intersection of education and the law. In her spare time\, she enjoys gardening\, reading\, and spending time with her family. \n\nKerri Larkin brings more than 20 years of special education experience to her role as Senior Education Advisor. Kerri began her career teaching secondary language arts and special education at Anacostia High School in Washington\, DC Public Schools (DCPS). She left the classroom to become the director of her teacher preparation program\, which prepared and evaluated special education teachers in partnership with the George Washington University. Based on her leadership in teacher preparation\, Kerri was hired back into DCPS by Michelle Rhee through the Master Educator program. From there\, Kerri led special education as the Director for Academic Programs and then Senior Deputy Chief of Specialized Instruction until March 2021. \nKerri leverages her experience in partnership with other district leaders to increase educational equity through meaningful inclusion\, evidence-based practice and sustained professional learning. She is a passionate anti-racism advocate with an emphasis on meaningful inclusion and systemic change. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nCassandra Wheeler is a proud “Poet” of the 1990 graduating class at Sidney Lanier High School of Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) in Alabama. In 1994\, following undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood education\, Cassandra returned home to MPS and began her career as an educator at Morningview Elementary School. After earning her master’s degree and administrative certification\, Cassandra joined the Alabama Reading Initiative\, where she authored Alabama’s Reading First Initiative grant and managed Alabama’s statewide DIBELS pilot. In 2004\, after serving the children of Alabama for ten years\, Cassandra expanded her outreach to impact the life trajectories of students everywhere by joining the (then) Voyager Expanded Learning organization. Now\, as the newly merged Lexia Learning\, Cassandra serves the organization as the first-ever Senior Manager of LETRS State Success. \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 Reading community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nLexia® Learning\, a Cambium® company\, is one of the most impactful and highly respected reading-technology companies in the world. Founded over 35 years ago\, Lexia’s research-proven programs help educators deliver personalized reading and language instruction for millions of K–12 students across the world.
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CATEGORIES:Literacy,School Culture/Climate,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Addressing Trauma and Supporting High-Risk Students in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Lisa Henshaw\, Assistant Professor at Yeshiva University\, Wurzweiler School of Social Work\, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker \nSponsored by Yeshiva University\, Wurzweiler School of Social Work \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nTrauma can have a significant impact on a student’s ability to learn\, socialize\, and succeed in school. As educators\, it is our responsibility to address trauma and support high-risk students. In this edWebinar\, we explore what trauma is\, how to identify it\, common challenges faced by high-risk students\, and strategies to support students in the classroom with practical exploration. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, staff\, and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Lisa Henshaw is an Assistant Professor at Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She oversees the Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice and chairs several courses at Wurzweiler. After beginning her career working with the homeless population\, her passion for social justice\, social advocacy\, and anti-oppressive practice was ignited. During and after her MSW\, Dr. Henshaw gained rich\, clinical practice experience serving as a clinical social worker and supervisor in the outpatient\, community mental health setting. She began teaching in 2009 and currently retains a small private practice in New York. \nDr. Henshaw is currently the lead researcher among a team of faculty and doctoral students investigating secondary and shared trauma among MSW students related to COVID-19 and their field placements. She previously spearheaded the Anti-Racism Coalition and continues to work toward coalition building in the academic setting. Dr. Henshaw applies a trauma-informed lens in every aspect of her teaching\, research\, and practice. \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 \nYeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work has been a leader in social work education for over 60 years. With a focus on cultural responsiveness\, social justice\, and human transformation\, our community of students\, faculty\, administrators\, and alumni all work to create positive change in the world. Wurzweiler is committed to connecting passion to purpose by training social workers who can navigate modern obstacles and complex systems with the ultimate goal of helping communities heal.
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CATEGORIES:Classroom Management and Practices,Mental Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:No-Cost Social-Emotional Learning Content to Support Educators and Students All Year Long
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kimberly Wright\, Instructional Design Manager\, CEP\, Discovery Education; and Amira Davis\, Manager\, Community Engagement – Social Impact\, Discovery Education \nSponsored by Discovery Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nSocial-emotional learning (SEL) is a key component of academic success. It helps students develop self-awareness\, self-control\, and interpersonal skills that help them cultivate positive relationships and environments. Because we know the importance of SEL resources for veteran and new educators\, Discovery Education has joined forces with global social impact partners to curate professional learning\, classroom activities\, and other content to address this critical need in school districts. \nIn this edWebinar\, you learn how Discovery Education’s SEL Coalition and other programs support student well-being and educators working to seamlessly infuse this content into their classrooms. Viewers leave with an understanding of: \n\nWhat social-emotional learning is\nHow this critical information can be easily integrated into the classroom\nFree ready-to-use resources available for educators and students that support well-being\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 educators and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nKimberly Wright is an educator\, writer\, global keynote speaker\, marathon runner\, and student advocate. She is a Curriculum Design Manager at Discovery Education and calls the borderland of El Paso\, Texas home. In 2020\, she was awarded the Million Women Mentors STEM Trailblazer Award for her contributions to STEM education. She is passionate about mentoring girls and women to enter STEM career fields. \n  \n  \nAmira Davis is a creative strategist with a knack for efficiency and improvement. Her passion for social responsibility\, educational and economic advancement\, and diversity\, equity\, and inclusion have been the impetus of her career. She currently serves as a Social Impact Marketing Manager for Discovery Education\, where she assists in providing no-cost digital resources to educators\, families\, and students. She began her professional career as a high school teacher with Teach For America. Upon leaving the classroom\, she transitioned into professional sports where she served MLB and NHL affiliate teams in community engagement roles that connected corporate partnerships\, fan experience\, and player relations. She developed various initiatives\, events\, and programs aimed at increasing engagement with and impact for communities of color. She’s an Atlanta\, GA native who’s always shouting out her hometown. In her free time\, you can catch her at an arts or sporting event or enjoying some delicious food. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Innovation in Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nDiscovery Education is the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources\, engaging content\, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms. Through its award-winning digital textbooks\, multimedia resources\, and the largest professional learning network of its kind\, Discovery Education is transforming teaching and learning and improving academic achievement around the globe.
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CATEGORIES:Social-Emotional Learning
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SUMMARY:Science of Reading Week: Beyond the Brain: What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About Equity
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Horacio Sanchez\, President and CEO\, Resiliency\, Inc.; Maya Goodall\, Senior Director of Emergent Bilingual Curriculum\, Lexia Learning; and Kerri Larkin\, Senior Education Advisor\, Education Partnerships\nModerated by Cassandra Wheeler\, Senior Manager of LETRS State Success\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning as part of Science of Reading Week April 24-28. Learn more. \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. \nWhen we talk about the science of reading\, we often think about the research into instruction and classroom best practices. Understanding how the brain functions when learning to read is just as important\, especially when we talk about equity. \nWatch Horacio Sanchez\, President and CEO of Resiliency\, Inc.\, Maya Goodall\, Senior Director of Emergent Bilingual Curriculum\, Lexia Learning\, and Kerri Larkin\, Senior Education Advisor\, Education Partnerships\, as they discuss neuroscience\, equity\, and the pursuit of literacy during Lexia’s Science of Reading Week. \nViewers discover the connection between optimal brain function and literacy success while understanding how factors like poverty and lack of resources can impact students in classroom. Learn how neuroscience can help us better support all our students in this session. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Science of Reading Week. \nThis five-day event\, April 24th – 28th\, is your front row seat to learn from the brightest minds in the national literacy conversation and your key to unlocking literacy learning for every student. Join us for the week to unpack the science and ensure your students learn to read\, write\, and speak with confidence. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nHoracio Sanchez is a highly sought-after speaker and educational consultant\, helping schools learn to apply neuroscience to improve educational outcomes. He presents on diverse topics like overcoming the impact of poverty\, improving school climate\, engaging in brain-based instruction\, and addressing issues related to implicit bias. He is recognized as one of the nation’s leading authorities on resiliency and applied brain science. \nHoracio has been a teacher\, administrator\, clinician\, mental health director\, and consultant to school districts across the United States. Horacio sits on the True Health Initiative Council of Directors\, a coalition of more than 250 world-renowned health experts committed to educating on proven principles of lifestyle as medicine. He is the author of the best-selling book\, The Education Revolution\, which applies brain science to improve instruction\, behaviors\, and school climate. His new book\, The Poverty Problem\, explains how education can promote resilience and counter poverty’s impact on brain development and functioning. \nMaya Goodall\, Senior Director of Emergent Bilingual Curriculum\, Lexia® Learning\, has worked in education for more than 20 years\, teaching both nationally and internationally. Maya has a rich professional background that includes teaching in the classroom\, coaching\, training\, and implementing and designing curricula with measurable outcomes. She founded Lingual Learning\, a curriculum company dedicated to helping students become confidently bilingual. Maya speaks three languages and has a Master of Education degree and a Master of Arts degree in applied linguistics. \n  \nKerri Larkin brings more than 20 years of special education experience to her role as Senior Education Advisor. Kerri began her career teaching secondary language arts and special education at Anacostia High School in Washington\, DC Public Schools (DCPS). She left the classroom to become the director of her teacher preparation program\, which prepared and evaluated special education teachers in partnership with the George Washington University. Based on her leadership in teacher preparation\, Kerri was hired back into DCPS by Michelle Rhee through the Master Educator program. From there\, Kerri led special education as the Director for Academic Programs and then Senior Deputy Chief of Specialized Instruction until March 2021. \nKerri leverages her experience in partnership with other district leaders to increase educational equity through meaningful inclusion\, evidence-based practice and sustained professional learning. She is a passionate anti-racism advocate with an emphasis on meaningful inclusion and systemic change. \nAbout the Moderator \nCassandra Wheeler is a proud “Poet” of the 1990 graduating class at Sidney Lanier High School of Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) in Alabama. In 1994\, following undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood education\, Cassandra returned home to MPS and began her career as an educator at Morningview Elementary School. After earning her master’s degree and administrative certification\, Cassandra joined the Alabama Reading Initiative\, where she authored Alabama’s Reading First Initiative grant and managed Alabama’s statewide DIBELS pilot. In 2004\, after serving the children of Alabama for ten years\, Cassandra expanded her outreach to impact the life trajectories of students everywhere by joining the (then) Voyager Expanded Learning organization. Now\, as the newly merged Lexia Learning\, Cassandra serves the organization as the first-ever Senior Manager of LETRS State Success. \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 Reading community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nLexia® Learning\, a Cambium® company\, is one of the most impactful and highly respected reading-technology companies in the world. Founded over 35 years ago\, Lexia’s research-proven programs help educators deliver personalized reading and language instruction for millions of K–12 students across the world. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Brain and Learning,Equity,Literacy,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Bring Learning to Life: Lessons from Career and Technical Education
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Evin Jarrett\, Building Trades Instructor\, Philadelphia School District (PA); Betsy Beers\, High School CTE Teacher\, Fort Wayne Community Schools (IN); and Cindy Haley\, CTE Teacher\, McLain High School for Science & Technology (OK)\nModerated by Toni Rose Deanon (she/they)\, Community Engagement Manager\, The Modern Classrooms Project \nSponsored by The Modern Classrooms 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. \nAuthentic\, real-world learning can be difficult to achieve in any classroom. Throw in learner variability and personalization for 30+ students at a time\, and the task can seem nearly impossible. \nCareer and Technical Education (CTE) educators prepare students for high-demand\, skilled jobs in industries such as healthcare\, technology\, and construction. Every day\, CTE educators work to bring learning to life for their students. The lessons they have learned along the way can benefit all educators who are looking to make their classrooms spaces of more authentic learning. \nIn this edWebinar\, we bring together CTE educators who have re-imagined their classroom instruction to be more student-centered\, self-paced\, and mastery-based to share their best practices for bringing learning to life. \nWhether you are a teacher looking to change up your instructional strategies or a school leader who believes in the power of student-centered learning\, this edWebinar gives you strategies and resources that can support all students. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\n About the Presenters \nMr. Jarrett (The Dope Teacher) currently teaches Middle School CTE. He has been on his Modern Classrooms Project journey for 4 years now and has fully implemented it for 3 years. His students are excelling in his classroom now and he’s never going back. \n  \n  \nBetsy Beers is an innovative high school CTE teacher at a large urban school in northern Indiana. She’s been married for 20 years and has three teenagers at home. Betsy began her professional career as an athletic trainer at a high school\, where she fell in love with working with teenagers. She then switched gears to operate a daycare and preschool\, where she fell in love with teaching. Eventually she combined the two careers and now teaches high schoolers how to work with children. Betsy is an avid Christmas tree decorator\, loves serving in her church as an elder\, and enjoys exploring and spending time outside. \n  \nCindy Haley is a CTE Teacher at McLain High School for Science & Technology in Tulsa\, OK. This is her sixth school year teaching at McLain in the Tulsa Public Schools district\, and she teaches Desktop Publishing & Graphic Design and Digital Editing & Production Photography\, as well as Yearbook. Cindy is implementing Modern Classroom for her Desktop Publishing & Graphic Design classes this year\, with intentions of expanding to include her Digital Editing & Production Photography classes next school year. In addition to teaching her classes\, Cindy is the CTE Department Chair\, is a member of the Instructional Leadership Team\, and is the school’s Site Tech Coordinator. \n  \n\nAbout the Moderator \nToni Rose Deanon (she/they) is a former English and ESL educator with 10-year experience teaching in Atlanta\, Baltimore City\, and DC. They were also an instructional coach in Redmond and currently facilitate professional development for educators all over the world. They will forever identify as an educator and a lifetime learner. Toni Rose strives to be the educator that they never had growing up\, so they focus on anti-bias\, anti-racist work and want to create a brave space for everyone around them. As a queer Filipinx\, they understand just how important it is to be represented\, be valued\, and belong. She especially loves 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 Career\, Technical\, and Adult Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe 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.
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SUMMARY:Exploring ChatGPT and AI in Education: A Paradigm Shift for the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Julene Reed\, Education Technology Consultant and Researcher \nSponsored by Kognity \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nArtificial Intelligence (AI) is not a new concept. It is all around us in much of what we experience in our daily lives\, and its use is rapidly expanding. With the availability of so many impactful AI tools and the increasing use of ChatGPT\, we have the opportunity to disrupt teaching and learning as we know it and create a paradigm shift in education for the future. \nIn this edWebinar\, we explore the “What\, Why\, and How” of AI and its implications for education. What does this “new world” mean for the classroom? What does this mean for teachers and students? Will this (and should this) change how we teach and how we assess our learners? This is a very informative session with lots of ideas and strategies for harnessing the power of these amazing tools to empower both educators and students. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to upper elementary\, middle\, and high school teachers\, especially those teaching science\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Julene Reed is an international consultant\, presenter\, researcher\, instructional designer\, instructional coach\, and education author with over 25 years of experience in education. She holds a doctorate in educational leadership with a focus on global education. She is an adjunct professor at both Lamar University and Abilene Christian University–Dallas. Dr. Reed is also a co-instructor at Arizona State University. She has conducted education events with Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots in Tanzania and Polar Bears International in Canada. Dr. Reed has authored content for Apple\, Google\, Digital Promise\, and Microsoft Education. She has also implemented education events across the United States as well as in Malawi\, Tanzania\, Manitoba\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan\, and the UN in Paris. Dr. Reed is an ADE\, MIEE\, MIE Trainer\, and Google Certified Trainer. \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\nKognity provides an interactive curriculum delivered in an innovative learning platform built around the Next Generation Science Standards. Created in collaboration with teachers and NGSS specialists\, our flexible teaching framework allows educators to build science lessons where students take an active role in their learning\, develop an ability to learn and nurture their curiosity about the world around them. Students will have access to engaging\, interactive science content based on the 5E model to drive inquiry-based\, skills-based learning.
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CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Boost Reading Comprehension and Learning: How Explicit Writing Instruction Can Help
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Natalie Wexler\, Education Writer and Author \nSponsored by Voyager Sopris Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nOnly 27% of American students score proficient or above on national writing tests. One reason? Writing is hard. Another: Most teachers haven’t received good training in how to teach it. But when the writing process is broken down into manageable chunks that are explicitly taught in a logical sequence\, all students can learn to write well. With the right instructional method—and intervention when needed—writing can also identify and compensate for gaps in background knowledge that interfere with comprehension\, familiarize students with the complex syntax of written language\, deepen and cement knowledge of content\, and foster analytical thinking. \nIn this edWebinar\, viewers learn: \n\nWhy writing is potentially the most powerful lever we have for building academic knowledge and vocabulary\nWhy standard instructional approaches to writing have failed to unlock its potential\nWhy any reading intervention should include a writing component\nWhy it’s important to modulate the heavy cognitive load that writing imposes on working memory\nHow sentence-level activities can modulate cognitive load\, build writing skills\, familiarize students with complex syntax\, and deepen knowledge\nHow teaching students to create a linear outline can modulate the cognitive load imposed by writing at length while deepening their understanding of content\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \nAbout the Presenter \nNatalie Wexler is an education writer and the author of The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America’s Broken Education System—and How to Fix It (Avery\, 2019). She is also the co-author\, with Judith C. Hochman\, of The Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grades (Jossey-Bass\, 2017)\, and a senior contributor to the education channel on Forbes.com. Her newsletter\, Minding the Gap\, on Substack\, is available for free. Her articles and essays about education and other topics have appeared in The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, The Atlantic\, The Wall Street Journal\, the MIT Technology Review\, The American Scholar\, and other publications. She has spoken about education before a variety of groups and appeared on a number of TV and radio shows\, including Morning Joe and NPR’s On Point and 1A. \nShe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University\, a Master of Arts degree in history from the University of Sussex (UK)\, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She has worked as a reporter\, a Supreme Court law clerk\, a lawyer\, and a legal historian. The author of three novels\, she lives in Washington\, D.C. with her husband and has two adult children. \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\n \nVoyager Sopris Learning® is the specialist in reading\, writing\, and math intervention. Fully focused on intervention\, we have established four decades of results that demonstrate the efficacy of our solutions. Providing a holistic offering of reading\, writing\, and math interventions and assessments\, our solutions help educators create strong\, sustainable foundations to ensure academic success for all students.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20230425/
CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing
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SUMMARY:Science of Reading Week: Ask Me Anything with Donna Hejtmanek
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Donna Hejtmanek\, Reading Advocate and Founder of Science of Reading-What I Should Have Learned in College Facebook Group; and fellow group moderator Jennifer Cyr\nModerated by Cassandra Wheeler\, Senior Manager of LETRS State Success\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning as part of Science of Reading Week April 24-28. Learn more. \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. \nEducators\, especially those in the early grades\, want the best literacy instruction for their students. The Science of Reading provides teachers with the knowledge they need to give their students the gift of literacy. \nWatch Donna Hejtmanek\, former teacher\, reading specialist\, legislative champion\, and owner of the beloved Facebook Group\, Science of Reading—What I Should Have Learned in College\, in a dynamic “Ask Me Anything” session\, where she answers questions about the Science of Reading\, implementation\, and best practices to help students succeed. Donna is joined by fellow group moderator Jennifer Cyr. \nViewers have the opportunity to learn more about the application of the Science of Reading from a former teacher and reading specialist who also worked closely with her state’s government to ensure educators receive the education and training they need to help their students achieve literacy. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Science of Reading Week. \nThis five-day event\, April 24th – 28th\, is your front row seat to learn from the brightest minds in the national literacy conversation and your key to unlocking literacy learning for every student. Join us for the week to unpack the science and ensure your students learn to read\, write\, and speak with confidence. \n  \n\nAbout the Presenters \nDonna Hejtmanek (hite-man-ik) retired after 41 years of teaching special education and serving as a reading specialist/interventionist. She served as President of the Literacy Task Force of Northern Wisconsin; was appointed by Gov. Scott Walker in 2014 to Wisconsin’s Read to Lead Literacy Council; served as the Legislative Chair of the International Dyslexia Association; and served on The Legislative Council Study Committee on the Identification and Management of Dyslexia in 2018\, resulting in Wisconsin’s first dyslexia bill\, Act 86\, signed into legislation in 2019. Donna was awarded the Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award in 2016. Now\, in her fifth year of retirement\, she spends her days creating professional development opportunities for teachers in her Facebook Group\, Science of Reading—What I Should Have Learned in College; writing legislation; and again\, serving as the President of the Literacy Task Force\, a non-profit dedicated to Wisconsin teacher training in evidence-based practices. \n\nJennifer Cyr has been a reading specialist for Rochester\, NH schools since 2004. Thanks to her district’s longtime focus on the Science of Reading\, Jen has become a teacher leader and an expert in evidence-based practices. She is a LETRS local facilitator\, a national LETRS professional learning facilitator\, and an Orton-Gillingham trained teacher. Through her LLC- Cyr Literacy Consulting\, Jen supports schools that are shifting to the SOR. She also volunteers as a moderator on the Science of Reading: What I Should Have Learned in College Facebook page\, and is the administrator of the Maine SOR page. She is the current secretary of the International Dyslexia Association- Northern New England branch serving Maine\, New Hampshire and Vermont. Jennifer recently earned her C.A.G.S. in education from the University of New England. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nCassandra Wheeler is a proud “Poet” of the 1990 graduating class at Sidney Lanier High School of Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) in Alabama. In 1994\, following undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood education\, Cassandra returned home to MPS and began her career as an educator at Morningview Elementary School. After earning her master’s degree and administrative certification\, Cassandra joined the Alabama Reading Initiative\, where she authored Alabama’s Reading First Initiative grant and managed Alabama’s statewide DIBELS pilot. In 2004\, after serving the children of Alabama for ten years\, Cassandra expanded her outreach to impact the life trajectories of students everywhere by joining the (then) Voyager Expanded Learning organization. Now\, as the newly merged Lexia Learning\, Cassandra serves the organization as the first-ever Senior Manager of LETRS State Success. \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 Reading community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nLexia® Learning\, a Cambium® company\, is one of the most impactful and highly respected reading-technology companies in the world. Founded over 35 years ago\, Lexia’s research-proven programs help educators deliver personalized reading and language instruction for millions of K–12 students across the world.
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CATEGORIES:Literacy,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:Build Strong Educational Communities to Increase Teacher Retention
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kimberly Vaught\, Principal\, Allenbrook Elementary School (NC); Dr. Lucretia Prince\, Principal\, Davis-Emerson Middle School (AL); and Dr. Adam Drummond\, Associate Partner\, ICLE \nSponsored by HMH Professional Services \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. \nLooking to increase teacher retention over the summer? View this edLeader Panel to learn about key strategies to create an educational community that is built to last. Successful schools are driven by leaders who invest in their teachers\, engage with their passion\, and empower them with a sense of agency and a community of support. Watch this insightful session where we tackle the teacher shortage head-on by providing you with meaningful strategies to connect with your teachers and build a shortage-proof team. You learn: \n\nStrategies for leaders to create strong educational communities and how principals can drive positive culture in their schools\nA method of engaging teachers now so that they will return genuinely enthusiastic for the next school year\nA game plan for building authentic relationships and positive rapport amongst your team\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to PreK-12 school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nKim Vaught is a results-driven educational leader with a proven record of converting low-performing schools to the highest-ranking schools in the state within just one academic year. As a three-time Principal of the Year recipient and Ed.D. candidate\, she utilizes her outstanding motivational and collaborative abilities to energize teachers and staff to provide the highest-quality learning environment for all students. She is a driven\, solutions-oriented principal who brainstorms innovative solutions\, and unites her team to drive these ideas to fruition. As a trusted mentor\, she routinely provides professional development for principals\, assistant principals\, and staff members districtwide\, leading to the creation of lifelong learners and future community leaders. \n\n \nDr. Lucretia Prince is a native of Tuscaloosa. She has been with the Tuscaloosa County School System for 14 years\, and currently serves as Principal at Davis-Emerson Middle School. Dr. Prince also has experience as a teacher and assistant principal. Dr. Prince holds bachelor’s\, master’s\, educational specialist\, and educational doctorate degrees\, all from The University of Alabama. Her speaking topics include: Career Readiness Begins with Kindergarten; The Value of Pre-K; Reaching Students Before Kindergarten; How to Become Involved in Your Student’s School; and Parenting Skills That Promote Learning. \n\nDr. Adam Drummond\, Associate Partner at ICLE\, has served the educational community in many roles\, as a teacher\, district professional\, learning coordinator\, university adjunct professor\, school principal\, and most importantly\, as a lifelong learner. He believes that to effect the change needed for successful 21st century learning\, we need to commit to growth at all levels of leadership; that means teachers\, coaches\, principals\, superintendents\, and students. Dr. Drummond has spent the past 15 years building and sharing his expertise in literacy\, leadership development\, and systemic planning with schools and districts and is lucky to share this passion with the broader ICLE community. He is a firm believer that learning is not restricted to the classroom! \n\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 \nPartnering with teachers and leaders ​to inspire innovation and improve outcomes ​through accessible\, actionable\, and relevant ​professional learning.
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CATEGORIES:Professional Development,School Culture/Climate,Teacher Development and Retention
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SUMMARY:Science of Reading Week: A Fireside Chat with Dr. Louisa Moats
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Louisa Moats\, LETRS Author; and Dr. Liz Brooke\, Chief Learning Officer\, Lexia Learning\nModerated by Cassandra Wheeler\, Senior Manager of LETRS State Success\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning as part of Science of Reading Week April 24-28. Learn more. \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. \nThe Science of Reading provides educators with the “why” behind effective literacy instruction\, and professional learning programs based in this gold standard body of research provide the “how” of classroom implementation. \nWatch Dr. Louisa Moats\, author of the award-winning professional learning program LETRS and President of Moats Associates Consulting\, Inc.\, and Dr. Liz Brooke\, Chief Learning Officer at Lexia Learning\, as they have a fireside chat about the necessity of high-quality professional learning for educators\, how LETRS came to be\, and what’s needed to keep kids on the right literacy track today. \nViewers gain insight from leaders in the field\, deepen their understanding of how the Science of Reading impacts classroom instruction\, and why professional learning is so important for all educators. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nThis edWebinar is part of Science of Reading Week. \nThis five-day event\, April 24th – 28th\, is your front row seat to learn from the brightest minds in the national literacy conversation and your key to unlocking literacy learning for every student. Join us for the week to unpack the science and ensure your students learn to read\, write\, and speak with confidence. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nLouisa Moats\, Ed.D. has been a teacher\, psychologist\, researcher\, graduate school faculty member\, and author of many influential scientific journal articles\, books\, and policy papers on the topics of reading\, spelling\, language\, and teacher preparation. Dr. Moats is the lead author of LETRS Professional Development and the textbook\, Speech to Print: Language Essentials for Teachers. Dr. Moats is also author of LANGUAGE!Live\, a blended instructional program for middle and high school students\, and co-author of Spellography\, a structured language word study program for intermediate poor spellers. Dr. Moats’ awards include the prestigious Samuel T. and June L. Orton award from the International Dyslexia Association for outstanding contributions to the field\, the Eminent Researcher Award from Learning Disabilities Australia\, and the Benita Blachman award from the Reading League. \n \nAs Chief Learning Officer of Lexia® Learning\, Dr. Liz Brooke is responsible for setting the educational vision for the company’s Language and Literacy products\, including the Adaptive Blended Learning (ABL) strategy. She has been with the company for more than 10 years. Prior to joining Lexia\, Dr. Brooke served as the Director of Intervention at the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR). She has been working in education for more than 25 years. She has worked in hospital\, university\, and school settings as a speech-language pathologist\, researcher\, and she began her career as a first-grade teacher. She has been published in several scholarly journals and books. Dr. Brooke shares Lexia’s mission of creating opportunity for every student through the power of literacy education\, and it continues to be the driving force behind all her work. \nAbout the Moderator \nCassandra Wheeler is a proud “Poet” of the 1990 graduating class at Sidney Lanier High School of Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) in Alabama. In 1994\, following undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood education\, Cassandra returned home to MPS and began her career as an educator at Morningview Elementary School. After earning her master’s degree and administrative certification\, Cassandra joined the Alabama Reading Initiative\, where she authored Alabama’s Reading First Initiative grant and managed Alabama’s statewide DIBELS pilot. In 2004\, after serving the children of Alabama for ten years\, Cassandra expanded her outreach to impact the life trajectories of students everywhere by joining the (then) Voyager Expanded Learning organization. Now\, as the newly merged Lexia Learning\, Cassandra serves the organization as the first-ever Senior Manager of LETRS State Success. \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 Reading community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nLexia® Learning\, a Cambium® company\, is one of the most impactful and highly respected reading-technology companies in the world. Founded over 35 years ago\, Lexia’s research-proven programs help educators deliver personalized reading and language instruction for millions of K–12 students across the world. \n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Literacy,Professional Development,Science of Reading
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SUMMARY:5 Ways Voice-Enabled Literacy Tools Empower K-3 Teachers and Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Cheryl Lundy Swift\, M.Ed.\, Professional Learning Director\, Learning Without Tears; and Niamh Bushnell\, Chief Marketing Officer\, SoapBox Labs \nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nVoice-enabled technology has the power to revolutionize literacy instruction in K–3 classrooms\, but how do educators ensure that these tools are equitable for all children and truly save instructional time? \nIn this edWebinar\, we explore how voice-enabled literacy tools can deliver equitable instruction. You also discover how voice technology provides teachers with unbiased literacy assessment data\, simplifies literacy group instruction\, and allows for more focus on what they do best—teaching. During this interactive and engaging session\, educators in Grades K–3 learn the five ways voice-enabled literacy tools can empower both teachers and students. They can: \n\nDeliver equitable literacy instruction that meets the diverse needs of each child regardless of accent\, dialect\, skill set\, or learning challenge\nProvide frequent\, invisible\, and effective assessments that identify reading challenges and provide personalized\, prescriptive\, and confidence-boosting instruction for below-level\, on-level\, and above-level students\nGive instructional time back to teachers\, allowing them to spend more time on targeted\, scaffolded support or stretch activities that focus on specific phonics and word study skills in differentiated groups\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K–3 teachers\, school leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nCheryl Lundy Swift received a Master of Education in Administration and Supervision from Virginia Commonwealth University and has been a dedicated educator for over 20 years. Cheryl currently serves as Learning Without Tears’ Professional Learning Director. She has worked in leadership and executive roles for various educational organizations including public schools\, post-secondary institutions\, and education companies including several leading tutoring and supplemental education service companies. Cheryl is an award-winning educational leader\, curriculum developer\, motivational speaker\, and trainer. She served as the Lead Curriculum Developer for Learning Without Tears’ Get Set for School’s Language and Literacy curriculum\, which received an AEP Distinguished Achievement Award. In 2017\, Cheryl was awarded the Investor Bank’s Educator of the Year Award. Cheryl is currently pursuing her doctorate in Educational Leadership from Kean University in Union\, NJ. \n\nNiamh Bushnell is the Chief Marketing Officer at SoapBox Labs\, the world’s most accurate and equitable voice AI for kids. She joined SoapBox in March 2019 and is responsible for building the awareness and reach of the brand and voice engine globally. Niamh is a board member of Women in Voice\, an international non-profit that supports and celebrates women and diversity in voice AI. She is also the founder of TechIreland and in 2014\, became Dublin’s first Commissioner for Startups. Niamh is a founding angel investor in New York-based startup accelerator ERANYC. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Building Foundational Literacy Skills community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Without Tears’ mission in today’s changing learning landscape is to ensure that the path to student success remains simple and fun. We provide child-friendly\, hands-on\, innovative instruction for early learning\, handwriting\, keyboarding\, and writing strategies\, and our programs reach more than 31 million students in Pre-K through fifth grade.
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CATEGORIES:Early Literacy,English, Language Arts, Writing,Literacy,Technology for Learning
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SUMMARY:Applying the Math You Know: Revitalizing Your Small-Group Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sara Delano Moore\, Ph.D.\, Vice President\, Content and Research\, ORIGO Education \nSponsored by ORIGO Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs the end of the year approaches\, our energy levels are waning\, yet we know our students still need our best teaching and thinking as they continue to learn. This two-part edWebinar series is designed to recharge your small-group instruction with a dual focus on practicing skills and applying the mathematics students have learned this year. For teachers\, this series emphasizes supporting student-to-student interaction while working in groups as well as practical strategies for documenting student learning and thinking. \nIn the second session of this series\, we feature applications of mathematics through small-group problem-solving tasks. Explore both real-world and mathematical tasks which develop deep understanding of how math is used in context. You leave the session with new tasks for your students\, refreshed ideas about structuring small-group work\, and practical strategies for documenting student thinking and learning. Watch Sara Delano Moore\, Ph.D. to expand your resources for applying mathematics and tracking student learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-5 teachers and school and district leaders. \nPart One: Practicing Math Skills with Games: Revitalizing Your Small-Group Instruction \n\nAbout the Presenter \nSara Delano Moore\, Ph.D. helps teachers and students understand mathematics as a coherent and connected discipline. She currently serves ORIGO Education as Vice President of Research and Content and Chair of ORIGO’s Mathematics Advisory Board. An experienced teacher and nationally recognized speaker\, her work emphasizes the power of deep understanding and multiple representations for learning. Sara’s interests include building conceptual understanding of mathematics to support procedural fluency and applications\, incorporating engaging literature into mathematics and science instruction\, and connecting mathematics to engineering design in meaningful ways. She is a fourth-generation educator with experience teaching mathematics and science to K-8 students as well as experience teaching pre-service and in-service teachers at the university level. \nSara is an author of the Visible Learning for Mathematics series\, the Mathematize It series\, and the Mastering Math Manipulatives series of books for Corwin Mathematics. She earned her B.A. in natural sciences from The Johns Hopkins University\, her M.St. in general linguistics and comparative philology from the University of Oxford (UK)\, and her Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Virginia. Prior to joining ORIGO\, Sara served as faculty at the University of Kentucky\, Director of the Kentucky Center for Middle School Academic Achievement\, and Director of Mathematics and Science at hand2mind. She lives in Kent\, Ohio with her husband\, two cats\, and a large stash of yarn and fabric. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Mathematics for Young Learners community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nORIGO Education is dedicated to making learning meaningful\, enjoyable and accessible for all students with Pre-K to Grade 6 print and digital instructional materials\, as well as professional learning for mathematics.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mathlearners20230419/
CATEGORIES:Mathematics
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SUMMARY:Summer and Expanded Learning Rooted in Evidence: It's a Whole New Ball Game
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mark Williams\, Chief Partner Success Officer\, BellXcel; and Damon Johnson\, Chief Impact Officer\, BellXcel\nModerated by Dr. Joyce Jamerson\, National Director of Academic Planning & Solutions Development\, Scholastic Education Solutions \nSponsored by Scholastic Education Solutions & BellXcel.org \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nLet’s play ball! Watch industry experts from Scholastic Education and BellXcel as they “drive home” some great ways to score quality outcomes in your out-of-school-time programs. It takes the right lineup to deliver experiences that are fun and engaging and rally your students to return year after year. The presenters talk about solutions to help ensure that your roster is ready and your “bases are loaded.” In this edWebinar\, viewers have the opportunity to: \n\nUnderstand the ingredients the evidence shows are essential to create a high-quality youth programming experience\nLearn how to select and implement a curriculum that keeps youth engaged year-round\nTake your youth program to the next level\, making it measurable from the start to ensure you “knock it out of the park” with your desired impact\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-8 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \nAbout the Presenters \nMark Williams manages the national implementation of BellXcel programs to drive positive impact for more than 20\,000 scholars each year. Before joining the BellXcel team in 2017\, Mark led national program implementation and strategic vision setting for New Classrooms as the Founding Vice President of School and District Partnerships. In this role\, he focused on maximizing national impact and sustainability of the personalized learning model through strengthened partner engagement and fidelity of implementation. He has also served in leadership roles at Teach For All\, Teach For America\, and Newark Public Schools. Working with Teach For America for nine years\, Mark was focused on teacher leadership development and addressing operational infrastructure needs of the rapidly growing organization. Mark holds a Master of Arts in educational leadership\, management\, and policy from Seton Hall University and a Bachelor of Science degree in biological science from University of Delaware. \n\nFrom first joining BellXcel’s team in 2008 as an Enrichment Teacher to growing regional operations by 300% as Executive Director of the Mid-Atlantic region\, Damon Johnson has served in various roles at the local\, regional\, and national levels. As an ambassador for BellXcel and its scholars\, Damon works with community and state education agencies\, representing BellXcel at conferences and field-building collaboratives across the country to build partnerships and support field-building efforts. In his most recent role\, Damon managed BellXcel’s direct service operations to ensure effective growth and program delivery. In 2013\, BellXcel celebrated Damon for his exemplary program leadership with the Peterkin Educational Excellence Award\, given annually to the best of BellXcel’s managers who display a remarkable commitment to program excellence. \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Joyce Jamerson is a servant leader who is passionate about sharing the power of literacy as a tool for living a truly liberated life! She enjoys every opportunity to optimize and leverage her 25+ years of experience in the field of education as a classroom teacher\, literacy coach\, administrator\, entrepreneur\, and university professor. As a National Director of Academic Planning and Solution Development for Scholastic Education Solutions\, Dr. J helps to support the comprehensive literacy needs of educational partners. Wholeheartedly believing that\, “when we come together\, we overcome together”\, Dr. J works with school district leaders to design customized literacy initiatives utilizing solutions that enable students\, educators\, and families to become more joyful\, engaged\, and capable readers\, writers\, and thinkers. \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\, and receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels. \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. \nScholastic Scholar Zone Powered by BellXcel brings together a trusted educational corporation and a renowned national nonprofit to advance better educational outcomes. Combining Scholastic’s leading instructional resources and texts with BellXcel’s holistic model brings true innovation to young students across the nation.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learning20230419/
CATEGORIES:Curriculum Development,Learning Loss/Acceleration
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SUMMARY:Decodable Readers: Where Do We Go From Here?
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Shane Templeton\, Ph.D.\, Foundation Professor Emeritus of Literacy Studies\, University of Nevada\, Reno \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. \nThis edWebinar helps K-3 teachers understand what the research says about using non-controlled or “natural” texts in the early elementary classroom and how best to support their students’ transition from primarily decodable texts to more natural\, non-controlled texts. What type of text is best suited for achieving particular purposes\, with which children\, and when? In exploring this topic\, research-based consideration is given to the importance of: \n\nOral language development\nThe relationships between reading developmental level\, orthographic knowledge\, and types of texts\nA child’s concept of word in text\nDifferentiated instruction\nHigh-frequency words\nHelping children learn how to negotiate natural texts on their own\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-3 teachers\, curriculum specialists\, reading coaches\, and school leaders. \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Shane Templeton\, co-author of Words Their Way\, is Foundation Professor Emeritus of Literacy Studies at the University of Nevada\, Reno\, and a former classroom teacher at the primary and secondary levels. His research has focused primarily on developmental word knowledge in elementary\, middle\, and high school students\, and he has been published in both research and practitioner journals. \nIn addition to Words Their Way\, Dr. Templeton has authored or co-authored 31 books on the teaching of literacy and word study\, including Teaching Reading and Writing: The Developmental Approach; Vocabulary Their Way: Word Study for Middle and Secondary Students; and Orthographic Knowledge and the Foundations of Literacy. Dr. Templeton is co-author of two elementary literacy programs for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt\, Journeys and HMH Into Reading. \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\n \nThe learners of today will shape the world of tomorrow. HMH brings learning to countless students and teachers—transforming lives\, supporting communities\, and making our society more just and inclusive for all. We offer a connected system of research-backed solutions\, where assessment drives instruction and learning can be personalized to meet students’ needs. Our engaging\, equity-minded content and customized PD are designed to elevate the potential of every learner.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20230417/
CATEGORIES:English, Language Arts, Writing,Reading Skills
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