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SUMMARY:Grant Writing 101: Show Me the Money!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Matthew Waynee\, Cinematic Arts Instructor and EdTech Consultant\, Los Angeles Unified School District/USC Media Arts and Engineering Magnet School (CA) \nSponsored by Wacom \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nFor educators at every grade level and in any role\, this edWebinar unlocks the secrets and successful techniques for grant writing and helps you make your grant applications and proposals stand out. How many times have you had a brilliant idea for a classroom project or initiative but then realized you need funding to make it happen? You either had to pay out of your own pocket or even worse\, postpone the project indefinitely. \nSpend an hour with Matthew Waynee from Los Angeles Unified School District and learn about the steps to take in writing and improving your own grant proposals. From the fundamentals to the fine points\, Matthew shows you the techniques he’s used to win more than $1\,000\,000 in grants that have helped to build his Cinematic Arts Department at the LAUSD/USC Media Arts & Engineering Magnet School. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of all grade levels. \nAbout the Presenter \nA produced screenwriter and teacher with 20 years of experience\, Matthew Waynee currently works in Los Angeles at LAUSD/USC Media Arts & Engineering Magnet School\, where he helped build the Cinematic Arts Department from the ground up. He has written more than $1\,000\,000 in grants and set up partnerships with Nickelodeon\, DreamWorks\, NBC/Universal\, and Warner Bros. In 2016\, he was honored to be named the National Magnet Teacher of the Year. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the TechTools for the Classroom community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nWacom delivers innovative digital technologies to support all aspects of human creativity. For educators and students\, Wacom provides teaching and learning-ready tools\, including digital pen and tablet technology for eLearning in traditional classroom\, creative learning and lab settings\, for in-class\, remote and blended teaching and learning across the K-12 curriculum.
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CATEGORIES:Education Funding and Purchasing,Financial Literacy
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SUMMARY:Fighting\, Anxiety\, and Lack of Motivation: Ed Leaders Share How to Address Students’ Biggest COVID-Related Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jessica Hannigan\, PBIS Behavioral Consultant and Professor of Educational Leadership\, California State University\, Fresno; Michael Murphy\, Dean of Discipline\, Harold L. Richards High School\, Community High School District 218 (IL); and Tina Tyler Smith\, Director of Student Services and Dropout Prevention Specialist\, Delano Union School District (CA)\nModerated by Jessica Berlinski\, Director of K-12\, Ripple Effects \nSponsored by Ripple Effects \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. \n“Behavior problems ranging from inability to focus in class all the way to deadly violence have gripped campuses\,” The Washington Post recently reported. Indeed\, students’ aggression\, lack of motivation\, anxiety\, and depression have reached record levels as the pandemic drags on. \nIn this edWebinar\, one of the country’s most sought-after behavior consultants joins leading district administrators and shares how to: \n\nEffectively address students’ aggression\, fighting\, and bullying\nImplement SEL and behavioral supports that get at what’s underneath students’ externalizing behavior\, so the behavior stays stopped\nUse digital tools to support students’ mental AND behavioral health\, and why they’re working\nGet students back on track while keeping staff feeling supported when things don’t work\n\nSchool and district administrators\, teachers\, and school support staff learn concrete steps they can take to support students’ behavior and address the challenges and trauma that fuel that behavior—even as they continue to grapple with the challenges of COVID-19. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-12 school and district leaders\, deans\, teachers\, school counselors and social workers\, federal program coordinators\, and those involved in supporting student mental and behavioral health. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Jessica Djabrayan Hannigan is an assistant professor in the Educational Leadership Department at California State University\, Fresno. She works with schools and districts throughout the nation on designing and implementing effective behavior systems. Her expertise includes Response to Intervention (RTI) Behavior\, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)\, Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)\, social and emotional learning (SEL) and more. The combination of her special education and student support services background\, school- and district-level administration\, and higher education research experiences has allowed her to develop inclusive research-based best practices around systemic implementation of behavior initiatives throughout the nation. \nShe is the co-author of the following educational books: The PBIS Tier One Handbook\, The PBIS Tier Two Handbook\, The PBIS Tier Three Handbook\, Don’t Suspend Me! An Alternative Discipline Toolkit\, Building Behavior\, The MTSS Start-Up Guide\, and Behavior Solutions. Some of her recognitions include being named California Outstanding School Psychologist of the Year\, Administrator of the Year\, Outstanding Faculty Publications and Service Award recipient\, being recognized by the California Legislature Assembly for her work in social justice and equity\, and receiving the inaugural Association of California School Administrators Exemplary Woman in Education Award in 2017 for her relentless work around equity in schools. \n \n \nMichael Murphy is a dean of discipline at Harold L. Richards High School in south suburban Chicago. Trained as a secondary English teacher\, he grounds himself in his administrative roles through his roots in innovative instructional design and a staunch belief that every student’s individuality should be cultivated and celebrated. Teaching and coaching in the richly diverse environs of Community High School District 218 for the past 13 years\, he understands that honest\, equitable approaches to learning\, discipline\, and social-emotional wellness are paramount to outcomes of student successes in today’s educational arena. Michael is an integral cog in the MTSS wheel at Richards and is spearheading Ripple Effects programming in his district as a means of reimagining the idea of “discipline” and restorative practice in the high school setting. He holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary English education from Governors State University and two master’s degrees from the American College of Education (educational leadership and instructional design and technology). \n \n \nTina Tyler Smith is the director of student services and a dropout prevention specialist. Within her role\, she also functions as the Foster Youth and McKinney-Vento liaison for Delano Union School District where she serves 12 schools in the areas of child welfare and attendance\, enrollment\, MTSS practices\, behavior support\, SEL\, and mental health supports. She is a former middle school teacher\, and middle/high school vice principal and principal where most of her work has been in the areas of behavior intervention and culture/climate change. She is originally from the Los Angeles area where she has spent her career supporting rural and socioeconomically disadvantaged communities with high-risk factors to help create an environment for all students to learn. \n  \n \nAbout the Moderator \nJessica Berlinski is the director of K-12 for Ripple Effects\, an innovative social-change enterprise focused on leveraging personalized SEL to improve students’ behavior and academics and achieve educational equity. She brings over a decade of experience leading organizations dedicated to supporting the “whole child” through academic and SEL tools and programs to her work. Jessica co-founded and served as Chief Impact Officer of SEL tech start-ups\, If You Can and Centervention (formerly Personalized Learning Games). In these roles\, she commercialized the first evidence-based SEL assessment and learning game for K-12\, and the first SEL iPad game for the consumer marketplace. Previously\, she served as Managing Director of GameDesk\, a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded non-profit focused on innovative learning models\, and as National Director of Character Counts. Jessica speaks on technology and SEL at education and social-change conferences nationally\, and her work has been featured on National Public Radio\, and in Forbes and Newsweek. She graduated from Northwestern University with a B.A. in philosophy\, with a focus on ethics and philosophy of religion. \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\nRipple Effects is the only digital SEL and mental health program for students and staff that is proven to improve student behavior\, academics and SEL skills\, and reduce drop-out rates and depression scores. The CASEL aligned Ripple Effects program empowers K-12 learners to build resiliency assets around their personal needs and traumas via over 400 interactive lessons (e.g. anxiety\, loneliness\, getting help\, unplanned change\, substance abuse.)
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CATEGORIES:Mental Health and Wellness,Pandemic Response and Impact,Social-Emotional Learning
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SUMMARY:Bridging Family and Community Partners to Propel Student Achievement
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Christian Adair\, Student/Family Transitional Support and Dropout Prevention Specialist\, Fayette County Public Schools (KY); Tina Hike-Hubbard\, Chief of Communications\, Engagement and Enrollment\, Baltimore City Public Schools (MD); and Dwaine Millard\, Senior VP\, General Manager\, Scholastic \nSponsored by Scholastic Education Solutions \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. \nResearch shows that students thrive academically\, socially\, and emotionally when schools and families work together. But how exactly do we strengthen these connections? How do we harness the power of school-family-community partnerships to propel growth and achievement for all students? \nOur panel of dynamic educators shares how they leveraged literacy-based initiatives and enhanced PLC practices to build community\, equity\, and inclusion\, and expand learning beyond their schools. Watch this important and empowering discussion that leaves you with new and easy-to-implement strategies for strengthening your own school-to-home culture. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nChristian Adair has over 20 years of experience as an educator\, coach\, and mentor. His current responsibilities with Fayette County Public Schools are to support the district mission\, ensure a culture of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion by leading transition and dropout prevention strategies such as mentoring initiatives that include Scholastic REAL Read. In addition\, as the district Educating Boys of Color support specialist\, he provides professional development for teachers to assist students that have been historically underserved\, marginalized\, or disengaged. \n \nTina Hike-Hubbard began her education career as a Teach For America (TFA) corps member. In 2010\, Tina was appointed by Governor O’Malley and Mayor Rawlings-Blake to serve as a school board commissioner for Baltimore City Public Schools\, serving as a commissioner for eight years\, including two years as Vice Chair. Tina has been named one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women by The Daily Record and has received the Family League’s President’s Award\, which recognizes outstanding work impacting Baltimore’s children and families. \n \nDwaine Millard is the SVP and general manager for literacy initiatives at Scholastic\, where he is responsible for developing strategies and supports for schools\, families\, and communities through the lens of literacy as an agent of change. Dwaine has spent over 15 years as a national leader working for educational publishing and services companies\, with a focus on working with school districts to improve literacy and acceleration for all students. He remains committed to working with school leadership\, community organizations and corporations to create strategic solutions that increase equity and access for all children. \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\, 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.
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CATEGORIES:Family and Community Engagement
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SUMMARY:How to Use Brain Activation to Combat Learning Loss: The Life Raft for Your Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Laura Dieleman\, B.Sc.\, DC\, Co-Founder\, Chief Science Officer\, BrainAhead; and Nicole Regush\, BA\, B.Ed.\, MA\, M.Ed.\, Educational Production Strategist\, BrainAhead \nSponsored by BrainAhead \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe past two years have exacerbated the delays\, challenges and obstacles students are experiencing in classrooms. As we look to the horizons of a new normal\, innovative approaches are showing promise for a tired crew. Stop just treading water and climb into the life raft of brain activation to create a refurbished classroom. This edWebinar makes a splash as we dive into: \n\nAn understanding of how the last two years has affected the brain and how it learns\nWhat areas of the brain need to be activated to have optimal success in your students\nHow to create positive neuroplasticity in a classroom setting for tangible learning gains\nPractical tips and tricks to successfully activate your students’ brains within real-life classroom schedules\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-5 teachers and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Laura Dieleman is a chiropractor who has a focus on neurobehavioral disorders in children and studies the incredible link between learning\, movement\, behavior\, and brain function. She is a vital organ in developing BrainAhead’s course content and in leading its research program. Dr. Dieleman has been a partner in a family-focused chiropractic practice for over 12 years. \n \nNicole Regush has been in education for 28 years\, specializing in programming for neurodiverse students at the classroom\, school and district level. She currently serves CISVA and 51 schools in the capacity of Director of Learning Support\, district partner to the Provincial Outreach programs for Fetal and Autism Spectrum Disorders\, SET-BC and the Safer Schools Together branches of the Ministry 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 The Brain and 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\nBrainAhead is an online program that guides students through a variety of exercises and activities all designed to activate the brain in a multitude of ways. This warms up the areas of the brain necessary to be a successful student in the kindergarten to grade five classroom\, addressing brain-based root causes. There are also supplementary competency-based resources such as reflections and self-assessments.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/brain20220323/
CATEGORIES:Brain and Learning,Learning Loss/Acceleration
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SUMMARY:Leadership and the Science of Reading: An Honest Look at the Joys and Challenges of School Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Laura Stewart\, Chief Academic Officer\, 95% Group; Nancy Young​\, M.Ed.\, Reading/Writing Specialist and Author\, Nancy Young Educational Consulting; Donna Hejtmanek​\, Founder and Administrator\, Science of Reading—What I Should Have Learned in College Facebook group; Casey Bertram​\, Superintendent​\, Bozeman Public Schools​ (MT)​; Dr. Danielle Thompson\, CCC-SLP​\, Founder and President​\, The Transformative Reading Teacher Group; and Pati Montgomery​\, Founder and President​\, Schools Cubed\n​Moderated by ​Terrie Noland\, Ph.D.\, CALP​\, Vice President\, Educator Initiatives​\, Learning Ally \nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording Listen to the PodcastRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThis edLeader Panel is a chance to hear from school leaders and agents of change about their experiences in transforming school literacy systems and curricula. As thought leaders from the field pose questions relating to the journey\, school leaders each discuss aspects of the shifts in instructional practices within their schools and districts and the positive results they have seen. \nIn their willingness to share both the joys and challenges in switching to an approach based on the science of how children learn to read\, this discussion is intended to reflect both the unity and the openness to ongoing learning needed at all levels as the current literacy crisis is addressed. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLaura Stewart is an educator and organizational leader. She has served as a teacher\, administrator\, adjunct professor\, and director of numerous professional development initiatives around the country. She was the VP of professional development for the Rowland Reading Foundation and the chief academic officer for professional development at Highlights for Children. She presents nationally and internationally is a published author. Laura’s current role as the chief academic officer of the 95% Group fits 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 \nNancy Young\, M.Ed. is an experienced educator whose areas of specialty include dyslexia\, giftedness\, and ADHD. Based in British Columbia\, Canada\, Nancy consults for schools\, teachers\, and families globally. Nancy is the author of Secret Code Actions™\, (Teacher Edition and Parent Edition)\, a unique resource she created to enhance any reading/spelling program by weaving in fun code-based movements. Nancy is also the creator of the Ladder of Reading©\, an infographic she designed to help teachers\, leadership\, and parents better understand the wide range of ease as children learn to read. \n \nDonna Hejtmanek retired after 41 years of teaching special education and serving as a reading specialist/ interventionist. She was appointed by Governor Scott Walker in 2014 to Wisconsin’s Read to Lead Literacy Council and served on the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Identification and Management of Dyslexia in 2018. This resulted in Wisconsin’s first dyslexia bill\, Act 86\, signed into legislation in 2019. Donna was awarded the Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award in 2016. She currently serves as Legislative Chair for the International Dyslexia Association Wisconsin branch and as President of the Literacy Task Force of Northern Wisconsin\, a non-profit organization that promotes Orton-Gillingham-based training to Wisconsin residents. Now\, in her third year of retirement\, she spends her days creating professional development opportunities for teachers and administers the 100\,000+ member Facebook group\, Science of Reading—What I Should Have Learned in College. \n \n \nCasey Bertram began his education career as a teacher and principal working in public schools in Kalispell\, Montana. After serving as Principal of Hedges Elementary School in Kalispell for six years\, he moved with his family to Bozeman\, Montana. While in Kalispell\, Hedges Elementary was awarded the National Title One Distinguished Schools Award in 2010 for sustained excellence in academic achievement. \nCasey served for seven years as Principal of Hawthorne Elementary in Bozeman. In 2018\, Hawthorne Elementary was recognized as a Solution Tree Model PLC School. Hawthorne was then\, and currently remains\, the only school in the state with this international distinction. Casey has a heart and passion for supporting kids from hard places and completed Trust-Based Relational Intervention Practitioner Training (TBRI) in 2018. Casey is very proud of the work being done in Bozeman Public Schools to help close identified achievement gaps through early literacy\, Science of Reading implementation\, and the systematic use of MTSS and Professional Learning Communities (PLC) models. \nDuring the 2020-2021 school year\, Casey served as both the deputy superintendent of curriculum and technology as well as interim co-superintendent. He was recently hired as the permanent superintendent of Bozeman Public Schools. Casey is a graduate of Flathead High School in Kalispell\, MT\, received a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from University of Great Falls\, a master’s in educational leadership from University of Phoenix\, and a Superintendent Certification from Montana State University. Casey lives and plays in Bozeman with his wife\, Lacey\, and four children. \n \nDanielle M. Thompson\, Ph.D.\, CCC-SLP is an educational consultant\, a teacher of educators\, a servant leader\, and insatiably curious about all things that make people’s lives better. She is an agent of positive change working to help teachers and leaders rethink\, unlearn\, and up-level their knowledge. As a speech language pathologist and teacher\, she worked with PreK-12-grade students for over a decade in rural at-risk environments from Alaska to Mississippi in public schools\, Head Starts\, and private practice. Currently\, she is the president and founder of The Transformative Reading Teacher Group\, the president of The Reading League Montana\, and the creator of The Big Sky Literacy Summit. \n \nPati Montgomery is a national educational consultant specializing in principal and school leadership development. Previously\, she was the executive director of literacy for the Colorado Department of Education where she was responsible for the implementation of the READ Act. In 2015\, Pati formed Schools Cubed\, an educational consulting group that works with districts across the country to create high-achieving school systems. A former teacher\, principal\, and district administrator\, Pati has worked with principals across the country on effective school practices. Her work is steeped in a background and a belief that ALL students can attain high achievement. Pati is the lead author of A Principal’s Primer for Raising Reading Achievement. The book is a guide for principals and school leaders that highlights efficient systems and structures necessary for schoolwide improvement in literacy performance. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nListen. Learn. Teach. It’s that simple. Terrie Noland uses this philosophy as an innovator and a motivator\, and it’s evident as she leads\, coaches and mentors thousands of K-12 educators about the science of reading each year. She has a unique perspective on the need to unify all stakeholders around a vision for education to smash the reading divide for the millions of struggling readers. Her daily mission is to add value to educators to help influence transformational changes in school districts across the country by addressing the needs of marginalized students. Terrie seeks to share her expertise and passion to encourage and to illuminate a path towards success and measurable outcomes. \nIf you looked at Terrie’s resume\, you would be confused. Her undergraduate and graduate degree work placed her in the field of criminal justice. However\, it was through continuous listening and learning that led her on a journey in education starting out in preschool teaching and administration\, then becoming a Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP) and earning a Ph.D. in literacy and educational leadership from St. John’s University. Terrie is also a John Maxwell certified speaker and coach. \nAs Vice President of Educator Initiatives at Learning Ally\, Terrie works to ignite enthusiasm and excitement by building champion educators and administrators on creating cultures of literacy and learning. \n \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers 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 Ally is a leading education solutions organization committed to transforming the lives of struggling learners. The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is a proven reading accommodation comprised of human-read audiobooks\, student centric features and a suite of teacher resources. Used in more than 17\,000 schools\, this solution successfully helps students with reading deficits become engaged learners and reach their academic potential.
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CATEGORIES:Leadership/Administration,Literacy
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SUMMARY:The Future of Special Education and How to Prepare
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jean Blosser\, President\, Creative Strategies for Special Education (CSSE); Michael Towey\, CCC-SLP\, Manager of the Speech-Language Pathology Department\, Waldo County General Hospital; and Dr. Luann Purcell\, Executive Director (Ret.)\, Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE)\nModerated by Dr. Gabe Soumakian\, Former Superintendent\, Oxnard Union High School District (CA)\, and CEO\, Sup Du Jour Consulting Group \nSponsored by Amplio \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. \nIn recent years\, the world of special education has undergone significant change. Between educator shortages and turnover\, student learning loss\, and the growing demand of students needing service\, special education is struggling to provide effective academic and specialized intervention support. Students are making slow progress towards mastering their goals and educators are burdened with large class enrollment\, therapy caseloads\, and limited resources. It is time to think outside the box and find solutions that give students the skills and support they need to reach their full potential. \nView this edWebinar to learn about: \n\nEvidence-based practice and helpful resources including individualized\, ready-made learning paths designed to accelerate student learning \nTools to reduce time spent on documentation\, daily prep\, reporting\, and IEP compliance so educators have more time for direct instruction\, building student relationships\, and collaborating with colleagues\nAdvanced technologies that address many of special education’s core challenges and inefficiencies to personalize student learning\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to special education administrators\, speech-language pathologists\, dyslexia interventionists\, and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Jean Blosser is passionate about creating service delivery systems that are educationally relevant\, collaborative\, and outcomes based. She consults with schools and organizations to build interprofessional teams and to develop innovative solutions to difficult special education challenges. Her numerous publications include books and resources for SLPs\, educators\, and parents including School Programs in Speech-Language Pathology: Organization and Service Delivery; Pediatric Brain Injury: Proactive Assessment and Intervention; and Let’s Talk Today: A Calendar of Daily Activities for Teaching Language Skills at Home. She is a fellow of The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and The National Academies of Practice. \n \nMichael Towey is the manager of the Speech-Language Pathology Department at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast\, ME. He teaches courses in voice disorders and speech therapy telepractice for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Maine and other programs throughout the country. He has many years of professional experience working with children and adults with communication disorders. He has expertise in voice and swallowing disorders. He also provides telepractice services internationally\, coordinates the speech therapy telepractice program at Waldo County General Hospital\, and recently published a chapter on speech therapy telepractice in the book\, Telerehabilitation. \n \nLuann L. Purcell\, Ed.D. is President of Luann Purcell\, LLC. She consults with and is a strategic analyst for education and professional organizations. She recently retired as the executive director of the international Council of Administrators of Special Education\, Inc (CASE)\, a division of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). In that role\, she consulted with and advised administrators on best practices for leadership and development of quality programs for students with disabilities. She has presented nationally and internationally on educational issues and proactive leadership. Previous positions included teacher of students with emotional and behavioral disorders\, coordinator of a regional resource center\, and assistant district superintendent. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Gabe Soumakian is the retired superintendent from Oxnard Union High School District in Ventura County\, CA. He has been actively involved with and presented at numerous leadership organizations at the state and national levels on personalized digital learning and school transformation. Dr. Soumakian has served on the Future Ready Leader Panel of Visionary Educators\, is a National Academy Foundation Leadership Fellow\, and participated with the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools. His passion is supporting districts with digital transformation and preparing students for college\, career\, and life readiness. Dr. Soumakian has over 40 years of education experience\, including 18 years of high school teaching and coaching. Dr. Soumakian serves as the CEO of the Sup Du Jour Consulting Group focusing on college and career readiness\, innovative technology solutions\, and resources that support automation to repurpose funds and help districts function efficiently. He has moderated numerous edWeb presentations with highly recognized educators and professionals. \n \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Supporting Students with Special Needs community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nThe Amplio special education solution combines a learning management system with built-in programs and evidence-based curricula designed to deliver intensive instruction that helps prepare students for success. The Amplio Learning Platform gives educators tools to help increase practice intensity and improve data-driven decision-making while saving time and expanding teaching capacity.
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CATEGORIES:Special Education
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SUMMARY:Motivating and Engaging Students to Think Critically Through Close Reading of Complex Texts
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Leah Ames\, Regional Educational Consultant\, Perfection Learning; and Kim Vance\, Director of Professional Development\, Perfection Learning \nSponsored by Perfection Learning \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nIn this edWebinar\, educators learn practical approaches to engage readers and enhance comprehension for developing critical readers and thinkers. Activities demonstrate how teachers can help students master different levels of text complexity and support critical thinking and reading skills in today’s classroom. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of the middle school and high school grades.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nLeah Ames has dedicated the last 30 years to serving secondary English language arts students and teachers. This dedication led to the creation of educational software to support students throughout the writing process. Her desire to have a positive effect on the education of students and teachers has led her to spend the last 13 years in educational publishing at Perfection Learning as a regional educational consultant. Leah holds a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from the University of Saint Mary and is committed to helping students and teachers develop strong literacy skills for life. \n \nKimberly Vance’s career in education spans over 28 years serving as a classroom English teacher\, literacy coach\, department chair\, curriculum writer\, and professional development trainer for new hires in education and reading curricula. Kimberly holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and a Texas Teaching Certificate in English for grades 6–12. She has always been proud of her dedication to helping teachers and students on their educational journey. \n \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Literacy and Critical Thinking community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFounded by two educators in 1926\, Perfection Learning® has been a leader and innovator in literature and language arts since its inception. By focusing on affordable\, flexible solutions that can be “perfectly” customized to each classroom\, Perfection Learning has enabled generations of teachers to help all students reach their potential.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacy20220322/
CATEGORIES:Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Active Shooter Preparedness for Those Working with Children: Protecting Our Most Precious
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Andrew (Andy) Roszak\, JD\, MPA\, EMT-Paramedic\, Executive Director\, Institute for Childhood Preparedness\nModerated by Jennifer Lewis\, President\, Gryphon House\, Inc. \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nThe key to emergency preparedness is right there in the name—preparation! The time to create your emergency plan is not during an actual emergency. Sadly\, events of the past few years have put society more on edge than any time in recent memory. Crime is on the rise and is at record highs in many locations. Unfortunately\, active shooter events are also on the rise. There were 611 mass shootings in 2020 and 693 in 2021—including an all-time high number of school shootings. Are you prepared? \nWatch this edWebinar with leading expert Andrew Roszak from the Institute for Childhood Preparedness to learn actionable steps you can take to help make your school\, Head Start program\, child care facility or after-school program more safe and secure. Andrew provides an overview of evidence-based approaches and discusses ways to reduce or eliminate vulnerabilities that are common among child-serving institutions. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of the PreK-5 grades. \nAbout the Presenter \nAndrew Roszak\, JD\, MPA\, EMT-Paramedic\, serves as Executive Director for the Institute for Childhood Preparedness\, as Chief of Preparedness\, Health and Environment for the Region II Head Start Association\, and as an adjunct professor in the school of community and environmental health at Old Dominion University. Andrew is also the author of the three-book series\, Preparing for the Unexpected\, which includes Preschool Preparedness for an Active Shooter (A 2020 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Award winner in two categories)\, Preschool Preparedness for an Emergency\, and Recovering and Reopening after a Disaster. Andrew has worked on emergency preparedness issues at the local\, regional\, state\, and federal levels for the past 20 years. He was formerly the senior director of emergency preparedness at Child Care Aware of America; senior preparedness advisor supporting Super Bowl 46; senior public health advisor for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; and senior director of environmental health\, pandemic preparedness\, and catastrophic response at the National Association of County and City Health Officials\, where he worked with the CDC and the 3\,100 local health departments in the U.S. each day to help prepare communities for pandemics and disasters. \nAndrew began his emergency preparedness career as a firefighter\, paramedic and certified as a hazardous materials technician in the Chicagoland area. After leaving the fire service\, he attended law school at Southern Illinois University\, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree and Master of Public Administration degree. Andrews’s bachelor’s degree is in fire science management from the Chicago Fire Academy–SIU Off-Campus Programs Division. Upon moving to Washington\, D.C. in 2008\, he served as Health Policy Fellow for the United States Senate Budget and Health\, Education\, Labor\, and Pensions Committees during the 110th and 111th Congress. Andrew is admitted to practice law in Illinois\, the District of Columbia and before the U.S. Supreme Court. He is currently enrolled in Harvard University’s Early Education Leadership Program. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nJennifer Lewis is the president at Gryphon House\, Inc.\, the leading publisher of educational resources for teachers and parents. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nGryphon House\, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bookchats20220321/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,School Safety
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SUMMARY:Systems Leadership for Equity Part 2: Stakeholder Engagement and Community Building
DESCRIPTION:Presented by a panel of Emeritus Superintendents: Dr. Donna Wright\,  Dr. Kathleen Smith\, and Dr. Jeanette Vesely\nModerated by Kimberley Harrington Markus\, Chief Education Officer\, ERDI \nHosted by ERDI\nSponsored by D2L \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. \nIn the fall of 2021\, ERDI hosted a Thought Leadership Symposium on Systems Leadership for Equity where district and industry leaders and emeritus superintendents came together to address these issues\, provide insight\, and offer a way to frame conversations around equity\, access\, and diversity. \nWatch for a two-part edLeader Panel with members of this group who discuss the results of their work and present a series of articles that are provided during the presentation. In Part 2\, the panel discusses hosting forums and opportunities for us to listen to the students\, parents\, and members of our school communities. \n\nHow do we engage others and avoid a forum for extreme or toxic rhetoric?\nHow do we engage the heart of the community rather than the vocal outliers?\nHow do we champion a climate and culture of equity?\nHow do we make equity part of organizational DNA that doesn’t change with a board election cycle?\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to all educators and school leaders. \nView the recording of Part 1 here:\nSystems Leadership for Equity Part 1: Belonging and Support for Equity \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nDonna Wright\, Ed.D.\, Superintendent Emeritus\, Wilson County Schools\, TN – Dr. Wright has served in many roles in her 40-plus year career as an educator. She has positively influenced the educational field as a classroom teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, assistant superintendent\, deputy director\, and prior to being named as the Superintendent of Schools for Wilson County (TN) in 2014\, served as the Deputy Superintendent in Williamson County and Knox County Schools in Tennessee. Dr. Wright earned her Doctorate in Leadership Studies from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She has been published in many educational journals\, invited to present at national and state conferences\, and served as Adjunct Professor at various institutions of higher learning. She has earned numerous awards\, including the Women of Achievement Award and the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce “Wilsonian of the Year” award in 2017. Dr. Wright was named “Superintendent of the Year” by the Professional Educators of Tennessee in 2016\, selected as the “Superintendent of the Year” for 2019 by the Mid-Cumberland Region of the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents\, and most recently named the “2020 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year” by the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents. Under Dr. Wright’s leadership\, The Center for Digital Education and The National School Board Association recognized Wilson County Schools for its innovative use of technology for three consecutive years. Although Dr. Wright retired from public education this past year\, she continues to work with colleagues and school districts throughout the state. \nKathleen Smith\, J.D.\, Superintendent Emeritus\, Brockton Public Schools\, MA – Kathleen Smith\, JD was named the first female Superintendent of the Brockton Public Schools from 2013 until 2019. She has collaborated with top\, elected state leaders in concert with community partners to adopt schools and classrooms\, and offer in-kind and other services to bridge and fill financial and other gaps for Brockton’s close to 18\,000 students and 3\,400 faculty\, staff and administrators. Her advocacy resulted in updated legislation\, aptly named the 2019 Student Opportunity Act. Superintendent Smith was a VIP Delegate and Presenter with the RTM Business Group\, a Superintendent Emeritus and former member of the Education\, Research and Development Institute (ERDI)\, and a former board member of the Renaissance Learning Advisory Board. She was also Co-Chair of the Massachusetts Urban Superintendents Network. She served on the boards of directors of organizations including the DJ Dream Fund\, the MetroSouth Chamber of Commerce\, the Children’s Museum in Easton and the Brockton Area Workforce Investment Board. She received a leadership award from the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents in 2018 and received the 2019 Grow Hope Foundation award for service to the Brockton community. She was employed in the Brockton Public Schools for 42 years\, as an elementary school special education and Title I teacher\, a school adjustment counselor\, a Communities and Schools for Career Success entrepreneur\, an MCAS manager and Director of Community Schools\, and a visiting professor teaching Education and the Law through Fitchburg State University. Superintendent Smith continued serving school districts in Massachusetts following her official retirement in Brockton as the Interim Superintendent of Salem Public Schools\, Interim Superintendent of Weymouth Public Schools\, and presently serving as the Interim Superintendent of the Public Schools of Dover and Sherborn. \nJeanette Vesely\, Ed.D.\, Superintendent Emeritus\, Kyrene School District\, AZ – Dr. Vesely retired in 2021 after working 43 years in a variety of educational settings—as a teacher\, principal\, principal supervisor\, executive director\, education business leader\, and assistant/deputy superintendent prior to becoming a superintendent in the Kyrene School District. Kyrene’s 26 schools are located in Phoenix\, Chandler\, Guadalupe\, Tempe\, and the Gila River Indian Reservation. Highlights of Kyrene School District accomplishments included the creation of a comprehensive school design focused on three components—academic excellence\, responsive instruction\, and student agency. Dr. Vesely was named one of Phoenix’s “Most Influential Leaders” of 2020. Prior to joining Kyrene\, Dr. Vesely served as the Deputy Superintendent for the Sunnyside Unified School District in Tucson. During her tenure in Sunnyside\, she led the development of the district’s five-year strategic plan and the opening of a new arts-integrated academy. Dr. Vesely also worked at Edison Schools and Pearson School Achievement Services as a Senior Vice President to lead the Achievement Services team responsible for school turnaround\, improving student achievement through effective instruction with aligned utilization of data. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nKimberley Harrington Markus\, Chief Education Officer for the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI)\, is a former New Jersey Commissioner of Education and is a recently retired educator of 30 years. Kimberley is known for her work advocating for students and serving the educators\, parents\, and community members supporting them. She believes the student voice must be at the forefront of every conversation in order for students to grow academically\, emotionally\, and physically to reach their maximum potential. Kimberley worked as a classroom teacher in New Jersey for 16 years and taught all grades from kindergarten to eighth grade. She then served three years as director of curriculum and instruction. Finally\, she served as the Chief Academic Officer at the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) prior to her role as the Commissioner of Education. Kimberley has been recognized with many awards including: the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contribution to Arts Education\, EdTech Hero Award\, Boyer Outstanding Educator Award\, and the College of New Jersey Advocacy Award. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Gordon College and a Master of Arts in Education Leadership from The College of New Jersey. She is currently a doctoral candidate at Saint Peter’s University. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leading for Equity community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI) we work to create a rich and meaningful forum for education leaders and solution providers to collaboratively discuss\, design\, and shape the products and services\, which support PK-12 education. We are committed to ensuring that all students have access to the highest quality learning experiences\, so that they will be productive\, ready stewards of the future. \n\nD2L\, creators of the Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS)\, provides a platform that transforms the learning experience. Brightspace supports flexible learning environments such as virtual\, blended\, and personalized learning for both students and teachers. We partner with schools to provide customized solutions ensuring ease of use and success in your LMS!
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/equity20220318/
CATEGORIES:Equity
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Strategies to Help Young Children Cope with Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Melissa Williamson\, Ed.D.\, Professional Learning Project Manager\, Frog Street \nSponsored by Frog Street \nThis edWebinar is canceled. We will let you know if it is rescheduled.  \nMany PreK-aged children are faced with traumatic events and circumstances in their lives\, and it has grown more severe over the last few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only is the child impacted\, but their behavior often impacts other children in the classroom. What can a PreK teacher do in the classroom to help children deal with trauma? \nMelissa Williamson\, Ed.D. will lay out specific strategies for teachers to help children dealing with trauma. Dr. Williamson is a certified trauma professional and was Co-Chair of the Early Care Sector of the South Texas Trauma-Informed Consortium. During this edWebinar you will learn: \n\nThe three different realms of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the symptoms to look for in the classroom\nHow to talk to children and families experiencing trauma and tips to provide trauma-sensitive support in the classroom\nThe importance of resiliency and how to begin to heal\n\nAs a bonus\, two edWebinar attendees will win a Frog Street virtual professional learning course on either Trauma Informed Care in the Early Childhood Setting or Strategies to Reduce Challenging Behavior. See the complete details here. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to teachers of young children\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMelissa Williamson\, Ed.D.\, CTP is the professional learning project manager for Frog Street and a member of the faculty at The University of Texas at San Antonio. She earned her doctoral degree in organizational leadership from Abilene Christian University. Dr. Williamson has had an extensive career in early childhood education\, leadership\, family engagement\, and trauma-informed practices. \n \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Early Childhood Learning Solutions community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nFrog Street is dedicated to continually improving programs and products based on current research and input from early childhood classroom educators and caregivers.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/earlychildhood20220317/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,Mental Health and Wellness,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:What Kids Are Reading (and Not Reading) in 2022
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Gene Kerns\, Vice President and Chief Academic Officer\, Renaissance \nSponsored by Renaissance \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nDuring the pandemic\, independent reading has played a key role in keeping the learning faucet open for many students. So\, which print and digital books are students reading the most at each grade level—and how can you maximize the impact of daily reading time? \nView this edWebinar for the answers\, based on the new 2022 edition of What Kids Are Reading—the world’s largest annual survey of K–12 students’ reading habits. You get tips for using this free report in your district\, along with insights on: \n\nThe three types of reading practice that students need at every grade level\nStrategies for motivating each type of reading practice\nWays to guide students to the right texts for each type of practice—and common mistakes to avoid\nAdministrators’ critical role in creating a strong culture of reading\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, reading directors and coaches\, and interventionists. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nGene Kerns\, Ed.D. is Vice President and Chief Academic Officer at Renaissance and a nationally acclaimed speaker on assessment\, learning progressions\, and educational standards. He is co-author of the book Literacy Reframed: How a Focus on Decoding\, Vocabulary\, and Background Knowledge Improves Reading Comprehension (Solution Tree\, 2020). \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the ELA Today community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nRenaissance creates student-centered programs that give educators insights and resources to effectively target instruction\, accelerate growth\, and help every student build a strong foundation for success.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ela20220317/
CATEGORIES:Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Supporting Student-To-Student Discourse in Science (And Beyond!)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rebecca Abbott\, Professional Learning Lead\, University of California Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science \nSponsored by Amplify Science \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhat does it look and sound like when students are engaged in authentic academic discussions? How can educators support students to engage in these rich conversations\, not just to deepen their conceptual understanding but to help create a sense of belonging in a classroom community? \nWatch this edWebinar with Rebecca Abbott\, Professional Learning and Literacy Lead from the Science Curriculum Development Team at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science\, to explore these questions. In this edWebinar\, we analyze examples of K-8 students engaging in authentic practices of science and engineering as they work to figure out real-world phenomena\, and we discuss discourse strategies that can apply across curricular areas. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-8 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, STEM coordinators\, summer school coordinators\, and technology coordinators. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nRebecca Abbott is the professional learning lead for The Learning Design Group at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science. In her 10 years at The Lawrence\, she has been supporting instructional leaders and teachers in implementing research-based science instructional materials and approaches designed by the team at The Learning Design Group. She taught in San Francisco Bay Area schools for over 15 years\, including serving as an interdisciplinary instructional coach and English learner specialist. \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\nAmplify is dedicated to collaborating with educators to create learning experiences that are rigorous and riveting for all students. Amplify creates K–8 core and supplemental curriculum\, assessment\, and intervention programs for today’s students.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/science20220316/
CATEGORIES:Science,STEM/STEAM,Student Agency and Voice,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Big Conversations with Young Children: Discussing Questions\, Worries\, and Fears
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Lauren Starnes\, Vice President of Early Childhood Education\, Primrose Schools \nSponsored by Free Spirit 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. \nIn working with young children\, we inevitably encounter unexpected—and hard-to-answer—questions. This edWebinar addresses the big adult questions children often ask\, questions that may cause us to pause\, silence the child\, or deflect the concern. The session guides you to be prepared to answer difficult questions respectfully and in ways that are developmentally appropriate with even the youngest children. We explore how to respond to big topics such as miscarriage\, domestic terror events\, the death of a classmate\, and other equally sensitive or unsettling issues. During the edWebinar we: \n\nInvestigate the tendency to silence children’s questions about difficult topics\nDiscuss appropriate ways for classroom teachers to address unexpected questions honestly and simply and to provide emotional support\nConsider how to communicate with parents about a sensitive conversation with a child\nPractice how to structure this type of conversation with a young child\nModel this approach with authentic questions and responses young children may pose on a range of challenging topics\n\nViewers come away from this presentation with strategies to guide them the moment a question is raised and in following up with children and families. \nThis recorded edWebinar benefits teachers\, school leaders\, and other professionals who work with children in preschool to third grade. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nEarly childhood education expert Dr. Lauren Starnes has completed doctoral studies in both child development and educational leadership. She currently holds the position of Vice President of Early Childhood Education for Primrose School Franchising Company\, where she supports curriculum development\, implementation\, and evaluation. Previously\, she served as the company’s executive director of professional development\, leading and facilitating instructor-led and eLearning professional development for all stakeholders in the over 420 Primrose Schools. Prior to that\, she led the early childhood education department for a private education company\, authoring their proprietary early childhood curriculum and leading professional development creation and delivery. Dr. Starnes has worked at every level of early childhood education. She has worked as a school principal for multiple schools and remains actively involved as a voice for early childhood education in various professional associations. She lives in Marietta\, Georgia\, near Atlanta. \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\, Positive Behavior\, and Student Achievement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFree Spirit is the leading publisher of learning tools that support young people’s social\, emotional\, and educational needs. We help children and teens think for themselves\, overcome challenges\, and make a difference in the world.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/studentachievement20220316/
CATEGORIES:Early Childhood Learning,PreK-K Programs
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SUMMARY:Engage Students in Hands-On STEM Exploration with No-Cost Resources from Discovery Education
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Hall Davidson\, Senior Director\, Global Learning Initiatives\, 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. \nIdentifying new ways to keep students engaged in STEM learning and providing opportunities for hands-on exploration are more important than ever. However\, accessing grade-appropriate resources that can be used to help students practice true problem solving and collaboration can be challenging. \nIn this edWebinar\, we review Discovery Education’s portfolio of STEM programs specifically designed to tap into students’ natural curiosity and to arm educators with turnkey resources to incorporate hands-on learning into any STEM lesson. Instructional materials reviewed here address a variety of science\, technology\, engineering and math topics and offer resources appropriate for grades K-12\, at all levels. Developed with our social impact partners\, these resources are available at no cost and feature standards-aligned classroom activities\, virtual field trips\, interactive experiences\, student challenges\, videos and parent resources. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nHall Davidson has worked from think tanks in Turkey to classrooms in Tennessee. A former K-12 bilingual middle school teacher\, he became a leading guru of virtual environments\, artificial intelligence\, and mobile in science education. He serves on the ISTE board and taught on two college faculties for technology in teacher education. \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 \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.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/stem20220315/
CATEGORIES:STEM/STEAM
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SUMMARY:Future-Ready Emergent Bilingual Education: 3 Factors to Improve Teacher and Student Support
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kristie Shelley\, M.Ed.\, Senior Director of Emergent Bilingual Curriculum\, Lexia® Learning; and Cynthia Peng\, MA TESOL\, Manager of Educational Content for Lexia® English Language Development\, Lexia® Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning \nWatch the RecordingRead the Article \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nStudents learning English have always faced an uphill battle. Since the pandemic\, it has been made more evident than ever that these students and their teachers need more support to establish continuity of learning. To become fully bilingual\, these students need more speaking practice\, following learning-science-proven methods. Educators need curriculum and assessment tools that integrate into their daily instruction both in-person and online\, without overloading teachers’ already full plates. \nIn this edWebinar\, emergent bilingual curriculum experts Kristie Shelley and Cynthia Peng explore how to make up for lost instructional time\, no matter where learning takes place. This can be done by ensuring the curriculum is culturally sustaining and based in learning science\, using the most effective resources available\, and developing a strong community connection to ensure well-rounded student support. \nWatch to learn how you can help support emergent bilingual students in any learning environment. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of the kindergarten through elementary grades. \nYour CE certificate for this edWebinar will include ESL/ELL as a category for your professional learning. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nKristie Shelley\, M.Ed. is the senior director of emergent bilingual curriculum at Lexia Learning. She began her education career in the classroom teaching emergent bilingual students. Throughout the past two decades\, she has served as an educational consultant training teachers all over the country\, as a co-founder of an educational company that focused solely on emergent bilinguals\, and now as the content lead for language programs at Lexia Learning. Kristie has dedicated herself to developing products and programs that honor each child’s learning journey. \n\nCynthia Peng\, MA TESOL is the manager of educational content for Lexia English Language Development. She has taught emergent bilinguals both abroad and in the U.S. For the past 10 years\, she has worked at the intersection of curriculum development and edtech\, first as a lead curriculum developer for an open-source curriculum\, then as an English language acquisition subject matter expert for an edtech startup that creates AI-operated\, open-source resource libraries. A multilingual learner herself\, Cynthia finds joy in helping learners become confidently bilingual or multilingual. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Helping ELL\, ESL\, and Bilingual Students Succeed community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \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:ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,Language Learning
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SUMMARY:Leadership Strategies to Assure Student Data Privacy: The Trusted Learning Environment Seal
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Lori Rapp\, Superintendent\, Lewisville Independent School District (TX); and Dr. Oskar Scheikl\, Superintendent\, Rockingham County Public Schools (VA)\nModerated by Linnette Attai\, Project Director\, CoSN’s Privacy Initiative and the Trusted Learning Environment Program \nThis edLeader Panel series is presented by CoSN and AASA.\nSponsored by ClassLink \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. This program may qualify for CoSN CETL® Recertification. \nAlthough the concerns and challenges around protecting student data privacy have always been important for school districts\, over the past few years these issues have risen in urgency as schools increasingly rely on digital tools for teaching\, learning and school district administration. The Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal Program is the nation’s only privacy framework designed specifically for school systems. Schools and districts that complete the process of earning the TLE Seal are able to build strong\, effective privacy programs and develop a culture of trust and transparency within the communities they serve. \nIn this edWebinar the superintendent guest panelists review five critical guidelines for ensuring data privacy in any school system’s use of technology. They also share how school leaders can make data privacy a priority across entire school systems. Each of the school districts represented by the superintendents on the panel has successfully completed the process of earning the TLE Seal. They share how they lead that process and the lessons learned along the way. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of high value to superintendents\, preK-12 school and district leaders\, aspiring school leaders\, chief technology officers\, and other information technology education leaders. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Rapp is widely recognized as a respected educational leader across the district and across the state with a 26 year career in education\, noted for not only her deep knowledge of curriculum and instruction but for her ability to lead change in a collaborative way.  Dr. Rapp served LISD as Deputy Superintendent since 2017 before her appointment as Superintendent. During her tenure in LISD administration\, Dr. Rapp led a team that accomplished remarkable milestones. She had a pivotal role in developing unique learning pathways for students\, including the establishment of LISD’s Programs of Choice\, which includes the LISD STEM Academy at the elementary and middle school levels\, the Collegiate Academy at TCHS\, robust world language programs\, the tuition-based Discovery Academy\, and more. \nOskar Scheikl was born in Salzburg\, Austria in 1966. After graduating from high school in 1985\, he enrolled in law school at the University of Salzburg. In 1992\, he moved to the United States and enrolled at James Madison University in Harrisonburg\, Virginia. He graduated with a B.S. in History in December 1994. In the fall of 1995\, he began his career as a high school social studies teacher at Broadway High School in Rockingham County. In October of 2000\, he transferred to the RCPS Central Office’s technology department. He earned an M.S. in Computer Science from JMU in 2001\, and his Ph.D. in Education from the University of Virginia in 2009. In 2011\, he was appointed Director of Information Management\, taking on the leadership of all technology operations. On April 24\, 2017\, the Rockingham County School Board appointed Oskar to the position of Division Superintendent\, effective July 1\, 2017. \nAbout the Moderator \nLinnette Attai is Project Director for CoSN’s Privacy Initiative and Trusted Learning Environment Program. As founder of the global compliance consulting firm PlayWell\, LLC\, Linnette delivers strategic advice and training\, policy development\, and technology assessments\, and builds cultures of compliance across a wide range of organizations. She also serves as Virtual Chief Privacy Officer and GDPR Data Protection Officer to select clients. Linnette is a recognized expert in the youth and education sectors and speaks nationally on data privacy matters. She is a TEDx speaker\, advisory board member for the Ithaca College Cybersecurity Program\, and author of the books\, Student Data Privacy: Building a School Compliance Program\, Protecting Student Data Privacy: Classroom Fundamentals\, and Student Data Privacy: Managing Vendor Relationships. \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \n\n CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n\n \nClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink® LaunchPad includes a library of over 6\,000 single sign-on apps and instant links to file folders at school and on Google\, Office 365\, Dropbox\, and Box cloud drives. ClassLink Roster Server easily and securely delivers class rosters to any publisher using open technology standards. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need. ClassLink is ideal for 1 to1 and BYOD initiatives.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20220314/
CATEGORIES:Data and Analytics,Leadership/Administration,Privacy and Security
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SUMMARY:Gamified Learning Any Teacher Can Do
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Brian Thomas\, Former Classroom Teacher & National Account Manager\, TCI \nSponsored by TCI \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhether it is a simple puzzle completed in solitude\, a board game on family/friend night\, or an interactive video game experience\, humans are hardwired to like games. Compelling research shows that a good game can increase learning too. Gamification within education circles has become trendy\, but it really isn’t new. Gamification also doesn’t mean it needs to be complicated and messy to maximize the benefits of gaming. \nThis edWebinar lays out the background of gamification\, provides easy and simple ways to gamify your instruction\, and showcases how TCI supports it intuitively in our cost-effective\, award-winning curricula for social studies and science. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nBrian Thomas is a former classroom teacher and current national account manager and developer at TCI. He has been with TCI since 2004. Prior to TCI\, Brian taught middle school social studies in the Lakota Local School District for 12 years near his home in Cincinnati\, OH. During that time\, he served as a department chairperson as well as Athletic Director. Brian’s education includes a B.S.Ed. from Miami University\, Oxford\, OH in secondary education – social studies (1992). He also holds an M.S.Ed. in learning design and technology from Purdue University\, Lafayette\, IN (2016). \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Game-Based Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nWe are classroom teachers and curriculum specialists committed to providing students with the best learning experience. We understand the complexities of the classroom and the importance of supporting differentiated teaching and learning. We believe TCI has the capacity to make a difference in the lives of teachers and their students.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/gaming20220314/
CATEGORIES:Game-Based Learning
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SUMMARY:How Remake Learning Days Is Creating STEAM Pathways for Families to Wonder\, Explore\, and Learn Together
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Yu-Ling Cheng\, Co-Producer\, Remake Learning Days Across America; and Jennifer Ehehalt\, Senior Education Program Manager\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWatch this edWebinar with Remake Learning Days Across America (RLDAA) Co-Producer Yu-Ling Cheng and Common Sense Education’s Jennifer Ehehalt to learn about the work of this award-winning festival and its commitment to family-engaged learning\, uplifting community and learning organizations and removing as many barriers as possible so that all kids and families feel included. \nRemake Learning Days Across America is a FREE peer network for educators and innovators in the greater Pittsburgh region. RLDAA is a family-friendly celebration of innovative experiences where youth can explore their creativity\, wonder\, and curiosity alongside the adults in their lives. This multi-day festival is designed to help parents and caregivers engage in the innovative learning that youth experience when they make\, code\, play\, design\, and tinker. With hundreds of events held in local schools\, libraries\, museums\, tech centers\, outdoor play spaces and other learning places\, families can easily participate in creative\, educational moments and possibly spark new passions. Families can choose from among such different learning themes as arts\, maker\, outdoor learning\, science\, tech\, and youth voice. Events are designed for youth of all ages and the majority of events are free. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to all educators who are interested in supporting students and families with innovative and engaging learning experiences. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nYu-Ling Cheng is the co-producer of Remake Learning Days Across America (RLDAA) and marketing director of Kidsburgh.org. Her work includes advocating for relevant and equitable learning opportunities\, providing resources that support families\, and creating compelling stories that celebrate the work happening across communities and inspire youth and families. She is also a regular Kidsburgh guest contributor for KDKA-TV. Prior to Kidsburgh and RLDAA\, Yu-Ling produced Trying Together’s UnConference professional development series for child care educators\, taught as an adjunct professor of arts marketing at Carnegie Mellon University and spent nearly a decade leading marketing and earned revenue initiatives for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Yu-Ling currently serves on the Avonworth School Board\, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust marketing advisory committee and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School committee. Yu-Ling holds degrees from The Wharton Business School (MBA\, 2009)\, New England Conservatory (MM violin\, 2002)\, and University of Washington (B.S. economics\, B.A. music\, B.M. violin\, 2000). \n  \nAs Sr. Regional Manager\, Jennifer Ehehalt designs and delivers high-quality professional development for educators across the country. She spotlights thought leaders through creating and moderating conversations on timely topics relevant to digital teaching and learning. When attending Jennifer’s edWeb sessions\, participants know they’ll leave with concrete strategies from the field including how to build a positive school culture\, how to use straightforward templates to guide challenging conversations\, and family engagement implementation ideas. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20220314/
CATEGORIES:Family and Community Engagement,STEM/STEAM,Student Achievement,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Getting the Most Out of Presenting a Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rita Ferrandino\, Innovation Consultant\, Catalyst @ Penn GSE – University of Pennsylvania\, and Founding Partner\, Arc Capital Development; Linda Winter\, President\, Winter Group; Joyce Whitby\, President\, Innovations4Education; Jane Radenhausen\, President\, J Daly Associates; and Jim McVety\, Managing Partner\, First Step Advisors\nModerated by Lisa Schmucki\, Founder\, edWeb.net \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. \nWebinars have become a very popular and successful media channel for education marketing. They are great for brand awareness\, marketing insight\, content marketing\, lead generation\, and more! Watch a dynamic panel of marketing experts who share their tips on how to make sure you’re getting the most from your webinar. Topics covered include: \n\nWhy do a webinar?\nAre you a start-up looking for recognition or an established brand with a new goal?\nReaching the right audience with topics that get the best results.\nWhat is the best way to engage the audience and hold their attention?\nWebinars are a great way to recognize and show appreciation for your experts and customers.\nA webinar needs a marketing plan for before and after the presentation.\nA webinar keeps on giving for your marketing\, professional development\, and sales team.\nAnd don’t forget\, webinars are fun!\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to industry leaders in K-12 education. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRita Ferrandino has built an international reputation as one of the most effective strategists and coalition builders in the education entrepreneurship community. She is a recognized STEM education expert\, an authority on U.S. education policy and politics\, and a leader in Future of Work strategies. Rita currently is the innovation consultant at the Catalyst @ Penn GSE Innovation Center at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. She was the lead capstone instructor at the Education Entrepreneurship Graduate Program for four years. For three years\, she was President of the Education Design Studio\, Inc. Incubator funded in collaboration with the Milken Family Foundation and University of Pennsylvania. \n \nLinda Winter received her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and her graduate degree from the University of Denver. Prior to founding Winter Group\, she worked in broadcast promotions for KRMA\, Denver’s PBS member station and then at KMGH-TV7\, a CBS affiliate in Denver. Winter Group serves companies and organizations in the K-12\, higher education\, and library sectors. The company’s portfolio includes work for many of the education market’s leading technology\, curriculum\, services\, and product development organizations. Winter Group’s team includes writers\, designers\, developers\, researchers\, and account support specialists. The firm’s services include a range of qualitative and quantitative market research services\, event production\, and a comprehensive group of branding/messaging\, advertising\, direct marketing (digital/print)\, exhibit design\, and sales support program development. \n \nJoyce Whitby is the president of Innovations4Education. She is a lifelong educator who spent over ten years teaching graduate-level courses in educational technology at Long Island University\, where\, in 1984\, she developed the T.E.A.M. program (Telecommunications\, Education\, and Multimedia). Since then\, Joyce has been in the business of educational technology with key roles in professional development\, marketing\, and sales leadership. Most notably she has developed strategic sales initiatives targeting complex and urban environments for several organizations including WICAT Systems\, Jostens Learning\, Scientific Learning\, Apple Computer\, Monarch Teaching Technologies (makers of VizZle\, an app for students with autism)\, and the education group of West Corporation (SchoolMessenger solutions). She has been an active member of SIIA for over 15 years. \n \nJane Radenhausen’s experience and proven record of accomplishment in helping companies generate new revenue streams through advertising are the key ingredients in her success as President of J Daly Associates. With a passion for excellence and exceeding expectations\, Jane’s leadership capabilities translate into building top-tier sales teams and developing sales strategies. Her can-do attitude and upbeat personality are evident in her industry relationships\, strategic partnerships and personal connections that provide the “secret sauce” to her success. Jane holds a Bachelor of Science in education from the University of Georgia. \n \nJim McVety is Managing Partner of First Step Advisors. A lifelong advocate for innovation in education\, Jim brings with him 20+ years of research and analysis experience. Jim has hosted numerous webinars\, expert panels\, and keynote presentations during his career\, and his focus is on building the capacity of service organizations to better support educators and students. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nLisa Schmucki founded edWeb.net in 2008 to provide a social network that could help educators and all professionals working in the field of education to connect and collaborate and break down the silos and traditional barriers in education. edWeb.net has become an award-winning professional learning network that serves a global community of 1 million educators. \nLisa is an education\, publishing\, and media industry veteran with 40 years’ experience in product development\, professional learning\, marketing\, and entrepreneurship. She serves on the Board of the National Coalition for Technology in Education & Training (NCTET) and the Education Research & Development Institute (ERDI). Prior to founding edWeb\, she held senior positions with Time\, Macmillan\, Peterson’s\, Films Media Group\, MKTG Services\, Acxiom\, and Achieve3000. She is a graduate of Princeton University and has a master’s degree from the Stern School of Business at NYU. \n \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the edFocus | Education Industry Network community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/edfocus20220311/
CATEGORIES:Education Marketing
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SUMMARY:Integrate SEL and Human Values with Coding and Robotics in PreK-3 Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Marina Umaschi Bers\, Professor\, DevTech Research Group\, Tufts University; and Jason Innes\, Director of Curriculum\, Training\, and Product Management\, KinderLab Robotics \nSponsored by KinderLab Robotics \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. \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Marina Umaschi Bers discusses how teaching coding\, computational thinking and robotics develops socio-emotional learning\, cultivates character\, and fosters a moral compass along with crucial technical knowledge and STEM skills. \nDr. Bers\, a leading researcher on early childhood computer science\, describes how coding should be taught as a new literacy—a way for children to express themselves and engage with the world and others. She shares examples of children and educators engaged in creative coding activities using ScratchJr and KIBO robots\, as well as: \n\nResearch on using ScratchJr and KIBO coding programs incorporating SEL\nThe use of storytelling to explore how computer science integrates the exploration of identity and human values\nThe development of logical and computational thinking to solve technical and ethical problems\nThe Palette of Virtues and its use when teaching coding and robotics\n\nThrough the language of programming\, Dr. Bers shows how it is possible for diverse groups of young learners to find points of connection\, put assumptions and stereotypes behind them\, and work together toward a common goal. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-3 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Marina Umaschi Bers is a professor at the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development at Tufts University\, with a secondary appointment in the Computer Science Department. She heads the interdisciplinary DevTech research group. Her research involves the design and study of innovative learning technologies to promote young children’s positive development. She is a pioneer in the field of early childhood technology with projects of national and international visibility. \nDr. Bers is the co-creator of the free ScratchJr programming language\, used by over 30 million children all over the world\, and the creator of the KIBO robotic kit\, which helps children learn how to code in a playful way without screens or keyboards\, using wooden blocks. She is the author of five books on the topic of education\, new technologies and children. Her newest book\, Beyond Coding: How Children Learn Human Values Through Programming\, is to be published in spring 2022 by The MIT Press. \n \nJason Innes is the director of curriculum\, training\, and product management for KinderLab Robotics. Jason leads professional development workshops for teachers learning to integrate KIBO into their curricula\, as well as the development of the standards-aligned curriculum. In addition\, he drives product development\, based on research and customer feedback. He has presented on robotics\, early coding\, and KIBO integration at numerous conferences and workshops. \n \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Coding & Robotics 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\nKinderLab Robotics is the creator of KIBO\, a screen-free robot kit based on 20 years of child development research\, where 4-7-year-olds build\, code\, decorate\, and run their own robot. KIBO has proven efficacy in helping kids learn STEAM—and getting them excited about it! Build. Art. Code. Play.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/code20220310/
CATEGORIES:Computer Science/Coding,Early Childhood Learning,Social-Emotional Learning,STEM/STEAM
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SUMMARY:Hemingway to Manga: Welcoming All Kinds of Books and Genres in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Cathlin Goulding\, Ed.D.\, Co-Director of YURI Education Project\, and Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Accessibility Advisor for It’s Lit!; Freda Lin\, Co-Director of YURI Education Project\, and Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Accessibility Advisor for It’s Lit!; KJ Vanderiet\, Associate Content Producer\, The WNET Group; and Kristina Kirtley\, Senior Producer\, Content and Youth Engagement\, The WNET Group \nSponsored by The WNET Group \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nReady to ignite your students’ love of all kinds of literature? View this edWebinar to enjoy an introduction to It’s Lit! from The WNET Group and PBS LearningMedia. It’s Lit! is a series of smart\, funny video essays from PBS Digital Studios about our favorite books and why we love to read. \nThe series covers everything from young adult fiction to War and Peace to Afrofuturism and everything in between. This series will spark interest\, engagement\, and enjoyment for your students\, and get them enthused about literature in a range of genres. The presenters introduce the series and its accompanying teacher resources\, show video clips\, and share helpful\, practical strategies for enlivening literature experiences for your students. Ready. Set. It’s Lit! \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to middle and high school teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nCathlin Goulding\, Ed.D. is the co-director of YURI Education Project. As the daughter and granddaughter of Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II\, the history and reverberations of the camps are key areas of her research\, curriculum work\, and writing. She teaches in the Adolescent Social Studies program at the City University of New York and lives in Queens. \n \nFreda Lin is the co-director of YURI Education Project and creates educational resources through an Asian American lens. This work focuses on developing curricula\, youth workshops\, and professional learning for organizations and K-12 schools. Her professional goal to transform people’s perspectives on marginalized stories began as an undergraduate of Northwestern University\, where she led a campus-wide\, community-supported movement for an Asian American Studies program. Freda was a history and leadership teacher in Chicago and San Francisco Bay Area middle and high schools\, where she implemented new curricula and diversity programs to support more equitable schooling. After leaving the teaching field\, she consulted with UC Berkeley History-Social Science Project on teacher coaching\, curricula and grants research with the Center for Asian American Media\, and social movement history tours with Freedom Lifted. Freda also served as the education program director of the nonprofit organization\, the Fred T. Korematsu Institute\, where she designed and implemented new projects and programming. \n \nKJ Vanderiet is a former educator with a passion for educational development. She is a former AmeriCorps VISTA and Peace Corps Volunteer and has worked with NYU’s Teaching and Learning Department to research and develop curricula in NYC public schools. As an associate content producer at The WNET Group\, KJ helps create resources that help teachers effectively use media in the classroom. \n \nKristina Kirtley is a senior producer in Kids’ Media and Education at WNET New York Public Media\, New York’s flagship PBS station. She creates education resources for PBS LearningMedia and manages outreach to support WNET productions like Mission US\, American Masters\, and Films BYkids. She also leads WNET’s Youth Collective\, a youth media and engagement initiative that aims to amplify youth voice and provide a platform for young people to engage in the important work of building a more ethical world. Previously\, Kristina worked for eight years as a project manager at International Cinema Education\, an NGO at the United Nations that uses film to teach students about global issues\, and she also taught high school English for five years in the Bronx as part of the New York City Teaching Fellows Program. Kristina holds a BA in English from Stanford University and MA in education from City College. \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\nThe WNET Group’s award-winning Kids’ Media and Education Team produces the PBS KIDS series\, Cyberchase\, interactive Mission US history games\, and resources for families\, teachers and caregivers. A leading public media producer for nearly 60 years\, The WNET Group presents and distributes content that fosters lifelong learning\, including multi-platform initiatives addressing poverty\, jobs\, economic opportunity\, social justice\, understanding and the environment.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20220310/
CATEGORIES:Literacy,Reading Skills,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:How Games Can Empower Deep\, Relevant Science Problem Solving
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lindsey Tropf\, M.Ed.\, Founder and CEO\, Immersed Games \nSponsored by Tyto Online \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs educators\, we all aim to empower students in deep\, relevant scientific problem solving. Meeting these goals helps develop engaged\, scientifically literate citizens\, but also aligns well with three-dimensional learning in the new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) framework. Video games can support these approaches by serving as the anchoring phenomena that students can directly engage with—and games have the power to set up meaningful types of problems that your students can use their problem solving with. \nIn this edWebinar\, we dive into some model activity examples of how games can be used for this pedagogical approach. The presenter uses Tyto Online\, a cost-effective solution that has been developed with support from National Science Foundation and Department of Education grants\, for our hands-on application. This includes seeing a model video game activity for middle school science\, analyzing how it successfully supported these goals\, and identifying how it could be expanded on with classroom instruction to strengthen learning. You will be provided resources to find games and make plans for how you can use games to support these practices in your own classroom. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nLindsey Tropf\, M.Ed. is the founder and CEO of Immersed Games. Before founding Immersed Games\, she was a doctoral candidate at the University of Florida in school psychology\, with a specialization in program evaluation and a minor in research & evaluation methodology\, and expertise in data-based decision making. With Immersed Games\, she’s led the company from founding to development of two titles\, growth of their game-based learning curriculum\, through the Intel Education Accelerator\, obtaining grants from the National Science Foundation and Department of Education\, and implementing their product into schools and districts. \n \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Game-Based Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nOur mission is to empower learners to engage in deeper learning\, solving authentic problems as they learn science. Using our game\, Tyto Online\, helps teachers deliver hands-on science learning that develops scientific problem solving and is designed for the Next Generation Science Standards.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/gaming20220310/
CATEGORIES:Game-Based Learning,Science,STEM/STEAM
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SUMMARY:Teaching for Transfer: Building Real-World Connections Through Constructive Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Barbara Andrews\, Literacy Consultant\, Benchmark Education\nModerated by Kimberly Plummer\, Director of Product Marketing\, Benchmark Education \nSponsored by Benchmark Education \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nView this edWebinar to learn how to identify effective ways to improve literacy and language skills by guiding students to apply and transfer their learning to new situations\, such as independent reading and writing\, inquiry projects\, and state tests. Barbara Andrews\, Co-author of Small-Group Reading Instruction and former multilingual teacher and administrator\, explains how to develop diverse students’ abilities to participate in collaborative academic conversations and use what they have learned in different contexts. \nThis research-based edWebinar focuses on pathways and processes that enable K-8 students\, including multilingual learners\, to build knowledge\, meet state standards\, and improve their communication and thinking skills. You learn how to: \n\nAdapt or design lessons to increase understanding\, and then show students how to apply their knowledge\nImprove students’ abilities to sustain productive academic conversations by layering ideas and information\nTeach speaking\, listening\, and metacognitive skills that enable students to learn successfully during group activities\nProvide opportunities for students to demonstrate their mastery and transfer of targeted skills and strategies\n\nThis recorded edWebinar shares proven ways to develop students who can discuss\, apply\, and transfer what they are learning\, so it is of interest to K-8 literacy and multilingual directors and specialists\, as well as principals\, instructional coaches\, teachers\, and other educators involved in literacy and language development. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nBarbara Andrews spent 27 years as a multilingual classroom educator\, instructional facilitator\, and district administrator. Her wealth of experience now helps her provide effective professional development as a senior national literacy consultant for Benchmark Education Company. In this role\, she has worked extensively with teachers across the country\, doing presentations\, on-site demonstration lessons\, and coaching. Barbara has also successfully supported school districts in the implementation of effective literacy instruction and the use of curriculum materials for multilingual learners. She contributes to the development of new instructional programs as an author and contributing editor and has written children’s books in English and in Spanish. Barbara is also the co-author of the PD Essentials professional book\, Small-Group Reading Instruction. \n\nAbout the Moderator \nKimberly Plummer spent 18 years as a classroom teacher and during her tenure served as a district mentor teacher\, coaching student teachers\, especially those from underrepresented groups. She also created professional development to promote teacher retention and served on many site and district committees\, most notably the Curriculum Innovation Committee and the Teacher Development Team for State Standards in History-Social Science. Kimberly’s classroom experience proved invaluable when she transitioned to educational publishing\, where her roles enabled her to utilize her content expertise to support districts’ implementation of instructional materials. She has been involved in the development of resources for multilingual learners across all content areas\, and she is currently the director of product marketing for ELL/ELD and Spanish for Benchmark Education Company. \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\nBenchmark Education promotes building language and literacy for life. Support for the whole child is how learning happens. At Benchmark Education\, a whole-child mindset underpins all that we do. We apply research-based approaches that strive to build equity\, access and excellence for every child\, at every distance. Learn more at www.BenchmarkEducation.com.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lang-lit20220309/
CATEGORIES:ELL/ESL Language Acquisition,English, Language Arts, Writing,Language Learning,Literacy
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SUMMARY:Spring into Summer Planning! Using a Digital Library for Reading Access\, Activities\, and Advancement for All
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lisa McManus\, US Partnership and Program Manager\, Worldreader; and Kristen Walter\, US Director of Programs\, Worldreader \nSponsored by Worldreader \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhat makes for great summer programming? What should be considered when planning literacy activities for families over the summer? Watch this edWebinar to explore these topics and learn how using a digital library can help provide consistent book access for mono and bilingual families in your summer programming. In addition to thinking through summer success\, learn how to pair engagement activities with digital books to enhance home connections and help caregivers provide ongoing literacy development. \nSchools and education organizations leave with strategies for effectively planning summer reading for families\, and with specific tools and activities for family engagement through literacy. Not only do we explore resources for placing digital books in homes\, but we also discuss best practices for driving reader engagement. Each viewer leaves with access to Worldreader’s digital library and summer family book collection. \nThe session starts with a high-level conversation on planning for summer reading practice and challenges\, then drills down into specific activities and digital books educators can send home or use in class. Watch as we “Spring into Summer Planning” in a fun and engaging way! \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK through elementary teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, ELL educators\, migrant family coordinators\, and Title 1 coordinators. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nLisa McManus is the US partnership and program manager for Worldreader in Chicago\, IL. She has spent her career teaching students kindergarten through fourth grade throughout the U.S. and coaching teachers in best practices around literacy instruction. She holds a master’s degree in reading and literacy and is part of the team developing the first monthly newsletter at Worldreader geared toward teachers\, partners\, and families. Throughout her 20 plus years in education\, she has been an active member of her community through coaching students in basketball and Girls on the Run\, as well as volunteering with Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly and Chicago Canine Rescue. In her free time\, she enjoys teaching group fitness classes and playing with her dog\, Judy. \n\nKristen Walter\, Worldreader’s Director of US Programs\, has worked in literacy education for the last 20 years. Before joining the Worldreader team\, Kristen was the director of education and partnerships for Reading In Motion and teaching and learning manager for Crayola. Kristen’s teaching career spanned over 15 years\, starting as a certified art and music instructor in NC and ending as an arts integration specialist with a focus on improving literacy development for second language learners. A leader in the classroom and beyond\, Kristen helped her school become a national Title I school\, P21 Exemplar School\, finalist in the Intel Schools of Distinction Math Award\, CCAC Crayola grant winner\, and win the National School Change Award. She has been recognized as a Yale Distinguished Music Educator and both Kristen and her fifth-grade students were invited to showcase a game design project at the first annual White House Arts Integration Fair. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Exploring eBooks for K-12 community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nWorldreader is a global nonprofit that provides access to digital books to children and families around the globe. Since 2010\, over 13 million people — using e-readers and tablets in schools and libraries\, and mobile phones worldwide — read e-books for free on their devices.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ebooks20220309/
CATEGORIES:Digital Literacy,Family and Community Engagement,Literacy
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SUMMARY:Realizing Goals: Districtwide SEL from Planning to Implementation and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Vicki Robinson\, LCSW\, Counselor and Social Worker\, Oquirrh Elementary School (UT); and McKinley Withers\, Ed.D.\, Health and Wellness Specialist\, Jordan School District (UT)\nModerated by Jessica Altounian\, Director of Marketing\, Move This World \nSponsored by Move This World \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nStudents\, families\, and educators are facing challenges that have stretched their mental health and made learning and teaching more difficult than ever. Social-emotional learning (SEL) can be a powerful way to alleviate some of the immediate stressors while also providing a framework to create better learning conditions for students. But SEL doesn’t just happen! It takes a coordinated effort from district administrators to classroom teachers and families at home. \nThe leaders of Jordan School District in Utah have been making the social-emotional wellbeing of their students and staff a priority since before the pandemic started\, and the initiatives they’ve put in place have supported students and educators through these disrupted two years. \nWatch this edWebinar featuring McKinley Withers\, Ed.D.\, Jordan School District Health and Wellness Specialist\, and Vicki Robinson\, LCSW\, Social Worker and Counselor at Oquirrh Elementary School\, as they share about their experiences with planning and implementing social-emotional learning at the district and school levels\, with strategic insights and explicit examples of practices you can bring into your own communities. In this recorded edWebinar\, you learn: \n\nKey considerations district and school leaders make when setting SEL goals and evaluating solutions\nHow to generate buy-in and proactively address pushback\nWhat districts and schools are doing to address\, support\, and strengthen the social-emotional wellbeing of students and educators\nWhat the future of SEL looks like after a tumultuous two years\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to school and district leaders of the PreK-12 levels. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nVicki Robinson\, LCSW says\, “I think the teaching of social-emotional learning skills is vital for today’s students. Practicing and using these skills can literally turn a student’s challenging circumstances into steppingstones that lead to greater resilience\, empowerment\, and a readiness to learn academic content. SEL skills increase a child’s ability to form\, recognize and maintain positive relationships.” \nVicki is currently a school social worker for a Title 1 elementary school and loving the opportunity. In past years\, she has primarily worked with students and families at risk for the State of Utah\, in private counseling\, and as a teacher specialist for their school district. \n\nMcKinley Withers\, Ed.D. has had the privilege of working as a teacher\, counselor\, and administrator. He received a bachelor’s degree in social science teaching from Brigham Young University\, a master’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in school counseling from Utah State University\, and a doctoral degree in educational leadership and policy from the University of Utah. He currently works as Jordan School District’s Health and Wellness Consultant. If you don’t find him in public schools then you’ll find him with his amazing wife and beautiful children\, running (preferably on trails)\, or trying some other outdoor hobby. Dr. Withers hopes to meet you out in his schools or out in the wild! \n\nAbout the Moderator \nJessica Altounian has been working in education for the past nine years\, with a focus on providing equitable and enriching educational opportunities to students around the world. As a classroom teacher in a public high school in New York City\, Jessica supported students with disabilities and drove initiatives to improve school culture and educational outcomes as a member of the school leadership team. Outside of the classroom\, Jessica has continued to focus on supporting communities of educators and students around the world and promoting social-emotional development in schools. \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 \nMove This World is the leading provider of social-emotional learning (SEL) multimedia experiences for PreK-12 students\, educators\, and families. Each piece of educational content is delivered through short interactive experiences and is grounded in the goal of empowering students to navigate the rapidly changing realities of their world.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20220309/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health and Wellness,Social-Emotional Learning
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SUMMARY:Impacting Student Achievement with Project-Based Learning and STEM
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Larry Zurcher\, Sustainability and STEM TOSA\, Lake Oswego School District (OR); Cath Rathbone\, STEM Lab Facilitator\, Fayetteville Academy (NC); and Marcus Diamond\, Science Teacher and SmartLab Facilitator\, Weld Central High School (CO) \nSponsored by SmartLab Learning \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. \nThe George Lucas Educational Foundation released five new studies highlighting how project-based learning (PBL) helps accelerate student learning across age groups\, multiple disciplines\, and different socio-economic statuses. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics\, STEM occupations are growing twice as fast as all others. \nView this edLeader Panel to gain insights from education leaders as they share: \n\nAn overview of the Lucas Education Research\nExamples of how to implement PBL and STEM programs\nThe gains—academic\, social\, and emotional—seen since implementing PBL and STEM\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, education technology leaders\, and STEM leaders and teachers. \n \n About the Presenters \nLarry Zurcher has been a teacher in the Lake Oswego School District since 1990. His career has ranged from being an elementary classroom teacher\, a middle school science/STEM teacher\, and then transitioning to leading STEM as a teacher on special assignment in 2016. As the STEM TOSA instructor\, Larry helped to implement the district’s Long-Range Facility Planning Committee’s recommendation to incorporate project-based learning (PBL) through developing makerspaces in seven elementary\, two middle\, and two high schools. Outside of school\, Larry enjoys spending time with family\, outdoor running\, hiking\, and being on the water. His STEM muscles are flexed by building furniture out of repurposed materials. \n \nCath Rathbone is a veteran teacher and holds an M.Ed. and an M.A. Cath has worked on two continents and taught in three different languages\, but nothing has excited her more than becoming a SmartLab facilitator. With eight years in national and international sales in corporate America\, Cath brings real-life experience to the program as well as a healthy worldview which constantly enhances the robust program she has created for M/US at Fayetteville Academy. During the summer\, Cath travels the U.S. training new facilitators. \n \nMarcus Diamond started teaching after serving in the U.S. Army for eight years where he went through an Army program called Troops to Teachers. Training soldiers and learning to teach in the Army inspired him to pursue education in civilian life. Marcus has taught physics for 15 years at a rural school where he has been the STEM facilitator for five years. He loves the STEM lab and has been teaching with project-based learning (PBL) methods for over 10 years. He lives in Keenesburg\, Colorado with his wife of 25 years and their two daughters. Marcus has a small farm where he keeps horses\, chickens\, and ducks. He is also an avid beekeeper which keeps him busy outside of school. \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\nCreated by educators\, SmartLab Learning develops comprehensive K–12 project-based learning\, STEM-focused solutions. Whether whole classroom SmartLab HQ environments or our SmartLab Rover that brings in-depth learning into individual classrooms\, our research-based solutions keep your learners engaged in hands-on\, minds-on activities that reinforce science\, technology\, engineering\, and math concepts.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/stem20220308/
CATEGORIES:Project-Based Learning,STEM/STEAM,Student Achievement
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SUMMARY:Closing the Learning Gap: High-Dosage Tutoring Support Under ESSER
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jennifer House\, Ph.D.\, President and Principal Investigator\, RedRock Reports \nSponsored by VEDAMO \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. \nHigh-dosage tutoring is an essential tool for helping students catch up and fill in gaps after two years of disruptions. The Department of Education is encouraging schools to provide up to 90 minutes a week of tutoring per student. Many schools want to provide these services themselves\, maintaining a strong link between classroom instruction and tutoring. But how can districts and schools do this with all the other post-pandemic stresses on their time and budgets? \nThis edWebinar provides educators with information and strategies on tapping into ESSER funding to provide district-led tutoring. The presentation covers the funding options to support these efforts\, how those funds can be utilized\, and insights on state-level plans where they exist. Viewers are also provided with a white paper that goes into more detail about the topics covered. \nWith the information provided\, viewers have a clear understanding of the options for setting up high-dosage tutoring\, how to access stimulus funds\, and any state-level programs and guidelines. Learn how to provide extra support to your learners with confidence. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, tutors\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Jennifer House’s work is informed by years of experience in district administration as well as industry management. At RedRock Reports\, she focuses on the impact of funding trends and execution strategies via webinars and in-person presentations. \n \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Accelerate Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nVEDAMO is an interactive virtual classroom platform with tools for collaboration\, classroom management and lesson preparation. It was purpose-built for education. Tutors across the world are using VEDAMO Virtual Classroom to deliver one-on-one and small-group lessons and to help students catch up and reach their full potential.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/accelerate20220308/
CATEGORIES:Education Funding and Purchasing,Learning Loss/Acceleration
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SUMMARY:Want to Address Learning Loss? Start by Addressing Reading!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Schauna Relue\, Ph.D.\, Director of Curriculum & Instruction\, Metropolitan School District of Steuben County (IN); and Sarah Clary\, 3rd Grade Teacher\, Pleasant Lake Elementary (IN) \nSponsored by Readable English \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nWhen Dr. Schauna Relue began her new position as Director of Curriculum & Instruction for the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County a year and a half ago\, it was obvious by looking at the data that students’ reading development had been severely impacted and that swift action was necessary to begin to catch students up. Watch this edWebinar to learn about the steps that she took to reshape reading instruction in the district. View this to: \n\nUnderstand the state of reading in our schools and what the science of reading leads us to do\nUnderstand why reading problems persist\nLearn how to carve out time to deliver training and generate a schoolwide response to the reading crisis being faced by our students whose education has been disrupted and negatively impacted\nLearn about the unique approach they took to teaching reading that allows students to quickly crack the code and have access to independently read grade-level content while still being taught to read at their instructional level\nUnderstand the process they used to get gains of one to three years in a matter of months\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK-8 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and special education directors\, coordinators\, and teachers. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Schauna Relue earned her doctorate in educational leadership from Purdue University. She started her career as an English teacher and has previously served in educational leadership roles in diverse sectors and levels\, including Director of Curriculum and Instruction at the Indiana Department of Education\, Chief Academic Officer for Goodwill Education Initiatives\, Director of Software Engagement and Strategic Partnerships for Five-Star Technology Solutions\, as well as independent consulting with many regional education and technology initiatives. Dr. Relue is currently Director of Curriculum & Instruction at the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County. \n\nSarah Clary is a third-grade teacher at Pleasant Lake Elementary. She has been teaching since 2017 in both first grade and third grade. Sarah is a graduate of Butler University with certifications in Elementary Education and Special Education. Education is a true passion of Sarah and of her family. Her mom\, brother\, sister-in-law\, and both sets of grandparents were or are teachers\, and Sarah truly believes that teaching is her calling. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Literacy and Critical Thinking community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nReadable English\, LLC brings an innovative suite of science-based products and services to the struggle against illiteracy\, a condition that diminishes the lives of some 800 million people worldwide. This number includes fully two-thirds of our nation’s K-12 students who are reading “below proficiency\,” a situation that has shown no signs of improvement for nearly 30 years. With patented technology\, coaching and professional development services\, Readable English helps schools and districts boost measured reading proficiency by offering a cutting-edge solution to the underlying causes of reading failure. The mission of this fast-growing company is to accelerate reading proficiency and combat the deeply damaging effects of illiteracy so students attain happier\, healthier lives that are more productive\, fulfilling and rewarding.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacy20220307/
CATEGORIES:Learning Loss/Acceleration,Literacy,Reading Skills
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SUMMARY:Student-Centered Creation for Successful Learning Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Stephanie Corrente\, Senior Learning Leader\, Eduscape \nSponsored by Soundtrap\, powered by Eduscape \nWatch the Recording\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nAs educators\, our goal is to support our learners as they learn and grow. We want our students to engage and experience success in learning\, but we are often challenged to adapt our practices to facilitate this. Enter students as creators. When learners create\, they can engage and connect more deeply with their learning while applying a wide range of necessary academic and career success skills. \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, viewers reflect on how they perceive student learning and success. They can then connect their vision with the positive impact students as makers have on learner success and well-being. Next\, we explore concrete examples of learning experiences where students are positioned as creators and agents in their learning. Finally\, we evaluate the skills and proficiencies that are positively impacted when students create. View this edWebinar to: \n\nLearn the characteristics of student success and learning\nRecognize the positive impact student-centered creation has on learning outcomes\nExplore learning experiences with learners as creators\nEvaluate the skills and proficiencies applied when students create\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers\, especially those who teach music\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders of the middle and high school grades. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nStephanie Corrente was an English as a second language teacher before joining Eduscape as a senior learning leader. As an educator\, she has enjoyed teaching and learning alongside every unique learner and has always made it a priority to learn and grow to be the best educator she can be. Stephanie is a Google for Education Certified Trainer. She received her graduate degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages from the New School and an undergraduate degree in linguistics with a minor in Chinese language from the College of Staten Island. She has three cats and a dog and likes studying languages\, drinking tea\, and climbing trees. \n\nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Student-Driven Learning: Project-Based Learning\, Makerspaces and more 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\nSoundtrap is a collaborative\, cloud-based recording studio. Since November 2017\, we are a part of the Spotify family. Together we want to democratize music-making and be a collective for passionate creators\, whether you already are one\, or aspire to become one. \nEduscape is the leading professional learning solutions provider to K-12 education\, with a mission to advance student outcomes by empowering and inspiring educators to rethink learning.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sdl20220307/
CATEGORIES:Project-Based Learning,Student Agency and Voice,Student Engagement and Motivation
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SUMMARY:Systems Leadership for Equity Part 1: Belonging and Support for Equity
DESCRIPTION:Presented by a Panel of Emeritus Superintendents: Dr. Donna Wright; Dr. Steve Green; Dr. Jeanette Vesely; Dr. Doug Wilson; Dr. Rick Miller; and Dr. Russell Booker\nModerated by Dr. Jennifer Ferrari\, CEO\, ERDI \nHosted by ERDI\nSponsored by ClassLink \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. \nIn the fall of 2021\, ERDI hosted a Thought Leadership Symposium on Systems Leadership for Equity where district and industry leaders and emeritus superintendents came together to address these issues\, provide insight\, and offer a way to frame conversations around equity\, access\, and diversity. \nView for a two-part edLeader Panel with members of this group who discuss the results of their work and present a series of articles that are provided during the presentation. In Part 1\, the panel discusses belonging and having courageous conversations. Belonging is the centerpiece of any education or formative experience. It gives us the “window” of opportunity we need to continue our equity work. In the current political climate\, deep divisions have made “courageous conversation” difficult\, but as educators\, we are obligated to keep trying. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to all educators and school leaders. \nRegister for Part 2 here.\nMarch 18 at 12 – 1 p.m. Eastern Time\nSystems Leadership for Equity Part 2: Stakeholder Engagement and Community Building \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nDonna Wright\, Ed.D.\, Superintendent Emeritus\, Wilson County Schools\, TN – Dr. Wright has served in many roles in her 40-plus year career as an educator. She has positively influenced the educational field as a classroom teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, assistant superintendent\, deputy director\, and prior to being named as the Superintendent of Schools for Wilson County (TN) in 2014\, served as the Deputy Superintendent in Williamson County and Knox County Schools in Tennessee. Dr. Wright earned her Doctorate in Leadership Studies from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She has been published in many educational journals\, invited to present at national and state conferences\, and served as Adjunct Professor at various institutions of higher learning. She has earned numerous awards\, including the Women of Achievement Award and the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce “Wilsonian of the Year” award in 2017. Dr. Wright was named “Superintendent of the Year” by the Professional Educators of Tennessee in 2016\, selected as the “Superintendent of the Year” for 2019 by the Mid-Cumberland Region of the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents\, and most recently named the “2020 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year” by the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents. Under Dr. Wright’s leadership\, The Center for Digital Education and The National School Board Association recognized Wilson County Schools for its innovative use of technology for three consecutive years. Although Dr. Wright retired from public education this past year\, she continues to work with colleagues and school districts throughout the state. \nStephen Green\, Ed.D.\, Superintendent Emeritus\, DeKalb County\, GA – Dr. Green was named Superintendent and CEO of the DeKalb County School District in July 2015 and led the district to achieving full accreditation and earning the highest CCRPI and graduation rates in the district’s history. Prior to this appointment\, he was Superintendent and CEO of the Kansas City Public Schools\, helping the district stave off state takeover and reach provisional accreditation. Dr. Green is the former president and CEO of Kauffman Scholars\, Inc.\, a college-access and graduation program aimed significantly at increasing the number of college graduates from Kansas City’s urban schools. Before joining Kauffman Scholars\, Inc.\, Dr. Green was the Superintendent of Community School District #28 and a Local Instructional Superintendent in Region 3 for the New York City Board of Education. Dr. Green also served as the President and Executive Director of the New Jersey Teaching and Learning Collaborative. Prior to this assignment\, Dr. Green served as the National Executive Director for The College Board. During his time in Indiana\, he served as Assistant Superintendent for the Lawrence Township Schools. He also taught undergraduate and graduate literature and composition at Indiana University\, Ball State University\, Butler University\, Muncie Central High School and his alma mater\, Pike High School. \nJeanette Vesely\, Ed.D.\, Superintendent Emeritus\, Kyrene School District\, AZ – Dr. Vesely retired in 2021 after working 43 years in a variety of educational settings—as a teacher\, principal\, principal supervisor\, executive director\, education business leader\, and assistant/deputy superintendent prior to becoming a superintendent in the Kyrene School District. Kyrene’s 26 schools are located in Phoenix\, Chandler\, Guadalupe\, Tempe\, and the Gila River Indian Reservation. Highlights of Kyrene School District accomplishments included the creation of a comprehensive school design focused on three components—academic excellence\, responsive instruction\, and student agency. Dr. Vesely was named one of Phoenix’s “Most Influential Leaders” of 2020. Prior to joining Kyrene\, Dr. Vesely served as the Deputy Superintendent for the Sunnyside Unified School District in Tucson. During her tenure in Sunnyside\, she led the development of the district’s five-year strategic plan and the opening of a new arts-integrated academy. Dr. Vesely also worked at Edison Schools and Pearson School Achievement Services as a Senior Vice President to lead the Achievement Services team responsible for school turnaround\, improving student achievement through effective instruction with aligned utilization of data. \nAs a principal in Tucson Unified School District\, Dr. Vesely was recognized as a school turnaround principal and honored by the Center for the Future of Arizona as a “Beat the Odds” high performing school. Dr. Vesely was also a former executive director of an education non-profit organization\, Community Education Partners\, charged with providing support and services to extend and enrich educational opportunities\, serving more than 20\,000 school-age children in the Tucson community annually. \nDoug Wilson\, Ed.D.\, Superintendent Emeritus\, Marana USD\, AZ – Dr. Wilson served as the Superintendent of Marana Unified School District from 2008 until his retirement in July 2020. He also served as Superintendent for the Agua Fria Union School District from 2002 to 2006. Dr. Wilson has served in a variety of leadership roles including Assistant Superintendent\, Principal\, Assistant Principal and now enjoys his time coaching current Superintendents across the U.S. Dr. Wilson was selected as the 2018 American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National Superintendent of the Year for Arizona by the Arizona School Administrators. He served on the ASBAIT Board of Trustees\, as well as the WestEd Board of Directors having been appointed by the Arizona State Board of Education. Dr. Wilson has also served in a variety of capacities throughout Arizona\, including President of the Arizona School Administrators Superintendents Division\, Arizona Interscholastic Association\, and the Arizona Coalition for Educational Excellence\, Vice President of Tucson Values Teachers Board of Directors\, and member of the YMCA Board of Directors Leadership Committee. \nRick Miller\, Ph.D.\, Ed.Sp.\, Superintendent Emeritus\, Santa Ana USD\, CA – Dr. Miller has taught at the elementary and secondary levels and has been an elementary and high school principal. Dr. Miller served for 28 years as a school district superintendent. Most recently he has served in the Santa Ana Unified School District and Riverside Unified School District. The focus of his 40-year career as a school administrator has been on school reform and improved student achievement in diverse settings. He has also co-founded a collaborative assistance program for teachers and administrators and concentrated his organizational efforts on building more collaborative structures within our school organizations. Dr. Miller currently serves on a number of state and national advisory boards including: Consortium On Reaching Excellence in Education (CORE)\, Advisory Board; Latino Film Institute\, Board of Directors; and the Lancer Educational Housing Corporation\, Board of Directors. Dr. Miller has been recognized with a number of awards including: Mike Kneale Educational Excellence in Leadership Award; Community Service Award\, Riverside NAACP; Honorary Doctorate of Letters\, California Baptist University; Champion for Justice\, Riverside County Fair Housing Council; and the 2008 Educational Leadership Award\, University Council for Educational Administration\, University of California Santa Barbara. \nRussell Booker\, Ph.D.\, Superintendent Emeritus\, Spartanburg County School District\, SC – Dr. Booker is Executive Director of Cradle to Career Network member Spartanburg Academic Movement in Spartanburg\, South Carolina. With an unwavering conviction in the power of education\, he believes our greatest hope for the future is to inspire and equip students for meaningful lives of leadership and service. \nDr. Booker served as Superintendent of Spartanburg County School District Seven\, where he directed many progressive initiatives. Most notably\, he led a total restructuring of the district\, a complete digital immersion and a bold comprehensive capital plan. Dr. Booker began his tenure at District Seven in 2010 after serving as Superintendent in York School District One for three years. \nDr. Booker serves as Vice Chair of the Liberty Fellowship Board and is a past chair of the United Way of the Piedmont. He is a South Carolina Liberty Fellow (affiliate of the Aspen Global Leadership Network) and a graduate of the Diversity Leaders Initiative and the Spartanburg Regional Fellows program. \nIn 2013\, Dr. Booker received the Whitney M. Young\, Jr. Humanitarian Award from the Urban League of the Upstate. In 2015\, Dr. Booker was named the South Carolina Superintendent of the Year by the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) and was also named Superintendent of the Year by the South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association. He is a past president of SCASA’s Superintendents’ Division. \nDr. Booker received his Bachelor of Science degree from Wingate University and his doctorate from the University of South Carolina. He and his wife\, Sheryl\, live in Spartanburg with their two sons. \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Jennifer Ferrari is the CEO and president of the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI)\, which convenes education thought leaders to collaboratively shape\, influence\, and inform the development of preK-12 education products and services. Jennifer regularly engages in national dialogue about current problems of practice and is able to validate and verify emerging trends in education. Prior to her current role\, she served as the VP and chief schools officer of an innovative education management organization nationally recognized for its trailblazing work in personalized learning. With 25 years of rich public education experience\, Jennifer has strong expertise in leadership development\, change management\, curriculum and instruction\, personalized learning\, dual language\, and strategic planning. Jennifer earned her doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Loyola University in Chicago. \n  \nLearn more about viewing the live presentation and the recording\, earning your CE certificate\, and using our new accessibility features. \nJoin the Leading for Equity community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI) we work to create a rich and meaningful forum for education leaders and solution providers to collaboratively discuss\, design\, and shape the products and services\, which support PK-12 education. 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