BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//edWeb - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://home.edweb.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for edWeb REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T170000 DTSTAMP:20211102T205934Z CREATED:20211007T175606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T205934Z UID:879394-1635868800-1635872400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Beyond Strategies: The Missing Link in Reading Comprehension DESCRIPTION:Presented by Anne Lucas\, Senior Product Manager\, Amplify Education \nSponsored by Amplify Reading \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThere is a missing link in reading comprehension—what is it? Learn about what comprehension processes are\, the gap they fill in reading comprehension\, and understand how to explicitly teach them to boost comprehension—especially for struggling readers and multilingual learners. \nThis edWebinar takes viewers through why comprehension processes—a collection of language and literacy skills that are critical for the creation of a mental model of text—are necessary for strong reading comprehension. Anne Lucas covers how all readers\, especially students struggling with language comprehension\, can benefit from instruction in comprehension processes\, such as resolving anaphora and making gap-filling inferences. Viewers leave the session with the knowledge to utilize components of these instructional methods through teacher-led and digital-based activities with their at-risk and struggling readers. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of the elementary school levels. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAs a product manager for Amplify’s supplemental programs\, Anne Lucas’s mission is to create digital reading programs that not only help students learn critical reading skills\, but also save teachers time and extend their reach in the classroom. As a former teacher and administrator\, Anne understands firsthand that classroom time is both precious and sacred\, and that any digital tool that is brought into a classroom must be an effective one. She enjoys working with teachers and students of all grade levels\, though she began her career as a kindergarten teacher\, so it will always hold a special place in her heart. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Be a Literacy Hero community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAmplify Reading is a Science of Reading-based personalized learning program for grades K-5 with captivating storylines to engage students in powerful reading instruction and practice. Whether students are learning to read fluently or sharpening close reading skills\, Amplify Reading accelerates their growth while freeing educators up to work with small groups or individual students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20211102/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211102_literacyhero-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211102T150000 DTSTAMP:20211102T185455Z CREATED:20210924T144342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T185455Z UID:786755-1635861600-1635865200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Achieving Equity Through Student Self-Advocacy DESCRIPTION:Presented by Joy Lawson Davis\, Ed.D.\, Gifted Education Practitioner\, Scholar\, Author\, and Consultant; and Deb Douglas\, M.S.\, Gifted Education Practitioner\, Author\, and Consultant \nSponsored by Free Spirit Publishing \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nWhat can you do right now to improve services and empower your students to self-advocate? When we formally identify or informally recognize gifted learners\, we also need to help them find their voices and choose their own paths to success. This edWebinar\, based on the research and lived experiences of gifted education experts\, is designed to help allies better support underrepresented gifted learners as they break through the barriers to self-advocacy and follow their dreams. \nSelf-advocacy is especially critical for students who face these obstacles: \n\nLimited family/community/school connections\nLack of opportunities\nLimited familiarity with navigating the system\nInsufficient educator training in culturally responsive practices\nInequitable instructional and support services for diverse gifted learners\nFaulty identification processes\n\nViewers: \n\nRecognize ways that the self-advocacy needs of students from special populations may differ from those of the gifted stereotype\nIdentify the barriers to self-advocacy of gifted learners from underrepresented populations\nExamine the four steps to successful self-advocacy: recognizing rights and responsibilities\, assessing and reflecting on learner profiles\, exploring options\, and connecting effectively with advocates\nDiscover ways to encourage and support the self-advocacy of gifted learners from underrepresented populations\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K–12 classroom teachers\, gifted teachers\, school counselors\, and administrators. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJoy Lawson Davis\, Ed.D.\, has over 40 years of experience in equity\, gifted education\, and cultural competency education. She is author of the award-winning Bright\, Talented & Black and co-editor of Gifted Children of Color Around the World. Along with leading professional learning workshops across the nation and the world\, Dr. Davis is also co-founder of the Jenkins Scholars program\, a national program developed to recognize highly gifted Black students. She lives near Richmond\, Virginia. \n \nDeb Douglas\, M.S.\, author of The Power of Self-Advocacy for Gifted Learners (Free Spirit Publishing\, 2018)\, consults and advocates for gifted individuals\, specializing in workshops that help students take charge of their education. She is a frequent presenter at state\, national\, and international conferences\, and a contributor to Parenting for High Potential. She lives in Madison\, Wisconsin. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \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/studentachievement20211102/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211102-studentachievement-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211101T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211101T170000 DTSTAMP:20211101T210331Z CREATED:20211005T153831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T210331Z UID:855088-1635782400-1635786000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Causes of Reading Difficulties and How to Help Students Who Have Them DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Devin Kearns\, Associate Professor\, University of Connecticut \nSponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSerious difficulty with word recognition can have pernicious consequences for students. Many students with word recognition difficulty are identified with a specific learning disability in reading\, often dyslexia. There are at least six ways to explain the nature of a child’s reading difficulty. Dyslexia is one important cause of word recognition difficulties\, but there are others. \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Devin Kearns discusses these different causes of reading difficulties and explains some confusing points and controversies related to word recognition difficulty. Then\, strategies are provided to support children with word recognition difficulties including dyslexia. These include very foundational strategies for students with very limited reading skills and more advanced strategies for students who have acquired skills for reading monosyllabic words. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDevin M. Kearns\, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut (UConn). He researches reading disabilities—including dyslexia—in school-age children. His research focuses on linking educational practice to cognitive science and neuroscience in collaboration with colleagues at Haskins Laboratories and the Brain Imaging Research Center at UConn. He and his colleagues examine the neurobiological change that occurs as students learn to read. They are also developing a new reading intervention designed to link word reading and meaning and examining how the intervention affects students’ patterns of cognitive processing. He and his colleagues are also developing and testing a game-based dyslexia screening app. Dr. Kearns has seven years of classroom experience as a teacher\, literacy coach\, and reading specialist. He continues to help schools and districts implement high-quality reading instruction—including demonstrating how to implement evidence-based reading instruction. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nHMH® brings together on-demand professional development\, students’ assessment data\, and relevant practice and instruction\, so you can teach\, learn\, and grow\, in class\, at home\, and anywhere in between. HMH® is committed to providing proven-effective solutions designed to engage\, empower\, and address the individual needs of students from Pre-K through Grade 12. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20211101/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211101_teach2read-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211101T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211101T150000 DTSTAMP:20211103T140314Z CREATED:20211021T182116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T140314Z UID:996161-1635775200-1635778800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The School Wellness Wheel: Enhancing Student Growth Through Healing and Resilience-Centered Education DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mike Ruyle\, Ed.D.\, Author and Education Consultant\, Marzano Resources \nSponsored by Marzano Resources \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nJoin the authors of the telling and timely book\, The School Wellness Wheel\, to explore the complex interplay between mastery\, culture\, and trauma in an innovative framework that has the potential to completely transform the narrative of traditional education. In this edWebinar\, viewers learn how to shift the perspective away from time-based\, curriculum-centered schools to creating resilience-centered educational models that can help take students and teachers to higher levels of learning for all. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of preK through high school levels. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMike Ruyle\, Ed.D. has served as a classroom teacher\, athletic coach\, school principal\, alternative program director\, university professor\, and educational presenter for over 30 years. He led the creation and implementation of personalized\, competency-based schools in Montana and California and is a recognized authority in the areas of assessment practice\, mindfulness in classrooms\, social justice\, culturally responsive pedagogy\, and healing-centered schooling. Dr. Ruyle’s leadership experience and dynamic presentation style have made him a sought-after national and international speaker for numerous schools\, districts\, state agencies\, and conferences. \nDr. Ruyle is the author of the book\, Leading the Evolution: How to Make Personalized Competency-Based Education a Reality\, as well as a coauthor of The New Art and Science of Classroom Assessment and Cultivating Mindfulness in the Classroom. He earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in history and English from the University of San Francisco\, as well as master’s and doctoral degrees in educational leadership from Montana State University. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Creating a Positive School Climate community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAt Marzano Resources\, we are defined by our passion for high-quality teaching and learning. Every solution we offer is based on Dr. Robert J. Marzano’s 50 years of education research and delivers best practices educators can take straight to their classrooms\, schools\, and districts. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20211101/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211101_positive-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T170000 DTSTAMP:20211103T021405Z CREATED:20211019T175114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T021405Z UID:959803-1635436800-1635440400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Attendance and Academics: Making Critical Connections DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Tommy Welch\, School Superintendent\, Office of the Superintendent\, Boston Public Schools (MA); Jennifer Lawson\, Chief Academic Officer\, Cobb County School District (GA); Helen Chan Hill\, Assistant Superintendent\, Curriculum\, Instruction and Professional Development\, Pasadena Unified School District (CA); Eric Bethel\, Instructional Superintendent\, District of Columbia Public Schools; and Dr. Monica Lee\, Senior Research Associate\, Annenberg Institute at Brown University and EveryDay Labs \nSponsored by EveryDay Labs \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edLeader Panel Learn more \nAttendance begets discovery\, exploration\, learning\, and achievement—it is the keystone of student growth and well-being. Prior to the pandemic\, one out of six students missed nearly a month of learning. Now\, data suggests students are missing more learning opportunities than ever. View this edLeader Panel of instructional leaders to learn how they are making critical connections between attendance and achievement in their districts and what strategies they’re implementing to improve both. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to preK-12 district leaders. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nTommy Welch supports elementary schools in Charlestown\, East Boston\, and the North End\, as well as two schools in the South End. His work focuses on connecting the leaders and resources within the network to provide a coherent instructional vision for all schools. Previously\, he served in a similar role supporting high schools and alternative schools in BPS. Prior to coming to BPS in 2015\, Tommy was the founding principal of a middle school and later a high school in the South Central neighborhood of Los Angeles. His classroom teaching experience focused on English learners and special education inclusion in the lower elementary grades\, as well as ESL and English at the high school level. Tommy is a graduate of Occidental College and the University of California Los Angeles and is currently a doctoral candidate at Boston College. He lives in East Boston and is a parent of two BPS students. \n \n \nJennifer Lawson currently serves as the chief academic officer for the Cobb County School District where she previously served as the assistant superintendent of teaching and learning. She leads Cobb County School District academics in 112 schools that serve approximately 107\,000 students. Prior to joining the Teaching and Learning team\, Jennifer has served as a principal in both the Cobb County Schools and Marietta City Schools. Her professional career and passion for working with children began as an elementary teacher almost 25 years ago. \nJennifer received her bachelor’s degree in science from the University of Alabama\, and her Master of Education and Specialist in Education from the University of Georgia. She is committed to serving students through innovative and engaging educational programs\, where her continued goal is to ensure every child is provided with learning opportunities and experiences that lead to a self-determined\, choice-filled life. Jennifer and her husband\, David\, live in West Cobb with their three teenage boys—John David\, Matthew and Luke. \n \nHelen Chan Hill serves as the assistant superintendent of curriculum\, instruction and professional development for the Pasadena Unified School District. She received her B.A. from UC Berkeley and her M.A.Ed. from Loyola Marymount University. This is her 21st year as an educator\, coming to PUSD via Teach For America\, and teaching at both Washington middle and elementary schools. She joined the central office as a district math coach with the PUSD Math Pipeline Project\, before moving into administration. Helen additionally serves on the board of the Association of Pasadena School Administrators and is a firm believer in supporting students\, teachers and administrators alike in lifelong learning. Her passion for education is influenced by her experience as an immigrant and English language learner herself\, resulting in her becoming a vocal proponent of public education and its potential and responsibility to serve all students. With her husband a PUSD alumnus\, and her son and daughter themselves current PUSD students\, it is her joy to see them and their classmates thrive in a positive learning environment. \n \nEric Bethel is the Instructional Superintendent for the District of Columbia Public Schools. \n \n \nDr. Monica Lee is a senior research associate at the Annenberg Institute. Her research interests include nudge experiments in education\, as well as examining non-cognitive factors such as absenteeism and social-emotional learning via a quantitative lens. Much of her role centers around management of the SFUSD-Annenberg Research Partnership\, in addition to collaborating on research projects across the Institute. \nDr. Lee holds a Ph.D. in educational policy and an M.A. in economics from Stanford University\, an Ed.M. in education policy and management from Harvard Graduate School of Education\, and a B.A. in human and organizational development from Vanderbilt University. Her background as a first-generation college student and immigrant informs her work and scholarly interests. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Leadership and Innovation community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels. \n\nWe unite behavioral science\, data science\, and evidence-based family outreach to deliver personalized messages that are proven to prevent absences district-wide. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadersplc20211028/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211028-leadersplc-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T160000 DTSTAMP:20211102T185135Z CREATED:20210910T184818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T185135Z UID:681000-1635433200-1635436800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Leveraging Micro-Credentials to Strengthen Equitable Career Pathways in Rural Communities DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rosa Redonnett\, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success and Credential Attainment\, University of Maine System; Dr. Jennifer Carroll\, Professional Learning Lead\, Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative; and Antonio Mabiala\, Adult Learner and Micro-Credentials Earner\nModerated by Brian Tinsley\, Ph.D.\, Senior Research and Communications Associate\, Adult Learning\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise\, Adult Learning \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edLeader Panel Learn more \nCan micro-credentials be used to create new pathways to social mobility for rural learners who are impacted by poverty\, particularly for Black\, Latino\, and Indigenous people? Digital Promise joins learners and leaders from the University of Maine System’s All Learning Counts Initiative and the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative to highlight preliminary findings from our ongoing research on the use of micro-credentials in rural postsecondary institutions. The conversation focuses on career pathways in K-12 education and information technology. Viewers hear directly from rural postsecondary leaders and learners to understand how they are: \n\nUsing micro-credentials for affordable\, flexible\, and meaningful skill development that leads to better opportunities and higher wages\nIncreasing efforts to prioritize social mobility for poverty-impacted communities\nDeveloping educator-industry partnerships to promote sustainable career pathways\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is intended for K-12 educators and school and district leaders\, adult education and career service providers\, higher education institutions\, employers\, and community leaders interested in leveraging micro-credentials to create real-time pathways toward social mobility for people in rural communities.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nRosa Redonnett is the associate vice chancellor for student success and credential attainment for the University of Maine System. In collaboration with the vice chancellor for academic affairs\, the associate vice chancellor provides system-wide leadership to enhance and promote student success through collaborative efforts within the University of Maine System\, with other higher education institutions\, and within the PreK-20 education community. This position provides system-wide leadership and support on furthering campus efforts specific to adult credential and degree attainment and the development and implementation of a system-wide approach to micro-credentials. Rosa is a member of the core team of MaineSpark\, Maine’s statewide attainment initiative\, specifically the Adult Promise (adult degree and credential completion) component of that work and serves as the UMS representative to the State Workforce Board. \n \n \nA former teacher and district administrator\, Dr. Jennifer Carroll currently is the personalized professional learning lead for the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC)\, which is a non-regulatory service agency in rural southeastern Kentucky. Dr. Carroll provides curriculum\, instruction\, assessment\, and professional learning support to 25 rural school districts in the service region.  She is the lead on KVEC’s work around micro-credentials which includes the development of over 20 micro-credentials as well as supporting districts in including micro-credentials as a component of clinical\, competency-based professional learning. \n \n \nAntonio Mabiala is a University of Maine System Micro-Credentials earner. He works in access control with a focus on IP video surveillance\, enterprise networking\, unified communications\, virtualization\, and storage. He also manages IT services and audio/visual. Antonio has lived in Lewiston\, ME for the last three years. \n  \n \nAbout the Moderator \nBrian Tinsley is a senior research and communications associate on the Adult Learning team at Digital Promise. He is also a developmental psychologist committed to the pursuit of educational equity across the life course. He has a particular interest in the impact of social and educational contexts on the socioeconomic plight of marginalized populations. Brian currently co-leads research on the implementation and use of micro-credentialing programs in rural communities\, as well as the development of Learning and Employment Records (LERs). Brian earned his Ph.D. in interdisciplinary studies in human development from the University of Pennsylvania. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Research and Evidence in Edtech community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nDigital Promise is a nonprofit organization that works at the intersection of researchers\, entrepreneurs\, and educators. Our vision is that all people\, at every stage of their lives\, have access to learning experiences that help them acquire the knowledge and skills they need to thrive and continuously learn in an ever-changing world. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/research20211028/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211028-research-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T150000 DTSTAMP:20211028T190341Z CREATED:20211004T191130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211028T190341Z UID:846231-1635429600-1635433200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Data Walls Reimagined: Tips and Strategies to Improve Your PLCs DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mike Cronley\, CEO and Cofounder of Class Composer \nSponsored by Class Composer \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nUsed effectively\, data walls are a powerful tool that help guide student-centered discussions to help all your students grow. Are you looking for strategies to increase the level of student-centered discussions? Are you curious about data walls and would like to know more before bringing the idea to your PLC? Are you currently using data walls\, but interested in learning new strategies to make them more effective? \nIn this edWebinar\, we examine numerous data wall strategies you can apply right away with your grade level PLC teams. Class Composer’s unique approach to data visualization are presented as a time-saving alternative to using paper-based data walls. In this edWebinar\, viewers learn: \n\nStrategies to ensure no child falls through the cracks during discussions\nWays to foster student-centered dialogue\nHow to manage the process of creating and updating data on the cards displayed on the data wall\nTools to make your data walls digital\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-8 teachers\, school and district leaders\, assessment leaders\, instructional coaches\, and MTSS and RTI coordinators.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMike Cronley is the CEO and Cofounder of Class Composer. He taught 3rd grade for 12 years near the Denver\, Colorado area. Mike is passionate about improving the ways elementary schools collect and use data to make a positive impact on the lives of students. Mike earned his undergraduate degree from the Ohio State University and his teaching certificate from the University of Colorado Denver. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Inspire Learning & Engagement community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nClass Composer is an online tool to help elementary schools make better student placement decisions. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/learning20211028/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211028_learning-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T180000 DTSTAMP:20211026T215243Z CREATED:20210908T202231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T215243Z UID:656379-1635267600-1635271200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:PLCs Reimagined: A Fresh Approach to Teacher Collaboration DESCRIPTION:Presented by Albert Morton\, Project Manager\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; and Dr. Lisa Corbin\, Instruction and Leadership Coach\, International Center for Leadership in Education\nModerated by Laura Spear\, Product Marketing Director\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nSponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAre your professional learning communities ready to navigate the latest landscape of teaching and learning\, regardless of how the new school year unfolds? \nView this edWebinar to gain ready-to-use strategies that will reinvigorate tired PLCs and create future-focused teacher communities. Learn how to create engaging spaces for educators to collaborate\, practice\, adapt\, and support each other and their students. \nIn this edWebinar\, attendees: \n\nExplore how to establish a collaborative learning community\nIdentify concrete measures of a successful PLC\nLearn how effective coaching can elevate your PLC and improve student outcomes\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and district curriculum coordinators. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAlbert Morton is a project manager on the service team with HMH. He has worked with large strategic accounts including East Baton Rouge\, San Antonio ISD\, Greenville SD\, and currently Atlanta Public Schools. He has successfully partnered with all levels of leadership in these districts and facilitated the successful implementations of HMH intervention programs. His entire teaching career has been dedicated to working with the most challenging students in the school and investing in them the tools and knowledge needed to be successful within and outside of the classroom. Albert holds a BA in marketing and a certification in middle school language arts. He is a master speaker certified in transforming school cultures and holds a professional certification in life coaching. This diverse background has equipped him to successfully merge multiple passions to support\, design\, and create impactful change in education\, business\, and his community at large. \n \nDr. Lisa Corbin\, an instruction and leadership coach with the International Center for Leadership in Education\, has been in the education field for over 26 years. Her experience includes classroom teaching in elementary and middle schools\, serving as a K-12 instructional specialist\, terms as an elementary school assistant principal and principal\, and various leadership roles at the district level in a large urban district. She has written grants\, managed multimillion-dollar budgets\, developed curricula\, and supported teachers and administrators in standards implementation\, data analysis and accountability. Dr. Corbin resides in Chesapeake\, Virginia. She is an active volunteer in her community and she enjoys reading\, writing short stories\, and traveling with her family. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nLaura Spear is a product marketing director at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt\, supporting educators with award-winning professional learning. She has over 20 years of experience in marketing and product development focused on learning and professional development solutions. Laura is a former senior product developer at Pearson K12 Assessments managing the Alan S. and Nadine Kaufman Intelligence Assessments and Keymath. Laura lives in Florida where she enjoys spending time outdoors with friends and family. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Professional Learning & Practice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nBe Remote Ready this Fall. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is with you every step of the way as you build and expand your capacity to teach remotely. Our online and on-demand resources give you choice of pace\, place and path on your continued learning journey. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/pd20211026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211026_pd-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T170000 DTSTAMP:20211101T144151Z CREATED:20210915T202626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T144151Z UID:731320-1635264000-1635267600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Math Storytelling: Our Innate Wisdom and Wholeness DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sunil Singh\, Educator\, Speaker\, Amplify Math Advisor\, Amplify Math \nSponsored by Amplify Math \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWatch this edWebinar to hear from Sunil Singh\, Amplify Math Advisor\, on how infusing math with history and storytelling allows students to see connections between math and their everyday lives. This approach to mathematics also helps students see and appreciate the relevance of the math they’re working on and can contribute to more equitable and exciting experiences for students. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to preK-12 teachers\, particularly those who teach math\, as well as school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nA high school math\, physics\, and English teacher for 19 years\, Sunil Singh has taught every grade level\, from Toronto to Switzerland. Sunil has given presentations on creative mathematics all over North America\, including The Royal Conservatory of Mathematics in Toronto and The Museum of Mathematics in New York. Sunil is the author of Pi of Life and co-author of Math Recess: Playful Learning in an Age of Disruption. His newest book\, Chasing Rabbits\, will be available in October 2021. His current work includes working as an advisor for Amplify on the K-12 core math program. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nAmplify is dedicated to collaborating with educators to create learning experiences that are rigorous and riveting for all students. Amplify creates K–12 core and supplemental curriculum\, assessment\, and intervention programs for today’s students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/math20211026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211026_math-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T160000 DTSTAMP:20211026T214830Z CREATED:20210909T175521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T214830Z UID:664716-1635260400-1635264000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Music and Movement Activities That Support Young Children's Social and Emotional Learning DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Lili M. Levinowitz\, Director of Research\, Music Together Worldwide\, and Professor Emeritus\, Rowan University\nModerated by Lisa Chouteau\, Senior Video Producer and Manager of Video Production\, Music Together Worldwide \nSponsored by Music Together \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nHealthy social-emotional development in early childhood can have a profound impact on a child’s overall development and learning. In fact\, many early childhood experts see positive social and emotional skills as paramount for school readiness and later school and life success. With the interruption of the school year and less socialization opportunities\, there is valid concern among researchers\, educators\, and parents that the COVID-19 pandemic has had—and will continue to have—a negative impact on young children’s social and emotional development. \nMusic education curriculum components not only support music development but are naturally supportive tools for social and emotional learning in early childhood. Developmentally appropriate\, participatory\, group\, and dyad music and movement activities have special characteristics that can support young children as they develop socially and emotionally\, and also support social competence and reduce stress. \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Lili M. Levinowitz reviews the important dimensions of social and emotional development and share some early research on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on young children’s social and emotional learning. She then demonstrates fun and accessible music activities that support a range of social and emotional skills\, such as cooperation\, prosocial skills\, and self-regulation\, which all contribute to social competence and positive group process in the preschool classroom. Attendees also gain strategies for extending the music making—and therefore the developmental benefits—to the home. \nAttendees leave this edWebinar with a deeper understanding of the ways in which active music making can naturally support children’s social and emotional learning during the preschool years\, as well as having experienced some new songs and music activities they can use right away in their work with children. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to preK-3 teachers.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nLili M. Levinowitz\, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus of Music Education at Rowan University. She is the co-author of the early childhood music and movement program\, Music Together\, and Director of Research for Music Together Worldwide. Dr. Levinowitz is considered a national authority on early childhood music. In addition to teaching very young children\, she presents at national and international music education and early childhood education conferences. She also presents professional development webinars to early childhood educators and the music education community. She was recently a key contributor to the NAfME (National Association for Music Education) teaching guidelines for early childhood music education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her articles appear frequently in professional journals and popular magazines. She earned her M.M. and Ph.D. from Temple University and her B.M. from Westminster Choir College. \n \nAbout the Host \nLisa Chouteau is the Music in Early Learning edWebinar series host. She is the senior video producer and manager of video production at Music Together Worldwide and holds a B.S. in business administration\, training\, and development from The College of New Jersey. Lisa is also an Emmy Award-winning television producer of public affairs and educational programming for Public Television and cable networks across the country. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Music in Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nMusic Together® is a research-based early childhood music and movement program for children from birth through kindergarten. First offered in 1987\, our award-winning music and developmentally appropriate activities have been found to raise the overall quality of children’s early learning while helping little ones develop their innate musicality. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/music20211026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211026_music-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T180000 DTSTAMP:20220224T171231Z CREATED:20210929T144356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T171231Z UID:817719-1635181200-1635184800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Why Video and Innovation are Key to Classrooms of the Future DESCRIPTION:Presented by Shaun Conway\, Manager\, Partner Solutions\, Screencastify; Sam Kary\, Founder & CEO\, New EdTech Classroom; and Kimberly Nidy\, Director of Technology\, North Canton City Schools (OH)\nModerated by Zack Blois\, Director of Marketing\, Screencastify \nSponsored by Screencastify — the world’s leading video creation software for the education industry. \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edLeader Panel Learn more \nThe diversity of the modern classroom has driven an accelerated need for schools and districts to equip teachers with powerful yet simple tools. This new level of diversity — spurred more rapidly by the pandemic — has also driven a larger need for innovation in education. \nVideo became an absolute necessity in order for K-12 teachers to be able to provide the best possible learning environment for students. Now\, more educators are discovering the value of video technology for in-person learning as teachers and students continue to return to the classroom as well as the simplicity of video as an avenue for innovation. \nJoin a panel of educators and edtech experts to learn how the role of technology\, such as video\, has evolved and will continue to do so for the modern learning environments. \nIn this edLeader Panel\, you learn: \n\nHow educators can innovate to create present and future successes\nWhy video will play a major role in every classroom environment — including in-person learning\nThe role of professional development in preparing educators for any scenario\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 district leaders\, educational/instructional technology leaders\, curriculum and instruction leaders\, and IT/security leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nPrior to joining Screencastify\, Shaun Conway was a classroom teacher and building administrator for more than 10 years. During his time in education\, Shaun worked to expand blended learning strategies and 1:1 initiatives\, while always focusing on meeting teachers and students where they are. Shaun is a Golden Apple Scholar and Distinguished Alumni from Illinois State University’s Department of History. \n \nSam Kary is the founder of New EdTech Classroom\, a startup dedicated to teaching educators how to design innovative classrooms with technology. Sam is a former classroom teacher and instructional coach of a decade who spent his early career skeptical of technology’s role in education. Now\, he works full time helping teachers learn how to use technology to design interactive\, engaging\, authentic learning experiences that cultivate 21st century skill development in the 4 Cs through his YouTube channel\, online courses\, and workshops. Sam is an ISTE Certified Educator\, National Geographic Certified Educator\, and Google Certified Trainer\, and his work has been featured in Forbes for supporting teachers during emergency distance learning. Follow him on Twitter @newedtechclass\, and take his free Teaching with Technology Starter Kit course at newedtechclassroom.com/starterkit. \n \nAfter teaching business and technology courses for 20 years\, Kimberly Nidy left the classroom and has served at the district level as an Innovation Specialist\, Director of Instruction\, and now Director of Technology. These roles have allowed her to work in the areas of defining and implementing innovative initiatives that support teaching and learning. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nZack Blois is the director of marketing at Screencastify and a former high school teacher and informal educator. After his time teaching\, he spent the last 10+ years driving strategy\, learning\, and building teams at edtech and general software companies. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the EdTech Innovators community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming programs\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nScreencastify is the world’s leading video creation software for the education industry. It allows anyone to capture\, edit and share screen videos. Over 5 million teachers and students around the world use Screencastify to flip classrooms\, build student portfolios\, capture student voice\, and create personalized assignments. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/innovation20211025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211025_innovation-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T170000 DTSTAMP:20211025T210629Z CREATED:20210830T201824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T210629Z UID:601607-1635177600-1635181200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Magic of Music and Movement in Early Childhood Education DESCRIPTION:Presented by Stephen Fite\, Children’s Artist and President\, Melody House Inc. \nSponsored by Frog Street \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThis hands-on\, participatory edWebinar brings to teachers a new perspective on using music with children. They see the connection between music and movement and the active nature of the child\, as well as how music can effectively be used to meet the cognitive\, emotional\, social and physical needs of young children. \nThe goal of the session is to reaffirm the use of music in the classroom by showing how\, when combined with movement\, it can be a vital and powerful tool in the education of children. To illustrate this\, Stephen Fite breaks music down into three essential elements—Rhythm\, Repetition\, and Melody—and discusses how each part affects us individually. When music and movement are combined\, children are more likely to participate\, but more importantly\, will retain more information for a longer period of time. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to anyone involved in early childhood education.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAs long as Stephen Fite can remember\, he has always loved music. At the young age of five\, he had big dreams of being the fifth Beatle. That whole British band thing never panned out\, but he has found something even better. He has realized his dream of playing before crowds of screaming fans—the very young variety. The bonus is that through his play he is able to touch their lives by aiding in their education. He is an award-winning musician/writer whose albums have received 18 nationally recognized honors. \nStephen has been giving workshops and keynotes since 1986 and has presented keynotes at the following conferences: Kindergarten Teachers of Texas\, Oklahoma Early Childhood Association\, DLM Summer Institute\, Southern Early Childhood Association\, Missouri AEYC\, Illinois PreK – Kindergarten Conference\, Kaleidoscope Conference\, and many more. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \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/earlychildhood20211025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211025_earlychildhood-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T160000 DTSTAMP:20211025T194947Z CREATED:20210909T203146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T194947Z UID:668473-1635174000-1635177600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Teaching About the Holocaust in an American Context DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Rebecca Erbelding\, Historian\, Levine Institute for Holocaust Education\, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum; and David Klevan\, Education Outreach Specialist\, Levine Institute for Holocaust Education\, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum \nSponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWhat does it mean to be an American\, and what should be America’s role in the world? These questions are as old as the Republic. They are revisited by each generation\, especially in times of crisis. Learn how an examination of Americans’ responses to the Holocaust can help students analyze and evaluate longstanding national arguments about America’s commitment to democratic norms\, immigration and refugees\, and how individuals\, groups\, and the government should respond to the threat of genocide abroad. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn how teachers can use materials produced by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to integrate teaching about Americans and the Holocaust across disciplines using primary sources to investigate evolving American attitudes and behaviors and reinforce issue relevancy for students. \nThis session features several free Museum teacher resources and a document-based inquiry activity developed by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in association with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to high school teachers\, school and district leaders\, and social studies curriculum coordinators.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Rebecca Erbelding has been a historian\, curator\, and archivist at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for the past 18 years and served as the lead historian on the Museum’s special exhibition\, Americans and the Holocaust. She holds a Ph.D. in American history from George Mason University. Her first book\, Rescue Board: The Untold Story of America’s Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe (Doubleday\, 2018)\, won the National Jewish Book Award for excellence in writing based on archival research. \n \nDavid Klevan develops programs and educational resources for a diverse group of audiences at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. He specializes in experiential learning in online and digital learning environments\, the most recent which have been the Museum’s citizen history project\, History Unfolded: US Newspapers and the Holocaust\, and the virtual field trip\, The Holocaust: History and Memory. In addition\, David oversaw development of the Museum’s first mobile app\, and played a critical role developing and implementing the Museum’s flagship partnership programs with law enforcement officers and Washington\, D.C. area schools. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the K-12 Social Studies and Civics: Educating Tomorrow’s Citizens 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 \nHMH’s K-12 social studies solutions inspire students and educators with quality\, interactive teaching and learning experiences. Whether instruction is remote\, blended\, or on-site\, HMH social studies solutions connect core instruction\, assessments\, advanced placement and electives\, and on-demand professional learning\, all accessible through a single learning platform. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/socialstudies20211025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/Untitled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T170000 DTSTAMP:20211021T205510Z CREATED:20210930T150832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T205510Z UID:829161-1634832000-1634835600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Inspire Students to Make Healthy Choices with No-Cost Resources to Support Overall Wellness DESCRIPTION:Presented by Hall Davidson\, Senior Director\, Global Learning Initiatives\, Discovery Education \nSponsored by Discovery Education \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nThe overall health and wellness of students is a focus for educators at all levels\, including teachers\, counselors\, and administrators. However\, accessing resources that can be used to foster critical conversations and support the whole child can be challenging. In this edWebinar\, we review Discovery Education’s portfolio of social impact programs specifically designed to help educators meet students’ wellness needs through engaging resources\, appropriate for all grade levels. Instructional materials reviewed here address social-emotional learning\, health and wellness\, substance misuse prevention and community engagement. Developed with our social impact partners\, these resources are available at no cost and feature classroom activities\, virtual field trips\, interactive websites\, videos\, and parent resources. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to kindergarten through high school teachers\, librarians\, and school 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 \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the School Health & Safety community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\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/schoolsafety20211021/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211021_schoolsafety-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T150000 DTSTAMP:20211021T200343Z CREATED:20210813T202150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T200343Z UID:496967-1634824800-1634828400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Climbing the Ladder of Reading: Effective\, Engaging\, and FUN Instruction for All! DESCRIPTION:Presented by Nancy Young\, M.Ed.\, Reading/Spelling/Writing Specialist\, Nancy Young Educational Consulting\nModerated by Terrie Noland\, Ph.D.\, CALP\, Vice President\, Educator Initiatives\, Learning Ally \nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nAs more and more schools shift their teaching of reading\, spelling\, and writing to encompass the components of structured literacy\, educators need to be able to provide instruction taking into consideration the wide range of skill mastery within most classrooms. \nJoin this recorded edWebinar to learn about various approaches to differentiation that effectively address the needs of students who are mastering foundational skills as well as those students who are more advanced. Discover new ways to teach\, practice\, and provide enrichment that are intellectually engaging and FUN! Get ready to get up out of your chair and laugh as you experience how movements aligned to code-based concepts can be woven into lessons—or any time of the day. \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, viewers: \n\nLearn about Nancy Young’s Ladder of Reading\nReview the essential components of structured literacy\nLook at different ways of grouping students (including readiness and interest)\nDiscover how physical activity can be woven into code-based instruction and practice\nConsider the needs of students with the exceptionalities of dyslexia\, ADHD\, and giftedness\n\nThis recorded edWebinar is of interest to PreK through grade 4 classroom teachers\, reading specialists\, gifted specialists\, special educators\, and learning support assistants.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nNancy Young\, M.Ed. is an experienced educator with extensive knowledge of science-based approaches to teaching reading\, spelling\, and writing. Her areas of specialty include dyslexia\, giftedness\, and ADHD. Nancy’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Education degree in elementary education and a Master of Education degree in special education. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Education degree\, focusing on the needs of twice-exceptional students (gifted and dyslexia). Based in British Columbia\, Canada\, Nancy consults for schools and districts and supports individual 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. Her website is www.nancyyoung.ca \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 \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \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. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20211021/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211021_readers-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T200000 DTSTAMP:20211021T003249Z CREATED:20210923T200859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T003249Z UID:783690-1634756400-1634760000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Using Discourse and Math Performance Tasks to Improve Learning Outcomes DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jay Meadows\, MAT\, Chief Education Officer and Chief Executive Officer\, Exemplars; and Suzanne Hood\, M.Ed.\, Independent Math Consultant\, K-5\nModerated by Jim McVety\, Managing Partner\, First Step Advisors\, and Senior Advisor\, Exemplars \nSponsored by Exemplars \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nTo inspire deep learning\, curiosity and a love for mathematics\, educators have to find ways to get students talking about mathematics. In short – we need students to make some noise! \nThis edWebinar explores five practices teachers can use to facilitate rich discussions in the classroom: anticipating\, monitoring\, selecting\, sequencing\, and connecting. \nAlong the way\, we look at how performance tasks serve as the perfect complement to math discussions\, why developing strategies is as important as finding answers\, and specific tools teachers can use to foster engaging\, productive math discussions. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of kindergarten through middle school levels.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJay Meadows serves as Exemplars’ Chief Education Officer and Chief Executive Officer. He is a former middle school math and science teacher and has been working in education for more than two decades. Jay holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Vermont. In addition to his dual role as CEO\, Jay is one of Exemplars’ primary performance task writers and professional development consultants for the middle level. Leading sessions throughout the United States\, he works with teachers to integrate performance tasks into their curricula. Through Exemplars\, Jay dreams of teaching a generation of kids to become effective problem solvers. Prior to his career in education\, Jay coordinated delegations from the former Soviet Union through U.S. State Department grants. He has also worked alongside a number of international non-profits and is a former Peace Corps volunteer. \n \n \nSuzanne Hood has been a professional mathematics educator for more than 22 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education from the State University of West Georgia. Married to her childhood sweetheart\, Suzanne was born and raised in Atlanta and currently resides in Flowery Branch\, GA. \nSuzanne has worked as a classroom teacher to support students as they navigate the problem-solving process in Grades K-5. As a Mathematics Instructional Coach\, she began supporting teachers 12 years ago in a rural school\, where she conducted a longitudinal study using Exemplars tasks. The study concluded that CoGAT scores can increase when students are taught to think about complex problems and are guided by educators who use formative assessment to inform instructional decisions. Suzanne was awarded the recognition of Master Teacher in Coaching as a result of this work. \n \nAbout the Moderator \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 \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Building Math Proficiency 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 \nExemplars provides performance tasks\, rubrics\, and student anchor papers for schools and districts in Math\, Science\, and Writing. Our performance material engages students and promotes reasoning\, communication\, and higher-order thinking. Performance tasks are classroom-tested and may be used for assessment\, instruction\, and professional development. Exemplars’ supplemental resources are research-based and designed to meet state\, national\, and Common Core standards. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mathskills20211020/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211020_mathskills-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T160000 DTSTAMP:20211021T003326Z CREATED:20210908T170917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T003326Z UID:652394-1634742000-1634745600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Leadership Strategies for Early Dyslexia Identification and Intervention DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Suzanne Jimenez\, Director\, Academic Planning and Analytics\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt\nModerated by Tyler Schlagenhauf\, Senior Product Marketing Manager\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nSponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nStudents who don’t achieve reading proficiency by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school. Those with dyslexia face far greater obstacles than their classmates as they strive to build literacy skills. How can education leaders identify students with dyslexia and address their needs? \nJoin Dr. Suzanne Jimenez\, award-winning educator and administrator\, for an informative\, insightful\, and empowering discussion about early dyslexia screening. By viewing this recorded edWebinar\, you walk away with effective leadership strategies for early dyslexia identification and intervention. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of the elementary school levels. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Suzanne Jimenez is Director of Academic Planning and Analytics at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Previously\, Dr. Jimenez served in Virginia Public Schools and the American School System in Brazil for a combined 31 years in the roles of teacher\, principal\, supervisor of elementary education\, director of student services\, and director of special education. She also served as an adjunct professor at George Mason University in special education for nearly ten years in the College of Education and Human Development. She received the Award of Outstanding Leadership from the Virginia Council of Administrators of Special Education and the Arlington Distinguished Leader Award for her role in leading innovation and change. Dr. Jimenez received a doctoral degree from The George Washington University. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nTyler Schlagenhauf is a senior product marketing manager at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. He is a former Sr. professional services consultant at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and prior to that taught elementary school in Alaska for seven years. He received his master’s degree in education administration with an emphasis on organizational leadership. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Literacy and Critical Thinking community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nHMH® brings together on-demand professional development\, students’ assessment data\, and relevant practice and instruction\, so you can teach\, learn\, and grow\, in class\, at home\, and anywhere in between. HMH® is committed to providing proven-effective solutions designed to engage\, empower\, and address the individual needs of students from Pre-K through Grade 12. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacy20211020/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211020_literacy-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T140000 DTSTAMP:20211022T161133Z CREATED:20210817T123516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T161133Z UID:511843-1634731200-1634738400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Speak Up 2021 Congressional Briefing: Release of the National Research Findings DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Julie A. Evans\, Chief Executive Officer\, Project Tomorrow; Christina Fleming\, Chief Marketing Officer\, Blackboard; Dr. Daniel A. Domenech\, Executive Director\, AASA\, The School Superintendents Association; and a panel of K-12 students \nSponsored by Project Tomorrow \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edLeader Panel Learn more \nAmerican education has been forever changed by the events of the past two years. Beyond the obvious changes in school formats\, there is also a new awareness in our schools and communities about the critical need to address inequities in education. This awareness is driving discussions about the quality of students’ learning experiences\, their engagement in school\, and how well we are preparing all students for future success beyond the classroom. \nIn this year’s annual Speak Up Congressional Briefing\, we share the latest research findings on student engagement and self-empowerment in learning today\, and where opportunities exist to create more equitable learning experiences for all students. Of special note will be the focus on how the changes over the past two years have impacted our students and what that means for their future success. \nThe 2021 Speak Up Congressional Briefing is a virtual event again this year enabling participation by a wider audience of K-12 education stakeholders. The research data comes to life with a panel of students from around the country. The student panel includes a 7th grader from Albemarle County Public Schools\, VA; an 11th grader from Arrowhead Union High School District\, WI; an 11th grader from Buffalo Public Schools\, NY; and a 12th grader from San Marcos Unified School District\, CA. They will respond to the findings and provide their own recommendations for improving American education. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel will be of interest to school and district leaders\, teachers\, librarians\, policymakers\, and all who are interested in the potential of student ideas to improve education. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Julie A. Evans is the CEO of Project Tomorrow and the founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project. She serves as the chief researcher on the Speak Up Project as well as leading research efforts on the impact of innovative learning models and interventions in both K-12 and higher education. As a national thought leader and influencer\, Dr. Evans leverages her career experiences as a tech entrepreneur and nonprofit leader to stimulate new discussions within the education ecosystem. She is a graduate of Brown University and earned her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of California\, San Diego. Dr. Evans serves on several boards and advisory councils and is a frequent speaker and writer on digital learning. She was named in 2020 as the winner of EdTech Digest’s National Leader award. Dr. Evans is the longest-serving woman executive in the education technology nonprofit sector. \n \n \nChristina Fleming is the Chief Marketing Officer at Blackboard. In her role as CMO\, Christina is focused on communicating and representing Blackboard’s mission to advance learning. Her team oversees all aspects of product marketing\, brand\, communications\, and go-to-market strategies on behalf of Blackboard. \nPrior to becoming CMO\, Christina was responsible for the management of Blackboard’s education technology portfolio designed for K-12. In this role\, she was responsible for managing the product roadmap\, the overall K-12 P&L\, as well as the K-12 marketing strategy and client communications. Prior to joining the K-12 team\, Christina was responsible for building and leading the Marketing and Enrollment Services division within Blackboard Success Services. In this capacity\, Christina led consulting initiatives offering strategic marketing and enrollment planning services to Higher Education clients. She also previously served as the Sr. Director of Brand Strategy and Creative at Blackboard. \nPrior to Blackboard\, Christina spent 12 years in various marketing roles working in telecommunications. Christina has a bachelor’s in business with a concentration in marketing from The University of Notre Dame. She lives in Maryland. \n \n \nDr. Daniel A. Domenech has served as Executive Director of AASA\, The School Superintendents Association since July 2008. Dr. Domenech has more than 36 years of experience in public education\, 27 of those years served as a school superintendent. \nPrior to joining AASA\, Dr. Domenech served as Senior Vice President for National Urban Markets with McGraw-Hill Education. In this role\, he was responsible for building strong relationships with large school districts nationwide. \nPrior to his position at McGraw-Hill\, Dr. Domenech served for seven years as Superintendent of the Fairfax County Public Schools (VA)\, the 12th largest school system in the nation with 168\,000 students. \nDr. Domenech\, an AASA member since 1979\, served as President of AASA from July 1998 to June 1999. He is also a past president of the New York State Council of School Superintendents\, the Suffolk County Superintendents Association\, and the Suffolk County Organization for Promotion of Education. He was the first president and co-founder of the New York State Association for Bilingual Education. \nIn addition\, Dr. Domenech has served on the U.S. Department of Education’s National Assessment Governing Board\, the advisory board for the Department of Defense Schools\, the board of directors of the Association for the Advancement of International Education\, the Board of Overseers for the Baldrige Award and the boards of the Institute for Educational Leadership\, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards\, Sea Research Foundation\, and Education Policy Institute. Currently\, he serves on the boards of the Learning First Alliance\, National Student Clearinghouse\, Center for Naval Analyses\, Horace Mann Educators Corporation\, ACT\, and USAC\, and as Board Chair for Communities in Schools of Virginia. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the 21st Century Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming programs\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\nProject Tomorrow is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure that today’s students are well-prepared to become tomorrow’s leaders\, innovators and engaged citizens of the world. We support that mission with programs and research that focus on innovation and new learning models in the K-12 classroom\, including through the effective use of technology. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/21c20211020/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211020_21c-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T180000 DTSTAMP:20211019T220516Z CREATED:20210730T202705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T220516Z UID:407151-1634662800-1634666400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Establishing a Culture of Figuring Out in Your Next Generation Science Classroom DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rebecca Abbott\, Professional Learning Lead\, University of California Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science \nSponsored by Amplify Science \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, explore ways to cultivate curiosity and value student voice while utilizing the structures and content from phenomena-based\, literacy-rich science curricula designed for the Next Generation Science Standards. Watch Rebecca Abbott\, Professional Learning Lead from UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science\, to consider how to elevate your science implementation by establishing a culture of figuring out. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to kindergarten through middle school 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 nine 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 \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \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/science20211019/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211019_Science-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T150000 DTSTAMP:20211019T190617Z CREATED:20210901T203738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T190617Z UID:627437-1634652000-1634655600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Ensuring Success for Students with Dyslexia: Identification and Intervention DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Rachel Brown\, Senior Research Associate\, Illuminate Education\, Inc.; and Dr. Laura Boynton Hauerwas\, Professor\, Providence College \nSponsored by Illuminate Education \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nLaws that ensure screening and early identification of dyslexia are a good first step for helping students become strong readers\, but what happens next? All educators\, not just special education teachers\, have a role in providing instruction to support reading success for all students. \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, Drs. Rachel Brown and Laura Boynton Hauerwas discuss: \n\nDyslexia as a specific learning disability (SLD)\nComprehensive assessment practices to identify students with dyslexia\, including signs to look for in reading performance and assessment data\nHow educators can participate in school-based identification of dyslexia as an SLD using reliable measurement tools\nUsing instructional practices based on the science of reading\, including structured literacy\, to teach students with dyslexia\n\nThere is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to supporting students with reading challenges. This session provides practical advice and insight so you can help all students become strong readers this school year. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, school counselors\, and school psychologists. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Rachel Brown began her career as a middle school social studies teacher. She quickly learned that many of her students could not read well enough to understand assigned texts. This led Dr. Brown to earn certification as a special educator. Having learned that special education was not the answer to all students’ learning challenges\, she earned her Ph.D. in school psychology and special education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2000. She was a faculty member in educational and school psychology at the University of Southern Maine for 16 years and then joined FastBridge Learning where she currently serves as a senior research associate. Dr. Brown now teaches in the special education department at the University of Southern Maine. Her research focuses on effective reading instruction and assessment within a Multi-Tiered System of Support. \n \nDr. Laura Boynton Hauerwas is a professor of elementary/special education at Providence College. She completed her professional training at Northwestern University\, Learning Disabilities Program\, with a doctorate in communication sciences and disorders. Her research focuses on language and learning\, particularly for multilingual students and those with reading/spelling disabilities. She is one of the co-authors on the RI RTI-Specific Learning Disability Guidance (2010) and published several research papers on specific learning disability (SLD) policies. She has provided leadership on Rhode Island Learning Disabilities task forces for the past 15 years as well as professional development related to Multi-Tier Systems of Support. Additionally\, she researches teacher preparation for culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms with a focus on international teaching experiences and critical global learning pedagogy. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nIlluminate Education partners with K-12 educators to equip them with data to serve the whole child and reach new levels of student performance. Our solution brings together holistic data and collaborative tools and puts them in the hands of educators. Illuminate supports over 17 million students and 5200 districts/schools. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20211019/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211019_assessment-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211018T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211018T180000 DTSTAMP:20211022T124823Z CREATED:20211004T173304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T124823Z UID:844832-1634576400-1634580000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How Virtual Reality Can Transform Your Classroom by Empowering Educators and Inspiring Students DESCRIPTION:Presented by Brian Moynihan\, Global Education Solutions Manager\, Lenovo; and Becky Lane\, Ph.D.\, Associate Director of Innovative Technologies\, Ithaca College\nModerated by Shayla Rexrode\, Global Education Solutions Manager\, Lenovo \nSponsored by Lenovo who is focused on inspiring and empowering the future of learning. \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nVirtual reality (VR) is a transformative technology that can inspire students and empower educators to take their teaching to the next level. VR has also been shown to lead to better outcomes such as greater engagement of students\, increased focus on learning material\, and better retention of information. This recorded edWebinar shows you how to make VR work in your classroom\, giving an overview of the technology\, tips and techniques\, and lessons learned from years of real-world implementations in both K-12 and higher education settings. \nViewers will learn how to: \n\nGet started teaching with VR and learn about the benefits VR can bring to your classroom\nDeploy a Mobile Device Management system to easily manage a fleet of VR headsets\nCreate VR content with tools like Uptale\, A-Frame\, and Mozilla Hubs\nLeverage tools like Veative as content for teaching STEM\nAssess immersive learning experiences\n\nIn this recorded edWebinar\, Lenovo is providing guidance on VR solutions in education. Lenovo is the creator of VR Classroom\, a combination of hardware\, software\, and services to drive new learning opportunities and skills for students. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 and higher education teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, and education technology leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nBrian Moynihan\, MBA\, MSIS\, MA is the global education solutions manager at Lenovo leading VR Classroom. He is a strong advocate of augmented and virtual reality to raise the bar for educational insight and mastery in higher education\, K-12\, and in other settings. He founded the AR/VR-related groups for faculty\, for students\, and for everyone at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. \n \nBecky Lane\, Ph.D. is the associate director of innovative technologies at Ithaca College and leads the Center for Creative Technology\, an open and collaborative resource where students can create and experience innovative digital and physical content\, including AR/VR. In partnership with Lenovo’s Education team\, she is running a “Teach the Teachers” pilot program using Lenovo’s VRS3 headset and the ThinkReality platform to show aspiring K-12 teachers how immersive media can supplement and surpass traditional media applications in teaching and learning. \n \n \nAbout the Moderator \nShayla Rexrode has been an avid educator for over 20 years. She began her career as a classroom teacher and later as a district administrator in a large urban school district. She has also been an education consultant with SMART Technologies and a partnership manager with Discovery Education. Just prior to joining Lenovo\, she was a senior research scholar at the Friday Institute where she researched\, designed\, and implemented professional learning for educators and educational leaders. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Technology in Schools community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLenovo delivers built-for-education solutions designed to enable safe\, accessible learning for all. We empower teachers and learners with rugged\, secure\, manageable devices and engaging content to spark imagination and discovery in any learning environment. And we accelerate an exciting future with continuous innovation that anticipates and meets tomorrow’s challenges. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/technology20211018/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211018_technology-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T180000 DTSTAMP:20211014T220052Z CREATED:20210914T183951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T220052Z UID:714136-1634230800-1634234400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Teen Vaping Prevention and Tools to Quit: Classroom-Ready Resources DESCRIPTION:Presented by Amy Taylor\, Chief of Community Engagement\, Truth Initiative; and Jay Matthews\, Community Impact Specialist\, EVERFI\nModerated by Jessie Fox\, M.Ed.\, Director of K12 Community Engagement\, EVERFI \nSponsored by EVERFI \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nYouth e-cigarette use remains at epidemic levels in the United States. New data from the 2020 National Youth Tobacco Survey show that one in five high school students (19.6%) and one in 20 middle school students (4.7%)—that’s nearly 3.6 million young people—reported using e-cigarettes. The scale of the problem is clear\, and the science of addiction points to it getting worse\, not better. \nWatch Amy Taylor\, Chief of Community Engagement from the Truth Initiative\, along with Jay Matthews\, Community Impact Specialist at EVERFI\, and Jessie Fox\, Director of K12 Community Engagement at EVERFI\, for a special release edWebinar on the topic of teen vaping. Educators will leave this recorded session armed with actionable strategies to create opportunities for impactful conversations about the dangers of vaping and the addictive powers of nicotine. \nViewers will gain free access to Vaping: Know the truth\, a prevention-forward digital learning experience that gives today’s students core knowledge around e-cigarettes and offers resources to help young people quit if they already vape\, as well as a Red Ribbon Week Toolkit with additional free resources focused on student mental health and prevention. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers\, especially health\, advisory\, and PE teachers\, school and district leaders\, and counselors. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAmy Taylor leads the community and youth engagement team at Truth Initiative and has more than two decades of experience in public health advocacy and education\, with a background leading successful advocacy campaigns by engaging and mobilizing advocates and building coalitions. Her experience and leadership in movement building are expanding the reach of Truth Initiative’s youth leadership and community programs and her success working with nontraditional partners is fostering change in communities most impacted by tobacco use. Amy previously worked with political and public affairs consulting firms with a focus on legislative affairs and government relations\, and as a researcher with the nonprofit Center for Responsive Politics. \n \nJay Matthews has worked in education for over 10 years as a PreK lead teacher\, scholarship advisor/financial aid officer\, undergraduate instructor and 4H cooperative extension agent. She’s a three-time Auburn University graduate (bachelor’s in mass communication ‘09\, M.Ed. in instructional technology ‘13\, and Ed.S. in adult education ‘15). Fun fact: she happens to be the ultimate crafter/DIY’er. As EVERFI’s Community Impact Specialist\, Jay supports educator groups with free resources\, easy-to-implement classroom ideas\, and lifelong connections. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nJessie Fox\, M.Ed. has been in education for the past 13 years as both a teacher and a coach. She now works as EVERFI’s Director of K12 Community Engagement from her home base in Portland\, Oregon\, where she connects educator communities with relevant\, no-cost resources for their classrooms. Jessie is thrilled to bring educators together around a common goal of gifting students with real-world skills\, and provides free access to engaging content around diversity\, equity and inclusion\, digital wellness\, STEM\, health and wellness\, social-emotional learning\, and financial literacy. Jessie also hosts free bi-weekly webinars\, along with EVERFI’s free flagship summer educator conference\, LearnOn. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the School Health & Safety community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nFrom grade school through retirement\, EVERFI’s free digital education curriculums empower learners of all ages to make safe\, smart and informed decisions. We bring together the public and private sectors so K-12 teachers can equip today’s learners with the skills they need to become tomorrow’s leaders. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/schoolsafety20211014/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211014_schoolsafety-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T160000 DTSTAMP:20211018T141207Z CREATED:20210913T203253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T141207Z UID:703836-1634223600-1634227200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Incorporating SEL for Student-Centered\, Equity-Focused Education DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. David Schuler\, Superintendent\, High School District 214 (IL); Vanessa Buitrago\, Principal\, School of Engineering and Sciences\, Sacramento City Unified School District (CA); and Jennifer Wells\, Social-Emotional Learning and Student Development Coordinator\, Round Lake Area School District (IL)\nModerated by Jessica Berlinski\, Director of K-12\, Ripple Effects; and Takeru Nagayoshi\, Panorama Education Professional Learning Director of Community Events and 2020 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year \nSponsored by Ripple Effects & Panorama Education \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThe National Commission on Student-Centered\, Equity-Focused Education—a collective of superintendents\, as well as thought leaders in education\, community and philanthropy convened by AASA\, The School Superintendents Association—recently released their vision for how education must change to improve outcomes for ALL learners. \nWatch Commission member 2018 Illinois and National Superintendent of the Year and High School District 214 Superintendent\, Dr. David Schuler\, as he outlines this critically important redesign work. Sacramento City USD Principal\, Vanessa Buitrago\, and Round Lake Area School District SEL and Student Development Coordinator\, Jennifer Wells\, also share how their current work in SEL is helping them move closer to educational equity and realizing this vision. \nThe presenters share: \n\nThe three essential components of systemic redesign\nHow to achieve a relationships-based culture that is whole-learner focused and future driven\nWhat a social-emotional and cognitive growth model is\, and the role of data\, planning\, learning and evidence of learning\nThe role of student-directed\, adaptive programs in meeting every student’s unique SEL needs\nWhy and how to begin to unlock resources in the areas of MTSS\, early education\, creating a diverse educator pipeline and tech access for all\n\nSchool and district administrators will learn concrete steps they can take now to better meet each student’s unique needs\, as well as how to use real-time data and innovative tools to improve culture and climate\, academics\, and behavior. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to superintendents\, school and district leaders of preK through high school grade levels\, and those involved in social-emotional learning and equity work. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. David Schuler is the 2018 Illinois and National Superintendent of the Year. Known for his ability to inspire and build leaders\, he spearheaded Redefining Ready!\, the national movement to redefine what it means for students to be college\, career and life ready while serving as the 2015-2016 President of AASA\, The School Superintendents Association. Dr. Schuler has served 21 years as a superintendent\, 16 of them currently leading High School District 214\, Illinois’ largest high school district. There\, he’s led the development of an innovative instructional philosophy around personalized learning experiences focused on career pathways\, early college credit\, and industry credentials that enable students to discover their futures while still in high school. Dr. Schuler earned his bachelor’s degree from Carroll University and his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Follow Dr. Schuler on Twitter @D214_Supt. \n \n \nVanessa Buitrago has worked in education for 15 years\, with her first two years as a political science instructor at San Diego State University. In 2008\, she joined the Sacramento City Unified School District team where she proudly served the students\, families\, and staff for 13 years in various capacities: special education teacher\, WASC and site instruction coordinator at Rosemont High School\, special education supervisor\, assistant principal at John F. Kennedy High School\, and principal at School of Engineering and Sciences (SES). \nVanessa has been fortunate to have a team at SES that values meaningful professional development designed to address trauma-informed practices and social-emotional learning. By establishing that addressing the social-emotional needs of every student in a safe and supportive school setting is a priority\, they have been able to focus attention and resources on achieving that goal. Coincidentally\, although it is in the interest of the students that they commit to this work\, they are not the only ones who benefit; the staff members walk away each day with a better understanding of themselves\, the general human condition\, and the population they serve. \n \n \nJennifer Wells serves as the social-emotional learning and student development coordinator at Round Lake Area School District in Illinois. In her role\, she supports the district’s mission to cultivate resourceful\, resilient citizens by teaching social and emotional learning skills in a nurturing academic environment. \n  \n \nAbout the Moderators \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 \nTakeru Nagayoshi was named the 2020 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year for his work as an advanced placement English teacher at New Bedford High School and is among five educators chosen to receive the NEA Foundation’s Horace Mann Awards for Teaching Excellence. Takeru currently leads Panorama Education’s professional learning community events that reach an audience of over 10\,000 educators and leaders. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \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.) \n \nWith research-backed surveys and a leading MTSS platform\, Panorama Education partners with K-12 schools and districts across the country to act on data about social-emotional learning\, academic outcomes\, school climate\, family engagement\, and more. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20211014/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211014_SEL-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T150000 DTSTAMP:20211014T190605Z CREATED:20211006T153432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T190605Z UID:863240-1634220000-1634223600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Staying Smart Online: Keyboarding and the Pathway to Digital Citizenship DESCRIPTION:Presented by Christina Bretz\, MS\, OTR/L\, Sr. Professional Learning Developer\, Learning Without Tears; and Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr. Regional Manager\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nGet all the keys you need for teaching keyboarding and digital citizenship to children who have grown up surrounded by technology. In this recorded edWebinar\, learn proven strategies for teaching technology to digital natives. Your students might have grown up with tablets\, TVs\, and cell phones\, but do they know how to be responsible digital citizens? We share strategies for digital skill building that will boost students’ confidence in their abilities\, and that can be adapted to suit your classroom’s needs. \nViewers will learn why they should include pre-keyboarding activities prior to expecting children to use both hands on a keyboard as well as the importance of lessons on digital citizenship and social-emotional learning. Find out how to set your students up for digital success! \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of the PreK through elementary levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nChristina Bretz MS\, OTR/L is an occupational therapist from Lexington\, KY. She has extensive pediatric experience providing services to children in school settings\, early intervention\, home health care and private tutoring. Christina established an annual summer handwriting camp utilizing the Handwriting Without Tears® program. Christina began working for Learning Without Tears in 2002 and currently works as a senior professional learning developer. Additionally\, she is a part-time faculty member at Eastern Kentucky University in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and is pursuing her doctorate in occupational therapy. \n \n \nJennifer Ehehalt is a senior regional manager for Common Sense Education. She is a former elementary educator and has since moved into designing and delivering professional development to local districts and others across the country. Her focus is on building a culture of digital citizenship across classrooms including privacy\, meaningful use of technology\, media balance and tips and advice on raising kids in the digital world. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Building Blocks for PreK–5 community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Without Tears’ mission in today’s changing learning landscape is to ensure that the path to student success remains simple and fun. We provide child-friendly\, hands-on\, innovative instruction for early learning\, handwriting\, keyboarding\, and writing strategies\, and our programs reach more than 31 million students in Pre-K through fifth grade. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lwt20211014/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211014-lwt-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T170000 DTSTAMP:20260629T182132Z CREATED:20210921T174713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T182132Z UID:759657-1634140800-1634144400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Developing Effective Professional Learning for Your District DESCRIPTION:Presented by Roya Salehi\, Vice President of Customer Success\, Lexia Learning; and Donna Neel\, Senior Director of Professional Learning Facilitation and Operations\, Lexia Learning \nSponsored by Lexia Learning \nThe session recording is no longer available. \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nWe all know that teacher quality is the most important factor in student success. To help our students\, we first need to meet teachers’ professional and continuing education needs. For years\, studies and surveys have shown that professional learning is more effective than professional development\, both in its value to teachers and its influence on student achievement. \nWatch this recorded edWebinar with Lexia’s experts\, Roya Salehi and Donna Neel\, and learn how shifting to effective professional learning sets your teachers up for success. In this edWebinar\, discover: \n\nThe differences between professional learning and professional development\nHow effective professional learning empowers teachers\, and in turn improves student learning outcomes\, especially in literacy\nSeven characteristics to look for in high-quality\, professional learning opportunities\nHow this approach is essential for literacy or language arts educators that teach the science of reading\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school leaders and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nRoya Salehi serves as the Vice President of Customer Success at Lexia Learning. She is responsible for all post-sales Customer Success activities including vision\, strategy\, developing\, and managing a portfolio of service offerings. Roya received her B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley and graduated summa cum laude from Penn State University\, earning an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Educational Leadership and Administration. Her interest in teaching led her to pursue a teaching career for eight years at the middle and high school levels. After teaching\, Roya joined an enthusiastic group of educators at the Math Forum who used the power of the internet to serve the needs of math teachers. Roya also served in various strategic leadership roles at Kaplan Inc. and Achieve3000 before joining Lexia Learning. \n\n \nDonna Neel graduated from the University of Oklahoma\, earning a B.S. M.Ed. in Special Education\, as well as a certificate in Educational Administration. She began her career as a Special Education teacher serving students in Kindergarten through Grade 8. For several years\, she was an elementary principal in Norman\, Oklahoma\, where her primary responsibilities included facilitating ongoing professional learning for staff members and leading teachers to deliver effective instruction resulting in increased student performance. Donna’s passion for professional learning led her to join Voyager Learning in 1999\, where she held several positions working with various constituent groups to recruit and certify professional learning facilitators and develop and deliver professional learning content. She now serves as the Sr. Director of Professional Learning Facilitation at Lexia Learning and leads several teams in the strategic planning and development of professional learning for employees in the Customer Success department. \n\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Professional Learning & Practice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \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. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/pd20211013/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211013_PD-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T160000 DTSTAMP:20211018T133218Z CREATED:20210908T144318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T133218Z UID:649980-1634137200-1634140800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Secret to Growing Great Writers: Maximizing Feedback DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kristina Smekens\, President and Lead Consultant\, Smekens Education; and Kara Gann\, District and Customer Engagement\, Writable \nSponsored by Writable \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAs we help our students move forward from the difficult learning situations of the past year\, it’s important to remember that you already possess the most powerful tool in helping them to succeed: feedback. Feedback is how we communicate\, compliment\, and connect with our students. \nKristina Smekens and Kara Gann\, former teachers and coaches who have taught thousands of educators how to improve their feedback methods and grow great writers\, are your guides in this edWebinar. Learn why feedback is so crucial to the success of your students\, and how to make an impact at the right time. Learn how to maximize opportunities for feedback and how to deliver it earlier and more efficiently—making it better\, while saving you time. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, librarians\, coaches\, teachers on special assignment\, curriculum coordinators\, leaders\, developers\, and directors\, technology coordinators and directors\, ELA department heads\, special education teachers and department heads\, and EL teachers and department heads. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKristina Smekens has built a reputation for using enthusiasm\, humor\, and common sense to equip K-12 educators with practical\, demystifying strategies for teaching reading and writing. As President and Lead Consultant for Smekens Education\, she is a leader in developing new strategies to help teachers meet the demands of today’s College- and Career-Ready Standards. She and her associates share those strategies with teachers across the United States and beyond through on-site professional development\, virtual and in-person seminars\, and an always-growing pool of print\, digital\, and video resources. Kristina has authored more than 50 books\, guides\, and classroom tools designed to help teachers implement best-practice literacy strategies. The Comprehension Playbook; Launching the Writer’s Workshop: Grades K-2; and Launching the Writer’s Workshop: Grades 3-12 are among the most popular titles. \n \nKara Gann has enjoyed her 30+ years in the educational field as a teacher\, instructional coach\, and district administrator. She joined the private sector to support and influence educational products that support learning and is passionate about how reading and writing directly impacts student achievement. She is a recognized thought leader having presented at national conferences and is published in educational magazines and blogs. As the customer and district engagement leader at Writable\, she helps teachers\, districts\, and partners create successful writing experiences in all academic disciplines. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \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\nWritable is a guided writing program that helps teachers scaffold and motivate students to become purposeful\, proficient writers\, and helps schools assess and monitor writing growth. With 1k+ assignments and prompts (or create your own)\, many types of feedback (including AI)\, and district or state assessments\, Writable helps teachers save time on prep and grading while focusing their writing instruction. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20211013/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211013_literacyhero-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T180000 DTSTAMP:20211012T220042Z CREATED:20210913T182141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T220042Z UID:700201-1634058000-1634061600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Making Phonics Instruction More Meaningful and Effective DESCRIPTION:Presented by Wiley Blevins\, Ed.M.\, Author and Literacy Expert\, Benchmark Education \nSponsored by Benchmark Education \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nLearn new ways to engage students in developing and applying phonics skills throughout the school day and across the curriculum. Phonics expert Wiley Blevins explains how to combine systematic instruction\, based on the Science of Reading\, with purposeful reading and writing that increase knowledge and extend students’ literacy learning through practice and application. \nThis recorded\, research-based edWebinar includes suggestions for responding to learning gaps and will identify strategies that teachers can use to accelerate diverse students’ progress. Viewers will learn how to: \n\nUse the Science of Reading and targeted teaching to meet current learning needs\nCombine explicit phonics instruction with active and thought-provoking practice\nDevelop the automaticity needed for comprehension of complex grade-level text\nHelp students apply their phonics skills while working with content-area topics\nAdapt and augment teaching techniques to meet students’ current learning needs\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will share proven ways to develop K-5 readers and writers who can meet grade-level standards\, so it will be of interest to literacy\, language arts\, and special education directors and specialists\, as well as elementary principals\, instructional coaches\, classroom teachers\, and other educators involved in literacy development. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nWiley Blevins is an early reading specialist who holds an Ed.M. from Harvard. He taught elementary school in both the United States and South America. Wiley has written and edited many phonics and reading materials\, and he is the author of numerous best-selling professional development books. \n  \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\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/teach2read20211012/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211012_teach2read-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T170000 DTSTAMP:20211012T210106Z CREATED:20210907T201307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T210106Z UID:643403-1634054400-1634058000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Dyslexia Screening: The Latest Trends and Advancements DESCRIPTION:Presented by Danielle Damico\, Ph.D.\, NCSP\, Director of Learning Science\, Amplify \nSponsored by mCLASS® \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nResearchers estimate that 5–15% of students struggle with dyslexia. As universal screening and dyslexia screening legislation are passed at the state level\, educators are tasked with implementing new literacy initiatives to identify and support their at-risk students\, including assessing for phonological awareness\, the alphabetic principle\, phonics\, reading fluency\, reading accuracy\, reading comprehension\, rapid naming\, encoding\, and in some cases vocabulary. In a year of instructional loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic\, these at-risk students have been impacted in the classroom even more. \nIt raises the question\, what does dyslexia screening legislation mean for educators around the country? Given the latest research on the Science of Reading\, what are the best ways to identify and support your at-risk readers who have fallen even further behind this school year due to COVID-19? \nThis recorded edWebinar answers those questions\, with Danielle Damico\, Ph.D.\, NCSP\, Director of Learning Science at Amplify\, exploring the latest advances in early literacy assessment that go beyond universal screening and help educators screen for the early warning signs of dyslexia risk. \nWhile bringing to light new dyslexia screening legislative initiatives enacted around the country\, she also presents on the latest research into the Science of Reading and what is needed to identify and support at-risk readers for the 2021-22 school year. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of the kindergarten through elementary levels. \nAbout the Presenter \nDanielle Damico\, Ph.D.\, NCSP is the director of learning science at Amplify where she serves as a subject matter expert in the area of early literacy and develops and conducts research on early literacy assessments\, instructional programs\, interventions\, and professional development supports. Her specific area of interest is in the implementation of systems of literacy assessment and instruction/intervention to support the needs of all learners. Dr. Damico has an M.S. in special education and a Ph.D. in school psychology from the University of Oregon and is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she provided training in Response to Intervention/Multi-Tiered Systems of Support to districts across the state and conducted research on the use of distance technology to provide data coaching to teachers. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nBased on over 30 years of research\, mCLASS with DIBELS 8th Edition is a Science of Reading-based dual language K–6 universal and dyslexia screener for K–6 that provides educators with pinpoint literacy data they can trust. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20211012/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211012_assessment-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211012T150000 DTSTAMP:20211015T153335Z CREATED:20210927T175336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T153335Z UID:799068-1634047200-1634050800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Acceleration: The Path to Closing the Achievement Gap DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Sharon V. Kramer\, Author and Educational Consultant \nSponsored by Solution Tree \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAcceleration is the path less traveled in most schools and classrooms\, especially those in which students are reading and writing far below grade level. The usual approach is to help students catch up by remediating learning or going backwards to go forward. Through the examination of specific and practical strategies that administrators\, teachers\, teams\, and schools can implement\, Dr. Sharon V. Kramer takes viewers on an alternate journey through the acceleration pathway that closes the achievement gap quickly enough to access grade and course level learning for all students. \nExamine ways to: \n\nDevelop an acceleration mindset\nBuild the foundation for acceleration\nDig into the real work of acceleration\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of the elementary through high school levels. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Sharon V. Kramer earned a doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Loyola University Chicago. As an author and a leader in the field\, Dr. Kramer emphasizes the importance of creating and using quality assessments as a continual part of the learning process. Dr. Kramer served as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction of Kildeer Countryside School District 96 in Illinois. She has done priority schools work with schools across the nation utilizing the PLC continuous improvement model to raise student achievement levels in under-performing schools and districts. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \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\nSince 1998\, Solution Tree has worked to empower educators. We share your vision to transform education to ensure learning for all\, and we can help you make this vision a reality. No other professional learning company provides our unique blend of research-based\, results-driven services that improve learning outcomes for students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/accelerate20211012/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211012_accelerate-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211011T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211011T180000 DTSTAMP:20250609T180136Z CREATED:20210910T151045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T180136Z UID:674201-1633971600-1633975200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Cybersecurity: School Leadership Strategies for Preventing and Responding to Cyberattacks DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mr. Matthew J. Miller\, Superintendent\, Lakota Local Schools (OH); Dr. Michelle Reid\, Superintendent\, Northshore School District (WA); and Dr. Hank Thiele\, Superintendent\, Community High School District 99 (IL)\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) EmpowerED Superintendent Initiative \nSponsored by ClassLink\nThis edWebinar series is co-hosted by CoSN\, AASA\, and edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. Get a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nCybersecurity is not a new phenomenon\, but over the last year the vulnerability of school districts to cyberattacks has grown exponentially. The rapid acceleration of the use of technology during the pandemic brought many new technology opportunities to K-12 education. However\, along with progress came serious challenges. One of the most alarming trends has been the rise in cyberattacks on school district networks. The result is not only disruptions in teaching and learning and school operations\, but also damaging exposure of school personnel data and student data. \nToday\, more than ever\, school district leaders must know how to take appropriate actions to be sufficiently aggressive in getting ahead of cybersecurity threats and also know how to respond when their school network systems are impacted by a cyberattack. \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, three school district superintendents share their knowledge and experiences in leading cybersecurity awareness in their school systems. Strategies for preventing cyberattacks and recommendations for responding effectively when they do occur are reviewed. \nThis recorded edWebinar is of particular value to superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring school leaders. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nMatthew Miller is Superintendent of Lakota Local Schools. He has spent the last 27 years serving Ohio communities as an educator in the roles of Superintendent (16)\, Director of Student Services and Instruction (1)\, Principal (5)\, and Teacher (5). Matt is actively involved in Digital Promise’s League of Innovative Schools. He was selected as one of 100 superintendents nationwide to attend and present at the #FutureReady National ConnectED Superintendents Summit at the White House. Matt is transforming Lakota through the use of open educational resources and balanced learning\, along with emphasizing student and teacher voice through innovation. He completed his undergraduate coursework and master’s degree at the University of Cincinnati and was selected for Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Leadership Institute for Superintendents. Matt is grateful for his supportive family—son Mason\, an aerospace engineer in Florida\, and daughter Jessica\, an elementary teacher in northern Cincinnati. \n\n \nDr. Michelle Reid is now serving in her 42nd year in K-12 education. She was named Superintendent of the Northshore School District in June 2016 and is former Superintendent of the South Kitsap School District. She has also served as a leadership facilitator at the University of Washington Center for Educational Leadership and the Harvard Institute for School Leadership. Dr. Reid received her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Washington. In November 2020\, Dr. Reid was named 2021 State Superintendent of the Year by the Washington Association of School Administrators. In February\, she was named AASA’s 2021 National Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Reid was recognized for demonstrating the highest professional standards when it comes to leading a school district and working to build a lasting future for students and for exemplifying the important work of all superintendents to create positive pathways for students in these extraordinary times. \n\n \nDr. Hank Thiele is the superintendent for Community High School District 99 in Downers Grove\, Illinois where he serves 5\,000 high school students and 700 staff members in a district that has been recognized as one of the first to close the homework gap by providing computing resources and internet access to all students. In 2007\, he was the first educational leader to bring Google for Education into a K-12 school setting. He leads by sharing resources and strategies related to effectively utilizing collaborative leadership through the use of cloud technology\, transparent communication\, and professional networking and has modeled these strategies while serving as a leader for many professional organizations at the local\, state\, and national levels. His doctoral research was some of the first that investigated the internet’s impact on communication\, learning\, and efficacy in the classroom. His favorite work comes from being a dad of two amazing kids. \n\nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD near Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 educators serving 50\,000 students. She was co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. \nToday\, Ann works as a public speaker\, writer\, and consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board\, ClassLink’s Senior Advisors Group\, and is a founding member of ERDI’s Ed Leadership Council. She also volunteers as a leadership consultant with Executive Service Corps of Southern California\, serving non-profit associations. Ann is co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership\, available on Amazon.com. \n\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \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\nClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink® OneClick® includes a library of over 5\,000 single sign-on apps and instant links to file folders at school and on Google\, Office 365\, and Dropbox 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. Accessible from any computer\, tablet or smartphone\, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20211011/ CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Leadership/Administration,School Safety,Technology Infrastructure ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20211011_supers-event.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR