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SUMMARY:Supporting Early Learners’ SEL and Learning Readiness: District Leaders Share Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Michele Bowers\, Superintendent\, Lancaster School District (CA); Anita Compart\, Early Childhood Special Educator\, Des Plaines School District 62 (IL); and Bronna Francis\, SEL Consultant\, Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative\nModerated by Jessica Berlinski\, Director K-12\, Ripple Effects \nSponsored by Ripple Effects \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nAs early learners step into the classroom for the first time since the pandemic\, educators are contending with increased behavior issues\, separation anxiety and lack of focus. \nWatch district leaders and award-winning practitioners—including the California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators President-Elect\, Superintendent Michele Bowers\, Ed.D.—as they share strategies and insights for equitably supporting early learners’ social-emotional learning (SEL)\, as well as that of their families and communities. \nIn this edWebinar\, the presenters share: \n\nInnovative strategies and tools for creating safety\, emotional attachment\, and improved SEL in early learners\nHow they’re meeting the unique behavior needs of each student\, while still meeting expected learning outcomes\nHow to create safe and predictable environments for early learners\nHow they’re engaging and supporting families’ and communities’ wellness\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to school and district leaders\, teachers\, school counselors and social workers\, federal program coordinators\, and all involved in early learning SEL and learning readiness in the PreK through elementary levels. \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Michele Bowers has been a school educator for 30 years and has proudly served as the superintendent for Lancaster School District in Lancaster\, California for the last nine years. Serving a very diverse population of more than 15\,000 students in preschool through grade eight\, Dr. Bowers has championed equity for her community through the expansion of new programs\, counseling and mental health support for students and families\, and establishing partnerships to provide resources to address housing\, food\, and clothing insecurities. Dr. Bowers is an active member of numerous professional and community organizations serving as President-Elect for California Association of African-American Superintendents and Administrators\, Chairperson for the National Coalition on Educational Equity and as a board member for the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team and Antelope Valley Partners for Health. Dr. Bowers was also selected as a Deeper Learning Equity Fellow this year and as the 2020 Los Angeles County Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Bowers is a dedicated educator\, mentor\, equity warrior and advocate for youth everywhere. \n \nAnita Compart brings 15 years of service in education to her current role as a special educator of early learners with varying disabilities for Des Plaines School District 62 outside Chicago\, IL. Whether it’s learning readiness skills\, aggressive behaviors\, peer interaction struggles\, or other social-emotional challenges in her students\, she tackles all with a unique blend of structure\, play and hugs! She has been recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education with a Those Who Excel Award of Excellence for consistently “stepping up to the plate” in empowering\, collaborative\, and innovative ways. Anita’s experience and knowledge inspire staff and students to be future-ready lifelong learners in both academics and social-emotional learning. \n \nBronna Francis serves as the lead SEL consultant for the 25 school districts that make up the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC). Working through the Healthy Schools Grant\, she guides school districts in how to best implement SEL and school climate resources. In her 33 years of service\, she’s served as a special education and general education teacher\, elementary school principal\, Director of Special Education\, Head Start/Preschool Program Director and Gifted and Talented Coordinator. Bronna’s goals are to work together with educators and students in the KVEC Region to provide SEL resources and PD opportunities that cultivate\, practice\, and reflect on social and emotional competencies in ways that are developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nJessica Berlinski is the director K-12 of 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 \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.)
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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Google Suite and Google Classroom to Accomplish Equitable Access for Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kelly Lucero\, Educational Consultant and Storyteller\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.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nDiscover and unlock the accessibility secrets of Google Suite to meet the needs of all learners and equip your classroom with essential learning practices that will foster\, enrich and empower young scholars. We explore essential features and useful tools for you to easily embed into your Google Classroom. Get ready to interact\, engage and implement these strategies into your daily practice. \nIn this edWebinar\, learn about: \n\nAccessibility in Google Suite featuring Docs\, Sheets\, Drive\, Calendar\, Gmail\, Keep\, Slides\, Drawings and more\nAdditional tools\, websites and apps to support all learners\nAccessibility within the Google Chrome browser plus best print capabilities\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nPrimary Literacy Coach turned Education Consultant Kelly Lucero is a wealth of knowledge helping learners succeed and bridging the gap of early literacy. With a background in elementary education and a master’s degree in reading and literacy\, she worked for the Department of Defense as an instructional support teacher facilitating professional development in literacy and math instruction. Throughout her 20+ years teaching and being a military spouse\, she has traveled and taught in a variety of states and programs from Minnesota to Colorado and North Carolina to Florida. She is currently working as a writer\, education blogger and educational consultant with educational collaborators\, as well as being a Microsoft Innovative Educator\, Minecraft Trainer\, and Google Certified Mentor. Additionally\, she has a knack for creating meaningful stories and engaging lessons to share with young readers and their families. Her most recent book\, Zombie Mombie Saves the Day\, was released on February 15th\, 2021. To learn more about Kelly’s adventures in education consider exploring her website at KellyLucero.com. \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.
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SUMMARY:Digital Transformation and Innovation in Rural School Districts: Leadership Strategies for Success
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Peter Aiken\, Superintendent\, Manheim Central School District (PA); Dr. Amy Carter\, Superintendent\, Meridian Public School District (MS); Dr. Matthew Dillon\, Superintendent\, Petal School District (MS); and Dan Leffingwell\, Superintendent\, Noble Local School District (OH)\nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, EmpowerED Superintendent Initiative\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) \nSponsored by ClassLink\nThis edWebinar series is co-hosted by CoSN\, AASA\, and edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \n Closed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nMore than half of the school districts and about one-third of public schools in the United States are situated in rural areas. Rural districts have unique challenges\, ranging from poverty and sizeable travel distances to a lack of affordable\, reliable and robust internet access. However\, since rural school districts tend to have smaller student populations\, they can also leverage unique opportunities. Rural districts may be nimbler when it comes to dealing with change and frequently have strong community involvement. Teacher retention can also be comparatively strong. \nWatch the conversation with four rural school district superintendents as they discuss the challenges and opportunities that are unique to rural school districts when leading digital transformations that change how teachers teach and students learn\, as well as impact the way school districts operate. Each superintendent also shares the leadership strategies and technology tools they have implemented during the past year in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic to assure that all students in their districts continue learning. Plans for how the schools in these rural school districts will operate during the 2021-2022 school year will also be reviewed. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular value to school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Peter Aiken is currently the superintendent of Manheim Central School District. He is passionate about preparing students for a world that gets crazier by the day. Dr. Aiken began his teaching career in Norfolk\, VA as a reading teacher. He returned to Pittsburgh as a high school English teacher. On his way to becoming a superintendent of schools\, he has served and garnered tremendous leadership lessons as an assistant principal\, principal\, and assistant superintendent. Dr. Aiken’s core leadership tenet is everything rises and falls on relationships. Originally from Oakmont\, PA\, a suburb of Pittsburgh\, Dr. Aiken now resides in Lancaster\, PA\, with his wife and three kids. He is an avid reader\, often found running and ruminating after a great read. You are invited to connect with him on Twitter and share your favorite leadership book at @pj_aiken. You can also read his leadership blog at www.educationrewired.org. \n \n \nDr. Amy Carter is Superintendent of Meridian Public School District\, Mississippi. Dr. Carter has a long history of service in Meridian Public School District\, having worked there since 1994. Over the years\, Dr. Carter’s multiple roles in the district included classroom teacher\, building-level administrator\, and a number of district-level administrative positions\, including Assistant Superintendent of Accountability\, Operations\, Student Services and Title IX Coordinator. \nCurrently\, Dr. Carter serves as the president of the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents. She is also on the board of PREPS (Program of Research and Evaluation for Public Schools) headquartered at William Carey University in Hattiesburg\, Mississippi. Dr. Carter has been honored as the Administrator of the Year by the Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education for making a difference in arts education in both school and community. The PREPS organization recently honored Dr. Carter with their Dan Merritt Courage Award. \n \nDr. Matthew Dillon is a native of Columbia\, Mississippi. He received his bachelor’s degree from The University of Southern Mississippi in elementary education. He received his M.Ed. and Ph.D. from The University of Mississippi in educational leadership. Dr. Dillon has taught in elementary and junior high schools and coached on the high school level. He has served as Principal at the secondary level as well as Assistant Superintendent. Currently\, he is in his seventh school year as Superintendent of Schools for the Petal School District. \nDr. Dillon is Past President of the Mississippi Association of School Administrators (MASA). Currently\, he serves as Chairman of the Eastern States Consortium and carries duties as a governing board member of AASA. Most recently\, he was named the 2021 State Superintendent of the Year for Mississippi. Dr. Dillon resides in Petal with his wife and three children. \n \nDan Leffingwell is Superintendent of Noble Local School District\, in Sarahsville\, Ohio. During his time in this role\, he has created an atmosphere of continuous improvement within the district while increasing opportunities for students. ALL students have access and are engaged in robust STEM activities\, preparing them for a career of their choice. \nDuring his 33-year education career\, Dan has served as a teacher\, coach\, principal and superintendent\, providing an experienced perspective on district operations. Dan is an active member of CORAS (Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools) and Ohio Appalachian Collaborative\, serves as Director of OSRC (Ohio Small Rural Collaborative)\, JASON Learning STEM Consortium\, and SOAR Collaborative\, and also serves as Board President on the Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Control and the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference. Dan graduated from Marietta College with a BA in English (1988) and earned his MA in educational leadership from Ohio University in 2000. \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 education 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 Alliance for Education Impact Advisory Council. She also volunteers as a leadership consultant with Executive Service Corps of Southern California\, serving non-profit associations. Ann is the 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.
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SUMMARY:Prioritizing Equitable Access to Learning Through Technology - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Andratesha Fritzgerald\, UDL Consultant\, Building Blocks of Brilliance\, and Author of Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning: Building Expressways to Success; Rachel Kruzel\, Territory Director\, Texthelp; and Joni Degner\, Territory Director\, Texthelp \nSponsored by Texthelp \nWatch the Recording\n Closed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nIn order to empower learners\, we must begin by creating equitable and inclusive learning environments. Many school districts and educators are prioritizing the work of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion by examining and setting goals around literacy\, learning loss\, educational preparedness\, and disproportionality in suspensions and referrals\, as well as gifted and AP programs. The work of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion must make its way through multiple levels in order to address these issues in a systematic way—district level\, building level\, and classroom level. \nWatch Tesha Fritzgerald\, UDL Consultant and Author of Antiracism and Universal Design for Learning: Building Expressways to Success\, along with Texthelpers Rachel Kruzel and Joni Degner\, for part one of this two-part edWebinar series. This inspiring and practical conversation will help you move the needle on your diversity\, equity\, and inclusion goals and empower learners through the integration of technological equity or techquity. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of all grade levels. \nTechquity\, Universal Design\, and Decision Making – Part 2 \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAndratesha Fritzgerald is committed to excellence in education. She has worked as a teacher\, curriculum specialist\, administrator and director. As an international speaker\, presenter and facilitator\, Andratesha exhibits an audacious perseverance that calls organizations to evolve into inclusive\, antiracist safe zones for all learners. With a passion for Universal Design for Learning\, culturally responsive teaching and antiracism\, she has led the charge to craft implementation plans\, design lab templates\, professional development symposia and professional practice cadres. She models expert learning while equipping others to do the same. \n \nRachel Kruzel\, ATP is the territory sales director for Texthelp supporting Minnesota\, Wisconsin\, Iowa\, Illinois\, and Missouri. She is a RESNA Certified Assistive Technology Professional. Rachel spent 10 years working as an assistive technology specialist in the disability resource offices at colleges and universities in Minnesota. During her time in higher ed\, she built and developed assistive technology programs\, implemented edtech across campus\, and helped to lead the campus’s digital accessibility initiatives. Rachel is a national expert in the areas of assistive technology\, digital accessibility\, and implementation of technology to support student learning in higher ed\, presenting both regionally and nationally on these topics and others. \n \nWorking shoulder to shoulder with learners and educators\, Joni Degner is a recognized international expert on the implementation of UDL for schools\, districts and institutions of opportunity. A member of the CAST Professional Learning Cadre and now full-time Texthelper\, Joni is passionate about Universal Design for Learning for instructional designers\, teachers and leadership. Having previously worked as UDL Facilitator for Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation\, Joni brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the edWebinar. \n \n Closed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion 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\nTexthelp believes that everyone shares a fundamental need to be understood by others\, and language is our passport to academic\, social and professional success. This is what drives Texthelp to create smart\, easy-to-use support technologies that enable young people and adults to read\, write and communicate with confidence and independence.
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SUMMARY:Authentic Family Engagement: A Model for Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Pam Allyn\, Co-Founder\, Dewey; Dr. Ernest Morrell\, Professor and Associate Dean of Humanities and Equity\, Notre Dame University; and Yalitza Vasquez\, Co-Founder\, Dewey \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nIn a year that brought trauma and separation to all of us\, we could still see the shining light of the family system in all its complex and layered diversity and how this system fuels the success of an entire school district and community. In this edWebinar\, Pam Allyn\, award-winning literacy leader\, innovator and author of many books for parents\, caregivers and educators\, Yalitza Vasquez\, renowned English learners and family engagement leader\, and Dr. Ernest Morrell\, Associate Dean of Humanities and Equity at Notre Dame University\,  share their vision for a new era of family inclusion and equity. \nThey share best practices\, principles and a new solution for how to link families to the life of the school and schools to the life of the family. They discuss the confluence of academics\, linguistic diversity\, cultural responsiveness and social-emotional learning and how to take transformational steps to building a world for children and young adults that resonates with the shared power of this vital partnership. Viewers will leave with a new framework for schools and families with a set of fresh and practical tools for authentic family engagement and learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to all educators. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nPam Allyn\, Co-Founder of Dewey\, is an award-winning education innovator\, author of books for families and educators\, public speaker and experienced business executive in the area of educational products and sales. She is the founder of the award-winning global nonprofit organization LitWorld. Pam has proven success in creating and scaling programs such as LitCamp and World Read Aloud Day. Her books include Your Child’s Writing Life (Penguin)\, Best Books for Boys (Scholastic)\, and Every Child a Super Reader (Scholastic) co-authored with Dr. Ernest Morrell. \n \nDr. Ernest Morrell is a nationally recognized\, award-winning scholar\, author\, public speaker\, researcher and practitioner. A professor and associate dean of humanities and equity at Notre Dame University\, Dr. Morrell is one of our country’s most acclaimed leaders in best practices in child development\, literacy and learning. He is the author of more than 100 research articles and many books including Educating Harlem: A Century of Schooling and Resistance in a Black Community (Columbia\, 2020) and Every Child a Super Reader (Scholastic) co-authored with Pam Allyn. \n \nYalitza Vasquez\, Co-Founder of Dewey\, has transformed the landscape of multilingual education and family engagement. She served as the senior executive director of Division of English Language Learners for the New York City Department of Education and most recently as Vice President of Education for TEG on statewide and districtwide edtech projects from conception to implementation. Yalitza has committed the last 18 years to working on behalf of multilingual students and families to ensure they graduate with a high-quality education that is equitable\, rigorous\, and that values their cultural and linguistic assets. She received her master’s degree in education leadership and policy from Teachers College\, Columbia 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.
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SUMMARY:AASA Leading for Equity: Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity – The Keys to Successful Equity Implementation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by John Krownapple\, Consultant\, Dignity Consulting LLC\, Adjunct Professor\, Johns Hopkins University\, and Author; and Floyd Cobb\, PhD\, Adjunct Faculty Member\, Morgridge College of Education\, University of Denver\nModerated by Dr. Valerie Truesdale\, Assistant Executive Director\, AASA\, The School Superintendents Association \nHosted by AASA\, The School Superintendents Association \nAASA’s Leadership Network\, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders \nWatch the edWebinar Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nWatch John Krownapple and Floyd Cobb\, PhD\, authors of Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity: The Keys to Successful Equity Implementation\, as they share insights into equity implementation. In the summer of 2020\, racial inequality and injustice captured the world’s attention\, leading many school and district leaders to “do something” about its effect on students. For many\, this started what we call the Dysfunctional Cycle of Equity Work\, which includes a predictable backlash. Educational leaders in many states across the country are contending with this very reality as legislatures in numerous states take steps to restrict efforts to advance diversity\, equity and inclusion. In this recorded edWebinar\, Floyd and John share insights that will help you avoid missteps with implementation and come to understand how greater success must align with proven frameworks for school transformation. \nFrom this recorded edWebinar\, viewers will be able to: \n\nDefine the phases and stages of the Dysfunctional Cycle of Equity Work\nDevelop knowledge of the concepts foundational to equity and essential to successful implementation\nIlluminate proven theories of action for equity implementation\n\nThis recorded presentation will be of particular value to school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJohn Krownapple specializes in professional learning and organizational development focused on equitable change. Bringing with him over 15 years of experience as the coordinator of diversity\, equity and inclusion for a school district of over 50\,000 students\, John has published numerous articles and is the author of the book Guiding Teams to Excellence with Equity: Culturally Proficient Facilitation (Corwin\, 2017) and co-author of Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity: The Keys to Successful Equity Implementation (Mimi & Todd Press\, 2019). John has served as a classroom teacher\, curriculum specialist\, and district administrator\, and he is currently an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University and an educational consultant. \n \n \nFloyd Cobb\, PhD\, has almost 20 years of experience spanning the P-20 educational continuum\, holding roles as a teacher\, school leader\, district curriculum leader\, and a statewide policy implementer. He holds a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the Morgridge College of Education at the University of Denver. There\, he is an adjunct faculty member and teaches courses on social inequality through the lenses of race\, class\, and gender. \nIn 2017\, Floyd was awarded the Ruth Murray Underhill Teaching Award for excellence in teaching\, which is given to one adjunct faculty member at the university. He has published numerous articles and book chapters and is the co-author of the book Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity: The Keys to Successful Equity Implementation\, which focuses on dignity as a key component of equity implementation. He is also the author of Leading While Black\, an autoethnography detailing his reflections on the Black experience in educational leadership. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Valerie Truesdale joined AASA early in 2019 as the assistant executive director responsible for guiding leadership development services and programs. With years of experience in the superintendency and roles in instructional technology\, she knows that AASA’s Leadership Network can be a substantial resource for school leaders trying to keep pace with the rapidly changing delivery of K-12 education. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Leading for Equity community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n					\n				\n\n					\n				 \n \nThe AASA Leadership Network drives superintendent success\, innovation\, and growth\, shaping the future of public education while preparing students for what’s next. We are the largest\, most diverse network of superintendents in America. Passionate and committed\, we connect educational leaders to the professional learning\, leadership development\, relationships\, and partnerships they need to ensure a long career of impact.
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SUMMARY:Playing Makes You Smarter!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jean Feldman\, Early Childhood Consultant\, Dr. Jean and Friends\, LLC; and Carolyn Kisloski\, Kindergarten Teacher\, Owego Apalachin Central School District (NY)\nModerated by Ann Beery\, Marketing & Sales Strategist\, Gryphon House \nSponsored by Gryphon House \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nAs crazy as our world seems right now\, we need to put our children first. We need to remember that children want and need the same things they’ve always wanted. They want to be loved\, they want to feel safe\, and they want to play and have fun! \nWatch Dr. Jean and Carolyn Kisloski and discover how to TEACH the WHOLE child with hands-on activities\, games\, centers\, and PLAY! This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to all educators interested in early childhood education including teachers\, librarians\, childcare providers and administrators\, and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Jean Feldman has been actively involved in education for over 50 years as a classroom teacher\, instructor of adults\, author\, and consultant. Dr. Feldman has a B.A. from the University of Georgia\, a D.A.S.T. from Emory University\, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Georgia State University. She is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Dr. Feldman has written over 20 books for early childhood educators and has produced popular CDs and DVDs. \nDr. Feldman is the author of Survival Guide for Preschool Teachers; The Complete Book of Indoor and Outdoor Games and Activities; Transition Time; Science Surprises; Self-Esteem Activities; Wonderful Rooms Where Children Can Bloom; Ready\, Set\, Read!; Teaching Tunes; Transition Tips and Tricks; and the Sing and Read Along series. \n \nCarolyn Kisloski has been a kindergarten teacher all of her adult life. She began teaching in 1986\, stayed home to raise her three children\, then returned to the kindergarten classroom in 2008. Carolyn loves creating new ways to make learning fun and sharing these ideas with other educators. She is the author of the blog\, Kindergarten: Holding Hands and Sticking Together. Carolyn has also written two books with Dr. Jean: Reading Recipes and Math Recipes. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAnn Beery is the Early Learning Book Chats edWebinar and community host. Ann is the marketing & sales strategist at Gryphon House\, Inc.\, the leading publisher of educational resources for teachers and parents\, where she helps publish and market the latest books from today’s top early childhood experts. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Early Learning Book Chats community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nGryphon House\, Inc. is an award-winning publisher of early childhood resources for teachers and parents.
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SUMMARY:Using SEL Skills to Reinspire and Build Resiliency in the Age of COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Bernadine Okoro\, Educator\, Chemical Engineer\, and Author of HMH Into Science\nModerated by Whitney Yaple\, Director of Product Marketing for K-12 Science\, 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.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nAfter almost a full year of remote learning\, with the country reopening and the school year winding down\, it’s time to reflect\, rebuild\, and reinspire. How can we as teachers\, parents\, and caregivers use social-emotional learning (SEL) skills to foster resiliency in an elementary digital classroom? How can we empower learning during the summer and fall\, whether the learning is in person\, remote\, or hybrid? \nIn this edWebinar\, learn the five competencies of SEL and discover practices and strategies that can be incorporated over time to strengthen students’ resiliency whether in person\, online or in a hybrid environment. Learning objectives include: \n\nLearn the CASEL researched-based SEL framework\nExamine the effects trauma or anxiety have on remote learning\nExamine what effects trauma or anxiety have on SEL skills at the elementary level\nLearn how SEL practices can be used to foster resiliency\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, school and district leaders\, and science curriculum directors\, coaches\, and department chairs of the kindergarten through elementary levels. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nBernadine Okoro is a chemical engineer by training who went from interacting with patents and biotechnology to the K-12 classroom. A 12-year science educator and Albert Einstein Distinguished Fellow\, Bernadine was one of the original authors of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). As a member of the Diversity and Equity Team\, she focused on standards learning for alternative education and community schools. She now integrates social-emotional learning (SEL) practices and brain-based learning techniques into the NGSS as a pathway to support underserved groups from elementary school to adult education through professional development instruction. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nWhitney Yaple is the director of product marketing for K-12 science at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and has over seven years of experience in the educational publishing industry. She is a lifelong learner who is passionate about improving educational outcomes for all. \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\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.
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SUMMARY:How to Use Your Stimulus Funds to Address Interrupted Literacy Learning
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jon Hummell\, Senior National Manager of State Initiatives\, Lexia Learning; and Brittany Martin\, Education Department Relations Manager\, Lexia Learning\nModerated by Lori Kirksted\, Senior Manager of Content Marketing\, 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.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nThe combination of federal funding and local flexibility provided to districts offers a unique chance to reimagine instruction. Watch Lexia’s Jon Hummell\, Senior Manager of State Initiatives\, and Brittany Martin\, Education Department Relations Manager\, to learn how you can use your federal stimulus funds to specifically address interrupted literacy learning as a result of extended school closures. This recorded edWebinar will highlight comparisons between the CARES (ESSER I)\, CRRSA (ESSER II) and ARP (ESSER III) funds\, how you can effectively spend the money\, as well as the critical elements to consider when selecting programs to address interrupted learning in your school or district. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nFor more than 20 years\, Jon Hummell has worked across political parties with every level of government and in both the legislative and executive branches\, including serving as Chief of Staff to two governors\, State Budget Director\, and Education Policy Advisor. As Lexia Learning’s Senior National Manager of State Initiatives\, he uses his knowledge of politics\, legislative processes\, state budgets\, and school finance\, as well as his relationships with national and state leaders\, to improve literacy policies around the country. \n\nBrittany Martin is Lexia’s Education Department Relations Manager and brings a wealth of experience in education beginning in the classroom as a secondary teacher and through State Department of Education leadership where she sought to bridge the gap between school improvement and fiscal processes. Brittany offers the depth of knowledge that educational leaders value as they navigate this new funding landscape. \n\nAbout the Host \nLori Kirksted is a mission-driven senior content marketing professional with a passion for developing high-impact content that drives multi-channel growth. She is currently leading the national K-12 demand generation content strategy for Lexia Learning. \n\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Education Funding community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nLexia® Learning\, a Cambium® company\, is one of the most impactful and highly respected reading-technology companies in the world. Founded over 35 years ago\, Lexia’s research-proven programs help educators deliver personalized reading and language instruction for millions of K–12 students across the world.
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SUMMARY:Don’t Look Away: How to Embrace Anti-Bias Classrooms Now
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Stephanie Curenton\, Associate Professor\, Boston University; Dr. Tonia Durden\, Clinical Associate Professor\, B-5 Program Coordinator\, Georgia State University; Dr. Kerry-Ann Escayg\, Assistant Professor\, University of Nebraska at Omaha; and Dr. Iheoma U. Iruka\, Research Professor and Founding Director of Equity Research Action Coalition at FPG\, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\nModerated by Raven Griffin\, Marketing Manager\, Kaplan Early Learning Company \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nFollowing their widely successful edWebinar\, Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms: A Response to Racism in America\, the authors of Don’t Look Away: Embracing Anti-Bias Classrooms participate in a roundtable discussion on how to embrace anti-bias classrooms and anti-racist teaching by creating affirming and culturally grounded environments that protect children from psychological trauma and heal them from the inside out. \nThis edWebinar continues to call upon all early education professionals to lean in as “sheroes” and “heroes” in the lives of children and as potential change agents in children’s and families’ lives. This is critically important as we continue to deal with two pandemics—COVID-19 and racism. Viewers will learn the following: \n\nWhat an anti-bias classroom is\nHow anti-bias classrooms foster culturally relevant teaching\nWhy it is important to have anti-bias\, culturally relevant classroom environments\nHow implicit bias\, microaggression and white privilege undermine the excellence and learning of minoritized Black and Brown children and those who teach them\nHow institutional racism impacts early childhood care\, learning\, and environments\nHow to utilize tools\, strategies\, and partners in ensuring that we deliver on the promise of education\, especially for those who helped to build it\nThe authors’ latest projects and reports that are calling for anti-racist policies to support Black families and other families of color\, and those who teach them\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, school and district leaders\, coaches and trainers\, and child care providers of the PreK through elementary levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Stephanie M. Curenton is a tenured associate professor in the Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. She studies the social\, cognitive\, and language development of low-income and minority children within various ecological contexts\, such as parent-child interactions\, early childhood education programs\, early childhood workforce programs\, and related state and federal policies. \n \nDr. Tonia Durden is a clinical associate professor and birth-five program coordinator at Georgia State University within the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Dr. Durden’s primary scholarship and research trajectory focus on exploring how to develop and support African American children’s socio-cultural and identity development and strategies for developing culturally responsive pedagogues. As a teacher educator and researcher\, the focus of her work includes also preparing pre-service and in-service teachers to become culturally competent master teachers. The translational science and qualitative expertise she has are a valuable asset to studies as researchers explore how African-centered schooling can transform how we educate Black children and also improve learning outcomes. \n \nDr. Kerry-Ann Escayg is an assistant professor of early childhood education at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Dr. Escayg’s research focuses on anti-racism in early childhood education as well as children and race. As a social theorist\, Dr. Escayg has utilized central tenets of critical race theory\, Black feminist thought\, and anti-racist education to offer incisive exegeses on children’s racial attitudes\, including strategies to promote positive racial identity among Black children; a research-derived protocol to assess how children express their racialized beliefs through play; and an anti-racist approach to U.S. early childhood education. Her recent publications on anti-racism highlight and interrogate the ways in which whiteness\, as a system of racial privilege\, functions in early childhood contexts. Central to Dr. Escayg’s work is a commitment to racial equity in the early years and the holistic well-being of children of color\, and Black children in particular. \n \nDr. Iheoma U. Iruka\, is a research professor in the Department of Public Policy\, a fellow at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG)\, and the founding director of the Equity Research Action Coalition at FPG at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Iruka is engaged in projects and initiatives focused on how evidence-informed policies\, systems\, and practices in early education can support the optimal development and experiences of children from low-wealth and marginalized households and communities. Her work is at the intersection of research\, policy\, and program alignment for the health\, well-being\, and excellence of racially minoritized learning\, especially Black children. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nRaven Griffin is a Classroom Management for Early Learning edWebinar and community host. Raven is the marketing manager for Kaplan Early Learning Company with a passion for early education and advocacy. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Classroom Management for Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFor more than 50 years\, Kaplan Early Learning Company has been a champion for play. From our research-based curricula to enriching classroom environments and innovative technology solutions\, Kaplan’s products and services inspire a lifelong love of learning in children and educators. We are architects of learning good and defenders of the imagination. We live for inseparable bonds and open minds. We encourage the eager and inspire the inspirers. We transform lives through play.
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SUMMARY:A Rockin’ Model for Accelerating Recovery in Algebra Readiness at Scale
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Lana Israel\, CEO and Founder\, Muzology; Gary Petko\, Mathematics Supervisor\, Knox County Schools (TN); Shirley Forehand\, Math Department Chair\, Hall STEAM Magnet High School (AR); and Chris Blue\, Season 12 Winner of The Voice\nModerated by Tom Whitby\, Co-Founder of #Edchat \nSponsored by Muzology \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edLeaderPanel Learn more \nJoin this edLeader Panel to learn how you can accelerate recovery in algebra readiness. During the pandemic\, learning loss in math was two times more pronounced than for any other subject; for students from challenged environments\, learning loss was even more severe. However\, students who used Muzology\, a music-based approach to math instruction (used by students in grades 5-10)\, demonstrated gains in math proficiency. \nThis rockin’ panel\, moderated by #Edchat Co-Founder Tom Whitby\, will show you how to achieve the same results using this highly scalable\, evidence-based model to math recovery. If you’ve ever noticed that students struggle with learning yet know every word to their favorite songs…that’s because music activates brain regions critical for successful learning. \nThis edLeader Panel brings together: \n\nDr. Lana Israel\, a global learning expert and CEO of Muzology\, to share the neuroscience and data behind music-based learning.\nHall STEAM Magnet High School (AR) Math Department Chair\, Shirley Forehand\, to show how middle and high school teachers can easily integrate this ESSER-aligned targeted intervention into their math instruction; her students achieved impressive two-to-three year increases in learning growth on NWEA MAP® Growth™ assessments during the pandemic.\nMathematics Supervisor for Knox County Schools (TN)\, Gary Petko\, who assisted in writing the K-12 Tennessee Math Standards\, to discuss ways to successfully implement music-based math instruction districtwide—for summer programs and during the academic year.\nSpecial guest star Chris Blue\, Season 12 Winner of The Voice\, to provide unique insight into ways that music drives student engagement and motivation.\n\nThis edLeader Panel will be of interest to all leaders who are focusing on accelerating math recovery and developing programs to get ALL students algebra ready!  \n \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Lana Israel is a globally recognized learning expert who founded her first company\, Brain Power for Kids\, Inc.\, and wrote her first book on learning at age 13. This launched Dr. Israel’s career\, while a teenager\, as an international speaker. During this time\, Dr. Israel authored multiple books on educational interventions\, consulted with school systems\, and produced award-winning multimedia educational content. She has been recognized with numerous awards including the Nobel Prize Visit Award and the British Brain Trust’s Brain of the Year award for her contributions to global education. After completing her doctoral work\, Dr. Israel gained two decades of business\, strategic\, and production-side experience in the music industry\, working with some of today’s biggest artists\, songwriters\, and producers. Integrating her lifelong passions for music and memory\, Dr. Israel founded Muzology\, a digital music-based learning company. Dr. Israel is a Harvard- and Oxford-educated Rhodes Scholar whose scientific research on memory has been cited over 800 times. \n \n \nAs a Knoxville native and a product of Knox County Schools\, Gary Petko earned a B.S. in mathematics from the University of Tennessee and an M.S. in supervision and administration from Lincoln Memorial University. Gary is a United States Army Veteran and served in Operation Desert Storm. Gary was a classroom teacher for 14 years at Knoxville West High School and served as a numeracy coach for the school district. He is currently in his 13th year as the pre-K mathematics supervisor for Knox County Schools. Gary was a member of the Tennessee Mathematics Leadership Council and assisted in writing the K-12 Tennessee Math Standards. His work has always focused on growing students and improving mathematics education\, and he believes that teamwork and commitment to students\, teachers\, and the community will ensure a culture of excellence and inclusion. \n \n \nShirley Forehand has been a mathematics educator for 26 years\, 15 of those in middle school math and 11 in high school math. She holds a bachelors’ degree in education and psychology and has completed 30 graduate hours in education. Shirley earned a secondary certificate for 7th – 12th grade and has taught pre-algebra through algebra II. She is actively involved in The Academies at Hall STEAM Magnet High School\, a program that provides students a rigorous\, 21st century education that will prepare students for college or career once they graduate. Having taught in one of the most economically disadvantaged urban schools in Little Rock\, AR\, Shirley believes strongly in inclusivity and that all students have the ability to reach their full potential regardless of race\, gender\, or socio-economic background. \n \n \nChris Blue emerged as the Season 12 victor of The Voice on Team Alicia Keys. He captured the hearts of millions with his raw vocal talent\, heartfelt honesty\, and brave vulnerability. His rendition of Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic” and “Take Me To The King” proved showstopping\, while a duet with Keys on “Diamonds and Pearls” brought the house down. Keys shared some invaluable wisdom with her team member. “Alicia looked at me and said\, ‘Make sure you focus on being in the moment. Don’t try to do anything; BE IT. We’re human ‘beings’ not ‘do-ings.’” That stuck with Chris. “Now\, when I get out there\, I lose myself in that moment.” Following his victory\, Chris inked a deal with Republic Records and entered the studio to work on his forthcoming full-length debut. Drawing on diverse influences\, he artfully unites Motown\, pop\, and soul into a sound of his own. “The energy you feel\, the message you hear\, and the light you see comes from my faith regardless of the genre.” That honesty builds a lasting connection for Chris. “I want to give the world hope. I want people to walk away with hope in their relationships\, their loved ones\, and themselves. I want them to be inspired.” \n \n \nAbout the Moderator \nTom Whitby is a lifelong educator\, having spent over 34 years teaching in the K-12 classroom and over six years in higher education. In addition to being a co-founder of #Edchat (one of the first education-specific Twitter chats\, now on its 13th year! Every Tuesday night at 7pm ET)\, he is an author (The Relevant Educator: How Connectedness Empowers Learning and The Educator’s Guide to Creating Connections\, both by Corwin Publishing); a blogger (My Island View); and the host of #Edchat Radio for the Bam Radio Network. He also maintains multiple online groups including The Educators PLN on Ning and several LinkedIn Groups (Technology-Using Professors\, Twitter-Using Educators\, Educational Bloggers\, Ning-Using Educators\, NYSCATE Network\, and Levittown\, NY\, Connections). \n  \nJoin the Building Understanding in Mathematics community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels. \n\n \nMuzology is a leading\, nationally recognized\, learning company dedicated to enhancing performance through the power of music. Founded by memory expert\, Dr. Lana Israel\, and Bob Doyle\, longtime manager of Garth Brooks\, Muzology’s high-engagement\, evidence-based digital platform is the only math intervention developed by cognitive psychologists\, learning experts and hit songwriters. Muzology accelerates learning recovery and makes learning math fast\, fun and effective for ALL students.
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SUMMARY:Taking a Growth Mindset Approach to Post-Pandemic Learning Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jason Horne\, Ed.D.\, Secondary Supervisor\, Campbell County Schools (TN); Marcella Barros\, Lead Senior Director of Instruction\, Student Support and Professional Learning\, New York City Department of Education; and Michael Fullan\, O.C.\, Global Leadership Director\, New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL)\nModerated by Kassia Kukurudza\, Senior Academic Affairs Manager\, D2L \nSponsored by D2L \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAs we emerge from the pandemic\, our K-12 system grapples with two primary challenges: (1) learning recovery; and (2) updated expectations for more flexible learning pathways. In this edWebinar\, we will explore how a single approach centered around growth mindset can address both dynamics. \nFundamental to post-pandemic education is the collective understanding that a more flexible\, authentic\, and personalized approach to learning is both optimal and attainable. Our educator panel will share research and instructional strategies that were successful this past year\, and how these can be applied to support deeper\, engaging\, and impactful learning approaches. These methods are consistent with the immediate task of learning acceleration and the systemic goal of a more personalized and equitable pathway to success for all students. \nWe will address student engagement and connectedness by exploring concepts such as whole-child learning methods\, mastery-based learning\, authentic and deeper learning tasks\, and models to support the needs of all learners\, regardless of their differences. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJason Horne\, Ed.D. has served as Secondary Supervisor of Campbell County Schools (TN) since 2018. Dr. Horne has worked in education since 2002 as a teacher\, instructional coach\, professor\, and principal. Having started his career teaching English in France\, Dr. Horne brings a unique perspective to American education. An early adopter of educational technology\, Dr. Horne has presented nationally on using cell phones and Twitter in the classroom and evaluating instructional technology. Dr. Horne designed and led Tennessee Online Public School\, Tennessee’s first statewide online high school. In addition to his day job\, Dr. Horne is an adjunct professor in both the Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis and Curriculum and Instruction departments in the East Tennessee State University College of Education. \n \nMarcella Barros\, Lead Senior Director of Instruction\, Student Support and Professional Learning at NYC Department of Education\, is an experienced educator with 20 years of experience in the NYC Department of Education which began as a seven-year teaching career working in various roles\, including as a professional development team leader. Her leadership roles in education have included founding a high school\, implementing a citywide teacher evaluation pilot\, training independent evaluators\, and developing professional learning plans with principals to address teacher development. As a deputy superintendent\, Marcella led professional learning for a cohort of teacher leaders across seven districts\, led monthly principal inquiry sessions and coordinated districtwide events to foster opportunities for principals and teachers to share instructional best practices across schools. She currently works as a lead senior director of instruction and professional learning in the office of the First Deputy Chancellor supporting local teaching and learning divisions in district offices across New York City. \n \nMichael Fullan\, O.C. is an author\, speaker\, educational consultant\, global leadership director of New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL)\, and a worldwide authority on educational reform with a mandate of helping to achieve the moral purpose of all children learning. A former dean of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) of the University of Toronto\, Michael advises policymakers and local leaders around the world to provide leadership in education. Michael received the Order of Canada in December 2012. He holds honorary doctorates from several universities in North America and abroad. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nKassia Kukurudza has worked in education for over a decade. Beginning her career as an elementary teacher\, she now works for D2L (an educational technology company based in Ontario) as Senior Academic Affairs Manager. Specializing in technology-enabled learning and teaching\, Kassia supports education organizations across the globe to create effective learning ecosystems that put teachers and students at the center. Kassia has her Master of Education\, with a research focus in Haitian school systems and the role of education in fragile contexts. In her free time\, she acts as a mentor for Faculties of Education and volunteers with the Family and Child Services\, working with foster children. \n  \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\nD2L\, creators of the Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS)\, provides a platform that transforms the learning experience. Brightspace supports flexible learning environments such as virtual\, blended\, and personalized learning for both students and teachers. We partner with schools to provide customized solutions ensuring ease of use and success in your LMS!
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SUMMARY:Helping Students with Autism Navigate COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kristi Porter\, Autism Training Specialist and Training Supervisor\, STAR Autism Support\nModerated by Alicia Balfrey\, Autism Training Specialist\, STAR Autism Support \nSponsored by STAR Autism Support \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nFor a variety of reasons\, navigating COVID-19 can be challenging for students with autism and other developmental disabilities. New routines\, new schedules\, new expectations\, increased hygiene\, physical distancing—the list goes on and on! In this edWebinar\, attendees will learn how to support students with autism as they navigate the changes brought on by COVID-19. Topics discussed will include: \n\nReflecting on the challenges educators and students face while teaching and learning during COVID-19\, and identifying potential solutions\n“What” to teach – ideas for new skills\, behaviors\, and routines to teach to students\n“How” to teach – setting up the learning environment\, pre-teaching specific skills\, and practicing new routines with feedback\nReviewing a variety of FREE tools and resources for helping students understand new COVID-19 expectations\n\nWe will discuss evidence-based teaching strategies and watch video examples so attendees leave with an understanding of how to support students with learning during COVID-19\, whether they are teaching remotely or in person. Teachers will receive access to free resources to support a safe and healthy transition to the classroom. Learning during a pandemic is a new experience\, and there are many strategies for supporting our students through these changes. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and anyone supporting a student with autism or other disability.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nAs a training specialist for STAR Autism Support\, Kristi Porter provides professional development and on-site coaching for educators and parents on implementing evidence-based practices for students with autism. Kristi graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a master’s degree in special education as an educational diagnostician. Kristi has served in many different capacities in special education in Utah\, Wyoming\, and Texas. She had the privilege of representing educators on the Wyoming Advisory Panel for Students with Disabilities while serving as Chair Elect. Kristi is passionate about professional development and has presented at the Texas Council for Exceptional Children Conference\, Texas Region 11 Directors Meeting\, and the National Council for Exceptional Children. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nAlicia Balfrey resides in Eugene\, OR and is an autism training specialist with STAR Autism Support. She provides workshops\, coaching\, and consultation to classrooms across the United States and internationally\, supporting their implementation of evidence-based strategies. Alicia also enjoys providing training and support to families of students with autism. Prior to her role at STAR\, Alicia taught an ECSE classroom for preschoolers with autism\, serving as a training site to model evidence-based strategies for other educational teams around the state of Oregon. She received her master’s in early intervention/early childhood special education from the University of Oregon. Alicia also helps to facilitate STAR Autism Support’s Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. \n  \nJoin the Teaching Students with Autism community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nSTAR Autism Support (SAS) provides curriculum materials\, workshops and training to school and agency staff who work with students with autism. Our mission is to help others successfully implement research-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) techniques. We want every child with autism to receive effective instruction!
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SUMMARY:Personalized\, Intelligent Professional Development for Teachers at Scale
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jim Furman\, Executive Director\, The Danielson Group; and Cindy Hamblin\, Director\, Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance (VLLA)\nModerated by Richard Laine\, Chief Innovation and Integration Officer\, 2gnoMe \nSponsored by 2gnoMe Platform for Teachers \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 \nNearly every district in America will open this fall facing the greatest hurdles they have ever faced as they attempt to overcome the learning challenges of the current COVID school year. They cannot meet that challenge unless their teachers are well supported and provided with personalized\, high-quality\, professional development that will help them be at their best. \nThis edWebinar will elevate awareness of the frameworks of effective teaching\, in person and online/hybrid\, and share how these two frameworks are enabling school districts to personalize professional development for their teachers at scale. \nThe presenters will bring together teachers’ and system leaders’ perspectives from The Danielson Group and Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance to: \n\nShare the importance of and understanding around these two powerful frameworks of effective teaching\nDemonstrate how the system supports every teacher’s personalized growth and development at scale\nEngage in a discussion on how to support your needs as you prepare your teachers for the coming school year\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Jim Furman is the executive director of The Danielson Group. Dr. Furman began his career as an English teacher at Fannie C. Williams Middle School in New Orleans. He later served as a faculty member in English education at the University of Delaware and the University of New Orleans before returning to the classroom as a teacher and teacher leader at North High School in Denver. \nHe has coached future\, novice\, and veteran teachers from kindergarten through 12th grade in literacy\, social studies\, math\, and science; supported school leaders in urban schools to build and improve systems of teacher professional development; redesigned teacher preparation programs\, field experiences\, and assessments; and conducted research focused on teacher preparation and adolescent literacy. He earned a Ph.D. in teaching and learning and an M.Ed. in reading education from Vanderbilt University\, and is a graduate of DePauw University (English literature). \n \nCindy Hamblin is the director of the Virtual Learning Leadership Alliance (VLLA)\, a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization that brings together leaders from online learning programs in the United States to strengthen virtual education through leadership\, advocacy\, expertise and professional relationships. Cindy was the director of the Illinois Virtual School from 2009-2018 where she provided oversight of the quality of online courses\, instructors and services to students. Cindy holds degrees from Southern Illinois University and Western Illinois University and joins the VLLA with 23 years of experience in educational technology. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nRichard Laine leads 2gnoMe’s content strategy. Previously\, Richard served as the director of education at the National Governors Association and before that\, the director of education for The Wallace Foundation\, where he led its initiative aimed at strengthening the quality of education leadership and its connection to improving student achievement. Prior to his position at Wallace\, Richard was the director of education policy and initiatives at the Illinois Business Roundtable\, the associate superintendent for policy\, planning and resource management at the Illinois Board of Education and the executive director at the Coalition for Educational Rights. \n  \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 \n2gnoMe is a powerful\, cloud-based platform used to personalize teacher professional development for teachers and entire school districts. Most of the 2gnoMe-enabled professional learning frameworks are available for individual educators at no cost or adopted school or district-wide for greater insight at the administrative level. 2021 CODiE Awards Finalist – Best Professional Learning Solution for Educators. https://2gno.me/
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SUMMARY:The Power of Emotional Intelligence from Birth to Age Eight
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Donna Housman\, CEO\, Housman Institute \nSponsored by Housman Institute \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAs we emerge from this overwhelming year\, are we equipped to handle the impact of this tumultuous time? We need to deal with the trauma that isolation\, loneliness\, depression\, and anxiety have left us with. While we have to confront children’s learning loss\, we cannot do that if we do not first focus on their emotional well-being and our own. We have a burgeoning new pandemic—mental health. How do we stem the tide? It starts with you! \nJoin Dr. Donna Housman as she discusses how we can use the power of emotional intelligence to support our youngest learners (ages zero to eight) and ourselves as we head into a new normal. In this empowering edWebinar\, we will: \n\nDiscover how laying the foundation of emotional intelligence from the earliest years is key for every child’s well-being\nUnderstand that the years from zero to eight provide an unparalleled opportunity\nLearn why self-regulation matters\nLook at the impact emotions have on learning\, behavior and relationships\nRealize the critical need for educators to understand and manage their own emotions first\n\nMore than ever\, we need to harness the opportunity to help children in the earliest years build an emotional toolkit for lifelong learning\, mental health\, and success. This edWebinar will be of interest to educators\, school psychologists\, support staff\, and anyone who works with children from birth to age eight and is interested in child development.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDonna Housman\, Ed.D. has over 35 years’ experience as a psychologist in the field of child development and early childhood education. She founded the Beginnings Child Development Center and Housman Institute\, both based on emotional foundations of learning and cognition. Dr. Housman is the creator of Housman Institute’s flagship program\, the evidence-based emotional\, cognitive\, and social early learning program begin to ECSEL™ that is detailed in her article in the International Journal of Education Policy as well as her co-authored article on begin to ECSEL in the International Journal of Emotional Education. \nDr. Housman is an active speaker having presented to the American Education Research Association (AERA)\, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)\, Zero to Three\, and Harvard China Education Symposium\, among many others. Dr. Housman is a founding executive board member of the Massachusetts Association for Infant Mental Health\, a subchapter of the World Association for Infant Mental Health. She is also a member of the Children’s Health Task Force\, Coalition of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics\, and serves on the board of the New England Center for Children (NECC). \n  \nJoin the Engaging Early Learners community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFounded by Donna Housman\, Ed.D.\, Housman Institute is an early childhood training\, research\, and advocacy organization that seeks to provide the building blocks of emotional intelligence for lifelong learning and success. Our evidence-based program is education for character and moral development by building self-regulation\, empathy\, and emotional competencies.
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SUMMARY:AASA Leading for Equity: Leveraging Edtech to Build Equitable Learning for ALL Students
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Beth Rabbitt\, Chief Executive Officer\, The Learning Accelerator (TLA); Richard E. Culatta\, Chief Executive Officer\, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE); and Dr. Michael T. Conner\, Superintendent\, Middletown Public Schools (CT)\nModerated by Dr. Valerie Truesdale\, Assistant Executive Director\, AASA\, The School Superintendents Association \nHosted by AASA\, The School Superintendents Association \nAASA’s Leadership Network\, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more. \nAs the pandemic underscored deep inequities in students’ abilities to access high levels of learning remotely\, educators and edtech leaders have collaborated at deep levels to call for anywhere\, anytime opportunity. Join edtech leaders Dr. Beth Rabbitt\, Chief Executive Officer of The Learning Accelerator (TLA)\, Richard Culatta\, Chief Executive Officer of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)\, and Dr. Michael T. Conner\, Superintendent\, Middletown Public Schools (CT)\, as they share their organizations’ journeys to supporting educators throughout the country. Non-profit ISTE pivoted quickly to provide extensive professional learning for teachers as they were plunged into hybrid and remote teaching models. The Learning Accelerator\, a national non-profit\, connects teachers and leaders with the knowledge\, tools\, and networks they need to transform K-12 education. AASA\, The School Superintendents Association has engaged thought leaders nationwide in calling for a more student-centered\, equity-focused education for the whole learner. These organizations have partnered to envision a future in which every student receives effective and engaging learning to stretch them toward their futures. \nThis presentation will be of particular value to school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Beth Rabbitt is Chief Executive Officer of The Learning Accelerator (TLA). She is a nationally recognized expert in education innovation and blended and personalized learning. Prior to becoming CEO in 2016\, Dr. Rabbitt was a partner on TLA’s start-up team\, leading the organization’s work to develop educator training systems and researching emerging teaching and learning models and practices. \nBefore joining TLA\, Dr. Rabbitt was a doctoral resident and Director of Human Capital and Innovation at a school in Newark\, NJ\, where she developed and completed research on competency-based approaches to teacher professional learning. Prior to that\, she was an associate partner at the NewSchools Venture Fund\, a consultant to and with Education Resource Strategies\, and the founding doctoral fellow at the Harvard Innovation Lab. She began her early career in education as a teaching intern in the Marshall Islands\, which led her to pursue an undergraduate research fellowship in educational neuroscience and to become the director of environmental education for an urban youth program in Massachusetts. \nDr. Rabbitt serves on the board of several education nonprofits\, including the Highlander Institute\, Catalyst:Ed\, and InnovateEDU. She earned a B.A. from Dartmouth College and a Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) from Harvard University. \n \n \nRichard Culatta is an internationally recognized education innovator with vast experience in education policy\, teacher preparation\, and educational technology. \nPrior to joining ISTE\, he served as the chief innovation officer for the state of Rhode Island where he led the state to become the first to offer computer science in every K-12 school. As the director of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology\, Richard was at the helm of numerous efforts to expand connectivity to schools across the country\, promote personalized learning and develop the National Education Technology Plan. \nRichard is the author of the new book Digital for Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World focusing on helping schools and families create effective digital citizens. Richard began his career in the classroom as a high school teacher and\, across his career\, has coached educators and national leaders around the world on using technology as a tool to reimagine learning. \n \n \nMichael T. Conner\, Ed.D. is the superintendent for Middletown Public Schools in Middletown\, CT. Previously\, he served as Chief Academic Officer (Norwalk\, CT)\, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning (Willimantic\, CT) and Principal of Augusta Lewis Troup School (New Haven\, CT). Dr. Conner obtained his Bachelor of Arts in elementary education/humanities from Lasell University. He also received his Master of Science degree from the University of Bridgeport\, Sixth-Year Diploma from Southern Connecticut State University\, and doctorate in education from Cambridge College. Dr. Conner completed the prestigious Executive Leadership Program at the University of Connecticut and attended the Harvard Superintendents Institute. He also completed the prestigious AASA National Urban Superintendents Academy (cohort III) in Washington\, D.C. Dr. Conner obtained his graduate diploma in business analytics from Harvard University and is currently completing an advanced certificate (ACE) in management\, innovation\, and technology at MIT. \nFor his overall efforts\, Dr. Conner was recognized by The Network Journal as a “Top 40 Under 40” recipient. He was also recognized by the Connecticut NAACP (100 Most Influential Blacks in Connecticut)\, Middlesex NAACP (Education Award)\, Eleven28 Entertainment (100 Men of Color Award)\, Cross Street African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (Rev. George E. Battle Senior Education Award)\, Middlesex United Way (Community Leadership Award)\, and DECA Inc. (National Administrator of the Year). Under his leadership\, Middletown Public Schools was recognized as a 2019 AASA/SPN National Innovation and Transformational District\, of which only 17 districts nationally received this distinction. Also\, Middletown Public Schools received the honor as a 2020 National Innovative District by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Dr. Conner was featured in AASA’s School Administrator magazine for his article entitled What Mentoring Means to a New Superintendent of Color. This past August\, Middletown Public Schools was featured in Time Magazine and AASA’s School Administrator magazine with Ray McNulty highlighting their innovative blended learning model that underpins the latest research around personalized learning using artificial intelligence. Most recently\, Dr. Conner was selected by The School Superintendents Association (AASA) and Successful Practices Network (SPN) to serve on the Learning 2025: National Commission on Student-Centered\, Equity-Focused Education as a commissioner. He will be making recommendations on innovative and equity-based practices for agencies and districts throughout the country to adopt holistically. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Valerie Truesdale joined AASA early in 2019 as the assistant executive director responsible for guiding leadership development services and programs. With years of experience in the superintendency and roles in instructional technology\, she knows that AASA’s Leadership Network can be a substantial resource for school leaders trying to keep pace with the rapidly changing delivery of K-12 education. \n  \nJoin the Leading for Equity community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n					\n				\n\n					\n				 \n \nThe AASA Leadership Network drives superintendent success\, innovation\, and growth\, shaping the future of public education while preparing students for what’s next. We are the largest\, most diverse network of superintendents in America. Passionate and committed\, we connect educational leaders to the professional learning\, leadership development\, relationships\, and partnerships they need to ensure a long career of impact.
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SUMMARY:6 Essential Steps to Fun and Effective Phonological Awareness Instruction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Cheryl Lundy Swift\, M.Ed.\, National Presenter\, Learning Without Tears; and Tracy Sloper\, National Presenter\, Territory Manager\, Learning Without Tears \nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nPhonological awareness is a critical foundational literacy skill. In fact\, multiple research studies indicate that phonological awareness skills are a strong predictor of a child’s success in learning to read. During this fun and engaging edWebinar\, attendees will learn a variety of engaging instructional strategies to teach six essential phonological awareness skills along the phonological awareness continuum. \nAt the end of this learning experience\, attendees will be able to: \n\nDistinguish the difference between phonological awareness and phonemic awareness\nIntegrate fun phonological awareness lessons and activities to help emerging readers recognize\, discriminate\, blend\, segment\, and manipulate sounds\nExplicitly teach\, model\, and reinforce how to isolate\, delete\, and substitute phonemes\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to individuals working with children from preK to first grade.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nCheryl Lundy Swift received a Master of Education in administration and supervision from Virginia Commonwealth University and has been a dedicated educator for over 20 years. Cheryl is the founder and CEO of EduPower\, an education consulting firm that empowers school and business leaders\, teachers\, parents\, and students to reach their fullest potential through professional development\, coaching\, and curricula. Cheryl is an award-winning educational leader\, curriculum developer\, motivational speaker\, and trainer. She served as the lead curriculum developer for Learning Without Tears’ Get Set for School’s Language and Literacy curriculum\, which received an AEP Distinguished Achievement Award. In 2017\, Cheryl was awarded the Investor Bank’s Educator of the Year Award. Cheryl is currently pursuing her doctorate in educational leadership from Kean University in Union\, NJ. \n \n \nTracy Sloper received her Preschool Director’s Credential after quickly realizing her passion for children\, families\, and developmentally appropriate educational experiences. She has more than 28 years of experience in the early education and supplemental tutoring industries and has dedicated her career to helping educate and inspire children. She currently consults and trains for early education programs in a highly competitive educational market. She also has helped lead numerous families with helping their children reach their educational goals through personalized tutoring. Tracy is committed to helping parents\, children\, educators\, and professionals discover the Handwriting Without Tears program. \n  \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.
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SUMMARY:Supercharge 21st Century Students: Prepare Students for a Lifetime of Collaboration\, Problem Solving\, and Critical Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Julie Stern\, Professional Learning Facilitator\, Education to Save the World; and Maria Arfanakis (Galanis)\, K-8 Innovation Curriculum Specialist\, Deerfield Public Schools District 109 (IL) \nSponsored by Breakout EDU \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nEducators are eager to create 21st-century skilled\, self-directed learners—but what needs to be in place for that to be successful? How can educators move from classroom learning that is unconnected from students’ lived experiences and create opportunities for students to use their skills and knowledge to lead their learning? \nIn this edWebinar\, educator and researcher Julie Stern and edtech expert and educator Maria Arfanakis will discuss how schools can shift their focus from teaching to the standards to teaching for learning transfer. The presenters will share more about what learning transfer is and how educators can use it to design equitable learning experiences that are meaningful and engaging. Educators will learn how the right instructional moves\, such as discussion-focused collaborative games\, create a perfect conduit to harness students’ prior learning and experiences\, move students toward expertise\, and improve students’ social-emotional learning. \nThe conversation will address the practical steps educators can take to move from a teacher-controlled to a student-led classroom\, how leaders can encourage their staff to prioritize the instructional behaviors that maximize student learning while preparing students to tackle the complex challenges in their careers\, and how centralizing learning transfer has the power to transform schools into vibrant laboratories of learning and problem solving. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of all grade levels.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJulie Stern is passionate about synthesizing the best of education research into practical tools that support educators in breaking free of the industrial model of schooling and moving toward teaching and learning that promote sustainability\, equity\, and well-being. She is the best-selling author of Learning that Transfers\, Visible Learning for Social Studies\, and Tools for Teaching Conceptual Understanding\, Elementary and Secondary. She is the thought leader behind the global workshop series Making Sense of Learning Transfer and is a certified trainer in Visible Learning Plus. She is a James Madison Constitutional Fellow and taught social studies for many years in Washington\, D.C. and her native Louisiana. Julie moves internationally every few years with her husband\, a U.S. diplomat\, and her two young sons. \n \nMaria Arfanakis (Galanis) is an educator living in Chicago and working in the north suburb of Deerfield. Her journey in edtech began in 2001 as a middle school tech coordinator\, which evolved into tech coach\, and then iCoach. Currently\, she is the K-8 innovation curriculum specialist in her school district helping introduce\, integrate\, and support innovative learning practices. She received an M.Ed in curriculum and technology because she loves what tech can bring to learning\, connecting people\, and the world. When she thinks of her ideal focus in education\, she wants it to FOSTER\, ELEVATE\, and INSPIRE CURIOSITY and WONDER. At the same time\, she wants to ENJOY it all. She focuses on the positive and believes that everyone has the ability in them to be great in their own way. \n  \nJoin the 21st Century 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\nFounded in 2015\, Breakout EDU empowers educators to bring active learning to lessons through fun educational puzzles. Played by millions of students worldwide\, Breakout EDU offers kit-based and digital games that span every grade level to foster students’ academic and social development. Our standards-aligned games help develop students’ 4C and SEL skills and are available in core subject areas such as Math\, ELA\, Science\, History\, and general topics\, such as holidays\, team-building\, and more everyday play.
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SUMMARY:Reconnecting to Your Passion to Improve Your Practice
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Anthony Colannino\, Senior Fellow\, ICLE; and Heather Bender\, Director of Professional Learning\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt\nModerated by Tyler Schlagenhauf\, Sr. 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.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nAs we consider the last 15 months in education\, what have we or can we learn from that process for personal and professional growth to effectively drive student growth and outcomes? As we begin settling into the new normal\, balancing today’s pressing concerns with the needs of tomorrow will be a constant challenge. In the face of competing priorities\, we can lead and teach in a meaningful way that creates a supportive culture and results. \nDuring this edWebinar we will focus on reaffirming\, refocusing\, and even challenging your thinking by: \n\nRekindling strong and productive relationships with those you serve\nUsing skills and strategies that move beyond coping and lead to growth\nCapacity planning within your district and school and more!\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and district curriculum coordinators.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAnthony Colannino\, Senior Fellow\, ICLE\, constantly reflects on his education journey. For more than 20 years he has sought out best practices\, learned and led from mistakes\, as well as successes\, and found nuances in small\, teachable moments that can lead to exponential growth for students\, teachers\, and leaders alike. Connect with him online and learn more about his mission\, vision\, and passion here leadingandteachingforgrowth.com. \n \nHeather Bender is the Director of Professional Learning for Literacy and Math Solutions with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. In her role\, she effectively manages and leads a team in the execution of premier professional learning service design and delivery that results in high levels of customer satisfaction and renewed and/or expanded professional learning services. In addition\, she is responsible for developing and scaling operational processes to support successful implementation of HMH products and professional learning services in aligned accounts. As the director\, she works collaboratively with specialists and sales team members to develop and execute strategic professional learning services projects. Prior to HMH\, she worked as the administrator in Huntsville City Schools as the director of networked learning and informational technology. She was involved in leading Huntsville City Schools as the first innovative district in the nation to go districtwide with 1:1 laptops and digital curricula. \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  \n  \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.
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SUMMARY:How to Close the Digital Learning Opportunity Gap with the American Rescue Plan
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Shawn Gross\, CEO and President\, Digital Millennial Consulting \nSponsored by Blackboard \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 American Rescue Plan (ARP) was approved by Congress on March 10\, 2021 and signed into law the following day. The ARP represents the largest amount of funding relief for K-12 amongst the three aid packages distributed by the federal government in response to the pandemic. However\, many uncertainties still exist as to how\, when and where these funds can be utilized as it relates to both software and hardware. Join this edWebinar as we discuss the following topics: \n\nEligible funding categories for software and hardware (ESSER III)\nSpending requirements and the importance of learning loss\nTiming around the release of funds and obligation dates\nFederal funding formula to determine how much you can anticipate receiving for software and hardware purchases\nUpcoming bills that may also provide further funding streams for K-12\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 school\, district\, and curriculum leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nShawn Gross is a former education senior policy advisor in the United States Senate and House of Representatives. Additionally\, Shawn served as a member of the Obama Administration’s task force on continuity of learning in response to school closures as a result of a pandemic. Furthermore\, he has worked with over 200 districts across 23 states to help leadership maximize access to federal funding opportunities for edtech. Shawn is the CEO and president of Digital Millennial Consulting and is based in Arlington\, Virginia. \n  \nJoin the Education Funding community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt Blackboard\, we’re shaping the future of education with big ideas that are transforming the face of education. Every day we’re helping millions of people around the world find new ways to learn\, connect and advance. With innovative technologies and solutions we’re bringing them closer to the knowledge they seek and the potential they can achieve.
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SUMMARY:Social-Emotional Learning: Priorities for 2021 and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Marc Zimmerman\, CEO\, The Social Express; Carrie Rogers-Whitehead\, CEO\, Digital Respons-Ability; and Karen Allen\, National Education Coordinator\, The Social Express\nModerated by Joyce Whitby\, President\, Innovations4Education \nSponsored by The Social Express and Digital Respons-Ability \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nNow\, more than ever\, we all need to prioritize social-emotional learning (SEL). The discussion will focus on the skyrocketing demand for supporting students and their teachers in terms of SEL and mental health. The presenters will address the need for trauma-informed practices and best practices in regard to digital citizenship. Additionally\, they will speak directly to guidelines for accelerating recovery in terms of the American Rescue Plan ESSER funds. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of all grade levels.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMarc Zimmerman was a co-founder and President of Critical Digital Data\, Inc. (CDIX\, OTC:BB)\, an online data storage company; CEO of 1st Financial Home Loan Services\, a high-end boutique mortgage brokerage that was sold in 2005; and CEO-Founder of PineappleHut Real Estate\, a multi-million dollar-producing real estate brokerage. Marc attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston. He is a highly accomplished keyboardist\, pianist\, and composer with worldwide recording and touring credentials. \n \n \nCarrie Rogers-Whitehead is the founder of Digital Respons-Ability\, a mission-based company that has educated tens of thousands of students\, parents and educators on digital citizenship. She regularly writes and researches on technology and is the author of Digital Citizenship: Teaching Strategies and Practice from the Field\, and the recently released Becoming a Digital Parent: A Practical Guide to Help Families Navigate Technology. \n \nKaren Allen has been an educator for over 20 years in the San Francisco Bay Area. After over 10 years in the classroom\, Karen shifted her focus to supporting teachers as a curriculum specialist\, and then later as a school principal in alternative ed programs in Marin County\, CA. Karen served as the coordinator for the Marin County Office of Education’s Foster and Homeless Youth Education programs. Karen continues to be a lifelong education leader in Marin County and beyond\, supporting teaching and learning communities through trauma-informed practices and social-emotional learning. \n \nAbout the Host \nJoyce Whitby is the president of Innovations4Education. She is a lifelong educator who spent over ten years teaching graduate-level courses in educational technology at Long Island University\, where\, in 1984\, she developed the T.E.A.M. program (Telecommunications\, Education\, and Multimedia). Since then\, Joyce has been in the business of educational technology with key roles in professional development\, marketing\, and sales leadership. Most notably she has developed strategic sales initiatives targeting complex and urban environments for several organizations including WICAT Systems\, Jostens Learning\, Scientific Learning\, Apple Computer\, Monarch Teaching Technologies (makers of VizZle\, an app for students with autism)\, and the education group of West Corporation (SchoolMessenger solutions). She has been an active member of SIIA for over 15 years. \n  \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\nThe Social Express is focused on leveraging technology to meet the needs for K-12 students in terms of Social-Emotional Learning and Career Exploration. It is our goal to create exciting\, innovative new products to assist with social and life skills for every developmental stage that children go through. \n \nDigital Respons-Ability is a research-based provider of digital citizenship education. We have taught tens of thousands of students and parents in deep-dive\, holistic digital citizenship classes. Digital Respons-Ability contracts with local\, state and federal organizations to provide digital citizenship curriculum and training to parents\, students and educators.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20210601/
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SUMMARY:Addressing Equity and Access: Impact of Interrupted Schooling
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Amanda Patterson\, Ed.D.\, National Director\, Academic Planning and Analytics\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; and Garth Harries\, Managing Partner\, International Center for Leadership in Education \nSponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThe challenges of the past year have increased the disparities in education around equity and access. As education leaders plan for the new normal next school year\, has your district been able to pivot and create a curriculum that provides for academic rigor? Are your teachers ready to cultivate genuine relevance and relationships? \nClosing equity and access gaps in the U.S. depends on school and district leaders who can build the right culture\, identify the right intervention and instructional program strategies\, and provide the right professional learning. Watch Dr. Amanda Patterson and Garth Harries discuss the key challenges and proven tactical solutions to help district leaders accelerate through recent learning loss to close longstanding instructional disparities. \nIn recorded this edWebinar\, district leaders are: \n\nIntroduced to leadership planning frameworks that support ongoing improvement and coherence\nProvided with information about intervention and supplemental resources that can be used to help plan and redesign instructional programs\nGuided on ways to build educator professional growth into regular rhythms of schools\, building from existing strengths while confronting the new normal facing teachers\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and curriculum\, Title I\, special education\, and ELL directors.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAmanda Patterson\, Ed.D. is the HMH National Director of Academic Planning and Analytics. Dr. Patterson works with districts across the country in devising\, planning\, and creating strategic plans using their data to help them maximize outcomes for students\, teachers\, and their community. She began her career in the DeKalb County School System (GA) as a teacher and held several administrative positions during her tenure there. Additionally\, she was an adjunct professor for two years at Mercer University focusing on teaching aspiring educators and guiding best practices in research. Her 28-year career in education has primarily focused on fostering systematic transformation around improved academic outcomes. \n \nGarth Harries is Managing Partner at the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE). Prior to joining HMH\, Garth was Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of New Haven Public Schools\, and the architect of the New Haven School Change\, a nationally recognized school reform initiative that raised graduation rates by almost 20 percentage points. He also served as the senior leader at the New York City Department of Education\, responsible for the successful creation of over 350 new district and charter schools and the re-design of special education services. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Leadership 3.0: Essential Skills for Innovative Leaders community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \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.
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SUMMARY:AASA Leading for Equity – Learning 2025: National Commission on Student-Centered\, Equity-Focused\, Future-Driven Education
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Bill Daggett\, Founder\, Successful Practices Network and the International Center for Leadership in Education; and Dr. Daniel A. Domenech\, Executive Director\, AASA\, The School Superintendents Association\nModerated by Dr. Valerie Truesdale\, Assistant Executive Director\, AASA\, The School Superintendents Association \nHosted by AASA\, The School Superintendents Association \nAASA’s Leadership Network\, providing premier professional learning for educational leaders \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nOn April 8th\, AASA released An American Imperative: A New Vision of Public Schools. This set of recommendations from an AASA Learning 2025 National Commission presents a series of connected\, essential recommendations which will shape American education. Please join Co-Chairs Dr. Bill Daggett and Dr. Daniel A. Domenech as they share the commission’s call for holistic redesign of the public school system by 2025. Learning 2025: Student-Centered\, Equity-Focused Education is an AASA initiative grounded in the foundational work of the AASA Learning 2025 National Commission\, comprised of thought leaders in education\, business\, community\, and philanthropy. \nThe time for action is now. Schools must operate as the heartbeat of the country we want and believe in—a country where freedom\, justice\, and opportunity are extended to everyone\, without question\, qualification or exception. The recent pandemic has given us an opportunity to finally reshape schools to meet ALL whole learner needs for maximized achievement. We’re calling on educators to seize this opportunity to realize the vision of holistic school redesign. \nDr. Daggett and Dr. Domenech discuss AASA Learning 2025 National Commission’s core components and corresponding essential areas of systemic school redesign. As leaders\, teachers\, and students work to realize this vision\, all must play an active role in redesigning systems\, reengineering instruction\, and co-authoring the learning journey. \nThis recorded presentation will be of particular value to school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nBill Daggett\, Ed.D. is the founder of both the Successful Practices Network and the International Center for Leadership in Education. He is recognized worldwide for his proven ability to move preK-12 education systems towards more rigorous and relevant skills and knowledge for all students. For 30 years\, he has crisscrossed our nation\, as well as the industrialized world\, to lead school reform efforts to effectively prepare students for their future. \nWhile an avid supporter of public education\, he also challenges all of us to be more focused on our children’s future than on maintaining the schools of our youth. His insights and leadership have caused nearly every major education association in the country\, hundreds of school districts\, numerous political and business leaders\, publishers\, and others to seek out his advice and guidance. \nDr. Daggett began his career as a teacher\, local administrator\, and then director with the New York State Education Department. He spends much of his time providing leadership and guidance to the National Dropout Prevention Center and the Career and Technical Education Technical Assistance Center\, which are part of the Successful Practices Network. \nHe is the creator of the Rigor/Relevance Framework which has recently become the cornerstone of much of the nation’s school reform efforts. He is also the author of numerous books about learning and education\, textbooks\, research reports\, and journal articles. \nDr. Daggett has been recognized as a distinguished alumnus by both Temple University and the State University at Albany. \nDr. Daggett has a special commitment to individuals with disabilities. He and his wife\, Bonnie\, volunteer their time and lend their support to Wildwood Programs in upstate New York. Wildwood serves the needs of people of all ages who\, like their daughter Audrey\, have neurological impairments/learning disabilities or autism\, by enabling them to become the best that they can be. \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 \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Valerie Truesdale joined AASA early in 2019 as the assistant executive director responsible for guiding leadership development services and programs. With years of experience in the superintendency and roles in instructional technology\, she knows that AASA’s Leadership Network can be a substantial resource for school leaders trying to keep pace with the rapidly changing delivery of K-12 education. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Leading for Equity community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n\n					\n				\n\n					\n				 \n \nThe AASA Leadership Network drives superintendent success\, innovation\, and growth\, shaping the future of public education while preparing students for what’s next. We are the largest\, most diverse network of superintendents in America. Passionate and committed\, we connect educational leaders to the professional learning\, leadership development\, relationships\, and partnerships they need to ensure a long career of impact.
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SUMMARY:Overcoming the Challenges of Integrating Nature into the Early Childhood Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Rachel A. Larimore\, Owner\, Samara Early Learning \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIt seems everywhere you turn lately there is mention of getting kids outside in nature. This was true before the pandemic\, but now even more so. The reality is there are many benefits to nature-based learning for children’s whole development—not just their physical well-being. There are also benefits for teachers! But for many\, implementing a nature-based approach is easier said than done. There are many real and perceived challenges when implementing a nature-based early childhood education. Sometimes\, for example\, there are questions about when is too hot or cold to go outside. Sometimes children don’t arrive with appropriate clothing. And sometimes parents don’t understand why the children are “just playing in the woods.” There are solutions for overcoming these challenges and the effort is well worth it! \nThis recorded edWebinar will help early childhood educators identify the principles fundamental to a nature-based approach and the benefits of such an approach. Then\, using a continuum of nature-based early childhood education as the overarching framework\, Dr. Rachel A. Larimore addresses the unique challenges of integrating nature into the preschool classroom. She’ll discuss challenges and possible solutions related to: \n\nAdhering to licensing regulations while implementing a nature-based approach\nAdjusting program structure to integrate more outdoor time\nPreparing the physical environment (inside and outside)\nMaking more intentional connections between outdoor and indoor learning\nSupporting families when integrating more nature-based activities into the curriculum\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of the preK through elementary levels. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Rachel A. Larimore is an educator\, speaker\, consultant\, and author of three books including Establishing a Nature-Based Preschool and Preschool Beyond Walls: Blending Early Childhood Education and Nature-Based Learning. Her work focuses on the intentional integration of nature into early childhood education for young children’s whole development. She is the chief visionary of Samara Early Learning\, a company focused on helping early childhood educators implement high-quality nature-based approaches. Prior to establishing Samara Early Learning\, Dr. Larimore founded one of the nation’s earliest nature-based preschools at Chippewa Nature Center in Midland\, MI. Dr. Larimore earned her doctoral degree from Michigan State University’s Department of Teacher Education. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Classroom Management for Early Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nKaplan Early Learning Company is a leading international provider of products and services that enhance children’s learning.
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SUMMARY:Addressing Implicit Bias and Disproportionality in Social-Emotional and Behavior Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Katie Eklund\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor and Co-Director\, School Psychology Program\, and Co-Director\, School Mental Health Collaborative\, University of Wisconsin-Madison; and Janine Jones\, Ph.D.\, NCSP\, Professor\, School Psychology\, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Education\, University of Washington \nSponsored by Illuminate Education \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSocial-emotional behavior (SEB) equips young people with the skills to lead healthy\, productive lives. Schools across the country are investing resources in social-emotional learning (SEL) programs to help students develop these essential skills\, but there are barriers that prevent many students of color and other marginalized youth from benefiting from these programs. One of these is how SEB skills are assessed and how resulting data are used to inform SEL and behavioral interventions. \nWatch Drs. Katie Eklund and Janine Jones for guidance on how you can ensure SEB assessments support positive social-emotional outcomes for all students. In this recorded edWebinar they share: \n\nStrategies for engaging in culturally responsive assessment practices\nHow SEB screening data can be used to consider which students need additional support\nBest practices for reducing the rates of racial/ethnic disproportionality in behavioral risk identification\nConsiderations around implicit bias and how to ensure students receive equitable support\n\nWatch Dr. Eklund and Dr. Jones to gain insights you can apply as you plan your behavior and SEL programming for next school year and learn how to look for ways to continue to address inequities in your system. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, school counselors\, and school psychologists. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Katie Eklund is an associate professor in the School Psychology Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Co-Director of the School Mental Health Collaborative. Prior to entering academia\, Dr. Eklund worked in public education for 10 years as a school administrator\, school psychologist\, and school social worker. She is currently a Nationally Certified School Psychologist and licensed psychologist. Dr. Eklund’s research focuses on school mental health\, including early identification and intervention for children with behavioral and social-emotional concerns\, social-emotional learning\, school safety\, and equitable outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse students. \n \nDr. Janine Jones\, Ph.D.\, NCSP is a professor in the School Psychology program and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Education\, University of Washington. As an engaged scholar and licensed psychologist\, Dr. Jones is dedicated to implementing research that informs clinical practice. She believes the path to meeting educational and social-emotional needs of children and families lies within a cultural context. As a practicing psychologist\, she has served a diverse population of more than 250 children and families in assessment and treatment. In her 20+ years of providing clinical services and conducting research\, Dr. Jones is at the forefront of scholar-practitioners who identify effective approaches for addressing the mental health needs of children and families of color. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion 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\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/dei20210527/
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SUMMARY:5 Steps for Building and Strengthening Students’ Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mahnaz Charania\, Ph.D.\, Senior Research Fellow\, Education\, The Christensen Institute; Julia Freeland Fisher\, Director\, Education Research\, The Christensen Institute; and Kent Pekel\, Ed.D.\, President and CEO\, Search Institute \nSponsored by The Christensen Institute \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nLike discoveries washed ashore after a turbulent hurricane\, the pandemic has exposed like never before both the importance of students’ social and emotional well-being and their need to equitably access supports in order for them to thrive socially and academically. This recorded edWebinar reveals strategies that build and strengthen students’ relationships to help ensure schools not only come back\, but come back better in serving every student. \nOn May 4th\, the Christensen Institute released a free\, five-step playbook that distills decades of social capital research and cutting-edge practices from the field into a customizable roadmap that any K–12 or postsecondary leader can use to begin implementing the tools\, metrics\, and designs needed to ensure every student’s well-being and access to opportunity. \nedWebinar viewers will understand not only the importance of students’ relationships to their personal\, academic\, and career success\, but also how to incorporate intentional designs that reimagine students’ relationships as tangible outcomes to learning that far outlast one-time interventions. They’ll also discover strategies that help adults who work with young people become both intentional and inclusive in building developmental relationships with all youth. They’ll be introduced to the tools and tactics that could be implemented in standalone programming or courses. However\, we’ll encourage viewers to treat relationship building as a system-wide goal\, rather than a one-off effort reserved for only a few students. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 and postsecondary leaders\, defined as any innovative practitioner spearheading initiatives on behalf of students. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nMahnaz Charania\, Ph.D. is a senior research fellow at the Christensen Institute. A research psychologist by training\, she studies how innovation theory can transform students’ learning environments and networks in ways that amplify equitable access to opportunities\, particularly for traditionally under-resourced students. She is a highly regarded expert in measuring and evaluating the impact of innovative school practices. Prior to joining the Institute\, Dr. Charania served as a public school district administrator\, a director of social impact efforts within an independent school\, and a consultant to federal and international agencies on translating evidence-based research to classroom practice. In her own words\, “I believe an ecosystem of diverse thinkers and doers can attain powerful solutions to pressing problems. Our education systems must equip students to learn across differences and amplify their learning through real-world relationships in order to fully prepare them as informed\, active citizens.” \n\n \nJulia Freeland Fisher is the director of education research at the Christensen Institute. She leads a team that educates education and community leaders on the power of disruptive innovation in the K-12 and postsecondary spheres through its research. Her team aims to transform monolithic\, factory-model education systems into student-centered designs that educate every student successfully and enable each to realize his or her fullest potential. \nJulia is the author of Who You Know: Unlocking Innovations That Expand Students’ Networks. The book focuses on emerging tools and practices that radically expand who students know by enhancing their access to and ability to navigate new peer\, mentor\, and professional networks. Prior to joining the Institute\, Julia worked at NewSchools Venture Fund\, a venture philanthropy organization that supports education entrepreneurs who are transforming public education. Julia holds a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and a JD from Yale Law School. \n\nKent Pekel\, Ed.D. is an educational leader who has worked at the school\, district\, state\, federal\, and university levels. Throughout his diverse career\, he has sought to bridge research\, practice\, and policy to help young people from marginalized communities learn and thrive. Dr. Pekel is currently President and CEO of Search Institute\, an internationally recognized not-for-profit organization that conducts applied research and develops practical resources that enhance the capacity of schools\, youth programs\, and other organizations to help young people thrive. Among other recent accomplishments\, in 2018 Search Institute received the Award for Organizational Excellence in Research and Programming for Youth from the Society for Research on Adolescence. Dr. Pekel began his career as a high school teacher in his home state of Minnesota. He holds a B.A. in East Asian studies from Yale University\, a Master of Education from Harvard University\, and a doctorate in education from the University of Minnesota. \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\nThe Christensen Institute is a nonprofit\, nonpartisan think tank dedicated to improving the world through Disruptive Innovation. Founded on the theories of late Harvard professor Clayton Christensen\, the Institute offers a unique framework for understanding many of society’s most pressing problems.
URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20210526/
CATEGORIES:Culture of Belonging,Mental Health and Wellness,Social-Emotional Learning
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SUMMARY:Phonological and Phonemic Awareness: The What\, Why\, How\, and Wow for Every Learner
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Stacy Hurst\, M.Ed.\, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education\, Southern Utah University\, and Chief Education Officer\, Reading Horizons; and Donell Pons\, MAT\, M.Ed.\, Literacy and Reading Coordinator\, American International School of Utah\nModerated by Erika Huff\, Event and Campaign Manager\, Reading Horizons \nSponsored by Reading Horizons \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nFor young learners\, preK through grade three\, phonological and phonemic awareness are essential building blocks for literacy. And for older\, struggling readers grade four and beyond\, mastering these core literacy skills can help break barriers to academic success and progress. \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, two skilled\, innovative educators introduce you to research-based\, classroom-tested techniques and activities\, all created to build and reinforce students’ phonological and phonemic awareness. Many of the techniques and activities you’ll see will also support students with dyslexia. If you’re looking for approaches that will make the connection between speech and the written word\, this is your edWebinar! \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, school and district leaders\, reading and literacy coaches\, reading specialists\, special education teachers\, special education department chairs\, district-level special education directors\, professional development leaders\, curriculum leaders\, equity\, inclusion\, and diversity leaders\, school improvement leaders\, and Title I and federal funding directors of all grade levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nStacy Hurst is an assistant professor of teacher education at Southern Utah University where she teaches courses in literacy and early childhood education. She has degrees in sociology and elementary education and a master’s degree in education. Her extensive experience also includes teaching first grade and working as a literacy coach and reading specialist. Stacy is the co-author of a foundational literacy program and is also the chief education officer at Reading Horizons\, an educational software company that teaches structured literacy concepts through a blended software and direct instruction approach. Stacy is passionate about literacy and believes that learning how to read well is a civil right. \n \nDonell Pons has a husband and several children with dyslexia. When Donell discovered her son had dyslexia and was struggling to find appropriate services\, she went back to school and received a dual MED and MAT in teaching and learning with a special education certification\, none of which addressed dyslexia. Donell has taught secondary language arts and worked at a charter school focusing on supporting students on the autism spectrum. Donell is trained in multiple structured literacy-based reading methods. She was the literacy and reading coordinator and ELL director at a public charter school and her efforts to implement a comprehensive literacy program there were featured in Language Magazine\, October 2016 and MiddleWeb SmartBrief. Donell has produced a nationally recognized three-part webcast series on teaching reading and recognizing dyslexia and has had numerous articles in educational publications. She is a member of Decoding Dyslexia Utah and helped compose the Utah State Dyslexia Handbook. She is currently working with adults in a workplace literacy program as well as supporting students with dyslexia in the transition to college. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nErika Huff serves as Event and Campaign Manager for Reading Horizons. Passionate about literacy\, she is focused on improving reading for families in the home. Erika holds a BA in social work from Utah State University in addition to an MA in social work from the University of Utah. \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\nReading Horizons offers professional learning and curriculum tools that prepare teachers to deliver the principles of reading science in a classroom\, hybrid\, or virtual setting. Direct instruction coupled with technology-supported explicit phonics instruction helps students build a solid foundation in reading and spelling.
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SUMMARY:STEAM and Sisterhood: Art\, Tech and Inspiration from the Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Celina Bertoncini\, Ninth-Grade STEAM Teacher\, Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy (BELA) Charter School (NY) \nSponsored by Wacom \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSpend an hour with innovative young educator Celina Bertoncini\, ninth-grade STEAM teacher at BELA\, the all-girls Brooklyn Academy for Emerging Leaders. Viewers of this recorded edWebinar will learn all about this school’s unique focus on preparing young women for college and career\, and their integration of a technology-rich curriculum. Ms. Celina B.\, as her students call her\, will share insights into BELA’s STEAM program\, their curriculum’s focus\, and the art activities and projects that open both avenues of artistic expression and mastery of technology skills for her students. \nViewers will have the opportunity to gather tips and ideas for integrative STEAM projects and learn how BELA works to address the unique and individual needs of students who may not have had access to technology tools prior to becoming BELA students. The school’s motto\, “I believe. I can. I will\,” is an everyday inspiration for students\, teachers and now this edWebinar’s attendees. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers and school and district leaders of the elementary through high school levels. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nCelina Bertoncini is an artist and educator in Brooklyn\, NY who seeks to use STEAM and nutrition education to empower and inspire others to reach their full wellness and creative potential. As a New York State classroom teacher in the process of receiving a certificate in special education\, Celina is building the STEAM curriculum at the all-girls public charter school\, Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy (BELA). Celina has a bachelor’s in film and TV from Boston University and a master’s degree in middle childhood education from Relay Graduate School of Education. In addition to teaching STEAM in a physical classroom\, she also teaches online classes in traditional/digital drawing and animation through TakeLessons’ and Outschool’s online platforms. With a certification from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition\, Celina also volunteers as a mentor and educator for Plant Powered Metro New York. You can find her lifting weights in the gym or baking vegan cupcakes in her spare time. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the TechTools for the Classroom community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nWacom delivers innovative digital technologies to support all aspects of human creativity. For educators and students\, Wacom provides teaching and learning-ready tools\, including digital pen and tablet technology for eLearning in traditional classroom\, creative learning and lab settings\, for in-class\, remote and blended teaching and learning across the K-12 curriculum.
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SUMMARY:Building K-12 School System Resilience: Principles and Practices for Districts to Mitigate Future Learning Disruptions
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Scott Elliott\, Ed.D.\, Superintendent\, Watauga County Schools (NC); and Shannon Trejo\, Chief Academic Officer\, Dallas Independent School District (TX)\nModerated by Mark Schneiderman\, Senior Director\, Future of Teaching & Learning\, D2L \nSponsored by D2L \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThe pandemic demonstrated the need for resilience to enable quality and equitable learning continuity in the face of disruptions from pandemic to natural disasters to ongoing technology\, policy\, and economic change. But how do K-12 leaders move from recognition to planning and implementation? This recorded edWebinar will provide K-12 leaders with a framework\, practices\, tools\, and examples for moving from a react/recover approach to proactively increasing system resilience ahead of future disruptions. \nThe presenters share their experiences and a new actionable framework and guide to help you answer: \n\nHow should we think about resilience moving forward? What are the potential disruptors we must mitigate?\nWhat are the principles and practices of a resilient K-12 system?\nWhat are the organizational behaviors and processes needed to drive systems change and build toward resilience?\n\nThe opportunity and responsibility are strong for planning to ensure continuity of quality learning ahead of foreseeable disruptions. This recorded edWebinar will provide you with the professional understanding and tools for that journey. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 school and district leaders\, state education agency leaders\, regional support education agencies\, and nonprofit member and mission education organizations. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nScott Elliott\, Ed.D. is Superintendent of Watauga County Schools\, serving 4\,400 K-12 students in Western North Carolina. Dr. Elliott is a product of North Carolina public schools and has bachelor’s degree from UNC Greensboro and graduate degrees from Western Carolina University. Before coming to Watauga County Schools as Superintendent in 2014\, Dr. Elliott served for 17 years in the Transylvania County Schools as a teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, central office administrator\, and assistant superintendent. Before that\, he was a community college instructor. Dr. Elliott considers public education to be a high calling and that teaching is the noblest of professions. \n \nChief Academic Officer Shannon Trejo has 28 years of educational experience in various capacities\, and prior to her current position\, she served as Dallas ISD Assistant Superintendent for Language\, Literacy and Social Studies. In that role\, she led six departments—Dyslexia/504\, Reading Language Arts\, Social Studies\, Dual Language and English Learner Services\, World Languages\, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support—and focused on the creation and implementation of a districtwide curriculum. Shannon earned a bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree in educational administration from The University of Texas at Arlington. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nMark Schneiderman has worked in a leadership role for 20+ years connecting policy\, practice\, and technology for education impact. At D2L\, he curates research and strategic partnerships to support the K-12 education sector in identifying and implementing best practices. He previously held senior roles in the technology and nonprofit sectors building public-private partnerships to imagine and advocate public and school policies that enhance student success through technology and digital learning. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Innovation in Education community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nD2L\, creators of the Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS)\, provides a platform that transforms the learning experience. Brightspace supports flexible learning environments such as virtual\, blended and personalized learning for both students and teachers. We partner with schools to provide customized solutions ensuring ease of use and success in your LMS!
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SUMMARY:ARP Dollars: Unlocking Equity for Students with Disabilities Through Effective Program Design\, Priority Setting\, and Teacher Voice
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Simone Hall\, Policy Specialist\, Center for Learner Equity; Lauren Krempecki\, Program Manager\, Center for Learner Equity; Erin Mote\, Executive Director\, InnovateEDU; and Dawn Campi\, Teacher\, PS/MS 29x (NY)\, and UFT Representative\nModerated by Barbara Pape\, Director of Policy and Communications\, Learner Variability Project\, Digital Promise \nSponsored by Digital Promise \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nThe recent federal American Rescue Plan (ARP)\, passed into law by Congress\, provides an unprecedented investment in education\, giving schools and districts access to funds to address the needs of students more holistically. In this recorded edWebinar\, we share actionable recommendations from the Center for Learner Equity’s recent resource\, The Rising Tide that Lifts All Boats: Investing Stimulus Dollars with an Equity Focus\, and discuss several specific strategies that districts\, schools\, and educators should consider to optimize the positive impact of ARP stimulus dollars on students\, especially those with disabilities. \nWatch this edWebinar to better understand: \n\nThe requirements and limitations for the various ways that funding is earmarked\nThe timeline for obligation of fund use\nThe importance of blending established and emerging research and a dose of creative thinking to optimize spending\nHow spending with an equity focus can be transformative for all students\nWays to prioritize the suggestions in the companion document to fit the needs of your student body\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, school and district special education or student services coordinators or directors\, and school and district leaders of all grade levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAs an integral member of the Center for Learner Equity’s policy team\, Simone Hall monitors and analyzes legislative and regulatory developments at multiple levels of government related to students with disabilities in charter schools. Prior to joining the Center\, Simone worked in the policy shop of a small business advocacy organization in Washington\, D.C. In this role\, she helped build the organization’s federal and state policy agendas. Before that\, she worked in her university’s Office for Students with Disabilities as a notetaker and aided students in their classes by taking notes that provided them with helpful study tools. Simone received her bachelor’s degree in communications and political science from Florida Atlantic University and master’s degree in public policy (MPP) from The George Washington University. \n \nLauren Krempecki is a program manager at the Center for Learner Equity (CLE)\, responsible for a portfolio of projects in support of CLE’s mission to ensure that students with disabilities are able to fully access and thrive in public schools. Lauren believes that developing coalitions of schools and support organizations can help build the capacity of schools to do this important work. Lauren has managed projects in a diverse set of schools\, from large urban school districts to independently run charter schools. She also has experience as a special education liaison\, special education teacher\, and a paraprofessional in schools in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Science in elementary and special education from Temple University. \n \nErin Mote is the executive director of InnovateEDU and co-founder of Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School (LAB). She leads InnovateEDU and its major projects including the development of Cortex\, work on data interoperability\, an urban education fellowship to diversify the teacher pipeline\, and supports for LAB’s growth. She has spent much of her career focused on public service and expanding access to technology in both the United States and abroad. Her work spans private sector collaborations and groundbreaking initiatives with Intel\, Cisco\, Google\, and Mozilla\, as well as work with leading U.S. government technology partnerships. Erin served as the founding chief of party for the USAID Global Broadband and Innovations Alliance and has worked on numerous projects with the U.S. Department of State and the White House. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two children and bleeds maize and blue as a graduate of the University of Michigan. \n \nDawn Campi has been a teacher for almost 24 years\, spending her entire career working for the New York City Department of Education in the South Bronx by Yankee Stadium in a Title I school. Over the years\, she has taught sisters\, brothers\, cousins\, nieces\, nephews\, and even the children of former students! Throughout her years of teaching\, she has been part of the School Leadership Team\, the Measures of Student Learning Committee\, curriculum planning teams\, Special Education and ENL planning teams\, the PTA\, the Safety Committee\, and also the Dean of Students for grades K-2. Currently\, she is the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) Chapter Leader Representative in her school\, in which she lobbies for teachers’ fair and equal rights. Dawn is a graduate of Fordham University\, where she was awarded two scholarships and earned two graduate degrees in both general and special education. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nBarbara Pape is the policy and communications director for the Learner Variability Project at Digital Promise. She has 20 years’ experience in strategic communications\, writing\, and policy analysis\, primarily in education. Previously\, she served as the executive producer of the award-winning Teaching & Learning conference\, sponsored by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards\, where she developed content and oversaw outreach and communications. As a writer\, she has written for numerous publications\, including Harvard University\, the National Education Goals Panel (U.S. Department of Education)\, and Parents magazine. Barbara also served as editor and publisher of the first electronically delivered education newsletter\, the Daily Report Card. She served on the Advisory Board of the Kennedy Center’s Intersection of Arts Education and Special Education Committee\, serves as a judge for the Milken-Penn Graduate School of Education Business Plan competition\, and is on the Boards at the Education Writers Association and Potentia. She earned an Ed.M. at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education and launched her career as a middle school language arts teacher. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Personalize Learning for Learner Variability community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nDigital Promise was created with the mission to accelerate innovation in education to improve opportunities to learn.
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