BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//edWeb - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:edWeb X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://home.edweb.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for edWeb REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T140000 DTSTAMP:20210527T180815Z CREATED:20210430T140719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T180815Z UID:37123-1622120400-1622124000@home.edweb.net 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210527_dei-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T160000 DTSTAMP:20250609T185424Z CREATED:20210329T205805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T185424Z UID:36606-1622041200-1622044800@home.edweb.net 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210526_sel-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T150000 DTSTAMP:20210526T191158Z CREATED:20210510T154653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T191158Z UID:37243-1622037600-1622041200@home.edweb.net 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. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20210526/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210526_literacyhero-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T190000 DTSTAMP:20210525T230456Z CREATED:20210514T160846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T230456Z UID:37315-1621965600-1621969200@home.edweb.net 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. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/techtools20210525/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210525_techtools-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T160000 DTSTAMP:20210618T135208Z CREATED:20210427T150626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T135208Z UID:37073-1621954800-1621958400@home.edweb.net 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! URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadingchange20210525/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210525_leadingchange-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T180000 DTSTAMP:20210618T135225Z CREATED:20210504T201301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T135225Z UID:37154-1621875600-1621879200@home.edweb.net 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. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/personalizedlearning20210524/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210524_personalizedlearning-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T160000 DTSTAMP:20210527T213026Z CREATED:20210422T172610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T213026Z UID:37038-1621868400-1621872000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Number 1 Reason to Teach Robotics: Application DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Henry Astley\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Biology and the School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering\, University of Akron; and Dr. Peter H. Niewiarowski\, Professor of Biology\, Biomimicry Research and Innovation Center (BRIC)\, University of Akron \nSponsored by CoderZ \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 \nWhy should you be teaching robotics in your classroom? Join us for this edWebinar on application. Researchers from the Great Lakes Biomimicry center will discuss their research\, how it will impact the future of robotics\, and what this means for today’s students. In this recorded edWebinar\, viewers will learn how to: \n\nEnrich instruction\nApply benefits of coding and robotics in the classroom\nConnect and apply theory to modern industry examples for students\nDemonstrate applications of robotics research and connect with industry researchers\n\nThe presenters also discuss: \n\nApplication of nature-inspired solutions to tackle complex human problems\nSnake locomotion as applied to disaster rescue robots\nBarriers to robotics for students\nBiohybrid microrobots\n\nIn this recorded edWebinar\, hear from researchers on the cutting edge\, see how technology is being applied\, make connections for your classroom\, and meet a snake! This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of the elementary through high school levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Henry Astley is a faculty member of the University of Akron’s Biomimicry Research and Innovation Center\, an interdisciplinary group of businesses\, faculty\, and graduate students who collaborate to find nature-inspired solutions to tackle complex human problems. His research focuses on the biomechanics of animal locomotion at the intersection between biology and physics. He was recently awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award. The grant will fund Dr. Astley’s research on snake locomotion\, with applications such as helping to create snake-inspired robots. These robots could be useful in a search for survivors in unpredictable terrain such as earthquake rubble. \n \nDr. Peter H. Niewiarowski is the professor of Integrated Biosciences (IB) and Biology at the University of Akron and is a Biomimicry Research and Innovation Center (BRIC) principal investigator. His research includes projects in amphibian population biology\, life history evolution and physiological ecology of lizards and gecko ecology and evolution\, especially as it relates to adhesion. Gecko adhesion research\, in collaboration with the lab of Ali Dhinojwala\, a University of Akron polymer scientist and BRIC principal investigator\, is the focus of his current work\, including biomimetic applications. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Coding & Robotics K-8 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\nGrounded in math\, physics\, and engineering\, CoderZ trains students grades 4 and up in computational thinking and technical ability. It challenges them with real-world problem-solving to develop a growth mindset. Together\, we can help kids power up their futures with STEM. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/code20210524/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210524_code-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210524T150000 DTSTAMP:20210618T162015Z CREATED:20210414T012307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T162015Z UID:36911-1621864800-1621868400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Act on Relief Funding Now – How It Can Be Used to Address Learning Loss and Meet Student Needs DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Don Gemeinhardt\, Director\, Strategic Grants and Finance Development\, Boxlight; Dr. Alex Leis\, CEO\, Boxlight-EOS; and Hannah Olson\, Product Manager of STEM Solutions\, Boxlight\, and Co-Founder\, MyStemKits\nModerated by Aleasha Stevens\, Education Consultant\, Boxlight \nSponsored by Boxlight \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 edLeader Panel Learn more \nFederal relief funding is a welcome benefit to districts and schools struggling to help teachers and students stay connected and continue teaching and learning. Yet\, navigating the process is cumbersome without assistance. In this edLeader Panel\, watch Dr. Don Gemeinhardt discuss the how\, what\, when\, and why’s of the federal relief funding. For those who have attempted to apply for funding but have been overcome by the process\, this is a must-attend discussion since many applications are due soon. \nAlso learn about solutions to help teachers improve instruction\, even via remote or hybrid learning. These solutions meet many of the criteria of federal funding requirements including but not limited to addressing learning loss\, providing and conducting activities for students with unique needs\, and planning for long-term school closures. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders at all grade levels. \n \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDon Gemeinhardt\, Ed.D.\, MBA\, MSS\, (Colonel\, Retired USAF) is Director of Strategic Grants and Finance Development at Boxlight. Dr. Gemeinhardt’s experience goes from teaching for 30 years both in and out of the Air Force to currently teaching in education\, law enforcement\, and business programs and as a curriculum developer in these areas. Dr. Gemeinhardt started out teaching in K-12 as an assistant teacher and from then on loved the educational and training field. After retiring from the Air Force in 2003 he worked for several years in the simulation training development area for the Research Triangle Institute in a wide variety of education\, training and analysis efforts and wrote several papers in these areas. Through his own company\, Educational\, Development and Training (EDT) Systems Inc.\, he consults for various companies like Boxlight Inc.\, assisting organizations in grant and proposal efforts along with consulting in various DOD and DHS and DOE efforts in learning management systems. \n \n \nDr. Alex Leis is the founder and CEO of Boxlight-EOS Education\, a leading provider of professional development services to educators and school administrators. The company specializes in large-scale PD implementation programs focused on teachers using technology to improve teaching and learning. Dr. Leis is an expert in the field and brings decades of both academic and business management experience in both Europe and the United States\, including senior leadership positions at Ipsos\, ImmediaEDU and now Boxlight. \n \n \nHannah Olson is a product manager at Boxlight and one of the co-founders of MyStemKits.com\, now home to the MimioSTEM suite of curricula for all Boxlight STEM products. As part of her role\, she focuses on developing engaging lesson plans and design challenges for K-12 STEM educators which utilize the Robo 3D printers\, MyBot robots\, and Labdisc sensors. She creates 3D-printable kits\, design challenges\, programming activities\, and virtual kits so teachers can utilize their STEM technology easily and effectively in their classrooms. \n \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDriven by a passion for learning\, Aleasha Stevens has dedicated her life to advocating for the needs of all learners as a classroom teacher\, literacy program director\, VP of education services\, and now education technology consultant for Boxlight where she is leading the Boxlight Virtual Classroom where education professionals can experience best practices in technology evaluation\, adoption and integration through virtual demonstrations. Aleasha’s lifelong love of learning has earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education as well as professional certifications as a reading specialist\, project manager\, and classroom management specialist. In her spare time\, Aleasha maintains her connection to the classroom by teaching English as a second language in France. \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\, and receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels. \n\n \nBoxlight aims to help educators enhance instructional delivery and boost student learning with innovative solutions that range from interactive displays to complete STEM curriculum and exploration kits along with professional development services. Boxlight wants to ensure that educators have what they need to maintain learning continuity where everyone feels successful. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/educationfunding20210524/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210524_educationfunding-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210521T130000 DTSTAMP:20210618T135749Z CREATED:20210505T214117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T135749Z UID:37179-1621598400-1621602000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Transformation and Funding of PreK-12 Professional Learning in the COVID Era DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kathy Mickey\, Senior Analyst/Managing Editor\, Education Group\, Simba Information; Joyce Whitby\, President\, Innovations4Education; and Lisa Schmucki\, Founder and CEO\, edWeb.net \nSponsored by Simba Information\, a business of Market Research.com \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 \nOnline professional learning has accelerated rapidly during the pandemic and has been identified as one of the silver linings of the pandemic. Professional learning is also one of the district expenditures that aligns with the ESSER funding. Watch a recorded edWebinar on how COVID-19 has impacted preK-12 professional learning\, and how to help districts align their professional learning needs with the ARP funding. \nOur panelists include Kathy Mickey\, Managing Editor of Simba Information\, who discusses the Simba PreK-12 Professional Learning Market 2020 report. The report was issued during the pandemic and examines the continued transformation from top-down professional development to teacher-led\, job-embedded\, continuous professional learning that has been going on for several years. Kathy discusses: \n\nThe increase in need and demand for professional learning.\nThe topics in demand now.\nChanges in how educators want professional learning delivered.\nHow the pandemic accelerated changes\, and which changes are most likely to stick around.\n\nLisa Schmucki\, founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, reports on edWeb’s Annual Professional Learning Survey conducted in April 2021. The survey has tracked attitudes and preferences over four years. This year\, the survey added questions on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on professional learning. \nJoyce Whitby\, President of Innovations4Education\, has been working with clients on how to help districts meet their professional learning needs with ARP funding. The need for quality professional learning is higher than ever\, and industry partners can help educators make the best use of these funds. \nThis edWebinar is part of our edFocus series exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the future of education. The recorded program will be of interest to district leaders and industry executives in K-12 education.  \nView all previous recordings in our edFocus series here. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nKathy Mickey is Senior Analyst/Managing Editor of the Education Group at Simba Information\, where she leads research on the PreK-12\, higher education and workforce education markets. Kathy writes the biweekly business intelligence newsletter Educational Marketer\, oversees the K-12-focused biweekly business intelligence newsletter Electronic Education Report\, and works on a number of annual market forecast reports. She joined Simba in 2000. \n \nJoyce Whitby is the president of Innovations4Education. She is a lifelong educator who spent over ten years teaching graduate-level courses in educational technology at Long Island University\, where\, in 1984\, she developed the T.E.A.M. program (Telecommunications\, Education\, and Multimedia). Since then\, Joyce has been in the business of educational technology with key roles in professional development\, marketing\, and sales leadership. Most notably she has developed strategic sales initiatives targeting complex and urban environments for several organizations including WICAT Systems\, Jostens Learning\, Scientific Learning\, Apple Computer\, Monarch Teaching Technologies (makers of VizZle\, an app for students with autism)\, and the education group of West Corporation (SchoolMessenger solutions). She has been an active member of SIIA for over 15 years. \n \nLisa Schmucki is the founder and CEO of edWeb.net. Lisa is an education\, publishing\, and media industry veteran with 40 years’ experience in product development\, professional learning\, marketing\, and entrepreneurship. Lisa has served on the Board of the SIIA Education Technology Industry Network and is on the Advisory Council for the ERDI Alliance for Education Impact. She is a graduate of Princeton University and has a master’s degree from the Stern School of Business at NYU. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the edFocus | Education Industry Network community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nSimba Information is widely recognized as the leading authority for business intelligence in the educational and professional media industry\, delivering an independent perspective on the people\, events and alliances that shape the K-12 and higher education markets through newsletters and research reports. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/edfocus20210521/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210521_edfocus-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T170000 DTSTAMP:20210618T135737Z CREATED:20210506T145352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T135737Z UID:37188-1621526400-1621530000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:AASA Leading for Equity: Why Leadership Matters for Ensuring All Children Have Choice\, Opportunity\, and Access DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. LaTonya Goffney\, Superintendent\, Aldine Independent School District (TX); Dr. Javier Villarreal\, Chief Human Resources Officer\, Aldine Independent School District (TX); Dr. Todd Davis\, Chief Academic Officer\, Aldine Independent School District (TX); and Sheleah D. Reed\, APR\, Chief Communications Officer\, Aldine Independent School District (TX)\nModerated by Dr. Gustavo Balderas\, Superintendent\, Edmonds School District (WA) \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 \nPlease watch Aldine Independent School District’s Superintendent\, Dr. LaTonya Goffney\, Chief Academic Officer\, Dr. Todd Davis\, Chief Human Resources Officer\, Dr. Javier Villarreal\, and Chief Communications Officer\, Sheleah D. Reed\, as they share the district’s journey in creating equitable opportunities for all students. They are champions for equity\, leadership\, and literacy. In this recorded edWebinar\, the presenters share stories and illuminate the issues that are most important in ensuring ALL children have choice\, opportunity\, and access from the very beginning of their lives as students. In the Aldine Independent School District\, leadership matters\, and everyone is a leader who makes a difference in the trajectory of a student’s life. \nThis recorded presentation will be of particular value to school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. LaTonya M. Goffney serves as the superintendent of schools for the Aldine Independent School District. Since taking the helm in July 2018\, Dr. Goffney has dedicated herself to nearly 67\,000 students and more than 9\,000 employees of the district as well as the entire Aldine community. She has increased student achievement in every district she’s served in by focusing on early childhood education\, literacy\, targeted professional development for teachers\, and collaboration across the community\, including developing business and school partnerships\, parent engagement\, and communication. \nIn recognition of her efforts\, Dr. Goffney has received numerous awards and honors\, including being named Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Boards in 2017 and the Texas Association of School Administrators nominee for the 2018 American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year award. \nA native of Coldspring\, Texas\, Dr. Goffney is a graduate of Sam Houston State University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in history\, a master’s in educational administration\, and a doctorate in educational leadership. She served as Superintendent of Schools for both Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD and Lufkin ISD before becoming Superintendent of Aldine ISD. \n \n \nDr. Javier Villarreal was announced as the district’s new Chief Human Resources Officer in November 2018. Dr. Villarreal brings 19 years of educational experience to Aldine. \nPrior to coming to Aldine\, Dr. Villarreal served Fort Bend ISD as the assistant superintendent of school leadership. Dr. Villarreal has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Houston\, as the principal of Edison Middle School and DeZavala Elementary School in Houston ISD\, and as an assistant principal at Ortiz Middle School in HISD. He began his educational career as a first-\, second-\, and fourth-grade teacher at Franklin Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School. Dr. Villarreal earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Houston\, his master’s degree in education from the University of St. Thomas and his doctorate of education from the University of Houston. \n \nDr. Todd Davis was named Chief Academic Officer in May of 2019. Dr. Davis has devoted all of his 28 years in education to Aldine ISD and has served in a variety of capacities. As CAO\, he will be responsible for providing leadership in planning\, developing\, maintaining and evaluating all of the district’s curriculum and instruction. With oversight over several departments\, he will provide direct supervision of curriculum staff and guide instructional development. \n \n \nSheleah Reed heads the Communications Office at Aldine Independent School District where she is responsible for providing leadership\, vision\, direction and execution of major district communication programs\, strategies\, events and activities. \nFor more than 15 years\, Sheleah’s work focused on branding\, crisis communications and marketing. She has had stints at The Princeton Review\, Texas Southern University\, Prairie View A&M University\, Spring ISD and Houston ISD. Prior to joining AISD\, Sheleah was the strategic engagement and outreach officer in business operations at Houston ISD. She oversaw the communications efforts of the Business Services unit\, which included four departments—Nutrition Services\, Transportation\, Facilities and Bond. \nSheleah holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Prairie View A&M University and master’s degree in journalism and public relations from Texas Christian University. She is also an Accredited Public Relations practitioner. \nThe native Houstonian is active in professional and civic organizations including the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) where she serves on the Nominating Committee. Sheleah\, a public education advocate\, is a Leadership ISD Harris County Fellow (Class 2018). \n \nAbout the Moderator \nDr. Gustavo Balderas began his life as the child of migrant farmworkers in Eastern Oregon and developed his love of learning and passion for education in Oregon Public Schools\, from kindergarten through his doctoral degree in educational leadership at the University of Oregon. \nDr. Balderas has been an educator for 30 years. He started his career in education as a high school teacher and counselor in the Hillsboro School District after teaching briefly in Texas. He moved on to elementary and middle school administrative roles and then served as an area director overseeing a cluster of K-12 schools and coordinating district curricula\, as well as serving as an assistant superintendent of support services\, also all in the Hillsboro School District. He served as Superintendent in California and Oregon prior to beginning his tenure. \nHis career highlights include improving equity and culture proficiency in the state’s K-12 instruction through the Oregon Leadership Network and the Oregon State Action for Educational Leadership Project\, and developing equal access and opportunity to instruction and equity systems around student behavior and hiring practices in the districts where he has worked. Dr. Balderas was appointed to serve on the Oregon State Board of Education in 2018. \nBeing engaged with the community is important to Dr. Balderas\, and he has served on several local and state educational and civic boards to develop and grow community partnerships. In addition to serving on the Oregon State Board of Education\, he was a board member of the Oregon Department of Education English Learner Advisory Group\, Connected Lane County and Early Learning Alliance. Dr. Balderas is also a volunteer consulting superintendent for the Education Research and Development Institute and the Suburban School Superintendents national organizations. He is a founding member and past president of the Oregon Association of Latino Administrators. He currently serves as NW Regional Representative and Treasurer for the National Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents. \nDr. Balderas was named the Oregon Distinguished Latinx Educator of the Year\, The Oregon Superintendent of the Year\, and the AASA National Superintendent of the Year. \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. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/aasaequity20210520/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/LeadingforEquity_400x300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T140000 DTSTAMP:20210520T181945Z CREATED:20210413T174531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T181945Z UID:36905-1621515600-1621519200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Data-Driven Intervention and Instruction: Accelerate Growth with Effective Student and School Supports DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kate Pechacek\, M.Ed.\, C&I\, Director of Solutions Engineering\, Illuminate Education \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 \nAfter a year of ongoing disruptions\, educators are working to meet new needs while focusing on the learning and growth of each student. By leveraging data\, educators have a roadmap for understanding and meeting students’ academic and social-emotional behavior (SEB) needs\, for making effective intervention and instruction decisions\, and guiding system-level\, sustainable supports. However\, there can be much confusion around how to develop a realistic\, data-driven plan—and how to put your district’s plan into motion over the summer and into the fall. \nWatch this recorded edWebinar to help your team leverage your Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and take a data-driven\, sustainable approach to addressing unfinished learning and equitably accelerating growth for all students. \nIn this recorded session\, you will: \n\nExplore a tiered framework for using instructional and intervention supports in a way that meets students’ needs while optimizing system-level efficiencies\, providing much-needed relief to teachers and administrators\nUnpack how key assessments provide visibility and clarity into each student’s needs (even in hybrid or remote environments) to target and increase effective instruction and intervention\nDiscover strategies for maximizing effectiveness and learner-centered efficiencies at Tier 1\, Tier 2\, and Tier 3\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, assessment leaders and specialists\, instructional coaches\, and data analysts and specialists.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKate Pechacek is Director of Solutions Engineering at Illuminate Education and has nearly 25 years of experience in teaching and learning. She started out in the classroom as a secondary math teacher before taking on roles as Secondary Curriculum Coordinator\, District-Wide MTSS Coordinator\, and Director of Secondary Education. At Illuminate\, she works with educators nationwide to help them deepen and enrich their approaches to equity and leveraging data to support each student. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nIlluminate Education partners with K-12 educators to equip them with data to serve the whole child and reach new levels of student performance. Our solution brings together holistic data and collaborative tools and puts them in the hands of educators. Illuminate supports over 17 million students and 5200 districts/schools. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20210520/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210520_assessment-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T180000 DTSTAMP:20210519T220156Z CREATED:20210504T164305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T220156Z UID:37150-1621443600-1621447200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Inquiry Learning Step by Step DESCRIPTION:Presented by Michelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair\, New Canaan High School (CT); Jen McCarty Plucker\, Ed.D.\, Director of Professional Learning\, Mackin Educational Resources; and Lindsay Simmons\, M.A.\, Professional Learning Specialist\, Mackin Educational Resources \nSponsored by Mackin Educational Resources \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 \nThere are many excellent inquiry models out there\, but what does it look like to work through them? What should students be doing? How does each stage of inquiry inform subsequent stages? Why is inquiry recursive? How do we empower learners to move past relying on “above the fold” Google results? To what extent can they distinguish\, then relinquish reference resources as they deepen their research? \nDuring the Emerging Tech community’s March edWebinar\, which featured the work of Dr. Joyce Valenza\, Grace McCusker\, and their team\, we briefly touched on this\, then promised to revisit the discussion. In this session\, Michelle Luhtala takes a deep dive into building strong inquiry skills. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers and librarians of grades 6-12.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMichelle Luhtala\, Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut\, was one of five school librarians named as a “Mover and Shaker” by Library Journal in 2015. She is the winner of the 2011 “I Love My Librarian” Award and the Library Association’s 2010 Outstanding Librarian Award. The New Canaan High School Library won AASL’s National School Library Program of the year in 2010. Follow Michelle on Twitter @mluhtala. \n \nDr. Jennifer McCarty Plucker has spent over 20 years in public education\, first as an English teacher and high school speech coach\, then as a reading intervention specialist and literacy coordinator at a high-performing high school in the Midwest. She has also been a teaching and learning coordinator leading 6-12 English/language arts\, literacy\, social studies\, and English learner programming. Currently\, she is Literacy Consultant and Director of Mackin Learning. \n \nLindsay Simmons\, M.A.\, Professional Learning Specialist\, has several years of experience working as an upper elementary school teacher and has most recently served as the STEM education programming manager for a science center in Pennsylvania. She has her master’s degree in art history with a museum studies certificate and has a passion for learning about most effective engagement strategies\, in both design and learning. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Emerging Tech for Schools and Libraries 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\nMackin is one of the top providers of library and classroom materials for grades PK-12. Working with over 18\,000 publishers and a database of nearly 3 million printed titles\, and more than 1.9 million digital titles\, Mackin supplies print books\, eBooks\, online educational databases\, audiobooks and video resources to schools around the globe. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/emergingtech20210519/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210519_emergingtech-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T170000 DTSTAMP:20210519T210618Z CREATED:20210504T154156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T210618Z UID:37144-1621440000-1621443600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Getting Ready to Learn: Using Media Resources to Support Young Learners DESCRIPTION:Presented by Andrew Fletcher\, Senior Executive Director\, Early Literacy\, New York City Department of Education; Rebekah Nelson\, Instructional Specialist\, Early Literacy\, New York City Department of Education; and Sandy Goldberg\, Education Director\, The WNET Group \nSponsored by The WNET Group and the New York City Department of Education\n \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 the 2020-21 school year ends\, we can look ahead together to a brighter 2021-22 school year. Helping young learners prepare for the new school year and build critical literacy and academic skills is a head start for success. In this recorded edWebinar\, educators from the WNET Group\, New York’s flagship PBS station\, and representatives from the New York City Department of Education share how the city’s Early Literacy Team is meeting the challenges of equity and excellence for every learner. These master educators share pedagogy\, practical tips and techniques for integrating media resources into everyday learning activities for young learners at school and at home to introduce\, reinforce and enrich learning for every young child. edWebinar viewers will get a special preview of some of the literacy\, science\, math\, and social studies videos and accompanying resources that teachers and parents can use to ignite curiosity\, build foundational skills\, and introduce children to the wonder and joy of learning. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK through elementary teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, professional development leaders\, curriculum leaders\, technology directors and coordinators\, and early childhood program directors. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAs a teacher\, literacy coach\, and educator for the past almost 20 years\, it has been Andrew Fletcher’s life mission to ensure literacy for all. Andrew began his teaching career in San Francisco and later taught in Los Angeles and New York. He is currently Senior Executive Director of Early Literacy within the Division of Early Childhood Education at the New York City Department of Education. The Early Literacy Team works to ensure equity and excellence for all through its implementation of the Mayor’s and Chancellor’s Universal Literacy Initiative\, which has the goal of every student being able to read on grade level by the conclusion of the second-grade year. \n \nBelieving that education and social justice are one and the same\, Rebekah Nelson has been an educator for nearly 15 years. She began her career in an elementary classroom in the South Bronx\, where she solidified her passion for educational equity and realized the importance of high-quality instruction. She has served in several roles at the New York City Department of Education\, providing professional learning to educators\, developing instructional resources\, and supporting citywide literacy initiatives. Rebekah is currently an instructional specialist with New York City’s Early Literacy Team\, working towards the goal of ensuring that all students are reading on grade level by the end of second grade. \n \nSandy Goldberg is the education director in the Kids’ Media & Education department at the WNET Group\, New York’s flagship PBS station. In that capacity\, she oversees the department’s preK-12 content production\, professional development and outreach efforts and helps to create a vision for the department’s future growth and development. Sandy has worked in the education field for over 30 years and is an experienced classroom teacher\, technology staff developer\, and educational software producer. \n  \n  \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Ignite Digital 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 WNET Group creates inspiring media content and meaningful experiences for diverse audiences nationwide. It is the nonprofit parent company of New York’s THIRTEEN – America’s flagship PBS station – WLIW21\, THIRTEEN PBSKids\, WLIW World and Create; Long Island’s only NPR station WLIW-FM; and ALL ARTS\, the arts and culture media provider. The WNET Group also operates NJ PBS\, New Jersey’s statewide public television network\, and newsroom NJ Spotlight News. Through these channels and streaming platforms\, The WNET Group brings arts\, culture\, education\, news\, documentary\, entertainment and DIY programming to more than five million viewers each month. The WNET Group’s award-winning productions include signature PBS series Nature\, Great Performances\, American Masters\, PBS NewsHour Weekend and Amanpour and Company and trusted local news programs MetroFocus and NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi. Inspiring curiosity and nurturing dreams\, The WNET Group’s award-winning Kids’ Media and Education team produces the PBS KIDS series Cyberchase\, interactive Mission US history games\, and resources for families\, teachers and caregivers. A leading public media producer for nearly 60 years\, The WNET Group presents and distributes content that fosters lifelong learning\, including multi-platform initiatives addressing poverty\, jobs\, economic opportunity\, social justice\, understanding and the environment. Through Passport\, station members can stream new and archival programming anytime\, anywhere. Community-supported\, The WNET Group represents the best in public media. Join us. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ignite20210519/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210519_ignite-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T160000 DTSTAMP:20210618T162005Z CREATED:20210412T162420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T162005Z UID:36888-1621436400-1621440000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:More Than Just a Buzzword: Embedding “Equity-Mindedness” for Concrete Change DESCRIPTION:Presented by James Bridgeforth\, Research Associate\, USC Race and Equity Center and USC Rossier Center on Education Policy\, Equity\, and Governance; and Bianca Licata\, Professional Development Associate\, Center for Technology and School Change at Teachers College\, Columbia University \nSponsored by Scholastic Digital Solutions \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 edLeader Panel Learn more \nResearch has demonstrated that school policy\, teacher pedagogies\, and educational leadership are directly impacted by broader societal issues. Over a year since its emergence\, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to highlight ongoing inequities through its disproportionate impact on communities of color. This has coincided with the rise in frequency of racial violence\, most recently targeting Black and Asian communities within the United States. \nPut plainly\, our communities are enduring multiple crises. It is therefore critical that educational leaders at every level are equipped to address the ways these crises manifest (and have manifested) within K-12 educational settings\, in order to define and create a “new normal” rooted in equity-mindedness. This moment calls all educators to reconstruct learning to meet children where they are\, and ultimately guide them towards a brighter\, equitable future. \nIn this recorded edLeader Panel\, viewers will: \n\nLearn what equity-mindedness means as a way of thinking\, working\, and living\nConcretize recurring conversations around diversity\, equity\, and inclusion that impact our youth\nReflect on “norms” within our schools that are inequitable by design\nDevise ways to create more equitable norms and strategies moving forward\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of the kindergarten through middle school levels. \n \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nJames Bridgeforth is a research associate at the University of Southern California (USC) Race and Equity Center and the USC Rossier Center on Education Policy\, Equity\, and Governance. He is also a Ph.D. student at the Rossier School of Education at USC. James began his professional experience in education as a college admissions officer and later transitioned to K-12 education as an elementary school teacher in both traditional public and charter schools. James earned his master’s degree in educational administration and policy from the University of Georgia and bachelor’s degrees in political science and sociology from Georgia College & State University. \n \n \nBianca Licata is a professional development associate at the Center for Technology and School Change at Teachers College (TC)\, Columbia University. She is also an Ed.D. student in the Department of Curriculum & Teaching at TC. Bianca taught high school and middle school English\, and now teaches writing at Manhattan Marymount College and summer courses at TC. Her research explores how teachers and students construct identities that resist oppressive policies and asks how teacher-student collaboration can build more just systems within schools. Bianca earned her master’s degree in teaching from the University of San Francisco\, and her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Santa Barbara\, California. \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\, and receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels. \n\n \nAt Scholastic\, we believe in empowering children to thrive in school and in life. That’s why we created literacy solutions that meet each child where they are and ensure that they learn the skills and build the knowledge necessary for their literacy journey. Our digital programs offer thousands of high-quality ebooks and research-based literacy tools that can be accessed in school\, at home\, or on the go. From transformative instruction to expert professional development and groundbreaking family and community engagement\, we are with you every step of the way on the path to literacy. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/dei20210519/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210519_dei-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T170000 DTSTAMP:20210518T211221Z CREATED:20210324T184936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T211221Z UID:36569-1621353600-1621357200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Math Processes for All Young Learners: Setting the Stage for Long-Term Success in Geometry and Measurement – Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sara Delano Moore\, Ph.D.\, Director of Professional Learning\, ORIGO Education \nSponsored by ORIGO 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 \nWe often think of mathematics skills as beginning with counting. While this is one of the early skills we assess\, there are other mathematical reasoning processes that are foundational to school mathematics. Research tells us that early mathematics skills are a better predictor of adult socioeconomic status (SES) than are childhood SES or reading achievement. Developing these foundational beginning processes is critical to establishing this firm foundation. In addition\, students who struggle may have gaps in these beginning processes which impact many domains of mathematics. Supporting these learners to shore up these foundations is equally essential. \nIn part two of this two-part series\, Dr. Sara Delano Moore reviews the five beginning processes and share a deeper look at how they impact student understanding of geometry and measurement. How does understanding attributes and comparing support the ability to measure? What are the roles of matching and sorting in identifying shapes? We share activities for young learners to establish the foundation as well as resources that could support intervention in these areas for school-age learners. Watch Sara to learn more about these essential beginning processes for mathematics and how they can support your students. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, school leaders\, and math leaders and coaches of the preK through elementary levels.  \nMath Processes for All Young Learners: Setting the Stage for Long-Term Success in Numbers and Operations – Part 1 \n \nAbout the Presenter \nSara Delano Moore\, Ph.D. serves as Director of Professional Learning and Chair of the Mathematics Advisory Board at ORIGO Education. A fourth-generation educator\, Sara’s work emphasizes the power of deep understanding and multiple representations for learning mathematics. Her interests include building mathematical comprehension and operation sense\, incorporating high-quality literature into mathematics instruction\, and connecting mathematics with engineering design and computational thinking. Sara has served as a classroom teacher of mathematics and science\, a mathematics teacher educator at the University of Kentucky\, Director of the Kentucky Center for Middle School Academic Achievement\, and Director of Mathematics & Science at ETA Hand2Mind. She has authored numerous articles in professional journals and is a co-author of the Mathematize It! series of books. She is also a member of the Visible Learning for Mathematics writing team\, including two volumes of the Teaching Mathematics in the Visible Learning Classroom series. \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Mathematics for Young Learners community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nORIGO Education is dedicated to making learning meaningful\, enjoyable and accessible for all students with Pre-K to Grade 6 print and digital instructional materials\, as well as professional learning for mathematics. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/mathlearners20210518/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210518-mathlearners-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T160000 DTSTAMP:20210518T200125Z CREATED:20210405T204845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T200125Z UID:36693-1621350000-1621353600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Creating Your Own Curriculum: Lessons Learned from a District Team DESCRIPTION:Presented by Zac Chase\, District Secondary ELA Curriculum and Library & Media Services Coordinator\, St. Vrain Valley School District (CO); and Nannette McMurtry\, Instructional Coordinator\, St. Vrain Valley School District (CO) \nSponsored by Writable \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 \nWhen planning a new literacy curriculum or simply daily learning experiences\, it’s key to balance the needs of students with a set of clearly communicated standards and goals. As an alternative to a pre-built curriculum that limits customization\, some educators turn to building their own. \nLike many districts\, St. Vrain Valley School District was faced with this very challenge. They support a diverse group of over 32\,000 students just outside of Denver\, CO. To help every student be successful\, they decided to build a curriculum from the ground up that met their specific needs\, including high-quality reading and writing tasks\, authentic audience\, and a focus on inclusion and representation. \nIn this recorded edWebinar you’ll meet leaders from St. Vrain Valley School District’s curriculum and technology team and learn how they were able to build their own ELA curriculum from the ground up. You’ll hear why they decided on this path\, how they set learning goals\, chose tools and technology resources\, and created successful collaboration among teachers and school leaders. They also share advice to best help you start creating or customizing your own curriculum\, too! \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, coaches\, teachers on special assignment\, curriculum coordinators\, leaders\, developers\, and directors\, technology coordinators and directors\, and ELA department heads. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nZac Chase is the district secondary ELA curriculum and library & media services coordinator at St. Vrain Valley School District\, a 32\,000-student district outside of Denver\, CO. SVVSD is a district comprised of 14 different municipalities that features a 1:1 student-to-device ratio in its 50+ elementary and secondary schools. In his role there\, he is responsible for curriculum development and curation\, library support\, and media curation. \nBefore embracing Colorado\, Zac learned and taught with students in Sarasota\, FL and then Philadelphia\, PA as a middle and high school ELA teacher. His last classroom was in Philadelphia’s Science Leadership Academy—an inquiry-driven\, project-based school where Zac also worked to plan and coordinate faculty professional learning. He has also worked with schools and school systems nationally and internationally to consider how to create learning spaces that tap into human curiosity while building pathways to student academic success. Zac is the co-author of Building School 2.0: How to Create the Schools We Need and was lead author of the 2016 National Education Technology Plan while at the U.S. Department of Education. \n \nNannette McMurtry is an educator with experience in the classroom\, as well as school and district leadership. Her past experience includes teaching students in high school English classes\, and she will always be an English teacher at heart. In her current role\, Nannette supports students\, teachers\, and administrators implementing innovative learning practices and resources around the district and in the new online school\, LaunchED. She finds magic in this work when she knows that she helps students access and experience learning that empowers them to be creative thinkers\, innovators and problem solvers. Nannette has presented at local\, regional\, and national conferences facilitating conversations on innovative learning and classroom design\, blended learning\, and the power of teachers as storytellers. \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Literacy and Critical Thinking community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nWritable is a guided writing program that helps teachers scaffold and motivate students to become purposeful\, proficient writers\, and helps schools assess and monitor writing growth. With 600+ assignments and prompts (or create your own)\, many types of feedback\, and district or state assessments\, Writable helps teachers save time on prep and grading while focusing their writing instruction. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacy20210518/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210518_literacy-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T140000 DTSTAMP:20210518T180632Z CREATED:20210414T181722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T180632Z UID:36930-1621342800-1621346400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Creating\, Customizing\, and Using Visual Schedules with Students on the Autism Spectrum DESCRIPTION:Presented by Mandi Rickelman\, MA\, Director of Early Childhood Services and Co-Director of Welcoming Spaces Program\, Monarch Center for Autism\, Bellefaire JCB \nSponsored by Monarch Center for Autism\, STAR Autism Support\, and VizZle \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 \nStudents with autism tend to thrive when they have predictable routines and well-defined expectations. Not only do these help minimize anxiety\, but they promote understanding\, confidence\, and willingness to participate. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic\, the 2020-2021 school year has been anything but predictable; it has been an extremely challenging time that has provoked fear and anxiety. As students begin to return to in-person learning it is more important than ever for educators\, therapists\, and families to establish predictable routines and expectations. In this recorded edWebinar\, Mandi Rickelman discusses an effective way to do this through the use of visual schedules. Viewers will learn: \n\nWhat a visual schedule is\nWhy they are so important\nWhat they accomplish\nWhen they are necessary\nHow to create\, customize\, and implement visual schedules\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers\, librarians\, school leaders\, therapists\, and aides.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nMandi Rickelman\, MA is the director of the early childhood services and co-director of the Welcoming Spaces Program at Monarch Center for Autism\, a division of Bellefaire JCB. Mandi has served individuals with autism for more than 16 years in numerous capacities including as an administrator\, classroom teacher\, trainer of teachers\, parents\, and professionals\, and a public speaker. She oversees a team of staff and students at Monarch’s Preschool and Day School. In addition\, she presents to diverse audiences and provides consultation on numerous subjects related to autism including greater accessibility for individuals with autism in the community\, inclusive environmental design for community centers\, and how visual supports enhance communication and help to organize\, teach\, and prepare for daily routines and community outings. \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \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\nMonarch Center for Autism\, a division of Bellefaire JCB\, is located in Cleveland\, Ohio. Monarch offers a comprehensive array of programs and services for individuals ages three through adulthood with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Highlights\, which incorporate Monarch’s visual language treatment model\, include a preschool; day school for children\, adolescents & young adults; transition education program; summer & extended school year programs; therapeutic residential treatment program; adult vocational & supported living programs; and community training. \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! \n \nVizZle provides a library of more than 14\,000 lessons and the tools and media to customize them or create your own from scratch. The lessons can be tailored to any grade level\, assigned to any student\, and played on iPad or Android tablets\, laptop or desktop computers. Data is tracked automatically. This award-winning software is developed collaboratively with educators. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/autism20210518/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210518_autism-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260629T173203Z CREATED:20210408T200926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T173203Z UID:36752-1621267200-1621270800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:First Steps to Assess Literacy Gaps and Learning Loss DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Suzanne Carreker\, CALT-QI\, Principal Educational Content Lead\, Lexia Learning; and Julie Bertram\, Reading Assessment Specialist\, Lexia Learning\nModerated by Lori Kirksted\, Senior Content Marketing Manager\, 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 \nAs school leaders and teachers across the nation confront the realities of K-12 literacy learning loss\, they must also begin the hard work of closing the learning gap. Join Dr. Suzanne Carreker\, CALT-QI\, and Julie Bertram for an engaging presentation that considers how educators can take the first steps to assess literacy gaps\, address areas in which students are struggling\, and modify instruction and intervention to get them to reading proficiency. This edWebinar will explore the following questions that every school and district should be answering today to get prepared for fall 2021: \n\nWhere are my students in relation to where they “should’” be?\nWhy are my students struggling; what are their skill gaps?\nWhat do we do about it; how do we close those gaps?\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Suzanne Carreker\, CALT-QI joined Lexia Learning in 2015 as Principal Educational Content Lead\, where she spearheaded the curriculum design of a ground-breaking reading program for adolescents. Her illustrious career includes 28 years at Neuhaus Education Center\, a nonprofit organization offering professional development in evidence-based reading methods to more than 60\,000 teachers. She is the recipient of the 2018 International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Margaret Byrd Rawson Lifetime Achievement Award\, in addition to the HBIDA Nancy LaFevers Community Service Award for her contributions to students with dyslexia and other related learning differences. \n\nJulie Bertram is a reading assessment specialist at Lexia Learning. She received her master’s degree from the Language and Literacy program at Simmons College and completed her Orton-Gillingham training at the Reading Disabilities Unit of Massachusetts General Hospital\, where she also served as a reading therapist\, trainee supervisor\, and coordinator of the Children’s Reading Program. She was the product manager for Keys to Literacy and project manager for the Language Science Lab at Boston University managing an IES grant to develop a linguistically based\, computerized reading and language assessment for older students. For 25 years\, she has collaborated with generous educators to enhance understanding of the interplay between reading skills\, language ability\, assessment results\, and instructional practice. \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\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\n \nLexia® Learning\, a Cambium® company\, is one of the most impactful and highly respected reading-technology companies in the world. Founded over 35 years ago\, Lexia’s research-proven programs help educators deliver personalized reading and language instruction for millions of K–12 students across the world. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/accelerate20210517/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210517_accelerate-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T160000 DTSTAMP:20210517T195853Z CREATED:20210505T172524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210517T195853Z UID:37165-1621263600-1621267200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:How to Stop Letter Reversals in Their Tracks DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tania Ferrandino\, National Presenter\, Learning Without Tears®; and Christina Bretz\, MS\, OTR/L\, National Presenter\, 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 \nYou may have heard some people say reversals are a normal part of a child’s life\, but they don’t have to be. There are strategies and steps you can take to ensure that children are writing their letters and numbers in the correct formation. Older children who have difficulty with forming their letters correctly may avoid writing and their overall school performance may suffer. \nIn this edWebinar\, you will learn hands-on strategies for working with children who experience difficulty with letter reversals. You will leave with an understanding of WHY children reverse letters. Additionally\, you’ll understand the learning progression of symbols to writing letters and practical strategies to intervene and provide support to struggling students. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to those who work with children ages preK through fifth grade.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nTania Ferrandino graduated as an occupational therapist from her native England in 1992. She has practiced in multiple settings\, but ultimately specialized in the school setting\, working extensively with children of all ages and abilities. Tania’s passion is sharing with educators best practices for engaging and working with children to achieve written production success. Tania is employed by Learning Without Tears® as a Sr. professional learning producer. \n \n \nChristina Bretz\, MS\, OTR/L graduated with her master’s in occupational therapy from Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond\, KY. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in OT with hopes of completion in December 2021. Christina has pediatric experience providing services to children in school settings\, early intervention\, home health care and telehealth. She began working for Learning Without Tears in 2001 and currently works as a senior professional learning developer. \n \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. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lwt20210517/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210517_lwt-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T150000 DTSTAMP:20210618T135701Z CREATED:20210416T152608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T135701Z UID:36956-1621260000-1621263600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:High Reliability Schools: A Framework for Sustainable School Improvement DESCRIPTION:Presented by Philip B. Warrick\, Ed.D.\, Author and Educator\, Marzano Resources \nSponsored by Marzano Resources \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nSchool improvement efforts are most effective when they are coordinated\, collective\, and systemic. The High Reliability Schools framework—a hierarchy of five progressive levels of school improvement—serves as a long-term strategic planning guide for schools and districts. Rather than adding any new initiatives\, the HRS framework provides a structure to organize and prioritize the school’s current and future initiatives to ensure maximum success and lasting effectiveness. \n\nHRS Level 1: Safe\, Supportive\, and Collaborative Culture\nHRS Level 2: Effective Teaching in Every Classroom\nHRS Level 3: Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum\nHRS Level 4: Standards-Referenced Reporting\nHRS Level 5: Competency-Based Education\n\nDuring this edWebinar\, Dr. Phil Warrick will introduce the HRS model and explain how leaders and leadership teams can ensure high levels of student learning by achieving a high level of reliability. Attendees can expect to: \n\nLearn why the High Reliability Schools framework and process allows schools and districts to guarantee student success\nBe able to summarize the first three HRS levels and explain the rationale behind their prioritization\nExplain how the HRS framework serves as a school leadership model that offers a clear\, concise focus on research-based practices that increase student achievement\n\nThe High Reliability Schools model is built on continuous monitoring and improvement of specific research-affirmed factors\, and schools that implement this transformational approach are creating educational communities that guarantee the success of every student. \nThis edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nPhilip B. Warrick\, Ed.D. spent the first 25 years of his education career as a teacher\, assistant principal\, principal\, and superintendent and has experience leading schools in the states of Nebraska and Texas. He was named the 1998 Nebraska Outstanding New Principal of the Year and was the 2005 Nebraska State High School Principal of the Year. In 2008\, Dr. Warrick was hired as the campus principal at Round Rock High School in Round Rock\, Texas. In 2010\, he was invited to be an inaugural participant in the Texas Principals’ Visioning Institute\, where he collaborated with other principals from the state of Texas to develop a vision for effective practices in Texas schools. In 2011\, Dr. Warrick joined the Solution Tree–Marzano Resources team and works as an author and global consultant in the areas of high reliability school leadership\, instruction and instructional coaching\, assessment\, grading\, and collaborative teaming. \n  \nJoin the Creating a Positive School Climate community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt Marzano Resources\, we are defined by our passion for high-quality teaching and learning. Every solution we offer is based on Dr. Robert J. Marzano’s 50 years of education research and delivers best practices educators can take straight to their classrooms\, schools\, and districts. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20210517/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210517_positive-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T140000 DTSTAMP:20210514T180131Z CREATED:20210422T205809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210514T180131Z UID:37044-1620997200-1621000800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:The Effectiveness of Intervention Within the Core Classroom DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Bonnie Cochran\, Director of Academic Planning and Analytics\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; and Noelle Morris\, Senior Director of Community Engagement\, 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 \nDue to interrupted schooling and the impact that has had on learning\, there are more Tier II and Tier III students needing intervention than ever before. In order to plan\, districts need to think about time\, resources\, and equity of access. Join Dr. Bonnie Cochran\, HMH Director of Academic Planning and Analytics\, and Noelle Morris\, HMH Senior Director of Community Engagement\, to discuss models\, structure\, and resources that district leaders can provide to teachers to empower and help them deliver effective interventions within the core classroom in 20 to 30 minutes a day. \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, district leaders will: \n\nLearn from other district leaders and understand the top three actions that led to the successful implementation of intervention solutions within the core classroom\nLearn how to choose the right intervention solution to meet the needs of every student\nLearn how to build teacher capacity and lead them through the execution process\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 \nDr. Bonnie Cochran is HMH Director of Academic Planning and Analytics. Dr. Cochran consults with school and district leaders around issues related to data\, student achievement and strategic planning. She previously served the Paulding County School District in Dallas\, GA\, for 31 years\, in roles spanning from teacher to Associate Superintendent. She served as President of the Georgia Association of Curriculum and Instructional Supervisors and on the Board of Directors for the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders. \n \nNoelle Morris is HMH Senior Director of Community Engagement and Learning Moments: Teachers in America Podcast Host. Noelle started her two-decade career in education as a middle school language arts and science teacher. Next\, she became involved with the Orange County Literacy Project and has since contributed to the development of HMH’s READ 180 and other intervention programs. She has written several nonfiction books as well as professional learning educational materials. Today\, Noelle develops content\, events\, and community experiences for online professional learning at HMH. \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. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/leadership20210514/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210514_leadership-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T180000 DTSTAMP:20210618T161955Z CREATED:20210419T190648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T161955Z UID:36970-1620925200-1620928800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Fostering Inclusiveness in the Classroom with Interactive Technology DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jay Scheurle\, Head of School\, Oak Meadow School (MA); Chris Böttger\, Americas Workplace Experience Strategy for Webex Devices\, Cisco Collaboration; and Michael Smith\, Head of Global Strategic Alliances\, Samsung\nModerated by Michael Campbell\, President\, Advancing Global EDU \nSponsored by Samsung \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 edLeader Panel Learn more \nWatch this edLeader Panel to see how interactive technology has played an essential role in enriching hybrid learning environments for all students at Oak Meadow School. \nThe panelists explore the key elements that make a classroom inclusive. They’ll also delve into ways to capture students’ imaginations and drive meaningful outcomes. Finally\, they discuss the importance of having technologies and methods that are simple to deploy\, easy to use\, and ready right out of the box—for teachers and students alike. \nIn this panel\, learn how Oak Meadow School: \n\nSuccessfully deployed hybrid classrooms\nUsed full curriculums so teachers could teach and students could learn\nIs planning for an inclusive academic culture post pandemic\n\nThis recorded edLeader Panel will be of interest to school and district leaders\, as well as district technology leaders\, of the middle and high school levels. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters\nJay Scheurle holds a B.A. in public affairs from Indiana University and an M.A. in educational leadership from Columbia University. Prior to joining Oak Meadow in 2018\, Jay was Head of School at Miami Valley School and Chesapeake Academy. Jay is currently pursuing his Administrator Montessori certification through the West Side Montessori School – Teacher Education Program in New York City. He enjoys being a part of the Oak Meadow community because\, “The education of children is the most important and meaningful work in the world today. The children at Oak Meadow are exceptionally kind and intellectually curious. There is a wonderful spirit of community and caring shared by teachers\, students\, parents\, and alumni.” \n \n \nChris Böttger is responsible for Workplace Experience Strategy for the Device Technology Group at Cisco. He has taken the Building Management\, Video Collaboration and IoT Networking Foundation to create a Human Machine Interface (HMI) strategy that can drive users in real time to improve engagement and the overall workplace experience. \n \n \nMichael Smith is a visionary leader with an extensive background in marketing\, business development and strategic sales leadership. Michael’s current role is centered around strategic alliance relationships for Samsung Display with leading technology companies to deliver state-of-the-art solutions for education and the enterprise space. His mission is to leverage these relationships to foster better teaching experiences for students and teachers alike. \n \n \nAbout the Moderator\nMichael Campbell’s passion for improving education through technology and digital literacy has helped private and not-for-profit organizations create solutions that support the learning community. For over 20 years\, Michael has held executive\, marketing management and sales positions spanning the K-12\, higher education\, corporate training\, technology and publishing industries. Michael has held leadership positions in sales and marketing with Learning Bird\, Follett Software Company\, ETA hand2mind\, Pearson\, Cengage and McGraw-Hill Higher Education. Michael currently leads a team of advisors at Advancing Global EDU who focus on helping companies and organizations succeed in the business of education. Michael is an elected trustee for the Fox River Grove\, Illinois library district\, the president of the board for the RAILS Library Consortium in Illinois\, and sits on the executive committee of the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the EdTech Innovators community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels. \n\n \nSamsung offers brilliant display solutions so schools can easily create more captivating and interactive learning environments in the classroom and across campus. \nSamsung—simply brilliant. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/innovation20210513/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210513_innovation-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T170000 DTSTAMP:20210618T135537Z CREATED:20210429T180136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T135537Z UID:37116-1620921600-1620925200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:AASA Leading for Equity: Building a Culture of Equity in Richardson Independent School District DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Jeannie Stone\, Superintendent\, Richardson Independent School District (TX); Carrie Breedlove\, Principal\, J.J. Pearce High School (TX); Katrina Collins\, Principal\, Skyview Elementary School (TX); and Toni Jackson\, Teacher\, Dartmouth Elementary School (TX)\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 \nRichardson Independent School District is working to achieve a culture of equity by leading educators to create classrooms\, schools\, and an organizational system where the opportunity to succeed is made available to every student. Seeking to embrace every student and staff member\, this recorded presentation chronicles Richardson ISD’s journey to turn words into action. Joining Richardson ISD Superintendent\, Dr. Jeannie Stone\, in addressing systemic disparities and inequities are Carrie Breedlove\, J.J. Pearce High School Principal\, Katrina Collins\, Skyview Elementary School Principal\, and Toni Jackson\, Dartmouth Elementary School Teacher. \nEssential questions include: \n\nHow does a school district communicate a vision for equity?\nWhat strategies can classroom teachers\, principals and district leaders use to implement and establish a culture of high expectations leading to more equitable outcomes?\nHow can all district staff ensure the raising of expectations and meeting the needs of all students?\nHow can district leaders build teacher and leader skills\, knowledge\, and capacity to lean into equity work?\nHow can relationships with key stakeholders\, such as students\, parents\, the community\, and elected officials be leveraged to support equity work?\n\nViewers will learn about strategies to address systemic disparities and inequities to benefit all students. This recorded presentation will be of particular value to school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Jeannie Stone was named Superintendent of Schools for Richardson ISD in January 2017. Dr. Stone was first hired as RISD Deputy Superintendent in July 2015\, then became acting Superintendent and interim Superintendent. She began her career in 1990 as a middle school English teacher in Dallas ISD\, then spent 20 years in Mesquite ISD serving in various leadership roles. During her first year as Principal at Mesquite Poteet High School\, the campus was named a National Blue Ribbon School. As an educator\, Dr. Stone has been recognized for her innovative leadership and commitment to children\, being named 2017 Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Educational Support Staff Association; Altrusa International’s 2018 Outstanding Woman of Today; and the 2019 Texas Superintendent of the Year by Texas PTA. She was also recently honored in the Dallas Business Journal’s first Leaders in Diversity Awards. \n \nCarrie Breedlove is a 25-year educator having started her career as a junior high English teacher. She has also taught at the high school level\, as well as held leadership positions at the central office before returning to the campus as a junior high school assistant principal\, principal\, and now high school principal. \n \nKatrina Collins is a 23-year educator and served as a classroom teacher for ten years before transitioning into campus leadership roles\, including Instructional Specialist\, Assistant Principal\, and currently as Principal. She has been recognized for her instructional leadership as the 2019 National Parent Engagement Award recipient from NABSE and has served as a guest panelist for several podcasts to support creating a more inclusive school environment. She is currently a doctoral student at Grand Canyon University. \n \nToni Jackson has been in education for over 20 years and has taught in MO\, AZ\, and currently in TX as a sixth-grade teacher in Richardson ISD. She has served in numerous teacher leader roles throughout her career\, including curriculum development\, professional developer\, and mentor teacher. She has a master’s in educational administration as well as cross-cultural teaching. \n  \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. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/aasaequity20210513/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/LeadingforEquity_400x300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T150000 DTSTAMP:20210513T190621Z CREATED:20210428T145410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210513T190621Z UID:37086-1620914400-1620918000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:America’s Child-Care Crisis: Rethinking an Essential Business DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sarah Taylor Vanover\, Ed.D.\, Director\, KY Division of Child Care\, Cabinet for Health and Family Services\nModerated by Nadia Jones\, Ed.D.\, Chief Content Officer\, 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 \nThe child-care industry—essential to American families and to the American economy—is at risk of complete collapse. Before COVID-19 struck\, the child-care industry faced funding issues and staffing dilemmas\, while families struggled to find—or simply afford—quality child care. The reality is that COVID-19 has only exacerbated the challenges of the already fragile child-care ecosystem. This recorded edWebinar takes a hard look at the current state of the industry and explores how to save this critical service by: \n\nIdentifying the systemic changes needed\nAltering public opinion of the field\nSecuring state and federal dollars for the private sector\nPrioritizing the growth of family child-care homes\nEducating parents on quality care and helping them access it\nObtaining business support\n\nChild care is a system that is too critical to fail—we cannot survive without it. Together\, we can reimagine the child-care industry for all Americans whose livelihoods depend on it. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-3 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Sarah Vanover has been working in the field of early childhood education for over 22 years and has had the opportunity to be a teacher\, a director\, a trainer\, and a college professor for other early childhood educators. Dr. Vanover is currently the director for the Division of Child Care for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. For the past several years she has focused her work and research on assessing quality early childhood programs for health and safety requirements and school readiness skills. \n \nAbout the Host \nNadia J. Jones\, Ed.D. is the chief content officer 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. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/bookchats20210513/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210513_bookchats-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T180000 DTSTAMP:20210512T220136Z CREATED:20210428T184343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T220136Z UID:37091-1620838800-1620842400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Drawing Even When You Think You Can’t: Tips and Techniques for Teachers and Their Students DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tim May\, Creative Director\, XPLANE \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 \nLet’s face it\, we’re not all gifted visual artists\, but as educators we often need to create visuals for students\, teach students to draw\, use visuals to explain concepts and ideas\, and engage students more deeply. For this recorded edWebinar\, bring some paper and pencils\, or your tablet and digital pen. Tim May\, Creative Director for XPLANE\, shows you some simple tricks and techniques to help you draw to explain\, draw to express\, and draw to communicate with your students and your colleagues. \nTim’s simple visual-thinking techniques\, easy-to-adapt sketching basics\, and insights into using visuals to connect and collaborate will help K-12 teachers and their students enjoy drawing and build lasting visual expression skills—all using simple lines\, circles and shapes. Spend an hour with Tim and then start using these visual techniques to keep your students on track\, excited and seeing new possibilities in learning! \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, professional development leaders\, curriculum leaders\, technology directors and coordinators\, career and technical education teachers\, and photography\, art\, and media arts educators at all grade levels. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nTim May wields the alchemy of design\, curiosity\, caffeine\, sketchnoting\, and visual thinking to create meaningful\, substantive change for organizations with a particular focus on helping humans of all ages and interests collaborate\, engage\, and solve challenges. Tim has been practicing this kind of sorcery for about 22 years through various design roles at several firms in Boston and the Pacific Northwest\, currently serving as Creative Director at XPLANE’s Portland headquarters. Tim’s interest in helping educators discover and use visual communications is a lifelong passion and his own teaching approaches are relatable and accessible. Tim earned his bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the University of Utah and studied painting at the University of Bonn in Germany. Tim is a frequent presenter at conferences\, an experienced podcaster\, the spouse of an educator\, and a dad who’s helped his children thrive during remote learning. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Creativity in 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\n \nWacom delivers innovative digital technologies to support all aspects of human creativity. For educators and students\, Wacom provides remote-ready tools\, including digital pen and tablet technology for eLearning in traditional classroom and lab settings and for remote and blended teaching and learning across the K-12 curriculum. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/creativity20210512/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210512_creativity-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T160000 DTSTAMP:20210512T200111Z CREATED:20210413T161503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T200111Z UID:36901-1620831600-1620835200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Using Translanguaging to Center Emergent Bilinguals in Literacy Practices DESCRIPTION:Presented by Cecilia Espinosa\, Ph.D.\, Author; and Laura Ascenzi-Moreno\, Ph.D.\, Author \nSponsored by Scholastic 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 \nIn their new book Rooted in Strength: Using Translanguaging to Grow Multilingual Readers and Writers\, Cecilia M. Espinosa\, Ph.D. and Laura Ascenzi-Moreno\, Ph.D. demonstrate how emergent bilinguals (students who speak two or more languages in their daily lives) thrive when they are able to use “translanguaging” to tap the full power of their linguistic and sociocultural repertoires. Translanguaging has been instrumental in shifting the ways that educators view the language resources that students bring. Yet\, many teachers are unaware of how to translate the theory of translanguaging into daily pedagogical practices. \nIn this edWebinar\, Drs. Espinosa and Ascenzi-Moreno introduce ways that teachers can deeply know and build on their emergent bilinguals’ and their families’ sociocultural and linguistic resources\, along with designing a pedagogy that engages children in literacy practices that normalize bilingualism/multilingualism. They trace how diverse children’s literature can serve as a powerful tool to decolonize the curriculum and de-center monolingualism\, as they address how these engagements can connect to students’ intersectional identities and broaden their critical perspectives. \nDrs. Espinosa and Ascenzi-Moreno present rich and thoughtful literacy practices that propel emergent bilinguals to reading and writing success by honoring the resources that they bring to school and rooting instruction in their strengths. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of the kindergarten through elementary levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nCecilia M. Espinosa\, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the Department of Early Childhood and Childhood Education at Lehman College’s CUNY (Bronx) School of Education. Dr. Espinosa’s journey started as a teacher assistant in a preschool. She was also a bilingual multiage teacher and director of a dual language program in Phoenix\, Arizona. She currently works with bilingual teachers at the early childhood and childhood levels and teaches courses on biliteracy. Her research focus is on bilingual children’s writing and children’s literature that affirms and nurtures children’s multiple identities. \n \n \nLaura Ascenzi-Moreno\, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the Childhood\, Bilingual\, and Special Education Department at Brooklyn College’s School of Education. She has more than a decade of experience in the classroom\, as a bilingual teacher\, literacy coach\, and new-teacher mentor in New York City Public Schools. Currently\, she works with practicing and preservice teachers. Her research focus is on the literacy development and assessment of emergent bilinguals\, the development of teacher knowledge\, and how they intersect with equity. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Helping ELL/ESL Students Succeed community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAt Scholastic Education\, we believe that the development of robust literacy skills is at the very heart of empowering children to thrive in school and in life. For nearly 100 years\, we’ve partnered with districts and schools to inspire lifelong readers and learners. From transformative\, research-based literacy instruction\, to expert professional development\, and groundbreaking family & community engagement\, we partner with educators every step of the way on the path to literacy. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ell20210512/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210512-ell-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T150000 DTSTAMP:20210512T190627Z CREATED:20210505T143314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T190627Z UID:37161-1620828000-1620831600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Which Tech Tools Are You Bringing to In-Person Learning? DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jessica Lura\, Director of Teaching and Learning\, Bullis Charter School (CA)\nModerated by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr. Regional Manager\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense Education \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 \nA standing ovation to every educator this year! You transformed your teaching and designed a digital toolbox filled with new strategies for students’ learning\, engagement\, and general well-being—all during a pandemic. \nAs we move forward\, watch Common Sense Ambassador Jessica Lura for this edWebinar as she reflects on what worked and how to bring those tools into your K–8 in-person classroom. She focuses on how to continue using Flipgrid\, Jamboard\, Google Workspace\, Office365\, and screencasting to augment\, modify\, and redefine your teaching\, even when teaching in person. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers of the kindergarten through middle school levels \n \nAbout the Presenter \nJessica Lura is the director of teaching and learning at Bullis Charter School in Los Altos\, CA. A National Board Certified Teacher and a 20-year veteran in education\, she has the best job in the world—she works with students and teachers supporting their learning and sparking curiosity. Her goal is to help her learners develop the skills\, attitudes\, and knowledge to be active and responsible participants in today’s global society. \n  \nAbout the Moderator \nJennifer Ehehalt is the Pittsburgh regional manager at Common Sense Education. Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in education. She continues to partner with state-level organizations\, school districts\, and community organizations across the nation to help integrate Common Sense Education resources. Jennifer provides educational leadership through consultation with school districts\, professional development (both in-person and virtual)\, conference presentations\, and parent universities. Jennifer sits on the Advisory Council for Kidsburgh and is a champion for Remake Learning Days Across America. Jennifer has a B.S. in elementary education and an M.Ed. in educational leadership. Jennifer was recently named 2019 Alumni of the Year from Edinboro University. Follow Jennifer on Twitter @jehehalt. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Digital Learning & Leadership community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nCommon Sense Education develops high-quality digital citizenship programs and digital teaching resources\, providing educators and students with the digital learning tools they need to harness the power of technology for life. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/commonsense20210512/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210512_commonsense-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T180000 DTSTAMP:20210511T233812Z CREATED:20210405T185102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T233812Z UID:36688-1620752400-1620756000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Teaching in the ELA Classroom DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Tyrone C. Howard\, Professor in the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies at UCLA\, Senior Fellow at ICLE\, and HMH Learning Sciences and Research Advisory Board\nModerated by Whitney Young\, 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 ELA educators\, we envision a classroom where students can connect with texts\, share their ideas and experiences with their peers\, and actively engage with their lesson activities. Research shows that this level of engagement is dependent upon students feeling included\, validated\, valued\, and safe. This is why relevancy matters in the ELA classroom. Culturally responsive teaching leverages the experience and strengths of your diverse student population to make lessons more relevant and improve educational outcomes. \nIn this edWebinar\, you will learn strategies for: \n\nCreating a learning environment that affirms students\nSelecting culturally responsive curricular content\nIncorporating best practices for a more relevant classroom\n\nThis edWebinar will be of interest to middle and high school teachers and school and district leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nTyrone C. Howard is a professor in the Graduate School of Education and Information Studies at UCLA. Dr. Howard is also the inaugural director of the UCLA Pritzker Center for Strengthening Children and Families\, which is a transdisciplinary consortium of experts who examine academic\, mental health\, and social-emotional experiences and challenges for California’s most vulnerable youth populations. He is also the director of the UCLA Transformation of Schools which serves as a thought partner for districts\, counties\, and states to pursue whole child\, whole community approaches to school systems improvement. Professor Howard has published over 85 peer-reviewed journal articles\, book chapters\, and technical reports. He has published several bestselling books\, among them\, Why Race & Culture Matters in Schools and Black Male(d): Peril and promise in the education of African American males. His two most recent books\, No More Teaching Without Positive Relationships and All Students Must Thrive: Transforming Schools To Combat Toxic Stressors And Cultivate Critical Wellness\, have become must-reads for all educators. Dr. Howard is considered one of the premier experts on educational equity and access in the country. Dr. Howard is also the Director and Founder of the Black Male Institute at UCLA\, which is an interdisciplinary cadre of scholars\, practitioners\, community members\, and policymakers dedicated to examining the nexus of race\, class\, and gender of school-age youth. A native and former classroom teacher of Compton\, California\, Dr. Howard was named the recipient of the 2015 UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award\, which is the campus’s highest honor for teaching excellence\, and was named an American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellow in 2017 for his exemplary research on race and equity. During the last five years\, Dr. Howard has been listed by Education Week as one of the 30 most influential scholars in the nation informing educational policy\, practice\, and reform. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nWhitney Young serves as Senior Product Marketing Manager for secondary ELA programs at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Within this role\, she supports the product marketing initiatives for HMH Into Literature. Whitney has served as a middle school\, high school\, and college educator in Memphis\, TN. She holds a Master of Science in educational leadership and policy studies from the University of Memphis and a Bachelor of Arts in English education and African American studies from Lake Forest College. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Creating a Positive School Climate community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nHMH® brings together on-demand professional development\, students’ assessment data\, and relevant practice and instruction\, so you can teach\, learn\, and grow\, in class\, at home\, and anywhere in between. HMH® is committed to providing proven-effective solutions designed to engage\, empower\, and address the individual needs of students from Pre-K through Grade 12. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/positive20210511/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210511_Positive-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T170000 DTSTAMP:20210618T135526Z CREATED:20210407T195909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T135526Z UID:36733-1620748800-1620752400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:COVID-19 Challenge: We Must Improve Assessment and Grading Practices DESCRIPTION:Presented by Matt Townsley\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Professor\, Educational Leadership\, University of Northern Iowa; and Nathan Wear\, Associate Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer\, Linn-Mar Community School District (IA) \nSponsored by Solution Tree \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 \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has challenged schools to question their assessment practices and grading policies. Are students retaining and applying the concepts and skills of the standards? What can be evidence of their learning? How do we motivate students to invest and monitor their own learning? What grading practices make the learning meaningful? Is what we are doing fair and equitable? This edWebinar examines how schools can answer these questions and more. \nViewers will connect standards-based principles with effective PLC strategies to enhance and improve assessment and grading practices. This work comes from Making Grades Matter: Standards-Based Grading in a Secondary PLC at Work and features authors Matt Townsley\, Ed.D. and Nathan Wear.  \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, instructional coaches\, curriculum leaders\, and school and district leaders of all middle school\, high school\, and higher education levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nMatt Townsley\, Ed.D. is an assistant professor of educational leadership at the University of Northern Iowa. He is a former district administrator and teacher in Solon Community School District where he led curricula\, assessment\, and school-improvement initiatives\, all under the umbrella of a professional learning community philosophy. Solon Community School District was named a district of distinction in 2015 by District Administration magazine\, and multiple schools in the district were recognized by Solution Tree as model professional learning communities during his tenure. \nIn 2017\, Dr. Townsley was named Iowa’s Central Office Administrator of the Year\, and in 2014\, he was recognized as an ASCD Emerging Leader. Dr. Townsley received a bachelor’s degree from Wartburg College\, a master’s degree from Iowa State University\, an advanced studies certificate in educational leadership from the University of Northern Iowa\, and a doctorate in school improvement from the University of West Georgia. \n \n \nNathan L. Wear is the associate superintendent and chief academic officer of Linn-Mar Community School District in Marion\, Iowa. An educator since 2002\, he has also served as an elementary teacher\, elementary principal\, and high school principal. \nAs principal of Solon High School in Solon\, Iowa\, he and his staff championed grading reform efforts and implemented standards-based grading within a professional learning community. During that time\, his staff was recognized as a national model professional learning community. In 2014\, Newsweek recognized Solon High School on its annual list of America’s Best High Schools. Nathan’s strong belief that leading a positive organizational culture through high accountability has resulted in marked improvement in the schools where he has worked. \nNathan received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Wartburg College and a master’s degree in educational administration from Texas State University. He received his superintendent endorsement from the University of Northern Iowa. \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Assessment for Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nSince 1998\, Solution Tree has worked to empower educators. We share your vision to transform education to ensure learning for all\, and we can help you make this vision a reality. No other professional learning company provides our unique blend of research-based\, results-driven services that improve learning outcomes for students. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/assessment20210511/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210511_assessment-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T150000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190301Z CREATED:20210429T163926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T190301Z UID:37112-1620741600-1620745200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Talk of the Teachers’ Lounge: Exploring Challenging Behaviors and Implicit Bias DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Angela Searcy\, Author\, Educational Consultant\, and Adjunct Faculty\, Erikson Institute\nModerated by Raven Griffin\, Marketing Manager\, Kaplan Early Learning Company \nSponsored by Kaplan Early Learning Company \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 \nWhat do you think of when you imagine a teachers’ lounge? These spaces of camaraderie\, collaboration\, and connectedness hold value to educators but they can also hold bias. Teachers are human\, too\, and we all hold biases whether we recognize them or not. This implicit bias isn’t inherently negative\, in fact\, it’s simply a human adaptation that simplifies information and helps your brain make quick associations and decisions. However\, when left unchallenged\, implicit bias has the potential to evolve into prejudice and explicit bias in the classroom\, potentially harming the children in your care. Examining your implicit bias isn’t easy\, but the benefits are well worth the discomfort\, as educators will learn to analyze and filter their own internal monologues and respond with neutrality when the possibility of bias arises. \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Angela Searcy challenges educators to stop\, reflect on their own implicit biases\, and grow so they can better understand and serve children exhibiting challenging behaviors within their classroom. This recorded edWebinar will equip early childhood educators with the self-reflective tools needed to analyze conversations that are often heard in the teachers’ lounge by: \n\nExamining the origins of implicit bias in the brain\nAllowing attendees to reflect on everyday conversations and recognize potentially biased statements\nEncouraging attendees to utilize strategies that will help them ask filtering questions\, consider opposing ideas\, and respond with neutrality\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. Angela Searcy is an educational consultant and seminar leader at Erikson Institute and the owner and founder of Simple Solutions Educational Services\, a professional development company. She holds a B.A. in English and secondary education\, an M.S. in early childhood development from Erikson Institute\, and a doctorate in education. Her research revolves around brain-based learning as assessed by The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (or CLASS) and its correlation to aggressive behaviors in Head Start Preschool Classrooms. An educator since 1990\, Dr. Searcy has experience as a teacher at all levels of education and as a development therapist through the early intervention system of Illinois. Dr. Searcy is also an adjunct instructor at Erikson Institute\, a professional development provider for Teaching Strategies\, LLC\, and the Bureau of Education and Research\, an affiliate trainer for Teachstone\, and the author of Push Past It! A Positive Approach to Challenging Classroom Behaviors. A former neuro-developmental specialist\, Dr. Searcy has specialized training in neuroscience and is a candidate in Erikson Institute’s Infant Mental Health Certificate Program. \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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