BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//edWeb - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://home.edweb.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for edWeb REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York: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. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/classroommanagement20210511/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210511_classroommanagement-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T180000 DTSTAMP:20210618T135827Z CREATED:20210312T135741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T135827Z UID:36443-1620666000-1620669600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Creating and Leading Equitable\, Effective Learning Systems – Assuring Accessibility for All DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Nick Polyak\, Superintendent\, Leyden High School District 212 (IL); Marlon Styles\, Superintendent\, Middletown City School District (OH); and Dr. Michael Salvatore\, Senior Vice President\, Kean University (NJ) \nModerated by Ann McMullan\, Project Director\, EmpowerED Superintendent Initiative\, CoSN (Consortium for School Networking) \nSponsored by ClassLink\nThis edWebinar series is co-hosted by CoSN\, AASA\, and edWeb.net \nWatch the Recording Listen to the Podcast \n Closed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nDuring the past 14 months\, the challenges involved in assuring equitable\, effective learning systems for all students have never been more visible nor more critical. Accessibility has long been an essential principle for delivering equitable educational opportunities for all students\, especially those with disabilities or learning differences\, English language learners\, and students from lower socio-economic communities. Beyond guaranteeing that all students can access course content and tools\, schools and school systems also need to ensure that all information provided to the public\, parents\, guardians\, and staff is accessible from any device. In addition to meeting the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\, school systems need to make accessibility policies and practices a priority for everyone. It falls to school leaders to continually make that commitment vocal and visible. \nIn this edWebinar\, superintendents share how they are leading the complex issues involved in ensuring accessibility for all within their school districts. Five compelling steps for ensuring accessibility will be articulated and illustrated through shared resources and real-world examples of successful strategies that have been used to assure accessibility for all. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of particular value to school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders.  \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Nick Polyak serves as the superintendent for Leyden High School District 212 in Franklin Park\, Illinois. He earned a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in educational leadership and supervision from Loyola University Chicago where he received the Phi Delta Kappa Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award. He holds a Master of Arts degree and Chief School Business Official (CSBO) license from Governors State University. Dr. Polyak’s undergraduate work was at Augustana College in Rock Island\, Illinois\, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics and secondary education. Dr. Polyak is a co-moderator of #suptchat\, the international Twitter chat for superintendents. He has co-authored two books: The Unlearning Leader: Leading for Tomorrow’s Schools Today and Student Voice: From Invisible to Invaluable. Dr. Polyak facilitates the AASA Transformational Leadership Consortium\, the IASA Aspiring Superintendents Academy\, and the AASA National Blended Aspiring Superintendents Academy. \n \n \nIn the fall of 2017\, Marlon Styles became the proud superintendent of Ohio’s Middletown City School District. The four years prior\, he served as the executive director of curriculum and instruction for Lakota Schools. His affinity for education has ignited a fiery passion to close the equity gap for all students. He prides himself on finding the good in every person. Marlon challenges others to rise up to strengthen the #MiddieRising culture. He states\, “My affinity for education has ignited a fiery passion to close the equity and access gaps that affect schools. I am firmly devoted to finding innovative ways to integrate technology to transform learning experiences that will inspire students.” Marlon earned an undergraduate degree from Thomas More College and a master’s degree from the University of Cincinnati. \n \nDr. Michael Salvatore currently serves as the senior vice president at Kean University and formerly as Superintendent of Long Branch Public Schools in New Jersey. He is an award-winning contemporary leader in public education with an oratory skill known to inspire thought and action. Dr. Salvatore is recognized as a federal\, state\, and local education advocate aiming to elevate learning institutions through promising equitable practices. He leads with a contagious collaborative spirit that sparks next-level consciousness. Dr. Salvatore functions as a technical design analyzer who synthesizes data to reveal the architecture of longstanding organizational structures. More than two decades of creative solutions have earned him high regard as a reputable innovator and distinguished national leader in his field. \n \nAbout the Host \nAnn McMullan is Project Director for CoSN’s EmpowerED Superintendents Initiative. Ann served as Executive Director for Educational Technology in Klein ISD\, near Houston\, Texas until September 2013\, when she and her family moved to Los Angeles\, California. For 16 years Ann led the district team that provided professional development on technology and 21st century instructional strategies to 4\,000 educators serving 50\,000 students. She was co-chair of the Texas Education Technology Advisory Committee which developed the Texas Long Range Plan for Technology. \nToday\, Ann works as a public speaker\, writer\, and education consultant focused on leadership to meet the needs of today’s students. Ann serves on the edWeb.net Advisory Board\, ClassLink’s Senior Advisors Group\, and is a founding member of ERDI’s Alliance for Education Impact Advisory Council. She also volunteers as a leadership consultant with Executive Service Corps of Southern California\, serving non-profit associations. Ann is the co-author of Life Lessons in Leadership\, available on Amazon.com. \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Super-Connected community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nAASA is the premier association for school system leaders and serves as the national voice for public education and district leadership on Capitol Hill. \n \n CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking) is the premier professional association for school system technology leaders. CoSN provides thought leadership resources\, community\, best practices and advocacy tools to help leaders succeed in the digital transformation. CoSN represents over 13 million students in school districts nationwide and continues to grow as a powerful and influential voice in K-12 education. \n \nClassLink empowers your students and teachers with instant access to their learning resources. ClassLink® OneClick® includes a library of over 5\,000 single sign-on apps and instant links to file folders at school and on Google\, Office 365\, and Dropbox cloud drives. ClassLink Roster Server easily and securely delivers class rosters to any publisher using open technology standards. ClassLink Analytics gives decision makers the usage data they need. Accessible from any computer\, tablet or smartphone\, ClassLink is ideal for 1to1 and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/supers20210510/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210510_supers-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210510T160000 DTSTAMP:20210510T200934Z CREATED:20210322T141401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T200934Z UID:36527-1620658800-1620662400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Bridging the Opportunity Gap: What Culturally Relevant Educators Do DESCRIPTION:Presented by Patrick Briggs\, Area Director\, Eastern Region\, AVID Center; Dr. Sandy Husk\, Chief Executive Officer\, AVID Center; and Sara Peters\, Partner Engagement Manager\, AVID Center \nSponsored by AVID Center \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 \nAre we providing all students with what they need to be successful? This recorded edWebinar addresses Culturally Relevant Teaching practices tied to social-emotional learning\, and address the opportunity and expectation gaps that may become barriers for so many young people. \nWe share how Culturally Relevant Teaching is not about changing what you are teaching as an educator\, but changing how you are teaching it—the delivery\, the scaffolding\, and the relationship building. \nThe strategies shared in this edWebinar can be implemented immediately to increase the level of success for all students. This recorded presentation will help educators reflect on their practices\, learn new ones\, and explore how they can meet the needs of all learners in their classrooms. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, equity directors\, Title 1 directors\, and directors of guidance at all grade levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nPatrick Briggs is AVID’s Northeast Area Director. He came to this position after 11 years as the assistant director\, then director\, of AVID’s Southern Region States. Before that\, he spent 15 years as a teacher and administrator in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD in Texas. Patrick believes that any perceived “achievement gaps” are the result of opportunity and expectations gaps that adults must work together to close. His passion lies in helping all learners achieve at high levels so all students are college and career ready upon completion of high school. Patrick believes all students deserve a high-quality education\, enabling them to make choices in life that will lead to success in any field of their choosing. \n \nDr. Sandy Husk joined AVID Center as Chief Executive Officer in January 2014\, bringing more than 17 years of experience implementing AVID in the three districts where she served as Superintendent\, most recently in Salem-Keizer\, Oregon\, the second largest district in that state. As CEO\, Dr. Husk is responsible for AVID’s vision\, which includes furthering its mission of closing opportunity gaps and preparing all students for college and careers. Her leadership at AVID is focused on accelerating the scalability of AVID as a schoolwide and districtwide system and offering best-in-class services\, including high-quality in-person and virtual professional learning. AVID has increased its reach by more than one million students during Dr. Husk’s time as CEO. She earned her Ph.D. in administration\, curriculum and supervision from the University of Colorado\, Denver; her M.A. in guidance and counseling from the University of Colorado\, Boulder; and her B.S. in elementary education from the University of Georgia\, Athens. \n \nA former second\, fourth\, and fifth-grade teacher\, Sara Peters has worked in a variety of schools in New York\, New Jersey and Washington\, DC. Committed to quality education for all children\, Sara utilizes her M.S. in elementary education and her varied classroom experience as a partner engagement manager for AVID Center. Sara has extensive experience in teaching reading and writing and trained at The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University. As a teacher\, Sara was known for her dedication to her students and her ability to motivate them—no matter what it took. In New York City\, she implemented a program to help high-achieving fifth graders gain admission to the top college prep schools in the city. She also worked as a team leader in New York City and New Jersey\, and trained other teachers. Up to date with findings in educational research\, she understands the unique challenges of today’s classrooms—and is eager to see those challenges transformed into successes. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching 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\nAVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nonprofit that changes lives by helping schools shift to a more equitable\, student-centered approach. We train 85\,000 educators annually to close the opportunity gap\, so they can prepare all students for college\, careers\, and life. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/clrt20210510/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210510_clrt-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210507T130000 DTSTAMP:20210618T135515Z CREATED:20210412T144803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T135515Z UID:36885-1620388800-1620392400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Roadmap for Making the Best Decisions with Your ARP Funding DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Julie A. Evans\, CEO\, Project Tomorrow; Ben Maynard\, Office of Education Technology\, School Digital Readiness Services\, Kentucky Department of Education (KY); and Stephanie Casperson\, Director of Technology\, San Marcos Unified School District (CA) \nSponsored by Project Tomorrow \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 \nK-12 education is at a critical crossroads today. New conversations are just starting about how to embrace the silver linings of the past year to transform schools and systems to better meet the needs of all learners. The pandemic state and federal funding\, including the recent American Rescue Plan (ARP)\, provides a unique opportunity to invest in new approaches\, learning models\, and practices that will support greater equity and community engagement in education. But is there a roadmap to help districts with this process? How should districts develop new visions and strategic plans to effectively leverage these once-in-a-lifetime funds to not only meet today’s needs\, but plan for a better future? \nIn this edWebinar\, Dr. Julie A. Evans\, CEO of Project Tomorrow\, shares new research and recommendations about how district leaders can leverage the lessons learned from the past year to make better investment decisions and create sustainable transformation in your district. Education leaders join Dr. Evans to discuss how they are using community feedback specifically to inform their new forward-looking plans and decisions. With these collective insights\, districts can create a highly effective roadmap for making the best decisions with their ARP funding\, and industry partners can align their services to support these goals. \nThis recorded edWebinar is part of our edFocus series exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the future of education. The 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 Presenter \nDr. Julie A. Evans is the CEO of Project Tomorrow and the founder of the heralded Speak Up Research Project. She serves as the chief researcher on the Speak Up Project as well as leading research efforts on the impact of innovative learning models and interventions in both K-12 and higher education. As a national thought leader and influencer\, Dr. Evans leverages her career experiences as a tech entrepreneur and nonprofit leader to stimulate new discussions within the education ecosystem. She is a graduate of Brown University and earned her doctorate in educational leadership from the University of California\, San Diego. Dr. Evans serves on several boards and advisory councils and is a frequent speaker and writer on digital learning. She was named in 2020 as the winner of EdTech Digest’s National Leader award and is the longest-serving woman executive in the education technology nonprofit sector. \n \nBen Maynard\, Office of Education Technology\, School Digital Readiness Services\, Kentucky Department of Education (KY) \n \nStephanie Casperson\, Director of Technology\, San Marcos Unified School District (CA) \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\nProject Tomorrow is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure that today’s students are well-prepared to become tomorrow’s leaders\, innovators and engaged citizens of the world. We support that mission with programs and research that focus on innovation and new learning models in the K-12 classroom\, including through the effective use of technology. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/edfocus20210507/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210507-edfocus-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T170000 DTSTAMP:20210618T135501Z CREATED:20210415T160355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T135501Z UID:36946-1620316800-1620320400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:AASA Leading for Equity: Innovative Action and Equity-Driven Processes for Student Success DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Darin Brawley\, Superintendent\, Compton Unified School District (CA)\, and Michele Dawson\, Senior Director\, Technology and Innovation\, Compton Unified School District (CA)\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 \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 \nWatch Dr. Darin Brawley\, Superintendent\, Compton Unified School District (CUSD)\, as he shares how his school district has eliminated the opportunity gap for students in the area of technology by focusing on STEAM initiatives with partners such as Digital Promise\, Apple\, Verizon\, Boeing\, Microsoft\, and Google. Dr. Brawley is committed to continuous improvement in relation to the core mission of education. CUSD is building a pipeline of PreK-12 students who are prepared for STEAM majors and career opportunities. Learn how CUSD was able to pivot and create a virtual STEM program during the COVID-19 pandemic\, engage in an equity-driven process to build a STEAM culture\, develop STEAM learning pathways for engagement\, and raise parents’ awareness through community events. \nViewers will be exposed to CUSD’s core beliefs and countering implicit bias that shapes the need for equitable STEAM pathways. Viewers will walk away with a deeper understanding of the impact of lower proportions of African American\, Latino\, and female students that are proficient in math and science\, compared to their peers\, and how that affects their opportunities to pursue higher education in these fields. \nCUSD’s Senior Director of Technology and Innovation\, Michele Dawson\, discusses student engagement with an interactive AR/VR experience of STEAM pathways and parent engagement in community STEAM events. Viewers will experience how early and consistent exposure of STEM education creates college and career opportunities for students of color. Viewers will leave with models and ideas that can be implemented immediately in schools. \nThis recorded presentation will be of particular value to school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nDr. Darin Brawley\, Compton Unified School District’s (CUSD) Superintendent\, has been with the district since 2012. He has led the turnaround in student performance in CUSD which has seen both test scores and graduation rates increase. \nDr. Brawley received his doctorate in educational leadership at the University of Southern California. He has a Master of Arts in educational leadership from California State University\, San Bernardino\, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Redlands.\nHe has served as a superintendent for the past eight years. His experience in education includes serving as a high school teacher\, middle school assistant principal\, elementary principal\, middle school principal\, director of human resources\, executive director of human resources\, deputy superintendent of student learning\, and superintendent. \nPrior to his appointment as Superintendent in Compton\, Dr. Brawley served as a superintendent in the Adelanto Elementary School District for three years. In addition to this\, he served as Deputy Superintendent of Student Learning for three years prior to his role as a superintendent. \nDr. Brawley has been instrumental in exiting several schools from program improvement. Under his leadership\, two schools have been awarded National Blue Ribbon status. Several schools have received Title I Performing Schools recognition\, as well as California Distinguished School Awards. He is committed to continuous improvement in relation to the core mission of education. \n \nMichele Dawson has 25 years of experience as a teacher\, administrator\, and technology director. She earned a master’s degree in leading for equity\, achievement and democracy. Currently\, she serves as Senior Director of Technology and Innovation for the Compton Unified School District (CUSD) where she leads 21st century learning\, technology integration\, and organizational management\, as well as the CUSD Computer Science Initiative. As an accomplished grant writer\, Michele was accepted to the League of Innovative Schools\, awarded the VILS grant and wrote the EETT competitive grant for PBL with Multimedia\, for which she garnered the CSBA Golden Bell Award. Recently she authored and received the RISE Award (Recognizing Innovative Strategies in Equity) for Compton from the National School Board Association (NSBA). Michele is committed to closing the achievement gap for underserved students through the lens of equity and social justice. \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/aasaequity20210506/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/LeadingforEquity_400x300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T160000 DTSTAMP:20210506T200007Z CREATED:20210406T193811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T200007Z UID:36710-1620313200-1620316800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Effective Strategies for Coordinating Summer Reading Growth for K-3 Learners DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Anne Cunningham\, Professor\, HMH Author\, University of California\, Berkeley\nModerated by Alicia “Lish” Mitchell\, Sr. Marketing Account Manager\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nSponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \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 \nWith interrupted schooling affecting students across the country\, we know that reading growth over the summer may take on a new form than years past. \nNow\, with the summer months ahead of us it’s important to keep our youngest learners engaged in reading and make these summer months really count. In this recorded edWebinar\, Dr. Anne Cunningham leads viewers on how to plan for summer reading growth no matter where learning takes place—in school or online. \nBy viewing this recorded edWebinar\, you will walk away with effective strategies for coordinating summer reading growth in your K-3 learners. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders of the kindergarten through third-grade levels.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Anne E. Cunningham is a professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of California\, Berkeley\, where she also serves as Director of the Joint Doctoral Program in Special Education with San Francisco State University. A leading expert in the field of reading development\, with over 100 publications\, Professor Cunningham investigates how children learn to read and the pedagogical methods most effective for promoting reading acquisition and the value of avid reading. \nAs a leader\, speaker\, and best-selling author\, Professor Cunningham has been featured most recently in The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, Education Week\, and Huffington Post for her work. Her award-winning book\, Book Smart: How to Support and Motivate Beginning Readers (Oxford University Press)\, examines children’s reading development and the cognitive and socio-emotional benefits of avid reading. Professor Cunningham is also the senior author of Big Day for PreK\, co-author of HMH technology-based programs\, iRead and Waggle\, and a senior author of the core comprehensive curriculum for K-6\, HMH Into Reading. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nLish Mitchell is a Sr. Marketing Account Manager on the Brand & Creative Marketing team. Her main responsibility is partnering with members across the HMH organization and supporting their business objectives through driving strategy\, creative design\, and execution of innovative campaigns. Lish is a member of HMH’s DEI Council\, Black Alliance Employee Resource Group\, New York Community Investment Council\, and a voice talent for HMH’s Teachers in America podcast. She also manages a personal blog mylishcometrue.com. \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Teaching Reading and Writing community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nHMH® brings together on-demand professional development\, students’ assessment data\, and relevant practice and instruction\, so you can teach\, learn\, and grow\, in class\, at home\, and anywhere in between. HMH® is committed to providing proven-effective solutions designed to engage\, empower\, and address the individual needs of students from Pre-K through Grade 12. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/teach2read20210506/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210506_Teach2Read-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210506T150000 DTSTAMP:20210506T191628Z CREATED:20210405T182738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T191628Z UID:36685-1620309600-1620313200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:5 Essential Strategies to Effectively Teach Letters and Sounds DESCRIPTION:Presented by Cheryl Lundy Swift\, M.Ed.\, National Presenter\, Learning Without Tears; and Tracy Sloper\, National Presenter\, Territory Manager\, Learning Without Tears \nSponsored by Learning Without Tears \nWatch the Recording\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 purpose of this recorded edWebinar is to help educators and families more effectively support their emerging readers by helping them understand WHAT alphabet knowledge and phonological awareness are and WHY they are both so critically important. We share practical strategies that help their students learn letter names and their sounds seamlessly and purposefully throughout the day. Our goal is to ensure that students understand how letters make words and words make sentences and that sentences convey meaning. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to individuals working with children from preK to first grade. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nCheryl Lundy Swift received a Master of Education in administration and supervision from Virginia Commonwealth University and has been a dedicated educator for over 20 years. Cheryl is the founder and CEO of EduPower\, an education consulting firm that empowers school and business leaders\, teachers\, parents\, and students to reach their fullest potential through professional development\, coaching\, and curricula. Cheryl is an award-winning educational leader\, curriculum developer\, motivational speaker\, and trainer. She served as the lead curriculum developer for Learning Without Tears’ Get Set for School’s Language and Literacy curriculum\, which received an AEP Distinguished Achievement Award. In 2017\, Cheryl was awarded the Investor Bank’s Educator of the Year Award. Cheryl is currently pursuing her doctorate in educational leadership from Kean University in Union\, NJ. \n \n \nTracy Sloper began her career as a preschool teacher and received her Preschool Director’s Credential after quickly realizing her passion for children\, families\, and developmentally appropriate educational experiences. She has more than 28 years of experience in the early education and supplemental tutoring industries. As a trainer with the Texas Trainer Registry\, Tracy shared her experience and passion with other early childhood educators. Tracy’s first exposure to the profound impact that Handwriting Without Tears can have upon a child and family came through her work in the tutoring industry. Tracy was also a national presenter for Learning Without Tears. In her current role as a territory manager in Texas\, Tracy is committed to helping educators and families find the best resources for their students. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Building Blocks for PreK–5 community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Without Tears’ mission in today’s changing learning landscape is to ensure that the path to student success remains simple and fun. We provide child-friendly\, hands-on\, innovative instruction for early learning\, handwriting\, keyboarding\, and writing strategies\, and our programs reach more than 31 million students in Pre-K through fifth grade. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lwt20210506/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210415_lwt-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210505T160000 DTSTAMP:20210506T191206Z CREATED:20210407T180338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T191206Z UID:36728-1620226800-1620230400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Using the Summer to Design a Data-Driven ELA Curriculum: For District Leaders DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. David Bain\, Vice President Academic Planning & Analytics\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nSponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \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 \nThis unpredictable school year brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has magnified challenges that educators face—school districts are grappling with the interruption of learning that occurred over the past year. Now is the time to address learning gaps and use the summer months to design a data-driven ELA curriculum. \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, Dr. David Bain leads viewers on: \n\nTraining teachers to use an assessment system that can both measure students’ response to grade-level standards and grade-band skill mastery.\nImplementing a classroom instructional pedagogy that reimplements research-based\, collaborative instructional practices and expands this instruction through personalized/adaptive technologies.\nOrganizing teachers into data teams to review student data in response to classroom-based instruction. This includes pre-planning instructional/content responses for students who initially struggle with grade-level content.\n\nBy viewing this edWebinar\, educators will walk away with effective data-driven strategies to head into the 2021-2022 school year. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to elementary through high school district and school leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. David Bain has served students in a wide array of educational environments as a classroom teacher\, building leader\, director of curriculum\, instruction\, and assessment\, and associate superintendent. Dr. Bain has served in both urban and suburban school districts in both Chicago and Northern Illinois. Dr. Bain has significant research and data analytic experience in monitoring students enrolled in intervention programming. In multiple districts\, he has built comprehensive intervention models in the areas of literacy\, mathematics\, and English learners. In addition\, Dr. Bain has worked exclusively in the development of innovative science curricula through multiple publications and a previous role overseeing K-12 educational programming at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the ELA Today community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \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/ela20210505/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210505_ela-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T180000 DTSTAMP:20210504T220224Z CREATED:20210416T183055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T220224Z UID:36961-1620147600-1620151200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Rebuilding a Schoolwide Culture of Reading and Writing DESCRIPTION:Presented by Patty McGee\, M.Ed.\, Author and Literacy Consultant\, Benchmark Education Company; Laura Robb\, Author; Evan Robb\, Author and Principal\, Johnson-Williams Middle School (VA); and S. Travis Crowder\, Author and Seventh-Grade Teacher \nSponsored by Benchmark 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 \nWhen schools reopen in the summer and fall\, how can educators create a learning environment that engages students in reading and writing across the curriculum and throughout the school day? Watch four leading literacy experts and authors—Laura Robb\, Evan Robb\, S. Travis Crowder\, and Patty McGee—as they discuss ways to resume and accelerate K-8 students’ progress toward reading and writing proficiency. \nThis research-based edWebinar provides effective strategies and detailed suggestions for enhancing an existing schoolwide literacy initiative or developing a new one\, based on recent events and current realities. Viewers will learn how to: \n\nDetermine each school’s strengths and needs for developing a schoolwide culture of reading and writing\nCombine effective instruction with culturally relevant classroom libraries and writing projects to increase engagement\nLink self-selected books\, reader’s notebooks\, and expressive writing to social-emotional learning as well as academic skills\nImprove collaboration among administrators\, specialists\, and teachers in order to implement and elevate a schoolwide literacy initiative\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will share proven techniques for creating a culture and climate that support diverse students’ literacy development\, so it will be of interest to literacy and ELA directors\, specialists\, and teachers\, as well as principals\, instructional coaches\, reading teachers\, and other educators involved in literacy development. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nPatty McGee\, M.Ed. is a New Jersey-based author\, educator and literacy leader who envisions learning environments where teachers and students discover their true potential and power. She has written books and classroom materials to support strong writing instruction\, and she has traveled nationally and internationally to serve districts as they refine their literacy practices. Patty has received the Milken Educator Award (2020) and is the author of The 7 Essentials of Writer’s Workshop. \n \nLaura Robb is a co-author of Schools Full of Readers and has written more than 35 other books on reading and writing. She received NCTE’s Richard W. Halle Award for outstanding middle level educator\, and she mentors many emerging authors and teachers. \n \nEvan Robb is Principal of Johnson-Williams Middle School in Berryville\, Virginia\, and a co-author of Schools Full of Readers. Prior to this\, he was an English teacher\, department chair\, assistant principal\, and a junior high school principal. He has received the Horace Mann Educator of the Year Award in recognition of his leadership. \n \nS. Travis Crowder is a seventh-grade teacher in North Carolina and the author of Reflective Readers. He studied literature and language\, specializing in British literature\, at the University of North Carolina-Asheville\, and is an active member of ILA\, NCTE\, and many other literacy organizations. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Literacy and Critical Thinking community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nBenchmark Education promotes building language and literacy for life. Support for the whole child is how learning happens. At Benchmark Education\, a whole-child mindset underpins all that we do. We apply research-based approaches that strive to build equity\, access and excellence for every child\, at every distance. Learn more at www.BenchmarkEducation.com. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacy20210504/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210504_literacy-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T170000 DTSTAMP:20210504T210554Z CREATED:20210319T150336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T210554Z UID:36504-1620144000-1620147600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Digital Learning Design Strategies for Today’s Teacher DESCRIPTION:Presented by Martin Ricardo Cisneros\, Modern Learning Advisor and Director of Technology\, Berryessa Union School District (CA) \nSponsored by NetRef \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIt’s 2021 and a new era in teaching and learning. The pandemic highlighted digital inequities even among students with high-speed internet access and devices at school and home. Digital equity is more than just access. It’s about how students are using technology to build their knowledge\, meet learning goals\, and become self-motivated learners. \nIn this strategy-packed edWebinar\, Martin Ricardo Cisneros\, Modern Learning Advisor and Director of Technology for Berryessa Union School District (CA)\, will share how to use technology to engage students in meaningful learning. Educators will build their toolkit of digital learning design strategies to: \n\nDeepen and enrich learning using technology\nIncrease student voice through grouping\, collaboration\, and peer feedback\nEnhance student agency\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain tools\, guidance\, and inspiration to move beyond simply screen time to use technology to create equitable and collaborative learning environments. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, librarians\, school and district leaders\, school counselors\, and school psychologists.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nIn his position as Modern Learning Advisor and Director of Technology for Berryessa Union School District (CA)\, Martin Ricardo Cisneros provides strategic leadership in anticipating and developing appropriate and innovative systems to future needs and challenges regarding the district’s information technology program and blended learning in the workplace and classroom. He develops and facilitates professional learning on modern educational trends for the purpose of improving teaching and learning through innovative processes. \nMartin has spent 25+ years as a teacher\, curriculum coach\, administrator\, professional development coordinator\, technology director\, and an educational technology integration specialist for various school districts and county offices in California. Among the many honors he’s received over the course of his career\, Martin was named the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA) Administrator of the Year in 2020. \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Success in a Digital World 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\nEasy to use and integrate\, NetRef is a classroom management and learning analytics solution that helps students stay focused and get the most out of digital learning. Now operating in schools in over 30 states\, NetRef enables schools to maximize their EdTech investments by providing insight into the use of digital learning tools and by empowering teachers to keep students on task when using devices. Learn more at net-ref.com. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/digitalworld20210504/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210504_digitalworld-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T150000 DTSTAMP:20210504T191032Z CREATED:20210408T194043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T191032Z UID:36749-1620136800-1620140400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Making Vocabulary Connections: Powerful Strategies and Activities for Expanding Word Knowledge DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lynn Givens\, M.Ed.\, Educational Consultant and Developer of Reading Intervention Program \nSponsored by Learning Ally \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nIn this edWebinar\, learn how to choose and teach individual words most effectively\, and how to help their students make connections between and among the words that they are learning. This type of instruction is valuable for all students\, but it is critical for struggling readers who often have large gaps in word knowledge. This informative and practical presentation will show teachers how best to help their students learn new words and\, more importantly\, how to help them make connections between new and more familiar words. All students can be guided toward becoming word-conscious detectives through the techniques and strategies provided. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers\, librarians\, and school and district leaders.  \n \nAbout the Presenter \nLynn Givens has been a teacher of struggling readers and a teacher educator for over 40 years. She served as Director of Intervention at the Florida Center for Reading Research where she was involved in providing intervention training and professional development for teachers throughout Florida. Until recently\, she taught undergraduate reading courses at Florida State University’s School of Teacher Education and facilitated practicums for teachers of struggling readers. As a staff member at Beacon Educator for the past 10 years\, she has acted as instructor/facilitator for online teacher endorsement courses in reading. Trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach\, she spent eight years at the Schenck School in Atlanta\, which provided her with a firm foundation in teaching students with dyslexia and other struggling readers. Her goal has always been to provide high-quality\, explicit instruction to close the gaps for students who are having reading difficulties and to instruct teachers on how to do this as well. She is the developer of the Connect to Comprehension intervention program for struggling readers and of the Center for Literacy Learning\, which provides essential professional development to all teachers. \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Empowering Struggling Readers community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nLearning Ally is a leading education solutions organization committed to transforming the lives of struggling learners. The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution is a proven reading accommodation comprised of human-read audiobooks\, student centric features and a suite of teacher resources. Used in more than 17\,000 schools\, this solution successfully helps students with reading deficits become engaged learners and reach their academic potential. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/readers20210504/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210504_readers-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210503T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210503T180000 DTSTAMP:20260113T155657Z CREATED:20210331T203235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T155657Z UID:36644-1620061200-1620064800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Writer’s Workshop: Maximizing Efficiency and Efficacy to Address Learning Loss DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kristina Smekens\, President and Lead Consultant\, Smekens Education\nModerated by Courtney Gordon\, Literacy Consultant\, Smekens Education \nSponsored by Smekens 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 \nAs educators prepare to accelerate learning in response to the pandemic\, crafting a plan to build strong writers has never been more important. By executing a writer’s workshop effectively\, teachers can help K-12 students master the essential skills that are required by today’s College- and Career-Ready Standards. In this recorded edWebinar\, led by author and educator Kristina Smekens\, learn the pillars of the writer’s workshop model and how they can be applied to maximize efficiency and efficacy. \nSpecific objectives include: \n\nLearn the three parts of the writer’s workshop\nLearn key management procedures for leading an effective writer’s workshop\nLearn how to convert the traditional writer’s workshop to a virtual format for remote learning\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders. \n\nAbout the Presenter \nKristina Smekens has built a reputation for using enthusiasm\, humor\, and common sense to equip K-12 educators with practical\, demystifying strategies for teaching reading and writing. As President and Lead Consultant for Smekens Education\, she is a leader in developing new strategies to help teachers meet the demands of today’s College- and Career-Ready Standards. She and her associates share those strategies with teachers across the United States and beyond through on-site professional development\, virtual and in-person seminars\, and an always-growing pool of print\, digital\, and video resources. Kristina has authored more than 50 books\, guides\, and classroom tools designed to help teachers implement best-practice literacy strategies. Among the most popular of these resources are her best-selling books\, Launching the Writer’s Workshop: Grades K-2 and Launching the Writer’s Workshop: Grades 3-12. \n  \nAbout the Moderator \nCourtney Gordon is a full-time literacy consultant with Smekens Education\, where she provides professional development support to thousands of teachers each year. Known both for her enthusiasm and expertise\, Courtney is a dynamic personality who makes friends fast and serves as a trusted guide to teachers across the K-12 spectrum. With more than a decade of experience as a Smekens literacy consultant\, Courtney supports teachers at every level of implementation. \n\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the ELA Today community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nSmekens Education helps K-12 schools improve achievement in reading and writing by providing educators with practical and engaging professional learning. The team at Smekens specializes in inspiring teachers with simple\, best-practice literacy strategies that can be implemented right away. Schools around the globe rely on Smekens to provide powerful PD\, whether it occurs in-person\, virtually\, or on-demand. \n\n \n  URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/ela20210503/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210503_ela-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210503T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210503T160000 DTSTAMP:20210503T200925Z CREATED:20210406T155727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T200925Z UID:36703-1620054000-1620057600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Developing Effective Professional Learning for Your District DESCRIPTION:Presented by Adam Drummond\, Ed.D.\, Associate Partner\, ICLE; and Jenna Woods\, Director of Professional Learning\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt\nModerated by Laura Spear\, Product Marketing Director\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nSponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt \nWatch the Recording\nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation.\nGet a CE Certificate for this edWebinar Learn more \nNow more than ever\, districts and schools are faced with their own set of challenges. Effective professional development can create meaningful learning experiences that foster long-term\, sustainable growth with customized implementation support to maximize teaching and learning. \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, learn how you can customize the professional learning journey for your district by: \n\nIdentifying instructional needs and focus for the year\nImplementation planning of professional learning for teachers and administrators\nData collections and strategies to monitor and adjust throughout the year\nCapacity planning within your school and more!\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, and district curriculum coordinators. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAdam Drummond\, Ed.D. is a teacher\, district professional\, learning coordinator\, university adjunct professor\, principal\, and most importantly a life-long learner. He has spent the past 15 years building and sharing his expertise in literacy\, leadership development\, and systemic planning with schools and districts\, and feels lucky to share this passion with a broader ICLE community. \n \nJenna Woods is the director of professional learning. She partners with districts to prioritize\, plan\, and implement curricula and professional learning. In partnership with district leaders\, Jenna and her team support implementations to increase student outcomes. Jenna has seven years of classroom experience as an educator in K-5 education. She mentored and coached student teachers\, new teammates\, and interns to ensure best instructional practices. She has presented at large conferences\, presented to groups of administrators\, presented to educators\, and worked side by side teachers in the classroom. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Missouri. Jenna also holds a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Missouri. She is currently working towards a Doctor of Education in organizational leadership with an emphasis in organizational development. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nLaura Spear is a product marketing director at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. She has an extensive background in marketing\, product management and business development with roles at both large and small companies including Jostens\, Pearson Publishing\, Carlson Companies\, FIS\, and Alere Home Monitoring. Laura holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and the arts from the University of Wisconsin and a PCM© certification from the American Marketing Association. She resides in Winter Park\, FL where she enjoys gardening\, swimming and acquiring new skills while working on her mid-century fixer-upper. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Professional Learning & Practice community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nBe Remote Ready this Fall. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is with you every step of the way as you build and expand your capacity to teach remotely. Our online and on-demand resources give you choice of pace\, place and path on your continued learning journey. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/pd20210503/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210503_PD-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T130000 DTSTAMP:20210618T153012Z CREATED:20210331T154649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T153012Z UID:36636-1619784000-1619787600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Build Your K-12 Sales and Marketing Plans Around the ESSER Funding DESCRIPTION:Presented by Rita Ferrandino\, Founding Partner\, Arc Capital Development\, and Innovation Consultant\, Catalyst @ Penn GSE – University of Pennsylvania\nModerated by Lisa Schmucki\, Founder and CEO\, edWeb.net \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 \nWatch an edWebinar with Rita Ferrandino that will help education industry organizations unlock ESSER Funding for products\, programs\, and services that empower students\, teachers\, parents\, and administrators through evidence-based solutions to accelerate learning. \nThe American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides $170 billion to education\, making this the federal government’s largest single investment in United States education history. The American Rescue Plan coupled with the Education Stimulus of the CARES Act ($31 billion) and the CRRSAA Act ($80 billion) brings a total of $281 billion to be deployed into education by 2023. This presentation will help you understand how the money flows and the buying cycles\, and how to build your K-12 sales and marketing plan around the funding. \nThis recorded edWebinar is part of our edFocus series on the impact of COVID-19 and the future of education. The program will be of interest to all executives and leaders in K-12 education. \nView all previous recordings in our edFocus series here. \n  \nAbout the Presenter \nRita Ferrandino has built an international reputation as one of the most effective strategists and coalition builders in the education entrepreneurship community. She is a recognized STEM education expert\, an authority on U.S. education policy and politics\, and a leader in Future of Work strategies. Rita is the founding partner at Arc Capital Development\, a global private investment and advisory firm. Arc invests in\, operates and advises companies in the education and corporate training markets and has served over 150 clients in the U.S.\, Australia\, Canada\, Mexico\, Singapore\, Hong Kong\, China\, Ireland\, Turkey\, Israel and India. Arc clients and portfolio companies provide products generating over a billion dollars a year worldwide. Rita’s career highlights include being Salesperson of the Year at Pearson Education for three consecutive years\, selling more than $178 million of products to the higher education and K-12 markets\, leading the acquisition effort for more than 50 STEM titles\, and forming revenue-producing alliances with more than a dozen of the industry’s largest publishers and distributors. She has been responsible for double-digit sales growth for at least six years at two different major publishers. Rita currently is the innovation consultant at the Catalyst @ Penn GSE Innovation Center at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. She was the lead capstone instructor at the Education Entrepreneurship Graduate Program for four years. For three years\, she was President of the Education Design Studio\, Inc. incubator funded in collaboration with the Milken Family Foundation and University of Pennsylvania. \n \nAbout the Moderator \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\nArc is a private investment & advisory firm specializing in education and special education. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/edfocus20210430/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210430_edfocus-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T180000 DTSTAMP:20210429T220108Z CREATED:20210402T175929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T220108Z UID:36668-1619715600-1619719200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Combining Writing and Social-Emotional Learning to Help Students Express Themselves DESCRIPTION:Presented by Patty McGee\, M.Ed.\, Author and Literacy Consultant\, Benchmark Education Company; and Leah Mermelstein\, Author and Literacy Consultant\, Read-Write-Connect\, INC. \nSponsored by Benchmark 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 \nLearn new ways to provide effective writing instruction and practice that will also help students with their social-emotional development. Authors Leah Mermelstein and Patty McGee explain strategies and techniques that will engage K-6 students in improving their written communication skills\, building understanding and compassion\, and processing the impact of recent events. \nThis research-based edWebinars enable educators to combine key types of instructional strands\, practice sessions\, and levels of support so students can improve their writing and social-emotional skills in a positive and meaningful way. Viewers will learn how to: \n\nProgress from instruction to shared practice\, guided group work\, and independent application\nProvide feedback that helps students clarify their thoughts and feelings while improving their written expression\nDevelop the self-management and social-awareness skills students need in order to communicate and respond to others\nIntegrate interactive writing\, write-alouds\, and the writing process with social-emotional learning\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will share proven techniques and tips that work well with elementary and middle school students\, so it will be of interest to literacy\, ELA\, and SEL directors and specialists\, as well as principals\, instructional coaches\, teachers\, and other educators who support students’ literacy and social-emotional development. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nPatty McGee\, M.Ed. is a New Jersey-based author\, educator and literacy leader who envisions learning environments where teachers and students discover their true potential and power. Patty has received the Milken Educator Award (2020) and is the author of The 7 Essentials of Writer’s Workshop. \n \nLeah Mermelstein is a well-known expert and author on the teaching of writing\, reading\, and language development. She is a sought-after keynote speaker at national conferences\, admired for her close study of students’ writing and reading development. As a literacy consultant\, Leah works closely with school districts\, teachers\, and students\, helping develop and deliver quality and cohesive literacy instruction. She holds a master’s degree in cultural diversity and curriculum reform and aspires to ground all of her work in creating equitable access to children and families. Leah has written numerous books on the teaching of reading and writing and the connection between the two. She lives in Hoboken\, New Jersey with her daughter. \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\nBenchmark Education promotes building language and literacy for life. Support for the whole child is how learning happens. At Benchmark Education\, a whole-child mindset underpins all that we do. We apply research-based approaches that strive to build equity\, access and excellence for every child\, at every distance. Learn more at www.BenchmarkEducation.com. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/literacyhero20210429/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210429_LiteracyHero-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T170000 DTSTAMP:20210618T153022Z CREATED:20210415T151250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T153022Z UID:36944-1619712000-1619715600@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:AASA Leading for Equity: A Superintendent’s Mission to End Systemic Racism DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr. Mark T. Bedell\, Superintendent\, Kansas City Public Schools (MO)\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 \nKansas City Public Schools (KCPS) has had an intentional and concentrated focus on equity over the last five years. Please watch Superintendent Dr. Mark Bedell as he speaks about structural racism and its lasting impact on the Kansas City community. Highlighting the impact of redlining\, which was birthed in Kansas City and eventually replicated across the country\, this recorded conversation also covers the juggernaut of uneven economic development that perpetuates systemic racist practices financially. \nWatch Dr. Bedell in learning what KCPS has done through an equity policy\, an equity funding model\, the creation of an office of equity and innovations division\, the elimination of oppressively written language in the Code of Student Conduct and the unpacking of policies to align with the equity policy. Dr. Bedell will share ways school districts can direct school system resources and programs so every student has the opportunity to reach his or her greatest potential. \nThis presentation will be of particular value to school superintendents\, K-12 school and district leaders\, and aspiring leaders. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKansas City Public Schools Superintendent Mark T. Bedell\, Ed.D. is a talented\, caring teacher and administrator and one of the top urban public-school leaders in the United States. As the child of a working-class family in upstate New York\, he overcame significant challenges and was inspired to take his education seriously by teachers and other caring adults who pushed him to achieve his dreams. \nHis educational experience and leadership made Dr. Bedell a natural choice for the superintendent’s post at KCPS in 2016. With guidance from students\, parents\, staff and partners\, Dr. Bedell crafted and enacted first a post-entry plan and later a five-year strategic plan which placed student achievement at the center of the school system’s work\, made the central office more effective and efficient\, improved School Board governance\, and increased staff skills and morale. In partnership with Metropolitan Community College and the Full Employment Council of Greater Kansas City\, he led the effort to launch a Middle College Program to give 17- to 24-year-olds who never finished school an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and enter college. \nIn June 2018\, Dr. Bedell and the KCPS School Board created an innovative equity policy to direct the school system’s resources and programs so that every student has the opportunity to reach his or her greatest potential. Dr. Bedell has received many recognitions\, including being named a “Superintendent to Watch” by the National School Public Relations Association and a “New Superintendent of the Year” by the Missouri Association of School Administrators. He is one of only 51 people selected to participate in the “Missouri Influencer Series” by The Kansas City Star. He was selected by the Kansas City Business Journal for its “Kansas City’s Power 100 of 2019” list. He has also been named to 435 Magazine’s Top 50 Power List as one of the most powerful people to shape the Kansas City region. Dr. Bedell was a featured guest on the June 23\, 2020\, episode of PBS NewsHour\, when he spoke about how distance learning was increasing inequity. He has been a regular panelist for Discovery Education’s virtual “Equity Talks.” State education officials also recruited Dr. Bedell to be part of the Commissioner’s Roundtable. \nFor Dr. Bedell\, one of his most important honors came in the spring of 2018 when students from Southeast High School gave him an award of appreciation for his efforts on their behalf and for the positive impact he will have on future students. \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/aasaequity20210429/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/LeadingforEquity_400x300.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T150000 DTSTAMP:20210429T190458Z CREATED:20210311T154658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T190458Z UID:36421-1619704800-1619708400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Maximizing Tier 1 Effectiveness and Impact: Planning Fall Intensifications to Accelerate All Students' Growth DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sarah Brown\, Ph.D.\, Executive Director of Professional Learning\, 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 \nMany districts are beginning to formulate their fall (or summer) learning plans. No matter what your district’s plan may be\, focusing on the universal needs of all students will help your team provide high-impact intensifications that accelerate growth with all students\, while conserving more specialized interventions for the students most in need. By using data\, your team can also pinpoint specific academic and social-emotional behavior (SEB) Tier 1 needs so that universal intensifications are as targeted and effective as possible. But how can educators analyze their spring data to evaluate effectiveness and needs? How can teams leverage their findings to plan impactful\, equitable Tier 1 intensifications for the fall? \nWatch Dr. Sarah Brown in this recorded edWebinar to explore how to use data to examine Tier 1 practices\, drive program effectiveness and equity conversations\, and inform fall intensifications that accelerate growth for all students. In this recorded session: \n\nDeepen your understanding of the universal tier and how Tier 1 supports drive growth for all learners\nDiscover how to evaluate the universal tier in terms of both achievement and growth for the district\, school\, grade\, or specific groups of students\nExplore various methods of improving the universal tier through targeted\, evidence-based supports\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, assessment coordinators and specialists\, MTSS coordinators\, school psychologists\, data analysts\, and instructional coaches. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nDr. Sarah Brown is the executive director of professional learning at Illuminate Education. Her work focuses on implementing MTSS at multiple levels of the education system and improving systems to support high achievement for every student. Before joining the Illuminate team\, Dr. Brown led special education and MTSS implementation for the state of Iowa as a bureau chief at the Iowa Department of Education. \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\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/leadingchange20210429/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210429_leadingchange-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T180000 DTSTAMP:20210428T220009Z CREATED:20210329T184704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T220009Z UID:36600-1619629200-1619632800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Small-Group English Instruction for Multilingual Learners DESCRIPTION:Presented by Barbara Andrews\, Co-author of Small-Group Reading Instruction and Senior National Literacy Consultant\, Benchmark Education Company\nModerated by Kimberly Plummer\, Director\, ELL/ELD and Spanish\, Benchmark Education Company \nSponsored by Benchmark 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 \nDiscover ways to provide targeted instruction that meets the specific learning needs of today’s wide range of multilingual learners in order to improve English language proficiency and literacy skills. Based on decades of bilingual classroom and PD experience\, Barbara Andrews\, who is also an author of Small-Group Reading Instruction\, explains a systematic approach to matching different types of small-group instruction with the varied needs of multilingual learners. \nThis research-based edWebinar provides instructional strategies and detailed suggestions for linking English language acquisition and literacy development in small-group settings so students can successfully access grade-level content and accelerate their academic progress. Viewers will: \n\nReview current research findings on the language and literacy needs of diverse multilingual learners in grades preK-8\nHear recommendations for language and literacy development through small-group instruction of phonics\, vocabulary\, and comprehension skills\nInvestigate equitable grouping configurations that increase progress toward academic standards and fluent reading\, writing\, speaking\, and listening\nIdentify independent learning opportunities that help multilingual learners transfer their language and skills\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will share proven teaching techniques that work well in the classroom or online\, so it will be of interest to preK-8 multilingual and ESL/ELD directors\, specialists\, and teachers\, as well as principals\, instructional coaches\, reading teachers\, and other educators who work with multilingual learners.  \nAbout the Presenter \nBarbara Andrews spent 27 years as a bilingual and dual-language classroom educator\, as well as a district multilingual administrator and instructional facilitator. Her wealth of experience now helps her provide effective professional development as a senior national literacy consultant for Benchmark Education Company. In this role\, she has worked extensively with teachers across the country through presentations\, on-site demonstration lessons\, and coaching. Barbara has also successfully supported school districts in the implementation of effective literacy instruction and the use of curriculum materials for newcomers and other multilingual learners. She also contributes to the development of new instructional programs as an author and contributing editor. In addition\, Barbara is an author of children’s books\, both in English and in Spanish\, as well as professional books such as Small-Group Reading Instruction and Making Sense of the Writer’s Workshop. \n \nAbout the Moderator \nKimberly Plummer spent 18 years as a classroom teacher and during her tenure served as a district mentor teacher\, coaching student teachers\, especially those from underrepresented groups. She also created professional development to promote teacher retention and served on many site and district committees\, most notably the Curriculum Innovation Committee and the Teacher Development Team for State Standards in History-Social Science. Kimberly’s classroom experience proved invaluable when she transitioned to educational publishing\, where her roles enabled her to utilize her content expertise to support districts’ implementation of instructional materials. She has been involved in the development of resources for English learners across all content areas\, and she is currently the director of product marketing for ELL/ELD and Spanish for Benchmark Education Company. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Language and Literacy community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nBenchmark Education promotes building language and literacy for life. Support for the whole child is how learning happens. At Benchmark Education\, a whole-child mindset underpins all that we do. We apply research-based approaches that strive to build equity\, access and excellence for every child\, at every distance. Learn more at www.BenchmarkEducation.com. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/lang-lit20210428/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210428_Lang-Lit-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T170000 DTSTAMP:20210428T210414Z CREATED:20210311T180749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T210414Z UID:36429-1619625600-1619629200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Helping Schools Build Their Schoolwide SEL Plans DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ami Shah\, CEO and Co-Founder\, Peekapak; and Dr. Nicole Trainor\, Student Advisor\, Long Branch Public Schools\, Morris Avenue School (NJ) \nSponsored by Peekapak \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 \nToday more than ever\, educators are working to incorporate social-emotional learning (SEL) curricula to support students through the challenges of the pandemic. This recorded edWebinar focuses on the critical steps and stakeholder collaboration that is necessary for a successful SEL implementation at your school or district. Each of the four focus areas will be explained and case study examples of how your school can weave SEL into the fabric of their classrooms\, families\, and communities will be showcased. \nTo support educators\, we have several free resources—a 30-day trial version of Peekapak\, a full series of pandemic Peekapak resources on Kahoot!\, and pandemic-specific activities on Peekapak’s blog. This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers\, school and district leaders\, SEL coordinators\, and curriculum directors of the preK through elementary levels. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nAmi Shah is the CEO and co-founder of Peekapak\, an award-winning edtech organization that teaches social-emotional learning skills like self-regulation\, empathy and teamwork in the class and at home. Peekapak currently reaches over 400\,000 educators and students. Ami is passionate about improving youth education and has previously taught in K-4 classrooms and advised and volunteered at education-related non-profit organizations. \n \nDr. Nicole Trainor has spent the past two decades working in the Long Branch Public Schools as a teacher\, child study team member\, preschool intervention and referral team specialist\, and student advisor. She completed her doctorate in educational leadership from Monmouth University. She has a passion for social-emotional learning and has been working hard to spread awareness of its benefits to students\, staff\, parents and the community. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Social-Emotional Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\n \nPeekapak is empowering the next generation of globally aware\, enthusiastic and empathetic citizens through its award-winning\, social-emotional learning platform. The flexible curriculum components can be implemented in person\, virtually\, or in hybrid settings. Peekapak aligns to CASEL and integrates seamlessly with everyday ELA instruction. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/sel20210428/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210428-sel-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T170000 DTSTAMP:20210427T210353Z CREATED:20210324T182910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T210353Z UID:36568-1619539200-1619542800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Math Processes for All Young Learners: Setting the Stage for Long-Term Success in Numbers and Operations – Part 1 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 one of this two-part series\, Dr. Sara Delano Moore shares an overview of the five beginning processes as well as a deeper look at how they impact student understanding of numbers and operations. How does understanding attributes support developing understanding of numbers? What are the roles of comparing and ordering in this progression? 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 Geometry and Measurement – Part 2 \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. \n \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/mathlearners20210427/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20201111_digitalworld-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T160000 DTSTAMP:20210618T161944Z CREATED:20210407T141714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T161944Z UID:36718-1619535600-1619539200@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Digital Signals: What Are Students Telling Us? DESCRIPTION:Presented by Philip Neufeld\, Ed.D.\, Executive Officer\, Enterprise Services\, Core Infrastructure\, Learning Analytics\, Fresno Unified School District (CA); Kelly May-Vollmar\, Ed.D.\, Assistant Superintendent\, Educational Services\, Desert Sands Unified School District (CA); and Monica Cougan\, Manager\, Strategic Relationships and Initiatives\, CatchOn/ENA \nModerated by Paget Hetherington\, Vice President\, Marketing\, Gaggle \nSponsored by Gaggle and CatchOn\, An ENA Affiliate \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 \nAre your students feeling lost? Do you know if they are engaged in learning? Student safety and engagement tools can help educators pick up on the digital signals students send out when they’re in need of help. Educators across the country are using these tools to better understand the psyche and activities of their students\, helping to promote student well-being and engagement whether students are learning in the classroom or at home. \nWhen it comes to students in distress or disengaged\, what should educators look out for in the digital environment in order to identify and support those who are struggling? In this recorded edLeader Panel\, the presenters share the latest data in student safety and learning engagement\, how digital solutions have helped educators better support students\, and the signals district leaders should pay attention to. \nThis recorded edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 school and district leaders. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation. \n \n \nAbout the Presenters \nPhilip Neufeld\, Ed.D. is the Executive Officer at Fresno Unified School District. He has served in technology and leadership roles in healthcare\, agriculture\, banking\, and education. Dr. Neufeld left the private industry to work for Fresno State with 25\,000+ students\, and then Fresno Unified with 72\,000 students. Leadership roles include core infrastructure\, enterprise services\, co-leading a personalized learning initiative with 1\,000+ teachers\, and co-leading global learning analytics collaborative. Dr. Neufeld shapes educational ecosystems to better prepare students with knowledge\, skills\, and agency for their #AsYetImagined futures. Dr. Neufeld has an M.B.A. and Ed.D. from California State University\, Fresno. \n \nDr. Kelly May-Vollmar has worked in education since 2004. She served as a classroom teacher\, academic coach\, site principal\, and chief innovation and information officer (CIIO) prior to starting her current position as Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services. She served as CIIO for Desert Sands Unified School District for three years. For the last two years\, she has served as the assistant superintendent over educational and technology services. Her experience has allowed her to marry the technology and the educational services departments. As a technology leader in California\, she has had the honor of receiving several awards. She was awarded the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) California Technology Administrator of the Year award in 2019 and the California IT in Education (CITE\, formerly CETPA) Educational Leader of the Year award in 2020. Most recently Dr. May-Vollmar was awarded the Community Leadership for Digital Equity Award: Desert Sands Unified School District from CoSN (the Consortium for School Networking). \n \n \nMonica Cougan is the manager of strategic relationships and initiatives at ENA and CatchOn\, where she leverages her more than 35 years of experience in education and technology to help schools make the most of new technology. Throughout her career\, Monica has been an evangelist for the adoption of technology as a transformative educational tool. She also has extensive experience helping K-12 schools implement 1:1 programs and in disseminating problem-based and project-based learning methodologies that focus on helping each student develop his or her own voice. Throughout Monica’s extensive career\, she has sought out the diverse experiences required to know how to implement positive changes in education: she has served as a classroom teacher\, adjunct professor\, and education consultant for national\, technology-based curriculum companies. Away from the classroom\, she has served as an independent math consultant\, worked in curriculum development\, evaluated research on school-based programs\, and developed professional learning opportunities for educators looking for a new mastery of technology. \n \n \nAbout the Moderator \nPaget Hetherington has empowered children to achieve academic success for her entire career\, leading sales and marketing efforts for global publishing and EdTech companies. As the vice president of Marketing\, Paget’s focus is spreading Gaggle’s message to school districts across the country\, helping to ensure the safety and well-being of students. Prior to Gaggle\, Paget led marketing efforts with industry sector leaders VitalSource\, Mimio\, Lexia Learning\, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt\, Dorling Kindersley\, and Vivendi Universal Publishing. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the Analytics in Action community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, and receive invitations to upcoming edLeader Panels. \n\n \nGaggle is the pioneer in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided technology. Our mission is to help ensure the safety and well-being of all students\, supporting school districts in proactively identifying those who are struggling. We have helped hundreds of districts avoid tragedies and save lives\, while also protecting their liability. \n \n \nCatchOn is a user-friendly data analytics tool that collects real-time data on every device\, enabling school districts to make data-informed decisions about the apps and online tools their educators and students are using. In 2018\, CatchOn joined forces with ENA\, a leading provider of comprehensive technology solutions to education institutions and libraries across the nation. Collectively\, CatchOn and ENA leverage their respective resources and expertise to deliver critical services and solutions that help school districts produce positive outcomes in the communities they serve. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/datapower20210427/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210427_datapower-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T140000 DTSTAMP:20210618T161931Z CREATED:20210325T145223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T161931Z UID:36575-1619528400-1619532000@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Design for Inclusion: Ensuring Techquity in All Learning Spaces DESCRIPTION:Presented by Ken Shelton\, Educator\, Speaker\, Advisor\, and Consultant \nSponsored by NetRef \nThis recording is for your personal viewing only. It may not be used for professional development workshops or broadcast in any other group settings. All content is copyrighted and the sole property of Ken Shelton. If you think colleagues would be interested in the content\, please share the button link below with them so they can view it. \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 \nTechnology plays a critical role in today’s schools\, but the past year has highlighted the challenges in providing students with equitable access to technology and learning. As you plan and budget for the coming school year\, there is the opportunity to reimagine teaching\, learning\, and how you leverage edtech to provide a diverse and equitable educational experience to students. \nWatch educator and consultant Ken Shelton in this recorded edLeader Panel to learn how to move beyond digital equity to use classroom technologies to create truly inclusive and culturally conscious learning environments. Ken discusses: \n\nWhy technology is a critical and necessary component of all learning environments\nThe key culturally responsive and relevant characteristics of digital learning\nHow to use technology to create equitable learning opportunities\nHow to ensure sustainable growth\n\nUse this powerful and engaging presentation as a springboard for your conversations around using technology to create a culture of inclusivity\, accessibility\, and true equity. This recorded edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 librarians\, school and district leaders\, school counselors\, and school psychologists. \n \nAbout the Presenter \nKen Shelton (He/Him/His) has worked as an educator for over 20 years and spent most of his classroom experience teaching technology at the middle school level. As a part of his active involvement within the educational technology community\, Ken is an Apple Distinguished Educator\, a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert\, and a Google Certified Innovator. He has worked extensively at the policy level with a number of State Departments of Education\, Ministries of Education\, and non-profits\, and was appointed to the Education Technology Task Force formed by a previous California State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Ken is the ISTE Digital Equity PLN 2018 Excellence Award winner and has also been named by EdTech Magazine as an influencer to follow. He holds an M.A. in education with a specialization in educational technology as well as new media design and production. \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\nEasy to use and integrate\, NetRef is a classroom management and learning analytics solution that helps students stay focused and get the most out of digital learning. Now operating in schools in over 30 states\, NetRef enables schools to maximize their EdTech investments by providing insight into the use of digital learning tools and by empowering teachers to keep students on task when using devices. Learn more at net-ref.com. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/dei20210427/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210427_dei-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T170000 DTSTAMP:20210426T210417Z CREATED:20210407T145729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T210417Z UID:36721-1619452800-1619456400@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Why Creativity Matters – Can Creativity Change Outcomes in My Classroom? DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sara Smith\, Creative Director\, FableVision Learning; and Stephanie Corrente\, Senior Learning Leader\, Eduscape \nSponsored by FableVision Learning and Eduscape \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 \nCreativity is not art. It is a mindset that impacts both social and emotional well-being and problem-solving for teachers. Creativity can be developed; it is not inherited. Thus\, a teacher with a creative mindset approaches challenges of the school structure differently and approaches challenges displayed by students differently. A teacher with a creative mindset develops a teaching style that imbues this mindset in their students and provides students with creative tools. Thus\, the creative teacher creates a positive feedback loop and can impact outcomes. \nIn this recorded edWebinar\, viewers will: \n\nReview what creativity is and what it looks like in the classroom\nExplore a framework to use to understand the principles\nDiscover the interplay of creativity to SEL and STEM\nLearn about tools that are accessible to classroom teachers to develop creativity skills\n\nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to preK-12 teachers\, school and district leaders\, librarians\, STEM teachers and coaches\, and curriculum directors. \n \nAbout the Presenters \nSara Smith is Creative Education Development Manager for FableVision Learning. She holds a Master of Science in creativity from the International Center for Studies in Creativity at SUNY College at Buffalo. Sara is compelled by learning and its intersection with creativity\, and her vision is to develop and support creative communities that help people to grow and to nurture their passions and strengths. \n \nStephanie Corrente was an English as a second language teacher before joining Eduscape as a senior learning leader. As an educator\, she has enjoyed teaching and learning alongside every unique learner and has always made it a priority to learn and grow to be the best educator she can be. Stephanie is a Google for Education Certified Trainer. She received her graduate degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages from the New School and an undergraduate degree in linguistics with a minor in Chinese language from the College of Staten Island. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the 21st Century Learning community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. \n\nFableVision’s mission is to help educators inspire their students to develop and strengthen the essential skills of creativity\, communication\, collaboration\, critical thinking and compassion by providing hands-on meaningful\, authentic learning experiences to help all learners realize their true potential. Their “200-year mission” is to develop\, discover\, and share creative learning tools that help educators and students move their lives — and the world — to a better place. \n \nEduscape is the leading professional learning organization in North America. Our team is comprised almost entirely of former classroom teachers and school leaders who average over 10 years of teaching experience. We are a Google National Training Partner in Education\, a Microsoft Global Education Partner\, and the highest rated ISTE Certification Partner based on participant scores. We also partner with districts and schools to “rethink learning” in social emotional learning\, culturally responsive teaching and digital citizenship. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/21c20210426/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210426_21c-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T160000 DTSTAMP:20210426T203150Z CREATED:20210326T174355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T203150Z UID:36592-1619449200-1619452800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Roomers and Zoomers: Tips for Working with In-Person and Virtual Students Concurrently DESCRIPTION:Presented by Christine McLaughlin\, Sixth Grade Advanced Academics Teacher\, Fairfax County Public Schools (VA); and Jered Borup\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Division of Learning Technologies\, George Mason University (VA)\nModerated by Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr. Regional Manager\, Common Sense Education \nSponsored by Common Sense 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 \nNow that we are being asked to teach in two places at once\, we need new strategies to help educators and students succeed. In this recorded edWebinar\, learn ways to manage both in-person and virtual learners in a HyFlex/concurrent model. First\, we will discuss procedures. These are important to help ensure the success of both teachers and students. You will learn ways to personalize learning for students to get the most out of a unique model. Finally\, learn ways to best engage learners to get them motivated as well as have some fun in their virtual or brick-and-mortar classrooms. \nThis recorded edWebinar will be of interest to teachers and librarians of all grade levels.  \n \nAbout the Presenters \nChristine McLaughlin is a sixth grade advanced academics teacher for Fairfax County Public Schools. Her master’s degree is in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on blended and online learning in schools. Christine is in her 20th year as an educator and brings with her a wealth of practical in-classroom experience where she has successfully created a personalized\, project-based\, community-focused classroom. During her career\, she has taught various grade levels ranging from preschool through ninth grade. She has also given over 30 teacher workshops on blended and personalized learning. \n \nJered Borup\, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the Division of Learning Technologies at George Mason University. In his current position\, he is the co-academic program coordinator of the Learning Technologies in Schools master’s and certificate programs that are devoted to improving teacher practices in online and blended learning environments. Previous to earning his Ph.D. at Brigham Young University\, Dr. Borup taught history at a junior high school for six years. He has also taught online and blended courses since 2008. He is a leading researcher in the field of K-12 online and blended learning and his research specifically focuses on support systems for online and blended learners. He has published the free online book\, K-12 Blended Teaching: A Guide to Personalized Learning and Online Integration. \n  \nAbout the Host \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/commonsense20210426/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210426_commonsense-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210423T130000 DTSTAMP:20210618T153032Z CREATED:20210409T171029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T153032Z UID:36837-1619179200-1619182800@home.edweb.net SUMMARY:Educators Have Spoken… This Is What Industry Partners Need to Hear DESCRIPTION:Presented by Jennifer Ferrari\, CEO and President\, Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI); Kathy Hurley\, President\, Kathy Hurley Consulting LLC; and Lisa Schmucki\, Founder and CEO\, edWeb.net\nModerated by Jim McVety\, Managing Partner\, First Step Advisors \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 \nWatch an edWebinar with education industry leaders to uncover the key takeaways that teachers\, principals\, and district administrators recently shared about their work with industry partners at the edFocus Industry Summit. \nEducators at every level offered keen insights during the summit. They shared what matters most in their schools and how industry partners can best support them. Having heard from superintendents\, tech leaders\, principals\, teachers\, and librarians\, the panelists will draw on their experience as marketing and sales advisors to address what schools are asking for\, what providers must do in order to be successful\, and how to go about doing it. \nOur panelists are industry veterans with extensive marketing and sales experience: Jim McVety\, Managing Partner of First Step Advisors\, Jennifer Ferrari\, CEO and President of ERDI\, Kathy Hurley\, President of Kathy Hurley Consulting LLC\, and Lisa Schmucki\, Founder and CEO of edWeb.net. \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 all executives and leaders in K-12 education.  \nView all previous recordings in our edFocus series here. \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nJennifer Ferrari is the CEO and president of the Education Research and Development Institute (ERDI)\, which convenes education thought leaders to collaboratively shape\, influence\, and inform the development of preK-12 education products and services. Jennifer regularly engages in national dialogue about current problems of practice and is able to validate and verify emerging trends in education. Prior to her current role\, she served as the VP and chief schools officer of an innovative education management organization nationally recognized for its trailblazing work in personalized learning. With 25 years of rich public education experience\, Jennifer has strong expertise in leadership development\, change management\, curriculum and instruction\, personalized learning\, dual language\, and strategic planning. Jennifer earned her doctorate in educational leadership and policy studies from Loyola University in Chicago. \n \nKathy Hurley is President of Kathy Hurley Consulting LLC and a 40+ year veteran of the education industry with deep experience in marketing and sales. She advises industry-leading companies and non-profits and serves on the board of Concord Consortium\, CTQ (Center for Teaching Quality)\, edWeb.net\, Jason Learning\, NCTET\, and Women’s Education Project. She and Deb DeVries co-founded Girls Thinking Global\, a nonprofit dedicated to the empowerment and education of girls and young women worldwide. Previously\, Kathy held the position of Executive Vice President Education Alliances for the Pearson Foundation. Kathy and Priscilla Shumway\, co-edited Real Women\, Real Leaders\, featuring 24 women who are top leaders in their field. Kathy is based in Punta Gorda\, FL and Asbury Park\, NJ. \n \nLisa Schmucki is the founder and CEO of edWeb.net\, an award-winning professional learning network that serves a global community of one million educators. edWeb helps educators share their best ideas and practices to improve teaching and learning and prepare students to be successful in life. edWeb is a five-time winner of the prestigious SIIA CODiE Award. Lisa is an education\, publishing\, and media industry veteran with 40 years’ experience in product development\, professional learning\, marketing\, and entrepreneurship. She is a graduate of Princeton University and has a master’s degree from the Stern School of Business at NYU. \n \n \nAbout the Moderator \nJim McVety is Managing Partner of First Step Advisors. A lifelong advocate for innovation in education\, Jim brings with him 20+ years of research and analysis experience. Jim has hosted numerous webinars\, expert panels\, and keynote presentations during his career\, and his focus is on building the capacity of service organizations to better support educators and students. \n \nClosed captioning will be added to the recording within 2 weeks of the live presentation. \nJoin the edFocus | Education Industry Network community to network with educators\, participate in online discussions\, receive invitations to upcoming edWebinars\, and view recordings of previous programs to earn CE certificates. URL:https://home.edweb.net/webinar/edfocus20210423/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://home.edweb.net/wp-content/uploads/20210423_edfocus-event.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR